Looking at 28 Brands of Watercolor Markers // Let's see What Good!
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- čas přidán 11. 01. 2021
- Waterbased marker comparison
List of markers in order, affiliate links used if possible. * =recommended
*Best Dual brush marker: Tombow Dual Brush Pen: shrsl.com/2q5az (open stock and sets)
Marvy Leplume (do not recommend) amzn.to/3skNPjx
Memento (less water-reactive, matches memento ink pads) amzn.to/3bxcPOF
Whispers (retired)
*MozArt amzn.to/3oFH8q6
*Art-n-Fly (good for brush lettering) amzn.to/35BLkQf
*Marabou Graphix: shrsl.com/2q5b6
*Ohuhu dual tip brush and fine: amzn.to/39l78kg
Spectrum Noir Aqua: shrsl.com/2q5ba
Studio light:
Aqua Marker (Lertaset/Winsor & Newton)
Distress Markers: amzn.to/2XFOHkF
Real brush markers
*Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pen shrsl.com/2q5bf
*My Recommendation Color It refillable pen: amzn.to/3scRY9g
*2nd place Ohuhu natural brush pens (same as color it but don't sell refill inks) amzn.to/3sgKIcx
Old ohuhu amzn.to/3bEtekF
Gen Grafts amzn.to/35Axa1J
*Doodle Hog *they get a star because they have names and #s on barrel plus color selection)
Arrtx: amzn.to/3bxdWhj
*Arteza amzn.to/3i992Iw
Mozart (unavailable)
Fluid ink-filled Waterbrush style markers (Pens can be refilled or cleaned and used as waterbrushes as ink is used up)
*Altenew (fine tip) shrsl.com/2q5by (Refill inks availabe)
*Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers (Medium Tip) shrsl.com/2q5c0
*Ecoline shrsl.com/2q5cf
*Winsor & Newton Promarker Watercolor (Lightfast!) shrsl.com/2q5cd
Permanent waterbased pens:
Pitt Big Brush Pen: shrsl.com/2q5ck
*Pitt pens (fine and small brush tips available) shrsl.com/2q5cq
*Jane davenport Licence to Quill and other permanent waterbased markers (Micheals stores, discontinued)
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I really appreciate the desalinization info! I never knew that and just thought it was mold on my markers...now I won't be so grossed out! LOL
I am SO loving this series. Thank you so much for bringing it!
I have several sets of the various types of water reactive markers\pens. I really try to not have duplicates (based on sub-type). 1. Love the Tombows. I haven't had any issues. I bought a few of the sets where I would not be buying duplicates, then filled out the collection via open stock. Only criticism is that the sets each have a blender pen, and several sets have a black pen. My suggestion to the company would be to simply sell the black & blender as it's own set. 2. Arteza Real Brush pens - very happy with them. And, Amazon tends to have hot buys, so my 96 set was a real bargain. 3. Marvey - some unique colors, but, yes, the nibs deteriorated, and the fine nib dried out so fast. 4. Arteza fine point. Beautiful, though there are few tutorials around for them, so they don't get as much use as other products. 5. Jane Davenport "watercolor brush" pens are okay, but, they didn't wow me. 6. The original Spectrum Aqua were a disappointment. They began fraying right away. (Don't have the new ones.) Lastly, Distress. I have the set because, well, they do match my other Distress products, and have those lovely colors. Unfortunately, the brush nib does fray, and the ultra fine point was a complete disappointment. Though not officially refillable, I use my re-inkers to bring some life back to them. I'll shut up, now. :)
That is a great idea I never thought of. I
Do have all the refills For Distress inks.
@@Amywazwaz06 officially, they aren't refillable, as they don't sell anything specifically to do that. So, do at your own risk. I haven't had an issue with it, though.
I just bought some of the Pitt pens for mixed media work. I love when you do these types of videos. Helps with decision making. Thanks!
I just got my Color Its in the mail today! Can’t wait to try them! Thank you for the vid, Lindsay! 🤗
Love these comparison videos, so helpful!
