Watercolor paper makes a huge difference when using inktense pencils from my own experience. Particularly as long as the sizing made into the paper is still good, because Lindsey the Frugal crafter covered how sizing goes bad in old cold press Watercolor papers.... When the sizing goes bad inktense and Watercolor paints or pencils loose their vibrancy... Also with inktense less is good leaving withspace for Blending gradients. Colorfully Optimistic has some Inktense tutorials using them even on cheap Amazon paper adult coloring books with pentel waterbrush activation & colorless alcohol blender activations. Also circular strokes and holding the pencil further back help AGAINST pencils strokes to fully dissolve the whole pigment lay down on the paper. Hope it helps your journey, they are absolutely lovely pencils once you figure them out. Best of luck. Another observation, Your desk also looks like it has on indented grain texture to it. You make want a add a smooth backing board or several thicker 110# cardstock under whatever image you are working on... Barbara Colours also uses Inktense quite a bit.
Kelly, just WOW! Your reply is packed full with so many incredible tips and tricks. I am SO grateful that you took the time to share everything here not only with me but for others to see as well. As you could probably tell, I have zero experience with watercolor paper. I'm going to definitely check out Lindsey's channel to learn more. I also love the leaving white space tip for coloring gradients. I can't wait to try this!! Will also check out Colorfully Optimistic's video - a lot of people have recommended it to me, so I know it must be super helpful. Will work on using the circular strokes and holing the pencil back to avoid getting the pencil strokes I've been fighting with. THIS is so helpful!! And the desk definitely has a wood grain texture on it (albeit a cheap one LOL)! I love the idea of putting something down underneath whatever I'm coloring. This post has been so helpful - I'm going to pin it to the top so everyone can see it. If you're ever on IG or FB, please tag me - I'd love to see your work. It must be amazing. Thank you again, dear Kelly, for sharing all of this. Sending you a virtual hug!! 💖💖💖 Enjoy your Sunday!
I love inktense pencils. My tip for quick really vibrant colour is to add lots of pencil , adding 2 or 3 layers before adding water. For small spots I take the ink directly off the pencil tip with a wet brush. I also have a dedicated water brush that contains alcohol that is use instead of water in colouring books. I also have a dedicated alcohol blending marker that I use in small spaces. To avoid pencil marks being left behind, hold the pencil loosely and add more layers. Hope these help! 🫶🇦🇺
Watch the how-to video of Karen with mycolourfulcountrylife. On the brush pen, she shows how to control water. But you only need damp bristles and she has a towel she uses to control the water. I haven’t tried the inktense but I have them. Also, brush tip to brush. Her video will help you!
Janet, thank you SO very much for this recommendation. I'm so intrigued by what you just shared! I adore Karen, and love her videos, and now I am off to hunt that one down. I really appreciate you taking the time to stop and share your comment here. I'm so grateful for you, Janet! Thanks for watching, and have a wonderful weekend! 💖💖💖
I know someone already mentioned paper, but that's honestly one of the biggest challenges with using these in coloring books. Most coloring book paper just drinks the water like it's been out in the desert for days, and it takes the ink with it, making it difficult to blend. I've found what works best for me is to use really light base layers first, activate it, then let the paper dry or hit it with the heat tool/hair dryer. Once it's dry, I'll go back in and take ink right from the pencil with the brush to darken up areas where I want more depth. I tend to use these more as base layers rather than trying to create a whole coloring page with them. And if you have the Derwent Chromaflow, they pair really well with these and I find it much easier to correct messy edges that way. I do like using either the waterbased marker blender pen or the alcohol blender marker, it just depends on the book I'm working in and the look I'm going for.
Oh i love these tips, Dani!! I didn't even think about Inktense pencils partnering so well with Chromaflows, but once I read that I thought "duuuuh Kim" LOL! I'm definitely going to focus on working with light layers and consider the paper as I work on my water/flow control. Do you have a favorite alcohol blender marker that you like to use? I'm so grateful you took the time to share all of this fantastic information with me, Dani! So very grateful for you! 💖💖💖 (And i literally LOL'd at the desert comment!!)
