Prismacolor Colored Pencils Tips & Techniques

[@j.k.jammin]

I wish Prismacolor would add those blenders in each of their product. It really would really be helpful.

[@qiuhongyu5494]

"When you forget to clean off your tip, You've created a new color and ruined your colorless blender." This lady is a true savage

[@raiderfly]

Ennis Yu Yes, yes she is. I just got a 36 pack last night and I love them. (I already had a 24 pack, but it wasn't enough.)

[@crystalfranklin2583]

Lol, how exactly does that make her a savage? She's telling people that to save their blender marker. It does ruin it if you dont clean the nib after use. I have the 150 set of Prismacolor Premiers.

[@mikes6637]

she sounds like she's about to give you a solution to fix your blender marker if you forget to clean it, but instead she's like "you have ruined your marker" I'm like well.. lol

[@angirodriguez2450]

I though the same thing

[@richardhernandez6965]

Shout out to all the pears

[@jinx4511]

lmao

[@galaxyroobear7600]

richard hernandez I eat PEARS 🍐🍐🍐🍐

[@gnyce718]

She came to The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and gave away PrismaColors..shes soo wonderful and very helpful..she even gave me a new pack of grey tone brush markers...your good deed will never be forgotten :)

[@Blick_Art]

+Nikkijr Rain You can find these colored pencils in a variety of colors on our website at dickblick.com. For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@夜-z3k]

What is the secret ingredient!?

[@SPIDEYMODS616]

+Ragegamer 112 Lol

[@KhiRawr]

"if you forgot to clean it... you ruined it." I donno, but I loved the way she said it so nonchalantly. xD

[@joannelaviolette3574]

A very good blending technique is to get a waterless paint brush fill it with odorless thinner I like Grumbacher...it's amazing how well you can blend your colors....a little practice first til you get the feel of it and yes wipe the tip when your finished but if you forget and don't because the thinner is in the barrel (you draw it up into the brush) just wipe the brush back and forth on a piece of paper and it will clean....you can't ruin it as far as I can telll

[@brysoncheng7574]

Joanne LaViolette Baby oil works too!

[@Taaaah2010]

This lady is so freaking adorable, i wanna hug her

[@musicalsoul4542]

+Thalissa Carvalho Well that's random

[@Taaaah2010]

MusicalSoul I MEAN, LOOK AT HER!!!!!

[@musicalsoul4542]

Thalissa Carvalho Ok, alright... Maybe she is cute

[@zoey2325]

Weirdos

[@SoraShadowdancer]

Her voice is so pleasant!

[@LirylCrovyn]

SoraShadowdancer Right? I could listen to her talk about pencils all day!

[@adamccall562]

Lol I was thinking the same thing! It sounds so soothing!

[@Blick_Art]

paulstifl3r The 24 piece set is not going to be enough colors or the correct colors for a realistic portrait. Depending on the skin color of your subject, you will need at the very least the 36 count set, if not several additional open stock colors. You might wish to purchase Colored Pencil Portraits Step by Step by Ann Kullberg (available on our website at dickblick.com) first so that you know what colors you will need. A colorless blender is also helpful for blending your colors, no matter what you are drawing. Thanks!

[@Blick_Art]

@donniedarko88888 Almost every paper will work with colored pencils so it really depends on what result you are looking for. Drawing or sketch papers work great because they have just enough texture to hold onto the pigment.

[@kellysonnenberg6563]

OMG! Thank you so much for the subtitles!!!!!! it's a pain being dependent on subtitles to hear what is being said. Thank you SO SO SO much for taking the time to include captioning! This is an outstanding tutorial, I'm so excited to put these new methods to use! Kudos!

[@syedkhureshi1308]

"you've created a new color and you have ruined your colourless marker" don't be like a prey, be smooth like a snake 😂😂😂she's savage

[@Blick_Art]

@WhiteFruits Each blender works well but for different techniques, so it depends on the result you are looking for and how you work. The pencil blender is great for subtle changes, small areas and using a burnishing technique (a final layer with a firm application which flattens out the surface of the paper and leaves a smooth, almost shiny surface). The blender marker acts as a solvent and blends the colored pencil by liquifying it on the paper. It works well for larger areas.

