Reviewing Star-Joy Gold's Cons

[@ColorMyWorld]

Announcement coming tomorrow morning about when the pencils will be available.

[@clairelevasseur9434]

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[@eagercrafter_9014]

We can’t wait!!

[@MiniMu-2008]

Happy Dance! Thanks for the update & your analysis

[@ivystrong7203]

Yay.

[@jennifersoutherly5037]

Yay can't wait

[@ladyseshiiria]

I guess I'm not a lurker anymore. 😅 I've been consistently commenting on videos since your husband went into the hospital. I have to be honest I needed those videos. You made me feel less alone. My husband was in the hospital a couple days after yours for different reasons. It was a hard time for our family, but being able to feel weak alongside someone else made me feel strong.

[@anette9291]

We have been going through some stuff with my elderly MIL. I agree with you.

[@FernCurtis]

I found the tip about letting your page rest to be true even with Crayola pencils. The last page I did with nothing but Crayola, had that issue. I was doing a really dark blue night sky and I thought I wasn’t going to get the result I wanted, thought I was done. Moved on to another area, then for some reason went back to the original area later and lo and behold, I was able to get more color on and got the color I was going for. So, I totally agree with that tip being needed for ALL your pencil sets, whether using nicer better quality sets or if you are using a budget set. LOVED your reminder once again, that layering works better for ALL sets, not just oil based. Been saying that to others for what seems like years!

[@jlm517rocks]

Ty

[@ruthdiaz6034]

Thank you for being always so honest in your reviews. When I want to be certain of a product I always rely on your advices.

[@cindythoren6318]

I remember you mentioning letting the pencil color rest and cool a little while after I started coloring!! I do this all the time and that little trick makes a huge difference in the picture and the way pencils behave!! I still have a patience issue but I'm working on it. So excited about this set but I'm still working with other sets as well to learn the process. Thank you so much for your time, teaching, and dedication to our hobby!!

[@sarai6736]

Hi, I love the honesty so much! You are always such an honest reviewer but being able to make a videos addressing changes you would make is so refreshing to see. I love the new color coding system and the labeling you implemented with the gold edition. My main con is the order, I understand it was done in order to group like family's and then the pastels/ jewl tones are separated to find then more easily. That said there is just something so satisfying about a rainbow order. I wish there was some kind of identifying band ( like derwent and the different types of pencils) to make it easy to find the pastels/ Jewl tones but allowed them to still be organized in a more rainbow ish way. Regardless of this minor detail the product is amazing- congratulations:)

[@patriciamoore7414]

Absolutely love and appreciate the honesty! I can always count on you for a clear and concise opinion. Thank you for all the time and effort that you have put into every single video you present. Looking forward to ordering these soon!

[@1995marixsa]

My only con was the 44-BV lilac heather ; it kept breaking on me and lets just say it isnt the smallest because it's my favorite but other than that I have no complains. Cheap price, decent quality , lovely colors,nice and smooth when using them and sturdy when sharpening. Honestly can't complain, thank you for these sets. The first color pencils set was lovely, the seacond set was nice, the paper was decent, and the price is perfect for beginners, adult that love to color for joy/ as a hobby/on their free time, etc. Thank you so much for putting out good products for us common folks.

[@oliviarinaldi5963]

The sign of an excellent instructor: Because of you, Lori, I have learned to use a "light hand". I literally cringed when you used a heavy hand, lol. Thank you for being so amazing! Lori, I am looking for the "hippie paper" and I don't see a link. Will you please point out the link or put one in here. Thanx hun.

[@PaperToPetals]

You always give great info on all products, and that's really appreciated. Can't wait to get my set and play. All the colors are so pretty! Thanks Lori! Hope hubby keeps getting better and better with each passing day!

[@crazy8adventures553]

I received my 120 set today and am almost halfway thru swatching them now. So far, I have no complaints. I love the colors and I am impressed with them for the price. Oh, and I LOVE the color names!!!

[@ColorMyWorld]

We had a thread on my channel and everyone picked the names. It wasn't just me.

[@mrscb5303]

Oh I loved the tip about letting things sit. Always learning so much from you 💚 I already bought my case to hold the new pencils, I’m so excited!!!

[@cherrymoonjuneberry7917]

Thank you so much for all the work you put into everything you do and for all the information you share. Most coloring books are not printed on toothy paper and copying to quality paper is a rare option for me. As excited as I am about these pencils I'm beginning to wonder if they are a good fit for a coloring book hobbyist (who's willing to learn to lighten her hand🙂) on a paper budget.

[@lubapatitucci5831]

Honesty......WOW!.........Love it! This only would want me to go out and buy your color pencils!

