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11-12-2014, 01:06 PM
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Sticky Copic FAQ
Views: 165,887
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Heart Thanks Carmen for the glowing recommendation! I...

Thanks Carmen for the glowing recommendation! I had a BLAST teaching the classes! As I say over and over... take the technique, tweak it, and practice - practice - practice! Can't wait to see more...
02-06-2014, 07:50 AM
Replies: 3,932
Views: 235,304
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Jennaz, you can use the airbrush system to create...

Jennaz, you can use the airbrush system to create backgrounds easily. There are lots of ways to tackle it, but the most common is to stamp your image and then mask it off with a paper mask or with...
02-06-2014, 07:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 521
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Hi there! The regular Sketch markers have...

Hi there!

The regular Sketch markers have the brush tip and the chisel tip like you like... there isn't a prepackaged set of regular Sketch makers in the same colors as the anniversary set, but...
12-01-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,234
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Hi! I'm a little late for the sale info, but...

Hi! I'm a little late for the sale info, but hopefully I can share some info on buying "sets" that work well for you.

If you are new to Copics, we do offer sets of 3 markers that are perfect...
09-25-2013, 06:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 806
Posted By Colleen Schaan

The nibs are made to be replaced, so pulling them...

The nibs are made to be replaced, so pulling them out and pushing them in won't hurt them. (The chisel nib is a bit sturdier and can be pushed and pulled without any issue.) If you are going to...
09-14-2013, 04:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,783
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Karen, we recommend using a dye ink... and one of...

Karen, we recommend using a dye ink... and one of our favorites is Memento by Tsukineko. No heat setting needed. HTH
08-31-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,905
Posted By Colleen Schaan

I've had LOTS and LOTS of practice... :) the...

I've had LOTS and LOTS of practice... :) the vibrant colors are a bit more difficult to blend, but they are some of my favorite colors!

Enjoy!
08-31-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,905
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Barbara, I actually like the BG13/BG15/BG18...

Barbara, I actually like the BG13/BG15/BG18 combo, but it does take a lot of back and forth to get it to blend well. Another color that I pull in sometimes for shading with BG11/BG13/BG15 is BG67. ...
08-14-2013, 03:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,809
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Yes, the darker markers have more dye pigment in...

Yes, the darker markers have more dye pigment in them and less fluid, so they are a tiny bit thicker to begin with. Also, since it's normal to use "less" of a darker color, we often use the whole...
08-13-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,809
Posted By Colleen Schaan

I hear you Barbara! LOL I struggle with the...

I hear you Barbara! LOL I struggle with the same thing when I do hair... trying to get those super thin strokes... a lot of time I will use a colored multiliner to add the final layer. (Cheating -...
08-13-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,824
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Bound4london, When we teach beginners, we...

Bound4london,

When we teach beginners, we usually use the "small circles" method for applying ink because that really helps to saturate the paper and a wet surface will blend more easily.

As...
08-11-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,809
Posted By Colleen Schaan

You are welcome Barbara, Yes, we do have a...

You are welcome Barbara,

Yes, we do have a special anniversary edition set of Sketch markers that do have the Super Brush on one end and the Fine Nib on the other. The set is 36 of our most...
08-11-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,201
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Barbara Jay, R59 is more of an orange red than...

Barbara Jay, R59 is more of an orange red than the R89... R89 is definitely burgundy. I do sometimes use R59 with R83/R85 but then I always add R89 since it's a much deeper color. You can also use...
08-10-2013, 07:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,809
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Barbara, The standard "fine nib" that comes...

Barbara,
The standard "fine nib" that comes with the Copic Original is much smaller than the nib found on Shapies. You can also get a "Super Fine" nib to use on the Original which is more like a...
08-10-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,201
Posted By Colleen Schaan

The R8 family is the most burgundy of the reds......

The R8 family is the most burgundy of the reds... I would use R83/R85/R89 One of my favorite combinations.
08-09-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,824
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Bound4london - don't give up! As many people...

Bound4london - don't give up! As many people here have said, the paper makes a big difference. I'm sorry that your LSS gave you bad advice. :( There are a number of papers that work with Copics,...
06-18-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,296
Posted By Colleen Schaan

There are two common issues people run into when...

There are two common issues people run into when using alcohol based markers. (And easy fixes for them.)

#1 - If your marker ink is bleeding outside of the stamped image, then you have an issue...
03-19-2013, 07:18 AM
Replies: 730
Sticky Copic FAQ
Views: 165,887
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Judy M explained it perfectly. My guess is since...

Judy M explained it perfectly. My guess is since you just purchased them, the pressure inside was wonky due to shipping or a change in weather. The more you use your Copics, the more you will be...
03-19-2013, 07:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,710
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Something else that I've heard works for the...

Something else that I've heard works for the intricate dies... run them through once and then rotate the die/paper 90 degrees and run it through a second time.
Forum: Techniques
03-13-2013, 07:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,144
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Ginger, congratulations on getting your...

Ginger, congratulations on getting your compressor and ABS unit! You are going to love it!

When using the compressor with Copic markers, you do not have to worry about fumes or smells. Copic...
03-13-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 738
Posted By Colleen Schaan

The brush nib available or the Original is not as...

The brush nib available or the Original is not as long or flexible as the Super Brush nib on the Sketch, but you can still use it for the flicking motion to apply ink. It's actually a nice option...
01-30-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 43,534
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Can't wait to see the creativity here! What a...

Can't wait to see the creativity here! What a great idea!!!
01-27-2013, 10:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,461
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Hi Ladies (and gentlemen)... I see this thread is...

Hi Ladies (and gentlemen)... I see this thread is up and running again. It's been a while since the original post and discussion and I just wanted to share a few tidbits and updates with everyone. ...
12-29-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,421
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Congrats on starting your Copic collection. ...

Congrats on starting your Copic collection. Barbara has great advice... you can't go wrong with a light, medium, and dark shade in the same color, same saturation.

I have some beginner info on...
11-13-2012, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,324
Posted By Colleen Schaan

Another company that I have found has great...

Another company that I have found has great "saying" stamps is Technique Tuesday. I'm not sure if they will sell overseas, but it's worth a look. HERE...
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