tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post1832875289434393075..comments2024-02-23T03:34:04.368-05:00Comments on Tracys Treasures: Stampn' Up or Copics ???Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15877151722590125770noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-65588602415998359992011-03-29T00:49:37.076-04:002011-03-29T00:49:37.076-04:00I just found your blog doing a search for Copics. ...I just found your blog doing a search for Copics. I am brand new to them. I took 2 classes, bought a bunch of colors and have been madly experimenting. Paper and stamping ink make a HUGE difference. So far the ink that has been the best is the Memento, especially once heat set. Lots of people say NOT to use SU paper but that is the paper that I have been the happiest with. No, to very little, bleeding outside of the lines. The Copic ink is harder to blend on the SU paper and it looks a little mottled. But it is WAY better than all the papers that bleed(especially the one you used above). I even had bleeding on the Neenah paper which is highly recommended. I'm banging my head over that one. I have seen some impressive videos on you tube using Gina K paper. I'll have to find out where to buy that one as I know nothing about it.<br /><br />Good luck with your experimenting. I am going to post a little video to my blog of my research results once I am done. If you don't mind I can post you a link to it when it is ready.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466777986807259563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-10757523221767148702011-03-29T00:46:35.883-04:002011-03-29T00:46:35.883-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11466777986807259563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-11189518543679021182011-03-24T18:15:34.313-04:002011-03-24T18:15:34.313-04:00Stampin Up's paper is not for Copics. It is fo...Stampin Up's paper is not for Copics. It is for water based markers. It will suck the ink out of your Copics.bhelenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709071505976306580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-28371518306606684352011-03-19T17:55:53.642-04:002011-03-19T17:55:53.642-04:00Stampin Up's paper is ultra-smooth in white an...Stampin Up's paper is ultra-smooth in white and vanilla, so great for coloring. I also like Papertrey White as it is heavier. You've reminded me that I haven't colored much lately, must add to my to-do list.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01769556455551856486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-11098778509737101902011-03-17T19:07:24.050-04:002011-03-17T19:07:24.050-04:00Tracy a group of ladies here said they used paper ...Tracy a group of ladies here said they used paper from Michaels in the art dept. It is <br />Bienfang Commercial art paper designer series graphics no 360 100% rag translucent marker paper distributed by elmer' prouducts 9 1/2 x 12 50 sheet for $5.99. she is certified in copic markers . you did great job just need right paper. so don't feel bad.d paradisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14272164111231348661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-91989759104634027152011-03-16T22:50:31.580-04:002011-03-16T22:50:31.580-04:00your images look great! I love both markers and I ...your images look great! I love both markers and I use copics for coloring on paper and SU markers for small spots of color or for coloring on rubber or acetate for stamping effects. <br /><br />SU markers you should use as little ink as possible or your paper will get too wet and start pilling. <br /><br />Copic markers you should saturate the paper so that you can see the color through the back(except on the heaviest paper!) The bleeding you experienced is because of your paper choice--it should saturate to the back but not bleed sideways across the page.<br /><br />good luck and have fun with your new toys!liannallamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01232570131022446395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-32605820164950885412011-03-16T22:15:01.019-04:002011-03-16T22:15:01.019-04:00I met you and liked your blog and I'm followin...I met you and liked your blog and I'm following you<br />kisses from brazil<br />Hint: kindly put a translator on the blogshan-Tinhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05244627049098170577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-42099490012271803282011-03-16T20:36:05.457-04:002011-03-16T20:36:05.457-04:00love the comparion. Thanks for sharing. I was wond...love the comparion. Thanks for sharing. I was wondering about copics i have seen tons of people using them but for me I don't know if I would use them enough to jusify as I do layouts more than making cards. (i really should make cards more) lol looking forward to more of you posting.Michele's Scrapy Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02920824512703384683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-63145246205929887442011-03-16T17:52:36.022-04:002011-03-16T17:52:36.022-04:00Hi Tracy,
I really think you did a lovely job with...Hi Tracy,<br />I really think you did a lovely job with the copics, i think they are the ones for you as your blanding and shading is fabulous.<br />Happy crafting<br />Tracy xTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030607402238684488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-66257141543027770652011-03-16T17:35:36.058-04:002011-03-16T17:35:36.058-04:00Copics all the way, baby! It DEFINITELY makes a H...Copics all the way, baby! It DEFINITELY makes a HUGE difference in the type of paper that is used...AND the type of ink you're stamping your images with. NEVER stamp with an alcohol based ink (i.e., Stazon= NO!!!) I used Memento ink (as another commenter above suggested) for anything I'm stamping.<br /><br />The two different markers are completely different beasts. One is alcohol ink based, the other is water-based. The alcohols blend PERFECTLY. It takes some practice, but you're already flying 100 miles per hour! LOL! I'm so proud of you!!!<br /><br />Pssst....there is a mini tutorial on my blog tomorrow, coloring/blending with copics....on a certain type of image, which I'm not going to say here because I'd give away the title...lol.<br /><br />Thank you SO much for your card and little border punched papers! Received it yesterday, and was surprised. Put a big smile on my face. Thanks again!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14877001080913199818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-55250667911564788752011-03-16T17:02:32.907-04:002011-03-16T17:02:32.907-04:00Well, for sure the paper makes a differance. I use...Well, for sure the paper makes a differance. I use promarkers which are the same type but release a little less ink. Currently i have been using SU cardstock and does a ok job. I would love to try these other papers but can't seem to find them. Check out my blog and you can see how SU paper is....Awesome job by the way, coloring these images are so much fun. <br />www.canadiancraftcorner.blogspot.comKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12849770269975972034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-21698289598072349592011-03-16T14:43:17.322-04:002011-03-16T14:43:17.322-04:00Oh and here I am all ready to pick a favorite even...Oh and here I am all ready to pick a favorite even though I've never tried EITHER!!! :-) :-) :-) KIDDING! They both look cute!