Me too love them. Keep them coming
Great comparison video. I own a few of the tomboys and love them, they react so well to water.
Love your comparisons. All the pretty colors!! :)
Great comparison, thx. I did miss one of my favourite markers in the list though. The Zig Art & Graphic Twin marker, which has a rubber tip great for stamps and on rougher paper that would fray most felt tip pens. The result is also more of a watercolour with some grain in it, which I like very much. But my all time favourite was in it. The Faber Castell Pitt Artist Brush Pen. I love these so much, and are the best for bullet journalling. Even on 100 gsm paper, I can lay down so many layers without any bleeding and almost no ghosting. And you can do brush lettering with them that fits a A5 notebook. And then their white one is awesome, use one layer just to lighten colours, or more for more of a whiter highlight, on black background or paper for a blackboard chalk effect. I use it on all my artwork. These pens are a great all-rounder. Some art I've done with them in my bullet journal:
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Great comparison video! very comprehensive. Thank you
Love the different markers pens thanks so much for sharing
I had no idea there was so many different versions of water based markers. Very informative video. Thank you
You are right about the very fine point ends drying out or not working. I have even got some that haven't worked new.I don't remember what brand though. Your video was very helpful.
"A child going to school for the first time,wonders about art,thank goodness for sweet art teachers."-Lynn
Loved this video,sweet presentation Lindsay.🌹
We didn't have Art or Music when I went to school. My youngest grandchild is in Kindergarten. They do Art and Music everyday.
@@carolfrazer8067 yes it is good that we have art today and music in schools🌹👍
I love the pitt pens for shading on art journal projects that have gesso or some other substrate. After they dry they are permanent because they are filled with India ink.
And lightfast
I had a single marker that had lost its cap in storage of the Crayola watercolor markers and I just dipped it in water and it was good as new!
I bought a couple packs of the Tombows on a huge sale, expecting to return one because I wouldn't see the need to have even one! But they are incredible, really a joy! Vibrant, blend well, excellent tips. I'm glad to hear they last a long time. Your review helps make me fee even better about my purchase. People (not you) are somewhat critical of the blendability of many of these markers, but for blending, paper is really important, as is blending as soon as the ink is put down. This seems to be the case with all of them. They are dye, not pigment and of course, every color has a different ability to lift. And people say they tend to pill, but you can't really scrub with them. They're just a different medium. Anyway, love these comparison vids. Looking forward to more!
Interesting watch, I’m slowly getting a few of these in my monthly subscription box, Tombow is my favourite and I find myself reaching for them during drawing.
This was interesting! Thanks Lindsay 😊
Lovely comparison video. I liked how you categorized the markers. I often forget about the water soluble aspect depending on which markers I’m using and for what purpose. I’ve colored in a ton of stamped images for art journaling the last couple of years. Although Brush Lettering has been on my Someday-Maybe list for years I haven’t made it a priority because of the hours of practice time that it requires and I don’t have a need for it in everyday life. I am happy to say that I have a nice selection of markers from each category. I would like the full set of Tombow and/or the ColorIt Markers - I remember when you got them and was intrigued by the refills. I’ll find your video about them for a closer look. I’ll be sure to use your link when my decision is made. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience with us. Have a great day and stay safe.
Thanks i lov3 the comparison videos. Helpful for when we are going to buy products.
I do love my Jane Davenport waterbrush markers, too. Particularly the shimmery ones!
I have a handful of Zigs, the Color It set, and got a full set of Arteza as a gift from a crafty friend. I like all three and find them comparable. I also have the Distress markers and like them for other techniques like with a poorer and when I want the specific Distress colours. And I have the Nuvo aqua markers which are like the Jane Davenport, liquid in the barrel. I also like them.
Great video, Lindsay. Thank you.
So comprehensive as usual! I was looking for a Karin marker review! This video was in my search but no marker! Well I learned a bunch in any case. Thanks Lindsay! I am gonna keep watching your videos!
