Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pen Review, Demo & Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Kuretake Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pen Review, Demo & Comparison By now you have probably heard about these fabulous markers that have been taking the crafting word by storm (OK I could probably say that about 10 different brands right now LOL!) but what makes these different are the fact that they have real brush bristles rather than a felt brush nib. Is this important to you? For some this will be an awesome feature and for others it may not be. I got my markers from Hallmark Scrapbook: hallmarkscrapbo...
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In case any wants another opinion, I have owned these for 3-4 years and they are still juicy and colorful and blend wonderfully! I have stored them every which way and have had no leakage or drying out issues. They are truly unique and I love them. I agree with you Lindsay on the Distress Markers, I bought the whole set and they stink. They are dry and they grab the paper and won't blend at all unless I scribble them into a block or something first. I am NOT happy with them at all.
Maureen Hayes thanks!
Hello Miss Maureen! How often do you use them?
+Colour Crazy honestly I don't use them everyday. I certainly use them monthly, but I truly enjoy using Copics, colored pencils and other markers and pens, so I don't use these constantly. I hope that helps. 😉
+Maureen Hayes Thank you for the information, Miss!
I really admire your motherly skills. Moms definitely do not get enough credit, and you can hear how polite she was in the background, apologizing for interrupting. It must be difficult trying to film around a multiple children family, not to mention twin girls! oi! Happy belated mother's day, but that should be everyday!
Tricia Sunderland aww, thanks:) They are good kids:)
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Hi Lindsay. I have a little feedback for you on this review. I own all the markers you discussed except the WN. The best feature of the Zig is that you can paint into a wet area whether it is wet with clean water or a different color. You cant really do that with any of the nib type markers because they absorb the liquid back into the nib. I'm not sure if that is clear but I hope you know what I mean. These also work extreemely well with the tip to tip method as well as laying down pigment and the placing water just at the edge to bleed into it. I dont feel like they really fall in the same class as the nib watercolor products because the brush takes them to a hole new category. You reviewed them as if they were a water soluable marker. I wish you would have reviewed them like you did the Gansai Tambi, using watercolor techniques because that is what really makes them stand out. Oh, and about getting the other colors. Yes, yes, yes. There are some really lovely soft pale colors that you don't always see in other sets as well as some nice vibrant colors that really do make it look like you copic colored your image. I request that you do a watercolor video using these colors as if they were just coming from your pan. Thanks for the review. I know some people think you should just make things. I personally buy many items based on yours and other peoples reviews.
Tammy Mohr Thanks for the feedback Tammy, I will do just that!
Tammy Mohr thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Yep, doing tip-to-tip blending is one of my favorite aspects to these pens over others. It really works beautifully with these pens! I also like putting the inks from these pens down on an acrylic block and mixing them with water to soften them before putting them to paper. That really extends the palette with more pale options than are available in my set. Even diluted with water and being more pale, they are still just as beautifully vibrant as when using them full strength. Can you tell I LOVE these pens?! LOL
TheDailyMel thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich its so cool to put blue down on a block and pick up with say a yellow marker. You can actually see the green in the bristles and it lays down a perfect gradient from green to yellow. These are truely awesome.
Wow, you are all wonderful, I didn't even know this kind of brush markers existed. I want to explore my creative side to see how it works. I'm doing some stuff for my girl friend :D Thanks for the videos, the advise, and also the comments both from author and other users!
Tammy Schenzel question, when you paint tip to tip, from two colours so different like blue and yellow, does the yellow tip get stained? I mean, permanently? Thanks.
I have had mine for over 12 yrs l don't use them alot but l just pulled them out and they are like brand new and bright..
