Dos & Don'ts for Using a Colorless Blender Marker

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  • @thoughtfulwatcher
    @thoughtfulwatcher 3 роки тому +313

    This is perfect timing. I've literally just gotten into alcohol markers and bought all the Ohuhu sets. When I went in, I went in all the way. This is incredibly helpful.

  • @MuttonChops24
    @MuttonChops24 11 місяців тому +13

    Using the palette method and picking up the ink into the blender is freaking GENIUS!! It makes the absolute smoothest gradients

  • @huskytail
    @huskytail 3 роки тому +99

    Who else gets all happy when he sees a video from Lindsay? 😁 I am with my coffee and ready to enjoy

  • @bevegrif
    @bevegrif 3 роки тому +80

    I never would have thought to prime the surface first. What a great idea!

    • @420catboi
      @420catboi 3 роки тому +3

      It was my first time using these markers and I tried to blend the colours directly, and it didn't turn out so well. Glad I finally figured out that priming the paper worked better 😂

  • @selenaherself
    @selenaherself 22 дні тому +1

    16:09 (personal timestamp, simple gradient ball)
    19:05 & 25:00 (personal timestamp, gradient ball with texture)
    27:21 (personal timestamp, colored pencils)
    I love your blending techniques!

  • @oO5Dynasty
    @oO5Dynasty 3 роки тому +3

    Wow you jus made the best thing since sliced bread here. Ty sooooo much! 🍞

  • @craftergin
    @craftergin 3 роки тому +61

    Thank you! I'd love to see a video using water based blender markers too. I have the Tombow and I can't figure out the point of the blender marker!

    • @wrenbayley
      @wrenbayley 3 роки тому +4

      I wonder if you could use a paint brush with water and get the same effect as the blender does here? Maybe even a fillable brush. It would be a fun experiment to try. I’ve used my alcohol blender over my water based tombows while the marker is still wet and it seems to work much the same as with my alcohol markers. But water would be more economical, if it works.

    • @lisap.7981
      @lisap.7981 3 роки тому +2

      I really enjoyed this video! And I learned sooo much about using my colorless blender alcohol marker properly!!! This has been very helpful!!! BUT I haven’t been able to figure out the point of the blender marker using my Tombow markers. So another tutorial video would be great to watch regarding how to use my water based blender markers properly!!!

  • @marilynbelmont7889
    @marilynbelmont7889 3 роки тому +6

    I have been avoiding watching your videos that aren't watercolor. Then I got wc pencil now I want markers. Love you and your family big air hug for Sara. Stay safe 😘

    • @OhJodi69
      @OhJodi69 3 роки тому

      About two years ago I was looking for a refill for a ballpoint pen, somehow landed here, now have over 60 watercolors. Then I signed up for Lindsay's drawing class, and now have graphite and charcoal collection, with 64 pastels in the mail to me as we speak lol. And I hadn't done anything arty since 8th grade, and that was forced on me lol

  • @LakerSlots
    @LakerSlots 3 роки тому +79

    This is a great tutorial. I only knew about 10% of what you demonstrated. I will be saving this to my playlist. Thank you

  • @violetflock
    @violetflock 9 місяців тому +7

    woah, honestly the primer technique and palette blending technique are officially my favorite techniques for blending, thank you so much for this video!

  • @incognito_tato
    @incognito_tato 3 роки тому +4

    The palette blending just... Blew my mind

  • @dominoot2652
    @dominoot2652 Рік тому +4

    Before I had any idea what I was doing, I found out that I could make really neat clouds on a dark sky by “erasing” them out with the colorless blender. Looks really cool.

  • @starryeyedluna
    @starryeyedluna Рік тому +3

    I know Im like 2 years late but I just wanted to thank you for posting this. Im new to colouring so I never understood how to get the blending effect traditionally instead of digitally. I just cant afford a drawing tablet ( am saving up for one ) but I dont want to lose what I have learned through traditional art. This definitely makes sense now. Thank you so much for keeping this up!

