Stabilo Woody Pencils | Tips and tricks

[@Hanna.k_draws]

Great video Katie. I’ve got both Woodies and Neocolors. I prefer neocolors. I also think it’s a false economy with woodies because the colour is only about half way down the pencil barrel 😮 If you start sharpening them from the other end, you’ll be shocked!

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much, Hanna! Oh wow, what a shame! I suppose you wouldn't have much of the pencil to hold if it went all the way down but that's disappointing considering the price of them!

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

@@KatieMoodytrue, but since these are water soluble, you could dig the remaining lead out and use it like watercolor/gouache once it got too short to hold. I like the idea of having the wood to hold them, and being able to sharpen them, but it’s disappointing they have so little lead.

[@wildfever]

I don't own Neocolors, but they have been on my wishlist for a long time. Used Woodys for years now and watching this video helps me understand the difference between the two. Thank you for showcasing these products together.

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, Veronica! I'm so glad you found it useful. The Neocolors are such a staple in my art practise, I love them! 😊

[@nypc_junkiemessnan2190]

Thank you for your suggestions. 👍🏻

[@KatieMoody]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching 😄

[@ViviGonzalezArt]

Super useful! Thank you Katie ☺️🌸

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you Viviana 🥰

[@annam.myburgh9515]

Love these kind of videos. Super useful. Thank you!

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you, Anna! So glad you liked it 💜

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@KatieMoody]

My pleasure, thanks for watching! 😊

[@bethmegansmith4642]

another brilliant video thank you Kate added to my wishlist. xxxxx

[@KatieMoody]

Thanks so much! My wishlist is neverending too 😅💖

[@kathymckinstry1649]

I enjoyed this greatly Katie, it was very helpful and I always enjoy watching you work!!❤

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much Kathy 🥰

[@theKluck]

This is a good review. Thanks!

[@KatieMoody]

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@gabriellaritaart]

These are my favorite crayons, I use them very often in my art ❤

[@KatieMoody]

They really help me loosen up! I've just had a look on your channel too, your art is gorgeous, Gabriella! 😍

[@cbuck568]

So helpful! Thank you for testing the woodys and neocolors side by side. I learned so much from your video. I have been trying to decide if I should buy some neocolors or woodys. Based on your demonstration, I think the neocolors will work better for me.

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much, I'm so glad it was helpful! The Neocolor IIs have such a big colour range which is a big plus in my books 😊

[@KriRama]

TFS! I just got these & was so excited to play…. but I’ve been struggling a bit. This is very helpful 😁❤️

[@KatieMoody]

This makes me happy! So glad that this has helped and I hope you have fun playing and experimenting! 🥰

[@rebecarod1475]

Great info. Thanks.

[@KatieMoody]

Glad it was helpful - thank you for watching!

[@hippocampe1]

The video I needed, thank you again!

[@KatieMoody]

You're so welcome! Really glad it was helpful 😊

[@hippocampe1]

Have a sweet and creative week-end@@KatieMoody

[@riverAmazonNZ]

I use and love neocolor 1s for the finishing touches and linework. They work really well for this (more opaque than neocolor2). Where I live Woodys are crazy expensive. Neocolor 1s are actually cheaper.

[@KatieMoody]

Isn't it wild how prices can vary so much from country to country 😫 Interesting that the Neocolor 1s are more opaque than Neocolor IIs too!

[@melanie990]

I like to dip/soak the woodys in water before using them. Another artist on KZbin, Ulrike Hirsch, is amazing with these. She uses them in a few different and fun ways. Very inspirational!

[@KatieMoody]

Oooh what a great tip, thank you for sharing that rec! I use my Derwent Inktense pencils in that way but not Woodys!

[@Chris-wn6sc]

I use the Woody pastels as an addition on the Neocolor 2 30 set which makes the colour range of the two sets quite a bit larger and more complete. A good thing since Neocolor isn't cheap 😆

[@KatieMoody]

I think that's a great idea to use them alongside the Neocolors! Much more reasonably priced to top up a collection that way 😃

[@meldixon1918]

I wouldn’t have thought to use these over pan pastels! Biggest difference these are to Neocolor II’s is they are a shiny finish. I like using my woody as a starting sketch tool under oil pastels!

[@KatieMoody]

Yes that's a great point! I haven't ever tried them as a starting sketch, what a good idea!

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

The bright colors is the biggest reason I haven’t pulled the trigger and bought these. I prefer pastels and muted colors, and I can get those in Neocolor II and some other brands.

[@KatieMoody]

Totally agree! A lot of art supplies always start with bright colours but it's the muted shades I want! I'm really glad that the neocolors has such a wide range, I don't think the Woodys will be bringing them out but you never know!

[@Jalleur14325]

Really interesting. I am just stating with illustration and want something that will block in areas of colour. Do these smudge at all? Also wondered if they are lightfast?

[@KatieMoody]

Thanks for watching! They don't smudge much, unless you wet your finger and move the pigment around! I find they have a similar transfer amount to neocolor pastels. I'm not sure if they're lightfast but as they're marketed as children's art supplies I don't think they would be 😊

[@emmaneary6120]

That's interesting they look like they work well over acrylic paint. I don't have any Woodys but I have lots of acrylic and there's not much that goes over it. Did you add any water to the acrylic paint first or was it pure paint on the paper?

[@KatieMoody]

They're really durable, I think I'd struggle to find anything they won't go over! It's pure paint straight from the tubes, I think I used the Daler Rowney System 3 acrylic paint 🤗

[@pollyoz2193]

Interesting video, thank you. Did you ever try any water based media over them, either over them straight, or as a wash? I’m curious how gouache, watercolour, and acrylic stick to them, especially when the Woody is used thickly.

[@KatieMoody]

I haven't, though I think with a wash or very watery paint over the top it would pick up the colour for sure! They don't seem to 'seal' over time either, and the pigment is quite strong so I tink you'd have to be really careful! I can see acrylic working better over them compared to water based 😊

[@pollyoz2193]

Thank you for your insights. Picking up the colour underneath is what gouache can do, which is either a problem or a feature, depending on your use

[@FalkoniWasterlog]

It's price in my country is the same as Caran D'ache swisscolor. I think, swisscolor wins anyway as a good student's grade watercolor pencils

[@KriRama]

Do they blend better when u add the color to a wet page?

[@KatieMoody]

They do! It definitely softens the lead better when there's a lot of water on the page and in turn they blend a little easier, so I'd recommend a thick paper stock 😊

[@cazkiwinz4300]

They look so chubbywubby cute, but they’re $8 each in NZ…which is the same (freaking high) price as a Luminance pencil or Copic Ciao… Neo2s and Polychromos are 3.50 each, still high but… come on!… so… ah… yeah, Woodys are cute and I can afford them …. but I’m not paying that for what is supposed to be a cheap kiddy crayon, especially when I only want them for their looks, haha. (I have a 40 tin Neo2s anyways) 🤗

[@KatieMoody]

Oh gosh, yes the price there is super high! I definitely think the neocolors are better in versatility and colour range so your 40 tin sounds perfect as is 😄 If I had to choose I would go neocolors every time!

[@coloredcarol8074]

Such a great useful review! I’ve had these for a while but haven’t used them much, you definitely made me want to grab them again. Btw, love your art, I’ve been following you on Instagram and just found out about your channel. Subscribed!

[@KatieMoody]

Aah thank you so much for subscribing here too! I'm so glad you found it useful! 😊