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[@MaremiSmallArt]

How name can be misleading, thanks to Eva who pointed this out... product is made for jewelery, specially designed for UV resin or epoxy resin. I must have missed the letter UV... there is no explanation of how to use this product and I believe many of us could see them as liquid pearls for crafters... hmmm I guess I read better next time... :)

[@evajanxx4606]

Maremi SmallArt : Human error, everyone is guilty of that 😆

[@valeriew4833]

that's interesting it may be fun to experiment with it using one of the small uv lamps for nails. btw I did a mixed media art project with my baby sister thanks to you so thank you very much ❤

[@MaremiSmallArt]

on the other hand it says for craft making :) but how we should know how to use it... also checked... some other sellers don't call them liquid pearls but die etc and if we should use it with lamp... some info should be there if the lamp is not included :) I believe it is a little trick and done on purpose to call this product liquid pearls... misleading name cause business :)

[@MaremiSmallArt]

I think I will try :)

[@HeavenlyImaginings]

They could be good for edging stuff life crepe paper rosettes or a small amount of painting with

[@christianecarson4321]

Great review Marta, especially because you were so open and honest in admitting that you had been misled by the product's description. Unless you were a jewelery maker you wouldn't know there was another similarly named product out there! If people watched to the end of videos instead of jumping in with their opinions half way through, perhaps they'd have less negativity and more appreciation for what you're trying to do for us all. Please continue to do these unbiased reviews so we can make good decisions about where and how to spend our money wisely. Big hugs always

[@TheToolgirl42]

Marta I am so glad that you made this video! I just mentioned yesterday how I love your cheap verses expensive comparison videos & am working on a protect myself that I'll share once complete. This however touched on a very important fact...there are so many companies out there that people try because there are so many art products. As a consumer of art supplies of course I would love to have it all & try to find bargains, but sometimes when you cut corners & buy products like this you end us spending more money. I've spent so much money trying what I thought were the same product...only to have to purchase the real thing in the end & being left frustrated. It's good to try things, but it's also good to trust the amazing companies that put out these products that are known to work. Thank you for doing this test & making such a valid point! 💖

[@JERZEE847]

Can DEFINITELY see the difference! THANK YOU!

[@justinakavanagh3058]

Thank You for doing this to help your viewers out. You are a treasure.

[@torsasaha9533]

Great video Marta !! It’s really so important to spread this message!! It feels so bad when stamps or dies get copied!! Thank you so much for making video on this topic !!

[@lamoncheri5823]

Thank you. It really helps to see these demonstrations.

[@CeraChonaill]

In this case you are comparing apples to oranges both may be fruit however very different. Both products use pearlescent powder, have a liquid form and are used in crafts but for different crafts. What you are calling ‘fake’ is a pigment dye used to colour resin and needs curing and is not meant for paper crafts out of the bottle the way you were using it. It works perfectly well for it’s indented use. When looking at products from foreign sellers look at several seller descriptions. For many English is definitely not their first language and it sometimes takes looking at several descriptions to understand if the products is what you are looking for.

[@jeananne2289]

Good morning Marta! Thank you so much for this demo. What an eye opener ! In my opinion my Ranger pearls are the best I have been able to find . I love the colors, they last forever and are the perfect little touch to my projects. I have just recently started purchasing craft and artist supplies from China because of this video I will be more careful what I order. I guess if I really want to try something I will buy in a small amount first . Thanks again for the video. Have a great day! Much love to you and the little munchkins ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisamiller8174]

I have never been disappointed by a Ranger or Tonic Studios product.

[@Sabrinicoles]

Could you do more videos like this please!!! I really loved this. XO. Thanks for sharing.

[@joycegandy7305]

So glad that you did this video for us. To bad you had to spend your money to find this out but glad you did & thank you Maremi!!

[@MLLatUtube]

I agree that the message is important - we should think about where we are getting our supplies from - I love the Nuvo Drops

[@barbtemplin7864]

Wow, what a difference! Thank you for doing this comparison and I agree with you about supporting our smaller markets and businesses, very important message.

