I Tested Temu's DISTURBINGLY Cheap Art Supplies (is it a scam?)
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00:00 Intro - Zábava
I've seen so many ads for Temu and it always looks too good to be true 💀
Yeah
Ive used it, and so far all totally legit, granted tech is iffy
I saw a photo of these cute hello kitty erasers and thought “oh those are _so_ pretty” and then saw it was a Temu ad and then just felt irritated at the brand’s existence again 💀
I hear about it way too much, way too often to the point that I now hate it out of pure spite, just like Wish again lmao
Fr. It's kind of annoying, tbh. I can't even watch one CZcams video without seeing a Temu ad before 💀
and they have so many sponsors!
I got the same 168 markers at the end from Temu for under $10. It was when they first started pushing sales. There was a massive discount. When my husband tried to find them to buy more for the grandkids, the prices were up. I guess I got lucky...🤷♀️
How was your experience? Are they consistently good?
@@mythribg3349 I love them...I used them to make some canvases for one of my grand daughter's, who loves Paw Patrol. Only one tiny issue but minor. Sometimes when pulling the cap off, the whole end piece would pop off but an easy fix to put back together. It didn't hinder it's use or break it. I just had to be a bit more careful when removing the caps. 😊 And the fact that you have two ends to choose from is AWESOME!
@@dellapitre4520 oh wow that’s great to hear!
A lot of companies do this as a draw. They undercut competitors to start and drum up business and then slowly raise prices to about market rate over time. I work on the corporate end of retail.
Prices always change which is why I do love that they give you a price adjustment refund within 30 days of your shipped purchase
As an art teacher, Temu has been helpful in stretching dollars for student grade supplies
that's nice that you still care 🫶😊
I do that too! But i buy for myself,It helps me expand my understanding of other art materials with out spending and arm and a leg.
Yeah, I can see why, since a lot of things get stolen from the art room from people who want them 😅
While I completely understand what teachers are going through to keep their classrooms well stocked, please be careful, especially if you're buying for children. These products aren't beholden to any countries' safety standards, as you, the buyer, are the importer of record, who'd normally be held liable for making sure the products met any level of safety. Please have what you're buying for children tested at an independent lab. Perhaps start by doing lead testing on your own.
@@Corntassels its alright! there safety standards are like any other company except there a bit more cheaply made (to save cost ofc) its fine unless you eat it in that case but i dont think we’re talking about preschools here
Baohong is the only brand of watercolor paper worth getting from Temu. It's 100% cotton, and really damn good for the price (especially their Academy line).
Agree. I just checked and it seems the Baohong is a similar price to Amazon.
I got mine for $1.86 for the 5x7 (approximately) size. 100% cotton watercolor, 140lb, can't beat the price!
I honestly thought I wrote this and forgot about it. Baohong Academy cold-pressed paper is the closest to Arches I've found. I don't care about the student vs. Artist grade, it's high quality and cheap through Temu.
Just came here to say that. I had bought it from Amazon, but I'll only get it from Temu cuz it's literally the same thing and cheaper.
The more middle men there are between producer and consumer, the more expensive the same stuff becomes as they put on their markup. Amazon is a middle man, though they are a reliable seller, their delivery is also expensive.
Thank you for being the first person I've seen to acknowledge the poverty angle. I could buy one shirt at Walmart or 3 from Shein, and I only do that once or twice a yr, I don't like that it's what I can afford but I feel more confident in clothes that aren't from my only local store
I think some people who are less well off you prefer to buy new, cheaper things rather then second hand or smaller amounts of quality items. Because they want to feel like they can afford new things and second hand makes them feel poorer. Whereas some people who are better off put value on being socially conscious with purchases and like to shop second hand either because it matters to them or becauses its trendy.
You made a superb point. When you find companies selling valued products cheaper than another, this bands formation of monopolies. That is very important for the economy. Thanks for making that point👍.
That stuff you got cheaply isn't going to last long, so in the long run you spend more.
@@notconvincedgranny6573 I have had a pair of shein pants for 3 years, They are my favorite pants, still like new, the quality is hit or miss.