north shore thanks for this comment!!😀 I bought mine about 16 months ago, (when I discovered RUclips?! Lol 😂 I guess I’m a little behind in the times!! 52 yrs old!) I only used them once!! Unfortunately/fortunately I’ve become more addicted to art tutorials, than actually Doing actual art so far?!😳 I first found Lindsey❤️, Steve from “ The Mind of Watercolor” and Carrie from “The Watercolor Misfit” they are my true inspirations!!❤️ BUT somewhere in this wonderful journey of learning on RUclips, I also found card making!! ( I CANT believe how much more “STUFF/product” is out there now, compared to my scrapbooking days in the 90s?!!) So I’ve been on a spending spree ( PLEASE don’t think I’m bragging!! I’m not! I’m a huge bargain shopper, I totally live paycheck to paycheck!) buying what I think I need for painting, cardmaking and resin projects!! Crazy right??!! I know I have to stop, I have major organizing to do, so I can get going!! ( if I had just stuck with watercolor/acrylics, and really listened to Lindsey❤️ about being frugal, and that we “DON’T NEED EVERYTHING!” I probably wouldn’t be feeling so overwhelmed!🥺 My next DREAM TUTORIAL💗😇 would be LINDSEY DOING A SPRING CLEANING OF HER CRAFT ROOM (NOT that it needs it!! But she has TONS of “stuff” she’s acquired over the years, and I love the fact it’s not a fancy craft room with all built in Cabinets, and so on!!) AND SEEING STEP by STEP HOW😀 SHE DOES IT??? MAYBE Lindsey will think about this?? Who knows?? But HOW nice would it be, to watch a step by step clean out/ bring back it all back in and organize it, with the same storage solutions you already have??? Sorry to have blabbered on for so long, but while I was writing this to u, more things kept popping up in my head?! Liz Cape Cod Massachusetts 😊💗
I Love watching your content, you make me feel human.. I buy markers off kijiji for cheap before I Go to the art store. I was giifted these markers years ago and now im getting into waterbased markers. I don't feel bad for buying art supplies anymore. I collect them and use them when the mood is right. Art has helped me heal from drama and trauma.. thank you Lindsay your my go to right now.
Seeing this review in March 2024! I’ve been trying to figure out which brush markers to buy and I will def go for the Zig. Your review and the comments have me sold! Kuretake products in general are amazing.
Glad it was helpful!
thank you for the review!! I think they are wonderful but not something I need....yet anyway..... well, maybe.....
I really like these but really can't afford them. I put some food coloring , liquid watercolor and distress reinkers in my cheapy water brushes just for fun, and had pretty much the same thing. Obviously the quality is different but for an art journal this will work ok for me. Thanks for the review and sharing.
I hope in the future you can afford them in the future
This is a fantastic review and demo! Great Job!
wow, thank you!
Have you tried the Kuretake felt tips and how do those compare to these “real brush” ones?
Amazing video, as always.
I haven't, sorry.
@@thefrugalcrafter thank you so much for replying! If I try them both myself, I will leave a comment here to add some personal impressions.
Reporting back as I was able to test both.
Well, the “real brush” as the name implies, has real bristles and it’s softer and less structured than the typical felt brush tip.
The “felt tip” is more akin to a tombow, though the tip is shorter. For a non-beginner or someone wanting to do lettering, the felt tip will feel more comfortable.
If the question is "Do you need another market?" The answer is always yes. Lol
Very interesting ! But that is hard to choose from. I definitely need to by some water based markers but don't know which one to pick. Maybe the Spectrum noir, because of the price and the easy lifting. But I also like the brush of these, gosh I don"t know.!!
StylHarmony if you are going to want to write AND ink up stamps go for the Spectrum Aquas, if you wnat to color detailed images and have a fine brush feel go for the Zig Kuretake, you can get by with a smaller pack of the zigs too for coloring.
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Yes it is also for stamping ! So yes the Spectrum will be perfect. Another question : they have different sets and I can't get all of them, so which sets first would you recommend ? Lets say two of them first ? Thank you.
StylHarmony gosh, for me probably floral and nature
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Great thanks !
Lindsay, I have been binge watching your videos. My apologies for any I forgot to give a thumbs up. I am now $1,237.26 in debt from buying all the fabulous products you use. (just kidding, but I wish I could buy them all!) Please keep creating and sharing. You are such a fun, outgoing, bubbly person and your videos are great.
