How do I prevent alcohol-based maker colors from bleeding through the paper?

Alcohol-based markers naturally bleed because of their ink composition. To help manage bleed-through and protect your work surface:

• Choose the right paper: Look for “marker paper” or “bleed-proof” options.
• Use a protective blotter sheet: Place a reusable blotter sheet directly behind your coloring page before using alcohol markers. The blotter sheet helps protect the surface underneath from staining while its special surface keeps alcohol marker ink workable longer for easier blending.
• Secure your page: Use binder clips at the top and bottom to help keep the coloring page and blotter sheet in place while you color.
• Keep the blotter sheet dry: If excess ink pools on the sheet, gently lift the coloring page and wipe away the wet ink with a paper towel. Allow the blotter sheet to dry completely before continuing or reusing it.
• Don’t worry about blotter sheet stains: Some alcohol marker ink may permanently stain the blotter sheet over time. This is normal and will not affect future use.
• Apply light layers: Avoid oversaturating the paper with heavy applications of ink.

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