Color Tip Cafe Tuesday - Why are Copic markers so special?

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Why are Copic markers so special?

Copic Markers are the first marker created entirely with the designer in mind. The ink formula and colors haven’t changed since they were first designed over 25 years ago, 1987 is when the first classic Copic marker was introduced in Japan. The creation of them actually started in 1960.

Some artists in Japan have had their same markers for over 25 years as well. Body markings on Copic markers are embossed onto the pen so they won’t rub off. Copic markers are environmentally friendly you never throw them away. Just keep refilling them and replacing the tops. Markers can be airbrushed onto almost any surface and are easily bendable.

Copic inks are low odor, so they won’t overwhelm you when using them in small rooms or in a classroom setting. Papercrafters like Copics because the colors are smooth, vibrant and blend easily. Colors do not cross contaminate if you get a dark color on a light tip. When coloring in the same spot over and over. Copic Markers will not pill the paper surface, meaning they don't make the fabrics of the paper come part like most paper when it gets wet from coloring or other things.

While they started out with only 71 colors, now no other marker or ink comes in 358 colors. No other company guarantees a 3 year shelf life, meaning that if your markers go unused with the cap on they will not dry up just sitting there. However, make sure your caps are on and tight. The Super Brush nib found on the Sketch and Ciao markers is very sturdy and will never fray. The nibs are actually made by hand! Yes, by hand! Then they are tested 3 times before they are even allowed out of the warehouse. If a nib brakes it can easily be replaced. Even if the cap is left off, the marker can still be refurbished.

• Short periods of hot or cold will not affect your markers.


• Copic markers have completely air-tight caps


• Can be submerged in water/left in the sun and will not dry out as long as the caps are sealed


• Long exposure, such as storing them above a heater or in a freezing basement for months at a time, may cause the dye and alcohol to separate a little.
  
  
  
  • You would notice this if one side of the nib is coloring darker than the other side.
  
  
  • If this happens, move them to a more temperate location and store them on their side or upside down for a few days. This will remain the ink. Otherwise, no harm has been caused to your markers.
  
  
  
  


• You can travel via air with your Copic Markers.
  
  
  
  • They should not get confiscated by security if you should wish to carry them on.
  
  
  • If you decide to draw with your markers during the flight, this will adjust the air pressure inside the marker.
    
    
    
    • To keep your marker from blobbing on your paper when you land, pull the caps off both ends. This equalizes the air pressure inside.
    
    
    • If you don’t open them during the flight then they shouldn’t cause a problem. I would avoid bringing the ink refills or the air cans in your carry-on bags; place these in your checked baggage.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Why are alcohol ink so special?

Copic alcohol ink is a permanent dye that adheres to almost any surface. Copics are actually ethanol based which is a form of alcohol. They are non-toxic, though no suggested for use by children under the age of 12. Copic inks can be applied either from a marker, directly from the bottle as an ink or sprayed with an airbrush.

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