Are these alcohol markers worth it?

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Are these alcohol markers worth it?

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@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Just so everybody knows, I’ve tried a lot of the cheap knock off brands. I haven’t reviewed them because they were abysmal. These two looked like they had some possibilities so I did try them. But all these brands that everybody’s recommending? Please don’t ask me to do so. I have thrown away many of these sets and I have no intention of re-buying anything just to review. Sorry. 😃 Remember what I always tell you: if you go for the cheapest supplies, they’ll hobble your talent. If you aren’t getting results like mine while using cheap markers-it might not be your skill at all. It could be your supplies.

@annajavier5712 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Allnock lol I don’t blame you but Crayola had a marker set it has to be alcohol because that’s what he was testing and it performed very well I think it made top 4. I personally will never buy them for myself but I do have a 7 year old grand daughter whom I can by them for to use. I’m not about to let her start with the good stuff and one day she can inherit my copic full set, yah I have full set syndrome.

@joanbardee5135 4 жыл бұрын

you could take a wet potato and mud and make beautiful art!! thanks for the honest reviews -- they are hard to come by!

@carolynpicken6949 4 жыл бұрын

Your 2 cents is worth a lot...thanks for an honest review

@karenzemko6518 4 жыл бұрын

Bottom line - you get what you pay for in art supplies. Don't use my Copics a whole lot but love the nib and how they blend. As I responded to another comment here the SN pens are not in the same class as Copics. Thanks for your hard work in swatching them and giving your reviews. You have never steered me wrong in selecting supplies! TFS

@cherij9008 4 жыл бұрын

I'd watch you color with a dull broken pencil & still be amazed! You're truly fantastic!

@tressiesalton2813 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compare. I only have spectrum Noir....its all I know, so they work for me. I have tried a few nuvo, and they're ok, but I like my spectrum noirs. Love the mermaids! Very pretty! 😁🧜‍♀️

@theculinaryquilter 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an honest review. Although I cannot afford Copic markers, I have found a great set of markers that provides an excellent coloring experience for me, the Altenew Artist Markers, refillable and have replaceable nibs.

@Dotalina33 4 жыл бұрын

I so appreciate your expertise in assessing the three alcohol markets. I love your artwork as it is fabulous. I learn so much each time I watch your videos. Funny thing is is that I don’t draw or color images as they don’t turn out well hardly ever. I do use lots of different media in my style of artwork but nothing where real ability and talent come in. I know my limitations so it helps me appreciate a ton yours.

@maureenlee6526 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, Sandy! I’m a firm believer that quality is most important with art supplies, and it’s best to get a few of a really good product, than to try to make do with an inferior product with lots of colors. As you noted and demonstrated in your video, you can create your own colors by blending a few colors together and the end result is beautiful!

@StampMyArt 4 жыл бұрын

Love my Copic markers . Thanks for reviewing these additional markers. When all was completed and you showed the images all at one time the Copic it's clearly the best blended and you could see that even at you were working with the individual markers. I agree with the Tombo assessment you gave, very expensive for non refill and partial dry markers. Thanks again!

@sheriwitthoft5895 4 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one who bought Tombow markers that were dry! I bought them at a big box craft store on sale - so thought that they were ‘old’ stock and that was my fault. Thanks for sharing

@365designs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that. Really appreciate your honest, objective review of TomBow. It’s a little bit heartbreaking that they missed the mark. I was secretly looking forward to a shake up of the alcohol marker monopoly. 🤫🤫🤫 keep up the amazing work! 👍🏻👍🏽👍🏿

@honig2sassi 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review. I guess each person has different requirements and I’ve only tried the Touch markers and COPIC. I’ll stick with my Copics- a big investment I know but I also expect that they’ll last a long time so the outlay is worth it.

@BDCraftsMore 4 жыл бұрын

I have always used Caliart markers. I had a 40-pack, they lasted about a year, then was gifted an 80-pack... I'm very happy with the Caliarts, as the Copics are WAY out of my price range. I would love to see you do a Caliart vs. Copic side-by-side comparison. I believe that would be a great video for me to watch! Hope you have a blessed day, Sandy! ~Brian (B&D Crafts)

@reneewilson330 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video! I have found that my copics hold their color for a very long time so it would be hard to switch. I love to watch you create!