  • @georgesgentry5835
    @georgesgentry5835 3 роки тому +18

    Wow Lindsay, I've never seen these tips. Thanks so much for your demo and explanation.

  • @shadowguard3578
    @shadowguard3578 3 роки тому +29

    When I first got into alcohol markers and I bought a three pack of Art n Fly colorless blenders, I tried blending alcohol markers together, and lo and behold, it’s not for blending alcohol markers, haha! They are useful for pushing alcohol ink around the paper, and producing certain effects with the ink.
    EDIT
    Lindsay the way you blended the yellow and orange using the colorless blender as a base was genius. I would never have thought to do that!

    • @stacyl6012
      @stacyl6012 3 роки тому +4

      What a great video!! Thank you!!

  • @MariaDeesy
    @MariaDeesy 3 роки тому +30

    I really needed this! I was gifted a full set of copics and was a bit intimidated. This video has given me new found confidence. That’s what I love about you Lindsay! 🙏🏻❤️

  • @missbeaussie
    @missbeaussie 2 роки тому +7

    That palette blending worked surprisingly well. I'm impressed. The erasing tip!

  • @somerandomartisthere
    @somerandomartisthere 2 роки тому +3

    THANK YOU. This really helped me learn how to use them better! I’ll say this again, thank you very much!

  • @theresesprinkle2103
    @theresesprinkle2103 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you for taking the time to show us the right and wrong way to use these blenders. I don't have any of these.

  • @chrischarles5189
    @chrischarles5189 2 роки тому +1

    Wow I’m just 4minutes in this is a revelation always have trouble blending different colour/shades. Thanks so much for posting.🤠

  • @declanadams6689
    @declanadams6689 2 роки тому +1

    Pallet Blending - brilliant advice! Thanks! 😁

  • @hannah-tf8fi
    @hannah-tf8fi Рік тому +1

    thanks lindsay, super helpful! I used to be a teacher and can tell you are an experienced instructor. wonderful pace and explainations.

  • @laurenagnes8435
    @laurenagnes8435 3 роки тому +4

    😃WOW!!!! Now I know what to do with that colorless blender thing that used to take up space!!!!!

  • @jessicachevchenko1496
    @jessicachevchenko1496 3 роки тому +3

    woaaahh i learnt more from your video then my actual art teacher, you're legit the best teacher in the word!

  • @sfzaki
    @sfzaki 3 роки тому +7

    Like you Lindsay a lot and enjoy your videos. Thank you for the effort you put into the videos.

  • @MelanCholy2001
    @MelanCholy2001 3 роки тому +8

    7:15 *Ohhhhh!* I just never used mine. It was covid gift for STILL-furloughed unemployed me. I didn't wanna mess it up! Thank you for this whole video! (I used some of those brush markers for decent-enough calligraphy! But no blending or anything. I don't understand the marker thing. Yet.) ❤️️

  • @c8Lorraine1
    @c8Lorraine1 2 роки тому +1

    Wow ! Wow ! Wow !
    Thank you for sharing all your information from your years of experience .

  • @mli2094
    @mli2094 3 роки тому +6

    Your tutorial is the first tutorial I completely listen to! I love that you take begginers in consideration.
    You explain very well, the information is detailed and I looooooved it! How to blend, lighten, how to do techniques and patterns.. I learned a lot without getting bored.
    Thank u so much! ♡

  • @wrenbayley
    @wrenbayley 3 роки тому +25

    THANK YOU so much for this Lindsay! I just tried alcohol markers a few days ago and told my husband it’s the first medium I’ve found that wasn’t for me. I didn’t have fun with it. I was making some of the mistakes you mentioned. Now I’m ready to try again.

  • @blinkybli8326
    @blinkybli8326 Рік тому +1

    It took me months when i first started using alcohol markers to learn the basics (all i had to help were a few UA-cam videos) -- and i'm still learning -- but it is SOOOOO worth it. The effects and colors you get with alcohol markers are like nothing else i've ever worked with.

