Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils Tips & Techniques

[@milktea4270]

I got a 36-set of these pencils for Christmas, and they're amazing! Much easier to control than normal watercolor paints (But I still love those, too), and the colors are some of the most vibrant I've seen, especially the blues! I've been very happy with them so far. :)

[@strawbrrydrops]

Just got these and i'm fascinated with the way the pigment liquifies! It's honestly amazing!

[@Blick_Art]

@blackberrybunny We're glad this video was so helpful! Thanks for watching and for your kind comments.

[@KittiesnCrochets]

I accidently bought a 36 pack of watercolour pencils, obviously never used these at all, and i was about to return them. I decided at last minute to watch this video and now, I decided to keep them!

[@Blick_Art]

+Jayden Daryls Glad to hear it!

[@nat7611]

how do you accidentally order a 36 pack though

[@blackberrybunny]

Very nice video. I actually learned a few things here! I just got my first set of 12 watercolor pencils an I had no idea that they were so versatile. I didn't know you could wet the brush and pull color off the pencil tip for when you are on the go, that is neat! Thank you so much, your video really helped me a lot.

[@Blick_Art]

To find out current prices on Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils and other great art materials visit our website dickblick.com.

[@oh.snap.its.leslie.3619]

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[@Ketutar]

I think this is the best infomercial I've ever seen! I never knew my watercolor pencils are that versatile! Thank you! :-)

[@Blick_Art]

@Nijichan3 Yes - the watercolor are available in 36 colors. You can buy them in sets or individually. The regular Prismacolor pencils come in many more colors.

[@Pixie_Barrow2024]

I have Faber Castell Albrecht Dürer and Albrecht Dürer Magnus, Caran d'Ache Museum Aquarelles, Derwent watercolor, Derwent Inktense (not really watercolor but throwing them in here anyway), and Prismacolors. While I absolutely adore the Museum Aquarelle, I still think that as far as value for money and overall flexibility, the Prismacolor watercolor pencils can't be beat. I started using them many years ago when I was looking for a less cumbersome way to travel, and now I'm in love with watercolor pencils as a medium.

[@Blick_Art]

@maecbea I'm not sure if I understand your question...for blending watercolor pencils all you need to do is use water.

[@ByakuraiTora]

Just bought these(36 piece), along with the 132 piece soft lead set, and the 36 piece verithin set. Amazing pictures by the way!

[@Blick_Art]

@LoricaLady It is fine to leave your pencils out in the open, this will not affect their texture or working properties.

[@Blick_Art]

@LoricaLady The colorless marker does not have its own web page, but when you type in Prismacolor Colorless marker, the first result is Prismacolor Premier Double-Ended Marker. Click on that - the page includes the colorless marker within the list of individual colored markers. I hope this helps. If you have difficulty or have questions about the product, please call or email our Product Information experts at 1-800-933-2546 or info @ dickblick . com.

[@heyfitz5005]

i love her.

[@sentharia]

Thanks for all the ideas on using watercolour pencils! I got some as a gift. They aren't Prismacolor, but if I don't like mine after trying out various methods I may buy these next time around or wait for one brand to be on sale... and the blending marker is a brilliant idea!

[@annaduenass]

Great video, the last color bending technique helped me finish my art perfectly. Thanks!

[@Blick_Art]

@blueguitar77 The Artstix are like colored pencils without the wood - they are not chalky like pastels.

[@Blick_Art]

Yes- we do ship to Europe. Please check our website for shipping information.

[@Blick_Art]

@luigi90900 These pencils are created to be soluble in water, so if you have interest in using them with mineral spirits it is best to experiment first to determine if it produces the desired result. Thanks!

[@Blick_Art]

@lolmurky We used a watercolor paper.

[@carolynm5006]

What kind of double end blender are you using? Thank you

[@Blick_Art]

That's a Prismacolor Premier Dual-Ended Colorless Blender!

[@Blick_Art]

@coolio666667777 Yes, they act just like traditional colored pencils if you don't add water.

[@kathyt3983]

Thank you for this video. I am now into adult coloring books and want to use watercolor pencils. This helps me alot.

[@Blick_Art]

While we do not have a retail store in Portugal, you can shop from us online.

[@Blick_Art]

@StephenaGoodwin9 If you find a price online lower than Blick's, we will match that price.