[@Blick_Art]

The Prismacolor blenders may work with other brands, though the results may vary.

[@Blick_Art]

@CallOfDutyVIP Blick does ship to Canada. Questions regarding international shipments should be directed to blickinternational @ dickblick . com. You may also call 1-800-828-4548

[@Blick_Art]

Mariola Astilleros Although there are no watercolor pencils demonstrated in this video, what you may be thinking of is a water brush, which is just what it sounds like - a brush with a reservoir for water. We have serveral options for this type of brush in different price ranges on our website. Of course, if that’s not what you’re speaking of, please feel welcome to contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss other options. You can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail].

[@Blick_Art]

@Mrltzme91 Yes - for international shipping, please check our website: dickblick . com / customerservice / international

[@marilyndriessen]

i love prismacolor... Just use the right sharpener when you have problems of breaking points. I never have problems and i have two sets of the 132. Use a crankhandle sharpener

[@jordanharden4549]

So excited to get my set of 72 in a couple of days. Will definitely try some of these tips/techniques. Great video!

[@charlotteweb581]

Does the 72 set come with a colorless blender? Or do I have to buy it separately?

[@Blick_Art]

+Charlotte Web The colorless blender is not included in the set but you can find it here: www.dickblick.com/items/20508-1010/

[@lolziareanasiandude]

Just bought a box of prismacolors couple days ago. Smoothest pencils ever.

[@Blick_Art]

@animefreak7918 Thanks! We are glad you found the information useful! I don't recall the precise papers we used in the video as there might be a few different types. It is likely that the thicker papers are the Strathmore vellum Bristol paper. It is nice and sturdy for burnishing and has a nice surface for pencil application. You can use almost any paper you'd like with the Prismacolored pencils.

[@HannahSmash]

I have a colorless blend marker but I didn't know you can use it for color pencils. Thanks for the info.

[@MMmotiondesigns]

yes i believe you can. just try on a piece of scratch paper

[@NAILgasmTV]

Wow, these tools are awesome. Never knew they existed. Glad I watched this.

[@Blick_Art]

@X619mysterio Please contact our Customer Service department. They can assist you with this question: 1-800-723-2787 or 1-309-343-6181 ext. 5405 (International) Thank you!

[@schumanmatt]

in all the sets i have bought, they come presharpened. also if you have a hand held sharpner with two different sized openings, use the wider one, it makes it where the pencil(colored part) is less likely to break

[@ojon12389]

cant wait to try the blender pencil. in the past, those paper blenders worked alright but it wasn't that efficient. usually i had to use the white a little to mix the colors more, but that obviously made the picture whiter than i wanted.

[@MarcoWindowCleaning]

Awesome. Awesome! Would like to recommend this to my friend who's drawing is his first love.

[@Blick_Art]

@TKD11100 On it's own I don't know that the blender will you enough color to create a shadow, but you might want to try it out to see if it suits your needs. You can always use the blender in addition to another "shadow color". Hope this helps.

[@eloracsregor123]

This is life changing. She saved me so much money just now.

[@Blick_Art]

@L3z420 The Colorless Blending Pencil is considered more of a tool and something not everyone uses, so it is sold separately. Blick sells this item as number 20508-1010 on our website dickblick. com.

[@brushfuse]

What a great choice for a presenter; she is so calm and nice!

[@architectoffear1048]

wow this video was really helpful in my blending and shading techniques

[@Blick_Art]

+ain Martinez This is a difficult question to answer because everyone tends to have their favorite due to slight differences in the pencils and the colors that are offered. Faber Castell Polychromos, Caran d’Ache Pablo or Luminance, Lyra Rembrandt Polycolor, and Prismacolor Premier tend to be the most commonly mentioned, suggested options that are all artist quality pencils. For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@KitsuneXen]

i will look into that colorless blending marker! it looks a lot easier than using the pencil! thanks for the tips

[@robert101455]

@AnnihilatingAngel You can also try using a paper without "tooth," (the texture), such as plast bristol, which is a very smooth slick paper surface often favored by artists using pen and ink. On the other hand, the tooth helps pick up the pencil, so you may not find plate bristol satisfactory, for reasons of adhesion. But, it's worth trying...each artist has his or her own preferred tools and techniques.

