NEW Prima Water-soluble Oil Pastels Review and Comparison!

NEW Prima Watersoluble Oil Pastels Review and Comparison!
I just got the new Prima water soluble oil pastels and wanted to see how similar they were to the other water soluble media I have.
I compared the Prima pastels (retails for $20 for set of 24) to:
Portfolio Water-soluble Oil Pastels (set of 24 retails for $10)
Faber Castell Gelatos and Gel Sticks (Gelatos set of 15 for $25, sets of 4 for $10, gel sticks set of 12 for $13)
Lyra Watercolor Crayons (set of 24 retails for $39)
Caran D'ache Watercolor crayons (set of 30 retail $71)
The Prima water soluble pastels are beautiful high quality pastels. You can get them on sale for $16.99 at Hallmark Scrapbook (affiliate link) hallmarkscrapbo...
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I honestly do not see the need for these if you already have some of these other coloring media. They are good quality and fun to use but not that much different that what we already have. If you do not have any of the similar media they are a good buy.
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[@loriwisneski-wenger8741]

Lindsay, been watching you daily for some time now and though I adore water coloring and paper crafting with you, I love the fact you take time to review art supplies with us with such honesty. I don't mind making purchases through your affiliate for such good educational advice. Keep up the good work, darling!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Lori Wisneski-Wenger thanks:)

[@mawmawvee]

I have a favor to ask of you. I really like you and enjoy your site, so don't think this is negative.When you show things, especially with this oil pastels set, I wish you would hold things still so we can focus on them and be able to really look at them. Sometimes I get almost dizzy trying to see what you're showing us and I can't really get a good look at anything. Thanks.

[@jaspermartin7444]

Oil doesn't evaporate so I would expect the oil sticks to stay fresher longer. Much MUCH longer actually. Plus the primas appear to blend better than anything else in this comparison. Plus they're cheaper than gelatos, plus that gelato tube is hiding a lot of empty space when compared to the longer sticks. I'd get the primas! However, I don't really need those now -- but I do have a need for sparkles which can be applied dry, so just bought some Recollections at Micheals (with a 40% off coupon). Unfortunately, an additional $40 bucks worth of stuff flew into my cart while I was there, LOL. I HAVE to stop spending so much, ohmygoodness.

[@DianaTrout]

Thanks for the review, Lindsay. The Primas look like a great alternative. I am looking forward to trying this technique!

[@Joe_Maysky]

Thanks for this! I have the portfolios and the Primas are definitely more strongly pigmented, but I also got the Pentel regular oil pastels from Amazon and I'm also not crazy about the greasy texture that the Portfolios have so it doesn't make me want to get the Primas.However, it was nice to see the Caran D'Ache and Lyra side by side because I don't see too much opacity difference between them and Lyra is half the price of Caran D'Ache and they're also thicker sticks so I may want to get the Lyras especially for stamping, and I remember your tomato painting where you combined pencils, paint and Caran D'Ache crayons on Arches and if Lyras are roughly as opaque as Caran D'Ache than I can also use Lyras for more of a fine painting application (though I use "fine" loosely :P)

[@Lostinthestarfissure]

These are very nice. I like how they blend. 😊 Thank you for sharing this video!

[@zarahlimtan6319]

This is very informative! I always learn so much from your videos. I didn't even think to use watersoluble pastels with stamps before. Thanks for this great idea!

[@gingerblue]

Thank you for this review- I have a weakness for anything water soluable, so I was definitely wondering about these… I liked seeing your comparison swatches and hearing your thoughts… For me, I far prefer the Lyras to the Caran D’Ache. Maybe my set of CD are wonky, but they don’t release that well. I’ve had them for a few years, but when I compared them to the Lyras, the Lyras were like silky butter. I love that different artists can have such different views of the same materials!

[@anitaholmes6824]

I really appreciate your honest review! Thank you so much for taking the time to put this out there!

