Comparing 80 YEAR OLD Prismacolor VS 2019 Prismacolor Pencils: Have They Gotten Better Or Worse?

[@SuperRaedizzle]

First 😝

[@YaroTavo]

Second

[@DisneyFan1]

Third Real third LOL But im not first or last im gonna watch the video sure its amazing can i have a shoutout in ur next video its okay if i dont IM SOO EXCITED IM GONNA GET RAEVOLUTION

[@wenibelle74]

Third

[@yuh9524]

Third

[@kennaxd5925]

SuperRaeDizzle third

[@moonstarsshow8501]

*when you didn’t know prismacolor was around for 80 years*

[@nolifejones]

ME

[@juliobulio715]

Lol me

[@msflimflam6376]

89*

[@gracebrb]

lmao fr

[@Gaxriel]

*Koh I Noor was around for 230 years*

[@awkwardsity]

Alternative theory: they have always been softcores but the cores have dried/hardened over time Note: I have a set of eagle prismacolors and they are just as soft as my new ones, but they were in an old protective tin when I bought them. Maybe air exposer over time changes or impacts the cores

[@samanthaweber2195]

That is what I thought. It makes sense

[@blood7355]

oh I didn’t even think of that

[@AnotherMADCreation]

This theory makes the most sense, tbh. Rather than some secret conspiracy of a formula change.

[@alanisa9130]

I agree with you. I have a set from eagle prismacolors as well and they're just as soft.

[@mcescher1957]

I agree!! I have a set of BEROL's from 1970 (sigh...my first set)...and they were buttery soft and the ones I still have still are. I just can't handle the never ending breakage of the new ones. It's frustrating as heck and why I switched to Polychromos.

[@Alexandra-tc8rk]

My grandma's a retired artist who owns a set of Prismas from the 50s. The only time I've ever heard her swear was at the new Prismas.

[@avocados1707]

😳🤡😂😂😂

[@StarLight0197]

So she doesnt like the prismas?

[@avocados1707]

@@StarLight0197 not the new ones 😅

[@Alexandra-tc8rk]

@@StarLight0197 she doesn't hate the new ones, but they're not as good as they used to be

[@dannyrivera2733]

Does she like the Verithin?

[@SincerelyJez]

I'm watching this during quarantine, and when you said, "two thousand nineteen!" I took a deep breath and thought about the good old days. It has been an age...

[@dagoosetm3299]

Ikr

[@천사-b3z]

Ikr...all the good days feel like it was in 2019..

[@whatteamwildcats4033]

2020 has made me miss 2016

[@pinkcherry9695]

2019 wasnt really a good year for me so, 2018 and before were the good old days :(

[@bingus7798]

2019 good year Australians: ha ha sure P.S I'm Aussie

[@mermanhellville]

I love that you included some historical facts and not just go "here's a drawing and here's the other drawing, bye"

[@roses2170]

Yeah I agree

[@CookiesAreNoice]

Honestly though

[@MartenFerret]

Those pencils were made in the 1970s. 40s Eagles had a very ornate Eagle logo with olive branches.

[@chicorish_]

When you say 90s I keep hearing nighties, like the sleepwear, anyone else?

[@mikami1824]

Honestly same

[@crackerlydraws]

Bookworm 678 😂 yeah same

[@hauntyia4138]

Same

[@Salha.Alshekeily]

Yeah me too

[@strangerranger1397]

we have so many nighties

[@Don_Ponchito]

“...when they moved to Mexico is where all the theories that the quality dropped...” Me, a Mexican: ¿ASKIUSMI? “...between the 80’s & 90’s Prismacolor changed their formula...” Me: *inhales and relaxes in spanish*

[@esperanzahtomtz]

X2 😅

[@sel7547]

X3

[@DiegoBrando]

X4

[@paurd838]

X5

[@hashtags5312]

X6

[@tay4892]

2120:trying 2020 prismacolor pencils

[@kittycontortion3190]

Bruh that is 999 years in the future😳😳😳😳

[@tay4892]

Kitty Contortion lol

[@AMY-yt8yu]

I was thinking that 😂😂

[@IceePhoenix]

Hmmm yes, these prismacolors are so hardddd

[@marcoTHECOOLESTCAT]

@@kittycontortion3190 isnt it just 100 years in the future?

