Intro to Ideas, Techniques & How To
COPIC Markers are a high quality marker and designed to give the finest result if used properly. Below are suggestions for using the markers, using the airbrush, creating comics as well as a list of frequently asked questions.
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How To Use COPIC Markers
Always use good paper with a smooth and tight surface. Art stores sell "Marker" tablets. We also sell these tablets. They make colors appear brighter and use less ink in the process. A rough paper will not only absorb too much ink but may also bleed along the edge of the line.
When trying to blend colors or mix colors together use the special "COLORLESS BLENDER" Marker #0. This marker works best on MARKER TABLET PAPER because the ink needs to remain on the surface to mix. It is very difficult to blend colors on an absorbent paper. See more details about our Colorless Blender in our catalog.
Adding white to your art work. Markers are a dye based system and thus only tiny particles can move through the fiber tips. White ink is too think to be effective in a marker. If you need to add white highlights to a drawing or to cover up an area that you don't want to show then use Opaque White. This comes in a jar and should be stirred and applied by a tiny brush. Always clean the brush with soap and water after using.
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How To Refill COPIC Markers
COPIC Marker Nib
The markers are refillable and when markers streak with white lines it is time to refill marker. Please check your art store or this web site to find Various Ink and order based upon number on cap. Use the information sheet on Re-filling COPIC Markers to help you in the process.
How To Change Marker Nibs
COPIC Marker Nibs Nine styles of COPIC interchangeable nibs - from broad to calligraphy - provide greater freedom of technique in your renderings.
- COPIC nibs deliver clear, vibrant color on photocopied surfaces as well as glass, plastics and metals.
- The nibs are made of a strong, but flexible polyester for smooth, consistent application.
- Note: The COPIC Marker nibs cannot be used with the Sketch Markers.
COPIC Marker Nibs Our special COPIC Tweezers allow you to quickly change the COPC nibs.
- Easy no-mess nib change gets you drawing again in minutes.
- Being able to change nibs quickly helps you keep up with the most demanding marker techniques.
1. Using the tweezers pull the large nib out of the marker.
2. Insert the Nib slowly back into the marker.
3. The ink will wick from the inside out to the end of the nib. This may take a few minutes.
How To Use the Airbrush System with COPIC Markers
COPIC Marker Airbrush System Airbrush effects can be achieved using COPIC Markers in a special attachment available through this web site. The air source can be portable air cans or an air compressor.
Use the chisel end of the marker in the special airbrush adapter for COPIC Markers.
Pressure should be around 45 pounds per sq.inch (PSI)
Always practice moving the airbrush close to and farther away from paper surface to achieve graduate tones.
Making simple masks or stencils from paper, stick-on notes, or special stencil film will help control the areas of spray by the airbrush. Torn paper can give a very good edge for landscape work.
Many books and magazines are available on using airbrushes, Most refer to the traditional airbrush but many of the techniques also apply to the COPIC system.
Airbrushed effects can be used in illustration, comics, background sets for animation, etc.
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