It's funny. That here in Switzerland everybody uses Neocolor. There is not even a wprd for crayons it's just "neocolors" kids use them at school, they don't even know that they are better then the other crayons in the world.
Hello, I find myself reaching for olive green too! Thank you for your sincerity. Yes, everything has become ridiculously expensive these days, so I brought out my Crayola crayons. I needed something to destress with and that wasn’t so pricey. I thought of giving Crayola crayons a try again since I found that people still make lovely art with them. I’m in my 50’s and I remember when I was a child that Crayola crayons were more pigmented and less waxy than they are today. I was able to layer and blend them without much effort. Now because of the waxiness of the crayons I have to work a little harder or spend hours shading until my arm falls off. I didn't want to shade for hours so I used color pencil techniques with them, or I used a crafting heat gun like you do for encaustics. Solvents helped too. I also buffed the crayons to blend them which gave my artwork a gloss finish. I didn't mind the shine, that was a plus. Using Crayola crayons was relaxing and very nostalgic but a whole lot of work. I want to use a smoother wax-based crayon that has more pigment, less work and more fun. So, I started researching Neocolor 1 artist pastels to see if it’s worth the purchase. I own an old 15ct set of the water soluble Neocolor 2 artist pastels but only used them on panels with wet mediums, inks and acrylics. My thought is to use Neocolor 2 as a dry medium. From your experience does Neocolor 2 work the same dry as Neocolor 1? Or would purchasing Neocolor 1 artist pastels be better? Thank you so much, I enjoyed your video! 😊
They do have the same feel when used dry. Whether or not you should purchase the Neocolor 1 set is entirely up to you. That being said, I don't regret my purchase one bit. I'm so happy to know that you enjoy my videos. ☺
Neocolor 1 come in 50 colours, the last 10 are metallic. I like both Neocolor 1 and 2. Fun fact, Neocolor 2 once came in 126 colours, 42 colours were discontinued in 2015. Nicely swatched. Keep creating 💙💜💛
@8:50 I wish you would have gotten answers because I am curious about that also. I think at least some children would be excited to get a box of crayons because although it is fun to color on a computer tablet there is something really special about coloring on real paper or in a physical coloring book.
You’re my favorite swatch/review person on TH-cam because of how large and clear your swatches always are! Thank you so much for what you do!
Awww..... That's so very kind of you to say. I'm so happy that I can help and that you enjoy my swatches. ☺
The clear stickers can be used to identify the box. Once they went to generic red tins, you need it!
Oh! Thank you for the info. ☺
It's funny. That here in Switzerland everybody uses Neocolor. There is not even a wprd for crayons it's just "neocolors" kids use them at school, they don't even know that they are better then the other crayons in the world.
I didn't know that. Very lucky kids! ☺
Hello, I find myself reaching for olive green too!
Thank you for your sincerity. Yes, everything has become ridiculously expensive these days, so I brought out my Crayola crayons. I needed something to destress with and that wasn’t so pricey. I thought of giving Crayola crayons a try again since I found that people still make lovely art with them.
I’m in my 50’s and I remember when I was a child that Crayola crayons were more pigmented and less waxy than they are today. I was able to layer and blend them without much effort. Now because of the waxiness of the crayons I have to work a little harder or spend hours shading until my arm falls off. I didn't want to shade for hours so I used color pencil techniques with them, or I used a crafting heat gun like you do for encaustics. Solvents helped too. I also buffed the crayons to blend them which gave my artwork a gloss finish. I didn't mind the shine, that was a plus.
Using Crayola crayons was relaxing and very nostalgic but a whole lot of work. I want to use a smoother wax-based crayon that has more pigment, less work and more fun. So, I started researching Neocolor 1 artist pastels to see if it’s worth the purchase. I own an old 15ct set of the water soluble Neocolor 2 artist pastels but only used them on panels with wet mediums, inks and acrylics. My thought is to use Neocolor 2 as a dry medium. From your experience does Neocolor 2 work the same dry as Neocolor 1? Or would purchasing Neocolor 1 artist pastels be better?
Thank you so much, I enjoyed your video! 😊
They do have the same feel when used dry. Whether or not you should purchase the Neocolor 1 set is entirely up to you. That being said, I don't regret my purchase one bit. I'm so happy to know that you enjoy my videos. ☺
@@MyArtSupplyObsession Thank you. :)
When I was a child getting a box of 64 Crayola crayons was so exciting but now I think they are awful. Neocolors are ‘crayons’ for grownups.
Neocolor 1 come in 50 colours, the last 10 are metallic. I like both Neocolor 1 and 2. Fun fact, Neocolor 2 once came in 126 colours, 42 colours were discontinued in 2015. Nicely swatched. Keep creating 💙💜💛
I didn't know about the metallic colors. Thanks for letting me know. ☺
What a wonderful colours!!! Thanks for your videos, dear Katie🤗😘
Hello, Elisabetta. Always good to see you in the comments. ☺
Those new red are so festive and joyful. I have Pablo 30 in this packaging and always have my mood lifted when I look at it
Hexagon :) Thanks for sharing!
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@8:50 I wish you would have gotten answers because I am curious about that also. I think at least some children would be excited to get a box of crayons because although it is fun to color on a computer tablet there is something really special about coloring on real paper or in a physical coloring book.
I ❤ your videos
Thank you ☺