Comparison: Distress Crayons vs. Gelatos

Everyone wants to know what is the difference between Ranger's Distress Crayons and Faber-Castell Gelatos? Well, I show you here in SIX MINUTES and 10 examples of how they are the same...and different! I am not endorsing one over the other, but you should know that there are some differences in colors, pigment content, and packaging that might influence your purchasing decision.

[@LED816]

The main difference with the crayons is that they won't drip and move if you spray them with water. They will set and you can paint over them in layers. With gelato dig you add a second set layer, the colors will blend together. Theyre actually pretty different, I love both

[@anniemorris5855]

I think it's worthwhile noting that a few of the things you were trying with the distress crayons, they were specifically designed *not* to do. Personally I have tried both and find that each have their strengths and weaknesses. Just though I would add this as many of the comments seem to be people not liking the Distress crayons, which is a bit unfair, as they are both good.

[@KonnyKrafter]

I like that You are just offering information so that I may use it to form my own opinion. I don't feel You are trying the SELL and I certainly appreciate that I don't feel forced to agree or disagree with your findings. THANKS...as always! ~BLESSINGS~

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

I love the Gelatos and have not tied the Distress Crayons yet but I love all the other Distress products and had wanted to try them some time! Not in no big hurry though! I had not planned on buying them since they were so expensive right now! Really like your video! I do know you have to use the Indian ink on them or some archival ink so the ink wont smear. Distress products are very different products from other products. Not many will like these crayons b/c of how he had them made... Tim did not want them to react like the other Distress products but to play well with them! He explains it in his videos about the Distress Crayons so they are nothing like a Gelato. Have a blessed day :)

[@graceday7203]

I had completely forgotten that I already had Gelatos when I ordered the Distress Crayons, so now I have both. But I was excited to see that there was a video discussing the differences, and delighted to find your channel. Thank you so much.

[@TraciRancier]

Silly me, I would have not figured out on my own that I already have something equivalent to the Distressed Crayons. Thank you for this comparison. It was most helpful!

[@kreativeReise]

I don't know if you like to work with gelatos much more than with the distress crayons but it seems not to be neutral. It seem to be that the distress crayons have less quality (less pigment) but they are DISTRESS crayons, they are not ment to be as bright as the gelatos. Also the stamped impression ist muss better than with the gelatos. Less colourfull, but a clear impression, while the gelato one is muddy. Also it depends on the surface on which you use the medium. Bristol Smooth cardstock oder gessoed ones give much smoother results. I love both of the crayons in their own way they are ment to be. I love reviews and subscribed to your channel but would like it if you also think and communicate what the producer want the product to be/look like/ work with. Greetings from germany

[@crops4fun]

When coloring directly on the stamp and then spritzed, I had better luck with the distress crayon than the gelato. I also found that both products color better directly to a red rubber stamp vs. a clear, photopolymer stamp.

[@cheryl7476]

Thanks. I always come to you for product comparisons and analysis. You do a great and thorough job.

[@crafttestdummies]

+cheryl7476 thanks so much!!

[@janethebo5675]

Thanks! Visiting with you is always a great kickstart to my day! Thank you for doing these!

[@Alwizcaliteach]

WOW! Great study; fast moving. Thank you so much!

[@Fancylooks]

This is such a good review, you always make great reviews but in this one the comparison is specially clever, my dear Jenny!

[@SweetPea112]

I'm so behind on my crafting. I didn't even know either of these products existed! Great video!!!

[@bethmiller4266]

Excellent comparison . Thank you 👍

[@AndreaCrisp]

Well done! You have a new subscriber. This was exactly what I wanted to see. I particularly like like how detailed and impartial you are, giving the facts and letting people draw their own conclusions. 💖

[@gmt5664]

I have both the gel sticks and Distress crayons and I love them both! Great vid!

[@diannashort3780]

Thank you for all the comparisons. I've been trying to decide whether to try the distress crayons, now I know to get them.

[@rayannaarthur4677]

Thank you for this! I have been debating which to get. I have some gelatos and liked the way they performed so this answered a lot of questions for me. Thank you again.

[@MsCoopersCoop]

So glad you did this test. I have lots ofgelatos and have not purchased any of the crayons. I'll still with the gelatos. Thanks again

[@amyjoystudios]

Great comparison, TFS! I really liked how the gesso stamps came out and interesting about the Memento ink over the gelatos - I don't think I'd ever tried stamping on them before and it's good to know which ink to use. xxAmy

[@JoAnneMOwens]

thanks for the comparison! I like my Gelatos and I was wondering about these, as I especially like the vintage colors. Thanks to your review, I now know what to pursue.

[@GrainneDhu]

Great review! More pigment can mean a drier, less creamy feel since most pigments are powders. More powder, less medium, less 'creamy' feel.

[@amyzocchi1224]

Incredibly helpful!

[@knittingandthings]

Thank you for this! I couldn't decide if I wanted them or not but ur video helped me

[@lilpinkbear]

This is great, thank you. A really thorough comparison. I'll definitely pick up gelatos instead of the distress crayons.

[@gigijohnson3211]

Thank you so much for this video. Saved me much money and aggravation.

[@mandastarr880]

I would have liked to see a comparison on a surface with gesso to see if that made a difference. I have the gelatos and was thinking of buying the distress line, but thank you for video.

[@raeraesma]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful comparison, Jenny! I always appreciate your videos. Take care, Kim :)

Great comparison! I was thinking that the Gelatos would win as far as what I'm looking for in a water soluble crayon (blendability, good pigment load), and I own quite a few Gelatos, too, so I was happy about that! I had debated whether or not I wanted to try the distress crayons, but I think I'll just use my money to buy more colors of Gelatos instead! Thanks so much for saving me some money! 👍🏼

[@1tinac]

This was very helpful. Thanks for sharing.