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Thank you :) !!! xox hugs

[@DianeClancy]

Thank you, Marta

[@lindagiles1911]

I am so glad you did this comparison and then found out why it wasn't working. I would have made exactly the same mistake and ordered it for the purpose it appears to be for due to its name, vague description and and lack of clear instructions. Instead, however, you have been able to, with the help of some viewers clarify what the product actually is saving some of us the same angst. It is probably a fantastic product to experiment with using a little lamp to make and coat embellishments. Intriguing! I am really tempted to try it out now. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@delphinemontano5074]

Thank you for your in put and showing I love I love liquid pearls thank you for showing me everything that you know your the best

[@loismeyer9417]

Excellent review and reminder ... cheaper is not always the same. There is a reason some art products cost what they do - it's their quality you're paying for. We all have a choice as to what we choose to buy. This was a great review because is showed that if you buy a product with a name you trust, the manufacture of it may not be the same. If you needed to add something to this to make it work, then it should have been in the information that is listed beside the product online. The two should be sold together. Marta, you are always so positive that I know you were just wanting to point out to us that buying from the original designers is important ... full stop. We need to support original art supply manufacturers. I felt you were fair and made a good point here. Thank you for the reminder. I buy other things that are made in China all the time - so I don't have a problem with buying from China. I just have a problem with misleading marketing ... by anyone. I know I can trust you. Thank you for being that type of person!! Well done, you!! ❤️

[@sueanneweddell4831]

Thanks so much for your review on these! I just bought Ranger!

[@vinizcorner]

Hi Marta, I agree with you. But just to point out, do you know all Nuvo products and most of Tonic products are manufactured in China. It says on the packaging itself.

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

That's true.. but the IP and QA is done in the US not China. That's the HUGE difference.

[@shelleywhalen9201]

Thank you so much for sharing hugs Shelley 💜

[@carlenejake]

Thank you Marta! Definitely quality counts !

[@peggygrabowski2604]

Thank you for sharing this information! What an eye opener it is! I will be sharing it for sure!

[@iteeshollow]

You know there are many liquid pearls on the market, many have been around for 30 years or more and were made to use on fabric first. Those are the ones i still use. Nice to see they are uv, you can still use them, just get a lamp or leave in the sun, might be a lot of fun to experiment with. To make those dots? the larger ones?

[@IAWEJ]

Love your videos but they are two different products the China one is UV Resin 😉 can’t really compare these since one is to be used for a kind of craft

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Iris Gonzalez yes realised that afterwards. Title of product was misleading and no mention of using UV lamp as must...

[@EmunahCreative]

Maremi SmallArt While I agree about the Chinese theft issues and am in favor of supporting quality products, hopefully you will edit and clarify the differences between the two applications in video since you have so many subscribers.

[@MaremiSmallArt]

unfortunatelly there is no option to edit video on KZbin...

[@susysun6958]

Hi Marta. Thank you so much for doing this comparison. 15 Euros is about 16 and change in US dollars. Not money well spent. Thanks again for pointing this out. You’re the best. ❤️

[@cherylcullen9087]

Hey Maremi! Thank you for sharing this...we all need to be careful about what we order and from where we order it from. Order from company’s you know and can be trusted. 🦋

[@liisabjork76]