[@terrybellowes908]

I just found your channel for the first time and really enjoy it. You have the courage to compare items and not worry about the rabid fans of other products. I have always used Prismacolor pencils, (I know very little about watercolor, but I am learning) but recently have had bad luck receiving my pencils in poor condition in the mail. Some break much too often, and one set of the fragile black ones had half of them broken completely in half when I opened them. I know how to properly handle them, so I was not at fault. Being disabled, I have to get them in the mail. Amazon wanted to charge me $12.30 to have a set of 12 sent back, and they only cost me $10.30. Prismacolor contacted me and asked me to leave a 5 star rating on them. I told them my experience, and promised not to give them a bad rating as they were probably damaged in shipping, and they never even returned my email. I found Ohou Preemier (Not sure of spelling) and felt they blended about the same as Prismacolor, although they seem to have a slightly harder lead and don't have the color printed on the pencil. At that time they were half the cost, and the lead did not break.The Prismacolor followers were outraged! How dare I compare their precious pencils to another brand! I see one channel did compare them, calling them good pencils for student grade. I did find a well established artist who agreed to test them as she had never heard of them. I sent her my set of 24 and ordered a set of 72. I am glad you you report what you find. Thank you for that.

[@gilbirdsareawesome]

Thank you! I was looking for another budget set to add to my water-colour crayon collection I just ordered the rustic set THEY are cheaper then any of the other brands on amazon canada. After this review i went and bought them

[@twocupscoffee3186]

Thanks Lindsay! I've wanted Gelatos for a while but they're a bit outside what I can spend so this is a great alternative for me. Thank you for the review! Since it's so close to Christmas, I sent the link to my sons as a gift idea for me.... hehehe. :-)

[@heatherherrmann1777]

I just ordered a set of these. I can't WAIT to get them!!! Got them for $13.50 from Amazon. :)

[@cleo8665]

Thanks for reviewing these, Lindsay! I just ordered a set of 24 and i'm so happy they behave very similar to gelatos, which r very expensive here in Canada. I can't wait to receive my Prima Oil Pastels so i can play with them!! :)

[@rainforme1850]

They are expensive in the U.S. too

[@jesseb5112]

Thank you for this! I appreciate that you do unbiased reviews.

[@rufus1931]

Thanks for doing this...helped make my decision for me. Appreciate your honesty and the unbiased review.

[@ebyn77]

Thank you! I love these reviews, they give me a better idea of where to spend my money, stick with what I have or keep looking for alternatives :) Very useful info!

[@awenbunny]

Found the price of Gelatos prohibitive so I was happy to find the Primas were affordable and comparable for use.

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Great review! Those Prima's sure are pretty thou, and you made a great point that there is more product than the Gelato's. I guess I can wait till I use my Gelato's up. Thanks Lindsay

[@joycegandy7305]

Hi Lindsay, I have the Prima's but haven't used them yet. Can't wait to try them. Thank you:-)

[@angelhelp]

Thanks for the review! I'm also interested in the smearability factor of everything once a card, for instance, is complete.

[@LaraCroft2169]

Lol I think you’re a terrible salesperson but I admire your honesty. Love your reviews . These things still look awesome

[@belindaw5849]

I love the gelatos but I don't have as many colors as these. This would be a more affordable alternative. Thank you for showing us other products to compare.

[@paulage1art]

Thanks for the review - hate things that smudge easily!

[@michelegourd5742]

Thanks for the review. They really help me to see if I could use them or need them. :)

[@raeraesma]

Hi Lindsay! Thank you for the great review. Can you do a watercolor crayon review? It sounds like something that would be fun to play with, but I wouldn't have any idea what to buy. Thanks again! Take care, Kim :)

[@PurpleSneakers72]

i just subbed, this video is amazingly helpful cant wait to watch more

[@lorrisbits]

they look so similar to stampin ups watercolor crayons, and I love them, what is the huge difference between the oil based water colors and the regular water colors - the oil seems much more opaque, is that the difference? and are they interchangeable with each other?

[@Joe_Maysky]

+Lorri Nichols (Lorri's Bits) If I may jump in, I have the portfolios and they definitely have some sort of oil-water emulsion in them because they have a greasy texture that I'm frankly not crazy about, and to my eye the Primas are more opaque than the Portfolios comparing oil to oil. The watercolor crayons by contrast, to my understanding, have no oil.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You can use them interchangeably but the crayons feel more dry and waxy while the primas are more slick and greasy. I prefer the crayons but it is personal preference:)

[@deborahlynch980]

Lindsay I was wondering....when you use water soluable oil pastels do you need to set aside brushes, water container, ect? I am wondering if the oil leaves any residue in the tools used. Also a tip for you....a good water container....I eat a lot of Chobani yogurt. The label easily peels off and it leaves you with a while container that makes it easy to see if your water is clean...and if you eat the yogurt anyhow...they are free!!!!! I LOVE re-purposing things!!!! Especially trash....and these cups are very nice!!!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I don't , I use my acrylic brushes with nylon bristles for them and they work well.

