Getting Started: Watercolor Paper and Pan Paints I

[@bootsmama1027]

Taping paper down with painter's tape will help keep any paper from curling. It works really well with the Canyon XL as well as any loose sheets. If using large sheets, it is usually best to stretch paper.

[@welcomewellnesscoaching4043]

I like to use the Artista II water colors from Crayola when I want really bright colors and just want to play around. The paint brush that comes with the Koi set has a stopper included so it can hold water while you travel. The Windsor & Newton set has been on my wish list for awhile.

[@edward-byanyothername]

The kuretake packaging looks so beautiful

[@AmyRigsbyPhoto]

I would fall in love with the most expensive paint :(

[@bugscott2958]

As i was watching this, i saw you pull the brush off screen and said out loud 'did she lick it' and you sure did! This is a great video with super relevant info. Thank you!

[@lilymcmillan5112]

I really appreciate that you've done all this work for us!!! THANK-YOU

[@nerueru5756]

I'm surprised you don't have 16,482 likes. Splendid! High quality video, salient information, I'm sure your blog post is a goldmine. Thank-you so much!

[@SandyAllnock1]

+Kazu Narayan Awww thanks!

[@mardiweber2951]

I've been watercoloring for a while, but I think that you can always learn more. It's great that you included the Crayola paints. They looked pretty good. I had bought some for my grandkids (ages 4 and 6) but didn't think of them as paints I would use. I'm babysitting tomorrow so we'll have to play with them. You pointed out the advantage of buying good paper. Comparing the paper to stamp sets and number of uses is a really good way to think of your purchase. I've also heard that starting out with good product gives you more chance of having good results, which will increase the chance of continuing with that medium. Thank you for taking the time to test paint and paper, it is very helpful!

[@NancyLynn]

Great informative video Sandy! I loved watching the Holbein paints bloom.....like magic eh! I'm sure this was a very expensive undertaking for you and I want to thank you from the bottom on my heart. Sometimes I think us "watchers" don't realize the time it takes to do these tutorials as well as the expense. However, this one does! TFS

[@SandyAllnock1]

My wallet cries...but my creative side shoved it in the bottom of my purse so we can't hear it. 😊

[@PollysPapercrafts17]

Ooooo those Gansai Tambi's have been in my wish list for a while...one day....lol

[@jht3fougifh393]

I just got them, and they are wonderful. They are not what we think of as traditional watercolors - they're a different kind of paint completely, by strict definition, since they use different binders on top of standard watercolor binder, and behave a bit differently (specifically, they are more - but certainly not completely - opaque, they lift super well/don't stain, etc.). Many people say they are between watercolors & gouache, and that is true is terms of opacity; however, again it's important to keep in mind that they are, in fact, in a category of paints on their own that is popular in Japan (particularly with calligraphy & the line, iirc). To learn more, check this out: www.sadiesavestheday.com/blog/2016/10/3/what-is-gansai-watercolor-101 For the record, I just got them myself. I also wanted them for a good while. I strongly recommend getting them. For the price, they are phenomenal. Hell, they're amazing regardless. Definitely worth investing in.

[@cherylscrivens3560]

Loved seeing all the differences of the paper and paints! Thanks, Sandy!

[@alexserra9605]

the little w and n case has a little tab you push and it unlocks the pans

[@michellevuu8701]

You have made my childhood so happy by putting in crayola.go SANDY!

[@jeanieferretti4203]

I learned something, I really liked the more expensive paints and I don't know how to watercolor very well. Those expensive ones will make my projects look way better. Great video! Thank you

[@annchristy1956]

I love the way those Holbein's spread. Such a fun test! I agree on all that paper info. I'm a paper junkie too, and love seeing tests like this.

[@trishabluhm-huffman9778]

SOOOOOOOOO much gratitude to you for this video series! There's SO much information here, but not in an overwhelming way. It's perfect. Your explanations, examples, everything... Just so helpful and exactly what I've been searching for recently. Thank you so much for taking the time and mostly for sharing. You've helped me tremendously.

[@mydyisgod]

Oh my gosh!!!! Great video Sandy. I've watched several videos of this type. But some go at a high speed and I can't learn so well with those. I sure appreciate this info and I will watch the others you mentioned. You have a blessed day.

[@barbsummersengler5749]

Awesome paper info, Sandy! So fun to watch those paints blend and spread!

