Okay, okay, okay. I give up! It's time for me to learn a little about Copics! I've been hearing about Copics for at least a year now, if not longer. But since it was a "marker" and I already have a full set of markers from Stampin Up, I figured, "Who cares about a new marker?"
Sacrilege, I know!
I had a chance to see Copics up-close at the Heirloom Productions Stamp Show last month. I had a chance to try use them while I was working a make-n-take with The Stamping Studio.
Okay, NOT just a marker. But I needed to learn more! Here's a quick overview I grabbed directly from the Copics website:
Copic Markers are the original line of high quality illustrating tools, used for decades by professionals around the world. They are preferred for Architectural design, product rendering, and other forms of Industrial design. They are also popular among the hobby industry for use with models, ceramics and similar projects. We are proud to bring you the highest quality, longest lasting, most versatile markers available anywhere. With over 300 colors, replaceable nibs and ink refills, you will never need to go any further than right here for all your marker needs.
Why choose COPIC?
• Refillable ink and replaceable nibs
• 334 colors
• Guaranteed to not dry out for three years
• Copic Markers are Non-toxic
• Alcohol-based ink dries acid-free
• Our Airbrush System works with COPIC markers
• Guaranteed color consistency
Copic manufactures 4 different types of markers, as well as 4 different types of pens. With all of those choices, I have to admit I'm confused. The two most popular types of Copics are the Copic Sketch Marker (left) and the Copic Marker (right):
It's hard to see the difference in these pictures, but the Sketch Marker (left) is oval shaped and comes in 334 colors, each with a medium broad tip and a brush tip. The original Copics Marker (right) is square shaped and comes in 214 colors, each with a medium broad tip and a bullet tip.
Still confused? Yeah, me too. Why don't I let a professional take it from here. Go visit Jennifer McGuire's blog here to see her breakdown of ALL things Copic. Then, you can visit Jennifer's blog here to see a video demonstration of how Copics actually work.... and/or if you prefer a pictorial demonstration (I get impatient with videos), you can visit this link from The Stamping Studio to see a step-by-step lesson in using them.
Whew! Isn't that better?
So, if you weren't familiar with Copics already, now you at least know what everyone is talking about ... and I bet you'll be more inclined to give them a try the next time you have an opportunity :)
In fact, several of the LSS in our coverage area regularly offer Copic classes. I'm sure I'm missing some, but here are a few LSS with upcoming classes:
Uh oh...That means you may have some new product creeping into your scrap space soon. And I know what THAT means. You'll be needing more STORAGE for those new Copics! Luckily, we can help with that!!
Did you notice the Copic storage solution that Jennifer McGuire was using in her craft space?
Those babies are called Color Cubbies and are manufactured by a small company called, Studio 3 Solutions. I saw how much Jennifer loved them and thought that perhaps you might like them too!
Studio 3 Solutions has generously agreed to sponsor two (2) fantastic giveaways of their Color Cubbies! And we would HATE for those cubbies to start off empty.... so The Stamping Studio in Lincolnton, GA has generously offered to provide 3 new Copic markers to each of our two winners!
First Giveaway
One PaperCrafter's Corner reader will win a Color Cubbie and 3 Copic Markers by commenting below. To enter, tell us: Do you have any Copics? If so, which kind(s) do you prefer? Are they worth all the "buzz" surrounding them? Leave your comment by Wednesday, March 10th at midnight! Winner will be chosen at random.
Second Giveaway
Are you planning on going to the Paper Crafting Extravaganza in Perry, GA next weekend (Mar 12-14)? If so, be sure to stop by the PaperCrafter's Corner info table to say hello .... and to check out a sample of the Color Cubbie we'll be giving away in a drawing at the event! The winner of the drawing will then have the luxury of heading over to The Stamping Studio's booth at PCE to select your 3 brand new Copics in person. How fun is THAT?!
Many thanks to Studio 3 Solutions and to The Stamping Studio for donating such fun, topic-appropriate items for this great giveaway!
Don't we have fun here at PaperCrafter's Corner? If you have scrappy friends who haven't yet joined-in our fun, be sure to send 'em a link to come check us out! (Or send them a note from our facebook fan page to "suggest" they become a fan!)