  • @tchme4now
    @tchme4now 2 роки тому +3

    I know I'm late to the game, but this is amazing! OMG!!!!

  • @wordscrafter
    @wordscrafter 3 роки тому +2

    I recently bought my first set of ohuhu markers (100 bullet) and went looking for some blending tips. (I have 2 other sets, one is really nice but limited.) I've used the colorless blender to erase and make patterns, but I didn't know about the blending to white!!!! Or the priming!!! You always have the best information!!!! Thanks so much for sharing this ❤❤❤!!

  • @catherinescorner716
    @catherinescorner716 3 роки тому +28

    This was great! I’d love to see how to use the water based blender markers. I got a few sets of Tombow dual brush pens, so now I have all these blenders and no use for them.

  • @lizziedae91
    @lizziedae91 3 роки тому +4

    Yes would love to see a video on colorless water based marker

  • @JoseLuisOrtizJr
    @JoseLuisOrtizJr 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome techniques. She makes it look so easy.

  • @Mrs.LadeyBug
    @Mrs.LadeyBug 2 роки тому +1

    This is the most helpful video I’ve seen in a while! I don’t know how I missed it, but I’m so glad I found it today! So many helpful tips!

  • @boyjrr
    @boyjrr 3 роки тому +3

    This is THE most helpful video on alcohol marker blending!! Thank you!
    And yes! Always happy to be able to watch Lindsey with my morning coffee!

  • @thecolouringzone172
    @thecolouringzone172 3 роки тому +21

    Great demonstration! I’m a newbie with markers and look forward to trying these tips out. So happy to have found your channel. Thank you for sharing ☺️

  • @SilverSeaOT7
    @SilverSeaOT7 3 роки тому +4

    After watching this I think I’ll give that Ohuhu set I got as a gift over a year ago another try. I tried them one time and was so discouraged I haven’t used them since. This is a must for newbies like me!

    • @thefrugalcrafter
      @thefrugalcrafter  3 роки тому +6

      Alcohol markers have the steepest learning curve of any medium I have tried so don't get discouraged. It takes practise

  • @LauraMe...
    @LauraMe... 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Lindsey great demonstration!

  • @kayleek2365
    @kayleek2365 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you soooo much I was afraid it wasn’t an easy answer when I saw how long the video was but actually watching all the way through was beyond helpful and was soooo surprised at all the ways to blend!!! Thank you soooo much!!!

  • @nadeaner.cowley513
    @nadeaner.cowley513 3 роки тому +4

    Oooooo great video, lots of helpful tips. Thanks for sharing♥️

  • @Craftaartissaurus
    @Craftaartissaurus 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks for all these tips, the colourless blender reminds me a little of using clean water with water paints to bring out highlights. Very helpful thank you again.

  • @geriprior751
    @geriprior751 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video. Super helpful as I just bought some markers. Yes please to a video on watercolour markers.

  • @daphnecampbelljinnette6808
    @daphnecampbelljinnette6808 3 роки тому +7

    SOOO valuable, Lindsay! Thank you so much. Your ability to teach is unsurpassed.💟

    • @thefrugalcrafter
      @thefrugalcrafter  3 роки тому

      Wow, thanks so much!

    • @beckyb4074
      @beckyb4074 3 роки тому +1

      I agree, God blessed Lindsay with knack for teaching. Take care. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

  • @FaerieDust
    @FaerieDust 3 роки тому +10

    This is super interesting. Not at all my medium, but I always enjoy these videos anyway - I'm learning a ton about stuff I'd never even consider using, and more knowledge is always good 👍

  • @susancottman9686
    @susancottman9686 3 роки тому +20

    Thanks for another excellent video. I haven't used my alcohol markers much due to blending frustration (sounds like a medical condition).Anyway, this is very helpful and yes, please do a video on water-based marker blending.

