I saw a photo of these cute hello kitty erasers and thought “oh those are _so_ pretty” and then saw it was a Temu ad and then just felt irritated at the brand’s existence again 💀 I hear about it way too much, way too often to the point that I now hate it out of pure spite, just like Wish again lmao
I got the same 168 markers at the end from Temu for under $10. It was when they first started pushing sales. There was a massive discount. When my husband tried to find them to buy more for the grandkids, the prices were up. I guess I got lucky...🤷♀️
@@mythribg3349 I love them...I used them to make some canvases for one of my grand daughter's, who loves Paw Patrol. Only one tiny issue but minor. Sometimes when pulling the cap off, the whole end piece would pop off but an easy fix to put back together. It didn't hinder it's use or break it. I just had to be a bit more careful when removing the caps. 😊 And the fact that you have two ends to choose from is AWESOME!
A lot of companies do this as a draw. They undercut competitors to start and drum up business and then slowly raise prices to about market rate over time. I work on the corporate end of retail.
While I completely understand what teachers are going through to keep their classrooms well stocked, please be careful, especially if you're buying for children. These products aren't beholden to any countries' safety standards, as you, the buyer, are the importer of record, who'd normally be held liable for making sure the products met any level of safety. Please have what you're buying for children tested at an independent lab. Perhaps start by doing lead testing on your own.
@@Corntassels its alright! there safety standards are like any other company except there a bit more cheaply made (to save cost ofc) its fine unless you eat it in that case but i dont think we’re talking about preschools here
im so glad you pointed out that some people can only afford fast fashion instead of just saying its bad and so are you for contributing because like yes i feel upset about it but if i can spend $30 on 2-3 full outfits over a single pair of pants anywhere else then im going to do it because living is too damn expensive
The problem is not buying products from cheap chains. The problem is people who are constantly buying new clothes from cheap chains just because they are bored of their perfectly good clothes they still have in their closet. I can only afford fast fashion and I only buy clothes when my current clothes break beyond repair.
Thank you for being the first person I've seen to acknowledge the poverty angle. I could buy one shirt at Walmart or 3 from Shein, and I only do that once or twice a yr, I don't like that it's what I can afford but I feel more confident in clothes that aren't from my only local store
I think some people who are less well off you prefer to buy new, cheaper things rather then second hand or smaller amounts of quality items. Because they want to feel like they can afford new things and second hand makes them feel poorer. Whereas some people who are better off put value on being socially conscious with purchases and like to shop second hand either because it matters to them or becauses its trendy.
You made a superb point. When you find companies selling valued products cheaper than another, this bands formation of monopolies. That is very important for the economy. Thanks for making that point👍.
Baohong is the only brand of watercolor paper worth getting from Temu. It's 100% cotton, and really damn good for the price (especially their Academy line).
I honestly thought I wrote this and forgot about it. Baohong Academy cold-pressed paper is the closest to Arches I've found. I don't care about the student vs. Artist grade, it's high quality and cheap through Temu.
The more middle men there are between producer and consumer, the more expensive the same stuff becomes as they put on their markup. Amazon is a middle man, though they are a reliable seller, their delivery is also expensive.
For the brush drying rack, the cardboard paper is a protective layer over the acrylic. You're meant to peel it off, like the plastic film over new screens. :)
I love that you pointed out that for people of low income, Temu does indeed feel like "Shopping like a billionaire ". I very rarely buy brand new clothes. I shop at thrift stores and market place. But I was able to get an entire winter wardrobe, for under 100 bucks! I was delighted! I haven't bought new in 15 years!
Same .. never have money to buy a nice outfit just for the holidays but with Temu I’m able to buy a cute outfit and more without worrying about my bills
As someone who's newly into collage art and junk journaling, thank you for this video. I'm always so lost with what kind of paint, paper, etc that i can find for a good price that's not a scam and this taught me a lot about what to look out for.
If you are able to go to a thrift/secondhand store or vintage book store, you can get some pretty old books, children’s books, nonfiction, magazines sometimes for really cheap, and they look great in collage. I have gotten books from the 1800s for a few dollars
I usually use Wish, Shein, and Temu to buy cheap art supplies. Prices are getting so outta hand that they feel like the only places to get affordable art supplies as a beginning artist
Temu is basically a place where wholesalers can sell their stuff from the wholesale price. We’re so used to retail price that sometimes we don’t realize that retailers have bought these same products at the same price and resold it for much higher prices. As someone who knows how wholesale works, that’s just how it is
I shop at Temu now that I discovered them a month ago, and the art products I purchased I've been satisfied with. I just have issues with their packaging. Sometimes the packagers just throw everything together and the delicate things get damaged. But, I'm like you, if I can find cheaper and still get decent quality I'm all for it. But, I do read the description thoroughly by scrolling down for extra information. Also, I don't usually go by all of the rave reviews unless they show me a detailed video backing up their claim. All in all, I enjoy Temu.
I wish someone who knew their chemistry would test a lot of these crazy cheap art products. I would be very interested to know what cheap harmful substances they are using to keep costs down. I’m always very sceptical with things too good to be true, there is no way they safety test those products. Always enjoy your reviews Rae x
i think a lot of what brings the price down is the mass production of the stuff and the ways in which it happens. like i recently got makeup from temu and looked for the “legit” and compared the two. they turned out to be almost completely similar, only difference was the shades
Could be some subsidies by the Chinese govt to get money from us rather than paying someone else. They are desperate for investors right now, businesses leaving to other parts of Asia, resulting in millions Chinese without jobs.
I’m a chemist but I’m also poor so I don’t have the resources at home to test anything 😅 There have been studies completed that analyzed items from other similar fast fashion giants as well, and the items appear questionable.. but I think more research still needs to be done honestly
I’ve seen tests done on things from Shein and it was scary that they found lead in certain products including a kids backpack, the dye on most clothing contains microplastics that go from your washing machine into the sea 😢 I’ve also seen a program here in the UK that tested knock off products from Amazon that were made cheaply in China, they included a set of plastic mixing bowls and a bundle of kids bath toys and they contained plastics that have carcinogens in them.
I’m from England. Shein is still VERY popular here. I personally have never ordered from there. I get my clothes mainly from charity shops. Recently, the amount of shein stuff I’ve seen there is so scary. Just goes to show how much people are buying and throwing away.
Glad to see that you haven't been "electrified". One thing to note after the lightning strike: replace all power strips and surge protectors, even if they seem to have survived unscathed. They can only take one strike, even if they seem to be fine.
As a fashion designer it makes me so happy to hear you decide to not shop fast fashion. I'm not going to go into debate here but all i wanna say is we need more Influencers like you who actually do some research. Thank you.
Maybe if you didn’t charge so much we would not have to use fast fashion everyone is struggling. So fashion is classified as a luxury now. Many of my friends wear hand me downs from their mums. That’s how tough it is now. So we have to get by on what we can.
@@dottieland7061 people who have no choice are not the problem. it's the people that buy the €2000 hauls only to wear something once and then throw it out.
I really didn't want to support fast fashion but I am also really really poor, so I learned how to crochet my own clothes for cheap! slow fashion > fast fashion
I don't care about it. I don't have a lot clothes. I buy it when old ones wore out. Literally, recently I threw away some of my clothes that were 5-6 years old. Bought new cheap ones and expecting to wear them for 2-4 years. So, I don't feel responsible for buying from fast fashion brands. Peace ✌️
just a quick note, the brown paper on the makeup brush dryer is meant to come off before use. It's a protective coat to keep the acrylic from getting scratched. :)
temu art supplies are surprisingly okay got some good acrylic markers from there before i deleted my acc also can we just agree were glad rae is okay!!oml
That’s so scary to have that happen to you. I’m so glad you guys are okay. It’s very true that things can be replaced but you can’t. Having to replace things you’ve worked hard to get, sucks. Sending you lots of positivity and good vibes🤍🤍🤍
I broke my back 23 years ago. I was a freight train conductor and made a lot of money. I can't buy anything for myself on ssdi except on Temu. Now, I usually get one or two tops because I don't have more than $30 in the any given month for myself, and so far I am enjoying everything I've gotten from them. I buy a lot of art supplies here.
The trick use at Michaels for cheap art paper is to get it from the kids isle! They sell legit watercolor and paint paper for like 3$ for a pad! Is it artist quality? Probably not but for swatching, sketching and testing out designs it’s perfect and cheap
I mean canson and strathmore are pretty cheap, especially when Michael's has their buy one get one half off sale. Their lower grade, which are basically student grade are still really decent. So you don't even have to hit up the kiddie aisle.
@@Ceares v true, I honestly just wait for massive sales at reputable stores (and while annoying, sign up for their newsletters to get coupons and stuff)
thank you i needed to know this i was considering them. I have a Imarcado 80pcs bag i got off amazon that are really good but wondered if those are worth it as even the $50 which is £38 for me is a lot. do you think i should stick with the ones i have?
