Over 2 years ago when they were first coming out in the market I purchased a bunch of their pan sets and tubes. Their colors are vibrant and transparent. I loved their phosphorus pan set of 24 colors. I won’t purchase any more of their paints because I have enough. I purchased their wc journal and they keep sending blocks and I want the journal. Paper seems to be 100% cotton and workable. For this set since no pigment info and at less then $2 a tube would work for a student or journal but concerned about the smell. Tfs
Yeah it is 100% cotton. I was surprised. It sure didn't feel like cotton, but I didn't mind the paper either way! I do feel these are more of a student-grade item or just something you use when you aren't doing a commission, because $2 per tube is still a good price for watercolors. I wish they had pigment info.
@@ColorfullyOptimistic I agree. I did purchase one of their student sets and that included pigment info but when Lindsey did a review on their paints she thought they made some mistakes on some of the pigment codes. So I guess you have to do a lightfast test if you want to use them on work you sell or keep
I'm kind of surprised that Paul Rubens sent that set to you with the 2 dry tubes. That is certainly less than their usual high quality standards that seems to be typical with them. And then the smell would really concern me. So looks like even though they had very fancy looking cover it appears that this is may be student quality with dye colors instead of pigments? as another viewer mentioned. Oh well, this one won't be on my wish list. Thanks for the look-see. 👍
I too was pretty surprised tbh. I have always considered PR as more of a student-grade, entry level, and that is just because while they do have lightfast testing and sometimes provide pigment information, it is not like other artist-grade brands that have tried and true formulas, transparency, and open stock availability too.
Yes, you definitely can. I just was noting the issue as this is a brand-new set you would buy and it has two dried out tubes - which you definitely don't want to see :)
@@ColorfullyOptimistic I had to really dig to get that information, but yes, they are using dyes and a binder that I don't know what it is, that's probably the reason for the smell. Only some of them contain any real pigments, and since it's China, they don't have to disclose things as US companies do. So it's anybody's guess as to what is really in them. Another thing, the paint didn't reactivate to water, that's what dyes do.
Question, so because the paints are already in liquid form do you still wet your bush? Or is you want strong colours could you also paint not using water? 🤗
I wet my brush, yes, just to mix them and make them more fluid. While they're in the rubes they're not really liquid. They're quite thick and wouldn't move like a watercolor without some water. The color stays incredibly saturated even with water though because it's fresh from the tube so you have more paint no matter what.
I wonder what is the point of Paul Ruben’s company to send an American RUclipsr that doesn’t speak Chinese at least a translation sheet. They are not making the person’s job any easier, and as a consumer I am confused what is the difference between this set and their rest (for example, the ones that the tubes are all dark blue).
So they have reformulated them, but more than that, I'm not entirely sure. I was not incredibly impressed with this set, and honestly their other sets were more impressive to me.
Over 2 years ago when they were first coming out in the market I purchased a bunch of their pan sets and tubes. Their colors are vibrant and transparent. I loved their phosphorus pan set of 24 colors. I won’t purchase any more of their paints because I have enough. I purchased their wc journal and they keep sending blocks and I want the journal. Paper seems to be 100% cotton and workable. For this set since no pigment info and at less then $2 a tube would work for a student or journal but concerned about the smell. Tfs
Yeah it is 100% cotton. I was surprised. It sure didn't feel like cotton, but I didn't mind the paper either way! I do feel these are more of a student-grade item or just something you use when you aren't doing a commission, because $2 per tube is still a good price for watercolors. I wish they had pigment info.
@@ColorfullyOptimistic I agree. I did purchase one of their student sets and that included pigment info but when Lindsey did a review on their paints she thought they made some mistakes on some of the pigment codes. So I guess you have to do a lightfast test if you want to use them on work you sell or keep
The packaging was indeed glorious!! Very nice sharing 🤩👍❤️
Thank you 🤗
I'm kind of surprised that Paul Rubens sent that set to you with the 2 dry tubes. That is certainly less than their usual high quality standards that seems to be typical with them. And then the smell would really concern me. So looks like even though they had very fancy looking cover it appears that this is may be student quality with dye colors instead of pigments? as another viewer mentioned. Oh well, this one won't be on my wish list. Thanks for the look-see. 👍
I too was pretty surprised tbh. I have always considered PR as more of a student-grade, entry level, and that is just because while they do have lightfast testing and sometimes provide pigment information, it is not like other artist-grade brands that have tried and true formulas, transparency, and open stock availability too.
You can use dried out wc tubes. Cut the bottom of tube and put a dried chunk in your palette
Yes, you definitely can. I just was noting the issue as this is a brand-new set you would buy and it has two dried out tubes - which you definitely don't want to see :)
I would love to know where I can get the stamp you use in this video for your swatches!!
Yes! Irit here on RUclips has her own shop and that is where I got them. You can see if they are in stock here: iritlandgrafshop.com/
Thanks for sharing Kori
My pleasure!!💜
Great colors.....if you cut open the dried tubes,you still can use the paint because they activate with water......just a reminder 😉😉😉
Yes yes, I was just noting that these were dried up in a new set - not something I want to see :)
The pigments are not actually labeled, mainly because most of them are made from dye and not actual pigments
Interesting. So when they say made from pigments, they actually mean dyes and not pigments? That's a big difference in terms of watercolors.
@@ColorfullyOptimistic I had to really dig to get that information, but yes, they are using dyes and a binder that I don't know what it is, that's probably the reason for the smell. Only some of them contain any real pigments, and since it's China, they don't have to disclose things as US companies do. So it's anybody's guess as to what is really in them. Another thing, the paint didn't reactivate to water, that's what dyes do.
Question, so because the paints are already in liquid form do you still wet your bush? Or is you want strong colours could you also paint not using water? 🤗
I wet my brush, yes, just to mix them and make them more fluid. While they're in the rubes they're not really liquid. They're quite thick and wouldn't move like a watercolor without some water. The color stays incredibly saturated even with water though because it's fresh from the tube so you have more paint no matter what.
Realgar is a type of mineral. I only know that because I recently did some research on the color orange. lol I love your swatch book ❤
Haha that's good to know.
I wonder what is the point of Paul Ruben’s company to send an American RUclipsr that doesn’t speak Chinese at least a translation sheet. They are not making the person’s job any easier, and as a consumer I am confused what is the difference between this set and their rest (for example, the ones that the tubes are all dark blue).
So they have reformulated them, but more than that, I'm not entirely sure. I was not incredibly impressed with this set, and honestly their other sets were more impressive to me.
I’m not impressed by their quality… the tube is supposed to be a convenience, not a hindrance…
So true!