5 EASY Tips for Shading With Alcohol Markers!

Do you struggle SHADING with Alcohol Markers? lostinpaper.com/?p=31565
Today I share 5 of my favourite TIPs to make shading with markers easy!
If you find value in this tutorial please let me know in the comments below.
And there are more pics plus a full list of supplies with links at my blog right here
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Happy Papercrafting!
Therese
Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:49 Let's begin colouring
2:07 Tip 1 - Lay down a Base Colour
5:16 Tip 2 - Add a Second Layer of Colour
6:36 Tip 3 - Stretch your Colours
8:05 Tip 4 - Add a Different Shadow Colour
8:57 Tip 5 - Add Highlights with a Blender Pen
10:17 BONUS Tip!
11:15 Assembling the Card
11:50 Sentiment
12:02 Pics and Outro
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[@brendajennings5438]

I absolutely LOVE alcohol markers and they are my "go to" medium. I own Copics, and I love your tips...all great tips! I find that for me, the biggest learning tip was to not blend so much. In the beginning, I wanted everything to blend smoothly. Then I got brave and added much darker colors for my accents and shadows, and sometimes, I leave the shadows a little bolder (not so blended). POW! Like your flowers, it really makes those crevices pop and brings out the dimensionality of things. Thanks SO much for sharing your tips! Love your gorgeous flowers!

[@lostinpaper]

I was exactly the same Brenda, I absolutely love some 'harsher' edges in my shadows especially in flowers as it makes them look way more realistic. And I overblended for years lol. thanks so much for your lovely visit here today, Crafty Hugs Tx

[@jazzcompton9223]

What a great tutorial! Thank you!

[@lostinpaper]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deewilkes4727]

Thank you Therese. Beautiful roses, beautiful card. Great hints and tips as usual ❤️

[@lostinpaper]

You are so very sweet, thank you Dee!

[@TheHangryMole]

Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@lostinpaper]

My pleasure!

[@nancydeabreu2819]

Beautiful as always!

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you Nancy

[@angelicawilliams5288]

Gorgeous thanks for sharing

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you Angelica! Cheers!

[@gayle1055]

These flowers turned out beautifully. Love the colors and I do like your CAS card. Thanks for the tips 💜

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much Gayle!

[@Pebblesmas]

Thx so much 4 these fab tips! And..gorgious coloring of these flowers and card 👍😉

[@lostinpaper]

You are so welcome, I'm glad you stopped by!

[@martharodriguez4864]

Beautiful!

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you Martha 😊

[@mmmmlllljohn]

Great tips, lovely colours and a clean and “simple” (!) card. TFS! ❤️🇨🇦

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much!

[@UR22NOZ]

I always learn so much from you and appreciate your ideas! Thank you for taking the time to make my skill improve with each and every technique! Bless you

[@lostinpaper]

You are the sweetest, thank you Sherry!

[@createwithalison]

Very helpful! Great tips!

[@lostinpaper]

Glad you think so! thank you Alison!

[@jeanhiebert3425]

These tips are VERY helpful. Thank you

[@lostinpaper]

Glad it was helpful Jean!

[@TeriPocock]

Such a great video ... love your tips. I had forgotten all about re-stamping the images! xx

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much Teri! 😊

[@icardeveryone01]

Great tips, seriously fabulous results!! xx

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dianesutton9282]

Such a beautiful card 😍

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much Diane 😊

[@carolynr.4227]

You are such a great tipster!!!

[@lostinpaper]

Oh thank you Carolyn lol!

[@traceylandt9026]

Great tips Therese. I love these roses, your colours are perfect. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration. Keep well. T x

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much Tracey 😊

[@XiomaraRivera]

Love it!😍 Thank you for sharing!🌸

[@lostinpaper]

Yippee! thank you so much Xioamara!

[@VDUTCHR]

Gorgeous end result! 😀

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you Vicki! 😊

[@marymickelson2959]

Thanks for the great tips!

[@lostinpaper]

Glad it was helpful, thank you Mary!