So glad you're okay. House being struck by lightning sounds really terrifying. Bummer on the equipment, but as you said it is indeed replaceable. On another note though, I feel like you're water cups are just getting thicker and thicker... That thing was humongous😂
It’s a hit and miss with Temu, I find that their wax stamping heads and associated tools for wax stamp making have been very good and also their embossing folders too!
YES!! i have wanted wax stamp supplies forever and i just recently bought some and they have all worked phenomenally. the exact same products are also on amazon
I've bought inkstones and calligraphy brushes, which are of good quality. Also, gold ink, and cinnabar powder. Some of the papers are a bit dodgy. The rice paper was fine. I found the mulberry paper was nice, also got a gold flecked paper. You have to be careful with some things, some are cheaper amongst the products listed and the quality is lower, accordingly. Also bought some embroidery kits to learn with, the thread is not great but it's fine to learn with. (I do cross stitch so I know how to determine a good quality thread!) Also have some storage shelves from them, which have been insanely useful. And because it's hard plastic it is easy to move around.
I really appreciate your disclaimer at the start of this video. It makes me really sad to see how wasteful people become when they see how cheap stuff is from these sites. There’s such a huge disconnect that people just don’t think about the impact they’re having on the environment and economy (it devalues other items and takes revenue from other, more responsible businesses)…..so yeah. Thank you again ❤ Xxxx
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The thing to remember is, in the US particularly, the economy is absolutely awful right now. Prices have skyrocketed and many people cannot afford basic items at normal store prices. Yes, Temu is not the most ethical way to get products, but for some people it's literally the only way they can get what they need without breaking the bank.
Just an observation. I got a message from one of the same commenter , a certain Dr Christopher Johnson. I never answered to him or her, there is never a way to know for sure who is on the receiving end.
I mainly buy cardmaking supplies. The trick with these sites is to put stuff in your cart, then go to sleep. Revisit in a day or so and start thinning out your cart. When you’re first shopping, you get swept up in how cheap stuff is, and it’s super easy to overspend!
@@dr.christopherjohnson9803 Wow way to be a comically obvious scammer whose first language isn't English. No one who speaks it as a first language in the US words anything like that.
I have what looks to be the same acrylic stand. The paper is just a protective cover it peels off. Once it’s off the pieces lock together pretty tightly and the stand is sturdy.
Temu honestly seems like one of those things that seems great at first but then years later we come to find out that some real shady stuff was going on behind the scenes.
I used the Touch markers since years. They're my go to cheap brand markers and I love em. The only sad thing is that they dry out way faster than brand markers.
I have a special drip filled with rubbing alcohol when one of my alcohol markers are dry I shake my dried up marker and drop 3 rubbing alcohol on the tips.
I have been aware of Temu for quite some time now, and I didn’t place an order with them until I researched the company. After that I did a price comparison with them,and multiple places that sell items that seem the same. Finally I placed a small test order. I ordered a few items that I’d planned on my elsewhere, and were still made in China (where most products come from anyway). I was not disappointed! The items were of the same quality as the same things I’d bought elsewhere, but at less than half the price!
I... almost feel like I need to grab that marker set while I still can. You made me very curious about the Ohuhu markers years ago but I just don't have the space and funds to justify that kinda price for something i fear of burning out on. For a 3rd of the price, and at that level of similar quality, I think I could in this case. Edit: I caved. And with a 40% coupon got them for $30.
Honestly same, I got copics as a gift and I hardly touched them and some have dried out when I tried to use them, more markers and refills are SO pricey so when I go to Japan next year imma stock up on pens since their cheaper there.
Ohuhu will replace your markers if they dry out. You just have to email them. I emailed after i got my set. It took almost 3 months for them to arrive to me in Alaska. 5 markers were dry. I emailed the company direct, even though i bought the markers through Amazon. They sent me replacement markers.
This feels like a scam somehow. There has to be a catch. Like they sell you all this stuff for ridiculously cheap prices but then you get signed up for an evil cult or something. WHAT IS THE CATCH??
I just ordered these markers for the same reason. I have bought a handful of copics and other brands, and they usually dry out. If these dry out I will be much less disappointed.
@@viviemorton14 lol Copic was my started brand when it came to alcohol markers. just use em. heck use em together with the cheap ones. the real waste is not using them.
I do appreciate it when you (and others) do videos like this. I don't have a ton of money and it is nice to know that I am not spending my money on something I will open and directly throw into the garbage. Thank you!
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Temu is paying most of the RUclipsrs for reviewing their items. I am so happy you made this REAL review one. The positive reviews are paid reviews. Lol. I bought "sterling" silver rings that were marked the 925 stamp but it turned my finger green. 😂 That saying you get what you pay for is def the case with Temu. I feel like a hypocrite now..I guess I am going to order those marker. 😂😂 I am so happy you are safe. That must have been super scary. ❤
If you have jewelry that turns your skin green, paint it with some clear nail polish. I don’t like spending money for jewelry so that’s what I do with my cheap jewelry
Silver jewelry regularly turns green on my skin, there's something in my sweat that reacts to it. I worked a summer job at a jewelry store, and the owner said he's never seen anything like it. (It was August so I was sweating more than usual...) So no, it's not necessarily a sign the rings aren't genuine 925 silver.
I've gotten art supplies and crafting supplies from temu, and i do find those items are pretty good. Yarn, neddle felting, watercolors, and stickers are all pretty good to get there if you don't have money and want to start. Just look at the reviews. Personally i really like the matalic watercolors they have on the temu.
You’re meant to peel the paper off the outside of the brush drying rack. The paper is there to protect the plastic during shipping and packaging (I have a few of these from my local Kmart for my makeup brushes). 😊❤
Dude, I have gotten some REALLY NICE stuff off of Temu! I got an awesome acrylic light for my brother and all of the diamond paintings are amazing! I have gotten some really beautiful stone beads from there and it really just depends on the product you are looking for. To be honest, it's also the quality of item you expect. People go on there expecting greatness and get garbage, and people going on there looking for cheap stuff get some fantastic finds! I LOVE all of the diamond paintings and diamond painting accessories I have gotten from there and won't be buying those anywhere else. I choose Temu over wish tbh. So it's in the eye of the beholder and it's really your expectations...
I've been using this random brand called oleep for three years. It's $30 for 80 alcohol brush markers and they work crazy well and are super pigmented and blend perfectly.
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@@dr.christopherjohnson9803hi there, I am absolutely safe over here and I hope you have a good year too, we should totally be 4lifers! I’m Jaquaveuos Thompson the 14th, from Nigeria.
honestly I feel like as long as people are not over consuming on fast fashion (hauls every week/buying stuff you don’t like just for the trend) it’s fine 😭😭
The problem is that businesses like this thrive off that. If people started buying less, they'd need to put prices up, and then there's no point buying from them over more ethical sources.
I kind of love temu, because it's the only way me and my gf can buy stuff that's fun because we have bought from it multiple times and it's always pretty good for us
I bought the 168 alcohol marker set (£32) and they are amazing! 2 dried quick (Not sure why those 2 specifically) and I had never used alcohol markers before... I love them
@phelovepokemon, hi. Maybe you're already aware of this, but dried alcohol markers can usually be revived with alcohol, as described in comments above.
thank you for that intro ❤ i really appreciate how you mention that fast fashion is the only way some people can buy in fashion clothes. i rarely shop from sites like that, but i know what it feels like to be in high school and jealous of all of the popular girls for having the cutest clothes. there’s a lot of shame that you feel when you feel like you stick out because of your clothes.
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They have had Baohong Academy watercolor paper on Temu for cheaper by far than Amazon so that is something I have ordered several times. It was on a great lightening deal
Glad you're ok! Those skulls turned out so cool. I personally can't see myself buying from sites like Temu and Wish, too many speculations of slave labor, sweatshops and such about them.
@@dododog5002 Nike has been accused of sweatshops for decades, consumers don't give a fork and keep buying anyway. nestle was in a big scandal about water rights and taking all the water from some river a few years ago too. for claims against shein/temu, they originated on tiktok. Not exactly the most reliable place for your news lol
First, Im glad that you are OK. Things can be replaced. You are unique and priceless. That is how Temu gets you. Sell cheap and people end up spending more. I have to admit I fell down the Temu trap. I've actually got a few really nice things. A lot in cosmetics and beauty supplies. I like to see what else is on Temu.
You should lead tests every one of those items because they don't have to pass any special test to make sure they're not poisoning you when they make it.
I actually purchased that brush drying rack months ago. The “paper finish” is a protective sticker that peels off! The black lacquered finish is underneath.
Gal, my family had lightning hit the house twice and fried everything the first time. Now we unplug pretty much everything during bad thunderstorms. Thank you for trying out this stuff. I always wonder if their art supplies are worth the price, even as cheap as they are.