[@purpleisraiyen]

No one noticed that Rae accidentally put “blending (what they’re known for)” 2 times?

[@ewobee]

I've been looking for the person who said this

[@millie0930]

Ewobee me too lol

[@paulinakedzia1814]

I thought i was tripping out

[@egg1173]

@@ewobee someone already did, a month before this comment. And it's also a top comment

[@anonymous-c3i]

me

[@ppandapp2635]

Ittterly just turned on notifications and then instantly in less than a second got a notification for this

[@prithyaamurali8347]

Everyone: listens to Rae talking about the colored pencils. Me: looking at her, extremely bright, neon nails

[@prithyaamurali8347]

Thx for the ❤️

[@amnaimran5362]

Prithyaa Murali lol me too btw luv u Rae

[@solmonela]

So true 😂

[@cinnitwo2519]

Me: freaking out that she said something about glen coco from mean girls

[@prithyaamurali8347]

TheKøiruez so true tho

[@Naturally-Bright]

The Prisma colors being off center is a *CORE* issue Sorry that joke was a bit *CORE*- ny

[@fraicu]

Stop

[@nikkie9640]

HAHAHA well I enjoyed it 😂^^

[@ravenpotter3]

Please stop!

[@feminazi1755]

HAHAHAHA

[@mcescher1957]

Ba-dum-dum!!

[@zangumo1419]

Eagle looks the most pigmented. Is that just me?

[@Xamerax]

Noah Crozier yh especially that those has been around for 80 yrs, just imagine how they looked like as new

[@IceePhoenix]

It does

[@Shylade]

They are more for sure. I work in mostly vintage pencils and they seem to me to be the best of both worlds. Best of Polychromos and of Prismacolor. I thought it could be age but I like the older than Midpoint. There is a version before Eagle and that is when it was Eagle “Turquoise” Prismacolor colored pencils. Eventually it dropped out and Turquoise was meant for the graphite alone. Canada had factories as well and their versions kept up the quality much longer than US.

[@mcwhirlpoolinc2641]

The shade of white for the 90's is so incredible, it's invisible

[@_.ineesha]

Fr

[@kolpkii]

ikr

[@gurdan7191]

Rae: Yes I was alive back then Everyone : ok boomer

[@DioneN]

gur dan and this GenXer would like to remind everyone “we exist!” (Born 1975 here)

[@gracebrb]

Okay boomer

[@basicroots8278]

@Matthew Zinn comics and art ok boomer

[@MrCyberife]

Boomers 1946 - 1964

[@madalinadragomir1967]

she said ok boomer herself what a coinsadance

[@maxxiogarcia9180]

I legit only saw the thumbnail without reading the title and was like “yeah it’s Rae”

[@masnitumor]

This comment is so me

[@Microwaveablecrocs]

Rae is amazing at art, She is also funny she is just good person RIP my art

[@katermelon]

Just keep practicing or u won't go anywhere -_- (sorry, also she is good person)

[@Microwaveablecrocs]

Katermelon thanks for the advice

[@cromagnum2009]

She’s a great person always has been she’s the bestie

[@katermelon]

@@cromagnum2009 totally

[@idontposthereanymore5881]

My art is...... Ok...

[@dailymdesdemona]

"Test 2: blending Test 2: blending Test 4: drawing" I think there may have been a slight editing issue lol Also, when you show the 90s pencils in the box, it looks like there are 2 whites, but when you go to swatch the gradients, white is missing from the 90s column. Did something happen??

