Colouring 101 with Spectrum Noir Markers

Colouring 101 with Spectrum Noir Markers

by Christy Riopel

Have you ever wondered how those beautiful coloured images are created with alcohol based markers?

Me to! So I did a little research and had some fun playing with these Spectrum Noir Markers.

Here is little basic tutorial on the basics of how to:

The first thing to know is that the markers come with a code on the end of the marker. For easiest results choose 3 or more markers with descending codes.

For this lesson I used:  IB1, IB2, IB3

  1. I started by stamping an image with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. You must use a dye based ink or the markers will bleed into the image. This is a basic circle stamp form Stampin’ Up!
  2. I then coloured the whole circle with IB1 my lightest colour. There are some conflicting schools of thought on layering colours but this is what I found worked best for me. Remember Alberta is a dry climate and the moisture in the air and or paper may change your results depending on where you live.

3.    I then layered in a crescent shape my next colour IB2 over it as in picture #1

4.   I then went back with my IB1 and coloured over the light area just up to the dark area to create my blend

 

5.  I then repeated this with IB2 but colouring less of a crescent.

 

6.   Then I finished it by using my IB2 to colour along the line but up to the IB3, but not over the IB1, creating a perfect blend. This may take some practice but is well worth the finished effect.

7.  To take it one step further you can add a shadow by using a grey (BGR4) and colouring a line along the very edge of your dark side.

 

8.  Then take your IB3 and colour just beside the grey up to the edge of it to create the blend. You will see the edge dissolve a little to create the effect above.

 

9.   To really finish off the roundness of the circle I took BGR2 and coloured a light line around the edge.

10.  I also took my deceptively named Blender Pen and removed a high light (white spot) by colouring over my lightest area. (The blender pen really should be named eraser pen as its main job is to remove ink from an area)

 

11.  I stamped the circle stamp lots of times on this sheet of paper and practiced with different marker combinations to see what effects I could achieve. It was a great way to learn! Speaking of paper, make sure to use the paper designed to work with alcohol markers as it is perfectly smooth and saves you ink and a headache!

 

12.  Using these techniques I coloured the cute image of the snowman using Spectrum Noir Markers and made this layout with Nikki Sivil’s paper and stickers!

 

 

For more info and techniques with Spectrum Noir Markers be sure to visit their website – CLICK HERE! 

YAHOOOOO! – YES you can purchase these markers right in CANADA – CLICK HERE for the details.

Now that I have shown you the basic techniques – be sure to  check out my Tool Junkie  article in the upcoming winter issue 2012 of Canadian Scrapbooker Magazine.

 

Have you heard the news? Spectrum Noir is one of our….

 

A big juicy thank you to Spectrum Noir  for sponsoring our Carnivals in Edmonton and Calgary this fall!  We so appreciate it!

YOU ARE ALL INVITED to attend!!!! Even though our Embellished Cropper packages in both cities are completely sold out – there are still a few Cropper packages left!!!!!! Don’t delay on registering!!!

Visit our website CLICK HERE for all the details!!! See you there!

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3 responses to “Colouring 101 with Spectrum Noir Markers”

  1. Sue Sykes says:

    So lucky!! I’ve been eyeing these up!!!

  2. Melissa says:

    lovley markers!

  3. Clara Hannah says:

    What’s the difference between these markers and the Copic line, my friend has Copic Sketch.
    Ok, the price , that I know but what else please,
    Thank you Clara

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