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bellshill
08-14-2009, 08:41 PM
I have bought copic pens and I would like you wonderful ladies to tell me what weight of type of card or paper is used so that the colours do not show on the back of card your advice would be greatly appreciated that you all :confused:

cindi
08-14-2009, 08:48 PM
I use very heavy weight Georgia Pacific cardstock 110 weight and mine always show through. I Just always layer my images to get around that. not much help, but i think it will bleed through most all cardstocks
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bellshill
08-14-2009, 08:50 PM
please please can you give me some advice... I have bought copic pens and I was wondering if you could help me. What weight of card should I use so that I do not get any bleeding on back of card Thank you all in anticipation of your help. Any advice on the use of these pens would be appreciated. Love all your chat some off you are right comics:confused:totally:confused:

cindi
08-14-2009, 08:54 PM
mine always bleed through and I sue very heavy Georgia pacific 110 weight cardstock. I just always layer mine so it;s not shown. good luck
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cindi
08-14-2009, 08:56 PM
lol!! I thought, I know I posted to this..maybe I forgot to submit it, but no..you asked twice, oh my..doesn't take much to confuse me!
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logcabincreations
08-14-2009, 08:58 PM
This blog may be very helpful to you...she's an expert on Copics http://ilikemarkers.blogspot.com/

bellshill
08-14-2009, 08:58 PM
Thank you cindi for a very prompt reply you were on the ball there I will try that thanks. Gd Bless

bellshill
08-14-2009, 09:08 PM
Thanks Jan for blog info, I am sure I will pick up a lot of good advice from this blog. Thanks again

Christie
08-14-2009, 09:22 PM
I've merged the two and moved it to coloring techniques.

cindi
08-14-2009, 09:23 PM
I've merged the two and moved it to coloring techniques.

Thanks Christie. Now I really look like a dork..lol!
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ctinyjoy
08-14-2009, 09:25 PM
I have found Papertrey Ink white cardstock does not bleed. My most favorite one to use though is GinaK. Oh my...this makes blending so easy!

Paula Carden
08-14-2009, 10:13 PM
I am no help on the problem but I do have a few copics, I just layer onto other card stock too.

Merry4003
08-14-2009, 11:25 PM
Gina K pure luxury 120 lb cardstock and Memories Ink...In my opinion, the best !