OMG you gave me a small panic attach for a second LOL! I am glad you are enjoying the videos:)
SORRY, I was just being funny. Or I thought I was being funny... maybe not?! I am loving the videos. I did buy some Daniel Smith Watercolors and a Prima set on sale, with 10% off and free shipping. And a Meijelo palette at 65% off. Now I am in search of the right brush and paper for me and I will be all set. I made my nieces travel sets in Altoid tins, with inexpensive paint, mini ice cube trays and white appliance paint. I found small boards for 50 cents each, added a clip, and we are all enjoying watercolor painting. (I added glycerine to the paint just as you suggested. They worked out great. Thanks for that tip)
Hi Lindsay
I love ALL of your videos so THANKS for taking the time to make them!! I made 2 bookmarks on 140lb watercolor paper. I used the hot pink and red for my background. In about 6 weeks they faded to almost nothing. Have you had this problem? I also sealed it with a Prismacolor sealer for watercolors so I am not sure if that was the problem. Thx
Lindsay I just wanted to let you know that there is another company that makes these brush markers they are called Akashiya Sia and they are very similar but I would like you to look into them and see if you can tell a difference between the two. I do know one big difference is that the Zig has 80 colors (up to 60 in a pack and the last 20 individually) and the Akashiya only has 20 colors that I have been able to find. I have noticed a huge difference between the Zig and the Aqua from Spectrum markers. I'm not sure if it's my paper or what but I can't get them to blend out without seeing the line in the paper. Speaking of paper, have you done a review on watercolor paper??? If not have you thought of maybe doing one? I am having some serious issues trying to find a good watercolor paper that doesn't shred on me.
Try using Fluid water color paper: the easy block. Made by global art materials. I tried using the Tim Holtz paper which was okay but it would shred if I went over the paper too much.
Thanks I guess I will try that too. I just feel like a watercolor paper store right now with all the different ones I have bought and tried. Seriously I have like 6 different types, nope make that 7! LOL CRAZY right?!?! I am so tired of buying so many and not knowing what to look for. That is why I was asking thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich to see if she could do one if she has a selection of her own.
Hey, Ms. Lindsay I hope you see this post, as I have a question regarding the Arteza pens. They're relatively new (I think) and I'm curious because of price. My ZIG's are letting me down and the Tim's are totally giving me the same problems as yours... so, any knowledge of the Arteza's? TIA!! Love your videos, always a thumbs up!!
I'm still stuck on my Big Brush pens. I appreciate the demo, I do love the fact they are bristle brush tips...not felt tipped. Only because I like to sketch in my art journal, little bit of painting and a little bit of lettering.
christierella you can do the same techniques with the Pitts as long as yu blend when wet because they dry permanent.
Lindsay great reviews on the various markers. I find that I like the water markers much better to work with and Spectrum and now the Zig Clean Color are my favorites. I was wondering if the Zig are refillable? Or if its just the Alcohol markers need refilling? I also found Maureen Hayes comments very helpful as I'm just starting to use the water markers.
Thanks, Lindsay, I really appreciate the comparison you've done. I find it very helpful.
I actually really like my Distress Markers for a watercolor look, but Sandy Allnock said these were so different and worth getting too. Do you still think the 24 set is enough? I was leaning toward the 48 or 60. :) Would love to know your opinion. Thanks!
+CraftyPaws now that I have had these a while I would like to have more colors so I would say get the bigger set if you can swing it. I think if you are choosing between and the Gansai Tambi watercolors (refering to the comment you left on that video) I'd go with the markers because you can get comparable watercolors at a much lower price than the gansi tambis:)
+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Thank you so much for your reply Lindsay! I will definitely get these then and see if I can get the 60 set. :) Happy holidays to you and your family! Big hugs, Kristina
Thank you so much for the info! I've been trying to decide whether to get these pens & now I can make an educated decision instead of just buying them because everyone says they're wonderful!
just ordered than I'm so excited for them to arrive! thankyou for making this video I have been trying to find good markers that I can afford as an alternative to copics for such a long time.
I ordered Zig Clean Color watercolor from Amazon, I can't wait to use them. So excited.
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Hello Lindsay. I already have all of the spectrum markers and I hardly ever use them. I always have trouble blending and it seems like it takes forever. These look like the perfect thing for me. I think I just may give them a try next payday. I hope u can do a project with them soon.
dutch land will do:)
Lindsay, first off, thank you so much for this comparison & review! I have seen reviews of the Clean Color pens, but never a side-by-side comparison of them and other markers. One thing about the Spectrum Aqua markers that is different, is you can apparently not buy them individually, like you can with the Clean Color. I've been debating between the 2, but the Clean Color pens are winning out there, just for that reason. If one marker/pen runs out of ink, I don't want to have to buy 12 just to replace that one! Again, thanks. Now I just have to be able to afford the darn things! LOL
Andrea La Vigne Spectrum Aqua may offer open stock, they started doing that with the alcohol pens. The tips are nice on the Zigs though if you are a painter. Save up and wait for a sale:)
Loved this video and I was trying to make up my mind - you did it for me - Love the look of these Zig markers. Thank you so much
I love my distress markers!!! It's important to store them horizontally though. Thank you for the review. I'm really thinking of getting the Zig markers!!! 😊
Great video. Thanks for the examples. I just ordered a set of zigs and can't wait to get them!
