Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens Intro

[@celtpro]

These pens remind me of a set I got as a gift 35 years ago. It is great to see inks blend so well, without causing streaks.

[@PriscillaWarsley]

Jennifer, I'm so grateful you have these videos and tutorials of the Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens...and I'm happy I found these videos. I have been looking at the Copic markers for months and trying to get the nerve to purchase a few but was never able to make my first purchase. I couldn't figure it out, until I saw this video. What I realized was that I actually wanted was a marker/pen with the brush tip. So now that I've been introduced to these...through your videos. I am excited about purchasing and sooooo happy I waited. I know these don't compare to the Copics but these are more of what I was looking for. I'm so excited and can't wait to get the 60 pack....yes...I'm going for the 80 collection! Thanks again!!

[@holmes864]

Jennifer, This is why I love what you do: you are so great about providing lots of alternatives to get a certain look, and you are so reassuring like "you don't need all the colors of these markers!". You have SAVED me so much money by giving me lots of uses for products I already own and for not making me panic when I don't have THE right supply on hand :o)

[@Shirls_FreedomStitcher]

I had never even heard of these pens until a few weeks ago when you first showed them on a video. I think I'm in love all over again. These pens are great! Looks like I've got something else to put on my "to buy" list. Thanks for introducing them to us all.

[@patgasko3204]

Thanks Jennifer for all the wonderful information on the Zig Real Brush Pens I've learned so much. Your right about Amazon's prices thanks for more helpful information.I really like when you demo the pens and the blending their colors.Great videos.

[@nancyhansen8844]

These pens look awesome, it looks so easy to watch you use them. Thanks Jennifer.

[@mypandapaints5854]

Haven't finished watching the video but had to comment on how much of a genius you are! Putting the color on the end of the cap?!?! Who else but you would have thought of it? You're amazing.

[@jennifermcguireink]

My Panda Paints xo

[@Lisa-eh1jd]

I really enjoyed your video. You knew exactly what you wanted to demonstrate and say about the markers. You were obviously well prepared. I enjoyed so much I have subscribed!

[@Bunny_the_Rabbit]

What nice colors these are. Can't wait to see the 2nd video. Great tip about putting the color on the cap.

[@salleep.9818]

These are neat! It's just one fabulous product after the other these days. Added to my ever-growing wishlist.

[@valeriebreingan147]

I've simply got to get these an play with them.The vibrancy is amazing . I'm excited to put an order in for them.Thanks Jennifer 😊

[@22kmperry]

Great tutorial, Jen! I just bought a lot of these pens, and came online to see how to use them. So glad I found your site.....the blending ideas for these fun pens is just what I needed!

[@KateD]

My Zig markers just arrived and I'm so glad I came across your video. Great information - and I LOVE the hole-punch tip for the lids. Brilliant idea! Thanks!

[@deniseward6207]

Great videos! I loved how easily you achieved the rich colors on each card by using these Zig products! I don't do much coloring now since I don't have the supplies for this kind of thing; I'm just barely getting enough supplies to stamp. But this looks like a great technique to try! Thanks, Jennifer, for the educational video! :)

[@Usdukes]

I just ordered these pens the other day and can't wait to get them and play!!

[@kathypatterson4630]

Thank you, Jennifer. I ordered a set, 30 I think, but haven't gotten them yet. I can't wait to try watercolor.

[@sacconner]

Of course I had to have these Jennifer, because I knew they would help me become a somewhat better watercolorists. LOL! My DH gave a 36 pack set of these to me as part of my Mother's Day gift. I have play around with them and really like how they blend and work wet water. Thanks for the tip on putting the color of the pen on the top of the pen.

[@merrymacmurphy]

great tip about making the color topper for the pen, thanks!

[@SusieLaLonde]

I'm so excited. My Daughter just got me a 24 set for Christmas. I've seen this video before I ever thought I'd be fortunate enough to get my own but I had to re-visit your videos because I really think your tips are awesome and I'm going to be incorporating them when my markers arrive. Unfortunately I've got to wait until January (really don't know why it's going to take so long and I'm so anxious about them by the time they get here I'll have no hair left) But long story short, Thank you for your videos!

[@jenmckeeman]

Very nice review! I loved how your thoughts were so well thought out and orderly in how you presented them. :) Keep doing reviews like this - you are awesome at it!

[@j9cardstock354]

These look fantastic. I am debating whether to start buying copics but these seem like a pen that would meet my needs better as i really like a watercolour look.