  • @lunaburggje
    @lunaburggje 6 місяців тому +2

    I don't know if my depression can take all the happiness from this voice.

  • @ArtBrain
    @ArtBrain 3 роки тому +10

    This is a great video, reminds me that it was your alcohol marker videos that brought me to you! I love the textures. I found that texturing with lighter analogous pastels rather than the colorless blender is sometimes interesting too, like dark blue with pastel purple cross-hatching or whatever. I'm pretty sure that whatever I've done creatively with markers started in some way with your cool ideas. So thank you!

  • @lynncooper1781
    @lynncooper1781 3 роки тому +8

    "Colorful markers are a way to Express your deepest colors you love"-Lynn.
    Another great video Lindsay,love the rich colors🎨❤🌹👍🏻

  • @ArtistJane
    @ArtistJane 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for this Lindsay! I’ve still got plenty to learn with markers and this was very informative!

  • @gailrodgers3079
    @gailrodgers3079 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you for a truly riveting video ! Blender markers have Been a mystery!

  • @eBookHoarder
    @eBookHoarder 3 роки тому +9

    I have been watching several of those spice racks on Ebay for a while and today got one for $5 plus shipping. I plan to put all of my small sets in it. I keep my Prismacolor and Derwent pencils all together but have some small sets such as erasable and skintone. So excited. It matches the toilet topper I repurposed on its side to hold my alcohol markers.

  • @karenreeves3958
    @karenreeves3958 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for all the great tips. I learned so much about blending markers from this.

  • @angelhelp
    @angelhelp 3 роки тому +4

    Now I can fool around with my little stamped images in a more intelligent way! This is outstanding!

  • @debsmith7050
    @debsmith7050 3 роки тому +4

    I like to watch you color. Never knew about all this. Appreciate your sharing these techniques. Not knowing anything about markers I have always thought they use a lot of ink. I really do like the look of marker art. Maybe I'll try. Thanks

  • @aliprouse7761
    @aliprouse7761 3 роки тому +3

    Oh wow, thank you so much for sharing, some new tricks to try blending technique 4 specifically. I learn loads from you xxx

  • @janmarch5039
    @janmarch5039 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for this tutorial on the blender pen...I learned several new techniques!

  • @beckyb4074
    @beckyb4074 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks Lindsay, I always appreciate your tips and tricks videos. I need all the help I can get. Definitely going into my likes folder. I've gotta be careful that I don't lose all of other videos of yours in my likes folder. Thanks for sharing. Take care. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

  • @Caramel77788
    @Caramel77788 3 роки тому +2

    I am learning. I felt i can do it. Love the way you explain and show me the process slowly. Others videos are too techs or skilled that i felt sooooo overwhelming because there is no way i get those results. Thanks Ms. Lindsay!

  • @yurinaka99
    @yurinaka99 3 роки тому +1

    I just bought the 216 set of Ohuhus so thank you very much for this thorough explanation!

  • @reppeplucw
    @reppeplucw 3 роки тому +4

    Lindsay, this is one of THE most useful videos ever! Thank you so much. I had to share this with my sister (I rarely share videos) because of how awesome it is. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @artofgeri
    @artofgeri 7 місяців тому +3

    the best video of blender copic❤

  • @susanadams4459
    @susanadams4459 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for this video!! I have so much trouble blending with alcohol markers! I never seem to have all the right colors for a smooth blend & had no clue how to use the blender! I have learned so much from your video!

  • @sondrabrown442
    @sondrabrown442 3 роки тому +6

    I’ve been frustrated with my markers, this is so helpful! Thanks Lindsay!

  • @2pause2
    @2pause2 3 роки тому +8

    did you say you could show us how to blend watercolor markers? I would like to see a video on that Thanks so much for all your help

  • @Boobatz490
    @Boobatz490 3 роки тому +3

    O my gosh Lindsay, this video was so helpful! I have some sharpies and some other assorted alcohol markers, thank you for clearly explaining how to use them and the blender.