@ I’m not picky about my alcohol blenders lol. I use them with water mediums more than I do with their alcohol marker brethren 😆 I do find sometimes the alcohol and water marker blenders give a more washed out look, so I’ll often go back overtop of those layers with ink pulled from the pencil. I’m actually working on a Kerby page with Inktense and Chromaflows. They play very nicely with each other.
@@snickerdoodlingllc We are apparently in the minority with the Chromaflow love. There aren’t too many of us that actually like and enjoy using these pencils 😶🌫️
Not giving up is a good way to start the new year! To me the secret of Inktense is to work light and in many layers. I lay down the color very light and I don't apply color straight to future highlighted areas, I than dissolve the pigment completely letting it dry well before applying another layer. Good to see you, Kim! I wish you a happy beautiful year! 💖
I always appreciate your positivity and encouragement when you stop by, dear friend! I love the tip on working with light layers & avoiding spaces that will become highlight areas. What kind of brush are you using? And are you activating with water or alcohol? Thank you so much for taking the time to share your tips and tricks with me here. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 💖💖💖
Try a 'dry paint' brush. They are more sturdy and have short bristles. They go from range 2 to 12. In abstract landscape paintings, I combine Inktense and watercolour. I use Inktense pencils to make accents (lines, shadows, grasses, or dots of complementary colour...)
Oh! What a wonderful suggestion, Martine! Is this a brush I can find in any ol' hobby store? Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate you taking the time to share your tip with me! I'm sure your landscape paintings are lovely! 💖💖💖
I'm so sorry I missed your reply here, dear Jo! I'm glad I'm not alone with this... So did you get the additional 28 colors? They are soooo pretttttty! Maybe if I can finally get this process down, I'll get those, too. Always appreciate you and your friendship, sweet friend! 💖💖💖
@ I’ve been building up open stock a few years then bought the extras (I think…. )Brain still scrambled with anaesthetic and not home yet to check but I think I’m about 5-10 short of the full set now so really need to get on with them 😂😂
One of these days......I'm going to try my hand with Inktense pencils. I absolutely love the vibrancy they give. I'm so glad you did this video. I've watched so many videos of colorists who know how to use these pencils and their work is amazing. But, I'm adult enough to know that's not how it will work for me. To watch you struggle and experiment was most helpful. I know that we can do it! I look forward to seeing more of your work with Inktense pencils. (The planet turned out really cool!) 💜
I so appreciate you sharing that you struggle, too, Sally! I definitely have my coloring fears and obstacles that I need to tackle. It's nice to know that I'm not alone and that sharing these struggles here on this channel helps others like you, too. Thanks for the nice compliment on the planet - I definitely have a long way to go still for sure. Thank you so much for stopping by to watch and share your thoughts. I always appreciate you, Sally! 💖💖💖
@@christinetrappenfortes7761 OK I’m intrigued. What is a tampon brush? Is it using an actual tampon as your brush? This is very interesting, Christine! 💖💖💖
@@KarensHobbyTime thank you so very much, Karen! I really have a long way to go LOL I’m so glad you stoped by today to watch. Really appreciate you! 💖💖💖
@@JessicaSzempruch what a fantastic idea, Jessica! I’m definitely adding this colorless blender to my list. Thank you so very much for taking the time to share this great tip with me!! I’m really grateful for you. 💖💖💖 Enjoy your Sunday! ✨
Im really wanting to try those too. This year, if all is well in the world, hopefully get to try. Those, the Derewnt Drawing and the Derwent Lightfast lol. I collect as well. Your a great artist. Happy new years!
