The TOP 3 Cheap Colored Pencils on Amazon in 2024

[@jeffreyduff4269]

I suggest that you use this grading system for all colored pencils, regardless of price. Then, after testing all the pencils, put them in performance order - (1) regardless of price per pencil, then (2) in order of budget friendliness, then (3) by lightfastness, then (4) by color range, then (5) by hardness of the "lead", etc. That would be another step in making your channel a handy resource for artists, professional, amateur and beginner.

[@Amanda.0317]

She’s done this a ton of times, with ones like prisma caran d’ache, budget ones and the likes :) I love @coloringbliss and have been watching her channel for a few years. Steve and Jennifer really work hard and think of all these great things for us ❤

[@neecywatson8250]

Why don’t you do it on Your Channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tikiku]

I think I realised that would have to happen I inherited a lot of my colour pencils from all over the where's and I didn't want to ditch them so I'll chart them up to give them a rating there are some good ones

[@mrsfrench847]

This was a fun watch and surprising indeed. I'm sure I will watch it again, as I do with many of your videos. I also love that we can hear sweet Rose snoring in the background. I have tremendous respect for the work you two do. You buy almost everything you review, are generous with your giveaways, and present the unvarnished truth about each product you review - generally after doing a substantial amount of work to ensure a fair review. It's no wonder that everyone (myself included) flocks to your videos - they are fun and honest. Thank you both!

[@ColoringBliss]

Such a kind comment!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@NicoleDeWinter]

I need a video of little Rose just sleeping and snoring. ❤😂 So cute. 🥰 PS: Thanks for all the very helpful videos. 👍

[@ColoringBliss]

Fun idea…her snoring and warm little body certainly makes me sleepy.

[@inkqueen99]

I didn’t like the Kalour, with my first set, but I have to say, I bought the 520, and I’m learning how to love them!

[@ColoringBliss]

Good to know! Thanks

[@Art_by_Nicole]

520 pencils?! 😱

[@bethzolin6046]

I’m wondering if their 520 set is identical to the 520 Brutfuner set - there seem to be quite a number of similarities, in packaging, looks, and shades.

[@JigsawPuzzleConnection]

I have the 180 set of kalour and they color like crayons. I want to replace them. Glad you like te 520 set. That should be a ton of colors.

[@lex7185]

I actually enjoyed my Kalour tbh. I had to return and re order a new set because my first set a few pencils were split down the middle. But for 20$ for 72, I used it in one of my coloring books, the pigment was great actually. And blend ability. I don’t mind them at all!

[@LoriMitchell-x9l]

I know Lori, from Color My World (here on You Tube) spent a lot of time working with the makers of the StarJoy pencils to create those groupings so that it would help make it easier for the new colorists. I bought the set when it was first released. I also own the Soucolor which I keep out for general use and the grands when they are over.

[@ColoringBliss]

They are very unique in the way they are organized.

[@angelashortall9778]

I know she worked so hard on those pencils. I am so proud of her!

[@drbettyschueler3235]

Some of those brands came out since I bought all the sets of inexpensive colored pencils on Amazon, but back then, the two best sets I found, for my arthritic hands, were the Hifony followed by Kalour. The Hiforny work well with Prisma pencils and Kalour work well with Polys so I kept those two sets and donated the other sets to a school program.

[@nuvoclassic]

P.S. Thank you for alphabetizing the list. Thank you for all the links. Thank you for timestamping each review. And thanks for all of your work - great job!

[@DiamondKat]

Star joy is my favorite set , I have the older set not the gold but they are so nice to use (oil based) they blend beautifully and last if you hand sharpen , I even bought 2 sets also the lady who helped design them put out a video showing how to use them , she said to do light layers first 😊 Thank you for all your hard work

[@malinkrook6778]

You inspire, you are positive and spread happiness and all this colors in the world! Thank you! Where are your wonderful little dog?

[@ColoringBliss]

Oh you are so sweet!! Thank you. Little Rose was in this video a little…you can hear her snoring from time to time.

[@malinkrook6778]

Thats true! I thought I heard someone snoring and thought it was my son downstairs. I am painting when listening and looking, I just missed her! I havent seen your videos for about one year but I really miss my coloring-books and it was so fun to ”meet” you and your husband again, and Rose of course!

[@tthappyrock368]

I've heard good things about the Artisto brand! You ran the sets through really good and comprehensive testing!

