Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- Today we're looking at Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers from Kuretake. These are brush-style markers with a waterbased dye ink that's pretty unique.
Stamps featured are from the "You're Sublime" set from Stampin' UP!, available June 2015.
these have been around for a while. there are others very similar, they are the ones we use for Manga.
They blend beautifully - best I have ever seen, with the exception of the Winsor & Newton markers, which are new to the market.
they blend perfectly on Neena, watercolor paper, Manga paper.
Any water-based marker will soak thin, non-coated paper, just like water would
These marker are watercolor markers, they are to be used with watercolor paper, they a wonderful markers and blend beautifully with out without water, but you have to use the correct paper, I have the set of 80 and I love them, very high quality markers, worth every penny!
You said it just right. These blend and move beautifully on watercolor paper! The paper used here doesn't let these markers shine.
I'm glad you said they worked on the watercolor paper, because I think that is exactly what they are made for. For stamped images to color in hot press and for other watercolor techniques cold press w/c paper.
If you take 2 colors and mix them on plastic you can make a new color, like red and blue make purple.
They are fun!
I think all your problems with not getting the color to move on paper is you aren't using watercolor paper. Watercolor paper is meant for watercolor markers...I don't get any better result with Distress markers on regular cardstock. I've seen others use these Zig clean brush markers on watercolor paper with fantastic results.
Kathy Humphrey Again: If these pens ONLY blend on watercolor paper, then it should say so in BIG LETTERS on the packaging. #JustSayin' Most folks general crafters) will use these with cardstock.
+CraftTestDummies These pens are marketed mainly in Japan to manga artists, it's their main demographic, not that "crafters" can't use them of course, but they cannot be expected to perform a certain way on card stock when they are a medium used for flat, graphic areas (manga style), or with water on watercolour paper
+CraftTestDummies I just got mine today and the box does not specify that they are blending brushes. However, knowing that they are actual brush markers and having watched previous videos about them and how to use them, I knew they had to be used on watercolor paper. I would rarely buy something that cost this much without research. With watercolor paper, they are beautiful!!
+crafttestdummies you can also use Bristol smooth cardstock and no water and they work amazingly
I use watercolour paper because I did a little research before buying them. Since I experimented with stamping and colouring on watercolour paper with these pens I haven't gone back to the 'crafters' card or paper, I use it for everything. I love the look and I feel like a real artist.
+Susan Tomlinson I do prefer ultra- smooth card stock like One Sheet Wonder for making cards, tags, and stamping tho.
Those look like they could be loads of fun! Thanks for the demo! :-)
I think I will have to add these to my shopping list! Thank you for the video!
I've owned these for awhile and they actually blend very nicely on watercolor paper. Perhaps you were trying to blend them on copier paper or thin Cardstock? They are also big with planner lovers because they don't bleed through, but can be used to watercolor. Thanks for the review, it was fun to watch you use them tip to tip, I never tried that because I would have been afraid of ruling the marker, so it neat to learn about.
Maureen Hayes I used very heavy cardstock (110 lb.) and business cards. It's that the dye "sets" in the fibers so quickly that it's not as great to blend on paper as, say, alcohol dye.
CraftTestDummies I came up with the same results as Maureen Hayes with the blending on watercolor paper. I also found that if you wet the paper first, you can actually drop in color by dipping the brush nib into the water on your paper and it will spread quite nicely. I have never found that any watercolor medium will blend as nicely on regular cardstock, even heavy cardstock that you mentioned you used. However, I did learn a few tips and tricks here so I appreciate the video. I just figured that you might want to try them on watercolor paper and see what results you came up with so that you may share with your followers because they are probably one of the best watercolor brush pens that I have found since they don't have the felt nib. I use Arches Aquarelle cold pressed 140 lb watercolor paper and it blends beautifully. I also use Canson's heavyweight 140 lb and it doesn't blend as nicely but still blends better than regular cardstock. Same with Distress watercolor paper, but again, I really have to work on it to get it to blend but it still blends. Thanks for sharing with us :) I hope you give them another chance because your opinion means a lot to so many people. I know I wait a lot of the times to see what you are going to say about an item before I go and buy lol. Thanks!
Beau DeLeon If these pens ONLY blend on watercolor paper, then it should say so in BIG LETTERS on the packaging. #JustSayin' Most folks general crafters) will use these with cardstock.