[@sketchyginger2301]

nobody else offers important content like this, this kid of video is so appreciated in the art community

[@Julian-ku9eb]

I removed the comment so everyone will get confused about the comments and likes hehehehehehehhehww PS: i was gonna change it back to normal but then i forgot what it was

[@shenron750]

sums up my life

[@tidela4714]

I don’t think she regrets buying when her vids get her so many views

[@xersys]

Tidela 471 85k views, thats not even $1000 with monetization. She probably spent far more on the supplies for the video than that.

[@tidela4714]

Xersys she has millions on others

[@yeehaw24]

You have 666 likes I will change it to 667

[@TheMamaPowell]

It makes complete sense that a softer formula would lead to more breakage.

[@rosemaryshydawn8539]

They break too much now imo which just wastes my pencils and it's too expensive to replace them like every 5 mins... I wish that they were harder.

[@TheMamaPowell]

I get your point. The breakage has lead to many a fit in my own household. I do think they are trying to walk a fine line between being soft and to hard to layer the way we want them to. I find if I sharpen mine with a knife instead of a pencil sharpener they go farther with less breakage.

[@Reeniepie]

Not really. Caran d’ache pencils are just as soft as prismacolors and they don’t have their problems.

[@sachicocoa9013]

@@TheMamaPowell I can attest to this. I sharpen mine with an x-acto knife and I haven't been having this constant breaking problem that others seem to have. Also, maybe others are just a little too heavy handed when coloring...

[@d.m.173]

@@Reeniepie I do not agree that caran d'ache are the same. I have 3 different kinds of Caran d'Ache, Polychromos, prismas and a few others. They are all good for different papers and effects I want. I have been using Prismas for a long time and I believe people who say they break more easily. I don't think they are lying but I just don't have that problem 🤷‍♀️ I use all my brands of colored pencils and love them all. I have yet to find a pencil that is an exact dupe for prismas. I just enjoy them so much I could never get rid of them. Everyone is different though :)

[@Deeznuts-gm2um]

Me- can’t even afford prismacolors Rae- can afford ancient pencils

[@lostwings183]

Take a look on Amazon sometimes you can find a 36 set for 24-30 bucks. :3

[@gissellec1559]

pay attention to black friday sales. also a 24 pack is usually about $20

[@lindseycassella3015]

I got mine off Ebay for 20 something dollars and they were all there in good condition.

[@mihaelatopea7127]

About a year or two ago I found the 132-count set at 25$ so definitely keep an eye for sales on Amazon :)

[@MewLillyPad]

@Canal da luli Tax write off!

[@victoriamarx3267]

Growing up in the 80s my grandmother used to buy my sister and I the mega boxes of prisma color pencils, they were sooooo fancy, the box folded into a stand, made me feel like a real artist. Thanks Babcia❤

[@rizv5792]

1939 *Old Prismacolors* Me: *Thinking*: So someone said, "We sold Prismacolors during WW2." Also Me: Very interesting. I knew they were around for 80 years, not interesting, but WW2? Very InTeReStInG! DaMn, SoN! Edit: I learned something today, and I never knew that Prismacolors were around for 80, man!

[@brittneyd8720]

Wow

[@tomatosauce3662]

Uh?

[@analisapena3086]

_I’M SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW WE BOTH HAVE THAT PURPLE TRASHCAN CONTAINER_

[@sekhyhybrid6701]

Next: Faber Castell from the past versus the future.

[@adriang1921]

You mean from 1761? XD

[@sekhyhybrid6701]

@@adriang1921 Yes, however those are probably impossible to find anymore. So, as ancient as possible with Faber Castell.

[@johnlaurens1727]

*notices that the 90's doesn't have a white*

[@justajobro1266]

It has a white, 3:43 notice that?

