I need an ink pad lowdown

[jenstampz]

I would like to know what inks are the best for coloring in open stamped images with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol.


I would also like to know what inks are best for coloring in open stamped images with Copics.

I have searched the forum and have not been successful. Any help would be great.

Thanks,
Jenna

[rasmdawn]

You'll want a permanent ink like Stazon for your gamsol/prismacolors. As for copics, the best seems to be the brand Adirondack ink. You can get it from Ellen Houston's site, as well as many other places I'm sure. Adirondack ink would work fine with gamsol/prismacolors too.

[mune5664]

I like to use Stazon for coloring with Prismas. I have never had a problem with bleeding and it has a nice black color. I don't remember who posted it, but someone compared several different inks for use with copics and prisma markers.

[IndyAngel]

I don't have any experience with Copics, but for Prismas I use nothing but the Palette hybrid ink that The Angel Company sells. Stazon works well too, but I hate the clean-up.

[MichelleSG]

For Copics use either Brilliance or Palette or Adirondack, heat set is better. StazOn will bleed with Copics but does great with the Prismas.

[HoosierMama]

I think I'm the only person that doesn't like Palette pads. Maybe I got a bad pad? I like brilliance for Copics and Stazon for pencils.

[steubner]

As mentioned above, these are my favorites: (and I've tried lots of them!)

Palette Hybrid Noir for Prismacolor Pencils & OMS
Brilliance Graphite Black for Copic Markers

[Gina K. Designs]

My picks are:
Stazon- OMS and pencils
Brilliance- Copics

[deipara]

I use Versafine black onyx with my Prismacolors and baby oil. Of course, I have to use Georgia Pacific white cardstock instead of my Whisper White because my Whisper White is too slick for the Versafine.

I've used my Palette Burnt Umber pad and that works wonderfully.

[jenstampz]

Thanks for all of the tips! Now I must purchase some new pads.

Thanks!

[Angelnorth]

I use Ranger Archival with pencils but like most others, Brilliance with Copics.

[maconscrapper]

So much to learn. Great questions. Wonderful answers.