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I'm feeling like the minority among my stamping friends because I don't own any copics nor do I really want to. I've used them and understand their bennifits but even so I'd rather spend that kind of cash on rubber! I do have to admit I have bought a full set of the spica glitter pens but thats as far as I'll go.
I'm just wondering if I'm really in the minority on the grand scheme of things for a large group of stampers.
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I'm with you - I haven't bitten quite yet and I spend a TON on stamping/scrapping supplies. I don't think I'd use them much if I did get them. I still have 120 prismacolor pencils that I haven't used once. I did sharpen them all and they look lovely in 2 containers on my desk, though. As for the Copics, I keep reading how you have to practice with them, etc. Makes me tired.
I only want them because everyone else has them lol! I don't think I need them or will use them much as I do not have many stamps that I color in and I think I would prefer using watercolors! I would like to try them though, if only I knew someone who had them!
I owned about 10 Copics (purchased individually at Hobby Lobby), but I ended up selling them here in the BST Forum. After using the Copics for a little while, I decided I needed to either invest in more colors and spend more time trying to master them, or just give them up completely. Because of the $$ involved, I gave them up. I have plenty of other coloring tools that I love (watercolor crayons, colored pencils, watercoloring w/ reinkers), so I really don't miss the Copics.
On the other hand, when I see some of the amazing blog posts that show beautiful artwork and all the Copics the artist used, I get a little weak in my resolve. But, ultimately, I know I can live without Copics.
I've been bitten in the sense that I want them badly! But I just can't justify the cost, and I wouldn't be patient enough to order them one at a time lol! So I made a compromise and bought a set of 36 prismacolor markers on ebay for 25$. I hear they are very similar.
I'm not convinced that I need them either! I did buy new Koh-I-Noor pencils recently and tried Gamsol. I love this technique and I'm doing great with it. I think I'll stick with this for awhile.
I've been bitten in the sense that I want them badly! But I just can't justify the cost, and I wouldn't be patient enough to order them one at a time lol! So I made a compromise and bought a set of 36 prismacolor markers on ebay for 25$. I hear they are very similar.
I do own hundreds (literally) of Prisma Color markers from when I was in design school but the tips are very different. Mine all have a chisel tip and a fine point. I do like the copic brush tip a lot but I think I can accomplish most of what I've seen with my SU markers and a blender pen.
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I just got my Copics last week and I love them. I love how vivid they are. Yet, I still use my SU markers, crayons, etc., for different things. I think that there's room for both. The learning curve on Copics is a big one, but it's a challenge and I like that.
I've got the Copic flu... I am in love with them... it did take a while to figure out how to use them... but now I NEED every color available... RIGHT NOW!!! (boy, sounds more like an addiction then a flu...)
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I have 5 copics I got in swaps, and have purchased some Prismacolor markers to go with them. I like the effect you get with them, and will probably buy a few more of either brand in my favorite colors. I've been using them with my SU markers and watercolor crayons to get different effects on my projects. I do like how saturated the colors are. It's difficult to get that vivid of a color with the SU markers and have it look nice. And the flesh tones are awesome! If you only own one copic or Prismacolor marker, make it a flesh tone one! So much better than SU's blush blossom!
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I love my Twinkling H2Os which I use a lot. I also have good watercolour pencils, and while I think the results people can get with the Copics can be amazing, I'm not sure I want such strong saturated colours. And, even in magazines over here, I've seen some very below-standard colouring, where it almost looks as if a child had used a marker. So I remain to be convinced that I personally need them, let alone have the time to learn to use them well, but each to their own and vive la diff�rence.
:oops: I dont have them and don't really plan on getting them, I have my SU markers and water color pencils that I use for classes and workshops but for my personal projects I actually use artist water colors
I have 5 copics I got in swaps, and have purchased some Prismacolor markers to go with them. I like the effect you get with them, and will probably buy a few more of either brand in my favorite colors. I've been using them with my SU markers and watercolor crayons to get different effects on my projects. I do like how saturated the colors are. It's difficult to get that vivid of a color with the SU markers and have it look nice. And the flesh tones are awesome! If you only own one copic or Prismacolor marker, make it a flesh tone one! So much better than SU's blush blossom!
You've got a really good point with the flesh tones. OK, you may have sold me (but on flesh tones only!)
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I have like 12 now. I just started "collecting all 322"! Hee hee. I love them. I don't think they are as hard as people let on. I have decided to buy a few at a time. My birthday is Thursday and I hope I get money, cause I am getting more colors! ;) I love all my coloring mediums and they all produce different looks. I love that you can airbrush with the copics! Guess you can tell what my answer is.
I put the first option although I haven't used mine yet and still have some on order. So I guess I am not sure yet. I have jumped on the buying bandwagon but not the using one yet.
Here's a little food for thought. I understand those of you who are skeptical about copics. I felt like you (rather save my money for rubber) for a long time, but then I came across this little piece of advice from Debbie Gimbel in a tutorial she wrote on prismacolor pencils:
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I am not going to embarrass you by asking how much you have invested in your stamps. But what good are they if you don't have the right materials to back them up? I know lots of stampers who hesitate to buy a $6 or $8 stamp pad, plus a re-inker, but will then buy $50 more in stamps, which they can't get to work for them. You know you're in the right mode if your pencils and markers outnumber your stamps by three-fold. So lay in a full supply of pads (with a re-inker for each, by the way), paper, markers and pencils, nail your coloring and then go back to stamp shopping.