[@paulinegalloway8920]

Thanks for this tutorial. It really helps.

[@lostinpaper]

Yippee! Thanks so much Pauline!

[@MusicMimes]

Beautiful job!!

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you! 😊

[@pamelasertich9850]

So very pretty and great tips. Thank you so mcuh

[@lostinpaper]

Glad you like them! Thank you Pamela!

[@amyschmidt1113]

Wow very impressed and inspired. Thank you!

[@lostinpaper]

Wonderful Amy, I'm so happy you enjoyed it!

[@rebeccah1635]

Fabulous tips! I really like that u added in more of the darker colors for shading. They looked great before, but then that really took them next level! Thank you!

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you so much Rebecca!

[@janmarch5039]

Thank you so much for this demo on alcohol markers I have used them for awhile but picked up several great tips on using these markers! The way you broke this down made it easy to understand and apply to our own projects! Thanks!

[@lostinpaper]

I am so happy that some of these tips helped you Jan, markers are such fun to play with!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Great video,thanks so much!😊

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you so very much!

[@theresehudran7635]

Love, love the colors of the flowers. And your hair is real fluffy...I like it.

[@lostinpaper]

🤗

[@reneecassidy7279]

Great tips, Therese! I still don’t do much alcohol marker coloring, but these tips certainly help with even the little that I do!

[@lostinpaper]

So happy you enjoyed this Renee!

[@debbiepeysen9419]

Awesome tips. I can use all the tips to get my coloring with alcohol markers to the next level. Thanks so much.

[@lostinpaper]

Glad you enjoyed it Debbie!

[@lisacarreno2915]

Fantastic!!! I loved the tip of using the Obsidian ink at the end. And using the tip method when the variation is too big between 2 markers... I find this is the case between Wisteria and Hydrangea... can't wait to try this tip with those colors! Thanks so much for this video.

[@lostinpaper]

Glad it was helpful Lisa! The Altenew colours are absolutely fabulous but some of them have quite a variation between them and the tip to tip is great to help with this!

[@jillyhoward4920]

Your shading is amazing I'm new to colouring with alcohol markers so your tutorial is extremely useful and informative, thank you so much.

[@lostinpaper]

Glad you enjoyed it Jill!

[@angelicawilliams5288]

That is therapy 😀😀

[@lostinpaper]

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[@barbarahatfield8027]

Wow this is gorgeous , first time I see this . I’m new in making cartes . Wow thanks so much showing us how to colour and the way to do the shading , very interesting . I’ll try this for sure

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so very much Barbara!

[@cherylcarnes4207]

Love love love. I imagined smelling roses, and your magnets looked like 2 thumbs up.

[@lostinpaper]

thank you so much Cheryl and Yes, these magnets make me happy lol.

[@lisamaracle1272]

Thank you

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you so much Lisa!

[@judithvalerio6039]

OMG how lovely are your flowers! Thanks for the tips... they address my 'heavy hand' and 'over-working' the coloring. I am a bit impatient and must slow down and enjoy coloring rather than thinking I'm not that good so slap dash the colors down, so I really appreciate your reinforcing tips.... and of course, I could watch you color for hours....!!! Thanks again!

[@lostinpaper]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video Judith!

[@kirriesummers5219]

Both of your roses are gorgeous, beautiful. I can imagine how long one actually takes and since you love colouring, that is not a difficulty for you. I love colouring too, so perfect. The tip about shadow that does not match was surprizing and I'm so i glad you shared it and the one about stamping again the whole image. Brilliant and fantastic results. Thank you, Therese. 🥰💖🇨🇦

[@lostinpaper]

Restamping the image really does make those edges pop!

[@MamawCindy]

Thanks for the tips, I always forget to try the tip to tip. Your card is beautiful!

[@lostinpaper]

Glad it was helpful, thank you Cindy!