Unrelated but I love your avatar. :o
For the brush drying rack, the cardboard paper is a protective layer over the acrylic. You're meant to peel it off, like the plastic film over new screens. :)
I was about to say that! If you peel it off it would be set up better and not wiggle
Plus I think take reason the brushes were so floppy is because they were thin art brushes, not fat makeup brushes.
@@suzt7076 Yes. You really do have to put them on a similar size slot. I run into it when I run out of slots and still have eye brishes left
Yup. I have a smaller version and it works so well with the paper removed. I use it all the time.
@@suzt7076 and she was putting the brushes in from the bottom side
I love that you pointed out that for people of low income, Temu does indeed feel like "Shopping like a billionaire ". I very rarely buy brand new clothes. I shop at thrift stores and market place. But I was able to get an entire winter wardrobe, for under 100 bucks! I was delighted! I haven't bought new in 15 years!
Same .. never have money to buy a nice outfit just for the holidays but with Temu I’m able to buy a cute outfit and more without worrying about my bills
Thats insane!!!!!!!
Temu=POISON
@@jammasterjay4298In more ways than one,!
I bought a lot of shirts from them and have been so happy.
I’m from England. Shein is still VERY popular here. I personally have never ordered from there. I get my clothes mainly from charity shops. Recently, the amount of shein stuff I’ve seen there is so scary. Just goes to show how much people are buying and throwing away.
technically they’re not throwing away if they’re giving them to thrift stores
@@kamyrab566but technically they never sell at thriftshops and end up getting tossed out anyways.
Why are y’all just assuming everyone just throws away all their shit all the time lol
People didn’t throw it away. The donated things and gave t people a chance, like yourself to buy them.
Did you ever buy new clothes or you're buying old second hand from others 😮
im so glad you pointed out that some people can only afford fast fashion instead of just saying its bad and so are you for contributing because like yes i feel upset about it but if i can spend $30 on 2-3 full outfits over a single pair of pants anywhere else then im going to do it because living is too damn expensive
yes exactly!
God thank you for saying this because people have made me feel so bad for fast fashion.
The problem is not buying products from cheap chains. The problem is people who are constantly buying new clothes from cheap chains just because they are bored of their perfectly good clothes they still have in their closet. I can only afford fast fashion and I only buy clothes when my current clothes break beyond repair.
@@ellenripley4837 this!!
Agreed. I can’t afford that shit :/ I feel bad but if I need things.. 🤷🏻♀️
i love that rae tells us "yeah our house was struck by lightning" and then says "anyways, here's my art!"
honestly
yeaa true!
Fanfic writer vibes. “I got stabbed yesterday then hit by a bus, sorry for the fifteen minute delay for the upload!
@@razrv3lc this has me cackling so true 😭😭
wow lighting struck her house! want us to cry about it? 💀
As someone who's newly into collage art and junk journaling, thank you for this video. I'm always so lost with what kind of paint, paper, etc that i can find for a good price that's not a scam and this taught me a lot about what to look out for.
If you are able to go to a thrift/secondhand store or vintage book store, you can get some pretty old books, children’s books, nonfiction, magazines sometimes for really cheap, and they look great in collage. I have gotten books from the 1800s for a few dollars
just a quick note, the brown paper on the makeup brush dryer is meant to come off before use. It's a protective coat to keep the acrylic from getting scratched. :)
The fact that she still wanted to upload this video for us after that lighting... ✨she’s a true one✨ ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much for the support! It was super scary when it happened tbh lol
why wouldn’t she..?
@@flysoulja well having your home struck by lightning and blowing up some of your electronics would be pretty scary
@@Tasoq and id still find a way to post lol or else the video would’ve gone to waste and she would’ve made no money 🤣
@@flysoulja I'm not saying she wouldn't have uploaded the video 🙄
Glad you're alright after that lightening scare. Awesome artwork. 👌
Thanks so much!
yeah
The art gods have spoken 😨
I broke my back 23 years ago. I was a freight train conductor and made a lot of money. I can't buy anything for myself on ssdi except on Temu. Now, I usually get one or two tops because I don't have more than $30 in the any given month for myself, and so far I am enjoying everything I've gotten from them. I buy a lot of art supplies here.