[@thewitchef]

I have a set of the Starjoys. The color selection is lovely, but I don't love that they don't all feel the same.

[@annamarielewis7078]

I loved them until I got the Artxx. The Starjoys are oil based and that makes a big difference to me.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

The 520 Kalour set is the complete colour range, every smaller set is a subset of those 520. The Kalour pencils are the same as Brutfuner.

[@pennyrockysmomma4445]

I have the Brutfuner 520 set, and have thought about the Kalours, and wondered if they are the same. I love my Brutfuner 520 set. They work so well on all different papers

[@ColoringBliss]

I’ve wondered if the big Kalour set is the same as the big Brutfuner. How do you know they are the same? I’m so curious

[@pennyrockysmomma4445]

@@ColoringBliss i wonder too!

[@BarbBColorReader]

I do NOT think they are the same at all. I have used both, and while I do like the 120 Brutfuner squares, I prefer the Kalour 520 over Brutfuner 520

[@pennyrockysmomma4445]

@@BarbBColorReader I have both the Brutfuner squares and the 520 set and I prefer the round Brutfuner to the squares.

[@jenniferdennison8315]

Love u jen ans steve.. you put so much work into your channel and definitely deserve a million subscribers!! ❤❤❤

[@cassieepouncy4375]

VERY VERY HELPFUL!! ESPECIALLY LIKE THE ONES IN A CASES!!❤ TYVM😊

[@kiddo3977]

Pencils are much cheaper in US than here in UK as Starjoy are over £30.00 & the Amazon ones are over £30:00. Helpful video😊

[@twingytwango6971]

The Amazon pencils are very cheap here on the continent, around £15.00

[@twingytwango6971]

Limidix are nice and very affordable pencils too.

[@ColoringBliss]

I wish prices were the same all over the world…think how much easier things would be!!

[@puffyjo]

same as Canada we pay crazy prices . I paid well over 100$ for my set of 300 with a case to put them all in . so for me that was a huge investment .

[@JMHale-t1d]

Hi Jen & Steve & Rosie -- Very fun tests & results. Ty!! I broke my shoulder in TWO places, & am still recovering from that. Phoo huh?! So I've been drawing more, & coloring w/ my TomBows. Also wld like to categorize my drawings, & set up a proper filing system for everything. Between my work & supplies, it's all totaled into one big bunch of stuff! Will get there. I wanted to mention what good pencils PABLOS are. Not cheap but lovely. Sending love from Seattle! - Julie & Winnie 3-2024

[@robynbroderick6822]

Hello Jennifer and Steve. Gosh thankyou so much for your detailed comparison of all these sets.Wonderful. 💞💞💞

[@ColoringBliss]

You are so welcome!

[@bonitalyon6374]

Rose looks so precious on her pillow. I wish you would show more of her...

[@kiwess1]

Jennifer, You Rock! I have quite a few of the selection you showcased, but I was really surprised about the winner though. I am most definitely going to get me a set of those and add to my collection. Thank you so much for taking time out to do these types of tests. It is so greatly appreciated.

[@paulacarter374]

All of the star joy sets are just beautiful. I love the gold the colors are so unique

[@louisescherbain312]

That was a lot of work for both of you. Well done! Thank you for your open and honest opinions of art products.

[@kathypatterson4630]

Thank yu ayou work so hard on this!!

[@ColoringBliss]

No problem 😊

[@janetwatts7553]

I really appreciate you listening to your subscribers. I have all these but the Staedler brand. I noticed on the Kalour in a round package are not the same quality as the 240 set. I am waiting for the price to drop on the 520 on Kalour. I do like the 240 set of Kalour. Thank you again for this video. ❤❤❤

[@ColoringBliss]

Thanks for the info! I wish Kalour would explain the set differences so we can make better informed choices

[@mychunckyplanner891]

Amazing video…I was just looking for something like this…thanks so much for everything ❤ btw love you videos 😊

[@ColoringBliss]

Thank you so much 😀

[@raggedyroad]

I have lots of pencil sets from budget to high end. I enjoy trying new sets and purchased the Artisto set a few months ago. I love those pencils and would definitely purchase a larger set if they were to produce them. I also purchased their watercolor pencils. They are also very good for a budget set. Not quite as pigmented as my Albrecht Durer but still very nice. I would also purchase a larger set of those if they made them. Thanks to you and Steve for your hard work testing the sets so we don't have to. I very much enjoy watching your channel. You and Steve are so down to earth and fun. Blessings!!! 😊

[@donnabost4445]

I agree with you 100%.