@mousekemom 4 жыл бұрын

In case you are interested, I saw they are 12ml bottles for $5.99. That's copics price but have seen them cheaper. Yes, the price per ml has gone up a bit but if you are savvy and watch, you can find good deals.

@cecilecoonrod4146 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Sandy! You’re the best.

@barbaralassiter259 4 жыл бұрын

I love the look of watercolor and prefer it to the look of alcohol colored images so I've never been tempted to purchase the Copic markers, but I find your reviews interesting and helpful in case I change my mind! Lol!I've also learned that I don't need all the different products and mediums that are out there. I agree with you all the way that choosing quality and artist grade products are going to be the best for helping one improve one's skills. So I would rather have fewer different supplies but quality for the mediums I love.

@karenroberts9410 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sandy, this was helpful. I have a big investment in my Copics and love them, but am worried about the changes coming. I am putting Graphite on a possible to do list ;-)

@trudievick2359 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for comparing these markers. I saw the same new refill that you saw because I started looking around for a different alcohol markers. Plus don't know if the pandemic is affecting the availability or just plain "new management" is really bothersome. Thanks for sharing your wisdom and things that we don't think of when purchasing new markers.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

I’m hoping it’s just manufacturing anything right now that’s crazy. Everyone is focused on PPE and testing supplies and I’m ok with waiting longer if so. ❤️

@Taitcreates639 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy, I am so happy you did this comparison. I am fairly new to the Copic world, therefor, I only have a few. However, if it turns out Copic will be upping their price. I will be jumping ship because of how little I have invested. Why do they have to mess with the good things in life. Finally, love, love, love your copic mermaid, I would frame that one and hang it over my bed. Seriously you are the best and so thorough. Tfs. Blessings!

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

We don’t know what they’ll do-hang tight for now. 🙂

@pamelalanders7834 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to see your opinion on the Ohuhu Alcohol Markers also....this was so helpful, thanks🤗

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t even discuss them here because I didn’t like them that much.

@pamelalanders7834 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Allnock , I saw another review with the brand I asked about, so wondered if you had tried those. I have been collecting my Copics for the last 3 years & love them...just wish they would get the refills out on the market so I can get some of mine refreshed. I may try the Graphits as well.

@aquariusbabe8639 4 жыл бұрын

@@SandyAllnock1 thank you for this video and this comment. i see artists that praise the cheaper brand but i sometimes feel their opinions may be slanted due to sponsorship. after seeing your video and jazza's review of all these different brands, i'll stick to copic and nuvo!

@ednam7 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this for each of us. I too, have over 200 copics and most of the refills so don't want to get more. I just won a set that I haven't gotten a chance to try yet, but will let you know so if you want to try them too. Or maybe you already have. Can't remember the name and not able to see them right now. I like the fine nib on the Graphics though.

@2281CozyBrickCape 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I learned that Tombo is not a good deal, especially if they are dry when you receive them.

@norinemueller4588 4 жыл бұрын

Gloria Pollack I also contacted the company and they said put them in water didn’t work company was no help so thumbs down for Tom bow customer service

@loriwinters6464 4 жыл бұрын

I don't think there is any other marker that can compete with Copic. If the refills get too expensive then I can always find the best color match in another brand, like Sandy said, alcohol ink is alcohol ink. The color selections and feel of the pen is the most important to me. I have tried the SN and hated the feel of the pen and the nibs they used, they seemed too bulky and stiff. I also bought a set of the Ohuhu and don't care for the color selections, they are too bright for me, however, I do use them from time to time and find they great to have when crafting with someone who just wants to do coloring and no blending. Because the Ohuhu's are so inexpensive so it is a good option for anyone who just wants to color or experiment with color blending with the selection they have. I've also purchased a few other off brands but they don't have refill inks so I use my Copic inks to refill but it's really not worth the time it takes to refill them. AND the biggest plus, if you have taken Sandy's classes, she uses the Copic markers and teaches us how to blend them, I'm not an artist, but have learned much about blending using the copic chart (from Sandy) and will stick with what I am comfortable with. Sandy, thank you for the video as always, enjoyed seeing the different products.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

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@cindyroman-daversa9194 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review!!! I was slooooowly building up my Copics, but I might give the ones you like a try!