Hope youre okay Rae. Thank you for talking about the people that arent so lucky, as someone who didnt have a lot sometimes that means the world to me.
I usually use Wish, Shein, and Temu to buy cheap art supplies. Prices are getting so outta hand that they feel like the only places to get affordable art supplies as a beginning artist
Temu is basically a place where wholesalers can sell their stuff from the wholesale price. We’re so used to retail price that sometimes we don’t realize that retailers have bought these same products at the same price and resold it for much higher prices. As someone who knows how wholesale works, that’s just how it is
I shop at Temu now that I discovered them a month ago, and the art products I purchased I've been satisfied with. I just have issues with their packaging. Sometimes the packagers just throw everything together and the delicate things get damaged. But, I'm like you, if I can find cheaper and still get decent quality I'm all for it. But, I do read the description thoroughly by scrolling down for extra information. Also, I don't usually go by all of the rave reviews unless they show me a detailed video backing up their claim. All in all, I enjoy Temu.
I agree temu, wish, and shein r like the same things
@@shellysolomonart why would it NEVER be worth it ven if your dirt poor? Ar the things you buy going to kill us?
@@shellysolomonartdick blick is NOT close to whole sale prices
I wish someone who knew their chemistry would test a lot of these crazy cheap art products. I would be very interested to know what cheap harmful substances they are using to keep costs down. I’m always very sceptical with things too good to be true, there is no way they safety test those products.
Always enjoy your reviews Rae x
I have been curious as well but do consider that overheads account for a lot of the costs of products.
i think a lot of what brings the price down is the mass production of the stuff and the ways in which it happens. like i recently got makeup from temu and looked for the “legit” and compared the two. they turned out to be almost completely similar, only difference was the shades
Could be some subsidies by the Chinese govt to get money from us rather than paying someone else. They are desperate for investors right now, businesses leaving to other parts of Asia, resulting in millions Chinese without jobs.
I’m a chemist but I’m also poor so I don’t have the resources at home to test anything 😅 There have been studies completed that analyzed items from other similar fast fashion giants as well, and the items appear questionable.. but I think more research still needs to be done honestly
I’ve seen tests done on things from Shein and it was scary that they found lead in certain products including a kids backpack, the dye on most clothing contains microplastics that go from your washing machine into the sea 😢 I’ve also seen a program here in the UK that tested knock off products from Amazon that were made cheaply in China, they included a set of plastic mixing bowls and a bundle of kids bath toys and they contained plastics that have carcinogens in them.
Temu honestly seems like one of those things that seems great at first but then years later we come to find out that some real shady stuff was going on behind the scenes.
like shein?
Guess what 😹
It didn't even took years lmao 😭 just a few months. Poor people can't have great things ☠️
@@neneyashiro3572 LMAO ur right ☠️☠️
Just like all companies that use factories in China such as Walmart, Target, Apple...
I have been aware of Temu for quite some time now, and I didn’t place an order with them until I researched the company. After that I did a price comparison with them,and multiple places that sell items that seem the same. Finally I placed a small test order. I ordered a few items that I’d planned on my elsewhere, and were still made in China (where most products come from anyway). I was not disappointed! The items were of the same quality as the same things I’d bought elsewhere, but at less than half the price!
RAN SO FAST TO THIS VIDEO I SPRAINED MY ANKLE
GURL SAME
LMAO SAME!!
Lol! 😂
@@SuperRaedizzle ma’am you just made my whole year. ❤️
@@rivermyerss yes and the thing is all she said is lol
The trick use at Michaels for cheap art paper is to get it from the kids isle! They sell legit watercolor and paint paper for like 3$ for a pad! Is it artist quality? Probably not but for swatching, sketching and testing out designs it’s perfect and cheap
Thank you! I never would've thought of this.
That would be super helpful for me. Thanks.
walmart also sells some kids supplies for really cheap! :D
I mean canson and strathmore are pretty cheap, especially when Michael's has their buy one get one half off sale. Their lower grade, which are basically student grade are still really decent. So you don't even have to hit up the kiddie aisle.