When you try all of those, let me know what you think. I got the Chromaflows a few months ago and absolutely love them. They are amazing!! And thank you for your very nice comment! BTW I still haven't done a pet tutorial - I'm thinking that's a little out of my range.... but I didn't want you to think I'd forgotten about it. Thanks much for always watching, Travis. I truly appreciate you! 💖💖💖
Colorfully Optimistic uses Inktense that she activates with an alcohol marker colorless blender so it's buckling than with a brush dipped in alcohol. You can also activate with glycerin like a Tombow. These 2 methods are dryer so less buckling even on thin/icky paper. I've activated using these methods and water but usually only on better paper. The key for me is to keep the activation flowing for large areas to avoid demarcation lines since once they dry they don't budge.
Hi, Marilyn!! Thank you for taking the time to share this information here. I will have to check out CO's video for sure! I love the colorless blender idea - that's so genius. And what a great tip about keeping the activation flowing. This is something I definitely need to work on. Always appreciate your thoughts, Marilyn! Thanks for stopping by to watch, sweet friend 💖💖💖
Really enjoyed this Kim it turned out beautiful in the end, I use either a tombow or Derwent blender with mine so not to get the paper to wet, colorfully optimistic and Karen from my colourful country life have some good videos on these pencils ❤
Thank you so much for these video recommendations, Jenny! I will definitely give those a watch. Also appreciate your tips on using a Tombow or Derwent blender when you activate. Are those alcohol blenders? Or Water brushes? Pleeeeease don't say water brushes LOL!!! I'm so grateful you took the time to share these tips & tricks, sweet Jenny. Enjoy your weekend!! 💖💖💖
@@snickerdoodlingllc The Tombow is a water based "clear" marker. I use mine with Distress Oxide inks. It works great! I am not familiar with the Derwent.
@@MaretteYeagle Oh!! Thank you so very much for that info, Marette!! And what a great tip for also using it on the oxide inks. I’m so grateful you shared this. Really appreciate you! 💖💖💖
Hi Kim 😂 yes the tombow is water based, but the Derwent is more like a blending solution similar to gamsol, I believe but don’t take my word for it 😂 hope this helps ❤
i feel Just like you do about Inktense pencils! mine are under my bed snuggly in their tin. out of sight out of mind haha! Maia ( I can't remember her channel name) has a really good video on how to use Inktense. They take more practice than I anticipated. I am going to get mine out Soon! Your planet turned out beautiful! Thanks Kim.
I feel so validated right now, Valerie! LOL!! I will have to look for Maia's video to watch, so thanks for recommending it to me. And YES! a LOT more practice than I expected - I agree with you there. Maybe that's why I'm wrestling with them so much. I can be too impatient sometimes LOL!! Thanks for always stopping by to watch, dear friend! Enjoy your day! 💖💖💖
Thanks so much, Jen!! You're Inktense work is always so beautiful and looks so effortless. I will definitely come find you if I have any questions, sweet friend! 💖💖💖
Keep experimenting and try working on watercolor paper. It makes all the difference in the world! I imagine there is some way to add sizing to coloring pages and let it totally dry before coloring. You'll never get best results on paper that isn't prepped to get wet. One way to get smoother transitions is to start coloring with the darker shades and move towards lighter, while coloring the lighter one over a good bit of the darker so the dyes will really blend. When you wet them go light to dark, like you did. You hardly need any water to activate them, so dab first on a paper towel. Also, those Silver brushes are really soft, floppy, and hold a lot of water. Try a taklon brush... Princeton select are good quality and cheap. The synthetic bristles will give you a lot more control, and water management will be much easier. They have tons of shapes so you can get some little ones for the precision work. Inktense also comes in blocks and pans, great for covering larger areas. Get a white block and mix it with other colors to lighten or create pastels. I bet you'll love your Inktense once you've figured out how to make them sing.