[@ColoringBliss]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I’m glad I’m not the only one who is impressed with Artisto.

[@brendavarga5490]

😢😊

[@Vera-y8m]

I have really enjoyed this video and have just subscribed thank you. You have both worked very diligently and presented a lot of useful information for amateurs like me who need to work within a tight budget. God bless you both. ❤❤

[@MarthaJamsa]

Which pencils have the best performance and range of colors in the set, without considering packaging, best value, or other non-pencil characteristics? I like layering pencils that can be sharpened and stay sharp for awhile, and also have a good range of colors in the set. Thank you for an interesting video.

[@jenniferinglis7504]

Yay I am so excited you are going to film a video can’t wait

[@ColoringBliss]

I am so happy that our content gives you so much joy!

[@jenniferinglis7504]

I think Steve should be in the video

[@jenniferinglis7504]

Tell Steve I said hello

[@sapphire9675]

I love my SJ Starjoy gold 120 set. I just wish they had more browns and skin tone colors.

[@lmcintire-brooks475]

I have a challenge for you if you are interested. I've been challenging myself and like the results. I'm struggling with blending. So I hopped on Amizon and found all sorts of two-tone and tri-tone and even 4-tone colored pencils. Most of them are kind of cheapies. But I'd love to see a great colored page using only multi-toned pencils: Two-tone, tri-tone and/or four-tone pencils. The results are crazy neat I think. I was surprised with your results too, but just because pencils are cheap, still I see great results, lots of fun and they all manage to give decent results. I have a lot of those brands in my own supply.

[@ColoringBliss]

That sounds like a fun challenge…thanks for sharing.

[@kyliescolouringindownunder3098]

Hi guys lovely video. I wish the prices were the same as USA hear on Amazon Australia.. I checked the prices and they are just so expensive the cheapest I found was Kalour 72 in the case for $32.99 and the premium is $48.46 it not to bad for budget pencils.. your video was very interesting I just wish you guys included prices from different amazon around the world.. thank you for sharing to guys.. Rose 🌹 looks relaxed and chilled too ❤❤❤😊😊😊xxxx

[@ColoringBliss]

I wish we could include all the prices and availability from all the countries but it is just unrealistic…especially when you consider that the prices are changing daily. So complicated!!

[@equestrianwhotravels]

I love this video! I think you should do more videos testing high end against budge friendly.

[@audreyshaw2463]

Wish we got the same prices in the UK. On Amazon today, Wednesday April 3rd 2024, the Aristo pencils are 57.50 pounds sterling, which works out to $72.29 😮

[@nicolemitchell446]

A$113.50 on Amazon australia 🤦‍♀️

[@Sevvin89]

I can hear your pupper snore. 😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@ColoringBliss]

She is such a sweet little sleeper.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

hi Jennifer! How long ago did you purchase your Amazon Basics pencils? I bought a set during the black Friday sale for $15 and they were so strange and unpleasant to work with. I had heard such great things about these pencils but I think they have changed quality. This is what frustrates me about some of these budget brands, they can switch manufacturers after a review is posted. I have not tried all the brands you mentioned here but I did like the Artrsto!

[@ColoringBliss]

Hi Lindsey! I was worried about quality changes too so we bought all of these sets brand new for this testing (including Amazon Basics) even though I already owned most of them. During the testing, I tried very hard to focus on just these twelve sets and not compare them to any others…like Prismacolor for example. It was an interesting experience. Amazon Basics was definitely not one of my favorites but they were not terrible either…very middle of this pack. Mediocre at best.

[@number1bettyboop]

Thanks for your help

[@tikiku]

Staedtler and Faber Castell have been the go to pencil brands in nz I have not used pencils before ive had some experiences with colour pencils like scratchy and yuck that made me realise i need to buy a lot of pencils to find the ones i like and can use I think your site has helped clear that problem up thank you Im looking forward to working with pencils 😊

[@laurietice2612]

Thank you for this wonderful and thorough review Jennifer. I've been looking at many of these sets and wondering which of them, if any, were worth purchasing. I am such a novice when it comes to coloring but your unboxing, swatching, and testing of all these budget pencil sets was interesting and educational for me. You've made it so much easier to select one of these budget sets of which to begin my coloring adventure. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@sallytreloar6425]

Thanks for all your hard work. I'd love to see a comparison with the artisto set and Prismacolor because their quality is getting so poor. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to find something as good as Prismacolor but better production quality. Love your videos and Happy Easter.