@@Ceares v true, I honestly just wait for massive sales at reputable stores (and while annoying, sign up for their newsletters to get coupons and stuff)
Prismacolors are my absolute favorite to draw with. They are sooooooo pigmented and so effortless to use
Same. Faber Castell is pretty good too.
It’s a hit and miss with Temu, I find that their wax stamping heads and associated tools for wax stamp making have been very good and also their embossing folders too!
YES!! i have wanted wax stamp supplies forever and i just recently bought some and they have all worked phenomenally. the exact same products are also on amazon
I've bought inkstones and calligraphy brushes, which are of good quality. Also, gold ink, and cinnabar powder.
Some of the papers are a bit dodgy. The rice paper was fine. I found the mulberry paper was nice, also got a gold flecked paper. You have to be careful with some things, some are cheaper amongst the products listed and the quality is lower, accordingly.
Also bought some embroidery kits to learn with, the thread is not great but it's fine to learn with. (I do cross stitch so I know how to determine a good quality thread!)
Also have some storage shelves from them, which have been insanely useful. And because it's hard plastic it is easy to move around.
WARNING ⚠️ ⚠️
For those markers at the end you need to be careful, the lids do fall off easily. And the markers dry out quicker than normal.
thank you i needed to know this i was considering them. I have a Imarcado 80pcs bag i got off amazon that are really good but wondered if those are worth it as even the $50 which is £38 for me is a lot. do you think i should stick with the ones i have?
yep I bought something similar from wish and most of it was shit so many dried out and broken and some dried out after I got them
@@Casperghostieput some iso alcohol in a bowl and put the marker tip down in the bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes and it should recharge
for the lids idk what you can do but for the drying out just shake em a bit
As a fashion designer it makes me so happy to hear you decide to not shop fast fashion. I'm not going to go into debate here but all i wanna say is we need more Influencers like you who actually do some research. Thank you.
Maybe if you didn’t charge so much we would not have to use fast fashion everyone is struggling. So fashion is classified as a luxury now. Many of my friends wear hand me downs from their mums. That’s how tough it is now. So we have to get by on what we can.
@@dottieland7061 people who have no choice are not the problem. it's the people that buy the €2000 hauls only to wear something once and then throw it out.
I really didn't want to support fast fashion but I am also really really poor, so I learned how to crochet my own clothes for cheap! slow fashion > fast fashion
@@pnrex5160 so proud of you girl! Keep that going.
I don't care about it. I don't have a lot clothes. I buy it when old ones wore out. Literally, recently I threw away some of my clothes that were 5-6 years old. Bought new cheap ones and expecting to wear them for 2-4 years. So, I don't feel responsible for buying from fast fashion brands. Peace ✌️
this was really fun to watch! you seem so thoughtful and kind when giving reviews and it honestly makes people take account of what the review is when its presented in such a objective way! you made some amazing art and so sorry your lost 1/3 of your equipment due to lighting, that must have been scary!!
As a person who does not Buy clothes off Temu but buys cute artsupplies and stationary and other kooky stuff i see this as a absaloute win
Glad to see that you haven't been "electrified". One thing to note after the lightning strike: replace all power strips and surge protectors, even if they seem to have survived unscathed. They can only take one strike, even if they seem to be fine.
Yep, if they had one surge through it they become compromised even if they still function.
temu art supplies are surprisingly okay got some good acrylic markers from there before i deleted my acc also can we just agree were glad rae is okay!!oml
I love this video, thanks for giving us all a few laughs!!❤
glad you were safe from the lightning strike! Thanks for sharing your info on Temu!
That’s so scary to have that happen to you. I’m so glad you guys are okay. It’s very true that things can be replaced but you can’t. Having to replace things you’ve worked hard to get, sucks. Sending you lots of positivity and good vibes🤍🤍🤍
I... almost feel like I need to grab that marker set while I still can. You made me very curious about the Ohuhu markers years ago but I just don't have the space and funds to justify that kinda price for something i fear of burning out on. For a 3rd of the price, and at that level of similar quality, I think I could in this case.
Edit: I caved. And with a 40% coupon got them for $30.