I thought about it for a long time and it made sense to me that having a foundation of good tools with which to work (play) would allow me to produce better results. As a result, I decided to temporarily cut back on the number of stamps I was buying and spend some time/money building up my basic tools. I haven't regretted that decision.
I bought some last week at Hobby Lobby on sale. Then read some of the SCS posts about getting them cheaper online at carpediemstore. So I took mine back to Hobby Lobby this past weekend. So I did own some for like 2 days. LOL ;)
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Yes, I have the 36 piece A, B and C set of Ciaos and I do love them although I am still learning. If you have them or are still not sure, I highly recommend this blog:
This blog has only been recently started, so by all means go back to the beginning. It has helped me tremendously. The first tip that made a world of difference was to saturate the cardstock until it bled through. I had much better success when I learned that.
That said, I still love SU markers, colored pencils, SU ink pads, watercolor pencils with blender pens, aquapainter and stumps with blending solution. There really is something for everyone. Whatever "clicks" for you
I absolutely love my copics. When I tried to go back to SU markers it was so painful. I have appx 50 sketch copics and I buy more when I can. I get them at Hobby Lobby with 40% coupon but will have run out of colors with them soon. The best thing I have recently found is that you can color on copied image from copy machine (on Georgia Pacific card stock) and the ink won't bleed. No smears or anything. How fab is that?? Give a try girls. I'm sure you won't regret it.
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Here's a little food for thought. I understand those of you who are skeptical about copics. I felt like you (rather save my money for rubber) for a long time, but then I came across this little piece of advice from Debbie Gimbel in a tutorial she wrote on prismacolor pencils:
I thought about it for a long time and it made sense to me that having a foundation of good tools with which to work (play) would allow me to produce better results. As a result, I decided to temporarily cut back on the number of stamps I was buying and spend some time/money building up my basic tools. I haven't regretted that decision.
Amen Sister! You can do so much more if you invest in your tools! Copics are not cheap, but they are lifetime markers. You can refill them & get new tips. One SU marker costs 3.25. There isn't that much difference in cost really and the coloring with copics is so much nicer. JMO.
I have some, I've seen the tutorials on how to use them and I still can't color with them. I'm going to CHA and they are supposed to be having a free class so we will see.
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I'm feeling like the minority among my stamping friends because I don't own any copics nor do I really want to. I've used them and understand their bennifits but even so I'd rather spend that kind of cash on rubber! I do have to admit I have bought a full set of the spica glitter pens but thats as far as I'll go.
I'm just wondering if I'm really in the minority on the grand scheme of things for a large group of stampers.
I have about 30 or so and they are nice but I can't color with them well enough to worry with getting any more.
I think I use my SU! markers and reinkers as well as necessary for my stamping needs, kwim?
Your cards are great so it looks to me like what you are doing now is working for you
I don't own any, although I've used some of my friend's. While I agree that they are beautiful colors, I just can't justify spending that amount of money. Plus, I really don't want to have to take a class just to learn how to use them well.
I use so many different coloring mediums, in which I've invested a lot of time and money, so I really don't feel the need to have one more. I do own around 4-5 neutral Prismacolor markers, which I really like on the rare occasion that I need them. Looks like there are more of us (non-owners) than I thought;) .
I was about a second away from buying Copics- the full set of them. But I was getting ready to sign up as a demo for SU!, so I decided not to get them. I got the SU! markers and I LOVE coloring with them, I don't feel like I am missing out on the Copic craze.
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I love what others do with them. But, personally, I do not need them and do not anticipate needing them at any time in the near future. I happy with the coloring materials I already own.
I have a 72 set of prismacolors, and entire set of SU markers and still want some Copics because I love the flesh tone but those are definitely on hold for awhile.
I just got some yesterday. I use Prismacolor primarily, however, I wanted to try these. Well, I wasn't convinced until I went back to the store to get some better coordinating colors, and, well, I think I like them. They are a bit easier to blend, BUT you have to have the colors close in number. I learned that after the set I got yesterday was not blending well. I bought a few single markers to go with what I have and LOVE them now.
I do think markers in general make cards look nicer when they are posted on the internet. I often see people who make cards and color them in pencil who don't quite realize that they color so lightly that you can barely see what they have done. I see cards I like and click to enlarge them, but would never leave a comment saying "This would really look great if you knew how to color to its full advantage." But I sure do think it.
I do think markers in general make cards look nicer when they are posted on the internet. I often see people who make cards and color them in pencil who don't quite realize that they color so lightly that you can barely see what they have done. I see cards I like and click to enlarge them, but would never leave a comment saying "This would really look great if you knew how to color to its full advantage." But I sure do think it.
i've seen many people, even on this thread, who use copics and just colour in the image, no shading, etc... for that use i would NOT invest in copics, but if you are going to use them to their full potential (practice, take classes etc..) then do it.
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