@craftyana6503 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a few of the new refills. I paid $5.39 on ScrapbookPal.com. I only have a few refills. I have bought them as I have needed them. Thank you for your review.

@Louisianagirl_1126 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandy for doing this comparison. I sincerely hope that things over at Copic’s is not changing but if they do then things will be changing at my house. Take care, stay safe. ~Barbara

@deborahcurtis98 4 жыл бұрын

Love your honesty.

@melissaandrew3667 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful review Sandy! Thank you for all the info 😊

@norinemueller4588 4 жыл бұрын

I have the Tom bow water based markers and I have 8 that have dried out after only using them a few times very disappointed in them. Thank you for the review

@sharongraham6091 4 жыл бұрын

My go to brand of alcohol markers are DickBlick. I invested in these markers because both the Copic sets, individual Copic pens and the Copic refills were just to expensive for me. I have some Copics as well as other brands and they all work well together. I like my DickBlicks even though they do not refill. Just replace as needed. TomBow is a reject for me for several reasons. I have moved my waterbased markers to another table (even though I have many) and have found I don't really need them. I love my alcohol pens.

@krystinsawyer 4 жыл бұрын

The Blick Studio markers are now refillable. 😉

@kimanning7769 4 жыл бұрын

If the changes do go ahead as you think I would probably be tempted to put the refills into my copics for those colours that are very close, & if I need new colours to go with the graphites

@katrineleber7238 4 жыл бұрын

this was very helpful! thanks. I really should have bought more copic refills when they had them on sale. I'm kicking myself now. I only have refills for about half of my markers. Yikes. thanks for all you do. hugs, treen

@DebadooCreates 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. In the last year and a half I have spent a ton of money on copics. I chose them for their quality the fact that they are refillable and that the nibs are replaceable. I am on disability and don't have a lot of play money each month play focused on getting markers rather than refills. Just in case someone who looks at this who can get word back to Copic, and maybe they might care, I am going to be super tweaked if their half size bottles don't come with a half size price.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

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@vickikroll9570 4 жыл бұрын

Great information and review. Helps before making a purchase.

@scrapsofencouragment8592 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the Blick studio brush markers? They are refillable and have replacement nibs. They just released several more colors too. I’ve been pretty happy with them. Right now my big project is matching them with the corresponding Copic colors so I can use them with Copic classes and the Copic numbering system easier. (Like most markers - the numbering system seems pretty arbitrary for these). I don’t like the shape of the barrel as well, but otherwise, they have a pretty similar feel to copics when using them. Certainly one to check into. :)

@adric9246 4 жыл бұрын

I never knew Tombow made alcohol markers! I have all of their Water based dual ended.

@SailingTheHideaway 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could afford the Copics. Someday, maybe. For now I'm use the 120 Ohuhu set. But, crap....they don't seem to be refillable yet (although I saw that was supposed to be "coming soon"). Just checked their website and only 8 markers can be purchased individually. Ugh. I just filled out a color chart with my 120 set and I've noticed that there are several pairs of colors that are basically indentical.

@shadowguard3578 3 жыл бұрын

You could purchase the closest color of alcohol ink from another brand and refill with that. I have Copic and Blick Studio markers. I refill all the Copic markers and most of my Blick Studio markers with Copic Various Ink Refill (the old Copic ink refill). I also use Blick, Brea Reese, and Ranger alcohol ink in my Blick Studio markers. I’m careful with my Copic markers and only use Copic ink in those, but in my Blick Studio markers I don’t mind using any brand of alcohol ink.

@michelegourd5742 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

@Ladycrafty6 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy, I did try the Studio 71: which developed weird blobs of material on the tips, and they re-sent me more, but I just couldn't use them, I was so turned off! Next I bought Ohuhus, and they were fine so I practiced coloring with them for a few months. Then, I saw Michaels had several Copics on sale so I bought a few and fell in love with them! The brushes are better and I love them. Now I am up to about 50 and buy a set that will blend every other week. I plan to have quite a few by the end of the year, and have let my family know if they want to buy me anything, let it be a Copic! LOL. Thanks for your comparisons, but I plan to stick to my Copics!! 🎉

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

I agree! I’ve never understood he love for the ohuhu pens 😂 Enjoy collecting!