hahahaha love the crop circle nice video thank you for sharing .I use a Caren DARCH Pallet it has a rough side and smooth side I scribble mine on the rough and use them like Water color UK Happy crafting xxx New sub UK
LOL thank you, Beth!! I have never used those CD's before, so I will have to look into them. I appreciate you sharing what has worked well for you. And yay! I love the UK! I got to work on a few consulting projects there about 25 yrs ago. Everyone was so kind, and it's an absolutely beautiful country. Thanks for stopping by my little channel to watch! 💖💖💖
@@snickerdoodlingllcAww thank you, for your lovely comment . I love your content and enjoy your videos ...a little giggle can go along way Happy Crafting xxxx
Sherry, you're always way too kind!!! I'm here to help if you decide to try these. We can celebrate or be frustrated together! LOL! Thanks for the super nice compliment on the page. 💖💖💖
@snickerdoodlingllc I think about trying them all the time! But when it comes to getting them out, I really don't know!? This is very frustrating for Me.🤦🏻
The page looks lovely and colorful! 🌈😍 I have seen them activated with alcohol marker colorless blenders. They seem to work well and not cause the paper to stay damp for as long. Tap your brush on a cloth or paper towel before you touch your paper, whether using water or colorless blender. They don't have to float to activate. 😉😂 They have such gorgeous colors. Please try playing with them and doing TH-cam research a bit more on them and revisit this topic, please! 🙏 I hope the two of you learn to make nice with each other!! 💞😂 I watched an old video on the Coloring Bliss channel today, and Jennifer ranked them second out of all the watercolor pencils she tried.
Such great info, Karen, thank you so very much for sharing all of this here. I was tapping the brush on the paper towel off camera, but clearly not enough in some instances LOL!!! I will have to check out Jennifer's video on these. I really love her reviews and technique videos. And LOL @ not needing them to float to activate! Always appreciate you stopping down to watch and share your thoughts, Karen! Hope you have a fantastic weekend! 💖💖💖
For better water control take a papertowel and fold it up and put it into a shallow bowl. Add enough water to just cover the papertowel. Keep a second water dish to rinse your brush if you must, but you will have better water control if you simply wipe your brush on a dry papertowel to remove the pigment before cleaning by brush on the wet papertowel in the bowl and refreshing our water load in that bowl. Also, you are too heavyhanded laying down the pigment.
Oh wow this is such a fantastic tip! I will definitely give it a try. I really do struggle with water control, and I'm so excited to try this method you've described. And regarding the pigment - I guess the key to getting the vibrant color isn't to try to get it all on the first try, right? Whoops! LOL! So do you just slowly layer build up the color until you get it where you want it? Thank you so very much for taking the time to share your tips here. I am so very grateful for you!! Truly! I can't express this enough 💖💖💖
Really? I think the hard back paper is better than the Amazon paper for sure, but it's not as thick or sturdy as Johanna or Kerby paper. Which is your favorite book of his, Amy? 💖💖💖
Watercolor paper makes a huge difference when using inktense pencils from my own experience.
Particularly as long as the sizing made into the paper is still good, because Lindsey the Frugal crafter covered how sizing goes bad in old cold press Watercolor papers....
When the sizing goes bad inktense and Watercolor paints or pencils loose their vibrancy...
Also with inktense less is good leaving withspace for Blending gradients.
Colorfully Optimistic has some Inktense tutorials using them even on cheap Amazon paper adult coloring books with pentel waterbrush activation & colorless alcohol blender activations.
Also circular strokes and holding the pencil further back help AGAINST pencils strokes to fully dissolve the whole pigment lay down on the paper.
Hope it helps your journey, they are absolutely lovely pencils once you figure them out. Best of luck.
Another observation, Your desk also looks like it has on indented grain texture to it. You make want a add a smooth backing board or several thicker 110# cardstock under whatever image you are working on...
Barbara Colours also uses Inktense quite a bit.
Kelly, just WOW! Your reply is packed full with so many incredible tips and tricks. I am SO grateful that you took the time to share everything here not only with me but for others to see as well.
As you could probably tell, I have zero experience with watercolor paper. I'm going to definitely check out Lindsey's channel to learn more. I also love the leaving white space tip for coloring gradients. I can't wait to try this!! Will also check out Colorfully Optimistic's video - a lot of people have recommended it to me, so I know it must be super helpful.