[@cbuch257]

I have that kit of all the supplies and I tried them. They work nicely

[@Blick_Art]

@minimesnowflake We sell all the products shown in this video on the Blick website dickblick . com.

[@acreaturecalledgreed]

Practice! Practice practice practice! It drives me nuts when people say things like this. Don't put yourself down, no one is born good at art. You have to try and work hard! It's not fair to you when you think things like this, and it's not fair to all the artists who work so hard to have their ability written off as talent. Art is WORK. It's /fun/ work, but it's still work.

[@billyxxxx1738]

40 versions of the Doctor dislikes this. Doctor: Don't make me draw pears. I hate! pears!!

[@michaelbui4940]

Thank you so much for the video! You should have seen the smile on my face when she said that blending colored pencils was possible with a blender marker :D!

[@Blick_Art]

@animefreak7918 The artist in the video refers to the texture of the paper as "hills and valleys". If you can, it is a good idea to try out a few different papers to see what you like best. It is really a matter of personal preference.

[@Beyt_El]

@AnnihilatingAngel I think it all just boils down to the coloring technique, try to do your coloring as tight as possible. I usually color in a circular motion, while at the same time making those circular strokes as tight and minuscule as possible. That really works for me.....

[@kendahke]

wow, who knew.. I"m going to have to up my prismacolor game. thanks for this video. I have a set of these pencils and like them, but knowing there is a colorless blender to go with it, I"ll do more work with these.

[@TheArtsyPanda]

ive used the colorless blender pencil before but never the marker! I want to buy one now x.x

[@rockon609]

How bout a video on how to draw the pear?

[@salma_emara]

I REALLY loved this tutorial!!! I really learned a lot! but I have a question: what kind of paper are you using? thank you :)

[@Blick_Art]

@luomas2 Since our web prices fluctuate to be most competitive, please go to our site to see the current price. Type in our item number 20508-1010 on our website dickblick. com.

[@victoriafaith5822]

A blending stub dipped in paint thinner works beautifully to blend.

[@Blick_Art]

@kenziespierrot These are the regular colored pencils - not the watercolor.

[@Blick_Art]

@animefreak7918 You can certainly draw on printer paper but keep in mind it is very thin and smooth so it will not give you the "hills and valleys" the artist talks about and shows in the video. It will also be more delicate and crinkle more easily than heavier sketch or drawing art papers you'd find in a pad.

[@kkmaye]

AHAH! so thats the difference between my work and that of a friend of mine's, hers always seemed to be so much more vibrant than mine and i could never figure out what I was doing wrong. I never knew they had colorless blenders available. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@Thebes17]

Cool!! Now I need a colorless blender. I have prismacolor watercolor pencils and they amazing.

[@rosettamcbride]

this is really cool i just got a set of 12prismacolor scholar colored pencils & they great!

[@Irukauma]

Almost bought some of these pencils the other day. Didn't have as much money as I had planned to have at the time. Waiting for another day.

[@SC4211]

I'm personally a fan of the Prismacolor Scholar colored pencils, myself. They aren't as high quality as the kind featured in this video, but they still are very good and offer great blending capabilities, as well as being much more affordable. Perhaps if I ever manage to have more income, I could afford Premier, but for now Scholar is a great affordable kind while being higher quality that many other brands.

[@EnoughInsects]

Me too :)

[@raiderfly]

Fairy Seraphim I suppose that I am a very spoiled 13 year old then. My sister purchased me a 24 premier pack when I turned 12, and just recently my mother purchased me a 36 pack because my sister's 132 pack's skin tones were beginning to become short as she had misused them before she learned of their capabilities.

[@salma_emara]

@BlickVideos ok so you think Canson or Strathmore Drawing pads would be more suitable? and if I use this brand would I also be able to use Odorless Mineral Spirits/ Odorless Paint Thinner (if you know about it) when I'm coloring?

[@L3z420]

I just brought these pencils and i love them. i was wondering. why didnt the colorless blending pencil come in the pack ?

