To get great stamping results for your projects consider the chemistry of the inks, markers and papers you are using. Most inks contain a small amount of alcohol in their chemical make up. Since Copic markers are alcohol based, many of the inks you own in your craft room are not compatible with Copic markers (some may work if you heat set them). Memento inks contains no alcohol which means coloring your image stamped with Memento, Copic markers will not smear.