To be fair , I believe what you purchased was "Liquid Resin pigment" . I've been roaming Ali Ex and I have seen a lot of the colorant for your Resin projects. I searched pigment pearls on wish and only found tons of lipsticks a couple ranger liquid pearls like we all know which was selling for 12$ ! Astronomical and I saw one or two of the Resin pigments. They also sell Pigment that is in Pearl color. It was called" Pearl pigment". That is why it never dried because with Resin the scientific way to set it is to add a hardener to it. part A and part B. Resin is more oil based in itself . The wetness that you observed was the oil from the colorants you were testing. So in my opinion I believe what you tested were totally 2 different products. I understand I wasn't there when you purchased them and don't know what term you searched for, for them to display the Resin pigments in your search for products. Maybe they stated they were pigment pearl , pearl pigment but that just indicates that they are in a pearlesent effect. I'm only being the devil's advocate because I feel i have a very fair judgement. Also, I think it's fair to you. To get another point of view because maybe you just made a judgement that was skewed by their wording since English isn't your main language . This is again my opinion on the products you tested. I also want to make sure viewers can go check it out themselves and make their own mind up to how fair was your comparison. You had a great principle and point and that was about china quality vs American made (for example ) and the huge copyrite infringements as they steal artists products. I can understand that you were trying to make a point . I adore your videos and find that you have quality and fair product comparisons for the majority. This video just wasn't so ideal because the bottles didn't even have their contents written on their product. I hope you find this comment educational amd not what so ever an attack on your abilities or ethics. Maybe you'll agree with me , maybe you won't. But thats fair enough because aren't we all deserving of our own opinion. Let me know what you think. ? Thanks for sharing so much of your time and giving us help and inspirations to make us all better at what we love to do, and that's crafting. Take care.

[@sweetlittlenothing7696]

I was watching "The Heathers:Meant to be yours animation"and this poped up.

[@Lauriepacker1]

Wow, this is amazing. Thank you for the review.

[@pascalelinckx6507]

pitty its so liquid, the colors are very pretty. I don't think i will ever make a order at Wish because i just don't trust the products even everything is cheaper but as you know cheaper don't always means better :)

[@crazyhorsecrafter9073]

They look more like the slick writers....probably better for writing or drawing...TFS!

[@TheLakingc]

Good job, Màrta! Good for you!

[@tararead4670]

Great idea Marta! It's a real challenge trying to juggle a budget. But that is really 12 euro out the door unless you have the time to test different products to add to save what little you have left. If my liquid pearls or nuvo drops get thick or start to not play well, I add glossy accents or a 3D adhesive of some sort. let them rest a bit and you have more product again. thanks for the video!

[@noeleenbyrne5197]

With the dove craft you are meant to gently tap underneath the card to level out the little peak, but if you tap too hard the pearl will flatten out, although this is good if you want an enamel dot look.

[@terrilyndel]

I found this comparison video very helpful as I have purchased items from WISH in the past year (mostly lace and appliqués) and quality is always questionable. I’ve received some very good bargains and some very cheap quality as well. I have decided I prefer spending the extra to guarantee the quality. But it was worth a try.....

[@DeborahKaneCan]

Great comparison, thanks for doing this. The "fake" China ones might be good for using in a mixed media piece with water or alcohol and paint brush. Oh WOW, I commented before the end of your video, guess they wouldn't even work for mixed media either.

[@shannonyeates1359]

Hi Marta, I couldn't afford the pearl drops either, however I stumbled across 3d nail paint from China. And. I found them great.

[@karenslater3611]

WELL said Marta about supporting our designers it is the old saying " if you don't use it you loose it "

[@karenatkinson4053]

I agree with you 100%.

[@FlowerGemsGirl]

I was wondering if anyone caught the fact that the China stuff was UV resin! Looks like you already got that! Good to see how it looks on white paper in case I use it on a card! I bought a cheap UV lamp from Wish too, it works great for the UV resin!

[@carolynwalker2201]

Thank you for this video! Very helpful!!!!!

[@tammytaylor7366]

Thank you for doing this.

[@pamenglish692]

Thank you so very much for doing this. Those made a huge mess. I am a big fan of Tonic and Ranger also

[@rozyroan385]

I have a question, I haven't watched all your videos, but have you ever used paper twist paper? It's crinkled like crepe paper, and they're sold like long ropes. You get one and untwist it. Some ribbons are made of twist paper. Anyhow I thought that would add texture to some of your beautiful work.

