Don't make these 6 MISTAKES with ALCOHOL MARKERS & PENS!

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[@lisagiannos4657]

I never previously understood why I was struggling coloring with Alcohol Markers until I’ve just started watching this helpful video I’ve been using Markers and/pens wrong, thank you.

[@JacquelineBaylis1948]

Thank you for this, it is the first time I have watched an easy explaination of using these pens and it has got me wanting to give it a go again

[@CraftStashcoukTV]

That's great to hear!

[@dscritter614]

Wow! Such a simple way of determining compatibility with marker colors. Who knew? Just got my 1st set of Ohuhu alcohol markers. I love them and trying 2 learn everything about this awesome medium.

[@maritawalters6527]

Very helpful thankyou. I stopped using mine because i never liked my results. Now i know why! Thankyou. 😊

[@CraftStashcoukTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@karenreeves3958]

Thank you for showing these tips. I struggle with alcohol markers and this video is very helpful. ❤

[@lynetteminnich2119]

I just purchased a set of Ohuhu markers (my first alcohol markers) and I really appreciated this video. Didn’t know the trick with the blender marker!

[@traceybartlam7737]

Companies need to stop calling them a blender as they don’t! It’s so misleading for beginners. Ohuhu are so nice and juicy

[@debradebbieweitzel6363]

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[@TheSecondSoprano]

I have been using my alcohol markers for years. Thank you for teaching me what a blender does and why they occasionally bleed.

[@theadieperink4681]

Dear Lou, I always use the lightest color to fill in the stamp, petal by petal. Then the darkest marker, then the middle color, but just tipping the dark, because it will take of your color and then the lightest color again. I always use copy paper under my Neenah paper to absorbe the color. thanks for your video. Greetings Thea, the Netherlands

[@berkbuns]

One common mistake that we make is not putting a piece of paper under the paper we are working on. Spectrum Noir reps say this is important so the ink doesn’t try to come back up onto the paper from underneath.

[@DzimCricut]

Thank you thank you thank you! New to this. So needed this.

[@sueboobell9354]

Leart 2 big things, thank you Lou. The Bleaching pen, and the c.t.g numbering system and how to use it. Will have to have a closer look at mine now 😂

[@Pebblesmas]

Thx so much, i have lots of alcohol markers but hardly use them causeit scares me, your video helps SÓ much, thx a lot!!!!

[@bellevanilla]

Such a clear helpful video. Thank you ❤

[@buffyscott9314]

Great information. I also have the Spectrum Noir pens & had no idea what the letters & numbers meant. Thanks so much for this video.

[@Pokeybun123]

This is a great tutorial. I bought some alcohol markers about two months ago and have just been playing and learning by trial and error. So far I’ve got some pretty great results but I’m looking forward to trying your techniques to make my drawings even better. Thank you for taking your time to explain all this. It is much appreciated.

[@rosemaryhanson8776]

Thanks so much, learned heaps! I’m one of those that haven’t really got the most out of my alcohol pens, now I understand why 🤪

[@CraftStashcoukTV]

We're glad you found this video useful! Hope you're loving your alcohol pens now - happy crafting!

[@carmelcarlton6829]

Thanks for this video. I just received a 320 set of Ohuhu Brush Markers for Xmas, and now I get to play with them using your tips 😄

[@visualisednz]

This was really helpful. I've just started out with alcohol markers. While I noticed many of the things you mentioned, I didn't know why, so I have a much better understanding now. Great video.

[@craftedbykatz]

Wow! How I stumbled upon you, Ill never know, but I'm grateful! Thank you for the amazing tips! I am especially relieved about the "blending" marker and my results being weird. Lol. You have a new subscriber. Thank you!

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Thanks for subscribing! We’re glad you enjoyed the video

[@DonaQuijote]

Very helpful explanations, thank you very much. I´ll go and try it all instantly :)

[@hazelreimers6050]

Very helpful information - thank you!

[@joannfrench3134]

this video has been a big help in understanding how to get better results with the alcohol markers Thank you

[@deanaredd368]

Lou, you're the best! I learn so much from you.Thanks for explaining the purpose of the blender marker.