My mom got me those alcohol markers 2 years ago from Amazon and at the time they were like $40 but, I could never find them again on there 🤷🏽♀️. The red and pinks smelled terrible and and would make everything I drew smell just as bad, They did a really good job coloring . They’d be great for those wanting affordable alcohol markers. Unless if you have a sensitive nose.
The aquarelle and markers do indeed look nice, but I'm mainly concerned about the quality of the pigments used and therefore how light fast they will be. Name brands might come with a hefty price tag, but at least you know your art will last and you won't be left with an empty sheet of paper where you once spent hours painting on.
As far as alcohol markers go, they are pretty much never lightfast. Even Copics are not lightfast. They use dyes, not pigment inks. The really cheap watercolor are likely to use dyes as well, either exclusively or to enhance inexpensive pigments. The good news is: You won't be left with an empty sheet of paper anyway. Many times colors change, but they usually do not outright disappear. If you store your art well, without direct constant sunlight, it will last even with cheap supplies. If you want to hang it up, you could consider using UV resistant glass.
For the brush drying rack, I feel like the brushes may have been leaning because they were in spots for bigger brushes. The brushes that were in the smaller holes seemed to be just fine, it was the small ones in the huge holes that were the problem. I only read through a few comments and I've not seen past that point in the video so I apologise if I repeated something already talked about
this was really fun to watch! you seem so thoughtful and kind when giving reviews and it honestly makes people take account of what the review is when its presented in such a objective way! you made some amazing art and so sorry your lost 1/3 of your equipment due to lighting, that must have been scary!!
Its refreshing to see you and others thinking like I do about temu and the others like temu. More people need to think about the effect of their shopping.
@@annabellelee4535 I said more need to think about the effect of their shopping. I did not say the poor should go without. Im absolutely not financially privileged, yet I still do my best to think about the ripple effect of how I shop. I buy some things from temu but use discretion. The tarot cards on there for instance are counterfeit. That hurts the original creators of those cards who are usually not financially privileged themselves. If buying something like a scrub brush or something, yeah buy from temu or walmart or amazon if thats what you can afford. Its a grey area. Not black and white. Think about what you buy and where. No matter our financial status, if we all did our best there, the world would be a much better place, including economically for all. Didnt go into detail like this on the original comment because I was trying to not write a book. Sometimes I forget that there's a lot of black and white thinkers out there and think my concise message would be understood within the grey area.
Rae just made a masterpiece with temu art supplies and then almost at the end her house was lightning struck and still show her art, she's a icon, she's a legend and SHE'S the moment!
SERIOUSLY 0:40 THANK YOU! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. For talking about this. There are people who cant afford the more expensive or local products. Me for example I WISH i could spend my money on locally products and pay they amount people deserve for their work, but in some cases i just cant afford it.
I bought those markers, and they were so worth it. so many different shades and skin tones it’s perfect for character design edit: they do dry up and run out of ink quite quickly though
I’ve bought diamond paintings and accessories from temu and I’m actually very impressed with what it got. I also got other things from them and I have been happy with what I’ve gotten thus far. I will continue to shop at temu till they shut down. 😁
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
Wait.... Houses can get struck by lightning and not set on fire? So glad you're safe but man that must SUUUUUUUUCK. I'm glad you did explain that some people can't afford to buy even cheap art supply and have to go through super shady, near slave like conditions for employee type places like Shien and Temu in order to survive. I hate that those sites exist, but I'm also sad some people can't even afford (or have) thrift stores near them. Although thrift store prices are starting to get to at or above retail for art supply
I recently bought a huge tin of pencils from Temu. I was so surprised when I tried them out they are so good! Well pigmented and frankly better than the expensive pencils I already have!!
What brand did you buy? I bought the brand that was featured with similar results. I think if you search for example charcoal pencils you will be directed to all pencils and if you search cotton socks you will be directed to all socks. I wouldn't rely on the reviews because they may be paid reviewers.
The Temu "charcoal" pencils actually said "Oil Color Pencil" on the box. Being oil based, it's actually not fair to compare the pigmentation to Prismas. Not defending Temu at all, just trying to be fair. lol
I am so glad she said the market was so good. I just literally bought 120 markers from Temu. For $33 and was wondering if it was going to be a waste of money since I know alcohol-based markers are so expensive. So I'm so glad I saw this video now I know I got my money worth and at a cheap price too!
Most important thing, I'm glad you're okay :) As for Temu, the old Latin phrase maintains its power to this day; "Caveat Emptor" or "Let the Buyer Beware". As for those warnings about the cheap prices being due to worker abuse, while you're right, I hope you're not posting from an iPhone. Apple is notoriously horrific to its Chinese workforce, just Google "Apple worker conditions" to see the horror show for yourself. For at least a decade (if not longer), they've been constantly reported on for their abhorrent factory conditions. So expensive price tags don't negate the abusive dynamics of a company. Just sayin''
literally any computer chip will have poor conditions; from the materials mined to produce them, to the factories where they are assembled. As for temu, they do actively audit suppliers. Temu itself is a bit like ebay; Temu does not produce any goods, they simply offer a platform for manufacturers to sell on (like wish and aliexpress for example). If someone on ebay sells stolen goods, for example, I would not blame ebay, but the dodgy seller.
Thank you for mentioning about the fast fashion part!! I made a comment on your second channel video about it and everyone responded very negatively because they acted like it didn't exist, so it means a lot to have this cleared up for your fans by you yourself!!
the thing abt fast fashion is that the people who can't really afford anything else are the people who are going to be wearing those clothes until they're worn out, the ones who will be upcycling and handing down those clothes. the problem isn't the people who can't afford better. it's the ones who _can_
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Gosh, I'm glad you and your loved ones are safe after that scare! And I'm glad that nothing did catch fire, after seeing Rachel (from RachLovesLife) tell the story of how she lost a whole lot of stuff after a candle did catch fire over her holiday table it is a relief to know that it didn't happen to you too! I know how scary it can be because lightning struck a light/lamp post (? not sure of that, Eng. is not my first language) across the street. The sound was so scary! And the power went off for hours. It was in the middle of the night so most of the electronic stuff was off the only losses were the internet modem, cable tv thingy, and the HDMI port on the tv. We were without cable tv for a week and without internet for a month because the lightning burned the entire neighborhood modems. The guy that came to change the piece and test the connection said that they had to replace more than a 100 devices and they didn't even have that amount in stock to do it so suddenly. And they had to hire extra people to help in the process. At least we got a bill discount for the trouble.
Thank God that no one was hurt and that you are safe in your home…since it didn’t catch fire! Terrifying! But I totally agree that by far your life and health are the most important! Stupid question but the electronics that were plugged in and absolutely fried when the lightening struck covered by insurance, warranty/guarantee by the surge protection companies? Truly hoping that whatever was (fried) lost will be replaced at no cost to you. Not sure how that works. I’m fairly new to this channel and absolutely love everything I’ve seen. Curious if you ever do tutorials or anything like that? The two pieces you created and show at 12:33 are simply perfection! As a 45 year old woman who still can’t draw a straight line with a ruler and continuously screws up abstract paintings (yes both are 100% true sadly) yet has a passion to create in any and all mediums I need help! If you already have tutorials posted I’d greatly appreciate being pointed in that direction. If it’s not your thing I’d greatly appreciate it if you or someone on here could let me know some good channels where I can start learning please. ❤ from Shannon in Canada 🇨🇦
I am sooo glad that you are alright, that is all that really matters. I hope you had insurance. Or at least a good tax person to deduct the cost of replacing all that equipment. 🥰🖼️🎨👨🏻🎨🧑🏾🎨👩🏼🎨🥰
Dear Rae, those markers look exactly like the alcohol markers they sell for dirt cheap in Europe in the store chain called Action. They have super cheap art supplies there and also sell markers that 100% look like from the set you got. Here they sell a pack of 12 markers for about 4€ and they come with brush tips. Who knows where they come from, maybe they are form the same factory because I swear, the pens, caps and even color numbers / names are exactly the ones I have here too! Very interesting!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I just got some headbands, keychains as gifts and the plastic roller shelf they had for $2 and change recently. I was pretty impressed! As far as their markers though compared to Ohuhu... I could tell even when you had it on the paper the one you got from Temu wasn't as bold in color as Ohuhu is. I use my Ohuhu markers all the time and I love them, I even had a faulty set from amazon and Ohuhu sent me a new set at no charge, because they 100% guarantee their stuff, reason I keep buying them =)
I use Temu for probably about 25%-50% of my wardrobe, since it’s really hard to find clothes (especially feminine clothes) in my size that aren’t priced differently than general sizes. Pretty much everything else is Walmart, or Old Navy when I can afford it. Online clothes like these of course aren’t as good quality as Old Navy, but I take good enough care of my clothes and don’t follow too many fashion trends that I’m able to keep them for longer than people talk about. Specifically skirts, dresses, and button up tops have always been frustrating for me, lots of Temu items I’m wearing these days are just good stretch fabric and priced in my budget. (They also have fun styles and patterns that differ from the usual choices of “middle aged eccentric art teacher” and “pregnant crunchy mom”)
I think it's oaky to purchase fast fashion if it's the only viable option for the price you can afford and especially if you wear the shit out of it. It might be produced unethically but so are many designer labels. Half the responsibility comes down to the consumer. When some people spend very little, they devalue the item and feel its okay to wear it once and throw it away
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
I'm a little tired of people using "the poors" as an excuse for fast fashion existing. I've been in extreme poverty my entire life (still am) and never once have I felt the need to use fast fashion. Now to touch on the art supplies: It's great to see that there are some cheaper options for poor artists, but also these kind of places are still super dangerous and tend to be ship things with toxic materials.