Will work on using the circular strokes and holing the pencil back to avoid getting the pencil strokes I've been fighting with. THIS is so helpful!! And the desk definitely has a wood grain texture on it (albeit a cheap one LOL)! I love the idea of putting something down underneath whatever I'm coloring.
This post has been so helpful - I'm going to pin it to the top so everyone can see it. If you're ever on IG or FB, please tag me - I'd love to see your work. It must be amazing.
Thank you again, dear Kelly, for sharing all of this. Sending you a virtual hug!! 💖💖💖 Enjoy your Sunday!
I love inktense pencils. My tip for quick really vibrant colour is to add lots of pencil , adding 2 or 3 layers before adding water. For small spots I take the ink directly off the pencil tip with a wet brush. I also have a dedicated water brush that contains alcohol that is use instead of water in colouring books. I also have a dedicated alcohol blending marker that I use in small spaces. To avoid pencil marks being left behind, hold the pencil loosely and add more layers. Hope these help! 🫶🇦🇺
Oh, I love all of these tips!! I especially love the idea of the alcohol-containing brush for coloring books. Thank you so much for sharing!! 💖💖💖
You’re welcome! 🫶🇦🇺
Watch the how-to video of Karen with mycolourfulcountrylife. On the brush pen, she shows how to control water. But you only need damp bristles and she has a towel she uses to control the water. I haven’t tried the inktense but I have them. Also, brush tip to brush. Her video will help you!
Janet, thank you SO very much for this recommendation. I'm so intrigued by what you just shared! I adore Karen, and love her videos, and now I am off to hunt that one down. I really appreciate you taking the time to stop and share your comment here. I'm so grateful for you, Janet! Thanks for watching, and have a wonderful weekend! 💖💖💖
I know someone already mentioned paper, but that's honestly one of the biggest challenges with using these in coloring books. Most coloring book paper just drinks the water like it's been out in the desert for days, and it takes the ink with it, making it difficult to blend. I've found what works best for me is to use really light base layers first, activate it, then let the paper dry or hit it with the heat tool/hair dryer. Once it's dry, I'll go back in and take ink right from the pencil with the brush to darken up areas where I want more depth. I tend to use these more as base layers rather than trying to create a whole coloring page with them. And if you have the Derwent Chromaflow, they pair really well with these and I find it much easier to correct messy edges that way. I do like using either the waterbased marker blender pen or the alcohol blender marker, it just depends on the book I'm working in and the look I'm going for.
Oh i love these tips, Dani!! I didn't even think about Inktense pencils partnering so well with Chromaflows, but once I read that I thought "duuuuh Kim" LOL! I'm definitely going to focus on working with light layers and consider the paper as I work on my water/flow control. Do you have a favorite alcohol blender marker that you like to use? I'm so grateful you took the time to share all of this fantastic information with me, Dani! So very grateful for you! 💖💖💖 (And i literally LOL'd at the desert comment!!)
@ I’m not picky about my alcohol blenders lol. I use them with water mediums more than I do with their alcohol marker brethren 😆 I do find sometimes the alcohol and water marker blenders give a more washed out look, so I’ll often go back overtop of those layers with ink pulled from the pencil. I’m actually working on a Kerby page with Inktense and Chromaflows. They play very nicely with each other.
@ I’m about to play the “add to cart” game on Amazon. 🤭 BTW I got Chromaflows not too long ago, and absolutely love them! 🥰
@@snickerdoodlingllc We are apparently in the minority with the Chromaflow love. There aren’t too many of us that actually like and enjoy using these pencils 😶🌫️
@ what?? They are my official backups to my Prismas. I love them! 😍 people are just silly!