[@lovethelordjesuspraisethel3286]

The fugal Crafter did a review. And Loved them. The closest to Prisma’s and I Agree..WITH You and Her. Will want a pack when I can..I Appreciate You and Your Husband So so much!! 🤟🙏🙏🙏🕊

[@redparrot53]

Which pencils are you referring to?

[@ladennastanley6259]

Thanks for your hard work, appreciate your video 😅

[@colorme19]

Brutfuner forever!!!❤

[@MsVivian99]

Great review! Awesome

[@ColoringBliss]

Thanks.

[@Broadway789]

When I started recently using color pencils I started out with Crayola. Pretty bad. I upped my game to the Faber- Castell set of 120 polys. I’ve been doing commissions and in addition, upped my game to Duralar drafting film and Pastelmat. I was using smooth Bristol but now depending, I use all 3. I think, depending on the paper used, the color samples may not look the same.

[@christinescoloringandcrafts]

I was hoping H&B would make the top 5. They remind me of the Castle Arts. I really loved this video!

[@mrpoorboy64]

Great video!!!!

[@lindakelly7430]

I have the Kalour 240 set and I really like them. Prefer them to the Brutfuners. I also got a 72 set of the H&B pencils in the same case you got the Kalours in. Have to say I think the H&B and Kalour are exactly the same pencils. X

[@lindakelly7430]

Meant to say that the Artistro pencils are nearly £57 for 72 in the UK....so not really a budget brand here!

[@normawingo5116]

Thank you for that great review.

[@ColoringBliss]

My pleasure!

[@carolbatchelor5855]

Jennifer, you work really hard! It must have taken a long time to compare all of these colored pencils. I haven't used several of these brands, but I'm so impressed with the colors that are included in the sets. I can't remember if I've seen you testing Evazar London or Arrtx brands. Both of these brands have sets that cost less than $30. They are nice pencils. I would be interested in seeing what you think of them. Thanks for everything that you and Steve do for us!!

[@Esther-1]

here in my country in europe these Artisto 72 set costs 107 dollar (98 euro) on amazon. so sad....

[@laurietice2612]

This should be interesting. Looking forward to seeing this video and your "cheap" colored pencil review. Bring it on!

[@ColoringBliss]

Hope you liked it.

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Wow! Thanks Jenn and Steve! 🎉💜✨🤩

[@ColoringBliss]

You’re welcome!!

[@annagibbs-e5l]

The Artisto in Amazon Australia are $114. For the 72 pencils (Australian)…just checked Amazon us and $29 us……which is 45. Australian……wow a big difference…our country is soooo expensive in any creative/artistic ….

[@shutterbird13]

Ouch. Why does Australia hate fun? 😢 I'm kidding... But seriously, why are the prices so high? Maybe something to do with import taxes...?

[@annagibbs-e5l]

@@shutterbird13 greed…lol. I’m actually trying to think what is cheap over here? not much anymore…..we have a beautiful country but getting expensive….I use to buy some stuff direct from USA but the postage is way to expensive now….suppose it’s getting like that everywhere…sign of the times..☹️

[@jenniferdennison8315]

Wow that's a big difference.. have someone in us buy them and mail them to u.. I wonder what the shipping would be

[@timcooper1198]

Enjoyed this video. I'm a little surprised Staedler did so badly, though honestly, not by Crayola.

[@MomWink]

my fur baby is a westie loves to lay on my desk too lol

[@dorothygladsjo3510]

Could I recommend that you review ways to put a label on pencils that don’t fall off or rub off? there are many of us newbies out there and we are so sick and tired of squinting and rolling and trying to find the name.

[@carolbatchelor5855]

I totally agree with you. I wish more pencil manufacturers paid attention to this. I have put labels on some of my pencils, but I don't know how long they will last. I had to use my magnifying glass so I could read the labels on some of them. It's really frustrating.

