Dirty/discolored Nibs?
If you go over another Copic color and it gets on your nib, it won’t harm the nib in any way. If you are coloring over something else (paint, colored pencils, stamp ink) and it gets on your nib, quickly clean the nib by scribbling on scratch paper or a tissue. If you have dirty nibs you should replace them, although the marker will still give you a clear ink flow. Q: My pen line is bleeding when I color over it with Copic markers If you are using a Copic inking pen then you should check your paper and make sure that the ink line is completely dry before coloring, or be extra careful when working on glossy paper or coated papers (like special marker papers). If you are not using Copic inking pens, check that the pen you are using is pigment, not oil-based, and is waterproof. Again, let the ink line dry completely before coloring over it. Try to avoid going over large black areas with your markers- even pens that usually work might bleed. If it still bleeds, photocopy your line work befo