Honestly same, I got copics as a gift and I hardly touched them and some have dried out when I tried to use them, more markers and refills are SO pricey so when I go to Japan next year imma stock up on pens since their cheaper there.
Ohuhu will replace your markers if they dry out. You just have to email them. I emailed after i got my set. It took almost 3 months for them to arrive to me in Alaska. 5 markers were dry. I emailed the company direct, even though i bought the markers through Amazon. They sent me replacement markers.
This feels like a scam somehow. There has to be a catch. Like they sell you all this stuff for ridiculously cheap prices but then you get signed up for an evil cult or something. WHAT IS THE CATCH??
I just ordered these markers for the same reason. I have bought a handful of copics and other brands, and they usually dry out. If these dry out I will be much less disappointed.
@@viviemorton14 lol Copic was my started brand when it came to alcohol markers. just use em. heck use em together with the cheap ones.
the real waste is not using them.
First, Im glad that you are OK. Things can be replaced. You are unique and priceless.
That is how Temu gets you. Sell cheap and people end up spending more.
I have to admit I fell down the Temu trap. I've actually got a few really nice things. A lot in cosmetics and beauty supplies.
I like to see what else is on Temu.
I love the intro! Thanks for having the two perspective.
I have what looks to be the same acrylic stand. The paper is just a protective cover it peels off. Once it’s off the pieces lock together pretty tightly and the stand is sturdy.
She didn't peel it!
@eNephCO they know she didn't peel it. They're telling her that she CAN and SHOULDVE peeled it before reviewing
So glad you're okay. House being struck by lightning sounds really terrifying. Bummer on the equipment, but as you said it is indeed replaceable. On another note though, I feel like you're water cups are just getting thicker and thicker... That thing was humongous😂
I legit thought it was a gas can for a second
I’m so glad no one was hurt. Thank you for sharing
I'm sorry to hear about the lightning. I've experienced that before. Blessings and Great Job.
I really appreciate your disclaimer at the start of this video. It makes me really sad to see how wasteful people become when they see how cheap stuff is from these sites. There’s such a huge disconnect that people just don’t think about the impact they’re having on the environment and economy (it devalues other items and takes revenue from other, more responsible businesses)…..so yeah. Thank you again ❤ Xxxx
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
The thing to remember is, in the US particularly, the economy is absolutely awful right now. Prices have skyrocketed and many people cannot afford basic items at normal store prices. Yes, Temu is not the most ethical way to get products, but for some people it's literally the only way they can get what they need without breaking the bank.
Just an observation. I got a message from one of the same commenter , a certain Dr Christopher Johnson. I never answered to him or her, there is never a way to know for sure who is on the receiving end.
I mainly buy cardmaking supplies. The trick with these sites is to put stuff in your cart, then go to sleep. Revisit in a day or so and start thinning out your cart. When you’re first shopping, you get swept up in how cheap stuff is, and it’s super easy to overspend!
@@dr.christopherjohnson9803 Wow way to be a comically obvious scammer whose first language isn't English. No one who speaks it as a first language in the US words anything like that.
Temu is paying most of the CZcamsrs for reviewing their items. I am so happy you made this REAL review one. The positive reviews are paid reviews. Lol. I bought "sterling" silver rings that were marked the 925 stamp but it turned my finger green. 😂 That saying you get what you pay for is def the case with Temu. I feel like a hypocrite now..I guess I am going to order those marker. 😂😂 I am so happy you are safe. That must have been super scary. ❤
If you have jewelry that turns your skin green, paint it with some clear nail polish. I don’t like spending money for jewelry so that’s what I do with my cheap jewelry
Sometimes it's the varnish on the ring coming off. I've had some REAL GOLD turn me green but after the varnish is done chipping it's fine.
Silver jewelry regularly turns green on my skin, there's something in my sweat that reacts to it. I worked a summer job at a jewelry store, and the owner said he's never seen anything like it. (It was August so I was sweating more than usual...)
So no, it's not necessarily a sign the rings aren't genuine 925 silver.
@@hollyhockss thank you for this tip.
@@kreativna I'm literally allergic to silver so it would turn my skin green before I would break out...