Not giving up is a good way to start the new year! To me the secret of Inktense is to work light and in many layers. I lay down the color very light and I don't apply color straight to future highlighted areas, I than dissolve the pigment completely letting it dry well before applying another layer. Good to see you, Kim! I wish you a happy beautiful year! 💖
I always appreciate your positivity and encouragement when you stop by, dear friend! I love the tip on working with light layers & avoiding spaces that will become highlight areas. What kind of brush are you using? And are you activating with water or alcohol? Thank you so much for taking the time to share your tips and tricks with me here. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 💖💖💖
Try a 'dry paint' brush. They are more sturdy and have short bristles. They go from range 2 to 12. In abstract landscape paintings, I combine Inktense and watercolour. I use Inktense pencils to make accents (lines, shadows, grasses, or dots of complementary colour...)
Oh! What a wonderful suggestion, Martine! Is this a brush I can find in any ol' hobby store? Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate you taking the time to share your tip with me! I'm sure your landscape paintings are lovely! 💖💖💖
I’m glad you’re giving them another chance. I struggle with these too but I’ve bought more to extend my selection and give them another whirl ❤❤❤
I'm so sorry I missed your reply here, dear Jo! I'm glad I'm not alone with this... So did you get the additional 28 colors? They are soooo pretttttty! Maybe if I can finally get this process down, I'll get those, too. Always appreciate you and your friendship, sweet friend! 💖💖💖
@ I’ve been building up open stock a few years then bought the extras (I think…. )Brain still scrambled with anaesthetic and not home yet to check but I think I’m about 5-10 short of the full set now so really need to get on with them 😂😂
@@120_colours Oh what a great way to do this, Jo! Maybe that's what I should do for the new colors...
One of these days......I'm going to try my hand with Inktense pencils. I absolutely love the vibrancy they give. I'm so glad you did this video. I've watched so many videos of colorists who know how to use these pencils and their work is amazing. But, I'm adult enough to know that's not how it will work for me. To watch you struggle and experiment was most helpful. I know that we can do it! I look forward to seeing more of your work with Inktense pencils. (The planet turned out really cool!) 💜
I so appreciate you sharing that you struggle, too, Sally! I definitely have my coloring fears and obstacles that I need to tackle. It's nice to know that I'm not alone and that sharing these struggles here on this channel helps others like you, too. Thanks for the nice compliment on the planet - I definitely have a long way to go still for sure. Thank you so much for stopping by to watch and share your thoughts. I always appreciate you, Sally! 💖💖💖
I was taught to always use a tampon brush to activate any dry media with water. Intense, watercolor pencils, neocolors. Etc.,.
@@christinetrappenfortes7761 OK I’m intrigued. What is a tampon brush? Is it using an actual tampon as your brush? This is very interesting, Christine! 💖💖💖
Looks good
@@KarensHobbyTime thank you so very much, Karen! I really have a long way to go LOL I’m so glad you stoped by today to watch. Really appreciate you! 💖💖💖
I use a Tombow colorless blender to activate mine. So much easier to control. Alcohol marker blenders work too, just looks a different.
@@JessicaSzempruch what a fantastic idea, Jessica! I’m definitely adding this colorless blender to my list. Thank you so very much for taking the time to share this great tip with me!! I’m really grateful for you. 💖💖💖 Enjoy your Sunday! ✨
Looks great Kim 🤩
Thank you so very much, Amy! 💖💖💖
Im really wanting to try those too. This year, if all is well in the world, hopefully get to try. Those, the Derewnt Drawing and the Derwent Lightfast lol. I collect as well. Your a great artist. Happy new years!
When you try all of those, let me know what you think. I got the Chromaflows a few months ago and absolutely love them. They are amazing!! And thank you for your very nice comment! BTW I still haven't done a pet tutorial - I'm thinking that's a little out of my range.... but I didn't want you to think I'd forgotten about it. Thanks much for always watching, Travis. I truly appreciate you! 💖💖💖
Colorfully Optimistic uses Inktense that she activates with an alcohol marker colorless blender so it's buckling than with a brush dipped in alcohol. You can also activate with glycerin like a Tombow. These 2 methods are dryer so less buckling even on thin/icky paper. I've activated using these methods and water but usually only on better paper. The key for me is to keep the activation flowing for large areas to avoid demarcation lines since once they dry they don't budge.
