About Copic Markers
Copic markers are manufactured by a company in Japan call Too Distributions and sold as Koppica markers. They are distributed to the United States through Imagination International, Inc. The company has been around for over 30 years and the markers continue to keep strong support in the art and professional design community as well as the paper crafting industry.
- Tip Details: Brush tip on one end and chisel tip on the other. Replaceable bullet tips are available. The Super Brush tip is a patented design. It is very durable and flexible. It has a learning curve while you familiarize yourself with how it works, but has the feel and application of a paint brush and is capable of advanced art techniques. All of the tips are replaceable.
- Color Varieties: Currently Have 358 Sketch Marker Colors
- Purchase Details: Can be purchased individually or in sets of 12, 36 or 72. The company sells four different marker styles (Sketch, Chao, Wide and Regular) as well as a large line of additional art writers including multiliner sketching pens and Spica glitter pens. These markers are widely used in professional art and illustration fields so they can easily be found at both art and craft supply stores.
- Labeling: The caps are made with example colors and have embossed names and codes so the information won’t rub off.
- Downsides: The predominate downside is the high price point, but these markers can also take more practice to master and have a complicated and intricate system that can take crafters a little while to learn.
- Upsides: These markers are very durable and high quality. They work fine in hot or cold environments. They also have low-odor and guaranteed color consistency. The sketch markers are also compatible with the company’s air brush system. The small, smooth marker is ergonomic and comfortable for most users.
- *Big Upside: Mostly, the Copic markers have a pleasing, smooth, velvety feel as they lay color down and the special brush tip can provide the highest artistic quality of work.
Here are a few examples of Cedar Chest Designs images that are colored using Copic Markers.