[@bubbletplzz]

I personally love love LOVE how soft prismacolors are >w< I've been coloring with them here recently and am in love with how they blend. But I get upset when they get jacked up from the pencil sharpener in art lol

[@iaintneverseentwoprettybes1574]

Me realizing that the majority of my Prismacolor pencils are from 1930 👁👄👁✌️ (I got them at a yard sale)

[@pikimikiii]

I don’t know what to comment I just want to be early ;-;

[@ParadiseofDarkness]

Material do get old and brittle over time. I remember those pencils being soft. Like when you have new crayola crayons their better than the old ones. They do expire at times even though they shouldn't. My american prismacolor still don't break and their butter smooth still but I keep them in a not so dry but dry area. So if your pencils came from texas or other silly hot states like California... they might be not the best reputations of what they were long ago. Just to edit and add. It's because things still have moisture in them even wax unless their are products like dry pastel that they wont loss their consistence. Wax actually have moisture and when it loses it in products it cause them to not work well but to much of it can hinder it too.

[@missellarblx133]

*I'm certain Rae has a special relationship with crayola xD*

[@blueberrryy]

She hearted this. Oh dear

[@samsowden]

The old ones would have synthetic pigments too, those have been a thing since the early/mid 19th century

[@LowYummy]

The first synthetic purple was made in the 1800s so they’ve definitely Been around

[@shemer00]

I had no idea they were that old. You learn something new all the time. I love the facts.

[@raz134]

"You go, Glen Coco!" Yes, Rae, yes.

[@bartisatg7638]

Razelle Evangelio did you think of me

[@bartisatg7638]

Razelle Evangelio from the time you wanna was the first step to a great year of your mom and her dad

[@henderyclit]

MEAN GIRLS!!

[@bartisatg7638]

Creeper in the Bathroom do you think of dying to come out with me tomorrow

[@raz134]

@@bartisatg7638 banana and the same thing you said you lied about being the first to say that the boys are not going anywhere but they will delete this

[@jesscity1]

Love when you test out old art supplies!!

[@hamidmayeen616]

I was watching a video of yours when this popped up

[@Apple-xv7or]

Same

[@SilverHyenaTV]

Loved this! Maybe I just have a heavy hand, because my Prismas break a LOT and it was driving me up the wall. I still want some Faber Castell sets (or even fancier) but maybe I can be less harsh on my poor loyal standby, Prismacolor. Thank you for sharing.

[@mintycheetos4628]

And who said lefties couldn’t draw Everyone else: literally no one 😒

[@Sami-wu1ng]

Purely Aesthetical lol

[@Polamalu_]

I'm a lefty

[@ineedausername9617]

One of my former teachers thought my handwriting and drawing would be terrible based on the fact I was *left handed*

[@judywaddell6065]

@@Polamalu_ me too!!!!!!.

[@AY34HA]

Moriah Elizabeth Chloerosearts Rae More to come

[@ChloeRoseArt]

YESSSSSSSS

[@sarahniazi6332]

Chloe Rose Art hey gurl😁

[@virgiliurata1717]

Ilyyy

[@ungabunga253]

Rae’s drawings 2017 or 2019. Which one is better? (They all are still amazing)

[@Mlz2883]

I have a bunch of the Berol pencils from high school and I prefer them over the ones I bought about four years ago. The old ones were smoother, so much less waxy and extra soft compared to the newer ones.

[@spencicasaint-eloi3043]

You have inspired me to begin to become a young artist. Because of you the population of young artist is growing

[@cinnamoroll7487]

No one: Litterally no one: The prismacolour makers: Rae: So I just have to *scooch*

[@bartisatg7638]

axmee. xoxo 😘 did you think you would be nice to me and then you look at my face like I was a mom

[@beomy99]

:D :D literally go the hell away Stop harassing people with your shitty grammar (They’ve been bothering people in other comments)

[@kenziec8019]

i love your vids so much rae please never stop these! you've inspired me to start art!

[@-blueberrybunny-5306]

*when you look back back at the 100 year old colored pencils and you hear eagle pencil company then hear rae say 80 years* Me: huh wasn't it 100?

[@Jayde419]

81 years. Prismacolor was founded in 1938 not 1919.

