Copic Sketch Alcohol Markers 12pc Basic Set

This is a fun set. You can enjoy copic markers with this set for a relatively low price for copics. You can't do the three color blending thing that so many seem to enjoy, but if you want to do some shading with these, get a neutral grey (I use N4 a lot) and use it under the various colors for shadowing, I personally think it looks a bit more realistic than the three tone method. You also really should experiment with 'mixing' the various colors in this set with each other by layering one over another. You will find out its a whole lot more colors than it seems to be. Especially because switching the order that you layer them in changes the resulting color slightly. There aren't any flesh tones, if you like to color people, the brown is actually quite useless for the darker skin tones of humans, it's too red. Look around the internet for tips on good markers to buy for skin colors. It depends on what color of people you would like to depict,of course but there are tips all over and youtube is the best for teaching you how to handle copics. Some hints: store the copics flat to avoid them leaking too much, usually into the cap (there doesn't seem to be a way to totally prevent this) but sometimes on your drawing or coloring. When they do leak, which they always do, into the cap, clean it out with alcohol on a q-tip or you are going to get that problem where the cap either won't open or won't close. If one does squirt onto your drawing (or preferably, before it does, try them on another piece of paper first), solve the problem by taking off the caps on BOTH ends and letting it lie flat for maybe a minute. this seems to regulate that every time. I'm putting this information here as from what I see online, the benefits of copics are touted all over and the drawbacks are NEVER mentioned, though when you google a specific problem (i.e, the leaking into the cap thing) you soon find that you are far from the only person who has had an issue with this. I do love my copic markers and I think that the way they blend and the way they go smoothly on paper makes up for the issues with them. I look forward to reusing them for many years with refills. However, I think I ought also to mention that they are not the only good brand out there and that they are actually compatible with other good brands, such as prismacolor markers, which I also love (and I love that you don't get the messy caps with those, although you also don't get the refills). Mixing the two kinds (and probably some others, though I haven't gone there yet) is not only cost effective,but gets you different kinds of colors, Prismacolor markers are brighter and more vibrant than Copics.But they blend together with them smoothly and super well. You can also layer colored pencils on top of Copics for beautiful effects. Look that up on youtube too. So you don't really NEED to spend $600 on the complete Copics, either all at once or over time (though you may want too). I've got this set and about six other copics plus six prismacolor markers and there is no color I can't get in several shades using those 24 (which include several flesh tones and some of the greys in both sets). And no, I'm not a professional or very experienced artist. So if you use these right, they CAN work for you without your 'having' to spend. Good luck.

As an artist, I’ve had the pleasure of using Prismacolor markers, and I can confidently say they’ve become one of my go-to tools for illustration. The vibrant color selection is fantastic; there’s a shade for almost everything, which really helps bring my artwork to life. One of the standout features for me is their blendability. The alcohol-based ink blends seamlessly, allowing me to achieve smooth gradients and rich textures. Whether I’m working on character designs or detailed illustrations, they perform beautifully, making shading a breeze. I also appreciate the dual-tip design. The broad tip is great for filling in larger areas, while the fine tip allows for precision work, making them versatile for various projects. However, I did notice that they can be a bit pricey, especially if you’re looking to build a complete set. Additionally, I’ve found that the ink can dry out if not capped properly, so I’ve made it a habit to keep them stored upright and capped when not in use. Overall, I highly recommend Prismacolor markers to anyone looking for high-quality, vibrant markers. They’ve definitely elevated my artwork, and I can’t imagine my toolkit without them!

I am an artist, and even for me for years I didn't understand why anyone would want to buy markers this expensive. I had tried the Prismacolor markers, and I just wasn't impressed. Why spend so much extra for the Copic markers when Prismacolors weren't that great and less expensive?? Well, I finally bought this set and I totally get it now. I am a complete convert to the Copic brand, and I really cannot speak high enough about these markers!!! They are INCREDIBLE. Coloring with them is a similar process to watercolor, where it's all about layering and blending. The markers go on smooth and wonderful and they are able to blend with similar colors beautifully. (Note though that if you're not using proper marker paper, I recommend putting a few extra blank pages underneath just in case they bleed. And the more you layer and saturate the more they will bleed, just something to keep in mind.) My only problem with the 12 set was that there just wasn't enough. I read in a previous review prior to my purchasing that they suggested just getting a larger set for the better blending options, and they were right. If you are an artist and serious in experimenting with these markers and creating more art with them, I would get a larger set, at least the 36 or even a 72. I wish I had purchased the 72 for all the base color options, as i am now spending so much time comparing different copic 6pack sets to get a larger selection of colors to allow for better blends and layering. This small set of 12 though is excellent if you're just looking to use the markers to add a simpler color blocking pop to your work. I would also recommend a copic blending marker. It helps with blending, as one might deduce from the name.

Well, the copic markers are great, their ink dry REALLY FAST, the colors combine, the markers dont contaminate each other. A perfect tool for the modern artist who still believes in coloring quality outside the Photoshop. BUT, this marker takes a lot of practice. its bleeds te paper REAL BAD (like REAL BAD!!! I've never seen something bleed a paper like this), so you have to paint on the right paper. They are kinda expensive, but the great thing about it is that you can buy refils later, and spare nibs, so you'll never have to buy a new copic of the same color twice, if you are carefull. these markers are NOT for children, they are top notch quality markers and you have to dedicate some time to make them work properly. I hope I've helped. Oh, and in case you've just discovered copics, you'll notice that the copic sketch markers are a little more expensive than the copic ciao markers. there's NO difference in quality. theyre the same ink, and produce the same results. Ciao markers have less ink with them, and dont have the innovative grip that copic markers do have, basically thats the difference.

