Product Compatibility: Absorbent Paper (Neenah, Xpress-It etc.)

 

Selecting Paper:

There  are thousands of different papers on the market and many are good to  use with Copic markers. Testing the papers you have will help you to  select the best option. Good papers allow you to add color within a  specific area and not have the feathering or the bleeding.

Select  a paper that allows for clean special effects when using the blender  pen. Choose a smooth paper for the best results, papers that are too  absorbent such as a watercolor paper will soak up a lot of ink and will  not allow the colors to blend. A couple of favorites among Copic users  are Copic X-press it, and Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, or Paper  Trey Ink White.

Papers that do not work well are Stampin’ Up! Whisper White, Close to My Heart and plain

white cardstock.

Testing Paper:

Draw  a circle with a pencil or compatible inking pen, Color up to the edges  using a lot of ink, saturating your paper. Does the ink feather outside  the lines? If yes, the paper may not be compatible. If no, then it’s a  good paper for your Copic marker use.

 

I use Neenah Classic Crest Coverstock, 8.5" x 11", 80 lb, Smooth Finish, Solar White, 250 Sheets (04701)