[@-blueberrybunny-5306]

@@Jayde419 I'm just going back to another vid she made xD

[@loupgarou95]

The company may be 100 years old, but the prismacolors are only 80. Eagle Pencil Co made graphite pencils originally.

[@tamraduston3512]

The cardboard prismacolor packages fold out into a little stand for easier access. I only know because my grandma has an old set we grew up using.

[@LaurenRichardi]

This is so interesting! Just seeing the contrast with the pencils' formula from the 1930s to today its so much fun to watch you draw and see the differences. the pencils from the 21st century makes the drawing more realistic!

[@spencergoth1cgutz205]

No one: Rae: let's dig in old art supplies!

[@justsomeguywithouthair6222]

7:40, in their ”how it's made” video, they showed that their pencils are very strong.

[@violetfantasy2537]

Prismacolors are my brand of pencil! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 (I’m actually on time!)

[@lugagul]

I’m watching this in 2020 and it feels good to hear 2019 again ;v;

[@joyceafk2226]

"And currently, in *2019,* when you're hearing this right now..* Me: *laughs in 2020*

[@irenerichards9533]

I chuckled then immediately sighed and got sad

[@KR4PF3N_0]

Me in 2021 almost 2022: 👁👄👁

[@rubyverzn]

Rae, I’m so happy you seem to be having fun making videos again! I know for me at least, it makes watching the video an enjoyable time so thank you for staying true to yourself, we ❤️ you!

[@itsariel2316]

Okay I know this has nothing to do with art supplies but- I literally love you so much and love your content! You've inspired me to be more and more creative with my art and drawings. I love you so much 💞💕💝💘💟💗 I hope you see this to make you're day uwu ❤

[@itsariel2316]

Omg I just realized she liked my comment- ❤❤❤❤❤

[@egg1173]

This should be a top comment

[@itsariel2316]

@@egg1173 Aweee thank you 🥺💕

[@starsingingcos]

I'm actually really curious now. Since the old ones seem to be a harder core, if they might be similar to the verithin ones.

[@violetfantasy2537]

That’s an interesting idea

[@tracymarie4633]

Verithin. Is that a brand name? I've never heard of them.

[@starsingingcos]

@@tracymarie4633 it is a type of prismacolor pencils. I maybe should have included that in my original comment

[@violetfantasy2537]

StarSinger it’s not a brand, but more of a type of Pencil made by Prismacolors (and other brands I believe)

[@walter-cw3kl]

I'm surprised that I haven't seen other people copying this video. It's a very interesting concept.

[@soniccookie655]

I can tell you took those suggestions to heart! I can see them shining through in this video. Very good balance of informativeness, chillness, Rae energy, and Quality Art.

[@isabella4788]

Omg love you! I know this video will be bomb! I absolutely love you and the way you make your videos. I live everything about your channel, keep up the good work!

[@gramcrackerfox8259]

5:34 HUH DID U JUST SAY OK BOOMER Guys this is IMPORTANT Rae just said OK BOOMER

[@farahala1250]

Uhh no, she didn’t, it was supposed to be us that could say “ok boomer” not Rae🙄

[@YourMajesty143]

That caption was supposed to reflect the voice of the audience. She was making fun of herself saying "They're kinda lit now" and the joke is that we the viewers are rolling our eyes like "Lit? Uh ok, Boomer".

[@addiegrace6367]

I was ordering a Join The Raevolution shirt when this notification popped in so yay edit: Rae hearted my comment 🤯😁 edit 2: I didn't know editing your comment took away hearts😪😪

[@muskan7352]

You edited your comment so now that heart is gone

[@drawingwithizzy1956]

Haha that’s what you get

[@addiegrace6367]

@@drawingwithizzy1956 my luck is the worst lol😪😂

[@drawerofmanythings]

I was using them, eeek, before you were born! Always soft and buttery. Perhaps the older ones you got dried out. I’ve illustrated many books with them, love Prismacolors! My artwork from the 80’s still looks gorgeous and hasn’t faded.

