How to Create Clouds using Copic Markers

 

Mama Elephant - How to Create Clouds using Copic Markers

Today I’m sharing with you How to Create Clouds using Copic Markers .

There are actually many different ways I’ve seen people create clouds, masking, sponging, drawing them first. Today I”m going to show you coloring the negative space, but in more of a cartoon like way. Since I use a lot of cartoonish stamps in my cardmaking I think these types of clouds are perfect!

How to Create Clouds using Copic Markers

Copics Used: B00, B000, B0000, C2, C0, C00

Step by Step How to Create Clouds using Copic Markers

 

 

 

 

 How to Create Clouds using Copic Markers

  • 1 – Use B00 and outline the bottom of the clouds.

  • 2 – Use B000 to blend out under and around the outline.

  • 3 – Darken the bottoms of the clouds with B00.

  • 4 – Blend out with B000 and B0000.

  • 5 – Take C0 and shadow the bottom of the clouds.

  • 6 – Blend out the C0 using C00.

  • 7 – Take C2 and darken the the creases in the clouds ‘bumps’.

  • 8 – Add more B00 and use B000 and B0000 to soften the sky around the clouds as desired.

 

 

 

 

 

I then colored my stamps for my card. I used Mama Elephant stamps and my favorite paper to use Copics with, Cryogen. Since my clouds aren’t outlined I decided to use the no line stamping on my Mama Elephant images. I used the Set, Carried Away, which also has a coordinating Die Set .. so no fussy cutting!  I just LOVE the big ole Balloon in this stamp set. Then, I colored the balloon and to give it that shine I used the Copic Opaque White Pigment Ink. I just love this stuff, I used this in my Creating a Splash Tutorial. You can use this White Pigment ink to really add some great effects to your coloring.

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Copics Used:

  • Balloon – BG18, BG15, BG13, BG11, BG10
  • Jacket – BV04, Bv02, BV00, V09, V06, V05
  • Shoes – Y11, Y13, Y21, Y26
  • Skin – E13, E11, E00, E000, R30, R32
  • Hair – N7, N5, N3

Mama Elephant - How to Create Clouds using Copic Markers

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial on How to Create Clouds using Copic Markers. I would love to know how you create your clouds. Share in the comments any tips or tricks you might have.

How to Create Clouds using Copic Markers

This Post Has 7 Comments

  1. Cindy

    Great card! Love the tutorial!! I’ll have to give that a try sometime!!

  2. Linda Carson

    Your card is adorable! Thanks for the tutorial. I’m cloud challenged and this was helpful!!

  3. Donna Rudy

    Gorgeous card and awesome tutorial! Thank you for joining our challenge at One Crazy Stamper

  4. Lois

    Thanks for the tutorial. Your card is adorable

    1. Mindy Baxter

      Hi Lois! Thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed my tutorial!

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