Copic Sketch Set 6 Earth Essentials

I swatch my markers upon receiving them. Firstly, I'm excited that they arrived. Secondly, I need to make sure they are functional. This one swatched mostly dried out. Blick replaced it right away. Yeah! Thanks Blick.

I wasn't sure where to start with building a Copic marker collection so I started with this 24-piece set and it turned out to be a good decision. I supplemented this set with some bolder, more primary colors as well as a some neutrals/earth tones and I've got a pretty good range to work with now. If the 72-piece sets seem overwhelming to you like they did for me this set is a good step in the right direction. I like that is includes some grays as well which blend well with any of the colors to adjust the tones to achieve different saturation levels.#sweepstakes

I use Copic markers for coloring my hand stamped greeting cards. I am not a professional artist by any means of the word, but I have tried some other brands of alcohol markers, so I do have something to compare with them.Copics blend easily and the brush tips are flexible, but firm enough color accurately. The brand is well established and you can find a lot free video tutorials online in all aspects using the markers.Being able to refill my markers is more than about saving money. It is environmentally important to me to use a marker that can be refilled. I haven't found Copic Various Ink refills in stores, but they are widely available online. All of their handmade replacement nibs are also available and are interchangeable, allowing you to use the tip you ... MoreI use Copic markers for coloring my hand stamped greeting cards. I am not a professional artist by any means of the word, but I have tried some other brands of alcohol markers, so I do have something to compare with them.Copics blend easily and the brush tips are flexible, but firm enough color accurately. The brand is well established and you can find a lot free video tutorials online in all aspects using the markers.Being able to refill my markers is more than about saving money. It is environmentally important to me to use a marker that can be refilled. I haven't found Copic Various Ink refills in stores, but they are widely available online. All of their handmade replacement nibs are also available and are interchangeable, allowing you to use the tip you prefer. Once you own the barrel you can use it for a lifetime. The fact Copics don't fill our landfills is worth a lot. If you continue to refill them, the price evens out.I use the Sketch markers because the barrels are compatible with Copic's airbrush system. Otherwise, the Ciaos would probably be my choice, because of the cap. The Ciao barrel is round and the Sketch is oval. Being oval, the tip of the marker tends to hit the inside of the cap when it is being replaced. The ink that gets inside the cap transfers back onto the barrel of the marker. Eventually, the ink dries and becomes sticky, making it slightly harder to remove the cap. It's not a deal breaker for me, the cap and area around the marker tip need cleaning more often. If I didn't airbrush, I would own more Ciaos. The quality is the same and so are the tips. The only differences are the Ciao's smaller barrel doesn't hold as much ink, they aren't available in as many colors, and the caps don't seem to transfer the ink. I am pointing this out in such detail, because I don't think I have seen it in any reviews I have read. I still feel Sketch markers are high quality and I am glad they are what I invested in from the beginning.