[@DianaTrout]

Hey, great overview! For lowest end paint, I use Prang - better than Crayola. I have sets for my students. I've just started using QoR (Golden Paints new line of wc's). They are top notch.

[@giaonguyen3799]

Can you describe it? Because I'm a watercolor beginner. Also I love watercolor that translucent. Do the Prang translucent 😊 Thank you

[@jht3fougifh393]

Qor spreads too quickly for me, as I'm a slower worker, haha. But they are so dang vibrant! It's too bad.

[@louiejanedorian2825]

Or sakura koi

[@fufufuaru]

I like how the softness/lightness of winsor&cotman and the brightness of the kuretake, but indeed watercolors react differently depending on the paper ;_;

[@LaRochelleBibleJournaling]

Oh my word! The way those holbeins move! It's like magic

[@donnadacy5876]

Thanks for sharing this information. I guess I will get into water coloring now that I know more about brushes and the papers. TFS

[@sonja__k]

Thanks so much, Sandy, for having done the hard work putting together this and the other beginner videos on watercoloring. Watercoloring is such a complex field of art that I really think you've done an awesome job on these concise videos. Just a little tip as to the W&N field box: I've seen another video here on KZbin showing it where you can see that you can take out the middle "bar" that holds the pans by pressing against the plastic locking mechanism at the top. That way its easier to take individual pans out. Not sure I've you know that because you said that it was a little difficult to take the pans out.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Oh thanks for that tip! I hadn't even thought to go look to see if there was an easier way. Doh! :)

[@appleknocker56]

Thank you for this video as finding out that many of these “cheaper” paint sets just don’t perform well (chalky & not much pigment)! So on a budget & getting by with the Windsor & Newton “Coteman” student grade & the pans just pop out so one day getting better ones & try different paper than just Canson XL.

[@caly.person]

the ending is too cute! love your little friend!

[@emmiebarnes6477]

If you lift up the middle vertical row of the Winsor and Newton set, then you can get each pan out a lot easier!! Instead of trying to pry them out. Just a tip because, I struggled with it for a while too! :) Sandy Allnock

[@SandyAllnock1]

Oh man. Duh! Thanks! :)

[@gelai8134]

Watching the watercolors spread and work their way on the paper feels cery satisfying to me. Lmao. I LOVE IT. I have the Gansai Tambi watercolor and the pigments are just soo good. :))))) this is very satisfyi to watch haha

[@karenquinn8166]

Thank you formthe very helpful info on papers and the brush video.

[@SandyAllnock1]

So glad it helped you!🥰

[@jht3fougifh393]

Montval by Canson is absolutely wonderful. I don't get why it's consistently overlooked by most people (& on that point, I'm so glad that you gave it some of your time!). It has this great quality where it somehow works as great watercolor paper, as well as working great as a mixed media paper. I use watercolor, water-based markers (Tombow), and even alcohol-based markers (Copic) on it a good amount. I'm an illustrator, not a stamper, but I could see it also working wonderfully for crafters and the like, for sure!

[@LyndaThomasflymefree54]

Sandy; Bravo! This being somewhat of a new "On Trend" movement in the crafting community I think your info was spot on. You gave them info to make informed decisions about products they see. Like you Art is my first love so while I love the Holbien paints I use my Inktense and ALBRECHT Durer pencils to as watercolors via glass trials. Because I stamp I find Hot Press my only go to but a very good quality weight that is made for all the water. We know it's there. What was the first form of Art on paper? Not oils. Bahaha. Lastly just a little secret one of my teachers showed us in the late 60's in oil painting class. Clean your brushes well and before you store them to prevent them splaying? Yep. Right in our mouth with a bit of spittle and the tip dries perfect. To this day I never use oils, I spittle my brushes, never use those ungodly long handled brushes. But I don't paint huge masterpieces either. You were fabulous. Thank You for your tutorials. We're never too old or too advanced to learn or to be inspired and so far KZbin is free. For now. 🙄🤗❤

[@debbieelholm3017]

You can also take your inexpensive watercolor papers and stretch them. This way they won't curl when you watercolor on them. Do a search on KZbin for watercolor paper stretching and check out the videos. (I watched the frugal crafters video. Very easy to do.)

[@lilymcmillan5112]

Thanks for the info. I was wondering how to stretch paper.

[@jeanmurdock2926]

I am a new watercolor painter. Thanks so much for all the info.