[@BarbGhig]

Beautiful is right, Therese! I like using the tip-to-tip technique with my Copic markers...it saves me from having to buy "every shade" of a particular color :) I also love how you used your colorless blender to add highlights to the flower petals...so pretty! Thank you so much for taking the time to share these techniques with us...your card is GORGEOUS!!! xx

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you very much Barb, it was nice colouring with my markers again, it felt like it's been a while and these Artist markers are great!

[@suklinkner8684]

So pretty. If I can do half as well as you I will consider it a success!

[@lostinpaper]

Hope you have fun with it Su!

[@Tessiefaye]

Thank you Terese. Great tips and great flowers. I don't use the alcohol markers nearly enough.

[@lostinpaper]

Yes, I've been the same lately, I haven't bee able to get past watercolouring lol.

[@carolbeckett9712]

Great tips! I always forget to keep my stamps in my misti so I can stamp over the coloured image. Got to work on that because it does make a huge difference. Thanks for the video! 😊

[@lostinpaper]

..... could be because I now have 3 MISTI's.... is that bad? lol. I do use them all, I promise Carol!

[@joycespooner]

Watching again, need more practice with blending. This is a good video you have helped me a lot in learning how to blend.thanks.

[@lostinpaper]

Glad it was helpful! thank you Joyce!

[@jinyshow9609]

Hello, your realistic rose coloring is so cool. You have a good sense.👍🏻👍🏻♥️💐🍒

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you so much Jin 😀

[@dorothykovak4900]

This has been very helpful and informative. I struggle with using my alcohol markers and getting a realistic look. My flowers usually look overdone and muddy. I’ll practice your tips. Thanks so much.

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much Dorothy!

[@Medusii]

Thanks so much for this!

[@lostinpaper]

You're so welcome!

[@LauraJane_mammacooksalot]

Fabulous tips! I really enjoyed listening to the podcast you did with Jen at Altenew. Your giggle is sweet :))

[@lostinpaper]

Oh thank you LauraJane! it was funny to do something without filming my hands making cards lol.

[@conniesanginesi4676]

I’m sitting on the fence, thanks for talking your way through this project. I’m going to have to give it a try.

[@lostinpaper]

Hope you enjoy it Connie!

[@bethjackson8727]

I only have cool grey alcohol markers and use these often on flowers. It’s a great way to practise finding out how they interact with each other. I’m not sure if I’m enthralled with copic but I do like the cool grey tones. Your video was extremely helpful. I don’t have the colourless one but I’ll get it.

[@lostinpaper]

Yes, the colourless blender is a great 'tool', I use it like an eraser when I go out of the lines, I just touch it against the colour, wait for it to dry, and just keep repeating this until it's gone.

[@AndiHesk]

Great video thank you, I am new to alcohol markers I am more use to paints pencils but treated myself to 48 of the Spectrum Noir markers and love them. This video should hopefully help me. Xxxxxx

[@lostinpaper]

There is a bit of a learning curve to them, but if you are used to paints and pencils then it will be hopefully easier for you. One thing I do know, is that you will have FUN lol.

[@AndiHesk]

@@lostinpaper I bought some isopropyl earlier for extra fun. Haha. I had some for other uses but had run out, I can’t wait to have a play tomorrow when it arrives. Xx

[@rainbowparrotart9861]

I liked the tip where you take a lighter color and pick up some of a darker color. And then use this mid color to blend. I wanna try that. I also like how you use the colorless blender to lift color. Thanks!

[@lostinpaper]

Glad it was helpful! thanks so very much!

[@conniehinojosa2201]

Thanks a lot 🌹💐💕💓🌹

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so very much Connie!

[@FrithEvans]

Very nice video. Thanks for the tips. New subscriber to your channel and I know I'm going to enjoy learning from you.

[@lostinpaper]

So happy you are here WELCOME! Hope you find some more inspiration here!

[@Norma45]

Gorgeous cards. I think I’m too heavy handed with the markers when colouring, so your tips will help me in the future. Thank you again 🌸

[@lostinpaper]

Glad it was helpful Norma!