I just had to comment on Hallmark Scrapbook. Just today I ordered some stamps etc. and in probably less than an hour later had a email that my order was shipped!! WOW I am still waiting for an order I placed in March from another place that does videos here wont name names, but won't ever order from them again if I ever do get my order. And yes keep checking Hallmark for items that sold out I got a stamp set that was out the last time I looked. Thanks so much I had never heard of Hallmark Scrapbook until I watched your Video. As for these markers they are on sale right now. I'd like to get them but holding out for now, gotta start using what I've got. I also bought a set of LaPlume? markers and on clearance they worked and when I went to use them again they were dried out. Any way of fixing these dried out markers??
Susan Wareham Yes. mix equal parts water and glycerin and add it to the pen barrell, you might be able to pull off the fine tip end and use an eyedropper to drop the fluid in. I've done it with all of my old waterbased markers.. I am so glad you like Hallmark Scrapbook too!
Hi Lindsay! I recently ordered the 60 pen set from Amazon, (more than I'll ever need, smiles) but sadly, they won't arrive until July! I didn't know about the individual markers, or I would have ordered a smaller set. Anyway, I'm also testing the Akashiya Sai watercolor brush pens and the Gansai Tambai watercolor set.
I have all of the Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and I'm happy with them. I was looking for a great watercolor marker because I'm really more of a watercolor artist. The Zig Clean Color Brush Pen markers are superior to most other watercolor markers. I really don't think you spent enough time devoted to what these markers can do and how they perform better than the other watercolor markers available. Please try to slow down and speak slower so that we can follow you better. Thanks.
I just bought these markers and they are awesome!! Price point is really good, I think.
After watching your review of the ZIG Clean Color Real Brush pens. They are the best markers I've used, really love them. Thanks for the review as I would never have known about them or even considered purchasing if I saw them.
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CardiffCrafter I am glad you like them, they are really nice and I think you could reuse them as brushes too after.
Lindsey, I hope you are being paid well for your endorsement of Hallmark Scrapbook. They are charging double the price for the same product that Amazon is charging. I purchased the 24 pack from Hallmark for $66.00, which I will be returning at my cost and also minus a 20% restocking fee. I purchased the 60 pack from Amazon for $77.00.
wow, you got a crazy good deal on amazon! You have to keep your eyes out because Amazon prices fluctuate to get people to buy then when the item ranks high they jack the price back up. Small sellers can't take the losses that Amazon can and sometime the manufactures undercut their wholesalers. I stand behind Hallmark Scrapbook, I usually find them to have the best price for the items they carry. Sorry for your trouble though:(
Hello Linsay Should the Zigs be stored horizontally or vertically. The Tombow water based markers how are they stored? Love your all your reviews🌸
I like the Spectrum Aqua markers - but I only purchased the colours I use. No point in overbuying or over-stocking... Spectrum Aquas can be used on Shrink plastic , but dilute them first in a plastic tile or similar. I found I could use the Kuretake Wink of Stella brush markers on Shrink plastic. Fun stuff! I have some Chameleon markers (alcohol) and the ever-popular Promarkers which are also effective on shrink plastic and Centura pearl. Need to test on Neenah Solar (forgot I had some!) now...!!!!
I have Whispers and Papermania, from years ago. I have always believed them to be the same product, but I could be wrong, they seem identical. Papermania are still available from Docrafts, but I don't know if they are the same as 15 (ish) years ago. I have been searching for a modern alternative to these pens, but so far none have come anywhere near the quality of these old pens, which are still working, none have dried up, lost their tip quality etc. The only ones I haven't tried so far, are the Tombows. I have order some really cheap ones...60 for £20. These have such excellent reviews I though it could be fun....or funny. Or just plain sad.