If you arent a typical body shape or size, local shops offer nothing. Shein is literally the only place that offer clothes for someone as tall as me, and its also the only way i can afford clothes that fit without having to spend hundreds
I have the touch markers, though I didn't buy them from Temu. They are not a bad marker, qualitywise. My only criticism of these markers is unlike Copics you can't replace individual markers or buy ink refills for them. However you can produce some really good art out of them.
I have to correct myself. Ink refills are available but to buy through an art retailer in Australia I'm looking at $13AU per marker refill. I went through my markers and 6 don't work, so adding that up, I'm better off buying the whole 168 set from Temu. Decisions.
I got the markers and I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the quality of them. They seem ok, blend well, the kids can be a bit misleading so I tested a few to make sure I was using the right colours, given how much this stuff normally is I’m happy xx
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 🛒 *Introduction and Teemu Controversies* - Teemu's controversial reputation and its comparison to fast fashion giants. 01:00 🌍 *Environmental Impact and Personal Choices* - Discussion on the environmental impact of fast fashion and the importance of being intentional with purchases. - Encouragement for viewers to watch video essays on the topic and make informed choices. 01:25 🎨 *Testing Teemu's Cheap Watercolor Paints* - Introduction to Teemu's 12-piece watercolor set at a significantly lower price. - Positive aspects of the watercolor set, including refillable pans and beautiful colors. - Minor drawback: the loudness of the pans while swatching. 03:18 ✏️ *Charcoal Pencils: Teemu's Misleading Listing* - Teemu's charcoal pencil set advertised as colored pencils. - Lack of pigment and comparison with a higher-quality brand. - Unusual crumbly texture and overall low rating. 05:21 📦 *Promoting Merchandise and Teemu's Watercolor Paper Pad* - Brief promotion of the creator's merchandise. - Teemu's affordable 24-sheet watercolor paper pad, with a comparison to higher-quality alternatives. - Negative aspects: smaller size, floppy paper, and significant warping when painted on. 06:53 🎨 *Acrylic Paint Markers: Teemu's Surprising Success* - Introduction to Teemu's affordable acrylic paint markers. - Positive surprise: smooth application, vibrant colors, and superior performance compared to a name brand. - Praise for the affordable version outperforming the name brand. 08:29 🖌️ *Brush Drying Rack: Functionality Concerns* - Teemu's cheap brush drying rack for cleaning paintbrushes. - Critique of the flimsy structure and potential messiness. - Concerns about durability and overall functionality, leading to a low rating. 09:58 🖊️ *Dual-Tip Alcohol-Based Markers: Disturbingly Cheap Quality* - Introduction to Teemu's 168-piece dual-tip alcohol-based marker set. - Astounding affordability compared to higher-priced alternatives. - Positive feedback on blending capabilities and a perfect rating for value for money. 12:51 🔍 *Artwork Conclusion, Lightning Strike Incident, and Final Thoughts* - Artwork creation using Teemu's supplies after a lightning strike incident. - Summary of the artist's final thoughts on Teemu's art supplies. - Buyer beware advice and personal dissatisfaction with Teemu's products. Made with HARPA AI
I once downloaded the app Temu has, but then I saw ads where it showed some weird, cheap-looking “adult” products and saw some beautiful ring and was like “… Yeah nvm” and uninstalled 😂
Rae can go through lightning or use the worst products she never fails to amaze me like I could never even with the best art supplies she would always top my art ❤️ And I’m glad she’s okay after that lightning
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
The reason I haven’t ordered any “charcoal” from Temu is because of how they package for shipping - they’d be crumbling by the time they arrive. The pencils you got crumbled because the pigment inside got broken during shipping. My students drop colored pencils all the time and we constantly have crumbling problems.
Some thing 100% would not buy on Temu. Learned that the hard way with a pair of ceramic incense burner. Though, they gave the option to refund or replace-- and gave an instant refund (since I was able to just repair it, I didn't ask for replacement.) But in general, anything glass or ceramic, pencils as you said.
I've seen so many ads for Temu and it always looks too good to be true 💀
Yeah
Ive used it, and so far all totally legit, granted tech is iffy
I saw a photo of these cute hello kitty erasers and thought “oh those are _so_ pretty” and then saw it was a Temu ad and then just felt irritated at the brand’s existence again 💀
I hear about it way too much, way too often to the point that I now hate it out of pure spite, just like Wish again lmao
Fr. It's kind of annoying, tbh. I can't even watch one RUclips video without seeing a Temu ad before 💀
and they have so many sponsors!
I got the same 168 markers at the end from Temu for under $10. It was when they first started pushing sales. There was a massive discount. When my husband tried to find them to buy more for the grandkids, the prices were up. I guess I got lucky...🤷♀️
How was your experience? Are they consistently good?
@@mythribg3349 I love them...I used them to make some canvases for one of my grand daughter's, who loves Paw Patrol. Only one tiny issue but minor. Sometimes when pulling the cap off, the whole end piece would pop off but an easy fix to put back together. It didn't hinder it's use or break it. I just had to be a bit more careful when removing the caps. 😊 And the fact that you have two ends to choose from is AWESOME!
@@dellapitre4520 oh wow that’s great to hear!
A lot of companies do this as a draw. They undercut competitors to start and drum up business and then slowly raise prices to about market rate over time. I work on the corporate end of retail.
Prices always change which is why I do love that they give you a price adjustment refund within 30 days of your shipped purchase
As an art teacher, Temu has been helpful in stretching dollars for student grade supplies
that's nice that you still care 🫶😊
I do that too! But i buy for myself,It helps me expand my understanding of other art materials with out spending and arm and a leg.
Yeah, I can see why, since a lot of things get stolen from the art room from people who want them 😅
While I completely understand what teachers are going through to keep their classrooms well stocked, please be careful, especially if you're buying for children. These products aren't beholden to any countries' safety standards, as you, the buyer, are the importer of record, who'd normally be held liable for making sure the products met any level of safety. Please have what you're buying for children tested at an independent lab. Perhaps start by doing lead testing on your own.
@@Corntassels its alright! there safety standards are like any other company except there a bit more cheaply made (to save cost ofc) its fine unless you eat it in that case but i dont think we’re talking about preschools here
im so glad you pointed out that some people can only afford fast fashion instead of just saying its bad and so are you for contributing because like yes i feel upset about it but if i can spend $30 on 2-3 full outfits over a single pair of pants anywhere else then im going to do it because living is too damn expensive
yes exactly!
God thank you for saying this because people have made me feel so bad for fast fashion.
The problem is not buying products from cheap chains. The problem is people who are constantly buying new clothes from cheap chains just because they are bored of their perfectly good clothes they still have in their closet. I can only afford fast fashion and I only buy clothes when my current clothes break beyond repair.
@@ellenripley4837 this!!
Agreed. I can’t afford that shit :/ I feel bad but if I need things.. 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you for being the first person I've seen to acknowledge the poverty angle. I could buy one shirt at Walmart or 3 from Shein, and I only do that once or twice a yr, I don't like that it's what I can afford but I feel more confident in clothes that aren't from my only local store
I think some people who are less well off you prefer to buy new, cheaper things rather then second hand or smaller amounts of quality items. Because they want to feel like they can afford new things and second hand makes them feel poorer. Whereas some people who are better off put value on being socially conscious with purchases and like to shop second hand either because it matters to them or becauses its trendy.
You made a superb point. When you find companies selling valued products cheaper than another, this bands formation of monopolies. That is very important for the economy. Thanks for making that point👍.
That stuff you got cheaply isn't going to last long, so in the long run you spend more.
@@notconvincedgranny6573 I have had a pair of shein pants for 3 years, They are my favorite pants, still like new, the quality is hit or miss.
Unrelated but I love your avatar. :o
Baohong is the only brand of watercolor paper worth getting from Temu. It's 100% cotton, and really damn good for the price (especially their Academy line).
Agree. I just checked and it seems the Baohong is a similar price to Amazon.
I got mine for $1.86 for the 5x7 (approximately) size. 100% cotton watercolor, 140lb, can't beat the price!
I honestly thought I wrote this and forgot about it. Baohong Academy cold-pressed paper is the closest to Arches I've found. I don't care about the student vs. Artist grade, it's high quality and cheap through Temu.