@Ladycrafty6 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Allnock In the beginning they were touted as Copic twins but I found this wasn’t true! I’ll let the kids in my class use them; they enjoyed the Studio 71s!

@janebooth6940 4 жыл бұрын

I started out with Aretha just to see if I could color with Alcohol markers...and then moved in to Altenew because the are similar to copics in that they are refillable & you can buy replacement nibs and love them! I did get some copics second hand & a few from a clearance mostly to expand my color options. The Altenew’sI was able to purchase on sale and the ran between $3-3.50/marker!

@julieharden158 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks Sandy. I love my copics and all the beautiful colours . Slightly concerned about the refills though?? Best wishes, stay safe x

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

They’ll get it underway soon. Manufacturing is off worldwide right now.

@KonaSitkaRose 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. I'm so disappointed with the refill decision at Copic. It's been in the works since before the pandemic struck. With most of the world broke now, this decision may sting them for doubling the price. I really hope they reassess and revert back asap. PS I would watch your videos if you used a clipped toenail hot glued to a limp celery stalk to make art.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂 About refills I’m hearing good news in the wind, don’t lose hope!

@rigmorolsson4765 4 жыл бұрын

It's always interesting seeing other markers! :) I started with ShinHan's Touch twin brush markers, then a couple of Copics, then some Spectrum Noirs! :) Like testing out different markers too!

@deborahcarr4058 4 жыл бұрын

I found Tombows to be dry very quickly also.

@RinasAMaker 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, but I will say, HANDS DOWN - go for the Ohuhu Brush markers! I LOVE LOVE LOVE them and have been using them over my Copics! Their 120 set is $100, but I saw a 5% off coupon yesterday, so after tax on Amazon (with Prime) they were right at the $100. Totally worth it! Oh and there are small sets to try too :)

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Gosh I had them and hated them. To each their own! 😄 Glad you have something you like.

@RinasAMaker 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Allnock You didn’t like the brush ones? I really do love them and they make great friends with my Copics. I like that it gives me other color blend options :)

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried these brands of markers? I'd love to know if someone has all the colors for the Graphit pens, I'm so curious but not enough to spend that much to get them. Lmk!

@krystinsawyer 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t have the Grafites, but I have the Blick Studio brush nib markers, set of 96. They are great!

@stefaniestaniak4329 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thank you.

@mpbailey18 4 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video! I have a mini collection of copics, bought one by one at Michaels with a coupon. Still not a colorist...had high hopes that somehow Copics would magically make me better at coloring, but not so much...still trying! That said and having read all the comments about other brands, it would be interesting to have a brand that would work for "the rest of us" non experts! Copics clearly rule for the experts...so what is the next best brand out there with cost being a consideration? Sort of like the watercolor comparisons...I'm never buying Daniel Smith, but I've seen you paint amazingly with less brands!

@agardener3621 4 жыл бұрын

I am probably the only person who doesn't like Copics. I was given a small set and didn't like the over saturation. I am based in the UK and I use Windsor and Newton. They have Promarkers double ended with bullet and chisel; their brush markers are bullet and 'brush'. They blend really well and don't over saturate the paper. Results for me are better than Copic. Infinitely cheaper at an average of £2.50 per marker as opposed to Copic £6.99. W&N are not refillable but at this price point ...

@marilynnellsworth4300 4 жыл бұрын

I have a mixture of alcohol markers, I have found that they will all blend with each other "if" I have a color that is a midtone of lighter color. I didn't know anything about alcohol markers when I first started picking up a few here or there on sale. lol Now, I have markers that I will probably never be able to blend with anything, that's ok, I am not an expert and it's fun. I do wish I had more to play with and not cost so much. Thank you for this information. Hugs

@OTASIMOT 4 жыл бұрын

Your Transparency Is Very Much Appreciated Sandy! Hope I'll be able to get ABS System before they become "history"...ABS was reason I purchased COPICS from the get go...just haven't found an air compressor within my budget. Looked for one while in Japan....came up empty...any recommendations on air compressors for COPICS? Much Appreciation for your Alcohol Markers Comparisons! BTW been fan/follower of yours since OWH,

@myozbubble 4 жыл бұрын

When I got into markers, I just decided I wouldn't go with Copics because of the cost. And, I know I'd want to get them ALL! So, I got the Spectrum Noir. If I don't know any better, then I just might save money, right? ;)

@Manni8819 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Sandy, have you tried the Ohuhu alcohol markers? They released a brush tip set not too long ago, I believe they are refillable (don't quote me on that though), and they have a decent amount of colors. I have the chisel & precision tip set (they were cheap) and they work well for me (even though im still not sure what I'm doing).