Hi Lindsay, great video. I was thinking to purchase a few watercolor markers because the one I've got don't lift up very well. These Kuretake Zig Clean Color seems to do their job pretty well so I'll give it a try. Thank you for the review :)
yes, they seem to lift better than other watercolor markers
where can you purchase zig clean brush pen what website.not ideal for me .thanks love watching.your so bubbly you put me a good mood
Eddie Coss here you go: hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/kuretake-zig-clean-color-real-brush-markers-pens-24-pc-set.html?aff=4
Absolutely LOVE my 48 marker set the colors are awesome! Purchased from Amazon
Thanks for the review. The butterflies turned out cute, tfs.
A few questions, if I may:
The Zig pens (I'm particularly interested in) - I take it that they are not maker pens/felt tip... the tip is actually a brush very much like the water pens for watercolour (as you also use in the video)?
What is inside the barrel? Is it a liquid filling like the water in the water pen barrel or is it ink/colour in sponge like inside a "normal" felt tip pen?
If you just want to use them like a felt tip pen, without any after-work blending or water, will they do OK?
I noticed that you blended colours with the one pen - how does it.. and how well does it, get rid of the picked-up colour.
I do notice that you keep colouring with the "contaminated" pen and it returns to its own colour quickly - are they all that good or does one risk cross-coloured "nibs" (maybe with darker purple and a pale yellow)?
I must say, they look like great fun!
I know the wink of stellas are to be stored upright. Do you have any information on these Clean Colors? Mine did not have any instructions. I am loving them.
Terri Quallen Sandoval I think I would store them on their side, I do not think they will leak, there is no wet ink sound when I shake them:)
I'm laughing at the "deciding if you really need another type of marker". I'm totally addicted to markers. I have the Spectrum Aquas and just got the Zig Clean Colors(plus Distress Markers and Spectrum Noirs...). Can't say much about the Clean Colors yet, I'm totally gonna have to play with them real soon!
I have seen these pens on a couple channels and they look like a lot of fun to use. Not sure I need them thou. Thanks for review with the other markers.
Hi Lindsay, love your reviews! I am trying to decide on an inexpensive watercolor marker. These markers seem to be the best choice but they are not so affordable. I ran across the Docrafts Artiste or the Santoro set and they seem to be affordable, have you used them at all?
I have not but they like like a felt tip pen similar to tombow. There are a couple brush end pens out now, check amazon, Mozart has a nice set, there is only 20 colors but since they blend well you don't need a lot, same with these zigs, since they blend you don't have to have many. I would look for reviews or tutorials with the docraft ones and ask the owners how much they have used them and if they are still juicy.
I'm soooo impressed! Not gonna lie, I really want these.
Unfortunately the links don't work anymore, would love to support as a thank you for helping me decide with this lovely video!
Thank you I love these markers and the colors. You blend beautifully, something for me to aspire to.
+Sharon French you can do it too. Just takes w bit of practise
+Sharon French you can do it too. Just takes w bit of practise
You have such a bubbly personality. I love it. !!
Kirsten Jones thanks:)
Lindsay, you can also hold those markers tip to tip for a little bit and then blend them out too. :D
***** thanks for the tip!
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich nice pun lol
Ha!
I'm surprised you didn't add the Tombows to the comparison part! Love my Tombow collection!
Keri Riley total brain fart on my part, I love them too!
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich it's OK, we love you anyway :D
Thanks for a great video. I was all ready to order these new zig markers because everyone who has used these markers has raved about them but I already have a complete set of aquamarkers, complete Tim Holtz Distress markers and
a brand new set of intense pencils and the Japanese watercolors. Your right. These are great, but I don't really need them. I'm a completest so I would have to have all 80. Thanks for saving me a ton of money.
By the way, I've been inventorying all of my stamps and dies, and I have a shoe box full of doubles. Sizzix, spellbinders, stampendous etc. I would love to send these to you because you will find good uses for them. You can keep them, give them away or donate them. Let me know where to send them.
Sherlock Hoka aww, that is so sweet, I will send you a youtube message:)
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Thanks.
Love the look of those!
My distress markers also come dry or dry fast and the nib wears out. Poor quality from ranger. Thanks for the vid.
Shawna Raye thanks for the imput, I was kinda worring that maybe I just got a bad batch and I was dissing them for no reason but many people are saying the same thing as you. It's a pity because the colors are lovely, however I prefer a brighter palette.