[@AleR2G]

Hi, I missed the color test with the sakura koi watercolours! Great video.

[@abby4684]

I like the winter Newton, they are weaker but layer well.

[@thisartjourney5150]

Crayolas are awesome! I love the colors in them.

[@onyana]

Loved this comparison video. I noticed you had some trouble getting the half pans out of the windsor newton travel set. You can actually lift up the bars separating the three sections of half pans, and easily slide them out. It is such a wonderful travel set.

[@SandyAllnock1]

I figured that out too late for the video....lol. :)

[@liz3050]

that holbein one is magnificent omg

[@paytgreen621]

I adore the sakura koi watercolors and they are my go to watercolors. I'm actually running out of the crimson lake color ( 3rd color from the left in the second row) and I am frantically looking for a replacement paint in tubes!

[@marybrown8625]

Oh wow...I shouldn't have looked at the price of the Holbein paints! But I can't even describe how I loved watching those paints dance across the paper! It was amazing! I've never seen anything like it. I think I could play with those paints all day long and watch them blend and move. Then again, I'd be afraid to use them after paying so much for them! Lol. So beautiful. Thanks so much for the informative video...you never fail to bring something wonderful to the table.

[@SandyAllnock1]

They don't seem to be "disappearing" very fast....I'm gonna keep playing!

[@marybrown8625]

That's great. Maybe I would give them a play or two...or three ;)

[@vwood2]

Great video - i was surprised at how weak the wn paints seemed! .........Just wanted to add that I don't think Tammy's comments were intended as criticism - it was just enthusiastic info sharing. I've found the canson xl awful, and couldn't understand the positive reviews. I appreciated her additional information, and learning we aren't buying the same product in North America kas sold in Europe. Thanks muchly for the reviews :)

[@SandyAllnock1]

***** I was surprised at the WN too - but they do work fine in context - just not in that comparison. Everything I used here was tested past its usual limits - "Here, little paints, I'm going to swoosh you really fast, and give you a grade based on that ONE opportunity to swoosh!" I think I'd freak out if I was tested like that! The WN will also work better for more "calm" watercoloring that isnt all swooshy. So I'll be giving them lots of love too. The XL is ok for most crafters starting out - if they get the pricier stuff, I find that they freeze. Even in my classes. They're "freer" if they think it's inexpensive paper and be willing to toss it if it's a wreck. It's easier for newbies to paint on than the Ranger stuff, too - and less expensive. So hopefully that encouragement will get more people to try out watercoloring, where they might have thought they'd never even attempt it. And though it may not seem like criticism to some, it's hard when I put this much effort in a video meant for one audience, and people end up telling me they know more and expected me to share at a bigger level that would only confuse the audience I created this for. :( Makes my heart sad. This happens a lot in comments, and I know I need to develop a thicker skin - but I was heartbroken that even though I said the salt thing the other day was NOT new, I got chided by every Tom Dick and Mary about how old it was. *sigh* And thus why I used to not read comments, LOL. Ignorance was bliss :)

[@MISSBZ10]

Keep in mind the W&n has student quality and artists quality. The cotman line that's in the set shown is their student quality. Their artists quality is way more expensive but I heard it is way better quality.

[@katerilevasseur]

+Sandy Allnock. Got a Tip for you.... Stop reading the comments if you are very sensitive! I know it sucks.. but the minute you make a video .. your putting yourself out there... It Comes with the territory. PEOPLE ALWAYS have a opinion. You have to respect that as well ! Bonne Journee

[@bugeyedmonster2]

I think that depends on how you use the Canson. If you use it for just one layer of color, it's okay. But if you're trying to paint with it, or put multiple layers of color, it really doesn't take the color very well. It seems like the paint sits on the surface of the paper, rather than soaking in. When you try to put more color on top, the first layer comes up.

[@bugeyedmonster2]

@Kat, yeah one needs a thick skin on the internet, but it seems that some folks go out of their way to 'flame' others and leave nasty comments. (Like Straddler and Waldorf of the Muppets.) If you don't like something, why bother commenting? Life is too short, just move on and find a video you do like. (Or at least that's my opinion.)

[@gloriealvarez6447]

Thank you for doing this Sandy!

[@jackieion7971]

Sandy-thanks for your watercolor comparison, paper and paints! Well done! Must say, off the topic, I immediately recognized your blue towel on the side, can only be medical supply throw aways! Lol!