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

I had a pack and disliked them so much they weren’t worth a review.

@amandamcquaide 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Jazza on KZfaq did a huge alcohol marker review on many different brands. You should check it out!

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen it, but as much as I love his videos, I don’t always trust his reviews-he’s all about making it viral rather than what I want-for it to work for me and my art. 😍

@amandamcquaide 4 жыл бұрын

@@SandyAllnock1 thank you for taking time to respond. I always enjoy watching your videos and value your opinions on all art supplies. Thank you!

@Deedster56 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video Sandy! The ‘news’ re: Copic refills is just nasty. I’m having a little tantrum, “I don’t wanna give up my Copics, waaah!”

@Wjgustaf 4 жыл бұрын

It’s probably because I am new to alcohol ink markers, but I find I’m not particularly good at matching colors for blending. I have been using Tonic because they nicely sell them in blending sets.

@trinityknieriem4644 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy....What is Copic thinking? It just doesn't make great business sense to outprice their product from those of us using them?! We all absolutely adore Copics...and like you and many others, we have invested a LOT of $$ and our loyalty. So it just doesn't make any sense for the company to make these changes. I think that for these companies that are wanting to compete with Copics they're really going to have to step it up.....and it would be lovely to have a great alternative. Thanks for sharing, we really do appreciate it. 😉

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Copic says their prices were stable so long they have to do something...I don’t really know. 😔

@gringaloca1193 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this information. Nothing beats Copics. Sorry they are conducting their business is an inappropriate manner. That being said, I will probably stick by them and hope they do right by consumers when they finally come out with refills.

@XtianApi Жыл бұрын

Contact tombow. You shouldn't have any dry. They'll make it right

@nelidam8289 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info Sandy. I love my Copics but I’m SUPER bummed that Copic has changed the re-inkers! I recently began collecting them and I have quite a few but have not purchased the re-inkers and now i’m in a panic to purchase re-inkers where ever I can find them because I feel that’s a better deal. I will not purchase the new re-inkers if I can help it. Am I wrong to think this way? I just wanted to voice my frustration. Thanks again Sandy.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

The new reinkers are more per oz but the bottles cost less since it’s fewer ounces. If you find the old ones they’re a better deal but the new ones are fine.

@karenmarie2282 4 жыл бұрын

I have found tombow drys out fast!

@pamelasertich9850 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very interesting video. Who knows? I heard the Copic refills were going to be half the size, who knows about that either? Are they really discontinuing the air brush?

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

We won’t know til we know...

@saltlifegull4091 3 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration, super artist. Question: Are alcohol markers permanent?

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t believe any are permanently lightsafe but they last a long time.

@carlapage7957 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comparison with alcohol markers! , definitely agree with you as far as cost and color palette. I have Tombow Abt, Copic, Chameleon.. With Copic blending it's a breeze, Chameleon follows Copic, but with Tombow particularly it blends easier on Bristol smooth (my opinion) still need to work more blending techniques to find the best cardstock. Do you have any preference as far as cardstock type? Thank you for sharing this video.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

I’m partial to my neenah; if alcohol ink won’t blend on that, techniques have to change to accommodate the pens much less the paper.

@terismith4333 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy, I bought a bundle of Nuvo Alcohol Markers which have individual packs of three in the same colour family for blending which is what I need as I am blending challenged. Seriously. lol I think you can get refills for them. I'm wondering if you've ever tried them. I don't need the best of the best, because I only make cards for family & friends & am not the most talented person on the planet.

@kareneaton433 4 жыл бұрын

I find the triangular shaped markers don't close as well and dry out. I have some numbness in fingers so maybe not a problem for others.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

They definitely need you to pay attention when recapping.