[@eliseintheattic9697]

I found a set of these in my Dad's old drafting supplies. They are probably from the 50's or 60's and in a plastic case. He had some pretty cool stuff.

[@Arkadina]

I love it when you use really old art supplies 😍😍😍

[@guzmandelafrontera9380]

Nobody: No one: Not even a soul: Rae: *YoU gO GleN cOcO*

[@alixb2875]

El Sergi Nobody: No one: Not even Glen Coco himself: Me when she said that: GLEN COCO! GLEN COCO! GLEN COCO!

[@CRYBVNNY]

Rae:Prismacolor is my favorite colored pencils Prismacolor:Say sike right now it’s time for some time traveL

[@barbaragibson612]

The packaging from the 90s era Prismacolor set had a stiffer cardboard box inside the thin cardboard cover with two flocked plastic pencil trays. The top folded down to prop the case up, similar to Staedtler fineliner cases. I purchased the large set in 1997, the lead is very soft. The Prismacolor Verithin colored pencils have a harder lead that is harder to blend.

[@aceyriot]

excellent video! I want to let people know of some interesting additional information: The original name of the company was VERA-Bleistiftfabrik or "VERA pencil". A bleistift is generally translated as 'pencil' but this was not the generally accepted formal word for pencil in german until the turn of the 20th century. pencils as we know them were more commonly called Zeichenstift (pens) until the name bleistift was more widely adopted. It is commonly (perhaps ostensibly) considered that "Bleistift" was a term coined by the Berolzheimer family. Of note, There was a swiss physician and philologist named Conrad Gessner who lived in the 1500s, A philologist is someone who studies language...which is interesting to me since he didn't come up with the name for his invention *the pencil*. Anyway, In 1856 "Eagle Pencil" was founded in New York after Daniel Berolzheimer and his son Heinrich expanded to the United States. They made many writing instruments besides pencils so the "pencil" in the name was already somewhat limited in scope to their actual company, despite its intrinsic link to the family legacy. The Headquarters was moved to England shortly after the Death of Daniel Berolzheimer and began expanding expeditiously. When they expanded the business they partnered with other companies, diversified their products, and acquired many new brands as their own. They soon adapted many of the new techniques they learned to Eagle Pencil products and many of the classic EP products were replaced and rebranded entirely as said classic EP products instead of new EP lines in order to prevent redundancy. This is one of the many reasons why Eagle Pencil products varied so wildly in performance as each iteration was a refinement of the process of many companies coming together over these years. Eagle Pencil itself, interestingly, didn't become an acquisition of a separate company or through a purchase or buyout. I don't say this as a correction to the video as it is correct that the Eagle pencil company was absorbed in some respect to the larger company that it created. Pencils were far from the primary focus of the company so the name Eagle Pencil was no longer appropriate. Similarly the family name Berolzheimer may have felt stigmatized by Americans as some pretense to Nazis and Germany could be percieved. In 1969 the name of the entire company name was changed so that all of the acquisitions could be held under one big brand. As to why the company didn't just drop "Pencil" from the name and become simply "Eagle" it was perhaps because the words were considered to be intrinsically linked. A name that widened the scope of the company while paying tribute to the family legacy was considered the better choice. As the family name Berolzheimer was shortened to Berol, the new name of the family became the new name for the brand. hope you found that interesting :)

[@amandahui7913]

A mean girls ad played after she said “you go Glenn coco” coincidence or not????

[@chalkkish]

Amanda Hui oop-

[@lizziedae91]

No coincidence that’s google not caring about your privacy

[@AnnRav44]

When you're about to take a nap and Rae uploads a video. Napping can wait. Rae comes first. 😁

[@xplane6693]

Same

[@Portix]

Yayayy🔥🔥 amazing as always gal!🤩

[@jocelyn_studios]

This is so cool! Colour pencils are a damn mystery to me so its awesome to see someone use them who actually knows about them!