[@back2antiochagain287]

I use Avery 5412 blank labels (5/16" x 1/2"). I hand write the numbers and then use a piece of clear, shiny tape to make sure it stays attached to the very end of my pencil. No squinting required and I haven't lost a single label yet. Bonus: If you number them 1 to whatever and you do that AFTER you've arranged them in the order you prefer, you'll will always know which pencil goes where (and which ones are missing if you set them aside to do on and off work in progress.)

[@carolbatchelor5855]

@@back2antiochagain287 That's exactly what I did with my Brutfuner set of 520 pencils. So far, I haven't had any problems with them coming off.

[@ellengeyer5000]

Can you comment on the best pencil sharpener to use and how well they sharpen?

[@lizanicole8410]

Isn’t Kalour a subsidiary or white label of Brutfuner?

[@suehammond6402]

I know they're not included in your test but my favorite budget pencils are brutfuner square. I was considering buying the kalour set but many videos I've watched seem to show that brutfuner and kalour are the same.

[@llaptoo]

The Artistos look really pretty, I'd probably order them right away but they are around 100€ on german amazon 🥴

[@Nathalieroy2624]

I think artisto s going to score big.

[@ColoringBliss]

Good guess!!

[@shannonpatman4952]

Artisto $120 from Amazon in Australia 😢 same pencils

[@oliverl1817]

You should ask a friend to buy it in USA than mail it to you if you know anyone here.

[@terrimcnamara2254]

Wow this is awesome. Where can I down load this test sheet so I can do my own comparing on the pencils I already have.

[@pagalmasala]

Soucolor has some great glitter paint pen sets too...just to put that in.

[@rebeccakirk6189]

Very interesting watch, thank you, I have just checked the price on Amazon UK, £56.99! Not so budget here sadly, oh well, I’ll stick to my BrutFuner pencils

[@bleuvertetforetdepin7308]

thank you 😘

[@3534538]

Thank you for your effort; all the work you put into this, not forgetting the money. I'll stay with pencils made "on home turf" though. 120 pencils with a case, sharpener and coloring book - I wonder if the workers got paid at all or if they just got fed, something cheap of course? The more I learn about the work conditions in the countries where those "bargains" are produced the less tempted I am to buy them. But I don't want to devalue your testing, so thank you again for the video 🥰

[@inkqueen99]

Agree with this totally ❤

[@ColoringBliss]

Fantastic!

[@MichelleTurnerNY]

Artisto is a great budget brand! I've used their paints before and they're nice.

[@ColoringBliss]

I didn’t know they made paint. Thanks.

[@courtneymartin1993]

You should try artisto watercolor pencils! They are beautiful!!

[@ColoringBliss]

I'll check it out!

[@bethzolin6046]

Thank you so much for this excellent review - your reviews are always superb, I’ve sent for your first choice though it’s an eyewatering £59.99 here in the UK atm. However I’m increasingly wondering if something going on with Chinese made coloured pencils? There have been a plethora of them appearing on the market recently, especially Amazon, and all seem very good for the prices charged. I have many pencil sets, including Luminance, Faber Castell Polychromous (easy to get here in England), and Prismacolours (really expensive here in the UK as we don’t have a trade deal with the USA and taxes and duty thus are high on them). The latter have been my favourites, due to their creamy lay down and colour range, plus of course they were the supposed next generation of my all time favourites, Karismacolour, which were even made here in the UK, by Berol, in one of their factories. (Same colours, same names, but gorgeous quality - had they still been made I wouldn’t have bothered with any other pencil manufacturers). However recently I’ve been very impressed by Brutfuner. They are gorgeous pencils - I have the macarons, the squares, the standard round barrelled ones, and even the 520. However this week I wanted to buy a set for a grandchild and it was really hard to find Brutfuner at first glance on Amazon. In the end I sent for a 120 set on offer, £19.99 including a zipped black case, from a company called Bagotien. They arrived from Amazon the following day - with all the pencil inside being clearly labelled Brutfuner! They are gorgeous - vibrant and lovely, as I would expect from Brutfuner. I even sent for a second set with the same result (though a day later the price had gone up to £24.99). I then decided get a second set of Brutfuner Macarons, and as I’m scrolling through looking for them, see both of the Brutfuner boxes used for the two 260 sets A and B (I’ve kept the boxes) but with the name Brutfuner obscured, and sold under the name of Qunine - with the contents looking identical to the Brutfuner (and at a price of £405.99, a lot more than the price I first paid. ). A few days earlier I’d bought myself a set from travelling - the Evanzer set. Lovely pencils - but they felt so like Arteza in feel and look, with even some of the names being identical (eg peaches and cream - though to be fair they are not the same exact shade), that they got me wondering too. I’m starting to wonder if there are a couple of factories in China, producing pencils which then get sold to different dealers and then are sold under different names - so are we ending up buying what we think of from dealer A and B, but in fact are the same pencil made in factory C? I’d love to hear your thoughts on this, given all the reviews you do, and indeed thoughts from others.