[@scrapowlame1153]

I so appreciate this video. I have been contemplating for a while to buy these or not. And now thanks to you I'm going to order. Thank you!

[@mackycabangon8945]

I might buy this in the future. i think around 20 colors is good.

[@isalocqs]

You are so amazing...I LOVE your videos so much....your cards and tutorials are so helpful😙

[@ahaaha8835]

I have the 80 set. Its so amazing!

[@kb946]

Thanks! I hope you have the full 80 set now!

[@LisaYoungmpp]

These look so COOL!!!!

[@SKnecht1948]

Those birds are beautiful.

[@sharonfrench1087]

Great blending, on my to get list.

[@carolsze6559]

Looks like fun. Thanks for the demo. It was quite thorough. Have you tried coloring directly onto stamps and then add water for loose watercolor? It would be interesting to see that as well.

[@JunePoulin83]

I'm so happy for you videos. the little circles you make to show the colours... what size are the "holes"? thank you for your great videos. just got these for Christmas 😉

[@misscheesecake1952]

Thank you Jennifer..I needed this explanation of Zig Clean Markers

[@jennifermcguireink]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MameysMedley]

I LOVE your videos Jennifer!!! I learn so much! Thank you!!

[@staceylovespaper]

Love the insights!! Thank you so much for all the great info

[@Dunjunbane]

Thanks for the videos. Brush pens are notorious for running out of ink quickly. I take it these are not refillable?

[@dvcrztb]

Very interesting and will look into these.

[@seemakazmi965]

Just bought 12 pack on Amazon - hope to use them soon!

[@margarethouse9128]

awesome set.

[@KamilaRoutsis]

These seem awesome! I will most definitely look into these :) thanks for sharing!

[@diantian7169]

Thank you. Great video. Do recall which strong liquid adhesive you used to apply the circles to the pen caps?

[@LottieSue]

Looks yummy but are they permanent when dry?

[@sandybeebe9149]

Water based ink is the ticket..I have learned with alcohol brush pens the paper is the key to spreading the paint for blending ..while water based ink also does well with the right paper...Mixed media paper works well .Its smooth surface .

[@gagarance]

There's an 80 set you can buy it on amazon!

[@cinnyslittlefriends1379]

Garance Art I’ve even seen a 90 set! I can’t afford it... but it looks super cool!

[@aptwalker2009]

Had to look these up right away :) Haven't even seen the whole video, but your recommendation was incentive enough. I did find the 60 color set on Amazon for $65, free shipping, coming from the Japan outlet, so it will take a bit longer to arrive, but a great price break over going through the middle men that resell the sets here in the US. I've ordered from Japanese and European companies before and always had great success through Amazon.

[@pamnutting]

Patricia Walker Patricia, where did you find the 60 set for $65? I jut looked & it's $119. :(

[@online22much]

Pam Nutting I also saw a set of 60 on Amazon for about $65 (Kuretake ZIG clean color 60 color set TC-6600/60V --Japan import), BUT they showed the double-tipped markers NOT Clean Color REAL brushes. And the Jennifer's link/Amazon is $115.

[@aptwalker2009]

Pam Nutting LIke Mary Ann Evans, I looked again and it says they are Clean color, but they are the bullet tipped double markers...so that wasn't obvious until I looked at all of the pictures. I'm going to notify them that they have the wrong title on this item.

[@pamnutting]

Mary Ann Evans Thanks!

[@pamnutting]

Patricia Walker Thanks!

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Thanks for the demo! I did check these out and there are to expensive for my budget.

[@jennifermcguireink]

Jeanie Gregory watch amazon. sometimes the price drops.

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Thank you Jennifer!

[@donnadacy5876]

Thanks for sharing your take on these. I might have to get a twelve pack and try them. I already have spectrum noir and SU so I better start slow...:D

[@emendee1]

Thanks for this video. I was interested in more about them, so now I can get some. THANKS

[@harpsicello]

great video! esp. the blending technique. thanks! :)

[@marigoldStudio]

Hi Jennifer, thanks for a great video again!!! i'm sold on these markers and just ordered a pack after much resisting!!! :) just wondering what you use as a table/lap desk while coloring on the go? I'm such a person and would really love to use my time creatively too... Thanks!

[@wuangelina]

Japan Square sells these sets for a pretty reasonable price, so I would check their website out if you're interested! I also saw the Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolor sets there, too. I don't know if they're cheaper than Amazon, though!

