which copics?

[queen bee]

I am ready to purchase a FEW copics do shading/halo highlighting around an image. Which copics do I want, sketch, original, ciao...?

[sparkplug17]

It depends on what kind of tips you want. The Ciao and Sketch have a brush on one tip and a broad nib on the other. The original has a smaller and finer one on one end instead of a brush tip.

The Ciao holds the least amount of ink though, so since you're only buying a few to highlight, you might want to buy either the Sketch or the Original, since it'll last longer.

[dstfrommi]

I have some of each and they all do a great job, but the Sketch are my favorite.

[jellychick]

Check out this video by Amy R, she has some awesome Copic suggestions and coloring videos....

http://prairiepaperandink.typepad.co...ons-video

[Scrap2day]

I use Sketch and love them! The cio's are cheaper but hold less ink.

http://copicbuzz.blogspot.com/

[Cardmaking-Comp]

Here in the UK the majority of the craft shops are only stocking the Ciao - so far the ones I have puchased have been fine and the ink seems to be lasting well. The annoying thing is that as they are getting more popular they have hiked the price up from �1.99 to �2.30 ( and some places �2.35).
If you only want a few maybe go with the cheapest to see how you get on with them

Susan
http://www.cardmaking-companion.com

[Zoey06]

I have heard a lot about how "great" the copic markers are. Since I plan on purchasing some which colors and what type should I begin with?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

[jellychick]

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Originally Posted by Zoey06

I have heard a lot about how "great" the copic markers are. Since I plan on purchasing some which colors and what type should I begin with?

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks!

I think you should get the Sketch or original ones

[Dee Peelar]

There is an entire thread dedicated to this hehe. Prepare yourself for some homework hehe. Try them out before you invest in a whole lot of them. Make sure you have the right ink and right paper to get the desired effect and if your LSS offers classes even better. I know when I bought mine I started off with colors I was attracted too a lot of the dark richer saturation. Ones that ended in 5, 7 and nine but now that I have had them for awhile I find myself using the ligher ones more. Good luck. Oh here's that link.

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