Copics and In-Color 2010

[atsamom]

I was thrilled to get a piece of each new in-color at a party yesterday. I came right home and matched up to my Copics. I have an extensive collection of Copics - but not every one - there may be something better. But, all in all, I am thrilled with these matches.

FYI: I use Neenah Classic Crest paper and Memento Black Ink

I have included a link to the cards that I made demonstrating the matches.

Melon Mambo, Copic RV29
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Soft Suede, Copic E44
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Crushed Curry, Copic Y26
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Dusty Durango, Copic E08
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Bermuda Bay, Copic BG15
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Rich Razzleberry, Copic V06This is the only match that I am not totally thrilled with. This is the only Copic color family with the same reddish base - but the next darker one is way too dark.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Have fun!!
Kim

[Choc0holic]

Thanks for doing this!!! Sure saves me some time!

[beccabatgirl]

Thanks so much!

[Quiltnstamper]

I was just wondering about this. Thanks so much.

[scrappingmelissa]

love these colors!! thank you so much for doing this.

[michellesscrap]

What is In Color?

[atsamom]

In-colors are Stampin Ups new colors each year. They only keep them for one year, and they are usually quite nice. These colors are coming out on July 1st.

[Naoual]

Originally Posted by atsamom

In-colors are Stampin Ups new colors each year. They only keep them for one year, and they are usually quite nice. These colors are coming out on July 1st.

Thanks for the info. I was also wondering what In-Colors are. Too bad we don't have Stampin' up in the Netherlands *boohoo*

xx Naoual

[lisahenke]

thanks! for the info. Here is another set of suggestions I was given by one of my swap group members. I have not done the comparison myself, but it is always interesting to see other's interpretations.
Melon: RV 17 & 19 (these match the PTI Raspberry Fizz colors listed on their website as the two colors are almost a spot on match)
Curry: YR 23 & 24
Durango: E 17 & 19
Razzleberry: RV69
Suede: E 44 & 47
Bermuda: BG 49
FYI!

[michellesscrap]

Thanks for the info! How do they compare to copics price wise, quality wise, are they alchohol based?

Sorry to be a pest. I have a SU demonstator nearby.

[lisahenke]

Originally Posted by michellesscrap

Thanks for the info! How do they compare to copics price wise, quality wise, are they alchohol based?

Sorry to be a pest. I have a SU demonstator nearby.

sorry, but do you mean how do SU markers and copics compare? in my oppionion they don't. SU markers are waterbased and a lot cheaper. You can't do the blending like you can with copics. I'm an SU demo and use my SU markers for plenty (mostly for coloring directly on my stamps), but I like to have the copic color matches so I can use them with my non-su stamps. I'm an equal opportunity stamper there is so many threads on this topic, do a search and be prepared to READ!

[atsamom]

I did some more playing for Rich Razzleberry. First, I wandered into my local art supply store and played with Prismacolor markers. (Alcohol-based, cheaper than copics, but don't have a brush end - just a thin and thick). No match for Razzleberry, but these others worked:

Melon Mambo, PM7
Soft Suede, PM200
Crushed Curry, PM18
Dusty Durango, PM153
Bermuda Bay, PM37

So, after that disappointment, I came home and played with Copic combinations for Razzleberry and found one that I liked!!

First color with R59, then add V06 on top. See this in my gallery: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318.

Now I am happy!!

Kim

[atsamom]

First of all, let me say that I am THRILLED to find out that Stampin' Up is including markers for the In-Colors this year!!!

Stampin' Up markers vs. Copics have very different uses.

1. With Stampin' Up markers you can color directly on the stamp - don't do that with Copics.

2. With Stampin' Up markers you can watercolor. Put a little color on one part of the image, then use an aquapainter to pull the color around - it's gorgeous. Doesn't work with Copics.

3. You can color in images on paper with Stampin' Up markers with a couple of drawbacks. You can often see the markers lines. And..if you try to keep coloring over top to get rid of the marker lines eventually the paper with fall apart.

4. Copics avoid the problems of #3. You can color over one spot on the paper all day and the paper doesn't fall apart. In fact, you WANT your color to seep through to the back (fully saturate the paper). This allows you to blend colors for shading and to color until there are no markers lines. It's a very even finish - and very well-blended.

But...if you haven't started with COPICS - be fully aware that they are $$$$$. Absolutely not worth the hassle if your Stampin' Up markers serve your purpose!

Kim

[krista824]

Thanks so much for posting this!! Did a quick search and found exactly what I was looking for. This is great!

[toodlesyall]

Thank you so much for doing this. This is great to know!

[stampercat53]

Is there a chart somewhere that matches all of the colors of SU markers to Copic?

[My3LittleMonkeys]

Originally Posted by stampercat53

Is there a chart somewhere that matches all of the colors of SU markers to Copic?

Here is mine, comprised from numerous threads here on SCS. Hope it helps some.

[n5stamper]

Whoo Hoo , thanks Kim for such details and work.

[n5stamper]

Kim,
I just have to say I agree in some ways with the marker comparrison. I love being able to omit using SU markers but I absolutely LOVE the rich coloring effect that the Copics have without overlapping lines.
I also have to say I will take some of the credit for the In-color Markers as I participated recently in the SU Survey and every single opportunity I had to mention the need for matching In-Color Markes I did and did it extensively. So I hope I had some influence on their decision to produce these. Even if I didn't play any part in it I am SO SO Happy they did include them.
Neva

Originally Posted by atsamom

First of all, let me say that I am THRILLED to find out that Stampin' Up is including markers for the In-Colors this year!!!