[@SandyAllnock1]

+Jackie Ion LOL actually it was a dollar store towel :)

[@amaliaheinen4340]

I have the Windsor and Newton set, but I've used it so much that I'm gonna need more, there almost out

[@DellyDoo]

This was so amazingly helpful. Thank you!

[@Amywazwaz06]

What do you think you like for stamping on? With the rough paper we don’t get the best stamped images. Or would you just say use your stamping tool to stamp it few times to solve that problem. Awe your little helper was so cute. I would of loved to see a more in depth lesson from her. Feel free to bring her back on again. I just love seeing kids crafting. They will be the next generation of crafters. We need someone to pass on all our supplies to.

[@SandyAllnock1]

I use a MISTI to stamp a bunch of times.

[@denisechapel1040]

Great review! I'm crazy for watercolor anything at the moment! A few of the sets I've never seen reviewed so you've been very helpful! Thanks! P.S. I hope you're not still licking your brushes. Some paints can be really poisonous.

[@joyfulldj]

Oehh I just clicked on these ( did I mention my head was as messy as my crafting...jeahh go figure,LOL) I love love love the bloom thingy. Ofcourse. I allways am a sucker for the most pricy one,hahahaha. Well. You better do loads of tutorials with 'm, I can't afford those,so I will drool over your rejoycing in them :)

[@sabinecuppers]

Thank you very much, greetz from Holland Sabine 🍀

[@CinnamonCari]

This is SO helpful. Inmediate subscriber.

[@pink25poppies1]

Am i the only one who dislikes the texture of watercolor papers? Blick's watercolor paper is so smooth & texture free- i love it! Even hot press paper is too textured for my taste

[@SandyAllnock1]

I don’t like the blooming I get in smooth papers. Each to their own😍

[@highgaugedesign]

Thank you so much. This video is super helpful.

[@kristenk1995]

AGH! Don't lick your brush unless you know the make up of your paint! There is a reason there are children's paints (which can be licked) and other paints - some of those pigments are really nasty for us like cadmium.

[@Amywazwaz06]

Kristen K that is a good reminder thanks for sharing it

[@plants4thewin]

Good tip on the paper. I have the Koi and I don't like it. I will invest in nicer paper and give it another go. Glad I watched your vid, I put in the corner just this morning. Lol.

[@SandyAllnock1]

@Mardi Weber I was pretty surprised that I got any decent results out of the Crayola at all - if you watch my video with Penny, you'll see what I made. I wasn't very happy with the look after that, but they were worth a go!

[@BiteSizedCrafter]

Sandy Allnock I loved Crayola as a kid ( mainly used in 1st grad art class. :D) because how bright stuff looked. hmm I am thinking of getting some packs of them. Btw some people take their packaging and turn them into eye shadow pallets. lol

[@t.e.d.d.yb.e.a.r.s6106]

Sandy Allnock u r a paper waster. can't u do cirular strokes . u wasted 2 papers

[@giaonguyen3799]

The koi don't have water jar but it have the water brush 😅

[@MsMoon1234567]

+ashok kumar well it is her paper, she can do what ever she wants!

[@eshaeagle]

+Giao Nguyen that's what I was gonna say

[@BarbieBarbieto19]

Thanks for sharing this! We can only get Arches and some Canson from where I'm from. Wish you'd tried Peerless too...

[@SandyAllnock1]

I was testing pan paints. :)

[@victoriamelisa301]

i want the windsor and Newton one i found the Cotman version thinking on buy that one and put there my schmincke ones :-)

[@fjardil]

Great video! Love the comparison. Now I just have to find a store that sells those papers...😉

[@SandyAllnock1]

The links are for Dick Blick---online purchases work coz if you buy a bunch you can get free shipping a lot of times. :)

[@BlackNekoHime]

wow, this video is a old but still very helpful to me who just started to use watercolors. Thank you for the tip about the investing in the paper, it seems to be a very common tip from experienced crafters to beginner crafters. I just picked up the Canon XL but only have Crayola water color and Distressed Inks; and the 110 lb card stock didn't really hold up to the water well. I see the Sakura Koi and the Kuretake Gansai Tambi have been recommend as a good started set. I appreciate the honest review and testing! I too loved the Holbein color mixing ^_^

[@SandyAllnock1]

+BlackNekoHime I've changed to using tube watercolors now---look at the Daniel Smith playlists in my account for lots more watercolor info ❤️

[@bugeyedmonster2]

I would say try some 100% cotton paper. Good paper can really take multiple layers, and it handles paint and water better than Canson's XL.