This channel is so great that I didn’t realize I was already subscribe to it😂😊 I love your content luv❤️
thank you for your thoughtful take and review ❤
I've been using this random brand called oleep for three years. It's $30 for 80 alcohol brush markers and they work crazy well and are super pigmented and blend perfectly.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤
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honestly I feel like as long as people are not over consuming on fast fashion (hauls every week/buying stuff you don’t like just for the trend) it’s fine 😭😭
I definitely relate with you there. I'm glad there are affordable products out there for those like me.
how many people? millions?
The problem is that businesses like this thrive off that. If people started buying less, they'd need to put prices up, and then there's no point buying from them over more ethical sources.
I kind of love temu, because it's the only way me and my gf can buy stuff that's fun because we have bought from it multiple times and it's always pretty good for us
The people in the sweat shops making the clothes: 💀
Dude, I have gotten some REALLY NICE stuff off of Temu! I got an awesome acrylic light for my brother and all of the diamond paintings are amazing! I have gotten some really beautiful stone beads from there and it really just depends on the product you are looking for. To be honest, it's also the quality of item you expect. People go on there expecting greatness and get garbage, and people going on there looking for cheap stuff get some fantastic finds! I LOVE all of the diamond paintings and diamond painting accessories I have gotten from there and won't be buying those anywhere else. I choose Temu over wish tbh. So it's in the eye of the beholder and it's really your expectations...
My friends mum got hacked off Temu
I used the Touch markers since years. They're my go to cheap brand markers and I love em. The only sad thing is that they dry out way faster than brand markers.
I hope mine hangs in there. They are super juicy lol.
same
you can sorta revive them a little with rubbing alcohol!
yeah! mine became dried out and then i just ut in a bunch of rubbing alcohol into the marker and it started working like a brand new marker!
I have a special drip filled with rubbing alcohol when one of my alcohol markers are dry I shake my dried up marker and drop 3 rubbing alcohol on the tips.
Rae is one of people who motivated me not to give up art as it will indeed take time till I find major improvements
I bought the 168 alcohol marker set (£32) and they are amazing! 2 dried quick (Not sure why those 2 specifically) and I had never used alcohol markers before... I love them
@phelovepokemon, hi. Maybe you're already aware of this, but dried alcohol markers can usually be revived with alcohol, as described in comments above.
@@papoochacoo I did not know this :o Silly question, but what alcohol would work on them?
@@phelovepokemon, rubbing alcohol.
have you tried shaking it? One of mine dried a bit but it took a few shakes to get them back good as new
Im so sorry to hear about your lightning encounter but Im happy you are safe. May God bless you with abundance and prosperity 🙏🏾💙
rae literally made a masterpiece with the cheapest art supplies of all time and then finished the video after lightning struck her house what a legend
I do appreciate it when you (and others) do videos like this. I don't have a ton of money and it is nice to know that I am not spending my money on something I will open and directly throw into the garbage. Thank you!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤
@@dr.christopherjohnson9803bro that's creepy as hell
For the flimzy printed paper like sketchbook you can like straighten the paper after completing the drawing by ironing it on a low heat
First time seeing you on YT, liked the video! Thanks for testing!
I've gotten art supplies and crafting supplies from temu, and i do find those items are pretty good. Yarn, neddle felting, watercolors, and stickers are all pretty good to get there if you don't have money and want to start. Just look at the reviews. Personally i really like the matalic watercolors they have on the temu.
You’re meant to peel the paper off the outside of the brush drying rack. The paper is there to protect the plastic during shipping and packaging (I have a few of these from my local Kmart for my makeup brushes). 😊❤
Thank you for sharing the information regarding the Temu controversy and for giving honest product reviews!
Your final artworks are really beautiful, especially the colors combinations.
For the brush drying rack, I feel like the brushes may have been leaning because they were in spots for bigger brushes. The brushes that were in the smaller holes seemed to be just fine, it was the small ones in the huge holes that were the problem.
I only read through a few comments and I've not seen past that point in the video so I apologise if I repeated something already talked about
I feel that temu stuff would be good for young artists who are just starting out their artstic ✨stuff✨
Thank god you’re safe , 😮 . Great video as always ❤
Thanks this was very helpful for my next haul!