Stampin' Up markers vs. Copics have very different uses.

1. With Stampin' Up markers you can color directly on the stamp - don't do that with Copics.

2. With Stampin' Up markers you can watercolor. Put a little color on one part of the image, then use an aquapainter to pull the color around - it's gorgeous. Doesn't work with Copics.

3. You can color in images on paper with Stampin' Up markers with a couple of drawbacks. You can often see the markers lines. And..if you try to keep coloring over top to get rid of the marker lines eventually the paper with fall apart.

4. Copics avoid the problems of #3. You can color over one spot on the paper all day and the paper doesn't fall apart. In fact, you WANT your color to seep through to the back (fully saturate the paper). This allows you to blend colors for shading and to color until there are no markers lines. It's a very even finish - and very well-blended.

But...if you haven't started with COPICS - be fully aware that they are $$$$$. Absolutely not worth the hassle if your Stampin' Up markers serve your purpose!

Kim

[Stampitude]

Originally Posted by My3LittleMonkeys

Here is mine, comprised from numerous threads here on SCS. Hope it helps some.

Thank you so much for sharing. I know that had to take you quite some time to put together. However, my operating system is not microsoft and can't open the file. Could you change the format to .txt, or .pdf . That would make the file more generic and more people would be able to open it. Sorry to be a pain.

Thank you either way!
Mandy

[croppingjuju]

Originally Posted by atsamom

I was thrilled to get a piece of each new in-color at a party yesterday. I came right home and matched up to my Copics. I have an extensive collection of Copics - but not every one - there may be something better. But, all in all, I am thrilled with these matches.

FYI: I use Neenah Classic Crest paper and Memento Black Ink

I have included a link to the cards that I made demonstrating the matches.

Melon Mambo, Copic RV29
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Soft Suede, Copic E44
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Crushed Curry, Copic Y26
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Dusty Durango, Copic E08
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Bermuda Bay, Copic BG15
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Rich Razzleberry, Copic V06This is the only match that I am not totally thrilled with. This is the only Copic color family with the same reddish base - but the next darker one is way too dark.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...&ppuser=120318

Have fun!!
Kim

Thanks for enabling......I just so happen to have a few spots left in my case to fill.....

[atsamom]

Originally Posted by lisahenke

thanks! for the info. Here is another set of suggestions I was given by one of my swap group members. I have not done the comparison myself, but it is always interesting to see other's interpretations.
Melon: RV 17 & 19 (these match the PTI Raspberry Fizz colors listed on their website as the two colors are almost a spot on match)
Curry: YR 23 & 24
Durango: E 17 & 19
Razzleberry: RV69
Suede: E 44 & 47
Bermuda: BG 49
FYI!

I have been out of town for a few days and away from my copics, but as soon as I got back, I wanted to play with these other options.

It's really important to realize that with any Copic list, your paper can make a difference in color. I use Neenah Classic Crest. I did just play with Papertreys paper and found it quite comparable.

Thank you very much to Lisa for her list. I am very excited to have some options other than my short list.

1. Curry - I like all the suggestions. On my paper, I think my Copic match of Y26 is a truer match, but I could definitely see using YR23 and 24 as they are "richer" - just prettier colors.

2. Melon - I can't believe that I am about to say this - but I don't have any luck with the PaperTrey recommended RV17 and 19. (I love EVERYTHING PaperTrey, except for these colors.) I find those two colors to be too "purple" for paperTreys Raspberry or for Stampin Up's melon. I still like RV29 for Melon (FYI - I use RV09 for PaperTrey)

3. Durango, I don't have E17 or E19 so can't tell if I like them. I really think E08 matches well.

4. Razzleberry - I don't have RV69, but am definitely going to order it. I had originally recommended V06 as an almost match, but I really like the combo of coloring R59 first, then V06 - it's almost perfect. (There's a swatch of this in my gallery too - you can see the link earlier in this thread)

5. Suede - E44 or E47, we all like those two.

6. Bermuda - on my paper, BG49 comes up a little too "blue". I like BG15.

Now that I have thoroughly obsessed with color-matching (it's fun, though!!!) - it's time for me to actually create something.

Kim

[becb75]

So jealous those new in-colours look fab - we aren't getting new in-colours until September 2010 down under!

[keddings]

Thanks to ALL you lovely ladies for the Copic to SU! matches. I am just starting my collection of Copics and all the information you have shared will be sooooooooo helpful!! You're the best!!

[sowaller]

Originally Posted by My3LittleMonkeys

Here is mine, comprised from numerous threads here on SCS. Hope it helps some.

Thanks so much for sharing!!

[atsamom]

I just got some new Copics and definitely picked up RV69 which was recommended about halfway through this thread for Rich Razzleberry. I LIKE it.

It picks up more of the red than the purple so you may not want to use it everytime that you use Rich Razzleberry, but it is a nice rich color! (I do have a Copic combo listed a few posts earlier that I like also.)

[lac2910]

Thanks so much for doing the work for us!

[cltomes]

Awesome - thanks!!!

[debzi333]

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