I bought the basic pack for an online class for school, and after researching, understood that copic are supposed to be a really great brand and highly rated, but expensive. Since I live in Honolulu, no one would ship alcohol based markers to here, but found MarkerPOP and I have to say they have great customer service. I tested all my markers day of delivery for class for an assignment and realized the burnt sienna was dried out! Was super disappointed, but reached out to the seller, and after sending some photos to them, they shipped me a new one! I was so glad to receive the replacement fairly quickly because I needed them for class. Thank you MarkerPOP!

It was a bit hard at first, to color and such, but after some use I got the hang of it. I now will probably get more Copic markers now that I'm hooked with it. The colors are simple and made for only beginner art so don't go thinking you can draw away everything with just those few markers. I find the price rather over high.....paying that much for markers is astronomical, if you count up all the ones you bought during your whole art career! But, seemingly, I guess it's fine. Although I still regret paying that much for markers. Overall it is a good product and if you buy it ( and you're not like me ), you'll like it.

I bought this set of Copics because I am trying to get into coloring my art work by more traditional means and having purchased a couple of Copic Sketch Markers in the past, I decided to go for the 12pc set. Now, they work wonderfully, as expected from the two I purchased years before, the multiple wonderful reviews, and the fact that Copics are used by many professionals. Also they apply really smoothly and have a very long life span. Nonetheless, if you are an artist and/or plan to make any type of elaborate piece, then 12 markers may not be enough. These work great alone, but (I found) Copics are best when blended together and because this is a 12pc BASIC set, you only get 12 different colors. It makes doing highlights and shadows a bit difficult when you are missing the in-between shades and tones. So, again, I would keep that in mind when buying this particular set. I'd say it's more for beginners learning to get a feel for the Copic Sketch Markers or for those who don't really know where to start in buying Copic Sketch Markers 'cause there are so many. With this set you can get a feel of how to use them and figure out what shade you need to fill in the gaps of the 12 colors. For example: in-between the pink copic (RV [red violet] 11) and the red copic (R08) in this set, there are 26 other copics with varying shades/tones that exist. Imagine roughly that many colors applying for each of the copics sitting next to each other in this set. You can buy this set and see just how light the light blue (B14) is and just how dark the dark blue (B29) is, and figure out if you need something just a bit lighter or a whole lot darker, and then buy those individual colors separately. This way you have the 12 basic colors as a foundation and can add your preference in-between colors yourself. Or, if you are wanting to use these with a more "directed" approach i.e, for flowers only, the sea only, or people only, then maybe this isn't the best set for you. There are floral sets, sea & sky sets, and skin tone specific sets (among others) that may suit you better than this general 12pc set simply by not having to search for/ through so many colors because the above mentioned sets would come with the shades and tones you need. Overall, I really like this set and am quite happy with it, but I wanted to let others to know that this IS a 12pc BASIC set. Emphasis on the basic. I kept reading this when searching reviews before I purchased my own set: That "...this was a BASIC..." And while I was prepared in the fact that these 12 colors were probably not going to be enough, I wanted a solid place to start with when buying these markers. I realized that there were other sets available and that I would probably need skin tones as well as the B&W and gray-scale colors at a later date, but I came to the conclusion that the 12pc Basic Set was good enough for me for now. I don't know if anyone reading this review has done that research and so I just wanted to give a little explanation as to WHY this set would be considered basic for people reading review after review and seeing that these are great markers getting great reviews, but beware, this is a "BASIC" set. I hope this helps~

Very high quality markers, though I prefer lighter colors, these were very nice. The flow is very smooth and I like the feel. These aren't my first copics, so I already knew how they felt while coloring. There weren't any damages to the package and I liked the little case they came in("liked", past tense because i lost it awhile back). In my opinion copics are high quality, but they are more expensive then other markers, some other brands i recommend are prismacolor, very true to the wrapper colors,I was skeptical at first but my friends got some and let me use them, they're great, pretty similar to copics with the way they feel while coloring AND spectrum noir markers, they are definitely not as good as copics or prismacolor but 24 of them for $40 was worth it,definitely useful for someone stating out drawing/coloring because there are a lot of them in a set, they're similar to prismacolors because they have a fine end, sometimes it writes scratchy, but I got some and I'm loving every bit of them so far(some of the colors in the set i got were redundant). ANYWAYS, I love these markers, awesome for coloring, etc.

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I received my box today. 2 of the pens are not Working!! They are dry. I request an urgent refund or replacement.ita been 10 days am waiting for delivery. I have projects.

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Very good markers indeed.. tested with some Drawings and it works wonder.. the mixing of colour doesn’t stain the other colour which is great..

Une amie dessinatrice utilise cette marque de feutres et j'ai voulut tester à mon tour. Alors certe le prix est élevé mais la qualité et le rendu des dessins et là. Je suis vraiment heureuse d'avoir investit dans ces feutres.