Every single time I go to Michael's and AC Moore I try those Distress Markers. They are dry every single time! Lol I really want to purchase them but nope! Thanks for trying these out! Love these colors!
lisamr40 I wanted to love them too:(
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich You are not the first person I have heard say distress leaks. I have heard it about the markers, paints, and stains. Distress is not on my list.
One of the problems with buying from Michaels is the inventory sits there too long. They hang the packages vertically, they should lie flat, so one end is going to be dry and the other end too wet & possibly appear to leaking. I don't have that problem.
Help Lindsay, I have a problem to get these watercolor markers to activate with water on 140Ib watercolor paper. I have other watercolor markers and some I have tried them every type of watercolor paper and no go they will not work? What is the problem?
Great video! Have you ever used the ZIG CLEAN COLOR F dual tip markers? I have a bunch and love them, especially to color my doodling art...
I have not tried them.
loved your video, actually helped me decide on the quantity i wanted to get, a big thank you
Hi Lindsay,
I am just starting out and currently have no water based markers... I have big mark its but find I am struggling with these when it comes to blending and them reacting to the ink.... I would be using them to colour and do water colour cards... I am a mum of a 2,4 and 6 year old so water colour painting can be interrupted. Was wondering if these would be better than the spectrums for this... If I am going to invest I want to invest wisely. 😊. I don't own rubber stamps at the minute so would not really be using these on the stamp more on the images after. Thanks for the review.
Cheers Jade
Jade Wallace these are your best bet for that if you are just doing watercolor cards but also consider watercolor pencils or a travel set of good quality watercolor pans.
Beautiful pens. As always a very useful & balanced review.
Hi Lindsay. I purchased a 48 pack of these from Amazon about a month ago and I can't get the same results as you show with your videos. Mine aren't wet like the ones you are using. Neither did they have a clear plastic around each pen as I've seen shown. Please can you advise. Can I dip them in water? It's really disappointing as they cost me around $124 NZD and I've thrown the packaging away :(
hey! I tried two of the Hallmark links and they go to a page that says 404..link not working. I wanted to ask...what BRAND of water brush are you using...I see purple writing on it but could not make out what it said. thanks for your amazing vids!
Lindsay, What kind of paper is in the journal you are using to swatch out your markers? Is it multimedia or something else, please? What kind of cards should I get to use with the Spectrum Aqua and the Zigs, please?
Deirdre Powers this is cansonXL mixed media paper, I love it and it is pretty cheap, a 60 sheet pad is $10-$20 depending on size and sales.
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich I found it at Walmart, and I think it was 11"x 14", 60 Sheets for $10.00. It is only 98 lb, though. Should I look for 140 lbs?
How do they compare to the Akashiya Sai watercolour brush pens? They're both pretty expensive so I wanna make an informed decision
summercloudl many people have mentioned tham but I have not used them. I know the Kuretake zigs are available individually so if you went with the cheaper brand you could supplement your collection with some zigs and if the others were not good you could replace colors as you used them up.
I wonder if a marker is not light fast, can you spray a finished drawing with UV blocking polyurethane spray (like the gloss type by Krylon), to make it last longer and keep its vibrancy? What would your recommendation be to treat these kinds of drawings with once you finish with them?
i love spectrum noir alcohol markers so i think after this i will get the spectrum aquas :) thank you x
fern bainbridge they are a great buy:) Hallmark has a great price on them too! hallmarkscrapbook.com/spectrum-aqua/?aff=4
oh thank you for replying :) xo
Fern I also have the complete set of the Spectrum Noir alcohol markers. They are great for crafters. But if you are an artist, Copics are proven to perform better with blending and color saturation. I am more of a watercolor artist, so I wanted the best watercolor markers. I decided to go with Zig after watching several comparative videos. The Zigs are the best watercolor markers. Get the 80 pack on Amazon.
Hello dear Lindsey . I am not an Artist but wanted to try to color so I purchased those pens a while ago . I still did not get a chance to even open them . I was wondering do they have expiration time ? When Would they dry ? Thank you so much I would greatly appreciate your answer .
I have been using mine for years and they have sat on a shelf and they are fine, they shouldn't dry out if capped up.
