Robin- a couple of things. If the pens get clogged, you can use rubbing alcohol to dissolve the clog or refresh the nib. You can also replace the nib entirely. Hope this helps!
Had bought 2 for a project but ended up using something else...so really glad you gave us some ideas, like using for edging embellishments and on black paper. I hadn't thought of either of those uses, so thanks so much!
Woooooooooah an awesome review. A great clear and concise video, and such a range of surfaces. Not to mention a load of HINTS & TIPS, I have learnt so much thank you. The markets looked ideal until you showed the width of the nibs! I'm looking for metallic pens withe a really FINE TIPPED NIB to use on glass and painted over with black acrylic paint! But I've taken notice of the pens reviewed for future pieces. Thank you for a great video, take care and have a great week 👍😷👍🏴
These appear to be much easier to achieve agold or shimmer effect than having to use a minc or other heat foil device. I enjoy your videos and how you completely test the products thankyou
Funny how the "pale gold" looks darker than 18k one. I just ordered the pale gold, and the pens look pretty bronzey in tone to me. Also was hoping you'd have tried it on wood and over wall paint.
I was thinking about decorating a leather/faux leather E-reader case to look like a book cover but when you said that these don't like alcohol I got a little concerned about how it might react to cleaning supplies like disinfectant wipes or even hand sanitizer. Is there anything I should be concerned about? I just got the actual case but I have a feeling I'm going to use it quite a bit so how do they hold up against weathering? I just want to know if it's actually worth decorating my case at all like this before even thinking about buying anything...
Hey Jenny, maybe you can help me. As much as I love LOVE the look of these pens, and I have used them to edge layers and die cuts, every single time I buy one of these pens it stops working after a few weeks. It's not that they are empty, and I have tried everything to get them working again. I do everything right, I store them horizontally, but as these pens are not cheap, I hate the idea of throwing away half of my purchase. I have started using metallic calligraphy pens instead. Any ideas?
I did not. My reasoning is that you would just use it on the shrink plastic *after* it was shrunk- and that's the same as using it on plastic. Are you wondering how it holds up to heat?
Just found a project where it says 'use gold Krylon pen' but after reading these reviews am worried that it might not last the course...and as I am very cautious in buying new products just wondered how others found this pen?
shelleyjr213 Leafing pens are solvent-based so they dry pretty quickly- under 10 minutes! Reminder that that are not food or dishwasher safe--for decoration only.
Thank you! They dried pretty fast here in the SW desert! I am using them on plastic dominos to make pendants. But I do have another problem. I am getting streaks! I don't think I am applying it correctly. Any advice on avoiding streaks on plastic? Maybe another layer of paint is what is needed. Thanks again for your reply.
Thank you again! I have been shaking it in between each domino piece that I am working on. One thing I think I wasn't doing correctly was getting enough paint on the pen. I will do a second coat and hopefully that will take care of the streaks. Your advice is greatly appreciated and I am grateful.
hey Jenny I was wondering where I can order these from? Because I was trying to look for the Red Shimmer Krylon Leafing Pen from Amazon, but I couldn't find it there. I had however found the Gold and Silver and Copper, but the one I wanted to buy was the Red Shimmer? Where can I find that one please?
coming from a computer geeks perspective, have you looked into the MSDS of these products? It would be interesting to know how much 'silver' or 'gold'...etc, etc are in these products. Alcohol is the medium BUT what else is in there? Silver oxide, zinc, aluminum oxide, copper/bronze oxides. You don't want a work of art to turn green in 3 months, although Dali might like it (Dali's great). when I want to buy 'silver leaf' I want it be as PURE as possible not aluminum oxide...that's in suntan lotion
Why street graffiti? And is it illegal graffiti or legal street art? Because there is actually a difference... but I too would like to know how they stand up against standard weathering (like say the type of weathering a school bag or a phone case may go through with constant use)
+R.B. Rozier It works fabulously on metal. I show a few examples at minute mark 4:00. As for fabric, it's a mixed bag. You don't get a whole lot of sparkle since it soaks in. But I'm making a follow-up video to show you fabric samples.