[@RamoArt]

Fantastic video! I already found watercolors that fit me really well, but I watch pretty much all your videos. I once asked my mom which paint she thought was the most expensive after doing a comparison and she thought the artist grade (I use schmincke) ones were really bad because of all the blooming and moving they do. I just thought that was so funny. Have a great day. :)

[@SandyAllnock1]

Lol! Like I say, each to their own. I love all that blooming :)

[@SandyAllnock1]

Ramo But I also will use different paints for different effects - so the blooming might not be desired at particular times. We'll see!

[@RamoArt]

Sandy Allnock I still use my cheaper paints too, because they have qualities that my schmincke paints don't have. For example, they don't lift at all, so I like to use them for layers that I don't want to lift when I paint over them. It's all about knowing which product to use for which purpose, really.

[@kimbahr2328]

Ok - Completely honest here. I don't think I have any artists abilities. But you make this look so fun! Do you think watercolors is for someone who can't draw worth a darn but would LOVE to try paint??

[@SandyAllnock1]

I think it's worth a try! :)

[@bugeyedmonster2]

Give it a try. If you go to Daniel Smith's web site, or KZbin channel, they have a bunch of little tutorials that you can follow along with. PS, Daniel Smith is a watercolor paint making company.

[@jht3fougifh393]

Do it. Seriously. Even if you don't start off with technical abilities, if you put the time in and genuinely practice & learn, you WILL improve.

[@simplycraftyfrench5144]

Thank you so much for this helpfull video to me !

[@billypeep399]

I one time let my friend borrow my paint brushes and she put the sleeves on but when I took them out to use them the bristles were all messed up

[@ALadiesPage]

This is so helpful! Thank you :)

[@kareanwilliams]

Thank you I totally enjoy your research results. I intend to buy Crayola. Please write out the name of the Japanese paints you use. I would like to purchase... I like the way the colors flow. Thank you.

[@deciarielletividad9051]

*drools*

[@janinemarie4713]

Hey Sandy I am a huge fan my daughters love you to they watch with me all the time Izabella 3 and Sophia 1.... was wondering g what kind of air compressor did you get.... Thankyou for all you do

[@SandyAllnock1]

I have the one that Copic makes.

[@Mango-td8yw]

I really liked your video and it was very helpful! I have been using Crayola watercolor for a while and it isn't too too bad and my paintings are good for the brand. I don't know which watercolor I should get as an 'upgrade.' Do you have any ideas?

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

I Just Love your Blah,blah, blah Sandy. Nice Job!

[@ikki026]

oh no... that holbein pan colors are very runny and blends beautifully.. i use holbein tubes but it was not as runny and self blending as it half pans counter part.. thanks for the review thinking of buying one... and yeah i check these palm box on my trusted art store and it was freaking expensive, much expensive than the 14 half pans of sennelier.. why do watercolor pan has to be this expensive? time to save up some money!!

[@noxmoonyisadork]

Oh is that so? That's strange, sorry your holbein tubes weren't being as runny as the pans..I have the tubes and they actually blend the same as the pans demonstrated here. Maybe it was a bad batch?

[@ikki026]

I'm actually i just bought my holbein pan sets and they're almost the same except that the pans tends to bloom better and can runs a little bit faster than the tube.. but i love the tube since the color is much stronger and it blends better.. i think its just my eyes playing tricks on me... that why i thought the pans look better than the tube..

[@oraruke5778]

Where did you get the water containers? What are they called?

[@Kitisuneh]

Hello Sandy, thank you for this video it was really helpfull! I was looking to buy Winsor&Newton watercolors, I see so many, many people using the travel set, I guess is the cotman line too, but recently when I asked for a great watercolor artist (that I admire, her instagram name is sophialiuuuuu)she told me that. between; Winsor&Newton, van gogh, koi and schiminke the better is the van gogh line, but I dont know if she mentioned the student or professional, now I dont know who should I choose, and in your video at the end you didnt sayed much about the Winsor&Newton, this worries me, since I'm learning cheap watercolors could be nice to test it, but where I live they are kinda, not so great (the cheapest ones) I'm recently trying the Pentel watercolors, so far I liked, but I want to choose next a great line too, but for professional. Since you know alot more than me, could you help me? I'm really green in this watercolor paradise, if you could help me understand I would be gratefull! Thank you really much for your time, and I'm terrible sorry if I sounded goofy or my grammar dons't look good, I just used Google transleitor haha!