Hi Lindsay, quick question... Do you know if these Kuretake Clean Color Real Brush pens are lightfast? Most of the watercolor cards and small works I do are gifts and I'd hate to give them to someone... they frame it or sit it out on a desk and after a year, the colors have all faded. I searched the Internet before coming back to ask you this question and couldn't find a good answer. I was horrified to discover some tin cans I'd used with alcohol inks (and sprayed with Krylon Triple Thick Clear Varnish) had all faded after people sat them out on display... would hate to spend time doing projects with these pens and have the same thing happen (even though I'd be using them on watercolor paper or Bristol vellum; not tins). Maybe these are good for journaling and cards... not things that will be displayed out in the open... Your thoughts, please. :-)
+alwfineART Angela L Walker I wouldn't count on them being light fast. Go for the Windsor & newton watercolor markers because they have ratings.
Do you know if the Akashiya Sai watercolor pens are about the same quality? I know they are cheaper than the Kuretake pens but they both have the bristle tip and I was just curious.
radiantambiance I have not tried them, I'll see if I can get some:)
I saw the 48 color set in our local bookstore and I'm like WOAH! There's actually 80 colors in all? :O
Please help I like brushes and something easy to blend should I go with water colour pens of brush tip pen
What type of ink did you use to stamp with? I need a waterproof ink for my new stamps so that I can use them with watercolors
Hi! Absolutely love your review but I have a question.... how did you do the stencil for the butterfly and what did you use? Thank you xxx
I bought these last week and love them. Putting my other markers on eBay!
LOL Grateful Dead t-shirt!! Thanks so much for this review! Long time subscriber, since your first craft room tour! I learn so much from you!
~About the Distress Markers, I've had them since they came out (I got the whole collection for half off, this was before the seasonal marker release) but I would have not bought them at full price. They have not dried out on me, but I store them on their sides. One thing to be mindful of is the kind of paper you use, of course watercolor paper is the best. I use Strathmore Smooth Bristol 300 series for like 95% of what I do, and it does kind of wash out, it's not the best when it comes to keeping their vibrancy. Something I discovered was that the Distress Makers can be really great skin tones, like tattered rose for example. I prefer the seasonal colors of the Distress Markers when I use them; I do not use the markers like I thought I would though. I'm an art/craft supply junkie, but I would have not bought the seasonal markers if the regular release sucked for me. Just sharing my experience!
Nykki thanks, I store mine on the side too but I must have got a bad batch becayse they lear and dry out, weird.
One problem I always face with Zig markers I'm particular are water blooms. I notice they were present in the butterflies you coloured too, so is it due to the markers themselves or because of my technique?
Sarah Tan they are caused by too much water, use a waterbased blending marker instead of a wet paintbrush for seamless blends: hallmarkscrapbook.com/products/tombow-dual-brush-blender-pen-for-use-with-water-based-products.html?aff=4
Thank you so much for showing us these pens! I've been looking at them and putting them in carts, and I really want them, but I kept thinking, "I hope Lindsay demos these" LOL, So, thank you! They look really awesome! I would love to have all the colors but I'll have to start with a 12 pack.. lol, sounds like I'm having beer! hee hee
Can the Spectrum Aqua markers and Zig Clean Color Brush Markers be used together and will they blend well with each other? Would they work in the adult coloring books with the higher quality paper? Thanks, Dee
They should be fine
Thanks for sharing the video. I am thinking of purchasing a set of the markers, but I was just wondering if they happen to dry out are they refillable?
Colleen Kwan not by design but when mine go dry I will try to figure something out:)
I love the review and I love the markers. I think I may need to invest in them! Do you know if the are refillable and'/or sold individually?
TFS
Anita
Anita Holmes They are sold individually also. I think they have 80 colors.
Anita Holmes I have the 36 piece set of these pens. They are not refillable.
TheDailyMel thanks for that, you might be able to use them as fine tip brushes after they are used up though. I will see if I can finagle refilling when I run one dry though:D
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich That would be great! I guess I should have clarified and said, "As designed, they are not refillable." Then again, the Wink of Stella aren't refillable by design either, but I refill mine. ;)
What about Tombow markers? I have lots of them, should I buy the Zigs? Thanks - Cindy
they have the same kind of ink so only get zigs if you want a real brush tip
Grateful Dead T-shirt! =D Yeah, Lindsay, you rock!