Just came here to say that. I had bought it from Amazon, but I'll only get it from Temu cuz it's literally the same thing and cheaper.
The more middle men there are between producer and consumer, the more expensive the same stuff becomes as they put on their markup. Amazon is a middle man, though they are a reliable seller, their delivery is also expensive.
For the brush drying rack, the cardboard paper is a protective layer over the acrylic. You're meant to peel it off, like the plastic film over new screens. :)
I was about to say that! If you peel it off it would be set up better and not wiggle
Plus I think take reason the brushes were so floppy is because they were thin art brushes, not fat makeup brushes.
@@suzt7076 Yes. You really do have to put them on a similar size slot. I run into it when I run out of slots and still have eye brishes left
Yup. I have a smaller version and it works so well with the paper removed. I use it all the time.
@@suzt7076 and she was putting the brushes in from the bottom side
The fact that she still wanted to upload this video for us after that lighting... ✨she’s a true one✨ ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much for the support! It was super scary when it happened tbh lol
why wouldn’t she..?
@@flysoulja well having your home struck by lightning and blowing up some of your electronics would be pretty scary
@@Tasoq and id still find a way to post lol or else the video would’ve gone to waste and she would’ve made no money 🤣
@@flysoulja I'm not saying she wouldn't have uploaded the video 🙄
I love that you pointed out that for people of low income, Temu does indeed feel like "Shopping like a billionaire ". I very rarely buy brand new clothes. I shop at thrift stores and market place. But I was able to get an entire winter wardrobe, for under 100 bucks! I was delighted! I haven't bought new in 15 years!
Same .. never have money to buy a nice outfit just for the holidays but with Temu I’m able to buy a cute outfit and more without worrying about my bills
Thats insane!!!!!!!
Temu=POISON
@@jammasterjay4298In more ways than one,!
I bought a lot of shirts from them and have been so happy.
i love that rae tells us "yeah our house was struck by lightning" and then says "anyways, here's my art!"
honestly
yeaa true!
Fanfic writer vibes. “I got stabbed yesterday then hit by a bus, sorry for the fifteen minute delay for the upload!
@@razrv3lc this has me cackling so true 😭😭
wow lighting struck her house! want us to cry about it? 💀
Glad you're alright after that lightening scare. Awesome artwork. 👌
Thanks so much!
yeah
The art gods have spoken 😨
As someone who's newly into collage art and junk journaling, thank you for this video. I'm always so lost with what kind of paint, paper, etc that i can find for a good price that's not a scam and this taught me a lot about what to look out for.
If you are able to go to a thrift/secondhand store or vintage book store, you can get some pretty old books, children’s books, nonfiction, magazines sometimes for really cheap, and they look great in collage. I have gotten books from the 1800s for a few dollars
I usually use Wish, Shein, and Temu to buy cheap art supplies. Prices are getting so outta hand that they feel like the only places to get affordable art supplies as a beginning artist
Temu is basically a place where wholesalers can sell their stuff from the wholesale price. We’re so used to retail price that sometimes we don’t realize that retailers have bought these same products at the same price and resold it for much higher prices. As someone who knows how wholesale works, that’s just how it is
I shop at Temu now that I discovered them a month ago, and the art products I purchased I've been satisfied with. I just have issues with their packaging. Sometimes the packagers just throw everything together and the delicate things get damaged. But, I'm like you, if I can find cheaper and still get decent quality I'm all for it. But, I do read the description thoroughly by scrolling down for extra information. Also, I don't usually go by all of the rave reviews unless they show me a detailed video backing up their claim. All in all, I enjoy Temu.
I agree temu, wish, and shein r like the same things
@@shellysolomonart why would it NEVER be worth it ven if your dirt poor? Ar the things you buy going to kill us?
@@shellysolomonartdick blick is NOT close to whole sale prices
I wish someone who knew their chemistry would test a lot of these crazy cheap art products. I would be very interested to know what cheap harmful substances they are using to keep costs down. I’m always very sceptical with things too good to be true, there is no way they safety test those products.
Always enjoy your reviews Rae x
I have been curious as well but do consider that overheads account for a lot of the costs of products.
i think a lot of what brings the price down is the mass production of the stuff and the ways in which it happens. like i recently got makeup from temu and looked for the “legit” and compared the two. they turned out to be almost completely similar, only difference was the shades
Could be some subsidies by the Chinese govt to get money from us rather than paying someone else. They are desperate for investors right now, businesses leaving to other parts of Asia, resulting in millions Chinese without jobs.
I’m a chemist but I’m also poor so I don’t have the resources at home to test anything 😅 There have been studies completed that analyzed items from other similar fast fashion giants as well, and the items appear questionable.. but I think more research still needs to be done honestly
I’ve seen tests done on things from Shein and it was scary that they found lead in certain products including a kids backpack, the dye on most clothing contains microplastics that go from your washing machine into the sea 😢 I’ve also seen a program here in the UK that tested knock off products from Amazon that were made cheaply in China, they included a set of plastic mixing bowls and a bundle of kids bath toys and they contained plastics that have carcinogens in them.
I’m from England. Shein is still VERY popular here. I personally have never ordered from there. I get my clothes mainly from charity shops. Recently, the amount of shein stuff I’ve seen there is so scary. Just goes to show how much people are buying and throwing away.
technically they’re not throwing away if they’re giving them to thrift stores
@@kamyrab566but technically they never sell at thriftshops and end up getting tossed out anyways.
Why are y’all just assuming everyone just throws away all their shit all the time lol
People didn’t throw it away. The donated things and gave t people a chance, like yourself to buy them.
Did you ever buy new clothes or you're buying old second hand from others 😮
Glad to see that you haven't been "electrified". One thing to note after the lightning strike: replace all power strips and surge protectors, even if they seem to have survived unscathed. They can only take one strike, even if they seem to be fine.
Yep, if they had one surge through it they become compromised even if they still function.
As a fashion designer it makes me so happy to hear you decide to not shop fast fashion. I'm not going to go into debate here but all i wanna say is we need more Influencers like you who actually do some research. Thank you.
Maybe if you didn’t charge so much we would not have to use fast fashion everyone is struggling. So fashion is classified as a luxury now. Many of my friends wear hand me downs from their mums. That’s how tough it is now. So we have to get by on what we can.
@@dottieland7061 people who have no choice are not the problem. it's the people that buy the €2000 hauls only to wear something once and then throw it out.
I really didn't want to support fast fashion but I am also really really poor, so I learned how to crochet my own clothes for cheap! slow fashion > fast fashion
@@pnrex5160 so proud of you girl! Keep that going.
I don't care about it. I don't have a lot clothes. I buy it when old ones wore out. Literally, recently I threw away some of my clothes that were 5-6 years old. Bought new cheap ones and expecting to wear them for 2-4 years. So, I don't feel responsible for buying from fast fashion brands. Peace ✌️
just a quick note, the brown paper on the makeup brush dryer is meant to come off before use. It's a protective coat to keep the acrylic from getting scratched. :)
temu art supplies are surprisingly okay got some good acrylic markers from there before i deleted my acc also can we just agree were glad rae is okay!!oml
That’s so scary to have that happen to you. I’m so glad you guys are okay. It’s very true that things can be replaced but you can’t. Having to replace things you’ve worked hard to get, sucks. Sending you lots of positivity and good vibes🤍🤍🤍
I broke my back 23 years ago. I was a freight train conductor and made a lot of money. I can't buy anything for myself on ssdi except on Temu. Now, I usually get one or two tops because I don't have more than $30 in the any given month for myself, and so far I am enjoying everything I've gotten from them. I buy a lot of art supplies here.
The trick use at Michaels for cheap art paper is to get it from the kids isle! They sell legit watercolor and paint paper for like 3$ for a pad! Is it artist quality? Probably not but for swatching, sketching and testing out designs it’s perfect and cheap
Thank you! I never would've thought of this.
That would be super helpful for me. Thanks.
walmart also sells some kids supplies for really cheap! :D
I mean canson and strathmore are pretty cheap, especially when Michael's has their buy one get one half off sale. Their lower grade, which are basically student grade are still really decent. So you don't even have to hit up the kiddie aisle.
@@Ceares v true, I honestly just wait for massive sales at reputable stores (and while annoying, sign up for their newsletters to get coupons and stuff)
RAN SO FAST TO THIS VIDEO I SPRAINED MY ANKLE
GURL SAME
LMAO SAME!!
Lol! 😂
@@SuperRaedizzle ma’am you just made my whole year. ❤️
@@rivermyerss yes and the thing is all she said is lol
Hope youre okay Rae. Thank you for talking about the people that arent so lucky, as someone who didnt have a lot sometimes that means the world to me.