[@amyyi4946]

Which do you recommend for someone who has been using cheap watercolors and love them I am thinking about gansai tambi but that might be too pricey for me

[@SandyAllnock1]

I love the Gansai...they're worth saving up a little longer for. 😍

[@MarlaCalandra]

How did the Koi paints do? you didn't try them in this vid..thanks Sandy!!

[@SandyAllnock1]

They're good! I just couldn't test out everything, I still like the kuretake a little more because of the size of the pans---you can get a big brush in there :)

[@adelgaming741]

Hello! If you don't mind, could you recommend me the actual supplies that I really need for watercolour as a beginner? (Like if you would suggest the brand that I need to buy? I couldn't pick because they're all so awesome ❤️)

[@SandyAllnock1]

+Chemistry botany if you look at my blog right now, the post that went live Thursday--the list for my class is what I'd recommend. :)

[@Dot0729]

Sandy Allnock This is GREAT . Where can I find the water containers. BEEN looking all over since I saw the video and no luck. No one knows what I am talking about. Please please HELP :)

[@SandyAllnock1]

I did find them! Just under a weird product name, I don't remember what it was right now. When I get to a computer later I'll add it to the video description and the blog so check back in :)

[@jg3381]

I noticed you didn't mention the difference between cotton and and wood. I'll have to watch a video on what the difference is.

[@insidemyshell]

What do you do when you're done painting? Do you let the cakes air dry or just close the lid?

[@SandyAllnock1]

I just close and go :)

[@insidemyshell]

Sandy Allnock thank you for answering :)

[@Azlura_]

How come you didn’t test the Koi watercolour?

[@raelynnreffruschinni5980]

I love the tone of your videos. I like your 3 part water cup. Where did you get it?

[@raelynnreffruschinni5980]

+Rae Lynn Reffruschinni Never mind! I saw it on your other video.

[@imogencrawf0rd979]

Don't worry I lick the brush aswell

[@eklavyatech8588]

useful..video.

[@joyfulldj]

Just a question Sandy. Maybe I am acting like a snob. But I got the schmincke horodam dotcard to review. Other than the fact that they are indeed luminus I fail to see the hype. I know other brands of watercolor who are as luminus yet pricewise a lot cheaper. Is it just me that I can't feel it?? I mean Yes if you can work with schmincke as fluid paints that would be a HUGE Plus. They are as luminus as my Inktense pencils, wich,I think for nature colors, is a bit to much,but when you like bright is totally awesome. But is that just me ? I feel like such a snob when I go Mêh on their brand while all others go woohoo :) Can any of your viewers or you help me out here, I feel like I am missing out Schmincke wise, caus' I don't feel it,lol.

[@SandyAllnock1]

+A .Vultink I haven't gotten into the schminke line---lots of reasons I won't go into. But if it makes you go meh, just go with what you DO like. I'm not one for jumping on bandwagons anymore...been burned by buying the hype way too many times! :)

[@joyfulldj]

Haha I don't intend to buy them. It just makes me wonder why I react so different on hypes then usual reactions. Maybe it's just a way of how I was raised: never cared much for brand names: if I didn't like the quality it could be sent down from Heaven and I wouldn't try,grin/stubborn as my mum would call it :D (Don't apologise on my behalf, I am a big ( well,on age at least) girl. It's ok if you don't care to comment, your channel :)

[@SandyAllnock1]

+A .Vultink 😂😂😂 I bet we'd get on well!

[@tharinipeiris76]

Can you do a review on Reeves watercolor?

[@SandyAllnock1]

+TT Likes Cats n Pie sorry, I don't have any of those...

[@impish22]

I know what a glue dot is.. but what is a "power tab"... any help will be appreciated..

[@SandyAllnock1]

They don’t make them any more. They were a thicker type of glue dot.

[@impish22]

@@SandyAllnock1 Thanks.. ; )

[@ciarareilly9725]

I'm a beginner artist and i want to get into water colour, I'm also doing art in my leaving and want to learn new techniques, is the winner and Newton worth buying for a beginner artist?

