Are These New Cheap Art Markers Any Good? // REVIEW of NEW Ohuhu 100 marker set

[@mvass294evr]

Just an idea for those who are not able to have a reference sheet or don't want to go look for one all the time. I take a small piece of paper, color it with the marker then tape it to the marker. That way I have a reference, but, I don't have to pull out a sheet all the time. I do have a swatch sheet for some things, but, I did it with my gel pens because they never matched the cap. Try it, you might find it works for you.

[@macyjade1093]

As someone who will be upgrading to these after using sharpies for years I don’t think I’m gonna be too bothered by the lack of a brush nib.

[@artsymonarch9611]

I own both the old version and new version of the 80 marker set. I am so curious as to how the colors differ and what once they added. Time to research!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

the big difference is they had some super pale shades that were in the 120s and 130s that arent in the new set but there are pastels so maybe the got rid of colors they though were redundant? And the neons are alcohol based instead of the odd waterbased neon color that were in the old set.

[@sunidaze]

Swatching stamps?! Freaking genius!!

[@StephanieLMedina89]

How can you tell when looking at their amazon store whats the new vs old?

[@grannysharp772]

Do you know if we can replace the nibs in Ohuhu alcohol markers with a brush nib? What brand would fit them. I have the 200 set and I’m very upset as I cannot get into small corners without going outside the line. I’ve even seen a brand that had an attachable brush nib thingy. By the way. This large set has a lot of very pale shades in it. I just want to learn how to use them since I have 371 alcohol markers with the bullet nib & chisel nib. I bought them because I wanted a ton of colors and they were less than the brush tips and had more colors but I’m frustrated now. BIG TIME

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'd try the replacement blick studio brush nib. They are awesome quality and way cheaper than copic. I think they will fit the chisel side. I just got the 200 set and am very pleased with them. Those light purples are gorgeous!

[@grannysharp772]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Interesting. If by chance you try them and they work would you please post it. Thank you. Personally I don’t like the Blick Studio markers. The brush tip is soft and wear out in no time at all. I love the Ohuhu brush tips butt I got impatient waiting for a larger set to come out so now I’m stuck.

[@bwynn3296]

This review very helpful. I do love all your diy vids. I was able to get my craft room organized n not break the bank, thank u Lindsay.

[@peachiegrinsxd]

I find it so hard to color house mouse stamps. So glad for this tutorial!

[@annettefournier9655]

100 markers with color numbers... BOOM. My head exploded. I'm still trying to remember 8 basic watercolor pigments. 🤣🤣😂 And since I'm older and my eyesight is getting weaker I wish they were in large print. Lol🤓🤓

[@Jibrail5726]

Hi is it important to learn names? Like the sheet is available but im curious

[@flamechica]

What ink do you recommend stamping in when coloring with these markers? I thought Momento Tuxedo Black was considered alcohol ink friendly, but I am getting bleeding when using these markers.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

that is what I use and it works great for me. Just make sure you have the ohuhu alcohol based markers and not the waterbased ones which are skinny and come ina round drum. If you have the alcohol ones and it still smears check your paper. A coated marker paper might bleed but I have used Memento on some marker paper with good results. Try heat setting the ink, that can help. Another odd problem might be if you bought the wrong reinker for your inkpad and it was reinked with a bleeding ink? Try another paper and if it still bleeds and if it is an original ink (you didn't reink it) I'd contact Memento and see what they say. I have never had it bleed on me with alcohol ink and I use Memento inks a lot.

[@flamechica]

@@thefrugalcrafter Thanks, Lindsey! I do have the alcohol based ones and the images I stamped had sat a couple weeks, so they were definitely dry. My ink pad hasn't been re-inked. It's still the original ink. It could be the paper though. I didn't really consider that. I stamped a bunch of images at once and some I used Bristol Smooth and some I used just whatever cardstock I had handy that day. I didn't really pay attention to which ones I grabbed to color with my Ohuhu markers. Unless you look closely, it all looks like the same. I will take a closer look and do some more expirimenting.

[@hjcwebkinz]

Thank you for making this video! I have been contemplating these for few months now, and I'm glad I waited to buy them until after the upgrade.

[@mollymayhq5054]

I asked these for my birthday so I have watched like a million videos

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy birthday! I hope you get some:)

[@chloek5953]

Same

[@randompersonontheinternet3241]

Samee

[@makeupisluv]

Acckk. I don't even work with markers and now I want them. Lol

[@mariallknowing9273]

New subbie!! First of all, thank you, sincerely, for sharing your time, skill, and passion. I'm new to stamping. What card stock and black stamp pad do you recommend? Can I gesso over these markers? Will they work on a gessoed surface? Thanks.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

these markers have alcohol ink in them like a sharpie. I wouldn't use them over gesso because the alcohol can dissolve the acrylic and clog the nibs but you can gesso over them if you like. I like memento black and neenah classic crest super smooth cardstock in solar white.