WARNING ⚠️ ⚠️
For those markers at the end you need to be careful, the lids do fall off easily. And the markers dry out quicker than normal.
thank you i needed to know this i was considering them. I have a Imarcado 80pcs bag i got off amazon that are really good but wondered if those are worth it as even the $50 which is £38 for me is a lot. do you think i should stick with the ones i have?
yep I bought something similar from wish and most of it was shit so many dried out and broken and some dried out after I got them
@@Casperghostieput some iso alcohol in a bowl and put the marker tip down in the bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes and it should recharge
for the lids idk what you can do but for the drying out just shake em a bit
So glad you're okay. House being struck by lightning sounds really terrifying. Bummer on the equipment, but as you said it is indeed replaceable. On another note though, I feel like you're water cups are just getting thicker and thicker... That thing was humongous😂
I legit thought it was a gas can for a second
It’s a hit and miss with Temu, I find that their wax stamping heads and associated tools for wax stamp making have been very good and also their embossing folders too!
YES!! i have wanted wax stamp supplies forever and i just recently bought some and they have all worked phenomenally. the exact same products are also on amazon
I've bought inkstones and calligraphy brushes, which are of good quality. Also, gold ink, and cinnabar powder.
Some of the papers are a bit dodgy. The rice paper was fine. I found the mulberry paper was nice, also got a gold flecked paper. You have to be careful with some things, some are cheaper amongst the products listed and the quality is lower, accordingly.
Also bought some embroidery kits to learn with, the thread is not great but it's fine to learn with. (I do cross stitch so I know how to determine a good quality thread!)
Also have some storage shelves from them, which have been insanely useful. And because it's hard plastic it is easy to move around.
I really appreciate your disclaimer at the start of this video. It makes me really sad to see how wasteful people become when they see how cheap stuff is from these sites. There’s such a huge disconnect that people just don’t think about the impact they’re having on the environment and economy (it devalues other items and takes revenue from other, more responsible businesses)…..so yeah. Thank you again ❤ Xxxx
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?
The thing to remember is, in the US particularly, the economy is absolutely awful right now. Prices have skyrocketed and many people cannot afford basic items at normal store prices. Yes, Temu is not the most ethical way to get products, but for some people it's literally the only way they can get what they need without breaking the bank.
Just an observation. I got a message from one of the same commenter , a certain Dr Christopher Johnson. I never answered to him or her, there is never a way to know for sure who is on the receiving end.
I mainly buy cardmaking supplies. The trick with these sites is to put stuff in your cart, then go to sleep. Revisit in a day or so and start thinning out your cart. When you’re first shopping, you get swept up in how cheap stuff is, and it’s super easy to overspend!
@@dr.christopherjohnson9803 Wow way to be a comically obvious scammer whose first language isn't English. No one who speaks it as a first language in the US words anything like that.
I have what looks to be the same acrylic stand. The paper is just a protective cover it peels off. Once it’s off the pieces lock together pretty tightly and the stand is sturdy.
She didn't peel it!
@eNephCO they know she didn't peel it. They're telling her that she CAN and SHOULDVE peeled it before reviewing
Temu honestly seems like one of those things that seems great at first but then years later we come to find out that some real shady stuff was going on behind the scenes.
like shein?
Guess what 😹
It didn't even took years lmao 😭 just a few months. Poor people can't have great things ☠️
@@neneyashiro3572 LMAO ur right ☠️☠️
Just like all companies that use factories in China such as Walmart, Target, Apple...
Rae is one of people who motivated me not to give up art as it will indeed take time till I find major improvements
I used the Touch markers since years. They're my go to cheap brand markers and I love em. The only sad thing is that they dry out way faster than brand markers.
I hope mine hangs in there. They are super juicy lol.
same
you can sorta revive them a little with rubbing alcohol!
yeah! mine became dried out and then i just ut in a bunch of rubbing alcohol into the marker and it started working like a brand new marker!
I have a special drip filled with rubbing alcohol when one of my alcohol markers are dry I shake my dried up marker and drop 3 rubbing alcohol on the tips.
I have been aware of Temu for quite some time now, and I didn’t place an order with them until I researched the company. After that I did a price comparison with them,and multiple places that sell items that seem the same. Finally I placed a small test order. I ordered a few items that I’d planned on my elsewhere, and were still made in China (where most products come from anyway). I was not disappointed! The items were of the same quality as the same things I’d bought elsewhere, but at less than half the price!
rae literally made a masterpiece with the cheapest art supplies of all time and then finished the video after lightning struck her house what a legend
I... almost feel like I need to grab that marker set while I still can. You made me very curious about the Ohuhu markers years ago but I just don't have the space and funds to justify that kinda price for something i fear of burning out on. For a 3rd of the price, and at that level of similar quality, I think I could in this case.
Edit: I caved. And with a 40% coupon got them for $30.
Honestly same, I got copics as a gift and I hardly touched them and some have dried out when I tried to use them, more markers and refills are SO pricey so when I go to Japan next year imma stock up on pens since their cheaper there.
Ohuhu will replace your markers if they dry out. You just have to email them. I emailed after i got my set. It took almost 3 months for them to arrive to me in Alaska. 5 markers were dry. I emailed the company direct, even though i bought the markers through Amazon. They sent me replacement markers.
This feels like a scam somehow. There has to be a catch. Like they sell you all this stuff for ridiculously cheap prices but then you get signed up for an evil cult or something. WHAT IS THE CATCH??
I just ordered these markers for the same reason. I have bought a handful of copics and other brands, and they usually dry out. If these dry out I will be much less disappointed.
@@viviemorton14 lol Copic was my started brand when it came to alcohol markers. just use em. heck use em together with the cheap ones.
the real waste is not using them.
Prismacolors are my absolute favorite to draw with. They are sooooooo pigmented and so effortless to use
Same. Faber Castell is pretty good too.
I do appreciate it when you (and others) do videos like this. I don't have a ton of money and it is nice to know that I am not spending my money on something I will open and directly throw into the garbage. Thank you!
Hello, I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, and love all over the world, I would love 💚us to be good friends in honesty and in trust if you don't mind. I'm Doctor Christopher Johnson from San Francisco, California, where are you from if I may ask?❤
@@dr.christopherjohnson9803bro that's creepy as hell
Temu is paying most of the RUclipsrs for reviewing their items. I am so happy you made this REAL review one. The positive reviews are paid reviews. Lol. I bought "sterling" silver rings that were marked the 925 stamp but it turned my finger green. 😂 That saying you get what you pay for is def the case with Temu. I feel like a hypocrite now..I guess I am going to order those marker. 😂😂 I am so happy you are safe. That must have been super scary. ❤
If you have jewelry that turns your skin green, paint it with some clear nail polish. I don’t like spending money for jewelry so that’s what I do with my cheap jewelry
Sometimes it's the varnish on the ring coming off. I've had some REAL GOLD turn me green but after the varnish is done chipping it's fine.
Silver jewelry regularly turns green on my skin, there's something in my sweat that reacts to it. I worked a summer job at a jewelry store, and the owner said he's never seen anything like it. (It was August so I was sweating more than usual...)
So no, it's not necessarily a sign the rings aren't genuine 925 silver.
@@hollyhockss thank you for this tip.
@@kreativna I'm literally allergic to silver so it would turn my skin green before I would break out...
the reason temp is so cheap is bc of forced labor nd not paying workers fairly
I've gotten art supplies and crafting supplies from temu, and i do find those items are pretty good. Yarn, neddle felting, watercolors, and stickers are all pretty good to get there if you don't have money and want to start. Just look at the reviews. Personally i really like the matalic watercolors they have on the temu.
You’re meant to peel the paper off the outside of the brush drying rack. The paper is there to protect the plastic during shipping and packaging (I have a few of these from my local Kmart for my makeup brushes). 😊❤
Dude, I have gotten some REALLY NICE stuff off of Temu! I got an awesome acrylic light for my brother and all of the diamond paintings are amazing! I have gotten some really beautiful stone beads from there and it really just depends on the product you are looking for. To be honest, it's also the quality of item you expect. People go on there expecting greatness and get garbage, and people going on there looking for cheap stuff get some fantastic finds! I LOVE all of the diamond paintings and diamond painting accessories I have gotten from there and won't be buying those anywhere else. I choose Temu over wish tbh. So it's in the eye of the beholder and it's really your expectations...
I've been using this random brand called oleep for three years. It's $30 for 80 alcohol brush markers and they work crazy well and are super pigmented and blend perfectly.
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honestly I feel like as long as people are not over consuming on fast fashion (hauls every week/buying stuff you don’t like just for the trend) it’s fine 😭😭
I definitely relate with you there. I'm glad there are affordable products out there for those like me.
how many people? millions?
The problem is that businesses like this thrive off that. If people started buying less, they'd need to put prices up, and then there's no point buying from them over more ethical sources.
I kind of love temu, because it's the only way me and my gf can buy stuff that's fun because we have bought from it multiple times and it's always pretty good for us
The people in the sweat shops making the clothes: 💀
I bought the 168 alcohol marker set (£32) and they are amazing! 2 dried quick (Not sure why those 2 specifically) and I had never used alcohol markers before... I love them
@phelovepokemon, hi. Maybe you're already aware of this, but dried alcohol markers can usually be revived with alcohol, as described in comments above.
