tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post4404697618179527441..comments2024-03-28T12:15:05.971-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: Why Copics?Susan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-29691334947030740312017-08-08T13:22:37.146-04:002017-08-08T13:22:37.146-04:00I love my Copic markers. I probably have about 75...I love my Copic markers. I probably have about 75 as well. I bought the first few sets on ebay to get the flower colors I wanted. Then I found another seller that would let you buy a set quantity; but let you choose your colors from a list. Then I filled in. I bought a few from a local brick and mortar scrapbook store that has since gone out of business. She always had good prices on them and the refills. I have purchased some from Michaels with a coupon. I'm guessing over time that my average cost was about $4 per marker.<br /><br />I have about 10 refills of the colors I use the most. (Leafy greens, golden yellow and tan) The refills are sometimes hard to find. I've taken to ordering them from MerriArtist.com They are "fairly" reasonable and prompt.<br /><br />Because I've been adding to my collection for more that 10 years; the cost really hasn't been that bad. I use them, I have card classes with them and the grandkids use them. I am by no means proficient with them; but they work for my purposes.<br /><br />I love your little cheat sheet for them Susan. I did that with my ink pads; I really should do that with my Copics.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555524232243452021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-90098605017067263672017-07-29T00:53:56.531-04:002017-07-29T00:53:56.531-04:00I have Spectrum Noir markers. I tried them becaus...I have Spectrum Noir markers. I tried them because they are reasonably priced. There's no way I could afford Copics. The SNs work quite well for me, and they are definitely refillable. As my skills improve, I enjoy coloring more and more. I am no expert and never will be, but I do finally feel free to display my coloring without being embarrassed. Sheila Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14453580010456904917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-53585148022732128202017-07-22T10:02:26.285-04:002017-07-22T10:02:26.285-04:00Yes, Copics are good markers but truly they are no...Yes, Copics are good markers but truly they are not for me. (In the U.K. they are mega-expensive. I have found that I would rather do watercolouring....to that end I have tried Copics and also bought a rather expensive set of watercolour pencils only to be disenchanted with them. Finally I decided to try Kuretake Clean Colour markers and finally I am content and enjoy colouring with them. Nothing is cheap nowadays but if one gets value for money then it satisfies me. I did buy a basic 24 set from England after I had experimented with just a few. Then I sent for other colours from open stock at a very reasonable price each. Glad to say I am happy with my colouring now.<br />I think each one has to find out for themselves what they are happy with, so glad to have come to a conclusion.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03486171290286989247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-52968024282149623622017-07-22T09:35:33.000-04:002017-07-22T09:35:33.000-04:00so pretty..love the colours you used. Yes they ar...so pretty..love the colours you used. Yes they are expensive and it does take some practice. <br />Glad you are ok after your close call.<br />xx KarenKaren Dunbrookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11282324487256249657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-23790876627587693512017-07-21T17:25:58.950-04:002017-07-21T17:25:58.950-04:00Susan, thank you for addressing my Copics question...Susan, thank you for addressing my Copics question. And thanks to the other readers who added comments. You have given me a lot to think about—and do. I intend to follow your suggestions and try out some of the different brands of alcohol markers, including Copic. I think I'll get a few in my favorite colors (which happen to be the same as in your lovely card above), although I'm a little afraid I will like them so much I will go hog wild in buying more.... My coloring skills in all media are very elementary, so I guess I'll have to practice a lot. FWIW, I agree with you about die-cut machines—they are a black hole and I'm staying away. <br /><br />And I'm so glad you weren't going any faster, as it sounds like a terrible accident was just a second or two away.bluejeanneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05192290905096596217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-42727810488942227222017-07-21T11:20:58.944-04:002017-07-21T11:20:58.944-04:00Lovely card Susan! What a miracle the tree didn...Lovely card Susan! What a miracle the tree didn't land on you! Plus, men to help move the tree and LANDSCAPING peeps on top of that?! That's awesome to see God provide like that~Marlena M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07155797901572741026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-24125863198007690832017-07-21T11:07:40.655-04:002017-07-21T11:07:40.655-04:00Lucky you! I am glad that you weren't hurt! ...Lucky you! I am glad that you weren't hurt! How many people meet a guy with a chain saw in the car!!!!!!!<br /><br />Your colouring is excellent. I have a few of both kinds and I agree that copics are the best. I am very poor at using them. i haven't taken enough time to practise.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09392994748252498521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-43145245665110706632017-07-21T11:07:32.179-04:002017-07-21T11:07:32.179-04:00A guardian angel armed with a chain saw....awesome...A guardian angel armed with a chain saw....awesome!!!marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10156330208454543744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-80877549000201864822017-07-21T10:22:20.882-04:002017-07-21T10:22:20.882-04:00I'm so glad you are safe after your run in wit...I'm so glad you are safe after your run in with the tree, and that some angels were there to help you out.Jo Ann F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02457616140246875224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-45238667325670705302017-07-21T09:58:32.183-04:002017-07-21T09:58:32.183-04:00Beautiful card and your coloring is amazing! I hav...Beautiful card and your coloring is amazing! I have some SU alcohol markers and need to play with them (they were discontinued due to a leaking problem, I guess. Mine seem fine.)Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16291482740790080509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-7191482720796227162017-07-21T05:28:00.002-04:002017-07-21T05:28:00.002-04:00Spectrum noir alcohol markers are refillable, acco...Spectrum noir alcohol markers are refillable, according to their website: https://www.spectrumnoir.com/spectrum-noir-alcohol-marker-re-inkers/<br />:)<br />karenmariehansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766484152619973762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-40638117762959810862017-07-20T20:19:14.518-04:002017-07-20T20:19:14.518-04:00Excellent point about the refills. I didn't kn...Excellent point about the refills. I didn't know that the Spectrum Noir markers don't have a refill option. Over time, that would make a difference in cost.Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-5894679132894392102017-07-20T19:51:06.790-04:002017-07-20T19:51:06.790-04:00I'm so glad to hear that you are okay and ther...I'm so glad to hear that you are okay and there was no damage to your car.<br /><br />Love your card. That's such a wonderful sentiment. I am still working on the random bling placement. I don't know how you make it look so right.<br /><br />To chime in on the Copic debate, I have a "basic" collection as well that I've now had for about 10 years. I use mine enough that I love the fact that I can refill them, which you can't do with the Spectrum Noir. My kids also use them and I love that I can replace a damaged nib when needed. (This rarely happens, since my kids know that they have to be very respectful of Mommy's special markers or they will not be allowed in the magical crafting room - a very coveted play place.) I also use them in replacement of fabric paint markers, when needed, so that cuts down on more buying of other supplies. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243417286932900741noreply@blogger.com