@@shoilett1 Indeed, there are no known effects on skin, and that of course doesn't mean it is safe, it just means that hey didn't find a significant problem on this matter at this moment.
@@crafttestdummies oh 🤭 I thought ir was the fumes/vapors of this thing. I actually bought it and tried to be really careful. I just wonder if there are left over fumes or whatever once it dries. I am of course nor gonna eat it 😂
Robin- a couple of things. If the pens get clogged, you can use rubbing alcohol to dissolve the clog or refresh the nib. You can also replace the nib entirely. Hope this helps!
Had bought 2 for a project but ended up using something else...so really glad you gave us some ideas, like using for edging embellishments and on black paper. I hadn't thought of either of those uses, so thanks so much!
Thank you! I just got my first pen and I'm very excited to use it!
Woooooooooah an awesome review. A great clear and concise video, and such a range of surfaces. Not to mention a load of HINTS & TIPS, I have learnt so much thank you. The markets looked ideal until you showed the width of the nibs! I'm looking for metallic pens withe a really FINE TIPPED NIB to use on glass and painted over with black acrylic paint! But I've taken notice of the pens reviewed for future pieces.
Thank you for a great video, take care and have a great week 👍😷👍🏴
These appear to be much easier to achieve agold or shimmer effect than having to use a minc or other heat foil device. I enjoy your videos and how you completely test the products thankyou
Thank you!
Funny how the "pale gold" looks darker than 18k one. I just ordered the pale gold, and the pens look pretty bronzey in tone to me. Also was hoping you'd have tried it on wood and over wall paint.
WOW! What a thorough review! Thank you!
Very interesting pens. I have metallic sharpies, but there is something about these that looks better. Thanks for sharing.
You bet
I was thinking about decorating a leather/faux leather E-reader case to look like a book cover but when you said that these don't like alcohol I got a little concerned about how it might react to cleaning supplies like disinfectant wipes or even hand sanitizer. Is there anything I should be concerned about? I just got the actual case but I have a feeling I'm going to use it quite a bit so how do they hold up against weathering? I just want to know if it's actually worth decorating my case at all like this before even thinking about buying anything...
Nice vid!! I have a quesstion: is the Krylon Gold Leafing Pen useful for ceramic work? I mean is it dishwater safe after oven process?
Hey Jenny, maybe you can help me. As much as I love LOVE the look of these pens, and I have used them to edge layers and die cuts, every single time I buy one of these pens it stops working after a few weeks. It's not that they are empty, and I have tried everything to get them working again. I do everything right, I store them horizontally, but as these pens are not cheap, I hate the idea of throwing away half of my purchase. I have started using metallic calligraphy pens instead. Any ideas?
I did not. My reasoning is that you would just use it on the shrink plastic *after* it was shrunk- and that's the same as using it on plastic. Are you wondering how it holds up to heat?
do you need to varnish your painting before using the leafing pens? Or do you varnish after using the pens on the paintings?
Just found a project where it says 'use gold Krylon pen' but after reading these reviews am worried that it might not last the course...and as I am very cautious in buying new products just wondered how others found this pen?
Will they work lettering on any Wood .? Thank you for sharing etc.
This was a really great review however I still have a question. How long do you need to let the item dry before you start using it?
shelleyjr213 Leafing pens are solvent-based so they dry pretty quickly- under 10 minutes! Reminder that that are not food or dishwasher safe--for decoration only.
Thank you! They dried pretty fast here in the SW desert! I am using them on plastic dominos to make pendants. But I do have another problem. I am getting streaks! I don't think I am applying it correctly. Any advice on avoiding streaks on plastic? Maybe another layer of paint is what is needed. Thanks again for your reply.
Make sure you shake it up thoroughly- and yes, you may need a second coat.
