Copic markers are world-famous alcohol markers that have been iconic favourites among creative professionals for decades.

What makes them so massively popular?

  • Copic markers are refillable, ergonomic, ultra blendable and made with the highest grade materials
  • There are 3 different marker types with various nib options
  • They come in a huge range of vibrant colours – and there’s a refill available for every colour
  • You can buy just one marker, or choose from an array of different size Copic marker sets
  • There are all kinds of accessories available, from storage cases to replacement nibs
  • You can even use the refills on their own to create alcohol ink art
  • If you take care of your Copic marker, it could last you a lifetime!

There are 3 types of Copic markers – the Copic Classic, Copic Ciao and the Copic Sketch – and then of course the super-handy Copic Ink Refills.

The ink is alcohol-based and goes on smoothly. Although it is fast drying, the inks can be re-hydrated on the paper, making them easy to blend. Unlike water-based inks, Copic ink doesn’t damage paper fibres and dries acid-free.

Copic Ciao Marker

Copic Ciao
Being the most affordable marker, the Ciao is a popular choice. It features a flexible brush tip and a medium chisel tip and is available in 190 different colours. It is very similar to the Copic Sketch, but holds less ink and the caps on each end don’t have the colour code and name. The barrel is round but the lids have a slight protrusion on each end to help prevent them rolling around. A refill bottle can refill a Ciao 9 times.

Copic Classic
This is the original and first range of Copic markers, featuring a chisel tip on one end and a fine point on the other. The barrel is square and the lid on each end features a coloured cap as well as the specific colour code and name for each marker, making them easy to identify. Available in 214 colours with 9 different nib options, the Classic is the most customisable Copic. Classics hold the most ink of the three types of markers and a refill ink bottle can fill a Classic 5 times.

Copic Classic Marker
Copic Sketch Marker

Copic Sketch
The most popular of all the Copic markers, the Sketch range offers the widest colour range (358 in total) with a chisel tip and brush tip combination. The barrel is oval-shaped making it less likely to roll off your desk. The Copic Sketch holds a fair amount of ink and can be refilled 7 times with one ink refill. Like the Classic marker, the Sketch features the colour code and name on the marker for easy identification.

Copic Refills
Every Copic colour has a matching ink refill bottle. Save money (and the environment) by buying just one marker, and refilling it over and over again. Each refill bottle contains 12 ml of ink and has a dropper spout for convenience. Refill inks can also be mixed to create your very own colours – these can be added to empty Copic markers for customised markers.

Did you know you can have your Copic Marker refilled at The Deckle Edge Salt River? Our handy Copic Refill Station makes refilling your Copic Marker a breeze!

Refill Your Copic Markers At The Deckle Edge

27 Comments

    1. Hi Rowhaan

      Thanks for your enquiry! I will send an email with details to the address you provided. If you have any questions, or if you don’t receive the email, please let us know via hello@deckleedge.co.za or by commenting here.

      Have a lovely day further.

      Warm regards
      Megan

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    1. Hi Dominique

      Thanks for your enquiry! I have sent an email with details to the address you provided. If you have any questions, or if you don’t receive the email, please let us know via hello@deckleedge.co.za or by commenting here.

      Have a lovely day further.

      Warm regards
      Megan

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      1. Hi Jabulani

        Apologies, but we only sell on a retail rather than a wholesale basis. Sorry that we weren’t able to assist!

        Warm regards

        Megan
        The Deckle Edge Team

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    1. Hi Jade

      Thanks for your enquiry! I have sent an email with details to the address you provided. If you have any questions, or if you don’t receive the email, please let us know via hello@deckleedge.co.za or by commenting here.

      Have a lovely day further.

      Warm regards
      Megan

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    1. Hi Yana

      We do sell Ciao sets – we have sets of 6 for R335.10 (there are 7 different colour combinations), a set of 12 for R667.00 and a set of 24 for R1313.30.

      If you need more info, let us know and we’d be happy to help!

      Warm regards
      Megan
      The Deckle Edge Team

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    1. Hi Nicolene

      Thanks for your message! There isn’t a full set as such, but you are welcome to purchase the full range as individual markers. The price of a Sketch marker at present is R70.60 and you would qualify for a substantial discount if you took all 358, so the price to you would be just over R24 000.

      If you need more info, or if you’d like to us to email you a formal quote, please reply here or email us at hello@deckleedge.co.za

      Warm regards and have a lovely day

      Megan
      The Deckle Edge Team

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    1. Hi Fikile

      Which type of Copic are you interested in – the Ciao, Classic or Sketch marker? The Ciao is R56.20, the Classic is R70.50 and the Sketch is R70.60. If you need more info, please let me know and I’d be very happy to help.

      Warm regards
      Megan
      The Deckle Edge Team

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  8. And much would it be for all of them. Are there any shops near Sandton or Fourways? Or any place near them in South Africa?

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    1. Hi

      Thanks for your message! There isn’t a full set as such, but you are welcome to purchase the full range as individual markers. Our price for a Sketch marker at present is R70.60 and you would qualify for a discount if you took all 358, so the price to you would be just over R24 000. We don’t have branches in Johannesburg, but we do courier within South Africa.

      If you need more info, or if you’d like to us to email you a formal quote, please reply here or email us at hello@deckleedge.co.za

      Warm regards and have a lovely day
      Megan
      The Deckle Edge Team

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    1. Hi Chris!

      I am not sure who stocks them in the Gauteng area. But we would be happy to help you with an order as we can send your goodies to you either with a courier or through a Pargo collection point. You can place an order online or via email on hello@deckleedge.co.za and we will gladly get you sorted with some Copic markers.

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  10. What cardstock 200gsm> can you recommend … the sketchpads’ paper is too thin. I am nor concerned about bleedthrough.

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  11. Hello. My girlfriend realy likes copic markers and I saw you have them all was wanting to know how to go about to get them.

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  12. Hi Megan

    I hope you receive this message. Please could you give me your current price of your Copic Sketch markers? I am interested in any sets that you have, which I can then build onto.

    Thanks so much.

    Kindest regards

    Teresa

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    1. Hi Teresa

      We’ve sent you an email with more information on the Copic Sketch markers and sets.

      Have a great day!
      Megan

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  13. Hello Megan,
    I am a beginner crafter😉. Could you please give me advise on how to start collecting copic sketch markers. Which colours to buy first? And the prices on the sets.

    Warm regards
    Riana

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    1. Hi Riana!

      We dropped you an email with all the details on prices.

      Copic has a basic set of 12 colours and these are a good starting point for your collection:

      BV08 – Blue Violet
      V09 – Violet
      RV04 – Shock Pink
      RV29 – Crimson
      YR07 – Cadmium Orange
      Y06 – Yellow
      YG06 – Yellowish Green
      G17 – Forest Green
      BG09 – Blue Green
      B29 – Ultramarine
      E29 – Burnt Umber
      100 – Black

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