Making Your Budget-Friendly Colored Pencils Blend Like MAGIC! | ADULT COLORING FOR BEGINNERS

[@angelaporch2984]

Thanks for this. I really appreciate it. I’m really enjoying your channel

[@goober1224]

castle Art are oil based. oil based Is harder to blend but offers alot more detail and they don't break as easy also stay sharpened alot better they resemble polychromos more then prismas if your looking for a really good affordable prisma alternative I'd recommend staedler they are really good and can be found in Walmart or Amazon

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

The original set of Castle arts are definitely a wax-based pencil. The newer set of castle arts that were released not too long ago, the gold version, our oil based.

[@goober1224]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils OK thanks for clearing that up I thought the were oil they do feel more like an oil base

[@gladyschewyful]

I love my castle arts! Love your videos! Do you have a coloring water video?

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I think that is probably one video I don't have on my channel.

[@gladyschewyful]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils could you maybe do one? Thanks

[@sansanbabies9656]

Thanks so much for sharing this 😊 ❤

[@LittleArtisticNook]

Lovely! Can you do a video on how you did her eyes? They look so real!

[@elisabethgri8808]

Loved the video. This weekend I'll put the teachings in practice. Thank you

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@colleendeloach6484]

Thank you for this. I really like my Castle Art pencils. And yes, the paper makes a difference!! I am not good at choosing colors to blend. So if you have a video or chart of CA colors that blend well, I’d love to know about it.

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

Her hair like that really pops!! 🤗 Her eyes look so shiny, and I love the glitter eye shadow!! 💚

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you so much!!

[@Kreative_Rainbow]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils You are very welcome! 🤗

[@berryfairy68]

So pretty 🥰 Love all the colors.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you! 🤗

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Thank you so much for the info! I learned a lot. 🎨💖

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

You are so welcome!

[@jenniferscantland3439]

Could you do a tutorial on that skin color? I watched the one you did with the crayola and loved it, I would just like to see different skin tones with prismacolors please

[@SabrinaLink8888]

Should I get these or the polychomos for coloring books?

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

If you can afford Polychromos then I would treat yourself to those. If you’re just starting out and looking for a budget set I would recommend these now amzn.to/3YN3bhi

[@katecurrie7499]

Interesting to see how these pencils work, and you've worked magic. I always thought Neenah paper was for alcohol markers, and I used it by mistake one time and found the pencils didn't work well, now I know what might have been the problem. Thank you Pamela 💖

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

I have another paper I use for markers. When you’re using markers you want to use a smooth thicker paper. The Neenah paper is toothier and therefore it grabs onto the wax of the pencils and works much better with colored pencils.

[@deepowers3117]

Pamela, Thank you so much for telling us about using the Prismacolor white pencil to add blendability to our budget pencils. Because this is an older video, what paper would you recommend to use for our colored pencils now? If I would like to lay down alcohol markers for a base coat and color over it with colored pencils, what paper would you recommend that would be smooth enough for the markers and yet have just enough tooth for laying over the marker with colored pencils? You demonstrated this technique not too long ago in Colorit's "Colors of the Jungle" book on the page with the elephants. Colorit sends me a free coloring page from one of their coloring books to download every Friday, and I would like to know the best paper to copy them onto for just colored pencil, just alcohol marker, and for laying a base coat of marker with the addition of colored pencils to add dimension and detail. Can you help me with that? The picture you are doing here is coming out so beautifully! I love the brightness of her eyes! Do you have a tutorial on the method you had to use to get the flowers on her hat so well done? I believe you mentioned having to so something extra to get them to come out so well. Thank you so much for always generously sharing helpful hints with us!

[@kstewart3901]

Could you do a tutorial on how you got that beautiful flower on her hat? Try as I might, I can never replicate that look. I don't have Castle Arts pencils, but I do have Prismas and Arteza 120. I'd appreciate any help you can offer. Oh, I should mention I'm doing a limited color challenge, and can only use scarlet lake, yellowed orange, and sunburst yellow, in addition to all the greys, black, and white. Thanks again for your great tuts. ❤️

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

We have a Color a Along coming up where I will be doing a tutorial on the same type of flower. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching.

[@deepowers3117]

Dear Pamela, Do you or any of my fellow subscribers to your KZbin videos know if the 250 and the 251 black printer ink for the PIMA MX922 all-in-one printer would be ok for printing coloring pages on the Springhill paper you mentioned? Would they work for pencils, alcohol markers and water-based markers? I think you have mentioned another paper for pencils and one for markers, but the names escape me at the moment. Would water-based and alcohol markers be okay with my printer ink, too, and if so, should I use a different paper for them?

[@jennamercury7625]

I just got the 120 set for Christmas and I'm not doing well with them at all. Thamks for this

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Hi Jenna! Do you not enjoy them or are you still just practicing with them? Are you a beginner with colored pencils or are you just used to something else such as a Prismacolor?

[@chiluu1774]

Sorry if this sounds stupid, but does the wax layer from prismsa help you to be able to put on more layer? Or does it just help to blend. One thing i've notice with budget pencils is that you can not put on two many layers. I'm not observant, i i haven't had any experience with artist grade pencils, so i can't really tell.