I don't have them. I feel maxed out on markers and I have some that meet my needs very well. Many cardmakers love Karin markers so I'm sure you can find a review.
@@thefrugalcrafter thanks for the reply, I appreciate it, you create some of the best reviews and I am impressed by every one of them that I have watched.
Thanks for the fun video! Very informative. I really don't want multiple sets and just want to focus on a few water-soluble types of things, as I don't have a ton of time for art.
Thank you Lindsay! I have all the Mementos because I have all the ink pads of this brand, but I someday want to get Tombows. No one has ever said anything bad about them & watching others use them I'm always jealous. 🤣Anyway love your videos & reviews. ❤😘
They are the Energizer bunny of markers!
Check your local Michaels they're on super clearance! At least in Michigan they are!
A lot of information so we can make good choices. Thanks for sharing.
Great video Lindsay! I bought the full set of the Tim Holtz markers right when I was starting out with just adult coloring books and card making so I could figure out what colors from his pallet I liked and could buy inks in, but I would not recommend these markers. They’re maybe 4 years old but so many have dried out, but not used up so I try to refresh them with distress refresher and even still they seem to dry out right away again even with proper storage. The fine nib is a plastic piece that would fall out of several of the markers then I probably bent some of them pushing them back in. Long story short, overpriced for not a not great quality marker, you’re paying for his name and his color pallet.
For years I've used Crayola Markers. They work fine for the basic stuff I've always done. But....after Christmas I had my eye on a set of Ohuhu markers on Amazon. I got a set of 40 for $19.95. They are dual tip and I really like how they flow.
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Very helpful- thanks!
Than you for showing these.
Thanks for including some information about which brush markers have a color name or number on them. My grandson is color blind, but he loves to color. He gets frustrated when he has to ask "What color is this?" It is so difficult to learn which products have color id on them. I know from your review that Arteza, Art X, doodlebug, the new ohuhu, color it and zig would be a good choice as far as that goes.
Very helpful video! Thank you
More comparison videos, please. They are very helpful.
TFS Lindsay. Never heard of many of these brands. Love Tombow and Zigs on Bristol board. I seem to get the best results when making cards. The W&N look interesting though as do Jane Davenport. I definitely have too many markers, but I love them so much.
I always learn from you. Thanks
So, funny story….after watching your card making video and you were water coloring with markers, I went out and bought a cheap set. I came across this video afterwards and you mentioned Arteza Real Brush and I thought….I think I have those. Sure enough, they were in my cabinet. I think I tried water coloring with those before with no luck, but I think I was just using card stock and not water color paper. Man what a difference that makes 😂
So, helpful!!!
Jane Davenport pen is called the ultimate pen in Daisy Dukes if it’s the blue one! They are still available as a set of 8 on Jane’s website
Love this video. I love refillable options and really debated about the expense of the Altenew. I do love the color it brand ones. I will try to blend them more. Thank you for these awesome videos. Can any dye ink be used to refill the new ohohoo?
This was so good! There’s nothing like a classic Tombow, is there!?! I’ve got a few colors I need to catch up on. I also like the newer Tombow Twin Tones as well as Zig Fudebiyori and Tombow Fudenosuke. Such a sucker for markers!!!
I just bought an insane amount of tombow alcohol markers for .50 to 1.00 a piece. I bought one of each color. So now between those and the water based tombows I have over 80 of them!
Great comparison vid. I have the Tombow & the Zigs. I figure thats all I need. Theyre great. Thank you for reminding me to get them out!. 💗😃👍
(Helps if I spell right. Lol)
I've had Crayola water based pens, fine tipped and brush tipped, for 25 years; as well as le plume, marvy....still working.
Like my tomboy. They are great and last a long time. Had all the Tim Holts ones but they all dried out Evan though I stored them horizontal.