It’s crazy how Rae can just make crazy artwork with various art supplies that do and don’t look promising✨✨
Glad you're ok! Those skulls turned out so cool. I personally can't see myself buying from sites like Temu and Wish, too many speculations of slave labor, sweatshops and such about them.
These speculations are around companies like nestle, nike etc, its just more hidden.
@@dododog5002 Nike has been accused of sweatshops for decades, consumers don't give a fork and keep buying anyway.
nestle was in a big scandal about water rights and taking all the water from some river a few years ago too.
for claims against shein/temu, they originated on tiktok. Not exactly the most reliable place for your news lol
I went crazy this week......and I LOVE it!
I'm so glad you did this video. I'm a super TEMU shopper and you've proved my point that TEMU is a hit or miss. Thanks!
Girl I’m glad you are safe I love your artwork great work keep it up!!❤❤❤
the thing abt fast fashion is that the people who can't really afford anything else are the people who are going to be wearing those clothes until they're worn out, the ones who will be upcycling and handing down those clothes. the problem isn't the people who can't afford better. it's the ones who _can_
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I love, love, love your skulls!! 💜
Omg glad you’re okay!
You should lead tests every one of those items because they don't have to pass any special test to make sure they're not poisoning you when they make it.
I’ve looked at Temu once and they don’t even have verified sellers unlike other shopping apps excl. Ali brands apps and sites.
thank you for that intro ❤ i really appreciate how you mention that fast fashion is the only way some people can buy in fashion clothes. i rarely shop from sites like that, but i know what it feels like to be in high school and jealous of all of the popular girls for having the cutest clothes. there’s a lot of shame that you feel when you feel like you stick out because of your clothes.
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask
Great inclusive review!
I am relieved that you are safe. I hated when my houses were struck by lightning. One was worse than the others, but none were fun. (3 different houses, all in Florida)
In my experience, reading the reviews is just a given because I practically live on fast fashion sites. But I'm glad you did mention how people can't always afford to, put it simply, afford things at their retail prices.
OMG Rae! Lightning strike sounds so scary! Glad you are ok. I love your positive attitude about the situation...
I just have to say that you are an absolute legend in salvaging cheap art products!! You always make a masterpiece out of a trasterpiece. Haha
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Loved this !
Thank god your okay, that lightning must have been terrifying. You are so brave for that, I could never.
Most important thing, I'm glad you're okay :)
As for Temu, the old Latin phrase maintains its power to this day; "Caveat Emptor" or "Let the Buyer Beware".
As for those warnings about the cheap prices being due to worker abuse, while you're right, I hope you're not posting from an iPhone. Apple is notoriously horrific to its Chinese workforce, just Google "Apple worker conditions" to see the horror show for yourself. For at least a decade (if not longer), they've been constantly reported on for their abhorrent factory conditions. So expensive price tags don't negate the abusive dynamics of a company. Just sayin''
literally any computer chip will have poor conditions; from the materials mined to produce them, to the factories where they are assembled.
As for temu, they do actively audit suppliers. Temu itself is a bit like ebay; Temu does not produce any goods, they simply offer a platform for manufacturers to sell on (like wish and aliexpress for example). If someone on ebay sells stolen goods, for example, I would not blame ebay, but the dodgy seller.
The aquarelle and markers do indeed look nice, but I'm mainly concerned about the quality of the pigments used and therefore how light fast they will be. Name brands might come with a hefty price tag, but at least you know your art will last and you won't be left with an empty sheet of paper where you once spent hours painting on.
See I feel that if you don't put it in the sun it should be fine. I still have my kids kiddie crayola art from 25 years ago and it hasn't disappeared
As far as alcohol markers go, they are pretty much never lightfast. Even Copics are not lightfast. They use dyes, not pigment inks.
The really cheap watercolor are likely to use dyes as well, either exclusively or to enhance inexpensive pigments. The good news is: You won't be left with an empty sheet of paper anyway. Many times colors change, but they usually do not outright disappear. If you store your art well, without direct constant sunlight, it will last even with cheap supplies. If you want to hang it up, you could consider using UV resistant glass.