[@lizrenwick1180]

Thanks😊

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Welcome 😊

[@deepowers3117]

Your link for your favorite paper for Prisma colors took me to this paper on Amazon: Accent Opaque White Printer Paper, 8.5” x 11” 40lb Bond/100lb Text Copy Paper. I don't know this brand at all. Is the right one? I am not familiar with it from your channel. The link to the Opaque paper says the paper is very smooth, so would it be better for markers than for pencils? Wausau Exact Vellum Bristol Cardstock, 250 Sheets, White, 94 Brightness, 67 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

This is a very old video. I did used to use that paper very long ago. This one has been my favorite for the past couple years and is very well suited for colored pencils: amzn.to/3vXG5aj If you're looking for marker paper, let me know and I'll link you the one that I use.

[@deepowers3117]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils Dear Pamela. Thank you for updating me and giving me the link to Springhill paper. At present white is only available as Springhill White 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper, 67lb Vellum Bristol, 147gsm, 250 Sheets (1 Ream) - Premium Lightweight Cardstock, Vellum Printer Paper with Textured Finish - 016000R. I was hoping that it would be available in smaller amounts at a lower price. Guess I'll have to wait for it to come down. I had thought that it was heavier card stock, so I want to make sure I didn't mess up and connected to the right paper. You and Lindsey are the only reviewers that I use regularly for recommending the right paper for my pencils and markers and for product reviews. I think your teaching tutorials are fabulous, and I have so many tabs open for them that I can't even locate which pages of tabs they are all on. Thank you so much for always being there for us as someone whose honesty we can always trust , Pamela.

[@not_going_to_treehab]

Her eyes look amazing

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you so much 😊

[@annsowers4591]

I like to use my Castle Art and Crayola's on my less expensive books but still want the pages to look nice. I usually use my Prisma blender but will definitely be using my white. I would love to see how you did her beautiful skin. Thank You so much for a valuable tutorial!

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

You're very welcome. I am always looking for ways to make the budget pencils work just like artist-grade pencils. I felt like this was an awesome idea and had to share. Her skin has a base of Caliart markers with Castle Art pencils over it. I will be doing a Color Along here on my KZbin channel and my Facebook group that will include a tutorial on coloring skin. If you're not already in my Facebook group and would like to join us, you will find the link in the description of this video. Have a great day and thanks for watching.

[@annsowers4591]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils I lost my oldest Son and FB is to painful for me. I color to help with my grief. It is the only thing that keeps me sane. Maybe one day I will be able to go back, but for now I truly appreciate the You Tube videos.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

@@annsowers4591 I am so so sorry for your loss. I completely understand though. Let me know if you'd like to participate in the color along and I'll find a way to get you the PDF of the coloring page.

[@deepowers3117]

Because you said that these pencils do not perform as well on Amazon paper, does that mean that Amazon produces and publishes their own coloring books, and that is where they use Amazon paper, or does it mean that if I purchase Johanna's "World of Flowers" book from Amazon, instead of somewhere else, would it have been printed on Amazon paper instead of the paper used in her original publication? I am a real beginner, so I just want to be sure I am buying what I think I am when doing so.

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

The books on the Amazon paper are the ones like Jade Summer, Deborah Muller, Hannah Lynn that you order right from Amazon. You can order those books and print on your own paper. There is a link in the description of all my videos for my favorite Springhill paper that is wonderful for PDF printing. I love these pencils on that paper. Johanna Basford's World of Flowers or any of her books have wonderful paper.

[@deepowers3117]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils Thank you for letting me know.

[@pollyng6553]

I have followed the link and bought this book from Amazon. But can't find the page in the book. I have counted there are 36 coloring pages all together. Please let me know if I miss out sth?😰🙏🙏

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

It’s in the book Fall Fairies. Is that the one you bought?

[@pollyng6553]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils oh, I've got the Adorned FairyHair II. 😅😅

[@elisabethgri8808]

I can't find the link to the image. I just print once, but the paper I choose os not proper.where can I find the image please?

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

This is not a free image. This is from Deborah Mullers Fall Fairies book. The link in the description box.

[@elisabethgri8808]

@@PamelasPassionforPencils I made a little confusion. I had printed the other image, that you'll color along. Sorry

[@Sailorxdaeja]

I lost my white 😭😭 lol I'm getting a new set

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

You can never ever be without whites!! Must always keep a big box of 12 in your stash!! 😀

[@artifexmom3824]

That’s pretty cute coloring. I like it!☺️❤️Hi! I’m #2.54k+☺️ Stay safe and God bless.🙏🏻

[@PamelasPassionforPencils]

Thank you

[@artifexmom3824]

Pamela's Passion for Pencils You’re welcome.☺️❤️

[@Mickey-jn8hz]

I have the Castle Art and not impressed. In the budget range of coloring pencils, I prefer the oil based ones, such as the Marco Raffines and better yet if you can afford them the Marco Renoirs. And blending liquid does not seem to do anything great either. The white pencil does not do what it should either, now the Prisma one does blend them though.....with a lot of extra work though.....not that interesting......way too much work.

[@marcwheeler4406]

Very informative techniques...mikelle art mom🎨👩‍🎨✍