[@pagesofkelly]

Good Morning, 😃 Hi there! :) watching your video now!:) love those colors:)

[@evajanxx4606]

Hi Marta, thank you for trying these. I think your opinion is fair and we can see it ourselves.

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Thank you a lot :) huggies :) Eva :)

[@evajanxx4606]

Maremi SmallArt can I send you a private message please?

[@MaremiSmallArt]

sure :)

[@evajanxx4606]

Maremi SmallArt I've sent you an email 😊

[@debbiec.3763]

you are right Maremi, there was deception on the sellers part

[@tammiegoodley2642]

Thanks so much for the compairence.

[@urbanchili]

The counterfeit occurs because the brands have their product produces in China. Cheap labour = more profit, and China doesn't have a copyright law. But there are also very good Asian brands of craft items.

[@cherylamey951]

Thanks for sharing ...

[@jaynesills1248]

Wow, Thanks for doing these video's. I do order from China, but not the inks and liquids. So Thank you for sharing this with us. HUGS...

[@craftwithannahersom]

Marta, you have a following and a platform to voice your opinions and it is so great to see you doing this comparison. Thank you. I do want to point out, however, that even if the cheap knock-offs were great, that company in China does not pay taxes, our level of staff costs, business rates, customs and VAT and at least 15 other charges that come to play when the UK based company is making a sale. x

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Thanks Ania :) xoxox

[@loke-art7383]

Tank you for presenting 😀

[@jackysjournals6320]

If you flick the paper from underneath the points will disappear 😊

[@RinasAMaker]

Ok, so if we need a cheap pearlized oil paint, we know where to find them... LOL! Yikes! Thanks for the heads up! :)

[@Angela-qg8yg]

Thank you!

[@pagesofkelly]

Really enjoyed the video!

[@susano9374]

Wow! China stuff is a waste of money. I wouldn't be happy if it messed up my project like that. Thanks for sharing Marta!

[@CorrieHerriman]

Well done Marta! This video is great and shows exactly what sort of rubbish you get from the likes of Wish and Ali Express not to mention all the fakes... We should not buy this stuff. x

[@missygold9315]

So there not a total waste try adding a little clear glue to thicken them up that should work

[@julieparker1114]

Marta thankyou for sharing this, it cements in my mind to keep getting perfect pearls. I am absolutely shocked at how bad the china one is! Oh I just read your comment. Still shocking though and doesn't change my mind at all.

[@MY-ct9lp]

i love you very much but i really prefer when you create stuff... 😊😊 have a great day!

[@justenuffjustenuff]

Sticklers!

[@justenuffjustenuff]

Oops I meant stickles

[@mariep-MAPAT]

Thanks a LOT for this video! I always go for the "real" brands, even if it's means that I have to buy less. I'm sorry but I don't trust it when it's too cheap! You know what they say, if it's too good to be true, it probably is! So again, thanks for sharing!

[@Mom2create]

Thanks for this review

[@natalia0120]

It's really messy and it doesn't work as it should at all. Maybe you can use it like pigments? For gesso or modeling paste? Like you did with gelatos 😊

[@shannonyeates1359]

Actually reminds me of enamel dots! Liquid style! Lol

[@barbarayoung6309]

Can be used as paint

[@rebeccamiller3248]

As someone who can not afford name brand products there are tricks try using them mixing with small amount of glue all as a thickener. Modge podge may work also. Those are what i used in my home made products. I also agree with one of the comments China made supplies have many dangerous chemicals in their products especially lead based colors. Beware using them. Continue these comparisons please.

[@EmunahCreative]

Rebecca Miller FYI, metallic acrylic craft paint, (or old mica eye-shadow) clear Elmer's glue, cornstarch or baby powder and a smidge of water to get it to flow. If you use eye shadow, you probably wont need the corn starch. Just mash it all together and experiment with the consistency until you can pick it cup with a toothpick and get your desired result. Of course its extra work but costs next to nothing. She was comparing resin which needs UV to cure but will never get "puffy", its meant to spread. Mod Podge or glue wouldn't work for resin, as far as I've tried.