[@Ainslet]

I don't know about the quality, being a very new beginner, but I can tell there's a difference. I inherited almost a full set of Berol Prismacolors when my dad passed and I can tell a difference between them and modern ones.

[@chrissbooty6132]

I wasnt first to this video I'm not gonna be last But when I got a notifycation I clicked fast You're awesome and I can't give up the opportunity to watch one of you new videos

[@karissacarter1458]

Me: Hmm, it’s been a while since Rae made a video based around colored pencils... Rae: LETS GO BACK TO THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF PRISMA COLOR COLORED PENCILS Me: ...Alright... Can we also appreciate the mean girls reference at 6:24? I love it. Also, also, Rae if you read this, I just want you to know that you’re an inspiration. You’re not afraid to be yourself and I’ve learned so much about art from you! Please never stop being you! 😊

[@elizabethclaretaylor9165]

I'm in love with the 80s Prismacolor packaging!

[@rookmaster7502]

Me too. It's like it is saying, "you're about to have some fun!"

[@gillianbc]

What a great documentary! I had no idea they were that old.

[@marissalimboy2382]

2:53 All fat people can be explained...

[@tidela4714]

On the final drawing, was she just using the 30s ones and the 2019 ones, or the 30s and the 80s together and the 2019 and the 90s together, or 30s, 80s, 90s together and the 2019 one for the new?

[@DragonsOfSnow]

Miss "Nancy Drew's" rudeness aside...I wondered the same thing. She didn't clarify that and it could be any of things you mentioned. I personally thought original & 80's vs 90's & now. But it could have been just the original vs now and skipped the 80's & 90's since 80's was similar to old and 90's similar to new. Anywho, doesn't really matter to me...idk why I watch these videos, I'm not an artist. Not a good one, anyway! 😄 I guess I still find it interesting and I like Rae's personality.

[@tidela4714]

Sweet Insanity I’m not an artist, either, but I was curious. Haha. There’s also the fact that she said the formula most likely changed around the 90s area, so I didn’t know if she was comparing formulas, either 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SuperRaedizzle]

I used the 30s/80s and the modern (skipped using the 90s since they’re the same as the modern) 😎🎉

[@tidela4714]

SuperRaeDizzle Ooh, okay. Thank you, Rae! ❤️

[@confidelover8266]

Wha- I don’t know what to say...that’s really weird they have been around for 80 years 😬🥴

[@mcescher1957]

Love this video....as a 62 year old artist, I got my first set of Prismacolors around 1970...and it really breaks my heart to see how the quality of this loved art supply has plummeted. In fact, I actually still have a few of my original Prismas in my collection (I can tell because 1) they say BEROL Prismacolor 2) the color FLESH instead of the now pc LIGHT PEACH and 3) they are stubs....The fact that these older pencils are still being used and haven't shattered into a million bits, while my brand spanking new pencils shatter if I stare at them too long...tells the tale. It's also the reason why I switched to Polychromos pencils...I had that wonderful set of 48 with the self standing packaging. It was the best. .Prismacolor...I hardly knew ye.....(lol) Keep it up Rae...I've been around the art world for a long time, and your videos are some of the best!! BTW...one more thing...it's not just an uneven core, or that the pencils are a softer formula...I'm fine with that...BUT the pencils break because the pigment cores are not glued onto the surrounding wood. Because of this, whenever a pencil is dropped (either in shipping or whatever) the core shatters into a million bits and that is why you often cannot sharpen them. I have tried heating up the pencils to soften and "heal" broken cores...but unfortunately, until the makers of this wonderfully buttery soft core start gluing those puppies in place...this will never stop. And I just couldn't justify paying good money for a pencil that I used once because every time I used it, it would break, and then break in the sharpener, again, and again, and again.......on infinitum....you get the picture.

