Sketch Cards?

sgotr · 12-22-2006, 09:39 PM

For those that do the 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 colletor cards size what materials (inks, watercolor, acrylics, penciels, etc) do you use AND what kind of papers do you use (those that warp or not, etc)

I know about blue-line pro makes some - I would like to know other options?

danedawg99 · 12-23-2006, 12:05 PM

I use 2 ply bristol paper. you can get a pad of it at any decent art supply store. some peeps use cardstock, as well, and it would be cheaper. i use micron pens to draw with.

rummblestrips · 12-23-2006, 12:10 PM

The bristol paper is nice. THe blue line pro is nice if you work in pencils, but I don't like it with inks or markers. I actually like working in pencil crayons as you can get some really nice effects easily. Plus I NEVER get to work in pencil crayons anymore and it's fun!

sgotr · 12-23-2006, 10:53 PM

Thanks danedawg99 and rummblestrips.

Is anyone using acrylics for their sketch cards - if so are you having any problems with the cards sticking to other cards and/or sticking to the soft sleeves?
PM if you want or post here.

12-22-2006, 09:39 PM	#1
sgotr Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 140	Sketch Cards? For those that do the 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 colletor cards size what materials (inks, watercolor, acrylics, penciels, etc) do you use AND what kind of papers do you use (those that warp or not, etc) I know about blue-line pro makes some - I would like to know other options?

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12-23-2006, 12:05 PM	#2
danedawg99 the Dawg-father Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,467	I use 2 ply bristol paper. you can get a pad of it at any decent art supply store. some peeps use cardstock, as well, and it would be cheaper. i use micron pens to draw with.

12-23-2006, 12:10 PM	#3
rummblestrips Moderately content Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: sitting on my watch, so I can be on time Posts: 1,759	The bristol paper is nice. THe blue line pro is nice if you work in pencils, but I don't like it with inks or markers. I actually like working in pencil crayons as you can get some really nice effects easily. Plus I NEVER get to work in pencil crayons anymore and it's fun!

12-23-2006, 10:53 PM	#4
sgotr Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 140	Thanks danedawg99 and rummblestrips. Is anyone using acrylics for their sketch cards - if so are you having any problems with the cards sticking to other cards and/or sticking to the soft sleeves? PM if you want or post here.