[@ladyseshiiria]

I'm okay not having light fastness for less serious artwork so it's not a biggie to me. I used and still use Crayola for my work and save my Faber Castell for serious work. Especially since I can't replace my FC being poor. Lol we scrimped just so I can have those. I'm a light handed artist so I definitely have patience. ♥️ It's preferred I get better consistent blends.

[@travisnobleart]

Lori. I can't thank you enough for being upfront in your reviews. When it comes to art supplies, I can't think of any person I would trust more than the products you recommend. You don't overhype and you've been absolutely candid in moments when it probably wouldn't have benefited you in the short term to be so. I was doubtful at first about the Prismacolor New York set, but when I made that purchase it was exactly as you said. I was a little doubtful about purchasing the Star Joy original 120. But I did and it really outmatched all my expectations. And now I have no doubt at all about the Star Joy Gold being none other than what you said it would be. So I'm waiting to be one of the first ones to order when it comes up on Amazon.

[@ladyseshiiria]

Wow a cons video! 😳 Talk about transparency! ♥️👍🔥I wish other companies and corporations would be like this even with drugs and food, clothing etc... Clothing... Dang I can see a lot of companies losing business and being forced to change practices based on lack of ethics. Slave labor is so common among fast fashion companies. Man what would the world be like if it were more honest in it's dealings? I guess we could dream. 🙃

[@panda2lacey]

I am so excited. My birthday is Nov 10, thank you for helping my husband find the perfect gift!!!

[@GiGi-Gigi408]

I'm playing alot more with these and I love the colors and I'm really impressed

[@ilovecoloringhazel4597]

The Con's don't sound to bad! That's a good thing. These will be my learning, oil colored pencils. Can't wait!

[@donnagreen1523]

Great info…can’t wait to get these pencils ❤️

[@silvers_ink]

I was looking for an oil based set of pencils because I have never tried them, and I have wanted a set of Faber Castell Polychromos for a long time, but since they're expensive I decided that I should look into some more budget friendly options and I came across these pencils! Lucky me, right?! Anyway, I had my eyes on several different sets but hadn't decided which one I was going to get. But when I found out the order in which these pencils are set up, I was immediately sold! I mean, it's every colorist's dream to have color combinations in groups of 3 already laid out for you! I just think the order in which the pencils come in is such a wonderful and thoughtful idea! And of course there are many other color combinations you can achieve with these pencils other than the groups of 3 that are laid out for you, but it's just nice to already have some that you can just grab and know they blend well together. And I already have a set of Prismas, so the black isn't an issue at all! I just put these pencils in my cart on Amazon and they're only $25.99! Plus, you also get a 10% off coupon! When you add them to your cart and go to your cart, if you look to the right side of the item there will be a little box that says "clip coupon" and you will get 10% off, which is $2.60, so these pencils only cost $23.39 with the coupon! I can't hardly wait until my set of Star Joy Gold are delivered!!!

[@ColorMyWorld]

Keep in mind, if you have never used oil pencils and are used to Prismacolors they will feel much different. Oil pencils do not blend like the creamy prismacolors do. They layer on top of each other to create the new colors. With that said they are much better for details than Prismacolor pencils. Keep the tips sharp. While they have a point when you get them they will need additional sharpening to bring out their true colors and feel. The points are created for shipping not using. You will see when you get it. They mix wonderfully with Prismacolors too.

[@silvers_ink]

@@ColorMyWorld Yes, the first thing I do when I get a new set of pencils is sharpen all of them and then swatch them! I watched your video where you talked about layering, and I've also watched a few other videos to learn more about using oil based pencils. I'm definitely looking forward to not having to sharpen them as often, especially for detail work! And I'm glad to know that they work well with Prismas! I have a set of Kalour macaron pastel colors and I used one of them as a base color and tried going over it to do shading with my Prismas, and it didn't work out very well! It seemed to make the Prismas clump. But maybe it wasn't the pencils fault, it could have been something that I was doing wrong, but I'm not sure! Anyway, thank you so much for the info and tips! I truly appreciate it!

[@tammygeorge1638]

Why it takes me so long to do a picture, lol. What ever pencils I'm using, I try to use the way they are ment to be used! Besides me being slow on coloring anyway. lol. 😄 😄 ❤ ❤

[@shadowdancenz]

So exciting :) Here is hoping it is worldwide. My birthday is Monday. This will be a terrific birthday present to myself if I can snag a set. I hear what you say about black. We hear about the white pencil issues but black has been overlooked. I recently found my square brutfuner did a great job in actually creating a nice matt black background. Usually I have to resort to acrylic paint. Which is not always ideal when there is a lot of intricate small spaces to deal with.

[@jeanneconnolly8769]

Can’t wait till tomorrow. I am so excited to get the pencils . Thank you so much for sharing. Hope your husband is doing well .

[@ColorMyWorld]

It's not tomorrow, I'll be explaining tomorrow. It's coming soon though. I am on a daily watch for it.