My first set were distress when they first came out...big disappointment dried out fast. Have complete set of tombows 96 for $100, @0+ years ago, and still going strong, then Artez brush which I love, and just invested in KArin markers. Love eat one for different applications. Thanks for your video
Its probably already been mentioned but the Ecoline are also refillable!!!! Really great pens.
I didn't know that, cool!
Hi Lindsey,
Great review! I ordered the Ohuhu set of 36 for a Black Friday deal after seeing your previous review, , but they were lost in the mail and “unavailable” to re-deliver at the great price (only for $10 or $15). I almost ordered the Colorit ones, because I love the case and the ink availability. Then I saw a 48 set of Poetique brand on Amazon, and I ordered them.
They are SO beautiful... such vibrant, transparent colors. I think I commented previously on one of your videos about them. They also sell refill inks, available as 4 pack mixed sets such as skin, floral, water, etc. for $10. I still wish I had a case, so maybe I will see if Colorit sells the case alone.
I just checked put the refills, what a steal, they are the same numbers as the new ohuhu and color it although they dont Carrie's exactly the same colors line to line. Good price too!
Thank you for this comparison! I have some of these brands - Pitt, Ecoline, W&N (I fell in love with those markers!) and it helps to see what tips will do what, the quality, the blend ability, etc. I usually do portrait or sketch work with some of these brands so it’s incredibly helpful to know the options. Have you tried the Faber Castell pigment markers? I have a few open stock and I’ve only used them for washes on watercolor paper but they’re very water reactive and vibrant. Just curious 😄
I havent but I am curious about them as I like the winsor &newton watercolor ones.
Thanks for your information, it was helpful, I would have liked to see how reactive they are. I have the Distress and love the color movement, now they're all dried up and need new markers that will do the same without drying out so fast. Take care!
I find the real brush style to me more reactive. Mementos are the least reactive.
Thank you,!!
All those markers I’d use for coloring
Nice selection! The hard thing is blending water-based markers. And when you draw with a lot of them they end up streaky. So I would love to see a comparison where you actually layer/blend two colors within the same brand.
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Thank you, but I didn't mean generally how to blend, but I was interested to see how each brand fared in blending tests. And not by using any other tools like water brushes or transferring them to plastic pallets, but how they actually work the way they were intended: directly from the pen to paper. I know some brands are meant to use like watercolors, but others like Faber-castell Pitt artist pens are not. I've realised they work okay on some papers but terribly on others where other water-based fiber pens work perfectly. So I'm looking for brands that blend well on paper, and act more like alcohol markers (even though they couldn't possibly work as well!) . I think Tombow work better than Pitt for example... And Fibracolor 100 different colors work great too.
Lindsay, when I saw this title I thought, 'OH NO! How long will this video be??" But wow, 27 minutes! Props to you! :) I have a set of 48 Artezas, the first set of Jane Davenport's Mermaid Markers, and I have 25 or so Distress Markers - and honestly, I feel like my water color marker cup runneth over. :) Great review - have you done a similar one for alcohol markers? That's where i need to beef up my stash. I have a set of Bic Mark-its and that's it.
I have, back in november I think
I got all the alcohol based tombows for Christmas, they are ok. I wouldnt have bought them for myself, but I like having them.
and thank you for this Ive just added a bunch of stuff to my wish list! I love my water based markers, cause I love using them as water colors!
I've heard the new tombow alcohols are not as good as their ABT waterbased markers. It's a shame as they have such a good reputation with the waterbased ones.
I really like my Mozart Supplies brush pens. 😊 I've got the 20 set, but they've got a 'luxury' set now too. You can get refills for the smaller set and they were hoping to provide refils at some point for the 20 set too when I asked about it.
Thanks for the info!
I like it 🙂
Such great advice and comparisons. Thank you. QUESTION: Have you tried and do you like Faber-Castell Albrecht Durer Watercolour Marker duel tip (brush & bullet, I believe)?
