How to Use Copic Markers

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Choose the right marker.. Practice drawing simple fonts.. Add color and depth to the letters.

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1

Choose the right marker.

Step 1

Choose the right marker.

2

Practice drawing simple fonts.

Step 2

Practice drawing simple fonts.

3

Add color and depth to the letters.

Step 3

Add color and depth to the letters.

4

Blend the colors together using a colorless blender marker.

Step 4

Blend the colors together using a colorless blender marker.

5

Draw the outline of your design with a Copic pen or sketch marker.

Step 5

Draw the outline of your design with a Copic pen or sketch marker.

6

Begin coloring with the lightest shade of your choice.

Step 6

Begin coloring with the lightest shade of your choice.

7

Add in the darker shades to give depth or volume when coloring illustrations.

Step 7

Add in the darker shades to give depth or volume when coloring illustrations.

8

Use the base shade to blend the two colors together.

Step 8

Use the base shade to blend the two colors together.

9

Continue coloring until you complete the illustration.

Step 9

Continue coloring until you complete the illustration.

10

Apply different colors of Copic marker directly onto a rubber stamp.

Step 10

Apply different colors of Copic marker directly onto a rubber stamp.

11

Spray rubbing alcohol lightly over the colored stamp.

Step 11

Spray rubbing alcohol lightly over the colored stamp.

12

Stamp the colorful image onto paper or cardstock.

Step 12

Stamp the colorful image onto paper or cardstock.

13

Choose the right Copic marker for your needs.

Step 13

Choose the right Copic marker for your needs.

14

Store Copic markers correctly to ensure quality and longevity.

Step 14

Store Copic markers correctly to ensure quality and longevity.

15

Refill the Copic marker by uncapping the broad end and holding it at a 45 degree

Step 15

Refill the Copic marker by uncapping the broad end and holding it at a 45 degree angle.

16

Add 15-20 drops of Copic ink onto the nib of your marker.

Step 16

Add 15-20 drops of Copic ink onto the nib of your marker.

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