Hi, Marilyn!! Thank you for taking the time to share this information here. I will have to check out CO's video for sure! I love the colorless blender idea - that's so genius. And what a great tip about keeping the activation flowing. This is something I definitely need to work on. Always appreciate your thoughts, Marilyn! Thanks for stopping by to watch, sweet friend 💖💖💖
I love how the planet turned out 😊
Thank you so very much, Jane!! I was a lot of fun working on that page (except for the paper buckling part LOL!!) Thanks for stopping by to watch! 💖💖💖
Really enjoyed this Kim it turned out beautiful in the end, I use either a tombow or Derwent blender with mine so not to get the paper to wet, colorfully optimistic and Karen from my colourful country life have some good videos on these pencils ❤
Thank you so much for these video recommendations, Jenny! I will definitely give those a watch. Also appreciate your tips on using a Tombow or Derwent blender when you activate. Are those alcohol blenders? Or Water brushes? Pleeeeease don't say water brushes LOL!!! I'm so grateful you took the time to share these tips & tricks, sweet Jenny. Enjoy your weekend!! 💖💖💖
@@snickerdoodlingllc The Tombow is a water based "clear" marker. I use mine with Distress Oxide inks. It works great! I am not familiar with the Derwent.
@@MaretteYeagle Oh!! Thank you so very much for that info, Marette!! And what a great tip for also using it on the oxide inks. I’m so grateful you shared this. Really appreciate you! 💖💖💖
Hi Kim 😂 yes the tombow is water based, but the Derwent is more like a blending solution similar to gamsol, I believe but don’t take my word for it 😂 hope this helps ❤
@ so good to know, Jenny! Y’all are definitely giving me a lot of nice options to chose from for sure 🙌🏻✨💖 Thanks for the quick reply! 💖
i feel Just like you do about Inktense pencils! mine are under my bed snuggly in their tin. out of sight out of mind haha! Maia ( I can't remember her channel name) has a really good video on how to use Inktense. They take more practice than I anticipated. I am going to get mine out Soon! Your planet turned out beautiful! Thanks Kim.
I feel so validated right now, Valerie! LOL!! I will have to look for Maia's video to watch, so thanks for recommending it to me. And YES! a LOT more practice than I expected - I agree with you there. Maybe that's why I'm wrestling with them so much. I can be too impatient sometimes LOL!! Thanks for always stopping by to watch, dear friend! Enjoy your day! 💖💖💖
@@snickerdoodlingllc
I’m so proud of you for giving them another try! I think you did pretty great actually!! Let me know if you have any questions of course my love 😍
Thanks so much, Jen!! You're Inktense work is always so beautiful and looks so effortless. I will definitely come find you if I have any questions, sweet friend! 💖💖💖
Keep experimenting and try working on watercolor paper. It makes all the difference in the world! I imagine there is some way to add sizing to coloring pages and let it totally dry before coloring. You'll never get best results on paper that isn't prepped to get wet.
One way to get smoother transitions is to start coloring with the darker shades and move towards lighter, while coloring the lighter one over a good bit of the darker so the dyes will really blend. When you wet them go light to dark, like you did. You hardly need any water to activate them, so dab first on a paper towel. Also, those Silver brushes are really soft, floppy, and hold a lot of water. Try a taklon brush... Princeton select are good quality and cheap. The synthetic bristles will give you a lot more control, and water management will be much easier. They have tons of shapes so you can get some little ones for the precision work. Inktense also comes in blocks and pans, great for covering larger areas. Get a white block and mix it with other colors to lighten or create pastels. I bet you'll love your Inktense once you've figured out how to make them sing.
hahahaha love the crop circle nice video thank you for sharing .I use a Caren DARCH Pallet it has a rough side and smooth side I scribble mine on the rough and use them like Water color
UK Happy crafting xxx New sub UK
LOL thank you, Beth!! I have never used those CD's before, so I will have to look into them. I appreciate you sharing what has worked well for you. And yay! I love the UK! I got to work on a few consulting projects there about 25 yrs ago. Everyone was so kind, and it's an absolutely beautiful country. Thanks for stopping by my little channel to watch! 💖💖💖
@@snickerdoodlingllcAww thank you, for your lovely comment . I love your content and enjoy your videos ...a little giggle can go along way Happy Crafting xxxx
@@bethmegansmith4642 absolutely agree, Beth! 💖💖💖 Happy crafting to you, too!
