I'm kicking off the December Designer Showcase on the YNS Blog today!

 

I thought this would be a great chance for me to share my opinion of the new YNS Black Olive Premium Dye Ink. Did you know this ink was formulated for using with alcohol markers?!

You may have noticed I'm a fan of Copics. ;) If you're anything like me, you've tried loads of different black inks with your markers, trying to find the best one. I settled on Memento Tuxedo Black a long time ago... I say settled because it's never been my favorite black ink. I never felt like it was black enough or crisp enough, but it was the ONLY one that didn't smear with my Copics. 

Then along came YNS Black Olive... I know you are probably skeptical to try another new ink for your Copic coloring, but I'm here to put your concerns to rest!!

  

I used Hammermill Color Copy Digital Cover 80# cardstock for my review...

  

 

First up, I wanted to show you a side by side comparison of the same image (Winter Wonderland Phoebe) stamped with the two different inks.

 

 

If you look up close, you can see the Memento looks almost faded compared to the YNS Black Olive. Also, her eyes are much more prominent with the Black Olive Ink.

 

 

The next test was the BIG one for me... I am not patient when it comes to ink drying! I stamp my image, and I want instant coloring gratification! If I have to wait for the ink to set, or blast it with my heat gun, I don't want it!

Here is part of the image colored immediately after stamping with YNS Black Olive... I colored the face (sloppily) to show that I went right over the eyes and mouth without ANY lines smearing!

 

 

Up next came the blender test. We all want to fix our mistakes without worrying about the outline of the image getting all muddied! I was pretty heavy handed with the blender pen here, and the lines are still crisp and perfect!!

 

 

Here is sweet little Phoebe all colored up, before I cut her out with the coordinating dies and added some fluff to her outfit with my Marvy Snow Marker.

  

Winter Wonderland Phoebe Stamp Set | Winter Wonderland Phoebe Die Set | Black Olive Ink Pad

Large Bookmark/Tag Die Set | Open Scallop Circle Die Set | Circle Die Set

Winter Plaid 6x6 Paper Pad | Pajamas All Day Stamp Set

 

I hope I have put your mind at ease about trying another (and hopefully your LAST!!) black ink pad.

Thanks so much for visiting!