  • @deborahduvall1202
    @deborahduvall1202 3 роки тому +6

    You are fabulous!!!

  • @rgrdesigns
    @rgrdesigns 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks! I've been coloring with alcohol markers a lot this winter & picked up some great tips today.

  • @deputydawgoneit
    @deputydawgoneit 3 роки тому +7

    I am clumsy and I have found that if I really need to saturate an area it helps to line it with masking fluid. Just draw a fine line of the fluid just outside of the area, let it dry and that should really help with the color bleeding.

    • @thefrugalcrafter
      @thefrugalcrafter  3 роки тому +1

      It didn't year the cardstock?

    • @deputydawgoneit
      @deputydawgoneit 3 роки тому +1

      @@thefrugalcrafter Depends. If it's good thick cardstock then it seems to do okay. And doing a really super thin layer of fluid as well.

  • @flychk1229
    @flychk1229 3 роки тому +2

    This is very useful information! Thanks Lindsay! I will try my markers again 😊

  • @carolsoutar4719
    @carolsoutar4719 3 роки тому +2

    Very interesting, thanks Lindsay.

  • @chuu3u
    @chuu3u 2 місяці тому

    jus bought my dream set of ohuhu markers a few days ago and although ive never been outstanding at art, ive always wanted to use them. THIS IS AMAZING 😭 i just found u n i stg u are like the dream art teacher! def going to be coming back for more from u!

    • @thefrugalcrafter
      @thefrugalcrafter  2 місяці тому

      So glad you found the video helpful! Welcome to the channel!

  • @MarionSmith9740
    @MarionSmith9740 3 роки тому +6

    Best Tutorial ever!!

  • @Linda-qq5mg
    @Linda-qq5mg 3 роки тому +3

    These are wonderful examples! It would be so good to watch before getting into alcohol markers! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @leannemitchem8865
    @leannemitchem8865 3 роки тому +2

    I learned so much Lindsay! Thank you for sharing.

  • @stanky6261973
    @stanky6261973 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you, Lindsay! I was having problems with my alcohol markers and I stopped using them. Now I have something new to practice. Great video! Tfs.

  • @christicovington
    @christicovington 3 роки тому +6

    I really needed this! Thank you so much! 💓

  • @crystalfranklin2583
    @crystalfranklin2583 3 роки тому +1

    Great tips, Lindsay! Thanks for sharing.
    I discovered that sometimes you can use a colorless blender to "erase" or push back a lot of the color when your markers bleed out of the lines. (HA! Finishes watching the video after I wrote this comment and you actually covered that.)
    I remember using white crayons to "prime" for other colors as a kid. We figure things out, don't we?! 🙂
    Ooo, the palette blending is gorgeous and so smooth and even. You can't see any blend/transition lines at all and that's way better than tip-to-tip marker blends.
    These tips are total game changers and help make alcohol markers much more versatile. Thanks so much again!

  • @michaelscott8896
    @michaelscott8896 2 роки тому

    Thank you. Your voice is nice, the instructions are quick and clear, and it works! You just showed me why I was having the problem I kept having. I didn’t understand why the light colors were bleaching out my darks. Because I was moving backwards. Thanxx a million

  • @MirandaBalogh
    @MirandaBalogh 10 місяців тому

    What an awesome video! I never knew you could use a colourless marker blender in so many ways. So thank you for sharing these tips with us!

  • @arteramgopal9723
    @arteramgopal9723 2 роки тому

    Great tutorial! Watched with interest all the way to the end. Now I need to get a blender :)

  • @jeanradko5311
    @jeanradko5311 3 роки тому +2

    Great video! It was really clear and helpful. I have water-based Tombow markers and I would love to see a video with "Dos and Don'ts"!