[@ji7iij]

In March 2017 I purchased 132 prismacolors for $57 on Amazon. This same set of 132 prismacolors is being sold on Amazon today for $110. Amazingly right now the 150 prismacolor set is selling for $112. Lots of interesting price shifting. Your video here Rae was especially interesting for me, I've been a dilettante artist all my life, but also poor. When I get to purchase some prismacolors it's a big deal for me and I really appreciate them in my humble state. In the past I have had one or two prismacolors that would sharpen by leaving a piece of wood on the side of the sharpened tip, ( side effect of off center core ). Only thing I dislike about prismacolors is the wax blooming. Once I lightly sprayed my prismacolor artwork with a layer of "workable fixative", and, SHABANG! Lots and lots of my intricate details vanished instantly and we're lost! Also I've noticed, if you don't spray your prismacolor artwork with a sealer like workable fixative, over time the prismacolors will oxidate and form a cloudy- like transparent film over the work. Small nuisances, but overall prismacolors are Little Miracles! I loved your video Rae!!

[@IamTalathia]

I had a set gifted to me in the 90s (I'm thinking 1994- because that's when I created my first OCs and used them for concept art) like when I was in 5th grade (god..) and I remember them being so much better. There are pieces I have from back then (when I sure as hell didn't know how to use them LMAO) and there's NO waxbloom, and if it's there, it's not that bad. Fast forward to pieces I did in 2015, and it's all over the piece. I gave up on them and moved on to Polychromos by Faber Castell- more expensive but well worth it!!

[@emmapaincsfornoreason1670]

"Hey guys it's rae here" *woah i felt that* *that was deep*

[@silent_eyes5110]

People: go to the future Rae: back to the past to get pencils then come back to the present

[@xroseofspadesx1742]

Remember when she was one k I do Your art has for sure improved

[@kellyj7210]

I think I subscribed to Rae between 350k-500k

[@bartisatg7638]

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[@xroseofspadesx1742]

:D :D I am confused

[@bartisatg7638]

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[@sherrybridges7936]

Just found you on u tube. These videos are so mesmerizing. Once I start I’m hooked to the end.

[@bethvarnadoe9783]

I have some of the 80s pencils, a full 120 pack from the 90s, and a some newer ones. Plus a few other brands.

[@ChaoticEnigma92]

This was surprisingly informative on top on entertaining.

[@abbies.158]

This was so interesting. I love how you included the history behind the making of the prisma colors. :D

[@dustykiddo6098]

That's actually really impressive, especially when you consider that chemicals do tend to break down / change with time! The old ones might of been just as blend-able, had they not been as old as they were. ;-)

[@fraserkerry4403]

Prismacolor has gone down. In my 150 set I got 3 years ago. 49 was broken lead.my first 24 was amazing. I use polys Faber castle. Have done for 2 years. Won't ever Buy prismacolor again. Polys are the best. Thanks for sharing Kerry

[@soulreaver2727]

Thank you for making this video. I've been wondering the same thing about Prismacolor pencils.

[@itzapex3745]

Hello I love drawing and you inspire me too draw Thanks for that

[@moonlampje79]

It always makes me wonder when I see pencils that old, what people drew with them all those decades ago. Also, I would LOVE to work in that pencil factory❤️. Lovely video, rae, as usual😍

[@janicek9399]

Moon Lampje Me too!👍

[@oragnemunkie]

I've really enjoyed the past few videos you've put out. It's clear you've been mindful of your channel and are taking the feedback your subscribers have given you. Keep up the awesome work :)

[@heatherherreracastro9283]

You are now my favorit artist and you make me want to do the same thing i love your videos i cant stop watching them and i hope you much more good luck💙💜❤

[@TheReformedVitaminB12]

The neon ones look cool

[@earlobetickler22]

I died because test one says test two Blending (it's what their known for) TEST THREE SAYS THE SAME THING

[@earlobetickler22]

@SuperRaeDizzle OML a heart! I feel special. I wish I could meet you because I love your art and you inspire me! I live in NM too O.O 😱

[@elenaespinoza8158]

@@earlobetickler22 I live in new mexico too