How to use Caran d'Ache Neocolor 2 Crayons

[@zenspark9500]

I love the watercolor crayons, I have been using them for 20 years. There are so many ways to use them. Try using a small brush with water on the crayon and use like watercolor for fine details. You can also use thin gesso to active them instead of plain water, that gives a more smooth pastel texture.

[@VisualMind]

Thanks for the tips! 😊

[@purplestarkatz]

Get a palette before you go to sharpen the crayons, because you can totally rewet the shavings! I like to use one of the cheap plastic folding palettes, put the shavings into one well for each color, and then press them down and add some water until the shavings are covered. When dried, it kinda looks and works like gouache, and no waste! I don't sharpen every single crayon, I just sharpen the ones I really need for details.

[@VisualMind]

That's an amazing idea, thank you!

[@NoeticNotary-sx1ec]

Not only did I love this video, but I’m loving trying to recreate … PLEASE more videos in this medium

[@SusansColorfulExpressions]

These are so cool. I need to use my Neocolors more.

[@changchesserly7591]

Brilliant tutorial! Thank you for taking the time to share your tips with us. 🙏🏼💕Water soluble crayons are one of my favorite mediums and I LOVE my Neo 2s!

[@VisualMind]

Thank you 😊

[@nancyburke6265]

I absolutely love the vibrant colors as that's my style! I feel the more intense, the better!

[@wdashwor]

Thanks! I enjoy your videos.

[@VisualMind]

Thank you so much for the support 🥰

[@ChantelleArts]

I really need to give these pastels a try with water again because these are stunning!! 😍😍

[@mariac4602]

Wow-this was SO comprehensive. I really appreciate the amount of work you put into this and the various ways you used Neocolor 2s. I purchased 10 of them -my local art store sells them individually-and having so much fun. I feel like it has really loosened up my work and allows me to be more spontaneous and take more risks.

[@VisualMind]

I'm glad it was helpful! I see them open stock here as well and I'm sooo tempted to get some more colors 😅

[@AngelaStone-js2kr]

You’re very talented! Remember, feed what you want to grow! Enjoy! God bless you mightily!😊

[@ladydruuna]

I got mine (40 set) a few years ago and i love them. Bought a lot more colors of them over the years open stock. I am pretty happy with what i got now. Also if you need a sharp edge you can also just take the pigment right of the crayon with your damp/wet brush :D

[@Mary-du5gq]

Thank you so much. I now know how to get past the “rough and messy” stage!

[@samfromsocal]

Thank you for the demonstration and sharing your process with the Neocolor II pastels. I’ve been struggling with these and waiting for the moment when I fall in love with them. Your suggestions about the textured paper and the emphasis on their use in creating texture within an image really helps me. 👍

[@jenemar14]

This medium is SO appealing to me! If I didn't have so many unused art supplies already, I would be buying them today. I actually went to Amazon and added them to my cart, but I'm resisting. I would love to see more of this though because they look like a lot of fun. Maybe you can convince me that I can't live without them. Haha!

[@Bunnykisses1000]

They sell them open stock at the art store. (If you have one in your area)..you could just buy the primaries

[@elizabaum]

I got myself a set of these for Christmas last year, but I've barely used them (mostly because of work busy season, but still!). I'd love to see more content around them. Anything to get me re-inspired to create with them.

[@VisualMind]

Thanks for letting me know 😊

[@NelaDunato]

I prefer to use them on primed paper (with gesso, matte medium, matte acrylic paint, or watercolor ground) because they blend easier (wet or dry) and there's no paper texture. I like the organic textures and marks the crayons themselves create, but the repetitive paper grain annoys me. They're also my "secret" trick to fix failed watercolor paintings 😁

[@VisualMind]

Thanks for the tip, I might try gesso with these!

[@lisarubywinnie9215]

I have these...had them for over 5 years... I see them all the time on you tube.... ... love you're video's x

[@berolinastrassmann]

Loved this! A small set can be very versatile if you mix them. White can give you pastels, and more water allows you to layer them. I also started with a small set and made lots of mixes on my palette, creating many options for sich a small set. It was so much fun that soon I wanted more options. I am checming out your course, it sounds fun!

[@pennyh4455]

Great pictures. I really love watching your videos.

[@VisualMind]

Thank you 😊

[@marysebliot1266]

Thanks I love the colors and the way they turn, so lovely More videos like this😊

[@VisualMind]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@artsynora5682]

It's impressive how pigment they are after you put water on them , loved the drawings you made too 🙂

[@mariepiemontesi4059]

Thank you for this video (and the others). I first bought the same set as you have and I expanded my collection by buying a few pencils individually. I need more videos like this

[@VisualMind]

I'm so tempted to buy more right now 😅

[@Lunangel]

Oooh perfect timing! I got a few Neocolors and I always get so inspired by you! Thank you for the ideas! ❤❤❤ cant wait to try them this weekend! 😊

[@VisualMind]

I'm glad it inspired you 😊

[@albarodriguezcollantes5615]

Hi, lovely video, as always 😊 I bought the 10 piece pack years ago and I use them to make colourful backgrounds that I then cut to use in scrapbooking. I think I need more colors to actually color something just with them, but I wouldn't know how to choose 😱😱 So many options 😅 Thanks for the video 💐

[@VisualMind]

Thank you! Yes I just saw that I can buy them open stock and there's many colors... very tempting 😅

[@ArtsyLila]

Temu has a brand of water soluable crayons called Sunny. They are very nice, come in packs of 25 and 12 (I think). Costs can vary but I recall them being about $12-15. Great, metal tin container. Comes with a water brush and sharpener. Also, Jerry's Artarama has Caran d'Ache pencils and crayons sold in sets and singles, if you need refills, about $2.50@

[@JorjaZanetta]

I just bought mines...wauting and impacient to try them!