[@amibidhrohi2006]

Aside from having the best deal on pencils, Blick's got the best deal I can find on paper as well.

[@X619mysterio]

Do you have to make an account?

[@Blick_Art]

@X619mysterio Hi - unfortunately I don't have this information you are looking for. You can contact Blick information via email at: info @ dickblick . com if you would prefer not to call. I hope this helps.

[@TMcocoa]

it seems like the colorless blender marker is better on color pencil then on actual marker.that seems backwards to me.but i do like how it looks.so thanks for the tip!

[@salma_emara]

@BlickVideos ok, but i actually didn't quite understand the "hills and valleys"

[@LouiseChib]

For the colourless blender marker, what if you used a slightly darker colour like black? is it still possible to remove it completely without staining the whole marker tip?

[@Blick_Art]

Louise Chib Hi there! It may be tougher to fully remove a dark color, like black. You should be able to lighten it enough that another color with mask it or that it won’t be as noticeable. As for the colorless blender, you should be able to rub out the color so that it goes back to only putting down clear blending solution, but the tip itself may permanently stain. If you would like additional assistance, please feel welcome to contact our Product Information team at 1-800-933-2542

[@jayfeatherforlyfe7498]

Thanks, I just bought a few of these and this helped alot! :)

[@Me4EverNatalie]

I bought some a few days ago, so thanks for the video, it's really helpful

[@jekxel9000]

I just orderd some, let's see how this goes.

[@80scooby]

I bought the blending pencils !!!! There great for it no smudge and it's even a good shader with ebony or char pencils

[@ashantabrown8158]

hi I only have a problem with the name on the pencil, I can't see what the color is, it is hard to read. I need to relate 2 my colors 😃

[@angelogcs77]

i Found the magic rub easer very useful for blending, like seriously. but im definitely going to get the colorless pencil blender :D

[@X619mysterio]

@BlickVideos I just want to ask a question since it doesn't say on the shipping page. How many days will it take to ship to Canada? and you guys will call us for info about the item that we ordered?

[@tonymontano6898]

Very Helpful Colored Pencil Tips!

[@angelikwan2707]

I'm so excited to go to your store in Vegas today!! but I have to wait till 4 pm =( hope times goes fast. Lol

[@klapzzo9024]

It's so good to know that am not the only one that wants to be an artist

[@christymossaad3492]

Is it possible to use the white prismacolor colored pencil to blend in the colors? I don't have a colorless blender marker or colored pencil.

[@Blick_Art]

C Mossaad Absolutely you can use white to blend colors. You may also want to try blending with a lighter color or transparent color, like yellow, or a color that you used towards the bottom of your layers. For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@CloudyOrchards]

I just upgraded from the scholar 24 set to the Premiere 72 set, and I'm not gonna lie ts a bit overwhelming at first!

[@raiderfly]

Grassstran d I have a premier 24 set, (keep in mind, I'm 13.) and my mother purchased me a 36 premier pack last night because my sister needed new skin tones. (The lucky devil got the largest set as a birthday present.)

[@leahdaley1609]

Hello BlickVideos, i would like to know if your tin set of 48 prismacolor coloured pencils includes the pencil blender and the blender marker or do you buy these two items seperately? Please reply ASAP!

[@HelloAnnds]

I love PrismaColor I'm very new to drawing and coloring using colored pencils. I would love to buy other tools or materials to use but the availability of prismacolor here in the Philippines is very limited :(

[@salma_emara]

@BlickVideos ok so you think Canson or Strathmore Drawing pads would be more suitable?

[@jeffnval1]

I am not a real artist but I am a paper crafter who love to stamp and color in images...I invested in the 132 ct. set several years ago and LOVE THEM...I also have 3 young daughters who share their Mother's love of crafting and want to "play" when mommy plays...My oldest daughter is only 12 and has learned a ton along with me...(she was the art student of the year in her school) I still do not trust her with my prismas so I Invested in the72 DB brand for her... I love them equally. GR8 value

[@UnknwonRecords]

I have 100+ Prisma colors and the Burnisher....that is an amazing pencil!!!!