@ancientangel08 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the review! I'm a novice at alcohol markers and want to know your opinion about the Copic Ciao markers.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Ciao are same as sketch but with fewer colors and smaller body.

@lindarc8860 4 жыл бұрын

My first set of markers were Chameleon, which are ok, but feel like I’m wielding a sword. I have a full set of Copics that are for my use only because of the investment and because people seem to think you need to apply CPR pressure when using markers. I have a small set of Color it! markers, I used these pre-quarantine and let friends use them (these and the Chameleon markers have squished nibs). I just bought a 120 set of Arteza markers on sale for $96.00, they have refills and replaceable nibs. I bought them mostly for practicing with the airbrush. If you sold the Jellyfish (the one you did on black paper) picture on Society6 I would buy it in a heartbeat!

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Please quit asking. Soviety6 prints black paper terribly as I’ve told you repeatedly.

@lindarc8860 4 жыл бұрын

@@SandyAllnock1 I have not seen any of your previous mentions about it, sorry for bothering you.

@cateyes3813 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I DO absolutely LOVE extremely bright colours in markers - which brand did you say was the most vibrant? Was it the Tombows or the Graphit (? spelling ?)

@ruthmccauley9771 4 жыл бұрын

What about Copic vs Spectrum Noir?

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Long ago addressed those...not even a close comparison 😞

@ruthmccauley9771 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Allnock Thanks. I couldn’t find your KZfaq comparison from the past. I was just wondering since I knew Spectrum Noir had come out with an illustrator version and Jazza’s review of them was fairly positive, although he still prefers copic. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7thZ5ag1rzVeHU.html. Thanks for all you do, Sandy.

@ericcampbell2663 3 жыл бұрын

Sandy, how does the Graph’It fineliner nib compare to the optional “Super Fine” nib for original square classic Copic markers? Is the Copic Super fine nib a lot thicker?

@lizzomanizzo1326 4 жыл бұрын

I use Bianyo Markers and I find them to be great even though they aren't refillable. Still not super expensive.

@lizzomanizzo1326 4 жыл бұрын

Plus I've had them for 4 years.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Non refillable is a deal breaker for me, I wish someone could make an affordable alternative to Copic. 😐

@araibgohar112 4 жыл бұрын

Hi uhh im 12 and i draw anime i can draw prettty well using a reference photo but my mom thinks these are professional so should i buy them with my saved money imma ask my bro my to make me an intsa so i could upload my drawings

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Araib! Definitely share your work, the world would love to see!

@Taikoviewer 4 жыл бұрын

I invested in the Arteza Everblend markers and would love to see a comparison. I know that they aren’t refillable, but I love the selection.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t like them at all.....

@gnostie 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very useful comparison. I noticed that when you were reviewing GraphIT, you showed a correspondence chart between them and Copics. Would you consider sharing this chart?

@SandyAllnock1 3 жыл бұрын

There is no conversion chart.

@marcyb123123 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to see affordable marker review. This was a good review but many can’t enter the Coptic world much less other foreign competitors. If you consider affordable I would love to hear your thoughts on Altenew and Arteza

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Both are such poor quality it wasn’t worth a review. 😞

@pattiauber1561 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Allnock I agree about the Altenew markers. I had high hopes with the color family idea, but, alas, they were not able to deliver. Not refillable and they dry out pretty quickly.

@pink25poppies1 3 жыл бұрын

@@SandyAllnock1 i get very mixed results w the arteza water colors (like the soft brushes) and did consider their alcohol markers. Thanks for being honest so i don't waste the money

@lillianfriday2561 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative I have never heard of these markers before. I would still like your opinion on the arteza alcohol makers. They even have a set of skin tones. Is this one that you have already consider?

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Awful. I used them when they first came out and didn’t even care to do a video reviewing them.

@lillianfriday2561 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Allnock thanks for your quick response to my question.

@triciapodmore3866 4 жыл бұрын

Did you try the Arteza markers(alchohol)? Would love to hear what you think of them. Blessings

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

I was given some (I never buy any Chinese knockoffs on principle) and they were pretty bad, not even warranting a video.