[@rebeccamiller3248]

Fear Not God Is Faithful Thank you for this i have been using paint with small amounts of glue and the eye-shadow trick with alcohol ink sprays i make with sharpies

[@jackiecosyn3295]

Merci Jackie

[@blessedone2976]

You are absolutely right. I bought lace from China when it arrived it was damp and had a very strong smell of chemicals which made me and my dog sick for hours. Nothing from China for me.

[@melaniep.]

Love your method of comparing them lol just knock the page down a bit it will show the difference 😊 also, I believe the word you were looking for is 'spread' the china ones 'spread' out over time

[@navyboymommygramma]

Wow Thank you so much for this comparison. I was thinking they were still pretty enough to find a use for them and then you showed the "after" part and omg! That's not useful for anything. Maybe the uv light makes all the difference. I hope you kept them so some day when you( if you) get a light you can try them again and see if they behave better with a blast of radiation, I mean uv light haha. Thanks again, this was immensely helpful🤗

[@claudiasmith5243]

I also love your comparison videos. I also agree with others that we must become more savvy consumers and read labels for content or ingredients. I was surprised to learn the name brand products were made in China but then that's business which is about the bottom line...profit. I do buy from eBay and Ali Express. I am not opposed to merchandise from China. The only thing I have noticed is when I buy from those merchants, I get a large influx of spam emails. Has anyone else had that experience?

[@navyboymommygramma]

Claudia Smith , I buy a lot from EBay and have never had a problem with spam. I've never bought from Ali so maybe it's mostly coming from them. Sorry to hear that . I can see how annoying that would be.

[@lindadudas9783]

Yes I noticed that the first time I ordered from eBay but far worse came after my first purchase from Amazon. The more times I ordered u bet it increased!

[@rozyroan385]

It may not work for pearls BUT it might work for something else. I would consider adding it to something else as a pigment for one. Don't shut down the door to all of China just based on a 5 minute video. LoL. I go to Walmart and Hobby Lobby, Michaels, etc. About 95% of the products on their shelves ARE from China. Some u.s. companies hire China and other countries to make their product too. Just keep an open mind is all I'm saying. This one paint (inferior One) might be better used in another artistic application.

[@barbarabaylis959]

Thank you for this demonstration. What Ames’s it created over time. One’s project would have been ruined with the China products. Thank you for the heads up. Just goes to show you sometimes you get what you pay for.

[@Paintwritelive]

very informative marta.😉

[@MaremiSmallArt]

sherri reny not really... I mixed up the products... 😥 Those should be used with UV lamp... Misleading title 🙃 of product

[@Paintwritelive]

yes but you admitted the mistake.😉

[@lorieduff7126]

Ranger game s great! I had bought from wish as well it’s aweful. But the spiking I don’t like also

[@Psychett03]

TFS I was wondering if you ever tried puffy paint for a pearl looking dot? They are way cheaper if they work.

[@MaremiSmallArt]

no, not yet but I hope I will some day. Thanks for idea :)

[@reneecullar6446]

I have, the glitter ones. Colors not creamy and took a while to dry, like days.

[@leannemitchem8865]

Wow! That was an amazing comparison. Just goes to show that experience and recommendations from experienced crafters are important. Thank you for taking your time to show everyone how bad these so called liquid pearls from China are like. They may have been a really good price but the quality was terrible. Thank you for sharing!

[@melodieisreal5933]

Thank you so much for doing this comparison for us! Those from China would completely ruin a project.

[@aprilcarter749]

Thank you for the video... it’s a shame the money we spend to make our art work beautiful & you have people making terrible & cheap products just to make a sale. China 🇨🇳 ought to be ashamed of this product. I’d rather spend money for the best name brand then spend to a country that lies. And you said it took 5weeks to receive 😳🙄🤦🏽‍♀️. TFS Marta.

