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Jellyfish-Station — An Intro to Copic Markers
Published: 2012-07-31 04:06:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 2555; Favourites: 67; Downloads: 16
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I hope people find this helpful and fun! Obviously this is just part of my technique and there are no real rules! Enjoy!Need something to color? Here's some line art to start with: [link]
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not hating at all , just a note to spell check a lil during final review.
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Thank you so much for the help! I have a bunch of copics, but I'm so scared to use them and mess up.
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They are very difficult to mess up, unless you press too hard. And even then you can buy a replacement worst case scenario.
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It's not the markers I'm scared of (well, as much 
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I hate that copics are so expensive. I need more blues and greens but just can't afford it. I like your tutorial. I feel a bit better after reading this. I get nervous putting dark colors down first but that's what I've always been told to do... so I just went light to dark in secret *sssssh* Nice to know I'm not the only one.
Tutorial is so simple but SO effective. Wonderful! This is great reference to get started. It should come as an insert with any pack of Copics you get.
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Prismacolors are still effective- although not as awesome- if you have those. I've found they can substitute pretty well in some cases for Copics colors you don't have.
If you put down your darkest colors first, then your stuck with that color. If you go with your lightest colors you can incrementally alter the shade until you get the exact one you want. You also run the risk of discoloring your light nibs (the marker part) by trying to blend too dark. Everyone has their own way, but it just seems like common sense to me. Glad you liked it!
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I've read that if you accidentally get a different color of ink on the light nib, you can scribble on another piece of paper to try to remove the extra color. I've never really tried it, but I'm new to copics.
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With some lighter colors that can work. However I can vouch that many of my markers have stained nibs and they still don't bleed the offending color onto the paper.
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I've always had a hard time getting the prismacolors to blend well with the Copics but I didn't even think of subbing colors I didn't have hmmmm. I'll have to do some experimenting then. Thanks!
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I've barely used markers yet, but I'm so glad I finally understood how to actually blend two colors! Thank you for sharing
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Glad to help!
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I find it true that's it's best to start using darker colours with copics because it's wayy easier for blending.
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If you start with a dark color first, you don't leave any room for it to be lightened later. Unless you use the colorless blender which can throw off your colors drastically.
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I just find it more challenging to blend with light colours first, it looks like harder cell-shading so I just try to be careful with where I blend around and keep certain areas white, rarely ever have problems...
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This is wonderful! It's neat and easy to follow. I really want to get copic markers. Can you just buy them in any old craft store, and are they expensive??
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Copics are unfortunately very expensive. Usually ranging anywhere from $5.25-$7.00 per marker, depending on where you live. I recommend buying them at a local craft/art store if you can. Online shipping can tack on a lot.
Sometimes you can find deals on Amazon- [link]
Good luck! I'll be putting out new tutorials soon :3
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Oh my, that's expensive :/ Especially for a 15 year old teen who's only money comes from her birthday xD Thank you though! Maybe I'll look into it for my birthday
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You can also combined them with prismacolor markers- which are less expensive until you flesh out your collection. Take a look at the smaller sets and try to figure which combination of colors would best suit what you like to draw!
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This is a really great basic tutorial, tells you enough to get started but not so much that you are intimidated
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Glad to hear it! Let me know if you what you'd like to see in future tutorials :3
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Actually, a copy of the image to try and color along would be great
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Yay! Thank you :3
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