[@maddietighe5881]

You're awesome. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@Bunnykisses1000]

Carandache makes a pallet that you can scrape the crayon onto it then dip your brush into that. Great for mixing colours…then you can control your line width.

[@MrsBarnabas]

A much cheaper option is a plastic food chopping board from the supermarket kitchen aisle. Mine is roughly the same size and cost €2 / £1.72 / $2.15. It's currently £14.32 on Amazon UK! (It used to cost about £6), €14.67 on Amazon FR, / $12.91 Amazon US.

[@Bunnykisses1000]

@@MrsBarnabas you are correct but i dont have the space for a large chopping board on my art space…but you could find a way to chop it down to a smaller size,

[@MrsBarnabas]

@@Bunnykisses1000 Hi, Bunny. Neither do I. 🙂Miine is exactly the same size as the Caran D,'Ache palette, amd it could be cut down to a smaller size (as well as being expensive, I think the CD palette's way too big anyway! 😄).

[@GraveDesiresArt]

I got essentially the same thing (white textured plastic chopping board, maybe 6” x 9”-ish) for $1.25 @ dollar tree. I haven’t seen the official brand palette in person, but from photos they look very similarly textured. 😊

[@katharinae117]

I enjoyed your informative and delightfully creative video. I have never used these crayons, but usually use watercolors, water colored pencils and acrylics. So of course I have questions. When finishing a piece, does it need to be sealed or use any protective coating?

[@NoeticNotary-sx1ec]

Thank you so much for your new content ❤

[@Carter-33]

Definitely sharpen your pastels so that you don’t have to use them sideways. When you sharpen them, save the shavings in individual watercolor pans, add a few drops of water, mix it, and then let it dry completely. Then you’ll have a Neocolor watercolor palette. I just got the 84 set and I got some diamond painting storage containers so that I have a sealed container to contain the shavings to be used later as watercolor paint.

[@VisualMind]

Thanks for the tip! I started a palette with the shavings but I got too lazy to sharpen them with a knife 😅 I need a suitable sharpener

[@surendradeshmukh3377]

Fantastic

[@LeeAnnahsCreations]

I have a set of them from that I've had for over 20 years.

[@michellecampbell4194]

Thanks for this video! I have the small set of Neo II and a few open stock but I haven’t used them much because I have to buy everything 🤦🏻‍♀️ Have you tried using them on hot press paper?

[@VisualMind]

Unfortunately I don't own any hot press paper at the moment! I've used them on smoother paper though and they do blend a lot more into the paper / have a lot less texture

[@anyk5598]

Hey 🙂 Ich fände es super, wenn du mehr Videos mit den Neocolor 2 machen würdest. Hat mir sehr gut gefallen! Auch sehr gerne mit den 15 Farben, die habe ich nämlich auch nur. Sind nun mal auch nicht gerade günstig... Allerdings habe ich noch etwas Schwierigkeiten mit dem Mixen auf dem Papier.

[@kiruthigakuppuswamy3711]

I love your style and colourful paintings.. just wanted to let you know that the courses link in the video description is broken. its missing the "www".

[@VisualMind]

Thank you & thanks for letting me know!

[@kellyh4344]

What do you use to seal the pieces once done every time I use them they transfer to the other page

[@viktoriaschweizer8724]

👍

[@suel4269]

If a person has an excessive amount of watercolors, would these be necessary? I’m new to them.

[@VisualMind]

Necessary no 😅 you could use watercolors and then use regular crayons on top for the texture! But these are fun to play with :)

[@Larems879]

I got the Mungiyo WC pastels and they don’t blend or dissolve well…or maybe I’m just being impatient.

[@VisualMind]

I haven't tried those but did you try different types of paper? Maybe a smoother paper works better :)

[@Fallen5321]

I don't know what it is but I have never been any good at using neocolors II. Use in colouring books as backgrounds, but every time when I first add crayons to paper, lines get left behind no matter how much water I add to get rid of them; either that or streaking/blotching and not being able to create a smooth blend. Like this lady said cartoon like or like a child drawing. I just end up getting really frustrated. 😤😤

[@Scrabbledat]

You’re pressing too hard with the crayon. And then using too much water. Try again 😊

[@Scrabbledat]

Oh and quality of paper makes a big difference

[@SharonCullenArt]

“Not supposed to be use for super detailed art pieces?” That’s not true. I’ve seen beautiful realism work with these. If you want to play and color fine but you could do it much cheaper than with Caran d’ache

[@VisualMind]

When did I say that that's a hard and set rule written in stone? 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

🦋🦋🌸🌸🌷🌷🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐿🐿

[@rebeccagarcia7976]

Get a bigger set, you'll love them all!

[@kikivonmolsa]

Great! I always wanted to try them but was on the fence :)

[@VisualMind]

Hope the video helped you decide 😊