[@ColoringBliss]

Yes…I’m sure this is happening. It’s called white labeling. It can be frustrating as a pencil collector to figure out what the best investment is. Good luck and have fun coloring

[@bethzolin6046]

@@ColoringBliss thank you for telling me about this. I’ve since done a bit more digging and it seems a major player is H & B in China, who make a lot of colour pencil sets (including Macaron) and who have on their website that they supply Arteza and Staetler. No wonder so many seem the same - they are!

[@Jennifer-2329]

I picked up a 72 ct Kalour set on Amazon for $11.00 and some change. Unfortunately there is no case. After seeing this set I much prefer the set with the case, because it includes all the extra goodies. However if you don’t care about a case and the extras the I would highly recommend the cheaper set of 72 premium soft core colored pencil set.

[@judylittle2919]

Thank you!!!!❤

[@ColoringBliss]

You are so welcome!

[@deana9550]

I love the Kalour 520 set, but that many pencils can be a bit overwhelming. 😂 There are so many metallics and fluorescent pencils in the set.

[@ColoringBliss]

I am curious about that massive set and how it compares to the massive Brutfuner set.

[@deana9550]

@@ColoringBliss I was not a huge fan of the Brutfuner pencils, so I didn’t get any of the 520 sets they released. I do have the squares (are good)and their neon/pastel set that is just ok.

[@puffyjo]

I also own the 120 watercolor Kalour set and they are the best ever.

[@ColoringBliss]

That’s fantastic!

[@jennpeters9010]

Just curious.....what do u do with all these sets of supplies u buy for battles? Do u keep them and use them to color or get rid of them. If you leep them...u have a wonderful supply lol. Great video❤

[@ColoringBliss]

I keep one of every set so that I have them available for future videos and tutorials. Any duplicate sets are given away.

[@carolbatchelor5855]

​@@ColoringBlissI'm wondering how many sets of pencils you have. Your collection must be huge by now!

[@judyhobday4760]

Thank you bunches. I have mostly Prisma, and a LOT of them. But I will try out a couple of your winner. just have never tried other brands, call me a colored pencil snob.

[@lisaspinosa7460]

I have the 520 set if Kalour. At first, I didnt like them. But they've grown on me and now I'd highly recommend them. The only thing I don't like is that 520 pieces is very cumbersome as far as storage....maybe if you get them, you can come up with a good idea for storage.

[@ColoringBliss]

I love this idea! I will put some thought into it.

[@MoniMerel]

Thank you for the video. You have done a lot of work to make it, thank you for that. For people outside of the USA, look out for a deal, because the price can be quite different from the price showed in the video. The set from Artisto is on Amazon in the Netherlands over 90 euros. Then it is not so cheap anymore. Not your fault, but I thougt i would mention it.....

[@ColoringBliss]

Well said…I wish I could have included more prices from around the world, but can you imagine how complex and time consuming that would be?!

[@mcescher1957]

There are cheap pencils and inexpensive pencils. I would say that pencils 1-5 are NOT cheap...they are inexpensive. Pencils 6 and over would tend to be cheap. I own the 120 set of Kalour...I love them. I also own Prismas, Polychromos and more recently Caran D'Ache Luminance. I tend to use my expensive pencils on special pieces, and the less expensive ones on coloring books. That being said, it is so nice to have an inexpensive set work so well, and be so soft and buttery. It makes coloring book relaxation even better!!! BTW...I just received my Ohuhu Tri-Tone book...and I am looking forward to completing that. It came so quickly and it is so well done.

[@ColoringBliss]

So glad to hear that your order came quickly. Have fun coloring in your new book!

[@lisamcelmurry8467]

I’m surprised Markart isn’t on the list. They’re amazing pencils. A set of 120 costs about $22! They’re beautiful & vibrant & blend nicely. I wonder how they’d compare to the Artisto?