[@christierella]

Thanks for the heads-up, great review!

[@babodie1]

I can depend on you for an honest comparison and opinion. Thanx for that

[@diannadiatz1140]

Dear Lindsay, Can the new Prima Water Soluble Oil Pastels be used on fabric? If so, would you iron it to make it permanent on fabric? How do these pastels compare with Inktense pencils and blocks? Thank you for your lively and honest reviews! Best regards, Dianna

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They might stain the fabric but I would not trust them not ti washout. They are creamer than the inktense blocks which feel chalky. Both are good though:)

[@diannadiatz1140]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your feedback on this. Too many wonderful arts and craft supplies to buy/or try them all -- except for you! You are an amazing young woman -- balancing your career, your family, and your pets (lol)! You are so full of joy and enthusiasm! Have a wonderful week! Best regards, Dianna

[@anniewait6079]

Dianna Diatz

[@cherylsigler]

THANK YOU*** I am on a limited budget monthly and barely have money to save , this will be perfect. I have always wanted to stock up on gelatos,etc. but NEVER COULD AFFORD. I wonder how long this offer is good for, because I can't get them till end if next month. THANK YOU *****

[@rhondamagee7459]

nice Lindsay :) thanks

[@terrie1226]

I like how you compare one brand from another...it's so helpful... But I was getting dizzy from you moving your swat paper from one side to the other...less movement please.....tfs

[@DrummerGrrrl]

It's SWATCH paper, not swat paper.

[@debbiewoten9403]

Last year I bought on sale at Walmart (don't know what I paid)in the kids section some oil sticks called master of the arts that are so much like gelato's. I think they were 3 or 4 to a package and I got a package of matalic ones too.

[@karenmccabe2167]

@Joe Maysky I have the Lyra's and the Neo II (caran d ache), honestly.....I prefer the Neos. They have tons more colors and in my experience, they dissolve a bit more completely. That said, I've had my Lyras for about 12 years, so maybe the Neos will do the same in a few years. I also have the Portfolios, tho I rarely use them. I prefer water based crayons to oil.

[@cloverrabbit5622]

I enjoyed your review. I've been thinking about buying some water /oil pastels, but I do have some gelatos already. Hummm...do I really need them then ? Thanks Lindsay.

[@beaudeleon2532]

Thanks for the review especially since I have been looking for them but I already have the gelatos and especially since if I gesso a surface the gelatos move like crazy so I don't have to worry about the fact that the Prisma moves a little better. But I wanted to ask, you mentioned that the watercolor crayons are very versatile, can you tell us what different ways you can use the watercolor crayons that may be different than any of the watercolor oil pastels?

[@arlyhelm6219]

Use up one art supply before buying another?? Heresy, Lindsay! ;-)

[@jjwinans1461]

+arly helm Oh, that's funny...

[@plants4thewin]

arly helm OMG, that's sooooooo funny. That would be "sensible" but NO FUN. 😂

[@christinacunningham4493]

Is that even a thing? Lol

[@waiferzplz1686]

Couldn't you use a workable fixative to cover you work after your done using the oil pastels? Wouldn't that work like putting it under glass?

[@Misana]

Learned something new. Thanks.

[@terrilea5146]

Thank you!! Perfect. Exactly what I needed to make my decision. I do have a question. Do you think the Primas would be safe for scrapbooking once water was applied?

[@soniabrickell4268]

Hi Lindsay you are my inspiration. Are these oil pastels archival ,fade resistant. As like other pastels they need to be put behind glass or can you protect them in other ways . Thank you 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'd put them behind glass. I'm not sure about the lightfastnes but I think they are made by mungyo so you might be able to get more info there.

[@chantaldowling4342]

Would these work good in a journal or will they rub onto the page in front of them?