[@travisnobleart]

Okay, that trick about giving the work area a break is a game changer. I never considered this could be a thing and I thought I was going crazy that I was using a wrong paper because the effects I applied were not acting the same as on a previous art work. The difference? I took much more time on the previous work, so that could be the issue. Perhaps we have to let the microbes work on it a bit to get some of that texture back. That's my theory.

[@paulavance5096]

Patience is something I have to the ends of the earth when dealing with others (unless you cross me or especially my friends and family) but I find it hard to practice with myself. I don't know why, I've always been this way. But I am getting better in this area and your teaching and art itself is helping me tremendously. The tip about resting your pencils makes a huge difference! Again, thank you for this and countless other things you share! 💜💙💛 Completely forgot to mention the Krylon Workable Fixative says to shake vigorously for 2 minutes. I'd guess a lot of people don't do that or don't read labels. Lol

[@DesertNails]

Everything sounds good to me. Looking forward to getting a set.

[@daviddigital6887]

I value your opinion on art supplies. My Prisma set has about had it. I have bought some open stock to keep it alive for awhile but im needing a new set of pencils. I have a small set of Widows but I don't really consider them anything special. What brand of pencils other than Prisma would you suggest if you had to decide. I also need something mid range price. Cant afford Faber plus I like wax. ?? Thanks Edited.. reason i ask is because im put off on prisma, but worse come to worse i would get another set.

[@christophermobious7676]

Out of curiosity, could you do a DIY Blue Wool test like you did other pencils? I agree one shouldn't use them professionally, but I'm still very curious.

[@PursuingHeaven]

These are budget pencils - lightfast is not an issue in my mind for basic coloring. I also prefer a grayer black because as a person who can lay down shadow way too dark too soon, I feel this grayer black is a safeguard. And I love oil pencils now - at first, I did not, but I love them now. I have many good whites and black so no biggie, so none of these are cons for me.

[@meticule2]

Hi Lori, Question: Will these pencils be available open stock in future? Even in 3's would be nice. If not, then it would be considered a "con", I'm afraid.

[@MiniMu-2008]

Why would it be considered a con? I don’t understand? Can you help me by explaining it?

[@MiniMu-2008]

Oh, did you mean “con” as in a negative? Or “con” as in a scam?

[@meticule2]

@@MiniMu-2008 The former, of course, as in Lori's title above. 😉

[@MiniMu-2008]

Thanks Peggy Lee! Have a good day

[@FernCurtis]

Andy is looking at options to make them available singly. She mentioned this in a previous video.

[@patriciadrogos6809]

Hi Lori. You mentioned a sealer you use and how you apply it. I looked at your supply list but can’t find it. What sealer do you use? Thank you. I’m very excited to get the Star Joy Gold when available. Like so many others on a fixed income, I’ve been saving since you first mentioned the Gold.

[@joanmacdermid1160]

Do you know if drawings with krylon uv protective spray will keep these colors from fading? Or will they still be likely to fade? Thanks so much. I really appreciate your videos.

[@ColorMyWorld]

They brighten

[@officemanager3556]

Just got my 72 count roll-love them-really want the gold

[@juliecontreras2368]

I just want to say that all your work and attention to detail is much appreciated. Also I could listen to you talk all day. It is comforting to me. I can't wait for the new pencils. And lastly do you recommend a certain sharpener for these pencils?

[@astrids1203]

If you are used to Prismacolor, then it is very hard to work with oily pencils. I am used to FC Polychromos, THE best in my opinion, but now I know how to work with other oily pencil brands. I am using the original Star-Joy pencils since a week or 3 or so and they are great to work with, a bit thin to hold, as I am used to Polychromos, but I know how to work with these kind of pencils so, yes, they are great. It's the same with grayscale coloring, waxy pencils like Prismacolor don't work so well on that as oily pencils do like Poly's.

[@RealMelodyBlue]

Light fastness doesn't bother me, none of the things you brought up bother me. Are they out yet?? You're going to like the new video, 1920's art. Can't wait to get the Star Joy Gold colored pencils!!

[@racheld8843]

But when are they going to be available on Amazon? I just see the originals for sale, not the golds and it's 11/2. Thanks

[@ColorMyWorld]

Announcement coming tomorrow morning

[@racheld8843]

Thanks!

[@cheryl6716]

Lori, I'm sure everyone will appreciate your honesty regarding the new SJG edition colored pencils; I know I do. I thought the new SJG edition was supposed to go on sale, or pre-sale yesterday, but I must have had the date wrong. Is there a proposed date for them to go on sale?

[@wowyathink5982]

I saw a comment above where Lori said that she will make an announcement tomorrow morning regarding when they’ll be on sale. I’m excited!!! Good luck💜

[@cheryl6716]

@@wowyathink5982 Good luck to you too! I'm anxiously awaiting Lori's notice for when these are ready to be added to my cart!