[@susanhamilton1822]

I could not find anything called Japan Square. Could you supply a link please?

[@debbieelholm3017]

Jennifer, how do these compare to the Spectrum Aquas, which I just bought and love? By the way, I'm not giving on my dream of owning every Copic color. I hope to buy a nice selection this summer. But I am curious as to how these compare to the Aquas which you can do the same techniques as these pens.

[@jennifermcguireink]

Debbie Elholm i don't think there is a need to own all the copics - so many are VERY close in color. these are very different than the aquas. they have a brush tip and blend without water. the aquas are nice, too.

[@missesblueberry7601]

fantastic video! purchased them! *~*

[@jerrysmith9348]

Hello Jennifer Love all your creations and you have inspired me to start using ink and stamps can you tell me where i can get these pens in the uk please thank you Jerry

[@createbymestudio7592]

80 Pack is NOW available which is awesome!

[@inanelson2140]

Wow. I'm am not really great at watercoloring although I love the look of it. These pens look amazing.

[@uzma3798]

Can you use these pens on regular plain paper? Will they bleed?

[@1Heimat]

Hi there, I love your video and I am totally new to coloring, so please excuse my question, but are those refillable? Like I said, I am new to this and so this is maybe not smart to ask, but I don't like to waist things and would love to get something refillable. Thank you for you help.

[@pankloks]

Hello Jennifer, I was just curious what kind of mixing palette are you using in this video at 5:42. It looks like thick plastic but I’m unsure what it is. I really like it, and would like to try it with my zig markers. :)

[@skeskali]

This is really helpful - thanks for the video. I'm a beginner who has only just discovered working with watercolour brush markers and stamps. Can you tell me what kind of ink you use on the stamped images? I notice they don't blend or bleed into the watercolours. Thanks!

[@jennifermcguireink]

+skeskali hero arts black dye ink

[@skeskali]

Jennifer McGuire Ink Thank you!

[@deepowers3117]

Hi, Jennifer. I just found these Zig water-based pens that I bought about 10 years ago in my super budget restricted art supplies that I never got to use. I don't know where I got them, and the only English on the package says made in Japan, which I am glad to hear, because the quality of their brushes is supposed to be very good. Unlike on Amazon, every single pen is shrink wrapped, and the one I unwrapped to see if they were any good, was very moist. What a surprise! I am looking forward to finding out how to use them and appreciate you letting us know that watercolor paper is best for them. Is there any particular brand or weight of paper that you advise, or is all watercolor paper 140 lbs? I would like to know if there are any coloring books with the right paper for the 36 set of these water-based markers (pens?) If so, are there any that you would recommend for a beginning color book coloring enthusiast? I like realistic looking animals, under water ocean pictures with pretty fish and other critters, beautiful, fancy birds and flowers. I have only tried colored pencils before now, so I would love to see any tutorials you have made on how to use these pens. I have just subscribed to your videos and gave you an appreciative thumbs up. Thank you for telling us about this product!

[@karentalbot4372]

80 color pack is now available through Amazon

[@michellegriffin9679]

Hi Jennifer, Thought I'd ask you as you may know the answer given all your research.. Are the ones on Amazon supposed to come individually wrapped too? I posted the question to some of the buyers and so far all the responses have been 'No' they were not individually wrapped. Do you have any idea why this would be? Is it because they are so discounted?

[@slp1842]

These look fabulous! Just ordered some from amazon! What do you think would be the best way to store them? Tip down! On their side? I'm not quite sure!

[@jennifermcguireink]

slp1842 i emailed company to ask. will let you know.

[@scrapgirl14671]

I have had the 12 color set for about 3-4 years now and have stored them every which way and they are still juicy and vibrant and beautiful! I usually store things horizontally, but right now I have these brush tip up and they are fine. I hope that helps. I am sure the company will give Jennifer a correct answer, but at least I haven't had them get ruined from being in a wrong position.

[@slp1842]

Awesome, thanks ladies! They arrive tomorrow, can't wait to play!

[@naeadae6405]

I usually use Copic sketch, how will these do on coloring books. And I also like to print out some of the images I'm coloring on half sheets. Is there a certain type of paper I need or use? Will the water color muddle the printed lines form an inkjet?

[@karleeetter2759]

Have you or someone you know, ever used these brushes to add color and details to baked (or unbaked) polymer clay. Thanks.

