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Markers/Watercolours??
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Markers/Watercolours??
Hi everyone,
I'm fairly new to the forum, in fact this is probably only my 2nd or 3rd post since introducing myself earlier in the year . I've been enjoying browsing all of the different topics and getting lots of ideas.
I've only been (attempting) to scrapbook since late last year and have done only a few layouts, in between having a go at cardmaking as well. I go to a monthly Stampin' Up workshop nearby and the demonstrator has been really helpful and I've built up a bit of a collection of different things, stamps, chipboard letters, papers/cardstock etc.
At the last workshop we made a card and were introduced to markers and watercolour crayons. I was just wondering what everyone here uses, if they use markers. Is there a certain brand that you would recommend? I have seen and heard of Copic markers which are quite expensive (even on Ebay) but was wondering if there is a very good alternative. The SU markers I used were the double ended ones and is probably what I'd like to get, even though I haven't done any journaling yet.
Any recommendations??
Anyhoo, I'm off to stick the heating on, it's getting quite nippy here in Melbourne .
for your help and I plan to spend more time posting from now on
Fiona
I'm fairly new to the forum, in fact this is probably only my 2nd or 3rd post since introducing myself earlier in the year . I've been enjoying browsing all of the different topics and getting lots of ideas.
I've only been (attempting) to scrapbook since late last year and have done only a few layouts, in between having a go at cardmaking as well. I go to a monthly Stampin' Up workshop nearby and the demonstrator has been really helpful and I've built up a bit of a collection of different things, stamps, chipboard letters, papers/cardstock etc.
At the last workshop we made a card and were introduced to markers and watercolour crayons. I was just wondering what everyone here uses, if they use markers. Is there a certain brand that you would recommend? I have seen and heard of Copic markers which are quite expensive (even on Ebay) but was wondering if there is a very good alternative. The SU markers I used were the double ended ones and is probably what I'd like to get, even though I haven't done any journaling yet.
Any recommendations??
Anyhoo, I'm off to stick the heating on, it's getting quite nippy here in Melbourne .
for your help and I plan to spend more time posting from now on
Fiona
Fiona- Posts : 4
Join date : 2010-09-09
Age : 63
Location : Melbourne
Re: Markers/Watercolours??
Hi Fiona, I don't actually have any markers but I have tried the copic ones and they are pretty cool. I know the price of them is crazily expensive, but they do work really well. especially when it comes to blending. I am also pretty positive that I tried 2 other types at a retreat last year, I think one being the stamping up ones (but don't quote me on that)....and they were OK....but no way near as good as the copics.
I have also tried the watercolour pencils and was very surprised at how good they were - even the cheap brand that I have- but the colour was no way near as 'bright' as the markers.
HTH.
Look forward to seeing you around.
I have also tried the watercolour pencils and was very surprised at how good they were - even the cheap brand that I have- but the colour was no way near as 'bright' as the markers.
HTH.
Look forward to seeing you around.
Re: Markers/Watercolours??
I haven't used ny either. Not game to venture into the world of Copics as I have heard it can become very addictive and I so don't need another crafty addiction
I would like some SU markers though for different colour journalling and doodling
I would like some SU markers though for different colour journalling and doodling
Becci- Posts : 2674
Join date : 2010-03-07
Age : 49
Location : Port Elliot, SA
Re: Markers/Watercolours??
Hi Fiona,
I can pretty much say ditto to what Becci said.
I tend to use acrylic paints and inks on my layouts. But no markers or water colour crayons.
For journalling I just use these
http://www.americancrafts.com/subcategory.php?id=27&sub=98
Or if I cant find one I grab any black felt tip pen I can find in the house.
Hope that helps.
Sarah x
I can pretty much say ditto to what Becci said.
I tend to use acrylic paints and inks on my layouts. But no markers or water colour crayons.
For journalling I just use these
http://www.americancrafts.com/subcategory.php?id=27&sub=98
Or if I cant find one I grab any black felt tip pen I can find in the house.
Hope that helps.
Sarah x
Re: Markers/Watercolours??
Probably ditto at what Becci said from me too Fiona.
I have some watercolour pencils (cheap ones) but don't tend to do much image colouring / blending, so they probably have dust on them! LOL I don't really need another addiction either, so have stayed away from the Copics like Becci. I use just normal fine felt tip pens for my journalling and tend to use a lot of paint and glimmermist on my LO's.
I have some watercolour pencils (cheap ones) but don't tend to do much image colouring / blending, so they probably have dust on them! LOL I don't really need another addiction either, so have stayed away from the Copics like Becci. I use just normal fine felt tip pens for my journalling and tend to use a lot of paint and glimmermist on my LO's.
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