[@influentialolive]

Ohuhu sounds like a Very Customer friendly company. Thank you for the review!!!

[@lacyshoenfelt1620]

Love those last 4 neon colors

[@nickimontie]

Thanks tor the thorough review! I have the old set and the refill trick was news to me!

[@cherylmeredith2248]

Thanks for this one! I was researching markers today, then I saw that you had uploaded a new one.

[@marleneb.455]

I have Copic markers and when I refill them I drip the refill on the bullet tip instead of removing it. It works great that way although it might be a tad slower.

[@MugsyMakes]

Thank you Lindsay, I like these reviews.

[@EveBolt]

These look nice!! They seem quite affordable, though I get uncomfortable with things that are not created to be refillable (in the sense that they don't sell refills for those and one has to try and find a matching copic refill).

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Doing that is very expensive. I have discussed this with a company who was going to offer refills for a product down the line and in order for them not to lose their shirts they need to sell a massive amount if markers at a higher pricepoint to make it work, in other words you won't find a cheap refillable one. That said I would never need refills for every color, just a few of my pale copies but they still have to make each color available and you need a lot of customers and stockists to make it happen. With the nearly 400 colic in colors I am sure someone could get a really close shade of in but when a bottle costs $8 they may not for a 50 cent marker. Bottom line you can refill if you want lol:)

[@lisarogers555]

Hi Lindsey, It's good to know that some of the nibs are compatible with other brands. Have you tested to see if the Studio 71 marker nibs are compatible as well? Just curious because the Studio 71 markers are the ones I have.

[@mrsgeorgia7735]

Hi Lindsay, have you ever tried swapping out a chisel nib for a replacement brush nib from a different brand ?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I haven't because the replacement brush tips $2 each or more and I don't mind usingbthe chisel and bullet combo personallt. I do have other brush markers so I can use one of those if needed.

[@angelashock9837]

Lindsey, do you have a review of the Premiere Alcohol Marker’s? They are sold at AC Moore. I didn’t have flesh tones in the packs I purchased of the Spectrum Noir, so I got the Premiere. Haven’t had the time to test them myself.

[@amocha82]

How did you read my mind?!?! I was literally checking KZbin reviews and I have it in my cart on Amazon.

[@LilCraftyNook]

amocha82 Wow!! I _almost_bought those a year ago (before Stampin Blends). I bought a few Blends, then decided to try to find something even cheaper. I just bought Shuttle Art on sale!!

[@carolpope1145]

Have you ever used fire fly. Tuesday morning had them on sale.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I've never heard of that brand

[@delphinemontano5074]

Thank you you are such an inspiration I love watching you I have learned so much from you 😍

[@lisawaitt7086]

I also heard that the caps don't fit on the ends do you don't lose your cap while you're using the marker. Wish they'd keep the good things when they make new versions like that and the color names.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I didn't think to check that, colic sketch didn't either. I usually stand up the caps so I (and the viewer) can see the color I am using because I am bad at saying it lol!

[@NancyLynn]

Such an informative review....thanks Lindsay!

[@debbien.3315]

I have had the new style Ohuhu markers for a while but when I got mine the biggest was 80 colors. I have really enjoyed them but I do wish they had some lighter colors. I have bought a few lighter colors open stock from other brands. I have a few of the concept markers. The colors of those are nice but the design of the marker barrel/cap is frustrating. The covers are tight and sometimes the markers actually pull apart when removing them.

[@kd0428]

If you want more of a pastel range I believe the 60 pack has those

[@BennyTheFoolsApprentice]

I struggled and struggled and struggled in deciding if I should get a set with a brush nip with less colors or a small nip with a ton of colors. Three days in watching videos and I'm going to have to make a decision. Could you do a video on how to utilize the gray markers in various ways in your artwork? Your reviews are awesome and if these companies were smart they should hire you to go out to future clients to sell them on these markers.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I grey marker video is a great idea! I'm adding it to my list!

[@BennyTheFoolsApprentice]

@@thefrugalcrafter awesome. I think many of us under utilize the gray markers and all they can do. A great challange could be drawing with gray markers only to create a beautif drawing.

[@beckyb4074]

Hey Lindsay, I like your product reviews, I saw the one on the Masters Touch paints. I hope you can do some more reviews of their products. Something else, Hobby Lobby has heavy weight cardstock (no pound number given) and was wondering how it would compare to the Recollection cardstock you like? I also love hearing you say the name of these markers. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I have never used any of their cardstock but it likely comes from the same place as all the other craft stores so look fro #110 or higher for weight.