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I still don't know! The Finished Picture is Beautiful!😊
Sherry, you're always way too kind!!! I'm here to help if you decide to try these. We can celebrate or be frustrated together! LOL! Thanks for the super nice compliment on the page. 💖💖💖
@snickerdoodlingllc I think about trying them all the time! But when it comes to getting them out, I really don't know!? This is very frustrating for Me.🤦🏻
@@sherrydennewitz5011 We can be frustrated together, Sherry! 💖💖💖
@snickerdoodlingllc 😂🤣😅
The page looks lovely and colorful! 🌈😍 I have seen them activated with alcohol marker colorless blenders. They seem to work well and not cause the paper to stay damp for as long. Tap your brush on a cloth or paper towel before you touch your paper, whether using water or colorless blender. They don't have to float to activate. 😉😂 They have such gorgeous colors. Please try playing with them and doing TH-cam research a bit more on them and revisit this topic, please! 🙏 I hope the two of you learn to make nice with each other!! 💞😂 I watched an old video on the Coloring Bliss channel today, and Jennifer ranked them second out of all the watercolor pencils she tried.
Such great info, Karen, thank you so very much for sharing all of this here. I was tapping the brush on the paper towel off camera, but clearly not enough in some instances LOL!!! I will have to check out Jennifer's video on these. I really love her reviews and technique videos. And LOL @ not needing them to float to activate! Always appreciate you stopping down to watch and share your thoughts, Karen! Hope you have a fantastic weekend! 💖💖💖
@snickerdoodlingllc Have a great new year!! 🥳 You're very welcome!! 💞 I can tell they have a learning curve, but don't give up!! 🤗 You can do it!!🥰
@@Kreative_Rainbow Happy New Year to you, too! And awwww you're too sweet & always so encouraging! Truly appreciate you, Karen! 💖💖💖
@snickerdoodlingllc Big hugs!! 🫂
You’re so funny. Looks good. Practice practice practice.
LOL Thanks, Vanessa! And yes!! Practice practice practice for sure!! 💖💖💖
Bam 💥 😂. I may have to get some Derwent pencils
LOL!!! Jump in - the water's warm, Amy! If you do get some, let me know what you think ok? 💖💖💖
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Awww thank you, Jaimie!! 💖💖💖
Thank you for the fun video!
@ always!! 💖💖💖
For better water control take a papertowel and fold it up and put it into a shallow bowl. Add enough water to just cover the papertowel. Keep a second water dish to rinse your brush if you must, but you will have better water control if you simply wipe your brush on a dry papertowel to remove the pigment before cleaning by brush on the wet papertowel in the bowl and refreshing our water load in that bowl. Also, you are too heavyhanded laying down the pigment.
Oh wow this is such a fantastic tip! I will definitely give it a try. I really do struggle with water control, and I'm so excited to try this method you've described. And regarding the pigment - I guess the key to getting the vibrant color isn't to try to get it all on the first try, right? Whoops! LOL! So do you just slowly layer build up the color until you get it where you want it? Thank you so very much for taking the time to share your tips here. I am so very grateful for you!! Truly! I can't express this enough 💖💖💖
RJ’s paper is horrible but his pictures are awesome 🤦🏽♀️
Really? I think the hard back paper is better than the Amazon paper for sure, but it's not as thick or sturdy as Johanna or Kerby paper. Which is your favorite book of his, Amy? 💖💖💖
@ I’m working in Lost & Found 🤩😊
@@delappamy I have that book. It's amazing!!! 💖💖💖