Since getting serious about card making back in early 2017, I’ve been slowly amazing a respectable collection of alcohol markers. I decided to commit to Copics because it seemed like they were the “it” marker and most of the card makers I admired and followed were using them.
And while I wasn’t exactly a skilled colorer when I started (and still am not!), it didn’t stop me from buying markers every so often to build my collection. Side note: I also inherited a TON of markers from a blog reader who decided she didn’t want hers anymore. And that was pretty sweet!
I’m still learning about these markers but I think part of my problem was not really knowing which marker to grab for what, and even though I have this wonderful hex chart showing my colors, I wanted to create a portable, larger swatch collection to help me when it came to picking out colors for projects.
I decided to use some of the new Waffle Flower swatching tools to create a new reference for my markers. This swatch ring can be next to me when I’m envisioning what colors to pick and I store it in my big crafty cabinet away from direct sun exposure.
Here’s a short video showing you how I created my swatches.
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LeeAnn Leonard says
Would you be willing to share pics or a list of all your color combos??
Nora Noll says
This is a great way to create color combos for markers. Use the markers!! They are so much fun!! I like to stamp images and color them all at once. I do this when I am lacking in time or have no mojo or just need to relax. Coloring is relaxing!! Then I cut the colored images out and have them set aside for future use on a card. Makes card making quick!!
Leanne in Cali says
Looks awesome and you’ve collected quite a few! You should use them so we can see what great color combos you come up with–I love to see your cards with coloring on flowers, rainbows, etc (whatever you make). Thanks for sharing your video!!
Shelley F says
Have you downloaded the COPIC marker app? It is great to help keep track what you have in a mobile format. The downside is that the data is only accessible from the mobile device you download it to and plug in all your colors. :-(. But it has saved me when I’m coloring in a card kit from someone else that designates which colors…. do I have them or do I need to buy or borrow from a friend! I also recently discovered you can also use the app to take a photo and analyze which copic colors are in the photo!
carol ann says
Shelley, thanks for your post! I never knew there was a Copic app. That’s perfect!
carol ann says
I have Copic envy, Cathy! How terrific to own that many! Just curious where you got the brushes container. It’s right up my alley! 🙂
Mariska Ritfeld says
Hi Cathy,
After you test live today I HAD to check out your copic swatch system. It’s amazing! And, I agree, I am having a hard time understanding Sandy’s chart, too :-). But I am determined to master it, at some point haha…
Will definitely try your system as well, once I have collected more markers 😉
See you again soon on the Net! Have a lovely weekend!
All the best from Spain.
Mariska
Shar says
Cathy – Thank you so very much for sharing this video and your swatch project! I just finished using it for my own markers (I have 350 give or take, Copics). While I love Sandy’s hex chart, I really needed bigger color swatches and this fit the bill perfectly!! Only took me 3 days and what a satisfying result. 🙂
Thanks again!!
Scrapendipity aka Shar
Cathy says
Oh that is good to hear! I, too, like the bigger swatches.