Over the years, lots of folks have asked me just what IS Blending Card and how does it differ from the Neenah I use? So I decided to show ya! There’s nothing wrong with either paper – but I’ll show you a side by side comparison with a simple image, and you can decide if you want to pick up a 10pack to try.
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Remember that this test is my opinion and my technique – plenty of people use both papers with good results, so it’s a matter of personal preference.
The Neenah is a more absorbent paper, a warmer white, and colors appear darker and richer. Edges of strokes seem to be softer.
Blending card (why isn’t it called “cardstock”?) is a thinner paper, a cooler white. Colors seem lighter, but can be intensified with more coloring. Edges of strokes seem to stay more crisp.
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Hello Sandy!
It’s the first time I leave a comment, although I’ve followed your blog, Instagram and YouTube channel for quite a while.
Thank you for all you have thought me, and thanks for taking the time to keep creating and inspiring.
I love Copic products (markers and card) which I discovered through your tutorials. Video is great!
A huge hug across the continent.
Thanks for the article post.Really thank you! Great.
I have used Neenah, but in your comparison, I actually like the blending card better.
Hi Sandy,
A great video tutorial to compare two different cards with the same medium. I wonder whether the card would react the same with a different type of the same medium such as Spectrum Noirs for example? I love your video tutorials Sandy I learn so much from you every time I watch you. :O)
Thanks for the comparison, I have Neena, no Copics but sheeper Alcohol Markers ( I don’t use them so much, I love pencils) and the don’t work ad Neena. So perhaps I have to try the Blending Card.
Have a nice weekend.
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Thanks for showing the comparison. I don’t use either. I’d like to use Neenah but its so expensive. Thanks for the video.
Thank you so much for doing this comparison! I had wondered if I was missing anything by not using the xpress paper. I now don’t feel like I am. I think the Neenah looks much better when you see them side by side and I’m going to continue to use it. Thank you ! I have learned so much from you by watching your videos.
Sandy, I would be in the camp asking what a blending card is. Thanks for the intro, but I think Neenah will work just fine for me. As for those two dino cards…. RAWR-able!
I started on neenah but took classes with a teacher who taught on Express It Blending Card. So I learned both. I prefer blending card. I think it blends easier. In my opinion, perhaps you tried to hard to be fair? …. perhaps it’s not too important to use the same number of strokes…. I don’t think anyone would mind if it took 1-2 more strokes. If it did, but looked better than Neenah, we will never know. I think we can just all agree that we are grateful for choices! Get a small pack of Express It Blending Card and try it, you might like it!
Did you learn dark to light on the xpress it ? I read a blog that the x press it works better when you use that technique. I bought a bunch of it but am in the middle of a move and am now wondering if I should have gone with the Neenah instead.
I prefer Neenah… but I use the Blending cards for my digital stamps, as I can’t get the heavier yardstick to go through my laser printer! Good info here!
Glad I didn’t waste my money on the blending card. Thanks for the comparison!
Great video. Thanks for the comparison.