  • @2pause2
    @2pause2 3 роки тому +1

    Great video I have been having problem with trying use markers Thank you so much

  • @TsunLion
    @TsunLion 2 роки тому

    ive tried the staple. "I'll use this to blend" and also used it as a highlight brush before, but I've always been curious how to actually use a colourless blender effectively so this is awesome!

  • @K_rye
    @K_rye 3 роки тому +12

    I'm someone who got a big pack of Sharpies and then gave up on alcohol markers because they just wouldn't blend well. The palette blending technique is awesome! The results are great. Much better than purchasing the entire 358 set of Copics.

    • @sectorgovernor
      @sectorgovernor 2 роки тому +2

      Copics is very expensive. I also ordered Ohuhu, it looks good for that price

  • @rachelsoens3212
    @rachelsoens3212 2 роки тому

    This video has been so very helpful thank you. I bought a blender and made exactly those mistakes. Watching your videos is really helping me to make the most of my alcohol markers thank you. I found the flooding the image with the blender really useful today as it helped me get the best out of a marker that was seemingly drying up but filled the image perfectly due to the blender flooding first.

  • @susanhammitt7080
    @susanhammitt7080 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks, as always some great information to put to use and improve techniques.

  • @3v3rm0r316
    @3v3rm0r316 3 роки тому

    I don't have any of these markers nor the skill to use them even if I did, but I still watched all the way through as if I did. Haha, you're very talented, thanks for sharing!

  • @l9685
    @l9685 3 роки тому +1

    wow thank you for sharing this video I learnt so much about colorless blenders that I didn't know. I am excited to try it out now. I have been following and watching your video for few years now I have learnt so much from you, you have truly taken a lot of fears I had when it comes to art away. you make it seem so easy and it is once i give it a try.

  • @reneesmith8691
    @reneesmith8691 2 роки тому

    I just wanted to thank you so much for this video. I am new to alcohol markers and used the "blending marker" just as you showed.
    I will try the correct way now, and all of the options you gave.

  • @elflordsjourneys
    @elflordsjourneys 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome tips, I learned the eraser trick by trying to blend colors 😀 Like the palette blending.

  • @anneross5679
    @anneross5679 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this info. I never knew how to use these and never had any success trying to blend. This was so helpful. I would love to see one on skin tones. I really struggle with this.

  • @colormewhimsy
    @colormewhimsy 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for showing us how to blend with a colorless marker. Some of this i didn't know like the textures and other things. But I just got my third set of markers the ohuhu 168 set im going to be doing some coloring with them soon. I love watching your videos they are very informative.

  • @bowiespace
    @bowiespace 3 роки тому +1

    Another informative and valuable video. I bought the Arrtx Oros alcohol Sketch Markers you talked about and I am having so much fun. I have some other alcohol markers and they work well together. Since I am new to alcohol markers I appreciate this video. Stay healthy and crafty hugs to you!🤗

  • @kimberlywalker1015
    @kimberlywalker1015 3 роки тому

    A great resource ...thank you so much... I also had trouble using the colorless blender.

  • @masonofcamelot7777
    @masonofcamelot7777 3 роки тому

    This is everything I ever wanted and more. I'm just starting out and this answers so many questions that I have.

  • @doralevitt2879
    @doralevitt2879 Рік тому +1

    It's like doing wet on wet in watercolor! 😄🤗🧑‍🎨💖

  • @mwGoosman
    @mwGoosman 3 роки тому +5

    This video is one to watch when I’m using my alcohol marker...I don’t use them as much as my other craft supplies. Lindsey, thanks for this one! I keep forgetting 🙃

  • @deepowers3117
    @deepowers3117 2 роки тому

    What a wonderful review! I just bought my first markers, not what I should have, and the first thing I tried was fixing going outside the lines. I didn't know that I should let my goof dry before trying to fix it with my blender. What a mess! You gave us so many incredible ideas here on how to use our colorless blenders. Now, I know how important this marker really can be. Thank you so much!