@askedgeorgia17 4 жыл бұрын

Can you get a generic air can for the copic markers? I’m debating getting a copic airbrush gun if I can’t get the air?🥰

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Never tried a generic one; but for the cost, cans never made much sense. They don’t last long and a $70 compressor pays for itself fast by comparison.

@anitaagler9844 4 жыл бұрын

Are you familiar with Sketchbox? I received there subscription box for awhile and they had alcohol markers there name brand. I don’t know if they just put there name on some other companies marker. Just curious.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

I haven’t gotten sketchbox stuff. But relabeling stuff is kind of a lame product development idea....?

@maryannp8400 4 жыл бұрын

would be interested if you like the Altenew alcohol markers. Heard they have a nice brush nib and are refillable as well.

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

Didn’t like them at all.

@maryannp8400 4 жыл бұрын

@@SandyAllnock1 good to know

@kassaArt 3 жыл бұрын

ABT swatches looks the best to me but way out of my price range

@kraftyenchantments 4 жыл бұрын

I recently found some alcohol markers called Art n Fly. They are reasonably priced, refillable and have replacements for the nibs. I think they only have around 80 colors so far but have plans to expand their line. They blend pretty well. My only complaint is that cap color doesn’t match ink in some cases and there are some colors that are very similar to each other. They have a website and can also be found on Amazon.

@lizzomanizzo1326 4 жыл бұрын

I might try those than.

@lizzomanizzo1326 4 жыл бұрын

Have you used them Tonya?

@gusterry1 4 жыл бұрын

I love my Art n Fly markers. The customer service is really nice, also. I do agree with the cap color issue. I always have my swatches out when I color.

@kraftyenchantments 4 жыл бұрын

Lizzo Manizzo yes, I colored some flower stamps. They blended pretty well. As with any new medium you have to play to see how they work, but I’ve been impressed so far but plan to do some detailed coloring. I also ordered some Croma Flagship alcohol markers (note they also have cheaper sets called Katia and Lite which aren’t refillable) that will have refills available as well as open stock eventually. I’m interested to see how they are. I read a review from an illustrator and he said they are the closest equivalent to Copics he’s seen in his 15 years as an illustrator. They also have a website and can be found on Amazon. They’re a bit cheaper than Copics and have some available in sets as small as 12 markers up to the full set of 216 which is a bit pricey but come in a really nice case.

@kraftyenchantments 4 жыл бұрын

Terry Gust yep, me too. Swatched them first thing. Their customer service has been great and they ship very quickly if you order direct from them.

@kassaArt 3 жыл бұрын

Bad taste 😂 I had to get these so thank you!

@pollyweinmann5082 4 жыл бұрын

Check out the Blick Studio ALOCHOL markers

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t like them.

@annajavier5712 4 жыл бұрын

Jazzy did a alcohol marker Challenge if you want to check out( and not spend the money) spoiler alert copic won but there were some big surprises in his test that would even surprises you. Ck it out tell me what you think you can find me on Facebook or Instagram

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

As much as I love his videos, I don’t take his reviews very seriously. He’s looking for what’s going to get clicks not sure what’s gonna work for me nearly as much. 😊

@traveldreamer4616 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever compared Spectrum Noir Illustrators to Copics? I’m just starting out. Copics are so very expensive. This was a great video. Thank you

@SandyAllnock1 4 жыл бұрын

I had some SN a few years ago and they were so awful I never returned to them.

@traveldreamer4616 4 жыл бұрын

Sandy Allnock They have been reformulated and now have a Japanese brush nib. They can be ordered from Crafters’s Companion. The Illustrator marker is the one that contains a brush nib and fine point on opposite end.

@karenzemko6518 4 жыл бұрын

Have a couple of "shaded" sets (set of 5 with lights and darks of same colorway) and I don't like them either. The nibs are waay to stiff and the colors just don't seem to blend as well as Copics.

@Deedster56 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Fatimah! I totally understand where you’re coming from! I had a full set of Spectrum Noirs and was never able to get them to blend properly. I finally bit the bullet and slowly started building my Copic collection, I even bought some ‘gently used’ ones at one point LOL I’ve heard good things about the Illustrators though. Take care 😀

@traveldreamer4616 4 жыл бұрын

Didi Irwin Thanks for your kind comment. I sure wish there was an affordable alternative.