[@RijackiTorment]

Thank you for this test. The information lets me know I want both for different reasons. I'm prioritizing my accumulation of gelatos vs Distress Crayons for the techniques but still want the Distress colours. By the time I collect them all, though, I'm sure there will be another 'I must have this' product to add to my stash, too *laugh*

[@jeanicebartzen3991]

Thank you for this video, it helped me decide to pass on the distress crayons. I think the distress crayons are too expensive, $18 for 6 at Michael's vs 12 gelatos with more product and pigment for $24, before the coupon. On Amazon you can get gelatos for around $18 and a pack of 12 Faber gel sticks for $11. I thought about the distress crayons as the colors are unique but I enjoy watercolor media and so I found U.S. ART SUPPLY super crayons 36 colors for $15 and NOYO watercolor crayons 36 for $16. Now these last 2 crayon sets, which are creamy in application like the recollections or Marabu Crayons, probably aren't artist quality in light fastness but for hobbyist like me who enjoy bible journaling, card making, or scrapbooking these last 2 options will give you the color range that distress crayons have. So those sets and my gelatos with other brands like recollections or OOLY'S sparkle crayons-(12 shimmer crayons for $12.80 on Amazon and different then recollections color wise) are an expansive color range for a fraction of Tim Holtz crayons. Maybe if I exhaust trying other medium such as water soluble oil pastels from Prima or Mungyo, or have a set of neo crayons then I'll try these but there's so many other options I'd rather try first.

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Thanks for the comparison. I purchased the Michaels crayons to try and I really like those. I think I will stay with my gelatos.

[@witchduck1]

I have both so I will be having a great time making different types of mediiums.

[@CraftyLoops]

This is exactly what I was looking for, thank you so much for this video. Lee :)

[@djmusc13]

Love your product reviews. Think I'll stick with Gelatos.

[@bethpowers1916]

Thanks for the heads up !

[@kaimay8657]

I feel like I'm the only one that overall prefers the distress crayons. It is worth noting that they weren't designed for stamping though.

[@cafeteriacat869]

Kai may you're not the only one, i prefer distress crayons too

[@pamelasertich9850]

Thank you for your review. As usual it was a great video with tons of info ❤☺

[@donnadiesburg7451]

please do more blending. Thank you!

[@susanchandler2756]

Thank you for this video and for your comparison. I've been looking at gelatos for a while I wasn't sure if I should get those or the new distress crayons. I'm pretty sure I like the gelato is better. So I'll be getting them soon. Thank you again love seeing your ideas and videos.

[@jesseb5112]

You may want to look at comparison videos between gelatos and their kids version.

[@susanchandler2756]

+Jesse b Why thank you, I will. ☺

[@jesseb5112]

You are welcome! After about a year and a half of debating on gelatos I bought the Recollections crayons today.

[@susanchandler2756]

+Jesse b Oh how cool! Let me know how you like them, if you can.

[@jesseb5112]

+Susan Chandler I tried them out today and LOVE them! I have no other product to compare them to. They are NOT like my Lyra watercolor crayons. People say they are like lipstick. They are firmer than that in my opinion. I think if you want to totally blend them by pushing them around with your finger that other products may work better. I used a circle template. I did that and didn't love it. I lightly wet a paint brush and really liked it. I will also tell you I was using the white back of a piece of scrap DCWV scrapbook paper. It was NOT watercolor paper and just about everyone reccomends watercolor paper. That will be tomorrow. I used them on Georgia Pacific card stock that I had used a Christmas Tree embossing folder on and LOVED it! That was the major reason I wanted them. LOVE LOVE LOVE the shimmer and the way it makes coloring just the raised design easy!!!! I have a minor case of cerebral palsy. Its nearly impossible for me to color the raised parts with markers or paint. These were WONDERFUL! They were 40% off today. I don't remember how much they were. My entire order came to $11.80 so on sale or with a 40% off coupon they can't be more than $10.

[@kathleenstrode455]

thanks....that helped

[@kimcombs4931]

Thank you! Your video was very helpful

[@mayloo2137]

Latecomer here. I have gelatos. I find that, because I live in a dry area, and I need to to wet my fingers a bit before I blended colors. Do distress crayons have the same problem in a dryer climate?

[@caroldavila7615]

Distress crayons work better on gesso. Its awesome.

[@disneymami]

Have you tried using the Michaels Recollections Crayons?

[@jesseb5112]

I bought a set today and LOVE them! I have had the kids version of gellatos on my wish list for about 18 months but for some reason never bought them. I saw the videos where people talked about the shimmer and knew I had to have these!

[@jsavina1219]

Great comparison video. Thank you! But are the prices comparable?

[@jesseb5112]

On Amazon you can get 18 double scoop, I think they are supposed to have twice as much product, for $52 and change on Prime. The Distress 18 pack was just shy of $44. I have neither. Today I bought the Recollections crayons. I have thought of buying gelatos for about a year and a half. This week I saw the Recollections in videos and had to have them! I LOVE the shimmer!

[@tcconnection]

Please, what do you mean by the distress line and it matches everything with the distress crayons? Thank you.

[@UARELOVE1010]

Tim Holtz and his Distress line of products!!

[@tcconnection]

@@UARELOVE1010 But I didn't know if particular distress products were being mentioned, they have so many distress products, like distress ink and distress oxide ink, lol

[@UARELOVE1010]

@@tcconnection I use it with Tim Holtz ink pads and oxide and get great results.