Best paper for marker colouring

Liechtenstein
November 3, 2012 12:10pm CST
I had a whole set of Prismacolour Markers. I know the best paper is probably Strathmore brand or maybe Canson marker paper or any alcohol marker pad. But around my area all I could find is Campap brand paper and some cheap Layout Pad (Can use marker on it but it still bleeds). Can I use Watercolour paper with marker? Will it still bleed or it will have a different side effect? But maybe I should settle for normal paper first then get money to buy Strathmore brand paper from Amazon.
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27 Nov 12
Hi! If you can't find the brand that you want there is a paper called Parchment paper. This is cheaper compared to strathmore and its very suitable for markers, color pencil and pen & ink. I use this paper for sketch type architectural drawing and its very handy to use because, if you don't like the drawing you can crumple it without regretting. This is also a kind of tracing paper which is transparent but, its thicker and more of like a paper. The size sometimes vary on 20"x30" so, you can customize the size of the drawing paper. I hope my suggestion helps!!
• Liechtenstein
29 Nov 12
I already bought a block of paper called "Butter paper" It's also suitable for markers,color pencil and pen & ink. That paper is also suitable for architectural drawings. As for Parchment paper there isn't one in my area unfortunately.
@jstory07 (134622)
• Roseburg, Oregon
22 Aug 15
I just use printing paper. It is cheap and works for the grandchildren.
@riyauro (6421)
• India
3 Nov 12
I had no idea about these papers and all. actually i do drawing as well but I have not done any course or anything. I just know canvas and that is all. I love to use canvas. anyway all the best in the drawing. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day ahead.