[@polarbearhero9803]

Lori could you please tell us what brand of spray you use? There are so many it is confusing and the one I bought takes a long time to dry and we live in a wet area.

[@dianneallen583]

I find that looking through a strong magnifier at how the pencils lay down on paper is different from what your eye sees at regular distance. Just an observation. Have not done this with the non budget pencils yet.

[@ColorMyWorld]

That's why I color using my camera. It's on magnification all the time. This way I don't miss anything and yes of course there is a huge difference between magnification and the naked eye. I always find that coloring using magnification makes the picture come out better when I do look with the naked eye.

[@shadowdancenz]

@@ColorMyWorld I understand that. being long sited I have to wear reading glasses which magnify... and when colouring I always use the slightly stronger than I need. It makes a difference to what I see and makes me work that bit more to ensure smooth lay down

[@Colorfullife2046]

Great tips tyfs can't wait.

[@Colorista_1]

Lori, the 240 set of the Kalour pencils is lightfast. Each pencil has the standard lightfast rating. I know of no other budget set of pencils lightfast rating. Check them out. Have a blessed day!

[@gailhart2453]

thanks for some more tips, invaluable...will they be available internationally?

[@wowyathink5982]

I really would like to know approximately what price we are looking at. Not necessarily anything specific but just an idea. Surely Andy has enough experience with selling on Amazon to have some kind of idea of what his cost is, how much Amazon will take, etc.

[@FernCurtis]

Lori has already mentioned in a previous video that they will be just under $50, some where around 48.99/49.99 or some where in that range. That there will also be a special discount link for her subscribers that will l knock some off that price. (That was one of the things that was important to her, was the price. That for them to be a budget set, that they needed to be $50 or under.)

[@mariatriesart8389]

Whew, I thought I missed them!!! Lori, can I buy a small box of Sophia Pink fory grandaughter they were named after???

[@juliecontreras2368]

I am and always have been heavy handed. I am learning to lighten up.

[@Shelleyweaver84]

I was one of the people saying not bother with black or white. I found cheap blacks are never really black.

[@DianeClancy]

great video!!

[@beckymacallester6898]

IMHO, being oil pencils is not a con... just an adjustment required in technique. Also, I won't miss the white - I agree that Chinese white pencils aren't great.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

Ahh just watched this video and wish I had watched it before I bought them. I'm heavy handed, nothing wrong with that but, as you say, these pencils are not suited for me. Note: I wouldn’t say it's not "colouring properly", its just different people doing different ways, neither is right or wrong.

[@ColorMyWorld]

Just hold the pencil further to the back and your heavy hand goes away. It's physics.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@ColorMyWorld At my age, there's no changing my process, I'm more than happy with the way I colour and have pencils I love ❤

[@Colorista_1]

Lori, the 240

[@christinaslankard3092]

Now I want those pencils. Wish I can buy them but with fixed and limited incomes, I cant. Itll take me like at least 5 months to get a set. :(

[@ColorMyWorld]

Contact me in private at my email

[@christinaslankard3092]

@@ColorMyWorld Okay. I'll try to find your email

[@CarlyUTube]

I just hope I can get a set 🥰 and I hope that woman who was so concerned about what people use or don’t use when spending their own money has learned her lesson😒

[@JohnnyCornbread]

I hate the Blick pencils. I bought the whole set and I really wasted my money.

[@MPessoa]

Dear Kapel, I used to think like you, but after more try out, I realized the Blick pencils can be wonderful. I need to lighten my heavy hand a bit and paint layer by layer. The results are so different. I know it takes patience but it the way the pencils are. Hope you can try again❤️

[@CrystalsColorStyle]

I'm a very impatient colorist. lol thanks for the info.

[@polarbearhero9803]

I have a set of wax pencils for impatient work. I love my wax pencils and I’m waiting on a new set of 36 colors to add to the brand I use. I just got a set of Chinese oil (Deli) and I need to learn how to use them properly. It’s amazing what they can do on the paper used by Kirby Rosane’s books. It’s almost as if the color is ink flowing off the tip and being absorbed by the paper as you build layers. If you push down hard you lose that effect. I see people in the reviews who use them like wax pencils and they complain that the oil pencils are too waxy! They don’t blend they complain and I want to tell them to try layering but I’ve got to learn how to use them myself too. Right now I switch back and forth between Chinese oil and wax to get a feel for the differences between them. Looking forward to trying the Starjoy Gold! Have a new case waiting for them.

[@CrystalsColorStyle]

@@polarbearhero9803 I've been using my alcohol markers together with my pencils. Really speeds up the process for me. 🤗

[@Zomfoo]

You’re going to run out of film?