[@paulage1art]

Will the oil pastels smear onto other paper if they touch each other? Or if your fingers rub image when you are done with project? If they need sealed, what do you recommend? Thanks for the review - just bought the Primas.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+paulage1art if you blend them with your finger, water or a baby wipe they are fine unsealed. the blending locks them into the paper.

[@WendeeNeilson]

Thanks for that demonstration. Do you think it matters what kind of paper, card stock versus watercolor paper? They look fun just to use.

[@StylHarmony]

Nice review thanks. I will keep my portfolio because cheaper. but they look ok.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+StylHarmony good idea, thre is not enough difference to buy the Primas unless you want them if you have portfolio

[@whimsicalendeavors]

hello, could you tell me the name of the stamp set you used? thanks for the review

[@deborahlynch980]

Another question.y birthday is n the way and it is a big "zero birthday" so I thought a larger then normal gift would be okay....so I asked hubby for the Caran d'Ache Neocolor II Artists' Crayons. Now as you know these are expensive but I did find them on Amazon at a fairly good price as compared to to the online art supply stores. I am a professional acrylic painter so I have experience with a brush. I know me....I would want them all so I asked for the set of 84 because in the end I know I will want them all. I made that mistake when I bought my Faber Castell Polychromos. Anyhow...armed with all that info I want your opinion.....is there something out there you would buy and still be satisfied? Keep in mind one of the things I am considering this is a lifetime set. They sell open stock so that's great and I would more then likely also add the metallic set to this.....so what would you buy? Thanks Lindsey.

[@pokey3010]

Thanks for doing this, you save us money.

[@WasteSomeTimeWithMaggie]

Very Cool.

[@ANB1988BNA]

Both of those are a lot cheaper on amazon just bought some

[@veritasca24]

I couldn't find info on the stamps. Would you post what brand and where I can purchase them? I like the flowers and bird designs, thanks for making the video.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+veritasca24 stampin up:)

[@kimberlywalker1015]

Great information ☺

[@babaandthebean8564]

I didn't like the Gelatos because they never seems to dry fully. I found them difficult to layer over without mixing or blending, ended up giving them away. How do these stack up regarding dry time. Do they work like watercolors or more like oits? Thank Susan

[@carolinedashchi7220]

Thank you for the comparison! What is the name of the stamp set you used?

[@artistjanbeasley4264]

Hi Lindsay, can you use these with colored pencils & other supplies gel pens, alcohol markers?

[@cheryls_creative7048]

Thanks for this, its really helped :)

[@AntoinetteEmily]

Looks like these have a really nice color payoff.

[@blankmission5369]

Okay I want to get into water soluble oil pastels for use in my coloring books and also for use as art. last I checked the Pentel is really expensive and hard to get. So I'm deciding between these primas and the mungyo water soluble oil pastels. The mungyos are less expensive and you get more colors. So I'm a bit weary of the mungyos and don't know what to purchase? I do have the soft pastels by mungyo and they are ok for my purposes. I also love the nu pastels by prismacolor and know they can be used with water as well although I have yet to find a tutorial demonstrating this. I plan on getting some online next week open stock to try them out. My question to you: Pentel, prima or mungyo water soluble oil pastels? I love the neo colors but they are so expensive and some of the colors in the whole set are really close too each other so I don't believe I need the whole set. Im really lost here as this is a new media to me and I don't want to be disappointed with the oil pastels I buy or worse yet buy the mungyos and they suck and I think it's just a me problem. I realize this is a old video but thanks for any help you may be able to offer.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The mungyo are identical to prima, I am 99% sure they make them for prima. I'd go with them. I've not heard of Pentel water soluble but their regular oil pastels are inexpensive.

[@blankmission5369]

@@thefrugalcrafter awesome! Thanks so much for your help. I knew if anyone could give advice about the Pastels it would be you. I've been watching you use different kinds of pastels in your videos and knew you would know. I've learned alot from you and also Cindy cink channel. She's no longer making videos tho. Check her channel out, she uses them with great results in books. So between you and her I have two off the best teachers for this medium. I'm so excited, I know I will love them as I love pastels (all kinds) and also all water mediums. Thanks again. Also the mungyos come in water soluble pearlescent as well and they are very inexpensive.