I have not tried those
OMG this is absolutely awesome, i am all for the comparison videos for sure especially when learning and starting out and working out what to buy. I have seen the Karin watercolour brush marker. How would that compare to these ??? or am i thinking it is totally different ?? Thankyou so much for this awesome vid
They are supposed to be goodbut they are expensive and not lightfast so I don't have them. If I was to invest in more watercolor markers it would beaver castell or more winsor newton watercolor markers.
@@thefrugalcrafter Hugs Lindsay thankyou so much for replying :) I shall definately look into them more Much love from an australian fan
Lindsay … thank you! I have a question tho: I’ve been using Tombow markers and I mostly like them but have become frustrated that sometimes the lines don’t blend out all the way, leaving an initial line that looks bad. Maybe it’s me or the paper I’m using? I do tend to use watercolor paper. Let me know if you have any thoughts and as always thanks for your wonderful review!
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This is unrelated to the video itself but would you ever consider doing a guinea pig tutorial? In paint like watercolour, gouache, or even acrylics? They’re my favourite animals and my 2021 goal is to learn to paint them so I can make portraits of all 5 of mine! but for the life of me I can’t seem to get them right 😅 I can’t seem to find any realistic/detailed tutorials online either so I’d love to see you tackle it!
I'll think about it!
I think the art couple Doodle Date has pet guinea pigs. Not sure if they've done what you ask or not, I'm guessing you want something more realistic than cartoony. I haven't looked at their channel in a long time.
They make such cute little noises
@@recoveringsoul755 they’ve certainly done lots of piggy illustrations on their channel but I’m looking for a realistic style yes!
Thnx Lindsay!
And for subs that live in The Netherlands, Stabilo fineliners or the Stabilo fineliner with felttip waterbasis ink a
Are great for Lindsay s tips on using waterbasis ink/markers and using Them instead of inkpads for stamping 🙂
the Aquamarkers by Decotime are also really, really good. Brush + fine point and they dillute really well
Oh, the salination happened to my mermaid markers. I just wiped it off with rubbing alcohol, thinking it was mold. XD
I have the Arteza brush pens and my daughter for Christmas bought me some Creativepeak I didn't need anymore BUT I don't need to hold back in using brush pens! I do like them in a funny sort of way! I am mind set that they are a pre-loaded paint brush ....do they work well when water is added? As I have an excessive amount of brush pens I will be playing around with them and experimenting!
Yes. They work great with water.
Do you remember the I adore Brush markers you reviewed a while back? They are readily available in Australia, just in case anyone here was interested. 😄
Micadore, jolly auto correct!
Very informative, thank you!
I don't have markers other than sharpies. I'd like to try some for stamp coloring, maybe this summer, and you helped me make up my mind. I will go for the Ohuhu when I'm ready to purchase. I like the way it looks when you use it, and I think the quality and price point are a good place to start with and see if I like it.
I know you answers this for me in a different video, that markers and highlighters should be stored flat. Why is that? Is it ink pressure or distribution in the barrel? Especially if they only have one nib? Just curious. Also, do you store your regular ball point pens and gel pens flat as well?
As always, thank you for a great video! You have helped me make some smart supply purchases and I am very happy with the products I've gotten from your review and comparison videos. You my friend, are wicked. 👍🏻💖🌸
Dual tip pens are stored flat to keep both nibs inked. Liquid filled ones are brush up to avoid leaking. Ball point or single endedcmarkers can be stored flat or tip down in a cup. This is ideal but store however works best for you.
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich thank you!
Really enjoyed the look at so many markers, thanks. But have to lovingly call you out on an 'hour and a half drive' to your nearest Michael's. There's one next to the Me Mall, and one in Augusta -- did I mishear the last time you talked about where you live? LOL.
I live an hour and a half noth of Augusta!
@@thefrugalcrafter I stand corrected! For some reason, I thought you were in Androscoggin County...but what do I know? Thanks!
@@donnas9599 nope, up in penobscot county:)
Thanks so much for this, I've been looking into new art supplies and your videos are have been so helpful!