[@joyelleforjesus]

@@lostinpaper this was so helpful…and the bonus tip- INCREDIBLE!!! Why didn’t I think of that rather than hand drawing the images again? Duh 🤦🏻‍♀️ Thank you so much for an excellent tutorial!

[@cindyann111]

Thank you for all these awesome tips!! Can you tell me where you get your MISTI magnets with covers????

[@lostinpaper]

I bought them from Scrap Dragon in Australia but apparently there is a similar version on Amazon (but I don't know what the quality is like). I really like them, but the magnets arent' as 'strong' as the MISTI ones. Here is the link bit.ly/2L6vB4w

[@olivia8979]

You have me longing to get my markers out and do some coloring :)

[@lostinpaper]

Yippee! How wonderful Olivia, I hope you have fun!

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤wonderful!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lostinpaper]

You are so kind

[@brendakuder2957]

Beautiful coloring! Thanks for the tips which I can certainly use. I just subscribed to the monthly kits yesterday so I will be getting this beautiful kit in the mail. You can't have too many roses can you?

[@lostinpaper]

Oh yes indeed, there is no such thing as 'too many roses' Brenda lol.

[@caroline9777]

Simply gorgeous. Never tried this technique Is it the same using water pencils?

[@lostinpaper]

Watercolour pencils are different, but they can be used for shading, though I wouldn't add water to this type of cardstock.

[@denaheck1506]

Thank you. Great demo, great tips. I arrived here from Altenew’s Thursday newsletter regarding podcast. I don’t have technology for the podcast, but they mentioned your videos. I have just subscribed to your utube, excited to have more resources. I’m new to alcohol markers, not to Altenew. I own 24 colors now from Altenew, but do not understand how they number their markers, so I pick the wrong colors sometimes thinking Im going darker. If you know of a place to understand how Altenew numbers the color markers & could advise insight, very appreciative. Thanks again for the great tips, including re-stamping at the end.

[@lostinpaper]

Hi Dena, a BIG Welcome to you, I am so very happy you are here! I adore the Altenew markers too, but agree with you when it comes to the numbering system so I have actually swatched mine out on a piece of cardstock instead and use this as a visual reference. Altenew has a free download swatch at the store (you can find it linked where you buy the markers). Also if you are familiar with their inks by name you may prefer to purchase the little 'name' dots to stick on top of the markers, that may also help work out which ones are lighter and darker from the ink families. As I am colouring I keep a scrap piece of cardstock beside me to touch the marker to and that helps me see the actual colour as I am creating.... I hope this may help you, looking forward to seeing you here again real soon. Crafty hugs, Therese

[@denaheck1506]

Oh my gosh Theresa thank you so much. I do the same thing with swatching. I will see if I can download, glad to know. Thank you taking the time to answer. I will be back, I enjoyed your tips & the way you conveyed the techniques, you are very easy to follow. You are the teacher I wished I had in school. Happy crafting.

[@brendakuder2957]

Thanks for the tips. I am really not into coloring much but Altenew had two sets of the alcohol markers on sale for 50% off. I could not pass that up. :)

[@lostinpaper]

The Artist Markers are such great value, but 50% makes them a true bargain! I hope you have as much fun with them as I do!

[@lorie1508]

Beautiful card and awesome tips! I always seem to run out of room when colouring the tiniest petals with three shades. They end up just being dark! Frustrates me to no end.

[@lostinpaper]

On the tiny petals I do not bother using too many colours or doing a lot of shading, sometimes a 'touch' of the darkest colour without the extra blending is all you need.

