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I'm a newbie to cardmaking and SCS, but I noticed the reference to copic markers as well. So I went online, found a local art shop and bought four. They're about $5 each. Anywhoo, I tried the copic markers and I love them. When you color with the marker it doesn't leave a line like other markers. It blends beautifully.
I tried coloring a Santa for a Christmas card with my regular markers and there were horizontal lines in the Santa suit. *smile* If you can by a few individually just to try them out.
I also tried the gamsol/prisma challenge this week and that worked great as well.
I am interested in copic markers as well. Could you please share the online store you purchased them at?
"I'm a newbie to cardmaking and SCS, but I noticed the reference to copic markers as well. So I went online, found a local art shop and bought four. They're about $5 each. Anywhoo, I tried the copic markers and I love them. When you color with the marker it doesn't leave a line like other markers. It blends beautifully." quote by Carla
Jennifer here's the website for the company that manufactures copic markers:
copicmarker.com
I used the website to find a store in my area, but you can order online as well. Here's some info from the website.
What are COPIC Markers?
They are the legendary art tools used throughout Japan by illustrators and manga artists. They are sold in "Comic Shops" all over ASIA. In the last 10 years they have become the lead markers used by artists and designers in Asia and Europe. Now they are available in the US and Canada.
What makes COPIC Markers so unique?
These are professional markers made for the demands of artists and designers in the industry. They have high quality inks that are checked 4 times for accuracy in manufacturing, the pens are refillable, nibs are replaceable, the high quality construction of the marker has a tight fitting cap and clearly printed identification of color code, The markers fit a special airbrush attachment thus turning the markers into an airbrush, and the markers come in four styles COPIC, Sketch, Wide and Ciao. Anyone who uses COPIC products quickly feels the quality difference of these markers.
I hope the link works, and this helps.
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And, if you just type "Copic" into the search box on this forum, there are several threads where they have been discussed as to the pros/cons, places to purchase, etc.
I can get them at Hobby Lobby, so I have been buying one a week with a coupon. If they have a coupon in the paper, they have them online, too, so you can print them of and use them daily. Only helpful if you live really close though.
They are alcohol based. You cannot use them to color a stamp directly. You can use them to blend on paper and to color ribbon, brads,etc. I have about 10 of them.
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Copic markers are a type of alcohol based markers. They are produced in Japan and have become a household words for many younger adults because of the Magna comic books. Another great names in alcohol markers, Tria-Panatone, by Letraset are the color setting system in most of the word. These are made in Great Britain. Both of these are available from various sources on the Internet such as Dick Blick, Jerry's Artarama, Carpe Diem.
On the other hand SU, Tobow, to name only a few are water based markers.
The alcohol markers have incredible ability to lay in without streaks, but can be multi blended with a colorless blender.
Water based markers are more difficult in designs that require coloring. These can be applied direct to rubber whereas this is not possible with the alcohol markers
Both of these types of markers are great to have in you art tools, they work differently, having their on up sides and down sides. If you can afford it I would suggest that you have some of each of the markers.
*That* is brilliant. I never think to use coupons on something that is by itself not that expensive. But over time, if you want to get many markers, it can really add up! Thanks Judy, now maybe I'll go buy me a marker this week
So, tell me about Copic Markers
