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Fine coloring with Copics
I am in need of help once again and know this is the best place to turn to---how do you color finely with Copics. The nib is just too big and when the ink hits the paper it spreads out, if that makes sense. Yes, I have the right paper types and have taken one class (but obviously I am in need of a refresher). I only have the Ciao pens since that is what is sold locally here. I do like the idea of them--but want to be able to color small things without making a mess, etc. Appreciate the help in advance.
Or if I can order a fine tip to replace the big one that would be wonderful too.
I use Ciao and you can colour small areas with the brush nib, you just need a very light hand. Hold the marker as upright as you can and practise just barely touching the tip of the nib to the paper. If you hold the marker at an angle, you will inevitably get more of the nib in contact with the paper.
I do what Angelnorth suggests as well. I also make sure I have my reading glasses on Sometimes I pull out the magnifying glass as well. Old eyes you know...
I follow these tips, too. Also sit with my work right underneath my craft light.
PS When you have "old eyes" you sometimes have "old" friends and relatives. If I do goof slightly coloring an image, you can be sure I try to send that particular card to one them, as they probably can't see it either, and not one of the young'uns.:mrgreen:
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I color small little stems and such on images with the brush nib too. You just use the very, tiny, teeny tip with a light touch. Mine doesn't spread or go out of the lines with that method. Good luck to you!
I like the bullet nib for fine detail, but that nib isn't on the sketch or caio. You can do fine detail with the chisel nib. Just use a corner of it. Takes some practice and a light hand. The bullet nib is the easiest.
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Sounds like I need to do even more practicing with my Copics with your wonderful ideas. Too bad I can't change the tip though. Oh well---I'll keep playing.
I hold the marker completely vertical and use a very light touch as Joanne said, but I also "move rather quickly" .
When the nip touches the paper it draws ink from it. The longer the nib tip is in contact with the paper the more ink it will dispense. It will spread if too much ink is applied.
I just colored tiny flower stems that were only as wide as the very tip of the marker and did not have any color over the lines.
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Fine coloring with Copics