Thank you again! I have been shaking it in between each domino piece that I am working on. One thing I think I wasn't doing correctly was getting enough paint on the pen. I will do a second coat and hopefully that will take care of the streaks. Your advice is greatly appreciated and I am grateful.
Are those the only colors they have?? I'm going to check for other colors.
hey Jenny I was wondering where I can order these from? Because I was trying to look for the Red Shimmer Krylon Leafing Pen from Amazon, but I couldn't find it there. I had however found the Gold and Silver and Copper, but the one I wanted to buy was the Red Shimmer? Where can I find that one please?
Looks like Gold, Silver and Copper are all they have: amzn.to/2lcaQ9p
coming from a computer geeks perspective, have you looked into the MSDS of these products? It would be interesting to know how much 'silver' or 'gold'...etc, etc are in these products. Alcohol is the medium BUT what else is in there? Silver oxide, zinc, aluminum oxide, copper/bronze oxides. You don't want a work of art to turn green in 3 months, although Dali might like it (Dali's great). when I want to buy 'silver leaf' I want it be as PURE as possible not aluminum oxide...that's in suntan lotion
These are solvent-based inks, so there isn't real gold leaf in them. They haven't "turned"in all the years I've used them.
Generic Jesus silver leaf will tarnish regardless how “pure” - to remedy that use shellac varnish.
What kind of material you use on paint?
Did you try these on shrink material?
Very nice pens,tfs!
Would these be ideal for highlighting the incised carvings on ebonized victorian furniture?
Have you considered Rub-n-buff for that purpose? If you miss with a gold leaf pen, not sure how forgiving it will be in removal.
I am trying to gold plate my prada saffiano's hardware because it's become tarnished-- should I use pale gold or 16k gold??
Oy. Cannot advise you on that!
Hi. Great help :)
Can i use it on canvas?
Yes- but I'd recommend using on Gesso'd canvas to get the shine. The paint will just seep into unprimed canvas and you won't see the metallic glimmer.
How can you reactivate a dry pen tip? Or can you?
Would these be ideal for street graffiti? Is it uv resistant
Why street graffiti? And is it illegal graffiti or legal street art? Because there is actually a difference... but I too would like to know how they stand up against standard weathering (like say the type of weathering a school bag or a phone case may go through with constant use)
how well do you think this would do on a sand paper like marital like grip tape ?
Probably not well. The surface would be too textured to have the shiny finish..
Would this work on fabric or metal?
+R.B. Rozier It works fabulously on metal. I show a few examples at minute mark 4:00. As for fabric, it's a mixed bag. You don't get a whole lot of sparkle since it soaks in. But I'm making a follow-up video to show you fabric samples.
+CraftTestDummies cool...i dont need sparkle so that's perfect
+CraftTestDummies are these also good for painting Toys
Do they have a 24k gold color?
They sell one that is "18K" and another that is Pale Gold. Not sure what 24K color is... so ??
Just bought these, thanks. c:
Are these oil based
I bought mine about a month ago and it's all dried up on me :/ anyone else have this problem?
would these pens bleed through a moleskine sketchbook page?
Super Rocko I believe they would. They are solvent-based and bleed into porous surfaces.
Can this gold pen be used on ribbon?
Yes, but you won't see the metallic shine well. Perhaps foiling is the way you want to go.
does it work on porcelain / ceramic?
Yes. Not permanent, tho.
I'm assuming these are not skin safe?
The safety datasheet appears to not recommend it.
www.krylon.com/document/SDS/en/US/724504099017
Nope!
@@shoilett1 Indeed, there are no known effects on skin, and that of course doesn't mean it is safe, it just means that hey didn't find a significant problem on this matter at this moment.
Has anyone tried these on resin?
The health concerns are very distressing!
Only if you eat them.
@@crafttestdummies oh 🤭 I thought ir was the fumes/vapors of this thing. I actually bought it and tried to be really careful. I just wonder if there are left over fumes or whatever once it dries. I am of course nor gonna eat it 😂