[@_JS__]

Just ordered these! I love the prismacolor soft core colored pencils as well!

[@banetechh490]

I just ordered 72 set :D

[@roarodon]

Can you ship to South Korea?

[@maecbea]

can prisma colorless blender can be use to any water color pencils?

[@TziporaRaphaella]

@JBustamanteART I have both the Prismacolors and Derwent watercolor pencils and I prefer the Prismacolor. However, Derwent makes regular watercolor pencils and Inktense and if you want really bright colors that look almost like ink, Inktense is your best bet. Otherwise I tend to find the pigment is brighter and nicer in the Prisamcolor versus regular Derwent watercolor pencils. Worth a try, I'd say if you like watercolor pencils. The Prismacolors look much nicer too, I think.

[@blackjaguar4918]

what kind of paper should i use for water colors ?? and about that travelling book .. which paper was that ??

[@Blick_Art]

Black jaguar4 Good quality watercolor paper will give you the best results. Because not as much water is usually used, 90 lb paper would be sufficient, but heavier weight paper can be used. The surface texture (Cold, Hot, or Rough Press) is up to personal preference. The traveling book, shown in the video, is the Moleskine Watercolor Notebook (@products/moleskine-watercolor-notebooks/) but there are many other sketchbooks with watercolor or mixed media paper that would also work well.

[@blueguitar77]

are art stix different from pastels?? are they like normal color pencil ((without the wood of the normal pencil)?? could u please let me know if they are like pastels?? thanx in advance

[@doraemonandchibi]

@BlickVideos he means that can he use prisma color colorless blender with water color pencils products.

[@lusibeth]

@DiamondApple100 not usually the quality might drop just like some people who do the same, I haven't heard of people using certain scans that would not drop the quality of art

[@misspineapplemilk]

Since these are prismacolor watercolor pencils, I was wondering if you could tell me; are the pencils soft core as well?

[@lolmurky]

what kind of paper did you use here?

[@sentharia]

And I have to say I'd think for the artist who doesn't/can't travel with much bring a few strategic colours and the blending marker is probably a better idea, unless you are thinking of using them in a hotel or something as opposed to in the park or on the train. I like going to independent cafes and parks to colour or write poetry sometimes. With a convenient carry case and/or knapsack, I might expand my repetoire to watercolour pencils as I imagine the chemical smell would be minimal....

[@Blick_Art]

Unfortunately there is no way to measure how long your colorless marker might last as it is dependant on too many factors. Keep the cap on the marker when you aren't using it and be sure that it snaps on completely - this will help your marker last as long as possible. As for paper with your pencils, there is no "right" paper to use - these pencils will work on pretty much any paper. Different papers will give you different effects, so try them on a variety of surfaces.

[@IlanaPolakiewicz]

Thank you for this video. Very informative.

[@WalkingTheLonelyPath]

They are so incredibly smooth. I love them like no others. I agree with the price though :(

[@heidigfx]

could you point me to a video of how these pencil water colors look on colored paper?

[@tuclvr4u3]

just got the 12 pack today! loveee them!!

[@OskarasNauseda]

will you ship to Lithuania

[@Luigi90900]

Could you use mineral Spirits?

[@kathyt3983]

What is the difference between soft color, blendable and watecolor pencils? Are they the same?

[@Blick_Art]

+Kathy T In the case of the Prismacolor Watercolor Pencils, all three terms describe these pencils. Their regular colored pencils are also soft and blendable but not watersoluble. If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@leonidasinaspeedo]

I love her voice.

[@pakkusgrandson8236]

What kind of paper do you use?

[@LJP12330]

AMAZing tips

[@DaRaPinkU]

Thanks for the tip

[@MissCharlotteNielsen]

very useful tecniques :-)

[@wbstevee]

cant wait to get my 24 set

[@finchgould6538]

What do you think about watercolor brush pens?

[@Blick_Art]

+Finch Gould The watercolor brush pens are an excellent option for plein air painting or when you don’t have access to a water supply. That being said, it is easy to accidently release too much water and flood your drawing. It really comes down to what you feel most comfortable using. If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@lawrent6257]

can I order them in Europe? or will there be a problem?

[@Blick_Art]

+You Make Me Fafa If you cannot find a distributor in your area, we are able to ship any of the Prismacolor products to Europe. You can find out more about international shipping here: www.dickblick.com/customerservice/international/

[@OskarasNauseda]

can you ship to europe

[@scheherazadesismyname623]

what is the name of the marker?