[@ColoringBliss]

You’re the second viewer to recommend them…I see a follow up video in our future!

[@tribalstyle138]

which is the softest please? no Brutfuhner also?

[@jeanthompson1135]

costs in Canada $20 more

[@judihopewell2499]

Very well done….and surprising. Unless the brand sells open stock in art stores why is the number important?

[@peggydid]

Don't have to have 72 colors! I just bought the 24count set of Prismacolor. A winner!

[@ColoringBliss]

Yes!!! We wanted to include the smaller set of prismacolor but we knew they would easily beat any of the other contenders. So we decided to run the comparison the way you see it.

[@Schwefeldrache]

i love comparison videos... so i looked up the star joy pencils ... and what should i say? 98€ on german amazon ^^' and artisto are not even listed at all.... but the 72er kalour pencils are 15,99€... the 520er set costs 110€

[@yasmincoats1115]

you are such an enabler, but in a good way. I wound up buying the Artisto since I wanted a good pencil to use, saving my Pollychromos for professional work. and they're actually better than expected. My husband saw your test results and wanted the Shuttle Art which looked like it has decent pigments. He was not disappointed but felt overwhelmed with 136 colours lol. I did warn him. SJ Starjoy is next for an oil pencil that's cheap. Your pencil/colour battles are my favorite videos, very helpful with so many products out there. Thankyou

[@ArtJourneyUK]

You're so diligent with your pencil tests, though sometimes I wonder if the only winner is the Chinese factory that produces most of these brands. I lost count of how many are made by the same manufacturer.

[@ColoringBliss]

It is true that the majority of the 12 sets in this battle are made in China, but not all of them. We listed the country of origin for each set on the worksheet so that people who want to support other countries can do so.

[@ArtJourneyUK]

@@ColoringBliss Yes, that's why I said "most" of these brands.

[@susanbarackman-artist7670]

what set of 12 colored pencil set besides prisma would anyone recommend for students in 4-7 grades. I will be their art teacher and want them to do their best but at a budget of under $25 for all their art supplies including prang wc paint, 6b pencil, oil pastels, and strathmore wc paper? thanks

[@oliverl1817]

Crayola.

[@pennyrockysmomma4445]

I love love my SJ Golds!!!

[@ColoringBliss]

Good to hear!

[@pennyrockysmomma4445]

@@ColoringBliss i just wish they were open stock. And had a few more grays in the set, but overall they are a great budget pencil!

[@donnadoble-brown338]

Love this video you guys! So good. . . . Much Love 💗

[@ColoringBliss]

Thank you so much!!

[@Carebear877]

I need to know which set is the most like Prismacolors please. I hate to ones where you have to layer n layer before you get a dark color.?

[@ColoringBliss]

Good question…maybe I need to do a future video on this topic.

[@pennyrockysmomma4445]

Have you tried Black Widow pencils!

[@vickyhendricks5357]

Thank you

[@ColoringBliss]

You're welcome

[@joymiller9668]

If you get the watercolor set72ct. It flushes out the colors I think it’s 72 separate colors from the colored pencil set

[@ColoringBliss]

Thanks for the suggestion. I have my eye on those pencils.

[@LekbiraElmehdi-kv5xk]

You didn't talk about arrtx colored pencils

[@duvacorada]

So how does artisto compare to the big dogs like prisma?

[@sophieellie3193]

I have the original Prisma with the Berol label and those pencils lay down a much richer pigment compared to my Artisto set. The Artisto feel very creamy and I would recommend them. You only have to add a bit more layering to get saturated color.

[@ColoringBliss]

I purposely didn’t compare them to the big dogs because it just wouldn’t be fair. I don’t think any of the 12 would win a battle against the professional grade pencils like Prisma or Faber-Castell

[@jenniferinglis7504]

Is Steve going to be in this video and what about the dog

[@Clarinuts1]

Oh, Rose! Love her! I have a Maltese! Great dog!

[@ColoringBliss]

We need to have Steve featured in a video again!

[@shirshouky2382]

omg you can hear rose snoringgg 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@juliemaitland1176]

These are £56.79 on UK Amazon and no discounts. I didn’t price any of the others.

[@lilyc.4333]

I find the Artisto pencils to be very crumbly.