What good marker paper does for you
Great marker paper stays smooth, resists feathering, and lets ink sit on the surface long enough to blend. It also reduces streaks because your strokes overlap more cleanly.
2 problems to watch for: bleed-through and feathering
- Bleed-through: ink goes through the paper. This is common with alcohol markers on thin paper.
- Feathering: edges look fuzzy because ink spreads along paper fibers. This happens on rough, absorbent paper.
If you print coloring pages
Printing is the easiest way to upgrade your marker results. Print one test page, try your light/mid/dark blend, and check both sides of the paper before printing a whole set.
Kolorio AI workflow
Snap your coloring page in Kolorio AI to get a color guide, then make a quick swatch strip on the same paper you're coloring on. Swatches + the guide make your colors feel more consistent page to page.
If you color in a bound book
Use a backing sheet, work in light layers, and accept that alcohol markers may ghost or bleed. Many people reserve alcohol markers for printed pages and use water-based markers in bound books.
Colorize any page in seconds
Take a photo of your coloring book page and get a clean color guide + marker-friendly palette to follow. Save palettes, keep your look consistent, and color with more confidence.
FAQ
Is thicker paper always better?
Not always, but it usually helps. Smoothness and coating matter a lot too. Test a small area before committing.
Why do my printed lines smear?
Some printer inks can smear under marker ink. Let prints fully dry, and test a small section first.
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