@@papoochacoo I did not know this :o Silly question, but what alcohol would work on them?
@@phelovepokemon, rubbing alcohol.
have you tried shaking it? One of mine dried a bit but it took a few shakes to get them back good as new
thank you for that intro ❤ i really appreciate how you mention that fast fashion is the only way some people can buy in fashion clothes. i rarely shop from sites like that, but i know what it feels like to be in high school and jealous of all of the popular girls for having the cutest clothes. there’s a lot of shame that you feel when you feel like you stick out because of your clothes.
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They have had Baohong Academy watercolor paper on Temu for cheaper by far than Amazon so that is something I have ordered several times. It was on a great lightening deal
As a person who does not Buy clothes off Temu but buys cute artsupplies and stationary and other kooky stuff i see this as a absaloute win
You gotta peel the paper off the acrylic stand, I doubt it will make the product work better but definitely will look better 😊
Glad you're ok! Those skulls turned out so cool. I personally can't see myself buying from sites like Temu and Wish, too many speculations of slave labor, sweatshops and such about them.
These speculations are around companies like nestle, nike etc, its just more hidden.
@@dododog5002 Nike has been accused of sweatshops for decades, consumers don't give a fork and keep buying anyway.
nestle was in a big scandal about water rights and taking all the water from some river a few years ago too.
for claims against shein/temu, they originated on tiktok. Not exactly the most reliable place for your news lol
First, Im glad that you are OK. Things can be replaced. You are unique and priceless.
That is how Temu gets you. Sell cheap and people end up spending more.
I have to admit I fell down the Temu trap. I've actually got a few really nice things. A lot in cosmetics and beauty supplies.
I like to see what else is on Temu.
You should lead tests every one of those items because they don't have to pass any special test to make sure they're not poisoning you when they make it.
I’ve looked at Temu once and they don’t even have verified sellers unlike other shopping apps excl. Ali brands apps and sites.
I feel that temu stuff would be good for young artists who are just starting out their artstic ✨stuff✨
I actually purchased that brush drying rack months ago. The “paper finish” is a protective sticker that peels off! The black lacquered finish is underneath.
Gal, my family had lightning hit the house twice and fried everything the first time. Now we unplug pretty much everything during bad thunderstorms. Thank you for trying out this stuff. I always wonder if their art supplies are worth the price, even as cheap as they are.
My mom got me those alcohol markers 2 years ago from Amazon and at the time they were like $40 but, I could never find them again on there 🤷🏽♀️. The red and pinks smelled terrible and and would make everything I drew smell just as bad, They did a really good job coloring . They’d be great for those wanting affordable alcohol markers. Unless if you have a sensitive nose.
I'm so glad you did this video. I'm a super TEMU shopper and you've proved my point that TEMU is a hit or miss. Thanks!
The aquarelle and markers do indeed look nice, but I'm mainly concerned about the quality of the pigments used and therefore how light fast they will be. Name brands might come with a hefty price tag, but at least you know your art will last and you won't be left with an empty sheet of paper where you once spent hours painting on.
See I feel that if you don't put it in the sun it should be fine. I still have my kids kiddie crayola art from 25 years ago and it hasn't disappeared
As far as alcohol markers go, they are pretty much never lightfast. Even Copics are not lightfast. They use dyes, not pigment inks.
The really cheap watercolor are likely to use dyes as well, either exclusively or to enhance inexpensive pigments. The good news is: You won't be left with an empty sheet of paper anyway. Many times colors change, but they usually do not outright disappear. If you store your art well, without direct constant sunlight, it will last even with cheap supplies. If you want to hang it up, you could consider using UV resistant glass.
For the brush drying rack, I feel like the brushes may have been leaning because they were in spots for bigger brushes. The brushes that were in the smaller holes seemed to be just fine, it was the small ones in the huge holes that were the problem.
I only read through a few comments and I've not seen past that point in the video so I apologise if I repeated something already talked about
this was really fun to watch! you seem so thoughtful and kind when giving reviews and it honestly makes people take account of what the review is when its presented in such a objective way! you made some amazing art and so sorry your lost 1/3 of your equipment due to lighting, that must have been scary!!
Its refreshing to see you and others thinking like I do about temu and the others like temu. More people need to think about the effect of their shopping.
So, you expect the poor to go without?
@@annabellelee4535 I said more need to think about the effect of their shopping. I did not say the poor should go without. Im absolutely not financially privileged, yet I still do my best to think about the ripple effect of how I shop. I buy some things from temu but use discretion. The tarot cards on there for instance are counterfeit. That hurts the original creators of those cards who are usually not financially privileged themselves. If buying something like a scrub brush or something, yeah buy from temu or walmart or amazon if thats what you can afford. Its a grey area. Not black and white. Think about what you buy and where. No matter our financial status, if we all did our best there, the world would be a much better place, including economically for all. Didnt go into detail like this on the original comment because I was trying to not write a book. Sometimes I forget that there's a lot of black and white thinkers out there and think my concise message would be understood within the grey area.
My fellow Europeans: you can get the exact same markers (10:08) just in smaller packages at Tedi stores!
Yes! I just bought some this last week. 36 for 7,50 , marked down from 15 euros.
Rae just made a masterpiece with temu art supplies and then almost at the end her house was lightning struck and still show her art, she's a icon, she's a legend and SHE'S the moment!
SERIOUSLY 0:40 THANK YOU! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. For talking about this. There are people who cant afford the more expensive or local products. Me for example I WISH i could spend my money on locally products and pay they amount people deserve for their work, but in some cases i just cant afford it.
OMG Rae! Lightning strike sounds so scary! Glad you are ok. I love your positive attitude about the situation...
I’m warning you ALL on temu!!! Temu is stealing credit/debit card info from buyers!!! This is a buyer beware for your credit/debit safety!!!!!
It’s crazy how Rae can just make crazy artwork with various art supplies that do and don’t look promising✨✨
I bought those markers, and they were so worth it. so many different shades and skin tones it’s perfect for character design
edit: they do dry up and run out of ink quite quickly though
I’ve bought diamond paintings and accessories from temu and I’m actually very impressed with what it got. I also got other things from them and I have been happy with what I’ve gotten thus far. I will continue to shop at temu till they shut down. 😁
I just have to say that you are an absolute legend in salvaging cheap art products!! You always make a masterpiece out of a trasterpiece. Haha
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Wait.... Houses can get struck by lightning and not set on fire? So glad you're safe but man that must SUUUUUUUUCK. I'm glad you did explain that some people can't afford to buy even cheap art supply and have to go through super shady, near slave like conditions for employee type places like Shien and Temu in order to survive. I hate that those sites exist, but I'm also sad some people can't even afford (or have) thrift stores near them. Although thrift store prices are starting to get to at or above retail for art supply
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I recently bought a huge tin of pencils from Temu. I was so surprised when I tried them out they are so good! Well pigmented and frankly better than the expensive pencils I already have!!
What brand did you buy? I bought the brand that was featured with similar results. I think if you search for example charcoal pencils you will be directed to all pencils and if you search cotton socks you will be directed to all socks. I wouldn't rely on the reviews because they may be paid reviewers.
The Temu "charcoal" pencils actually said "Oil Color Pencil" on the box. Being oil based, it's actually not fair to compare the pigmentation to Prismas. Not defending Temu at all, just trying to be fair. lol
I am so glad she said the market was so good. I just literally bought 120 markers from Temu. For $33 and was wondering if it was going to be a waste of money since I know alcohol-based markers are so expensive. So I'm so glad I saw this video now I know I got my money worth and at a cheap price too!
Was it the touch school ones ?
Most important thing, I'm glad you're okay :)
As for Temu, the old Latin phrase maintains its power to this day; "Caveat Emptor" or "Let the Buyer Beware".
As for those warnings about the cheap prices being due to worker abuse, while you're right, I hope you're not posting from an iPhone. Apple is notoriously horrific to its Chinese workforce, just Google "Apple worker conditions" to see the horror show for yourself. For at least a decade (if not longer), they've been constantly reported on for their abhorrent factory conditions. So expensive price tags don't negate the abusive dynamics of a company. Just sayin''
literally any computer chip will have poor conditions; from the materials mined to produce them, to the factories where they are assembled.
As for temu, they do actively audit suppliers. Temu itself is a bit like ebay; Temu does not produce any goods, they simply offer a platform for manufacturers to sell on (like wish and aliexpress for example). If someone on ebay sells stolen goods, for example, I would not blame ebay, but the dodgy seller.
Thank you for mentioning about the fast fashion part!! I made a comment on your second channel video about it and everyone responded very negatively because they acted like it didn't exist, so it means a lot to have this cleared up for your fans by you yourself!!