If you don't mind me asking, the Colorit refills don't seem to be for sale anywhere, do you know if maybe they're being discontinued? Also, do you happen to know what the Zig colorless blender is? All the other real brush pens I've seen just use a regular water brush, is Zig's any different? Lastly, if a real brush pen dries out, can you revive it with a glycerin/water mix like a tombow, or do you need liquid watercolors/ink refills?
I don't have the dog so im not sure. As for color it refills there is a company called Poetique I think the sells the same refills.
@@thefrugalcrafter Thanks so much taking the time to reply! Wow, these look great, and they’re even supposedly lightfast? I’m a little skeptical about that, but even regardless these are a steal! I’ll definitely have to check these out :)
@@miniaturebirble1895 the only lightfast watercolor markers are the Winsor & Newton ones.
Great review! I have the 60 set of Ohuhu markers. I wouldn't buy them again. No markings or names on them, but they were cheap, so I guess we get what we pay for. Do they still make the big brush pens from Faber? I have one and love it, but can't find them anymore.
Someone told me they were discontinuing them
Karin Brush Markers, a set of 60 watercolor brush pens, sells for over $100! They get great reviews, however. I can't afford those so I'll stick with the Zigs when I want to watercolor stamped images. I bought the set of Zigs after I tried and did not like the Distress Markers - the small tips do not work and the brush ends fray and the markers dried out really fast. I was very disappointed because I love all the other Distress products.
I have a few older Le Plume that do have the utterly dried out fine end, it's not just you!
I also have a differently branded version of those Ohuhu double ended makers and the tips fray *very* quickly. (one of them even before it had arrived, which was a bummer.) They also have the detail end drying out problem and for a few of them, the whole marker dried out. I was able to gently pry off one of the ends and add some water to revive it but they're basically junk markers, sadly.
Also, I had a huge problem with the Marabu markers that they just tore up every paper I tried them on, so i wound up giving them away. They seemed really nice, but just were too hard and harsh.
I have the Original Le plume pens that are over 10yrs old and some called Whisper and out of 48 pens I just had 2 that I couldn’t revive...still amazing to me...🥰🤓
I like the marabou, I've used them on watercolor and bristol and they worked great. Use on dry paper then blend with a brush. I think they will pill weg paper. I have gotten cheap markers that frayed quickly or looked frayed right off the bat and the issue was the nibs were inserted backwards! I pulled it out and flipped it and it was fine.
Do you recommend Smart Art box subscription?
I haven't seen their recent boxes but if you like to try surprise supplies you might like it but if you have a lot already or know what you like you may be dissappinted.
What do you think about Karin Brush markers?
I've never tried them
Hi Lindsay I love these videos!! Wow beautiful watercolors! What envy!! I want them too!! 😒😒👏👏👏💯💯
What? No Karin Brushmarker Pro? They are wonderful!! Try them!
I've been really curious about the winsor and Newton ones. I have tombow but the full 96 set dried out before I could use it.
How odd, I've had my tombows for years and I use them often. Try adding a mixture of water and glycerin to the dry markets if I you still gave them. It might perk them up!
@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you! I tried water and it didn't work but I haven't tried glycerin.
I love the color of that last Jane Davenport marker you showed. Do you know the name of the color? Of course, it might look different in real life.
Probably byron bay blue
Thanks!
Thanks Lindsay. How on earth do you remember all their attributes!? I don't think I have that much space left in my brain; or maybe space is the problem. 🤔 Echo. 😉👍
I have a great memory for art things however I think that info pushed out math and other topics I am not interested in lol!
@@thefrugalcrafter Well if you ever need to solve an algebra problem let me know 😉
Lindsey -have you tried the Karin Markers? I just got them yesterday they are beautiful. They don’t have the brush tip like Arteza (like paint brush) but they have like a foam or something tip, they are full of liquid watercolor and you can see how much you have left. They are refillable & have replacement nibs. They are REALLY juicy - I only had a little while to try them last night but I put a tiny bit of color down and it spreads so lovely with a watercolor brush & they blend pretty well. Just wondering! I looked for your name & Karin markers but I didn’t see anything though it’s possible I missed it. Ok take care!