[@heidifris4880]

This was so incredibly helpful! Thank you so much. ❤

[@3catmom844]

Great information! Thank you Lou!

[@bethqueen2375]

This video helped me with my alcohol ink blending. Thank you so much, I didn't think of the actual paper being a cause of inconsistent coloring.

[@denisejames855]

This is so helpful. I had decided to revert to pencils but will now give my markers another try. The cardstock is good and this information should correct my errors. Thank you

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@CraftStash • Lou: Very informative. I can't wait to apply some of your tips. Thanks!

[@mlee895]

Great instructions on using alcohol markers. Newbie here so this helps immensely. Thank you!!

[@brittanyjeffers731]

I use card stock for my alcoholic markers and it’s great

[@peteradewale5596]

I have card stock too😊

[@dorothyrushforth888]

You kept the best till last. This was a mystery to me. I was thinking on the right tracks but not quite getting the full gist of it. Thank you for solving the mystery 😊

[@13Moondancer]

Absolutely brilliant and informative tutorial. I can’t thank you enough 🙏. I didn’t know about any of the points you covered here. So grateful 🥰

[@CraftStashcoukTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathyreed6841]

Some great tips, thank you.

[@carolynyoung2797]

Thank you for sharing this information. I bought some markers impulsively and didn’t know how to use them effectively yourvideo helped. 😃🌻🌴

[@deniseo6902]

Sometimes I can’t believe this content is free. Thank you for sharing your time and talent. I learned a great deal.

[@CraftStashcoukTV]

that's so nice of you to say!

[@theshabbyhippie]

You are an amazing teacher, Lou!!! 💖

[@beajackson]

Thanks for sharing Lou, as usual you have demonstrated brilliantly 😊

[@deliabee]

Awesome tips, thanks!

[@susanhamilton8370]

Thank you for this invaluable lesson which will really get me going again. Explaining the coding to establish which colours will blend together best has demystified the whole process!

[@tybytyby8820]

Fantastic video very clear and useful information! Thankyou!!!

[@lynnemorton6055]

Hi Lou, fantastic video n very educational. A great video to watch. The one thing is always forget is which ink pad to use with which medium. So if youre stamping n using alcohol markers use Momento, but which ink pad do you use if colouring with Aqua markers and does the same apply if using aqua or colourblend pencils?? I have recently bought SN aquas n classiques markers n both sets of pencils, so any advice is much appreciatedThank you as always. X

[@cathismith2624]

I have just bought them too, but I'm really struggling with using them as there aren't exactly the different shades like the other watering pencils that I've used in the past....

[@yourgirlyerin]

Thank you for this it helped me alot with my drawings.

[@scuevas1023]

Great explanation on blending alcohol markers

[@serenadsouza1449]

Thanks for the information. Very helpful.

[@1wildwackywoman]

Thank you for that very informative video! Well, done! I’ve been thinking about buying some alcohol pens, so I’m in the research phase and, this helped a lot.

[@sherylbrownhill3999]

Ty Lou. I learned several new things on this video!

[@bonnerdebbie]

Very helpful video, thanks Lou!

[@sabwooldridge6866]

Thank you x

[@crochetessentialsbylisa]

Thank you for easily explaining them. I have a set (off brand) that I like the colors, but of course, they are not out. Not being used. I want to get them out now. First, I need to look at my paper, I know it is not the right kind. Hmmm, will the paper say "marker paper" on it? Need to look at what I have. Thank you!!

[@mary-joromero8821]

Brilliant tips!! Thank you!

[@elizabethdavie7874]

A newbie to card craft, this was so helpful. I too bought Ohuhu pens, and now maybe I’ll colour blend better. Great to know about the white blending pen. Much appreciated, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇳🇿

[@insanity6829]

there IS a little bit of a learning curve if never used before but it doesnt take long to use them with pride :)

[@tammymchenry3675]

Great informative video❤❤❤❤❤❤tyfs

[@vickymajajas5866]

This is so helpful, Lou. Thank you.