[@pacificfirebrush]

Great video! I got the Kuretake black brush pen for Christmas and I've been wishing they had colored ones :) If I was to use my black pen to ink a drawing, and let it dry and then color it with these, would the black bleed when these touched it? Thanks so much!

[@sidekiqs1965]

Well, i use a different water based brush pen for inking but it bleeds a bit (something to a dark to light gray ish) whenever i color it. Your best best is using something that doesn't bleed. Make a swatch and see if it works or not!

[@sidekiqs1965]

*bet

[@pacificfirebrush]

Thank you Rina :)

[@LynnGalvanHippie-Chick]

I bought the 60 pack last year, I was wondering if there is a color chart for the other 20 thank you in advance

[@mazivco]

do they get dry if you dont use them for a while?

[@covid-19inthistogether96]

Nice video Jennifer! I have always loved the few Zig pens I owned, and just discovered the Zig "Kurecolor" line of alcohol markers from Jane Davenport. I just have one question. It seems like the paper is pilling up a bit, what is causing that?

[@jennifermcguireink]

Craftin Kate the paper is pilling with which markers?

[@covid-19inthistogether96]

I don't know if the paper is pilling or if some of the colors come out a little blotchy but I was referring to the Zig clean color real brush pens in your video.

[@jennifermcguireink]

Craftin Kate no - it looks like it when wet in the video but it is not pilling.

[@beekayford]

I just bought the 36-pack before I really knew anything about these. Do you happen to know if the pack of 12 would make the 36-pack be the same as the 48? In other words, are the 12 different from the 36?

[@sassyscrapper1]

I ordered these off Amazon after watching your video. I can't wait to get mine. They're being shipped from Japan so the ship time is long but I can't wait. Whoo Hoo!!! Jennifer, where did you buy your pack of 48?

[@jennifermcguireink]

sassyscrapper1 amazon, since i couldnt' find in craft stores a couple months back.

[@yaubelinda]

how do you compare these to distress markers ? i have a few distress markers but this zig pen looks really great ! dun think i have the dollars to invest on both sets...

[@jennifermcguireink]

Dumboelebichelin very different. apples and oranges. these have a brush tip

[@scrapgirl14671]

Jennifer is so right, they really are apples and oranges. I haven't had much luck with Distress Markers although I normally love Ranger products. I find these to be so juicy, vibrant and easy to use. The brush tip in these is an actual brush, very different than the "brush nib" on the Distress Markers. Maybe get one of these and try it and then decide which you like better before investing in one or the the other?

[@angelacamoes]

help i got only one pink zig brush because i'm broke and I really don't know what to do with it

[@elisaluo8208]

sunhee calligraphy

[@GetBant]

Could you just store the pens upside down as they have coloured bottom caps, they really should look to add a colour to the cap tho!

[@BlazinRedxDragon]

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[@jennifermcguireink]

MYT CR8TiV no need for them all. :)

[@michellemullen388]

MYT CR

[@yiting-_-zz7417]

Prismacolor isn’t that expensive (now at least). I was able to get a 72 pack of premier colored pencils for $24 and their markers are under $2 each

[@savannahkraus4818]

There is an eighty set that came out now

[@JrsScraptacularMom]

I have a quick question....Are these permanent once dry? Can you work over them after they have dried with other wet media or do you have to seal them with a fixative first?

[@BrooHow3167]

They can be reactivated with water

[@JrsScraptacularMom]

+Brooklyn Howard thank you. so i guess if i invest in these i need to find a good sealer/workable fixative. thanks again.

[@EllieBellASMR]

Can u use a normal wet brush instead of a water brush???

[@annafaso9970]

Yes you can

[@ohmiiiart7541]

I've been having some trouble blending them. What paper do you recommend?

[@inkthatcard1977]

Does she have a craft room tour video if so can you link it below I really would love to see it

[@jennifermcguireink]

Ink That Card i will have some soon

[@inkthatcard1977]

Aww thank you for answering I love your videos and love your work

[@robin2012ism]

great! thanks!!!

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Very neat Jennifer! Watercolor hates me 💔

[@heartfeltgreetingco]

Jennifer - are your pens showing any sign of drying up yet? I'm trying to find out how soon a pen goes dry, since it doesn't look like they're refillable. TIA!

[@jennifermcguireink]

Renee VanEpps not at all. and i use a lot.

[@heartfeltgreetingco]

Ok thank you Jennifer!

[@sznana]

+Jennifer McGuire Ink I have had my pens for less than a year, have only used them a few times and now I see they are drying out. Not sure what to do?