No I haven't. I've had a few requests for a review tho!
@@thefrugalcrafter they are really nice! I waited almost a year to try them. Very fun.
@@thefrugalcrafter but while I have you here - if you don’t mind - when you stamp and then color the image in but you don’t want to have black lines from black ink - what ink would you use? If you are going to color with watercolor or even alcohol markers? I heard to use the “antique linen” distressed oxide and I did, and then I did watercolor over the stamped image but it left the darker areas sort of washed out grey :( I don’t mind the black lines from ink but id like to color w/o the black lines sometimes if I’m not in the mood to draw.
Any ideas?
@@susancrackedeggletj5556 I'd use a light grey or light tan memento pad.
@@thefrugalcrafter ok I have both of those so I will try them! Just wanted to watercolor on the stamped image but without lines for a change! Watched your macaroons card video today - I just happened to get a macaroon set in the mail today too so that was cool. The card came out nice with that clear embossing!
It may be a good thing that you don't like the Pitt Big Brush pens much - they have largely been discontinued. (I think the black might still be available, maybe the white, maybe a stamper's set. The info out there is a little vague.) The Albrecht Durer Watercolor Markers are the replacement line to these. While I like those watercolour markers they are not at all the same thing and I don't think would work for the stamping and multimedia applications that people were using the Big Brush pens for.
I didnt know that. Blick still had them when I linked things up today.
@@thefrugalcrafter I wonder if Vicky Pappaioannou knows that. She loves the Pitt Big Brush Markers for shading journal pages.
@@thefrugalcrafter I only see the white in the listing you linked to in the video description. :-
Do you have a tutorial on watercolor markers?
Lots, here is one you might enjoy: czcams.com/video/LfWI9O8qFoU/video.html
I was hoping you had the Karin watercolor markers. I have seen some reviews but mostly for lettering. They are marketed as a fine art watercolor marker but I can't find a decent review where they are used for a painting.
I dont have those, I don't think I've seen people paint with them.
@@thefrugalcrafter I have seen one artist paint with them but she didn't really swatch them and discribe whatcshe thought of them as a paint medium for fine art. I hsve seen severel letter artists swatch them and give their take on how good they are for calligraphers.
@@victoriavelazquez9461 I've seen several people paint stamped images with the Karin brush pens- especially beautiful flower images. The images do turn out gorgeous! They are too expensive for me but you can tell they are a nice brush pen. Debbie Hughes is the name of the crafter I enjoy watching that uses the Karin brush pens and watercolor for stamping.
@@victoriavelazquez9461 given that they are probably dye based and will fade I would be leery using them for fine art
Ecoline by talens is a dutch brand. I grewup using their ink jars at school during art class. Im not a big fan of them tho. Not sure why that is. Rembrand is Talens their artist line. Anything else not Rembrand you can consider studentline. The veriaty in their student line products is awesome though specially if you dont care about lightfast. It is worth the money on a crafting budget. But using higherend supplies you tend not to want to reach down again. But for starters it is a brilliant line and very affordable comparable to sakura koi and cotman. However talens has one line called art creation; don't buy that. Sorry to say it,but that is absolute crap.
I followed the link to the colorit refillable and their not available.
I saw that, I hope they are not discontinuing them. If you get the ohuhu ones they are the same and 24 of the 36 use the color it refill inks as the colors match. They are the same marker.
If you go to the actual colorit website they are there in stock. No availability issue that I can see.
@@jicolourist oh good, I'll change my link when I get back on my computer:)
You didn’t mention Karin markers.
Thanks for this review. Have you experienced the tip of a Zig marker splaying? I have that on two and one is really no longer usable. Have you tried Karin markers? The colors are gorgeous.
I havent tried Karin markers. The xigs gokls splash if the cap is not put on right.