[@evali8578]

thank you so much

[@Shahad2003sh]

i need this colors

[@minimesnowflake]

Question- Where do you sell that suitcase of color pencils? Generally, only the tin sets are found in such arts and craft sets.

[@pencilartsocietyinc2581]

Nice series of videos. Thank you for posting. Subscribed.

[@DayDawns]

Aww she's so adorable.

[@yesiliketphehehe3662]

Tomorrow I think Imma get some prismacolurs from hobby lobby so this is really helpful

[@loveyourcreations]

Where could you buy these pencils and blending tools? How much are they?

[@KelsineKaOneil]

Hi! How can I buy this white marker? What's brand or name of that marker?

[@TheBroodingTom]

Hello, I made a custom pencil holder for these AMAZING pencils!! It includes the item numbers, color name, and color sample.. I sure hope it helps keep your pencil safe and organized!!

[@Maya-ew3dw]

whats the name of that product that "brushes" watercolour pencils? i mean that white thing that its like water, and how much is it?

[@charloot9799]

could you use the felt marker in water colour pencil or normal colour pencils?

[@charloot9799]

sorry not the felt marker the colourless blending pencil

[@Blick_Art]

SprinklezOnTop12 Yes, you can use either blending tool (colorless blending pencil or colorless marker) on traditional colored pencils or watercolor pencils. Just remember that the watercolor pencils have the ability to be blended more and spread further if you use water instead. Consider getting a water brush, like the one by Niji available on our website at dickblick.com. For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@Nourineify]

what is the best paper to use for these Prismacolor colored pencils?

[@Blick_Art]

Hello! Some great papers for colored pencil are Stonehenge, Strathmore Bristol Board, Canson Edition, and Canson Mi-Teintes. Thanks for your question!

[@pitatenten]

If you dab a little bit of baby oil on colored pencil it blends beautifully! I stress the word little! If you use too much it just makes your stuff see-through.

[@ravwiczsawiewam8745]

I have a question of differences between various sets of crayons (except numerous and colors). With any kind of colored pencils I can get the effect as in the video? Are all are waterproof and can smear them with a blen marker ? I mean especially the difference between Prismacolor Colored METAL, Prismacolor Premier Verithin, Prismacolor Scholar. I will be very grateful for your reply! Ania

[@Blick_Art]

Rafał Gołkiewicz You can use the colorless blender markers on other types and brands of colored pencil too. The Prismacolor Premier are a softer, larger core compared to the Verithin, which are slimmer and harder, but both art artists’ grade pencils. The Scholar are Prismacolor’s student grade, so you’ll find them to not be as pigment-rich as the artists’ grade pencils.If you would like additional assistance, please feel welcome to contact our Product Information team at 1-800-933-2542.

[@MagicalBevanna]

I'm just about to nod off listening, when she drops a wonderful pun! Forget to clean your colourless blender, you've created a new colour!! Lol..

[@precious13channel213]

Is it a specific paper you are suppose to use when using prismacolor pencils and the colorless blender marker?

[@Blick_Art]

Precious Jones You can use any paper you would ordinarily use with colored pencils. Old favorite Stonehenge, the new Strathmore Colored Pencil Paper, Bristol - you name it! For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@wweostrich6666]

+Blick art material what's the best paper for layering colors though? Could I use the strathmore 400 series?

[@Blick_Art]

KrazyKaii A paper with tooth (or texture) is preferred for building up a lot of paper. Strathmore’s new Colored Pencil paper offers a great tooth for building up layers. You might also consider Stonehenge, Rives BFK, or Canson Edition Papers. For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@PixieyDust]

Do the pencils come sharpened? I did not see anything about this on the website other than one review saying they did not, but no one else had stated that fact, I could not find anything in the info about the pencils.

[@AnnihilatingAngel]

Interesting. In my endless quest to get 100% coverage of the white specks of paper with colored pencil, I've tried: 1. the colorless blender pencil (no good); 2. burnishing with the white pencil (a little better); 3. laying down a base layer of white pencil, then also burnishing with it (a little better still); 4. blending with mineral spirits & tortilions (about as good as no.3) - but NONE of these have produced the TOTAL coverage I want. Will the colorless marker finally do it?