smearing ink

[thechecker]

Hello, I love to stamp an image, then color it in with markers or chalks (using a blender pen.) I have found that the ink always is a bit smeary, no matter how long I leave it to dry, making the colors darker. I haved used both dye and pigmant ink. I even tried setting it with my heat gun once! Any tips on how to do this?

Thanks,
Anne

[birdbrain]

After a recommendation on this site, I started using my Versafine Black to stamp before coloring (works great). I believe others also recommend Palette Hybrid and Memories Black ink for this, too. Hope that helps!

[jestermann]

StazOn

[thechecker]

Thanks! I will make a note of the brands you suggest. I appreciate the help!

Anne

[thechecker]

Thanks. I have the StazOn in white, and I don't really like it. It doesn't seem as bright as I would like. Maybe it is hard to get white actually white?

Anne

[dgreenx2]

I use Versamark and emboss with detail black - it's not glossy, and it is barely raised, and it won't smear when you color with markers, aqua pens or blender pens!

[thechecker]

oh, yeah, I had thought of that and just never tried! I thought it might be like coloring on one of those "fuzzy velvet" art posters?

Thanks for the reminder!!

Anne

[thechecker]

Hey All,
I just wanted to tell you I did purchase the black StazOn, then did a test sheet. The StazOn was the best. Well, embossing worked too, but is more work! hehehehe

Thanks for all your advice!

Anne