New Copic Colors!

Look what arrived at my doorstep yesterday ... those brand new light Copic colors!  I'm trying to find out when they will be available to the public, then I'll update this post.  (EDITED: I've been told retailers will probably begin receiving shipments around July 15th or so.)

In the meantime, if you'd like to download a new color chart to have ready for the arrival of YOUR new colors, I've updated all of my downloadable charts (Excel, Word & PDF) on my COPIC PAGE.  They also include a new column for all the 23 colors + clear of Spica Glitter Pens.  Enjoy!

I did a little comparison for you of the these new lighter colors.  I'm pleased to report that the new BG0000 is just a shade lighter than my custom lighter BG000 I made by combining 2 parts Clear Blender Solution to 1 part BG000 Various refill ink:

Here's a comparison of the new YR0000 and Y0000:

 

And the new BV0000 and G0000:

  

I know I'll enjoy these lighter colors ... they are perfect for helping to blend shading.  I always prefer a lighter shade of the colors I'm working with to blend, as opposed to the Colorless Blender.  The lighter shades will leave behind a slight highlight of that color as opposed to possibly taking away too much color, like the Blender can sometimes (at least for me!).

Like I said, I'll update this post as to when these new colors will be arriving at retailers, or you can always keep an eye on Marianne's blog -- I'm sure she'll keep everyone updated!

EDITED: Several of you asked about my Copic storage units.  I have full details on THIS post.  Thanks!

Comments

[Jan Castle]

Light is ALWAYS good! Thanks for sharing...looking forward to getting my own!!!
Jan Castle

[Jenn Koss]

Oh you LUCKY girl!! I am so going to have to get me all these new lighter shades!! Love it and I agree. I would rather use a lighter shade rather than my blender pen too. Thanks so much for sharing with us!!

[Kraftyaunt]

Oh my.... now I'm going to need yet ANOTHER storage unit to house more copics! Boy-oh-boy... I can't wait. I'm with you - would rather blend with a lighter shade than with the colorless.

[Christine]

Lucky, lucky girl! I can't wait to get these colors. What is that storage unit that you have behind the set? That looks cool. Do you know where you got it?

xoxo, Christine

[Broni]

Oh my! How perfect! I can't wait!!

[Deborah]

Thanks so much for posting the comparion of the colours to one another! That is such a help!

Can't wait til they become available to the general public - me!

[Carla Murphy]

Ohhhh, I can't wait for these Sharon. Gotta have 'em!!

[Carolyn King]

akkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!! cannot wait to get these!!!!

[Lori Craig]

Yahoo!!! Love these lighter colors. :)

[Michele D]

I can't wait! I love these new lighter colors.

[Carol West]

I'm drooling! You should be ashamed showing us these new markers before we can get them.....lol

[Savor the Journey]

Wow, wow, WOW!
New triple zeros are fabulous!
Thanks for the peek!
(Note to self ... add to my "need" list!)

~Bev

[Megan Lock]

As soon as I saw these lighter colors I *knew* I would have to get them! I've been using my Prismas more lately because there's more ability to shade--until now! I can't wait until they're available to the public. :)

[Cathy Jacobson]

I love these colors. BUT I live in a very rural area that has one stamp store, and no copic markers...where is the best place to get them at a price a impoverished artist can get them? Ideas?

[Melissa (SCS: Stampin_Melissa)]

Thanks so much for sharing Sharon! I can hardly wait to get my hands on these babies! :D

[Rose Ann]

These are so pretty, and will be added to my list of markers to get. ;) Thanks for the up-close comparisons!!

Have a wonderful holiday weekend!! Hugs!!