[@fv3503]

Hi . Your channel is awesome so helpful. I just started to color and need your help . What are the best watercolor paint set that I should buy ? I want the color to be vivid . Thank you so much .

[@thefrugalcrafter]

There are tons, just get a professional brand and you will be fine:)

[@lindawalker9684]

Thanks for sharing.

[@staceyn6075]

thay look kool but i dont have any of them just water colors n water color pencils...

[@veystone2580]

Hi Limsday. Regarding the Portfolios, do you have any idea if they change their wrapper? All videos I've found reviewing the Portfolios, I see them having a golden wrapper but I bought a set last week, and the wrapper is black. And they are SO WEAK in pigment dry and with water they are even worst! Im so dissapointed. I bought 2 boxes cause (since they are not sold open stock) I wanted to avoid needing to go back to the art store. (Is about 2 hours away from me.) And yes, both sets are just as bad. The outer box is exaxtly the same as rhe one you showed. Is it possible they changed their formula?! I could never get hues like you got on your swatch card with my Portfolios! Im about to toss them out!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sounds like they did. What a shame!

[@christennacarr2917]

I'm still a little confused. Do you prefer the Primas over the Caran D Ashe?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I prefer Caran Dache but they are more expensive and firmer.

[@rainforme1850]

I just bought the caren dashe. Looking for alternative to gelatos

[@rainforme1850]

I’m a true beginner. Appreciated your comparison especially for me a newbie to all things art

[@MsNiqabi]

I have never used this before, can you say if they are permanent? thanks sameha

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

Can you brush a medium or varnish over them once they are dry without them smudging?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Tracey Platt I have not tried it. Use a soft brush and light touch if you do

[@kdassaro]

Lindsay, I enjoyed this video and saw a great deal on them so I grabbed them. Do you have any idea what pens I can use to write over them? I made a great background in my art journal and now can't find a pen to use to write none of them show up. Any suggestions? Thanks for your videos.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I suggest a Posca paint marker, you can get a really fine tip from that brand too.

[@kdassaro]

Ok, Thank you so much

[@Skinnychelle48]

Will they smudge with ur finger over Gesso?

[@faigie2002]

what about on silicon stamps?

[@noreenaltaf4911]

I was using my oil pastels from pentel and they were a bit too creamy and waxy so i could not add details. Do you have any advise?😕

[@colourcrazy1100]

Maybe you can use a blunt and a sharp stick to scrape out some of the excess pastel for detailing?

[@livethegoodlife1740]

hello should you use water with oil paints?

[@chantaldowling4342]

Do you think the neocolor or prima would be better?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

depends on what you are painting, I like the Neocolor2 crayons a bit more but they are 3x the price so whether it is enough of a difference is up to you, also prima is more blendable so it totally depends on your style

[@jesusredeemed]

I bought some oil pastels from a thrift store, some Loew Cornell and they are hard and not water soluble at all. Is it the brand, the age or the type of oil pastels? I have to press really hard to color with them and when I tried to wet them to color on a stamp it didn't work at all. I had to rub them hard on the stamp too and they did not transfer, even when I tried to heat the stamp with the oil pastel to see if they'd work.

[@rainbowferndesigns]

Does the box say water soluble oil pastels or just oil pastels because there's a big difference

[@jesusredeemed]

Just oil pastels so that answers my question. Will need to find some water soluble ones.

[@kawaiigamer7726]

loooooove

[@bigdee2507]

Neocolor 2

[@MarieMandolin]

8 from me. Marie

[@Dellaclassysassydiva617]

tfs

[@edeneverly2573]

I don’t consider Prima a “crafting” company. They are the most popular, hottest company for mixed media ARTISTS.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I don't look at craft as being less than art. Prima was originally a scrapbooking company and famous for paper flowers.

[@robinsartsandcrafts6500]

What ever happened to Prima? I haven’t seen any of their supplies in a long time.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They changed the name in their art supplies to "art pholosophy" and their papercraft stuff is still prima

[@robinsartsandcrafts6500]

Only you would know that. Thank you Lindsay

[@kawaiigamer7726]

second

[@mahoganylee2764]

Too amizing

[@O2BSoLucky]

Disregard my deleted comment, it was a youtube thing!

[@doralevitt2879]

Can you talk a little slower please??