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10439582294571462742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-18415092892716429402011-03-16T14:41:42.994-04:002011-03-16T14:41:42.994-04:00STAMPIN UP!!!! But then you knew I'd say that!...STAMPIN UP!!!! But then you knew I'd say that! Both are lovely Tracy:)Nicole Wright Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002116687621247662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-48412314945723013612011-03-16T12:34:17.789-04:002011-03-16T12:34:17.789-04:00I use ProMarkers and they bleed, also, but bleed t...I use ProMarkers and they bleed, also, but bleed to the reverse side, not bleed out of the lines. I like Stampin' Up markers a lot, but as you say, they're more difficult to blend. You've done a really nice job of coloring!!JaneHhttp://happypapercrafter.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-95169047015737842011-03-16T11:31:38.467-04:002011-03-16T11:31:38.467-04:00Wow! You're much more ambitious than I am with...Wow! You're much more ambitious than I am with those markers & stamps! Very cute & I think the Copics look so nice!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05562337478486768639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-77999240300688383322011-03-16T11:05:43.665-04:002011-03-16T11:05:43.665-04:00Both sets of coloring look great but I must say th...Both sets of coloring look great but I must say that I think I like the way the Stampin Up markers turned out from the photos. Nice job on both though! I accomplished the beginning of a goal...to use up a lot of my scraps. Check out the pics on my blog :0) You are going to laugh!Schellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09290031999349986594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-47042007902211955722011-03-16T11:04:49.827-04:002011-03-16T11:04:49.827-04:00Love the comparison -- I think your images are sup...Love the comparison -- I think your images are super cute and look great. I only have a few Copics, but I can recommend one thing - others gave you tips on paper and ink. I can tell you to get the colorless blender pen. They didn't do a good job naming it because it actually removes color, it's not so much for blending. So when color bleeds over the line, you can touch the tip of the blender pen and it take up what you don't want. Give that a try!Tammyhttp://www.yourmemoryconnection.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-87293839013394606892011-03-16T10:35:46.932-04:002011-03-16T10:35:46.932-04:00That paper stinks for Copics--I highly recommend C...That paper stinks for Copics--I highly recommend Copic Xpress It paper (I get it at Oozak.com). Be sure to use Momento Ink with Copics--but not with your SU markers. Also, you can use Stazon with your SU markers--but not with your Copics. You have good technique, but please treat yourself to come better paper. Oh, and SU's paper does not work well with copics either. Hope this helps!Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898300384811089857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-8099918224549292302011-03-16T10:09:39.976-04:002011-03-16T10:09:39.976-04:00I don't have any Copic markers, so I am not an...I don't have any Copic markers, so I am not any help about the bleeding. But I have also read about the Momento Tuxedo Black is the best to stamp with when using Copics.<br />Off to a staff meeting at work and then who knows.<br />Have a terrific day!<br /><br />LesleeLesleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371429816982627054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-34896342642411241102011-03-16T09:57:30.233-04:002011-03-16T09:57:30.233-04:00Great job coloring with both types of markers. I h...Great job coloring with both types of markers. I have not had my Copics bleed so I think it must be the paper. I want them all too. I told my husband I needed more and he looked at me like I was crazy and said there are more colors?!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085859540810952266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-74213511874444325302011-03-16T09:51:29.035-04:002011-03-16T09:51:29.035-04:00I think they both look great except for the messy ...I think they both look great except for the messy stamped images. Lol (just kidding) I'm so glad you are doing this comparison and can't wait to hear more!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03314790651172612213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-65771218505006429652011-03-16T08:58:28.504-04:002011-03-16T08:58:28.504-04:00Tracy,
I have never tried copics, so I can't h...Tracy,<br />I have never tried copics, so I can't help ya there, but I think they both turned out good<br />Hugs<br />Stacy<br />~Ps~I got you card yesterday, it was very sweet. Thank you so much. The monkey is just to cuteStacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441632670045936518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-28209002312205846282011-03-16T08:55:14.680-04:002011-03-16T08:55:14.680-04:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these. They a...Thanks for sharing your thoughts on these. They are so different and I know you will see different results on different papers, too! Have fun playing!Jinglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04135169958496700780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-49062848035721408272011-03-16T07:45:58.612-04:002011-03-16T07:45:58.612-04:00I love your colouring and those stamps are lovely,...I love your colouring and those stamps are lovely, I have a couple but don't get time to use them due to using tall the Stampin Up stuff and as I can't put them on my blog so.........thanks for sending the envelopes and I will let you know as soon as they arrive, I got a card from Marlene and that took 2 weeks, so we will see..........Pegcraftalot.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02472568383247791830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4097871738494271631.post-38228430297846109132011-03-16T06:14:47.797-04:002011-03-16T06:14:47.797-04:00Nice coloring! I think Copics are meant to blend e...Nice coloring! I think Copics are meant to blend easily. I suppose there's a certain technique to use them. I've just tried my Copics out a couple of times but I need to learn more about them. I know there are some nice web sites and blogs filled with tips and tricks. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com