Tutorials

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How to Swatch Markers (and Make a Color Chart)

Make a marker swatch chart that actually helps: correct paper, 2-layer swatches, simple numbering, and quick palette building for coloring pages.

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How to Blend Alcohol Markers (Beginner Tutorial)

A step-by-step alcohol marker blending tutorial for coloring pages: smooth gradients, 3-color blends, and common mistakes that cause streaks.

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How to Stop Markers Bleeding Through Coloring Book Pages

Stop marker bleed-through (or at least reduce it): backing sheets, paper choices, lighter layers, and which marker types behave best on coloring books.

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How to Color Smooth Backgrounds with Markers (No Streaks)

Smooth marker backgrounds are totally doable. Learn the stroke patterns, paper choices, and layering tricks that make big areas look clean and even.

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How to Shade and Add Highlights with Markers (Simple Method)

Add depth to coloring pages with markers: a beginner-friendly shading method using 2-3 values, plus easy highlights with gel pen or acrylic marker.

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How to Fix Streaks with Acrylic Markers (Paint Pens)

Acrylic markers can streak if you overwork the paint. Learn how to prime, layer, and choose tips so your paint marker fills look smooth and clean.

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How to Layer Markers and Colored Pencils (Without Muddy Colors)

Markers + colored pencils is a classic combo. Learn the best order, how to keep colors clean, and how to use pencils for texture and depth on coloring pages.

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White Gel Pen Highlights: How to Make Pages Pop

Add sparkly, clean highlights with a white gel pen: where to place them, how to avoid smearing, and which details look best on marker-colored pages.

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How to Color Skin Tones with Markers (Easy, Natural Method)

Skin tones don't have to be scary. Learn a simple marker method for natural skin: undertones, blush, shadows, and a beginner-friendly 3-marker recipe.

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How to Choose a Color Palette for Coloring Pages (Simple Rules)

Build palettes that look cohesive: warm vs cool, 60/30/10 balance, neutrals, and how to reuse the same palette across a whole book.