Copic Sketch marker

• The Copic Sketch is Copic's broadest line of markers.
• They are perfect for graphic design.
• Range of high quality markers for illustration, manga and professional drawing.
• Perfect for coloring images and stamp imprints.
• Can be used on paper, fabric, fabric, wood, plastic and other surfaces.
• They have two tips, the beveled tip allows great coverage and the brush tip is ideal for shading and blending.
• The color range meets the most complete spectrum.
• The caps are color-coded for easy planfirication of color combinations.

Characteristics:

• Alcohol-based ink.
• Permanent marker.
• Fast drying.
• Non-toxic, acid-free.
• Approximate life of 3 years.
• 1.8 ml each.

Each marker has an alphanumeric combination inscribed on the base of the lid or body that allows you to identify and differentiate each color accurately. If you look at these numbers, the coding begins with one or two letters that indicate the type or family of color. These are the initials of the colors by their English names: Blue, Red, Yellow, Green, Violet, Earth etc. Next we find a number formed by two digits: the first one indicates the saturation of that color and can go from 0 to 9. Between 0 and 3 are lights, colors with values between 4 and 6 are intermediate or transition colors and those with saturation values between 7 and 9 correspond to shadows. The second digit gives a brightness value, with 0 being the lightest and 9 the darkest value. Finally, at the bottom we find the name given to the color (Acid Yellow, Pure Pink, Chrome Orange etc.).

A good understanding of how the color coding works will be very useful when making mixtures or gradients, to find those shades that best fit and complement each other.