Copics Anyone????

[PennyDuncan]

Hey everyone......I just thought I would share with you all that I've decided that I'm going to sell all of my Copic markers......I finally have realized that I much more prefer my Dick Blick Alcohol markers and my Bics and Sharpies......IF anyone might be interested you can see more info about them on my blog.....NO PRESSURE...just want to let any of those who might be interested know.......
http://pennyduncancreations.blogspot.com........

[fairwayflunkie]

Well phooey...if they would have been sketches I would have jumped on it...but alas...I only have the holder for the sketches....anyway it's full and I really have to stop buying craft supplies....they will be gone in not time....

[Gigi]

Hey everyone......I just thought I would share with you all that I've decided that I'm going to sell all of my Copic markers......I finally have realized that I much more prefer my Dick Blick Alcohol markers and my Bics and Sharpies......IF anyone might be interested you can see more info about them on my blog.....NO PRESSURE...just want to let any of those who might be interested know.......
http://pennyduncancreations.blogspot.com........

WOW!! I have the sketches too! And I am not even going to ask why you like the Dick Blick better!!!

[kathybessey]

Well dang it looks like I missed out

[PennyDuncan]

I'm so happy to report they are all GONE!!!!! Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ME....Now they will be going to homes that love them!!!!

[Elizabeth]

Thanks, Penny!!! I think you just "dis-enabled" me!!! I have been thinking I "need" the copics, since everyone else seems to have them. But I have plenty of Sharpies and Bics, and if you like them better, than I'm sure I do too! LOL!

[Suzan]

Can you all blend withthe sharpies and bics and if you can what do you use, I bought some blending solution this weekend and it didn't work.

[Angel135612]

Suzan,.. Gina K used the copic colorless blender to blend the bic markers... not sure about the sharpies. What type of blending solution did you get? I haven't tried enough different ones to know how much of a difference the brand would make. I have some Dove Blending solution, that I bought ages ago.. and my Copic blender.. although I haven't tried to do much with either of them yet... just no time to sit and play with coloring right now.

[Suzan]

It is Adirondack Blending Solution, It didn't do anything, but I did google it and read a few areas that talking about it. Sharpies are quick drying and there are some techniques but I haven't tried them yet. Also supposedly there is a sharpie blender but I have been able to find it yet.

[Gigi]

Suzan -

Here is a tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers on how to get the Bic and Sharpies to work like Copics http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forum ... 57037.html

[Suzan]

Thank you Gigi

[Gigi]

You are welcome - hope it's helpful!

[Suzan]

Well it was informative but the technique didn't work for me. I just end up with a mess.

[Thyme]

Did anybody follow another product that was mentioned - the Inktense pencils?

[Suzan]

No ok, where was it mentioned and what are they. The only reason I am even pursuing this is I have a bunch of sharpies so I thought I would start to try and use them when I want more depth and stuff.

[Thyme]

They are a watercolour pencil but one that gives a more intense colour, lookimng more like inks than watercolour. And once they are dry they are waterproof so you can add more stuff over the top
do a google for Derwent Inktense pencils
I succumbed!.

[pigtailpat]

Dawn -

It's good to know you succumb like the rest of us........

whhhhhhhhhhhooooooooooo dawn - didyasee the blocks??

http://www.dickblick.com/products/derwe ... se-blocks/

good for fabric/quilts.........

Pat

[Thyme]

yep, saw the blocks but thought I would start with the pencils and go on from there. Got a set of 72
I already have a fantastic set of watercolour pencils, and a full set of prismacolour, so thought these would be a nice addition

[scrappinwithz]

So glad these sold before I saw this post!! Thanks Penny....lol.
Z

[PennyDuncan]

LOL......You're cute Z...I was shocked how fast they went....I know this has been answered already Suzan..but just so you know...the Copic blending pen DOES work with both the Bics and the Sharpies........