As someone who topped out in the art scene with Sharpies, I see this as an absolute win.
LOVE your work and I subscribed the moment I first seen your art /work
My fellow Europeans: you can get the exact same markers (10:08) just in smaller packages at Tedi stores!
Yes! I just bought some this last week. 36 for 7,50 , marked down from 15 euros.
They have had Baohong Academy watercolor paper on Temu for cheaper by far than Amazon so that is something I have ordered several times. It was on a great lightening deal
I actually purchased that brush drying rack months ago. The “paper finish” is a protective sticker that peels off! The black lacquered finish is underneath.
Omg. Thank you for this cause i was thinking of getting some art supplies from them!!
I've purchased other non-related items off Temu and I'd say 80% of the time I was satisfied!
My mom got me those alcohol markers 2 years ago from Amazon and at the time they were like $40 but, I could never find them again on there 🤷🏽♀️. The red and pinks smelled terrible and and would make everything I drew smell just as bad, They did a really good job coloring . They’d be great for those wanting affordable alcohol markers. Unless if you have a sensitive nose.
Gal, my family had lightning hit the house twice and fried everything the first time. Now we unplug pretty much everything during bad thunderstorms. Thank you for trying out this stuff. I always wonder if their art supplies are worth the price, even as cheap as they are.
Omg that lightening strike!!! YIKES!!!
I fully support you and your efforts in your job❤😊
You gotta peel the paper off the acrylic stand, I doubt it will make the product work better but definitely will look better 😊
I use Temu for probably about 25%-50% of my wardrobe, since it’s really hard to find clothes (especially feminine clothes) in my size that aren’t priced differently than general sizes. Pretty much everything else is Walmart, or Old Navy when I can afford it.
Online clothes like these of course aren’t as good quality as Old Navy, but I take good enough care of my clothes and don’t follow too many fashion trends that I’m able to keep them for longer than people talk about.
Specifically skirts, dresses, and button up tops have always been frustrating for me, lots of Temu items I’m wearing these days are just good stretch fabric and priced in my budget. (They also have fun styles and patterns that differ from the usual choices of “middle aged eccentric art teacher” and “pregnant crunchy mom”)
I think it's oaky to purchase fast fashion if it's the only viable option for the price you can afford and especially if you wear the shit out of it. It might be produced unethically but so are many designer labels. Half the responsibility comes down to the consumer. When some people spend very little, they devalue the item and feel its okay to wear it once and throw it away
11:33 Rae does her ✨Magic✨
Came for the Temu but loved watching you create! Thanks. It’s like magic but I know it’s really skill.
Thank God that no one was hurt and that you are safe in your home…since it didn’t catch fire! Terrifying! But I totally agree that by far your life and health are the most important!
Stupid question but the electronics that were plugged in and absolutely fried when the lightening struck covered by insurance, warranty/guarantee by the surge protection companies? Truly hoping that whatever was (fried) lost will be replaced at no cost to you. Not sure how that works.
I’m fairly new to this channel and absolutely love everything I’ve seen. Curious if you ever do tutorials or anything like that? The two pieces you created and show at 12:33 are simply perfection! As a 45 year old woman who still can’t draw a straight line with a ruler and continuously screws up abstract paintings (yes both are 100% true sadly) yet has a passion to create in any and all mediums I need help! If you already have tutorials posted I’d greatly appreciate being pointed in that direction. If it’s not your thing I’d greatly appreciate it if you or someone on here could let me know some good channels where I can start learning please.
❤ from Shannon in Canada 🇨🇦
I bought those markers, and they were so worth it. so many different shades and skin tones it’s perfect for character design
edit: they do dry up and run out of ink quite quickly though
I bought boots that were super cheap, but well made. Sampled a few other things that weren't impressive, but no big loss. Good that you put this vid up for artists 🎨👏
I am so glad she said the market was so good. I just literally bought 120 markers from Temu. For $33 and was wondering if it was going to be a waste of money since I know alcohol-based markers are so expensive. So I'm so glad I saw this video now I know I got my money worth and at a cheap price too!
Was it the touch school ones ?