I am very interested in the zig clean color, but confused. Because on Amazon they refer to Kuretake Fude and just Zig. The Zig is more expensive. So what is the difference if any? And does the 24 pack come with flesh color/ They do not say what colors come in the packs.
+Gloria Long if you mean like a light beige/peach it does, make sure you get the real brush markers because they also have double ended calligraphy markers and the photos can be deceiving.
Hey Lindsay, we just purchased some Arteza real brush watercolor pens. They seem to stain the paper and not blend very quickly or well. We don’t have any point of reference as they are the only ones we’ve tried. Have you tested them yourself?
yes, they work as well as zigs, sounds like you might need watercolor paper or bristol though. Try that and you will be in business.
thefrugalcrafter Lindsay we were using Strathmore imperial WC paper. The colors did blend if you got them super wet but takes a long time and leaves a noticeable line. No where near the instant blend you were getting or the company’s demo video. Is there a difference using a water pen VS just a brush and water (that’s what we used)
I am curious to know if either the Specturm Aqua or these Zig Real Brush pens are refillable? (or plan on releasing refills) or if the nibs can be changed out if, like in the instance of your Aqua being frayed b/c of using on rubber stamps?
I do like that these seem slimmer and would not take up as much room (storage wise) however, I do wonder if there is a significant difference in the quantity of the ink.
Valerie Martin neither are refillable by design but I am going to try it LOL!
I just invested in the full set of the Spectrum Aquas. Thanks for saying if we have the Aquas we don't need these new ones. Instead of spending money on another set of water markers, I can invest into some more Copics.
What are copics? Sorry I'm new to this :)
Grace...Copics are alcohol based markers. These are water based.
Thankyou for explaining!
Grace Roberts Copics are kind of the best professional permanent markers that have been around for years. They have replaceable tips, refill ink is available for them, they come in every color you can think of and the cost is quite high. Since they are so good any other marker gets compared to them. They are alcohol based as lismr40 said, so they can't be blended with water but have a blender pen that uses alcohol to blend somewhat. Lindsay has some videos on how to blend them.
Debbie Elholm yesh, if you have the Spectrum Aquas you are all set. Maybe think about the Kuretake after you use up the SA:) You're all good:)
Great tutorials.. What Watercolor Paper 8-1/2x11 would you recommend? I want to be able to print the coloring pages and color It with those markers . Thank you .
the wink of stella comes in a water type brush you can open it just like a water brush and refill it after the ink is gone
Debra G I think the "winks" have a bigger brush tip but I am not sure, anyone know for sure?
No I have all of the winks and the brush tips are the same as the ranger brush tips
I decided to go for it and ordered the 80 markers. When I got them they are all unwrapped! I wonder if they no longer come wrapped or if i should send them back. Can you offer any thoughts on this?
I think they send them unwrapped now because people hated the wrappers, test them out, if they seem juicy you are fine:)
I think I have fallen in love with the markers even with out testing them personally. I have nothing but crayola markers witch has no true comparison. So when I have the money I think I'll invest in them.
The link you have for the paper you used doesn't work anymore. Can you tell me what the name of the paper is please?
Lindsey, have you tried stamping an image with these markers?
***** no, i think the brush tip is a bit small for that but I might try it in my next video and see how it works out:)
Wow! They look so beautiful! :D
Tim Holtz recently did a video on using ink refresher (aka glycerine and H2O) on his distress markers and ink pads it should work on all water base markers...
Im I allowed to ask what paper those butterflies on? I have a bit of trouble with the ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Markers on my rough cotton aquarelle paper.
Sabrina Vögeli not your question but I recommend he strathmore visual journals for these markers. Pretty decent paper quality and very reasonably priced
littlerabbitbite91 Awww thanks alot for the advice!
Can you please review Finecolour markers? I've heard they're supposed to be a pretty good alternative to the more expensive Copic sketch markers.
Cheyenne Carmichael I have not heard of these, can you share a link?
I couldn't find an actual website. Which probably means it's not too legitimate, but here's a link to get them on Amazon. I've been all over looking for some reviews on these but the most I could find were RUclips videos of people using them in time-lapse drawings.
www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_dp_s_web_2617941011?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=Finecolour&node=2617941011
These pens are amazing I really want them.
Fantastic video, this makes me want to invest in a set!
You did a wonderful review.