[@LizzyLovesSatan]

I have a full set of TouchFive markers that I got a bit over a year ago. I have always stored them lying on their side, but I have found that they are starting to dry up - not all of them, but I have a small pile of 5 or 6 that I have noticed are now dried up. Meanwhile, I have a tiny set of Prismacolor markers that I've had for more than 10 years that are as juicy as ever!! I do want to get a new set of alcohol markers at some point, but I'd rather not deal with the drying up. I'm not prepared to spring for Copic or Prismacolor markers, given the price, so those are off the table for me (at least large quantities of them). I think the Blick brush markers might be the ticket, but does this brand last without drying up? I have also noticed that over the course of a few months, a drawing colored with the TouchFive markers is prone to notable fading, even when not exposed to light (but even more so for the one I have had hanging up in my house!!). The fading seems like a bit more than I would have expected and is a bit disappointing. Not sure if it's just the quality of the markers, or if that is something I can expect to see with other markers as well.

[@qud3913]

Well, the best advice is, go with TouchFive/Ohouo markers for works you will be scanning/practicing with, but serious work requires expensive materials, and as much as I would love to say the cheap markers/colors are the same as the expensive ones; They're not.. especially on the long lasting comparison.

[@jeanolson9696]

Linesay the link you have for the markers at Amazon are for 100 children's markers is that the same product you were reviewing? I couldn't see where if they said they were alcohol. Thanks

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It's the one, I think they were trying to hit all markets but I wouldn't give permanent markers to small children lol!

[@LilCraftyNook]

This is great!! I am totally all about less expensive stuff Even if they’re not refillable, I’m not out hundreds of dollars per set!? (They don’t need to be stored horizontally? Why do the Blends have to be?) Thank you so much for sharing!!😊👍🏻

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It is always a good used to store horizontally with dual tip markers. I like them bullet tip down in the bag in case I forget the lay the bag on the side tho.

[@jade0626]

This set is on my wish list. The current price has gone up to 47.99. Thanks for the review.

[@NiamhCreates]

I really like Ohuhu. I only wish their markers were available open-stock, but they are my favorite cheap markers.

[@MLLatUtube]

Thank you for the review - I have seen these on Amazon and was curious about them

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

Lindsay, Where can we buy denatured alcohol?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Any hardware store or department store that sells house paint.

[@anitaholmes6824]

Great review! I always understood that a marker should be on its side not upright...do you agree? TFS

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Dual tip markers should so I try and remember to lay the bag on the side after I am done for the day..

[@barbaramcgrath3855]

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[@anitaholmes6824]

Thanks Lindsay, I really appreciate you taking the time to reply!

[@frannypie.]

please review the new darice studio 44 alcohol markers! they actually have brushes :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are correct!

[@frannypie.]

haha my bad studio 71! but i will definitely search it :) thank you

[@deputydawgoneit]

Does anyone know about how long alcohol markers should last especially the old Ohuhu? I've used mine once or twice a week for nearly a year now and frankly, a lot of them have gone dry. I store them in the case, but I lay the case flat. Is this typical or have just been abusing my poor markers?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That would be about 100 projects, hmmm you may have used up the ink. You can try adding a few drops of features alcohol to them and revive the ink that is left and if the ink is used up (not just dried up) you will have some paper shades and that's not a bad thing:)

[@AafkeVultink]

Jup True, Spectrum Noir's alcohol markers are a pain on my hands with removing and pressing on the lids. I have the new spectrum set btw. I personally dont like the smell of alcohol markers, wich usually endup with me having a headache :P sooo any of you guys watching from the netherlands who want a set ? You are welcome to come and pick it up :) I will even have a coffee with that :P

[@inzoza9177]

I hope that I am not bragging but on my birthday I am getting the 120 set and the twin pack with 162+2 markers

[@teresamorgan4529]

I'm coming late to this party, but Lindsay, thank you! I ordered a 60 marker set on Amazon Prime day, colored a stamped image and went back to order the 120 set. I'll return these. I like them so much. I do wish that each pen was marked with a code similar to Spectrum Noir that showed us which would blend well with what.

[@DrawingWithFire]

Great video Lindsay! 😁

[@lovingmyselfwell4569]

Wow, great job! Loadsa info... Cool! Copics are costly. I've found a way of making my own but just haven't gottne to it yet... May buy a set for the time & enwrgies savings, just the same... Either way, greatGREATgreat video! ~X👓💨X~

[@TheWorgenGamer]

It ain't the one that your missing they will send you the whole pack!😁 I know because it happened to me.

[@millyuwu3991]

TheGamer Life wait what really??

[@gwenmoody8323]

Thank you

[@susanjerrell9220]

When you do a review, you do a review. Lol Thanks for taking the time.

[@introvert22]

What does the name Mean? Are they made in China?