[@michelenunyabiz7776]

Hi Jennifer....i REALLY need some help. I have ordered these TWICE from Amazon and with BOTH boxes the markers are not real "juicy".....i sent back the first box......but before i send this second one back i wanted to ask.......are they supposed to be NOT as juicy as markers tend to be?? I have the 60 set, by the way. Also, the pens were NOT individually wrapped......are they supposed to be? I REALLY like these....the ones that do work are great but 90 bucks is alot to spend. Both boxes were marked "new" but I just dont know. Do you have any thoughts that might help?

[@louisehemsley3341]

Hi Michelle, like you, I ordered a pack from Amazon, the 48 pack and I'm finding the same. Watching Jennifer's techniques the pens look very watery but mine aren't. Also, like yours, they were not individually wrapped. I'd love to know if there is anyone else out there who can answer this. It's real disappointing as I'm trying to create the cards Jennifer has made and it's just not working. Also, I'm not using water colour paper but Card!

[@michelenunyabiz7776]

+louise hemsley louise please keep in touch with me and let me know what you find out. I will let you know if i hear anything

[@colourcrazy1100]

I have the 36 pack of these, they aren't individually wrapped, and are pretty juicy except some of the greens.

[@maggiebaxter610]

Hi Louise ~ I didn't order mine from Amazon and when I received the 48 pack they were all individually wrapped as well as pretty darn juicy. I ordered mine from another online store (Blitsy.com) so I just assumed that they would all be individually wrapped. I know that when I got a free sample in an order from a stamp company, that marker was also individually wrapped. Hope this has helped and sorry you're having so much trouble.

[@pegy7705]

I just received my pens. I'm trying to find information on the best way to store them...meaning horizontal, or ink side down...do you know?

[@duncan8220]

Peg Y t.

[@laura4562]

There is a set of 90 now

[@pamnutting]

I think I'm in love - again. I have to go find them. Hope I can afford them.

[@ClaireWill71uk]

80 set now on market

[@advingan]

Hi Jennifer, are u aware if these pens are refillable? Thanks

[@jennifermcguireink]

Advin Gan i have emailed them to ask. i don't think so though

[@scrapgirl14671]

I have had the 12 set for 3-4 years and they are still going strong. Now I don't create huge washes with them, but they are still juicy and vibrant so I think they will last a good long time before you need to replace them. Hope this helps!

[@Nicolec23]

There is a 80 set to get all of them

[@susanhamilton1822]

There is an 80 set now! :)

[@Avideo666]

WOW! Now those are super cool. I think I may need to get another job for my Paper Habit...

[@entername3260]

Nice😍

[@feliciab33]

Are they refillable?

[@DeeDigs]

Felicia Monique Hi, I just looked on amazon and they are not refillable.

[@jennifermcguireink]

Felicia Monique no

[@haileybailey7453]

are these like copics

[@MondayMorningMist]

No, in my opinion the two are quite different in my opinion aside from both being markers. Copics are alcohol based, while Zig are water based, which makes blending different. The Zig markers are more comparable to watercolors as you can use water to blend them, and work better when used on watercolor paper, while Copics work better on smooth papers like cardstock. The two also have different tips, with Copic being felt tipped and Zig markers have bristle tips, much like paint brushes.

[@haileybailey7453]

ok thank you

[@nicje]

I used to have those water colour brush I lost it.... I found it again when I don’t need it and put it somewhere....and I lost it again when I need it..... it was like $18+ life...

[@nicje]

I found it..... I don’t need it..... yay....

[@trrpin]

♡

[@AndreaMarie123]

One of many times that someone has enabled me to purchase something after I have watched a video on it.. lol.. just purchased the 60 set from your link.. :) thanks for the video..

[@missesblueberry7601]

Hey there :) After i watched your videos about the zig clean colour real brush pens i decided to buy them too. One of the reason is that i'm kinda a artist (instagram: misses.purpleberry) and i wanted to try out something else..but i got them and realized that they don't blend when i'm doing it...i tried out different papers & techniques - like on print-paper, in my hard cover sketchbook and on (extra bought) 250g drawing 'karton' (i don't know what it's calling in english) but nothing helped... do you have any ideas what could be the reason they don't blend? :(

[@TheAngelgirl2098]

misses blueberry you need to use watercolour paper you can get hot pressed or cold pressed

[@PapiJohn710]

Lol the bottom of the pen has a colored piece of plastic to show you what color it is that your grabbing