Copic Style Watercolours

I was playing with a stamped watercolour technique using my Distress inks recently and thought I would try the technique out using my Copics.  It created a lovely soft image.

Firstly I coloured my image (Hero Arts) with a selection of Copics, it didn’t matter if I was quick or the ink dried, the next step reactivates it.  I spritzed my X-Press It cardstock with some rubbing alcohol and then quickly stamped the image. 

As you will see from the close-up, the image isn’t quite distinct, more watercolour like.  I find the technique can be a bit hit and miss, sometimes it is more ‘watery’ and sometimes the image is too indistinct to use but mostly it works well.

A solid image works best and this one is perfect as it is just about impossible to ink so many colours using a stamp pad.