Hello all..
Just popping by to ask for your thoughts....
I am trying to talk hubby into me investing in some colouring pencils.
I have watched a few tutorials and have seen some amazing colouring from some of your blogs.
I have also received some great advice and info from some of you too (thanks)..
To help me decide which ones to go for polychromos / prisma's. I would love to hear your preferences and thoughts......
Thanks and big hugs
Kelly
Just popping by to ask for your thoughts....
I am trying to talk hubby into me investing in some colouring pencils.
I have watched a few tutorials and have seen some amazing colouring from some of your blogs.
I have also received some great advice and info from some of you too (thanks)..
To help me decide which ones to go for polychromos / prisma's. I would love to hear your preferences and thoughts......
Thanks and big hugs
Kelly
5 comments:
Hi Kelly Hun, I would recommend the Polychromo's. The prisma's are so soft that they often break and a sharp point is hard to maintain. I know someone was selling some on facebook inky chicks but not sure if they are still available.
Hugs Tracy x
Have to agree with Tracy, I have both but now use the Polychromo simply because its so frustrating when the prisms break and I felt I was continuing sharpen all the time.
Although expensive Hobbycraft sells the Polychromos individually so you could build up a collection since sets are not cheap.
The only reason I use pencils is because I can't take the lids of the pencils. Have to say I think you colouring is fabulous.
luv
Debby
Hi Kelly, I remember trying to decide which was best and I was worried because its a considered purchase. As you know I went with Prismas and I don't regret it one bit but as Tracy and Debby say they are soft and can break easy but find them easy to blend. As I understand it Polys are harder and you have to work a bit longer at blending but thats only what I've heard as I've never tried them. It may be worth getting a couple of single pencils from each and trying them out to see which you prefer. Hope this is of some help. Have a good weekend, take care, Ann-Marie xxx
Hi Kelly
I started with Prisma's and replaced them Faber Castelli polychromo's as they don't break so much, it was really frustrating just trying to sharpen them!!
Laurie xx
Hi Kelly, As a coloured pencil artist I always favour the polychromos, they are softer and a lot more versatile. Prisma are wax based and polys are oil based. You can tend to get a sheen on the prisma, and although the colour is richer when it's new, it fades in sunlight - not sure how much this will affect your descision as a card maker, but for portraits that are hung on a wall, it very important. I use polys on my cards too, starting with the lighter areas and gradually building up the intensity of the colour. I hope this helps, but if there is anything else you want to know, jut give me a quick email,
hugs Vicky xxx
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