[@LilCraftyNook]

Mary Nax Actually it sounds Hawaiian! 😋 I get a lot of craft stuff from China. They seem ok to me.

[@kittytriestoanimate8881]

What I don't recommend doing is saying that colours you'll get because there random

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The old sets can be random but the new sets have specific colors. It's a big improvment!

[@kittytriestoanimate8881]

@@thefrugalcrafter really? Im so sorry i didn't know that! Im happy they have assorted colours now i can't wait to finally buy these :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

it is a big improvement!

[@mcescher1957]

Still no brush tips. No thank you. I got excited and thought that they maybe now had brushtips....but still that horrible chisel that no one EVER USES!!! What's WRONG with these marker companies...do they have a love affair with that chisel tip or something??? lol yikes! Also, as you said, very VERY few pastels, yet colors 32-37 are virtually identical?? Go figure! lol

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Robin Schaefer lol, I just posted a time lapse with these and I used the chisel more than the bullet. Fun fact the original copics were bullet/chisel tip and they replaced the bullet with a brush tip so maybe some like the chisel brush combo best. I started with prismacolor markers so I am comfortable with a chisel tip but blending with a brush tip is so much easier. I think it is more about cost than preference on using a chisel vs a brush tip as replacement brush tips are about $2 or more each (for the good foam ones) so it wouldn't be possible for a 50 cent marker. Studio 71 markers have brush and chisel and they run about $1 each in sets in sale. The tips are a felt brush so not as nice as copic but they do blend better. I have a review if you want to see. The 48 set goes on dale for $40 often and replacement markers are $2 and that us the cheapest brush marker I've found. Blick studio (I also reviews those) have a foam brush like copic at just over $2 each in sets, about $3 open stock, are an excellent choose fie an affordable brush tip marker too.

[@mcescher1957]

Lol...you're probably right...I watch quite a few "inexpensve" marker reviews and the number one complaint is "no brush tip". I don't mind a bullet as long as it's not too chunky...my first alcohol markers were the original Promarkers because they were so much cheaper than Copics (in fact I ordered them from an online shop in the UK that had free shipping!) To each his own I guess...I don't use the chisel often, but now at least with Copics you can buy a fine bullet to replace that chisel if you want. After 10 long years my Copic collection is complete...but I have been looking for an inexpensive (relatively) brush tip alcohol marker to use with my coloring books, as the thought of wasting precious Copic ink on a coloring book makes me uncomfortable! I hope I didn't sound snarky...I didn't mean to, it's hard to convey tone when you're just typing...lol. Great video as usual...and don't mind about your fingers...mine tend to always look like that....lol (BTW...in your opinion...does a decent set of inexpensive brush tip alcohol markers exist?)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

@@mcescher1957 blick studio is the best brush tip copic dupe bit it is chisel and brush but it is a foam brush like copic as opposed to a fiber tip.

[@INVUalot]

Hey I just wanted to say I really love the review, but you might want to consider speaking a bit slower, it’s very fast and hard to grasp for someone to who English is not their first language.

[@flamechica]

You can change the playback speed in your settings.

[@AmieCreationsx]

Man these markers are copies of copies. There is so many just the exact same colors in many other brands so really? Why does everyone care about ohuhu? Arrtx, touch five, touch new ect is all the same!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, there are many brands making alcohol pens inexpensivly so chose what looks best to you. I like the customer service with ohuhu but I have not tried the others.

[@AmieCreationsx]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich well they did send them to you so I imagine you would. :) I guess I just don’t understand why people fawn over one particular copy of a copy when they are the same. I guess just an annoyance more than anything, especially since ohuhu seems to be getting a little more expensive over other brands of the exact same markers due to their popularity. Anyway have a good day!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The sets have not increased in price as long as I have used them, they have always worked out to about 50 cents a marker or a bit less the larger the set. I don't let the fact that a product was sent me me for free influence my review. I review it with the price of the item in mind to determine if the item is a food value or not. I get multiple emails a day offering products to review and i simply dont have the time but when there is a change to a product i recommended in the past i want to see if they are still worth reccomending. Are they as high quality as copics? Of course not, the brush tip and the fact you can buy refills sells that marker. But many people can't afford, or dont want, to spend $500+ for 100 colors when there is a $46 set that does a great job. I am not sure why this would annoy you unless you owned a marker company yourself.

[@AmieCreationsx]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich I don’t need you to see why it would annoy me. It does, I don’t need you to agree. Just voicing my opinion as anyone else is free to do. I never said there was anything wrong with the product, only that I do not understand why people are so crazy over these, when so many other “copies” like these are getting less attention. Though I can only assume it’s because Ohuhu sent these to bigger you tubers to review and other companies have not. I’m not looking for an argument with you, I just perhaps don’t offer the same view.

[@erinlee2326]

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