Copic Markers

If you've never used Copic Markers, you're missing out. These cool little pens have an alcohol based ink that is perfect for blending. They feature replaceable nibs & refillable ink. On the flip side, they are pricey - averaging about $5 per pen. Where do you start? With 300 color choices, how do you maximize your purchase? We're here to help! This is a list of 12 basic Copic Markers that will allow you to achieve many color combinations.

YG01
G99
Y19
R35
BG11
BG49
BV08
V0000
R59
E18
E51
RV29

Remember, with Copic Markers, start with the lighter color, then use the darker one to add shading, and end by blending with the lighter color you started with. Stay within the same color family. Paper Craft Planet has a great tutorial on using Copics to color on glitter paper. The results are amazing!

 

Here's a quick refernce to help you choose the correct pens for specific color combos:

 

Green = YG01 + G99

Orange = Y19 + R35

Aqua = BG11 + BG49

Purple = BV08 + V0000

Burgundy = R59 + V0000

Brown = E18 + E51

Pink = RV29 + V000

 

Send us your favorite combos - we'd love to share them.

 

So, where do you find Copic Markers? Any of the big scrapping suppliers sell them. We got ours from www.krazykreationsstudio.com.  You can also find a retailer near you at www.copicmarker.com/dealer-locator.