[@traceybartlam7737]

Alcohol markers take a LOT of practice to get great results like the best colourists. It takes time so keep going!

[@chantalle7340]

💯 I’ve taken online classes which have also improved my technique.

[@traceybartlam7737]

@@chantalle7340 there are some excellent ones

[@CraftStashcoukTV]

Practice makes perfect!

[@lyndasoar4345]

Good information, thank you.

[@kayenash5481]

Thank you, that was very helpful 😃

[@debrahenson2577]

Thank you, Lou. Great information!❤

[@paula-xmoonlitfaeryx]

Good and helpful tips. Thank you Lou x

[@lindagunter7811]

Awww wow! This was really helpful thanks!!❤

[@janieness5158]

Great tutorial!

[@sheilagilleland4312]

I wonder if you can use the blending pen with water color paint also. I will try and let you know.

[@christaverdeyen7491]

Thank you! My markers don’t have letters, just numbers. How do I choose the colors to blend?

[@CraftyCapersWithDawn]

Thank you Lou for these very helpful tips. Crafty Hugs - Dawn 🌅

[@lorifodor6462]

I have a problem with color bleed. What am I doing wrong? Am I using the wrong paper?

[@theadieperink4681]

I use Neenah paper for alcohol markers, be sure to lay down a piece of copy paper under your Neenah.

[@cathismith2624]

​@@theadieperink4681Where do you buy that paper ? I'm am Aussie and I haven't heard of it - but I've also never known what to look for !

[@paulines9487]

Thank you

[@whichwitchhazel]

Great tips Lou

[@mysterionz]

Saving for later. Ty.

[@Stroggoii]

The Shinhan Art blender actually does work like a blender. But yeah the Copic blender and some others seem to work like a bleacher instead. So test your blender to see what it actually does whenever you get a new brand.

[@linda5067]

Great demonstration,but I would not dream of using copy paper out of a printer,I always use card stock and have had no problems

[@ematthews3267]

Have you got more videos planned on using alcohol markers? I usually love your videos and your teaching style but felt this was a little short and more could of been covered. I'm relatively new to alcohol colouring as for years I didn't fancy the colouring 3 times to get the blended effect. I'm now a convert but very much on a low budget. I realise you can only use the pens you have and won't necessarily want to buy other pens to demonstrate with. Sorry that sounds rather negative😂 not my intent just felt I wanted more as I could listen and watch you for hours🤗 My struggle at the moment is leaving white/pale highlights while colouring, depth (where to shade) on rounded objects and using white highlighter pens. I'm not sure how much is just practise and watching lots of videos. I will pop over to your playlist as I'm sure you will have a list of your alcohol colouring videos there, if I haven't already watched them all🤣. Eleanor

[@cathismith2624]

This is almost exactly what I was going to ask!! If you find anything, could you please let me know? 🙂

[@ematthews3267]

@cathismith2624 Hi I did have a look through both Craftstash and Lou's KZbin channel and didn't find anything. I watch a lot of Kelly Taylor Cards she does a lot of copic colouring, if you can cope with her storytime and religious references, she is well worth watching. Eleanor

[@joycepedercini3841]

What brand of paper do you recommend for coloring with your alcohol markers?

[@Psalm_27.4]

@joycepedercini3841 I had the same question. Have you found an answer yet?

[@sovereign_night]

I love Rendr and Strathmore 400 series

[@carolloye3700]

TFS💖🌸

[@Mr-ratart]

Hello, i’m using ohuhu markers on thin marker paper and some of the markers are really watery for some reason. I don’t think they leak, but when i draw with them the ink is not dry and sticky and if i add more colors it looks like i’d be coloring with water colors.. i’m not sure how to explain it. Does anyone know what may be wrong?

[@laurarabon1844]

I've heard of people complaining about blotchy patches from that brand.

[@deannagomes7947]

The way you hold your marker gives you more restricted range of motion. If you hold it between your thumb and first finger, resting on your middle finger bringing all three fingers together you'll have better control.

[@nazlij3298]

Alcohol marker Memento ink ☺️