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Please store your Copic markers in a cool place which is not exposed to direct sunlight. Direct exposure to sunlight or strong UV rays may cause the body of the marker to crack and the color of the ink to fade. To prevent the ink from accumulating on one side, we recommend storing Copic markers and Multiliners horizontally (however, even if the ink accumulates on one side, you would be able to use the marker/Multiliner again after putting it on the other side and waiting for a while). Also, since our ink is flammable, please store Copic Ink (Various Ink) in a place out of reach of fire.

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Generally speaking, if you store the Copic markers correctly and refill them properly, you will be able to use them for a very long time. All Copic markers also feature replaceable nibs and can be renewed, so feel free to replace them as needed when you feel the drawing comfort changed. That being said, since Copic markers are made of plastic, they will deteriorate over time. Because of that we ask you not to store them in direct sunlight (or fluorescent light) and high temperature and humidity.

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Copic Paper Selection is a series of various paper qualities, created so that our users can experience different finishes. Please try out various types to find the one most suitable to your needs. Premium Bond Paper: slightly off-white in tone, bleed-proof and therefore recommended for beginners. Custom Paper: very white, provides vibrant expression of color and does not bleed. PM Paper: developed for design drawings, bleed-proof, recommended to use with colored pencils and pastels. Thick Marker Paper: provides vibrant expression of color, easy to create gradations. Gasen-shi: bleed-proof, texture similar to Japanese washi paper, suitable for watercolor-style artworks. Apart from A4 packs, we also carry papers in smaller sizes and sketchbooks. Click here to learn more about the Copic Paper Selection.