I totally agree...I have seen some people blend them on reg cardstock but it just isn't the same.
You can use them on cardstock though. .When I use my traditional cardstock these blend just fine. Also, to be fair I don't get why they have to state that they work with watercolor paper best as these are watercolor pens.....Also, at 6:12 that isn''t even cardtock thats just computer paper/copier paper..... You can even see where the paper is buckling which cardstock doesn't do. You can even see its a different color than the cardstock you have underneath at 6:13....that just looks like folded paper to me, cardstock doesn't wrinkle like that.
These are supposed to be use on watercolor paper ti blend well, Not card stock paper
I used them on the watercolour paper (moulin du roy hp) and they blended really nicely with water. I was able to get a very sheer wash of color by just applying the marker on the paper and then going over it with water.
A really helpful review, thank you
idk what paper you're using these on but they will blend almost like copics if you use watercolor paper. i've heard Bristol is awesome that way but haven't tried that yet. i love mine!
Did you try watercolor paper? Mine work great and blend nicely on watercolor paper. Thank you for the review.
so good illustration !! thanks.
If you want to use carkstock, I suggest you use the twin tip marker version though it doesn't have the brush nib. I have tried it and it works better for me and is the only water-based marker I use.
Hello! Very nice video of clean color pens✌️️ I have just noticed that you say blending is not that good when you try to mix two together. But: do the same in good quality watercolor paper. Not cardstock, not copy paper; watercolor paper. And what you ll get is an amazing effect of real watercolor paint - even when it's dried you can still mix and blend as if it was a watercolor from a tube. I use these a lot and it is a pity not to show how good their quality is on blending technique! X
Water color pens. Must use with water color paper. Check Jennifer McGuire and sand Allnock for tutorials on how to do correctly before you decide. These are wonderful watercolors!
Kathy Johnson If these pens ONLY blend on watercolor paper, then it should say so in BIG LETTERS on the packaging. #JustSayin' Most folks general crafters) will use these with cardstock. And you can use Tombow or Distress Markers (both watercolor) beautifully on cardstock OR watercolor paper.
I love these markers and use them on Bristol smooth paper with no problems.
I really don't understand why you didn't try these on watercolor paper since they are watercolor markers...you kept saying they don't blend "around", but they absolutely do blend wonderfully if you use the correct paper. Watch Jennifer McGuire's awesome video on how beautifully they work! Thanks for the video.
Holly Townsend I did see that. And if you are telling me that these markers are only good with watercolor paper, then I think it's a bust. Most crafters use cardstock for general coloring and stamping. I stand by my testing!
CraftTestDummies I don't think these markers are ment to be used for coloring on cardstock. They're basically "manga" markers, the least to say they are used for "Illustration" and "Comic", not for cards. That's why they should be used on watercolor paper.
Yvette Nekone Have you read my other comments? These markers are being marketed to general crafters and so it's important to test them the way most general crafters would use them.
+CraftTestDummies Where are they marketed to crafters? I know crafters are choosing to use them (mostly I see them use them on watercolor paper, Jennifer McGuire for example) but I don't see ZIG specifically marketing to crafters. I could be wrong. :-)
I have to say I agree with the others who thought you should have tested them on watercolor paper. Yes, most crafters use card stock. I am definitely not an artist, but even I own Strathmore and Tim Holtz watercolor paper for some techniques. If crafters are willing to buy, say Neenah card stock just for coloring with Copics, I think most of us don't mind buying watercolor paper for these markers. I enjoyed the tips you did share. However, I think your test was incomplete without trying watercolor markers on watercolor paper and letting you viewers decide for themselves if it is worth buying another type of paper.
+Number1Aunt I actually see alot of crafters using watercolor paper as it has a nicer effect. Scrapbookers seem to use card stock and stampers too but if a stamper wants to color a stamp, they often use watercolor paper for the elegant look. Even cardmakers who color in stamps use watercolor paper. :-)
I've noticed they do not reset once dry on paper like traditional watercolors do. I'm still learning about them
thanks for the advice :)
super useful.
Have you tried them on a gessoed surface? I wonder if they would blend better. And what about on watercolor paper?
I wish you would make a video trying these on different kinds of paper
I have heard they do well on Bristol Smooth paper by Strathmore.