[@Blick_Art]

+Vineeyy Soo Jung The marker used in the video is the Prismacolor Double Ended Colorless Blender Marker. You can find it here: www.dickblick.com/items/21342-0000/

[@iheartart101]

I want those so bad!!! I'm saving my money!

[@xlx077]

@maecbea she shows it on 1:49-2:10

[@oliviacupcake2146]

I am going to do the swatch method

[@skittyskittles7409]

How similar are these to normal prismacolor pencils when you are just using them with no water?

[@Blick_Art]

+Skitty Skittles They are very similar, but some people feel they are slightly harder than the Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils. They are not as hard as the Verithin Pencils though. The Watercolor Pencils though are still close enough to the same consistency that they work well with the non-watercolor pencils. If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@sparkofmyspiritualwisdom1323]

this was helpful

[@sanayacandraw]

thanks a lot :D this helped me so much :D

[@lilywright6606]

How much are they? x

[@daisyloren9468]

I got my pack of 24 for about 15!

[@lilywright6606]

Thanks! I just got a pack of 48 for 30 x

[@asooor1998]

Lily Wright can I use the water with 48 pack too?

[@Blick_Art]

asooor1998 Water can only be used with the watercolor pencils - not the Premier colored pencils, which are water-resistant. At this time, Prismacolor only offers 36 colors in the watercolor pencils. For any additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@nokiot9]

Are these things all lightfast? Or just some? I hate when only SOME of them are lightfast. Or not at all. I think when you spend the extra money for an "artist" set of anything it should be something that will stand the test of time.

[@Blick_Art]

+Tommy Ohlrich Many of the colors are lightfast, but unfortunately, not all are as good as others. Please contact us directly for a listing of the lightfastness ratings. Unfortunately, this is common because by nature some pigments are more lightfast than others. You can help with the longevity of your drawings by either framing them under UV resistant glass or by applying a fixative/varnish with UV inhibitors, such as Krylon Gallery Series UV Archival Varnish (www.dickblick.com/products/krylon-gallery-series-uv-archival-varnish/). If you have additional questions, you can reach Blick Product Information at 1-800-933-2542 or [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@nokiot9]

Uv varnish huh. Prob cheaper than framing with UV resistant glass. I'll give it a shot

[@coolio666667777]

could you just use the pencils without the water?

[@thereplygirlsreviews]

ME WANT

[@solomiyatormozov9728]

if you don't have any water....

[@Pixie_Barrow2024]

It's unfortunate that you guys keep moving the date that you're going to have them in stock, though. Took the money out of my account fast enough. I wound up waiting for 7 weeks then just ordering from Amazon and getting them the next day. I'm about to try to get my money back from you.

[@Blick_Art]

We're sorry, and we understand your choice to purchase from another source. We coordinate regularly to update customers on the status of backordered portions of a purchase, but it's not our choice to "move the date". Our anticipated in-stock date is always based on the latest information from the vendors, and we have no control over instances when they delay delivery. Please contact Customer Service for help resolving issues with your purchase: [phone]

[@xxlovesineadxx]

@NamiNomiCupcakeStar me too :D fret the same sale price XD

[@kyliekitten1168]

U look like my teachers mum

[@mushthegreat]

your company needs to make / get an intermediate product that's actual affordable

[@AbductionFromAbove]

1:35- did she just say if you don't have any water? 0.o

[@Tashitoohot]

Frick! at Michaels I thought they were knock offs so I didn't buy them

[@crazy4converses]

"if your a artist who dosent travel with musch you can dip the brush to your pencil" you still need water...

[@hollypeppermintkitty]

hahaha i was thinking the same thing

[@jellyfishpancakes5]

Lol we're all poor here.. Hahaha I only have a 12 color set and who knows how much it cost because my brother passed it on to me!

[@DragdarShorts]

No offense but lol 'if you dont have water' lol XD

[@ElegantSkies]

lol.

[@emoprincez01]

in my opinion, this is pretty useless if you're not an excellent drawer...

[@AquaLady153]

That's cool. I never used it with the blender! Thank you!

[@SourStrawberrys]

I wonder if once you stick the pencil in the water, will the pencil not color the same like it did before everytime you use it after that.