[@IM1LuckyWoman]

I agree this may have been purposely misleading (why label it for "crafting" if that's not really what it's suited for). Think how someone's paper projects would be ruined by the oil that's released from these. :(

[@krisclark2960]

These remind me of this product from cosmic shimmer called crystal tints. I put a link below but I am not sure it will work just type in this product and it should come up www.creative-expressions.uk.com/productcatalogue/index.php?tid=5306&pbid=BRAND&lev=2&did=COSMIC%20SHIMMER%20COLOURFUL%20CRYSTAL%20TINTS

[@suekay4170]

My biggest worry about buying "cheap" is - "Are they safe" - have they got anything in which could be toxic, especially for children .. We pay the 'extra' for well-known brands hoping we are are something which passes UK / USA or EU safety laws - but - with China, we cannot be certain we are getting the same protection ...

[@queenofmischief82]

I only buy original products but I don't always agree with the prices. A lot of products are very very pricey but I'd rather safe up my money and get a quality brand than buy cheap and inferior products (which could ultimately lead to a necessity to replace, making it even more expensive).

[@michelleadkins4740]

They have ranger on wish as well, have u tryed it from them? I'm not sure if its real or knock off. Lol

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Michelle Adkins have no idea 🙃🙃🙃

[@gquti26]

Very fair comparison. Also, there is no control on toxicity of the fake products compared to the real. That worries me as well. Thanks for that Marta.

[@paulinefollett3099]

A very good review. You gave both of them an equal chance and the China products definitely failed. Sometimes it is not worth buying the cheaper items if they are not going to work properly.

[@lizjaramillo4313]

That is a lot of oil in that product. It would destroy all our hard work. I, like you, use Liquid Pearls and Nuvo also. They last a long time and work great. Thank you for sharing the information.❤️ I read your comment after I posted mine. You’re right it is very misleading if it says for crafting. It should say for jewelry making. It would be a waste of money for the person that doesn’t make jewelry.

[@Hannelore-Deutschland1209]

glaube an einen Übersetzungsfehler in China. Das ist Flüssigkeit um Resin / Harz einzufärben und nicht für Perlen.

[@barbaramccullough604]

Wow I’m shocked with how the original Ranger and Nuvo ones don’t even move and the China ones are so liquid and oily. That’s crazy!! Thank you for sharing this!

[@shanittathompson2039]

Barbara McCullough ..It doesn't work because she is using pigment dye for resin crafting.

[@prinzecca]

give a link please where you ordered liquid perls from china😶

[@TOBYCAT93]

Thank you Thankyou for the video Sad that ideas are stolen by China. Happy crafting lovely lady.👍🤗

[@sandracokes6159]

Where did you order from ?

[@maureenmcnamaraify]

This is so true. I will not order from them. I love to try new things, but their reputation for the knockoffs is not good.

[@elenaball3884]

Podes sustitular porque no entendemos. Gracias

[@carolinagirlcreationz7049]

Eeew! Those China ones are AWFUL! thank you for doing this for us! My opinion about wish an similar site's are mixed. I bought some stuff from them (as you know, giggle) and I was actually surprised by the quality of some of them. When it comes to stolen art, there is no way in heck that I'd buy them but when it comes to products like this that are similar to other like paint, utensils and what not, I think they have as much right to try to develop their own version if they want. Sort of like how Ranger makes their own version of products that other companies also sell. The competition with other countries in pricing isn't really fair though because of their super low prices. I will buy from them again I'm sure but I hope at some point, then are forced to take things off of their sales lists that are flat out stolen designs. That should be illegal as far as I'm concerned. Thank you again so much for this video. Nuvo will always be my first pick for pearls. Definitely not the "made in China" ones. Lol! What a rip off. Hahaha! ❤️❤️❤️

[@bonnerdebbie]

Most times you get what you pay for. If the price seems TOO good there is a good chance you will be disappointed. :)

[@elynbeth]

I have had much better luck with tools from China than materials. Brushes and stencils are sometimes great. Markers and paints might be dried out or cheaply formulated.