Do you think if you'd used watercolor paper, it would have controlled the bleeding?
I just ordered the 36 pk.
These look great but I think I'll stick to my Tombows! I absolutely love them and they last forever! A lot of people love them!!
Keri Riley I have Tombow and like those as well- but these have a completely different nib. Perhaps I'll do a comparison of the two.
CraftTestDummies That would Be AWESOME! Since they are a lot alike just different Nibs! Also because I love your channel so much and I get all excited every time I see you post new videos! Lol Thank You for being AWESOME!
Mine came today but they weren't individually wrapped? Should they have been?
I bought five of these beautiful markers and one seems to be messed up. FLOrange seems to ran out of ink or something. What does that mean?
I would love to get these but I don't know about buying all 80? Is there an optimal size set that you would recommend? Thanks for a great review! New subbie here and can't wait to see more of your videos! TFS Big hugs, Kristina
+CraftyPaws I'd say a minimum of 24 to get some color variations, and 36 if you can swing it!
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Joan Porter I ended up getting the 60 set and they were a great price on Amazon.
Can you use these pens on regular plain paper? Will they bleed?
I just want to ask on how you store your brush pens. Are you storing them in some storage horizontally or vertically? Please reply 'coz I was planing on getting a set of 12 or maybe 24 like yours. Thanks.
Janela Rose I'm storing mine brush-down in a basket- so far, so good.
When you do the nib to nib transfer, does it stain the lighter nib? Thanks for the video, it was very informative.
Renae Palmer Not in my experience. You just work the brush on paper until all of the color works its way out.
CraftTestDummies Thanks for the feedback.
Hi, thanks for your review...what is your take between zig clean marker and towbow markers...they seem alike in many ways...thanks you! I saw both review videos...i am more for tombow..like to get your opinion..
Choon bin Wee The biggest difference is the NIB. These have an actual paintbrush-style nib, whereas the Tombows have a felt nib.
Do you know how these compare to the windsor newton watercolor markers?
Carol Moore Carol the WN are better. They use professional pigments AND they are lightfast (the ONLY lightfast markers available - that I know of).
I am a watercolor artist and WN works just like any professional watercolor pan or tube.
These are good as well, especially if you want to do watercoloring on thinner Artist Paper, they blend very well - just as watercolor, and don't need a ton of water to do so.
On Arches, they are absolutely perfect blending.
I do wet on wet, i do line and color, i do no line coloring and other techniques with them, flawlessly.
I also use them frequently on my Strathmore Visual Journal (140lb wc paper) - again, flawlessly.
If you are doing scrapbooking and don't want your colors to fade, you may want to buy the W&N.
Otherwise, these are fine
I want to buy the 60 pack but it is quick pricey, I wanted to know how long they last and if its worth the money
I'm thinking of buying some and I found a good seller on eBay for cheap! Heres the name of the product on ebay:NEW-Kuretake-ZIG-Clean-Color-Real-Brush-Pen-Set-Free-Shipping-Japan-fude
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Hope I was able to help!
+Kawena Draws thanks so much, that helped loads!!!
Can I use it on a normal paper (like bond paper)
Ooh and It also came with black right? I'm asking because my dad is buying me a 24 set of this
What about on watercolour paper?
Yes, I was just going to comment that they will blend out much better if you use water color paper...
I'm amazed you didn't show these on watercolour paper!!! ANY watercolour product should be used on WATERCOLOUR paper and these pens are thecsame!!!
I'm reading comments elsewhere that these pens can dry out quickly. Hate to make an investment only to find that investment has dried out... Anyone had this experience?
I just got my set of 48 and I love them! I ordered them from Amazon for a good price, but it took a month for them to arrive from Japan. For my first "play", I stamped a floral image on Fabriano Hot Press 90 lb WC paper and they blended beautifully. Then I went to Marker Supply and ordered the rest of the colors! . They have them for only $2.35 each. Dick Blicks price is $3.09 and they didn't have all the colors. I'm looking forward to using these with my new SU stamps (I loved the two new SU stamps that you used). I'm not an artist and I don't want to invest the $$ or time for Copics, so these will be my go-to coloring technique! Thanks for the video! I always look forward to your videos!! :-)
From this, I know not to purchase these. I don't see the positives. But that's just me.
its like copic markers
No, not at all. Zig is water based whereas Copics are alcohol-based.