[@patticallihan8515]

Therese. I love your card , your coloring everything it’s gorgeous. I too love coloring with alcohol markers. I have so many different sets. Just ordered more Altenew. My question is. How do you pick the color to go back in and high light the rose with. I would never of thought of using the purple color. Well hun. Your days are getting back to normal more. They are even going to star flying planes ✈️ to Uk from one city. I think Brisbane. Stay. Well Therese and your family. I know of people that have had the shot still caught covid at work. Can’t believe it’s halfway through October already. I better get cracking on more cards . Enjoy your week , walking with your fur babies, making cards. Coloring. Till next time Big hug 🤗 🤎🍁🤎🍂🤎🍁🤎

[@lostinpaper]

One way to choose the shading colour is to draw it out on a scrap piece of paper like I did and hold it against the image, otherwise you could colour on a scrap and add the shading colour to see if it will work. I don't own 1000's of colours so once I worked out which one worked for me I usually keep going back to that one (all smoke and mirrors my friend). And Yes, to flights and travel, things are looking up, though we know we have some hard times ahead, they have to come. I hope that if I do get the virus that it happens before my parents get here next year, though it's great to know that we are all fully vaxed. Hope you have fun making some Chirstmas cards, Yes, it's already October lol. Hugs Tx

[@eddiehazard3340]

You are obviously quite an artist. You should take the time to do your own lineart - you clearly have the ability. Thank you for helping us learn to shade with markers - we appreciate your video!

[@lostinpaper]

Thank you so much!

[@norinemueller4588]

great tips I never use my copies thinking of selling them just can't get the hang of them

[@lostinpaper]

Yes, there is definitely a learning curve. Are they worth much 2nd hand? Because a friend of mine sold hers only to rebuy them but was more specific about what colours she chose the second time round. If you like pencils then Copics are a great way to add a base of colour and then use your pencils overtop to add the shading (makes the process much quicker). But if they aren't bringing you joy and just frustration maybe you are right to focus elsewhere... I know I would be lost without mine lol.

[@sheronegolf7642]

Thanks for the tips. I have a hard time using a light touch. I need to relax my grip on my markers. You always seem so gentle and slow, I'm like a bull in a china shop. lol

[@lostinpaper]

hahaha now all I'm seeing is the 'bull in the china shop' lol. You can do it Sheron!

[@SpaceFarmGirl]

Hi Terese, I had to subscribe to you again. Not sure why but I guess you were lost in your paper somewhere...Now I will have to go back and watch all your latest videos. Regards Liz.

[@lostinpaper]

hahaha totally lostinpaper all the time! So glad you found me again x

[@sallybischof4828]

Where did you get your magnet covers? Good & bad views? Thanks.

[@lostinpaper]

I bought them here in Australia but apparently they are also 'somewhere' on Amazon though the quality apparently isn't as good. I really like them and my only complaint is that they could be a little 'stronger'.... maybe I could swap one out from my MISTI??. Here is where I found them bit.ly/2L6vB4w Thanks so much for your lovely visit Sally!

[@sallybischof4828]

@@lostinpaper Thanks so much!!

[@ingrid2543]

Nice tutorial. On some of my die cut images the white outline of paper bothers me. I guess I could fussy cut that off.

[@lostinpaper]

Mostly it doesn't bother me... but there are those certain images or projects where it does and I will fussy cut it out just cause I can lol.

[@ingrid2543]

@@lostinpaper lol, sounds like something I would do too, I thought maybe I was the only one who thought the outline was bothersome 🙂

[@mhgaming1545]

Please tell me the markers u use and the brand too

[@lostinpaper]

They are alcohol based markers and are from Altenew. They are called 'Artist Markers' and are similar to Copics. You can find a full list of the colours I used at the corresponding blog post which is linked in the video description. Hope this is helpful!

[@Heatherhigleydrums]

Does tip to tip contaminate colour of the pen at all?

[@lostinpaper]

I have never had a problem with this, but I typically with tip a lighter pen to a darker and then if I 'over tipped' and there has been darker ink on the marker tip I have simply rubbed it off by colouring it onto some scrap paper. Hope that makes sense Heather.

[@azheenahmed2813]

🌹🌹🌹

[@lostinpaper]

Thanks so much!

[@standoutmusic001]

This so helps me... Thank You!! Is there a place I can send you some thank you funds... I know Likes are good, but... I'm over 20... and I'd rather say thank you more direct... ; )

[@noreenhennessy9299]

Thank you

[@lostinpaper]

You're welcome Noreen!