I have had that issue with some
Zig markers. I have had to
Cut off a few bristles that pointed sideways to no avail. Which was even more
Frustrating because the zig markers have such a fine brush tip anyways with out too many bristles. I have two other sets of brush tip markers. I can’t remember if either one of those has had sale issue. Possibly one other marker from
Those sets may have as well
Once I cut off the zig markers stray fly away bristles I learned that is the answer. But it sucks for sure to have to
Do that.
@@thefrugalcrafter I kept looking at the Karin markers as they were new and all the youtubers were loving them. Thankfully Hero Arts put three of them in a monthly kit once. That sure helped me a ton. I do not like them at all. The colors were pretty but I don’t like the felt tip like they have.
All of those. Masters must be expensive
Has anyone tried the Chromatek watercolor brush pens? I'm considering trying them because of the affordability.
I haven't
@@thefrugalcrafter Ah ok, unfortunately there are very few reviews for them on youtube right now. Anyways, the Chromatek brand looks interesting if you're in the market to try out some new products! They actually include a pack of practice watercolor pages that have designs printed on them with a very light ink that isn't visible after you paint it. They look super useful to practice coloring/painting without having to worry about your drawing ability, and I've never seen coloring/painting pages designed so the outline doesn't show through when you're finished, making it look like you drew the sketch and painted it like normal. They even have tutorials on youtube for each page, and in 3 levels of difficulty, which isn't something I've seen other brands do. From the few reviews I did find, the watercolor paper looked quite thick and sturdy, and I was impressed by how well they turned out. They also have a watercolor palette that comes with similar practice pages, so that seems to be a theme with their product line. It's nice seeing a brand offering something unique to go along with a private label product like this that so many other brands are selling, since it sets them apart.
Any dye diluted is not lightfast. Tombow is explaining this on their website perfect. Memento is no watercolor marker tho. It's not made for that. I use it as such by scrabbeling on a palette and diluting it but its lines are ment to stay put. I bought those because I cant handle alcohol marker scent.
The Color-it markers are no longer available on Amazon.
Which Amazon are you using, Barbara? I have found them just now, 1/19/21. ☺️
They’re on the U.S. Amazon site.
Most of these are just waterbased pens rather than watercolour pens. Water & Dye ink doesn’t necessarily mean watercolour 😊
True. The only pigment based watercolor markers are winsor &Newton and perhaps the new Faber castel ones. I should have titled it waterbased. I have one on alcohol markers too and wanted to make sure people knew these were not alcohol based.
@@thefrugalcrafter ...it’s a bugbear of mine that manufacturers have started calling waterbased markers “watercolour”. Yes there’s water and yes there’s colour but... 😆
You really was talking way too fast in this vid. I can see where some folks might not get or remember what you said. I'm not being a hater. I've been watching you for years and think you're. A sweetheart but Lord Lyndsay. I watch you to learn and help me make informed decisions in order to help me make better, hopefully money saving purchases. Personally I can't say that was accomplished with this video. I'm sorry.
This was not helpful. You were speaking quickly and stopped writing down the names. There was no point in telling us about old or no longer available markers. I usually like your videos so I feel I should tell you why this one is not up to your standard.
I must say I really like that Lindsey does talk about older products that are not available anymore. As many of us crafters have been around for 20-30 crafting and we have built up collections of many different types of products. So it is nice to see someone bring out the older ones and compare them to current ones. I think it definitely saves some people money by doing that.
Sometimes we see the newest products and think we need those as well and don’t realize we have something in our stash similar but not exactly the same. Many people are on limited budgets and can’t afford so much. Seeing older products that may not be around now may help someone when they see a new version of it released again to know about it and how it may work for them. In this industry every thing comes back around again.
I think Lindsey just got caught up in doing the review and forgot to write down all the names as she did when she started. Her videos usually have closed captioning on them and those should help you to catch some of the names if you missed them. Thankfully we have such an easy way to rewind in increments of 10 seconds with CZcams.
20-30 years. Sorry for typo