[@SandyAllnock1]

I actually recommend, if you're going for tubes, the Daniel Smith essentials set of 6. They're high quality paints; what I have found is that practicing with cheap paints is okay, but you have to reinvent your techniques when you get good paints, so I wasted a lot of time trying to use cheaper stuff. And the DS set is inexpensive, given what watercolors cost - salln.net/1PVXkA6 And - Be careful if you get the W&N that you don't end up with the student grade, too.

[@aksanunadiya8114]

I had been used canson watercolor paper sheet 330 gsm and when i used wet on wet it wrinkle like crazy even though i have been tape it :"( Do you have recomendation for paper which is not to expensive but decent enough? there is not many choice of brands in my country. Is the Cotman watercolor paper good?

[@SandyAllnock1]

+Aksanu Nadiya I haven't used that one---its student grade, but their paints are fair so paper could be alright. I've heard Canson outside the us isn't the same as here, sorry. How about Fluid brand? Or Fabriano?

[@lilitincher4973]

I assume the Winsor was the Cotman series?

[@angelofheavens]

I shouldn't have looked for the price of the Holbein paints... x-x One day when I'm rich! lol

[@SandyAllnock1]

Lol! I know, ouch!

[@momcanikate262]

Great videos. Have you tried the Pebeo watercolours?

[@TonyPeperoni248]

how do you get your Winsor & Newton Artists Watercolor through aitport? There's a metel brush in it? do you pay?

[@SandyAllnock1]

+kajus narunas I never got asked about it for some reason.

[@seancostello8290]

hi how do you spell the pans in large green box and where can you order them,thankyou

[@SandyAllnock1]

sean costello It's the Kuretake - there's a link in the description :)

[@syadzaaqliya5431]

where's sennelier watercolor when you did the test on watercolor paper?

[@SandyAllnock1]

The little ones I bought were their low-end kind, so they did badly. Their artist quality paints are nice, as I've heard. :)

[@eunice1153]

Many don't know this but Sennelier aquamini is artist grade watercolor.

[@OOO4xd]

Hi! I thought crayola did a fantastic job. Did you ever review peerless watercolors?

[@SandyAllnock1]

This is only pan watercolors.

[@OOO4xd]

+Sandy Allnock Hi, I meant if you had done any videos on peerless in the past that I could check out. Thanks anyway.

[@SandyAllnock1]

Oh yes I've used them, at least once on YT---just search my channel. I don't like them a ton so there could only be that one, I can't remember.

[@OOO4xd]

+Sandy Allnock ok, thanks! I ordered the Kuretake 36--i'm excited!! Thanks again for the quick response.

[@eggotistique]

I heard the French watercolor was made from bee wax.

[@onemig00]

Alice Shinnizle if you mean Sennelier, it's made with honey :)

[@mikuenjoyerXD]

What's the point of licking the paintbrush?

[@SandyAllnock1]

Keeping stray bristles from bending out when putting it in the cover. (However those covers were lost years ago. )

[@niranjanabsingh4022]

Hi do the koi water colours bleed through in bible journaling?

[@SandyAllnock1]

Nope they work fine.

[@niranjanabsingh4022]

Sandy Allnock thank you

[@Mareepu]

Good stuff. Is there a reason as to why your blog is considered unsafe on mobile Chrome? I haven't been able to check out your blog because of this... 🙁

[@SandyAllnock1]

If your browser isnt updated, its looking for outdated security protocols, mine are all the newest ones.

[@mariaraqueloliver9014]

kuretake what do you think?

[@SandyAllnock1]

I like them. They're a bit like gouache though - not as transparent as traditional watercolor.

[@hoiimkatskinmakerskinshade2672]

Can anyone tell me what does "paper crafter" means?

[@hoiimkatskinmakerskinshade2672]

And also can you do a review and tell us about Faber Castel watercolors (NOT PENCILS) because I have one THX a lot

[@SandyAllnock1]

+HoiImKat! // Skin Maker,Skin Shader most of my audience makes paper crafts like greeting cards.

[@SandyAllnock1]

+HoiImKat! // Skin Maker,Skin Shader sorry I don't own them.

[@hoiimkatskinmakerskinshade2672]

Sandy Allnock wait I mean like to test time and what can you say about it

[@BLHxglam]

Heads up your links don’t work at the moment

[@SandyAllnock1]

Thanks, I'll check - such an old video :)