My friends mum got hacked off Temu
the thing abt fast fashion is that the people who can't really afford anything else are the people who are going to be wearing those clothes until they're worn out, the ones who will be upcycling and handing down those clothes. the problem isn't the people who can't afford better. it's the ones who _can_
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Gosh, I'm glad you and your loved ones are safe after that scare! And I'm glad that nothing did catch fire, after seeing Rachel (from RachLovesLife) tell the story of how she lost a whole lot of stuff after a candle did catch fire over her holiday table it is a relief to know that it didn't happen to you too!
I know how scary it can be because lightning struck a light/lamp post (? not sure of that, Eng. is not my first language) across the street. The sound was so scary! And the power went off for hours. It was in the middle of the night so most of the electronic stuff was off the only losses were the internet modem, cable tv thingy, and the HDMI port on the tv. We were without cable tv for a week and without internet for a month because the lightning burned the entire neighborhood modems. The guy that came to change the piece and test the connection said that they had to replace more than a 100 devices and they didn't even have that amount in stock to do it so suddenly. And they had to hire extra people to help in the process. At least we got a bill discount for the trouble.
glad you were safe from the lightning strike! Thanks for sharing your info on Temu!
Thank God that no one was hurt and that you are safe in your home…since it didn’t catch fire! Terrifying! But I totally agree that by far your life and health are the most important!
Stupid question but the electronics that were plugged in and absolutely fried when the lightening struck covered by insurance, warranty/guarantee by the surge protection companies? Truly hoping that whatever was (fried) lost will be replaced at no cost to you. Not sure how that works.
I’m fairly new to this channel and absolutely love everything I’ve seen. Curious if you ever do tutorials or anything like that? The two pieces you created and show at 12:33 are simply perfection! As a 45 year old woman who still can’t draw a straight line with a ruler and continuously screws up abstract paintings (yes both are 100% true sadly) yet has a passion to create in any and all mediums I need help! If you already have tutorials posted I’d greatly appreciate being pointed in that direction. If it’s not your thing I’d greatly appreciate it if you or someone on here could let me know some good channels where I can start learning please.
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I am sooo glad that you are alright, that is all that really matters. I hope you had insurance. Or at least a good tax person to deduct the cost of replacing all that equipment. 🥰🖼️🎨👨🏻🎨🧑🏾🎨👩🏼🎨🥰
As someone who topped out in the art scene with Sharpies, I see this as an absolute win.
Dear Rae,
those markers look exactly like the alcohol markers they sell for dirt cheap in Europe in the store chain called Action. They have super cheap art supplies there and also sell markers that 100% look like from the set you got. Here they sell a pack of 12 markers for about 4€ and they come with brush tips. Who knows where they come from, maybe they are form the same factory because I swear, the pens, caps and even color numbers / names are exactly the ones I have here too! Very interesting!
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I just got some headbands, keychains as gifts and the plastic roller shelf they had for $2 and change recently. I was pretty impressed! As far as their markers though compared to Ohuhu... I could tell even when you had it on the paper the one you got from Temu wasn't as bold in color as Ohuhu is. I use my Ohuhu markers all the time and I love them, I even had a faulty set from amazon and Ohuhu sent me a new set at no charge, because they 100% guarantee their stuff, reason I keep buying them =)
For the flimzy printed paper like sketchbook you can like straighten the paper after completing the drawing by ironing it on a low heat
I use Temu for probably about 25%-50% of my wardrobe, since it’s really hard to find clothes (especially feminine clothes) in my size that aren’t priced differently than general sizes. Pretty much everything else is Walmart, or Old Navy when I can afford it.
Online clothes like these of course aren’t as good quality as Old Navy, but I take good enough care of my clothes and don’t follow too many fashion trends that I’m able to keep them for longer than people talk about.
Specifically skirts, dresses, and button up tops have always been frustrating for me, lots of Temu items I’m wearing these days are just good stretch fabric and priced in my budget. (They also have fun styles and patterns that differ from the usual choices of “middle aged eccentric art teacher” and “pregnant crunchy mom”)
I think it's oaky to purchase fast fashion if it's the only viable option for the price you can afford and especially if you wear the shit out of it. It might be produced unethically but so are many designer labels. Half the responsibility comes down to the consumer. When some people spend very little, they devalue the item and feel its okay to wear it once and throw it away
8:58 “i feel like the idea is there” 😭😭😭😂😂
Thank god your okay, that lightning must have been terrifying. You are so brave for that, I could never.
The jenky brush holder elegantly spinning on display is hilarious 💀
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I'm a little tired of people using "the poors" as an excuse for fast fashion existing. I've been in extreme poverty my entire life (still am) and never once have I felt the need to use fast fashion.
Now to touch on the art supplies: It's great to see that there are some cheaper options for poor artists, but also these kind of places are still super dangerous and tend to be ship things with toxic materials.
If you arent a typical body shape or size, local shops offer nothing. Shein is literally the only place that offer clothes for someone as tall as me, and its also the only way i can afford clothes that fit without having to spend hundreds
@@erin66exactly that's the problem I have.
When temu came to popularity I got a feeling that it was a scam and everyone was saying that it wasn’t but it look to good to be true
I have the touch markers, though I didn't buy them from Temu. They are not a bad marker, qualitywise. My only criticism of these markers is unlike Copics you can't replace individual markers or buy ink refills for them. However you can produce some really good art out of them.
I have to correct myself. Ink refills are available but to buy through an art retailer in Australia I'm looking at $13AU per marker refill. I went through my markers and 6 don't work, so adding that up, I'm better off buying the whole 168 set from Temu. Decisions.
I got the markers and I’ve been pleasantly surprised with the quality of them. They seem ok, blend well, the kids can be a bit misleading so I tested a few to make sure I was using the right colours, given how much this stuff normally is I’m happy xx
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🛒 *Introduction and Teemu Controversies*
- Teemu's controversial reputation and its comparison to fast fashion giants.
01:00 🌍 *Environmental Impact and Personal Choices*
- Discussion on the environmental impact of fast fashion and the importance of being intentional with purchases.
- Encouragement for viewers to watch video essays on the topic and make informed choices.
01:25 🎨 *Testing Teemu's Cheap Watercolor Paints*
- Introduction to Teemu's 12-piece watercolor set at a significantly lower price.
- Positive aspects of the watercolor set, including refillable pans and beautiful colors.
- Minor drawback: the loudness of the pans while swatching.
03:18 ✏️ *Charcoal Pencils: Teemu's Misleading Listing*
- Teemu's charcoal pencil set advertised as colored pencils.
- Lack of pigment and comparison with a higher-quality brand.
- Unusual crumbly texture and overall low rating.
05:21 📦 *Promoting Merchandise and Teemu's Watercolor Paper Pad*
- Brief promotion of the creator's merchandise.
- Teemu's affordable 24-sheet watercolor paper pad, with a comparison to higher-quality alternatives.
- Negative aspects: smaller size, floppy paper, and significant warping when painted on.
06:53 🎨 *Acrylic Paint Markers: Teemu's Surprising Success*
- Introduction to Teemu's affordable acrylic paint markers.
- Positive surprise: smooth application, vibrant colors, and superior performance compared to a name brand.
- Praise for the affordable version outperforming the name brand.
08:29 🖌️ *Brush Drying Rack: Functionality Concerns*
- Teemu's cheap brush drying rack for cleaning paintbrushes.
- Critique of the flimsy structure and potential messiness.
- Concerns about durability and overall functionality, leading to a low rating.
09:58 🖊️ *Dual-Tip Alcohol-Based Markers: Disturbingly Cheap Quality*
- Introduction to Teemu's 168-piece dual-tip alcohol-based marker set.
- Astounding affordability compared to higher-priced alternatives.
- Positive feedback on blending capabilities and a perfect rating for value for money.
12:51 🔍 *Artwork Conclusion, Lightning Strike Incident, and Final Thoughts*
- Artwork creation using Teemu's supplies after a lightning strike incident.
- Summary of the artist's final thoughts on Teemu's art supplies.
- Buyer beware advice and personal dissatisfaction with Teemu's products.
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I once downloaded the app Temu has, but then I saw ads where it showed some weird, cheap-looking “adult” products and saw some beautiful ring and was like “… Yeah nvm” and uninstalled 😂
Rae can go through lightning or use the worst products she never fails to amaze me like I could never even with the best art supplies she would always top my art ❤️
And I’m glad she’s okay after that lightning
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when i clicked onto the video a temu ad popped up about art supplies 😂😂
The reason I haven’t ordered any “charcoal” from Temu is because of how they package for shipping - they’d be crumbling by the time they arrive. The pencils you got crumbled because the pigment inside got broken during shipping. My students drop colored pencils all the time and we constantly have crumbling problems.
Some thing 100% would not buy on Temu. Learned that the hard way with a pair of ceramic incense burner. Though, they gave the option to refund or replace-- and gave an instant refund (since I was able to just repair it, I didn't ask for replacement.)
But in general, anything glass or ceramic, pencils as you said.