Are they Worth it? Mimik Travel Watercolor Brush Set of 5 Review

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Hi friends, about a month ago I picked up the mimik (faux squirrel) travel brush set on sale. I love the full-size mimik brushes so I decided to give these a try since the set has a size 8 round which is a size I use a lot in the full-length brush. Let's see if this set is worth the money!
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Pros:
Price
Well made
Size printed on metal caps
Good paint-carrying capacity
Brushes come to a razor-sharp point.
The 1/4" flat brush and #is4 and #2 rounds are true to size
Cons:
The #8 and #6 rounds are smaller than their standard-handled counterparts.
Bottom line: At first I was disappointed in the size of the larger rounds as I expected them to be larger and more like the standard mimik brushes I have but after working with these brushes for the last couple of weeks I am really glad I bought them. They are more affordable so I won't worry about losing them when I am out painting but they still perform well. I would rebuy these and recommend them if the size meets your needs.
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@mjpete27 Год назад

Hullo Lindsay, thank you for sharing your opinions on these Mimik brushes! I believe that all “travel” sets run small no matter what brand! You demonstrated not only the quality of the brushes, but the size of them is not truly a factor when working outside or in a smaller sketchbook or block! I am a regular customer at Jerry’s Artarama, I seldom purchase anything from them at regular price. Now most retailers have a list price and their regular prices are less, Jerry’s has a sale price and super sale prices! I have not purchased the regular reduced price item in maybe 10 years! I have waited until the supplies that I want go on super sale! If you go to the site it is the green price not the red. Always the furthest right on the website! If it (the price) is not the green discount I simply wait until it is! I honestly don’t think I have needed a supply in several years. I have purchased a tube of paint for a customer who wanted a specific color of dress in a portrait and she was convinced that it was an “unmixable” color! I have mixed a lot of colors over the years, but the customer is right if they are willing to pay to be right! Lovely video and beautiful presentation, thank you.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Yes, everything goes on sale 😆

@SPQRKlio Год назад

I’ve really liked all the varieties of Mimik brushes I’ve used so far. Possibly my fave brushes, synthetic or otherwise 🙂 The Jackson’s synthetics are up there, too.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Nice! I haven't tried them!

@deepowers3117 Год назад

Thank you for showing the paint holding capacity of each brush, and explaining the difference in the bristle length between what I know as a script liner and the shorter bristles in a regular brush.😊

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@annettefournier9655 Год назад

Thanks Lindsay. Mimik squirrel were the first good brushes I ever bought after watching you use them in your videos and lives. I'm still using the first set I bought even though I beat the heck out of my #8 round to splayed out the bristles for grasses and different effects. I got back up sets bit haven't had to use them yet. When you want to carry a lot of paint these are great. I find I use these and your craftammo set almost exclusively. I did learn to use a cheap synthetic to get paint out of my Pans onto the pallet to not beat up my good brushes.😂 💜

@nilawarriorprincess Год назад

Me too! As a newbie I was only purchasing brushes with pretty barrels, but was very disappointed in their ability to hold a point. My Mimik brushes are the best brushes I own & no cute little animals had to die🐿

@nancyrolfe3033 Год назад

I bought these about a year ago and I really liked them! One of the ferrals broke and Jerry’s sent me an ENTIRE new set!! I have other Mimik brushes and have never had any problems so I believe it was just a rare occurrence. I can’t say enough about the customer service at JERRYS ARTARAMA!!! It definitely makes me feel good shopping with them.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Yes, they are great!

@nalissa77 Год назад

Your brush control is mesmerizing. I've only seen that kind of line control with airbrush artists. Looks like a good set, maybe later on. Just dropped a ton on Prime Day. :)

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Thanks so much!

@ClarkFineArt Год назад

I agree, I have these brushes, they hold a point wonderfully, but I was als disappointed in the sizes and thought they ran small. I also have an issue where my caps don't fit so snug over the ends when I have them open after having used them a few times. more of an inconvenience than a deterrent from using them. I'd be curious if yours do the same after some use with putting the caps on and off. I also got mine because I loved the full size Mimik brushes. Great video, if others don't mind the smaller sizes, this is a nice brush set. Wouldn't it be great to be able to get a 12 round that matched the size of their 12 in the regular handle? You'd be able to do an entire painting with that one brush. I love the way mimik brushes hold their points.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

My caps are still tight but I'll keep an eye out!

@ElizabethKilbride Год назад

I just got a similar set of travel brushes from Temu for like 5 bucks. Great set and very nicely made too. I was shocked. I only bought them because I needed another 5 bucks in my shopping cart and that's when I found out TEMU sells art supplies. Not always the best art supplies, but good if you want to practice a technique. I've always wanted the travel set and now I have one.

@paulalister80 Год назад

Looks like a nice little travel set, will keep me eye out for them here in NZ at Australia Amazon would be just right for when I take out my small water colour sketchbook . Thank you for the look.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Fingers crossed!

@abcreatewithme5660 Год назад

I am a fan of these they fit great in my travel art kit and I tend to work smaller so they are a delight for me 🎉 they have held up great over the years they have been to myrtle beach the outer banks to the Hatfield and macoy trails in WV for SXS riding to dc for cherry blossoms and museums and Pa fields and farms I have had so many joy filled moments with them

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Thanks for sharing!

@ruths_youth Год назад

Glad to hear you mention the Fuumuui brushes you reviewed before (I got them as a gift). Always glad to hear your opinion on a product so I know that what I have is already adequate and what I should upgrade to when I decide I'm ready for the "good stuff" (apparently the Cheap Joe's pseudo sables).

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Glad you like them!

@InLiquidColor Год назад

I've been wanting to try Mimic for *years* ever since you first posted about them, *and* I've been in need of a flat travel brush lately. Even though I'll probably end up giving away the smaller rounds, the price is definitely worth it to give them a shot! Thanks for sharing :)

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Happy to help!

@nadeaner.cowley513 Год назад

Such a great video! Thanks so much for sharing! ❤❤

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

You are so welcome!

@veggiestan9500 Год назад

I purchased these a while ago. Great brushes, only issue I had was one of the brushes popped off the wood part but I just glued it back together. They are nice otherwise and for the price you can’t beat them

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Oh no!

@judygrandstrand9784 Год назад

Thank you for the review. I was looking at this set but just didn’t know enough about it. Went ahead and purchased them today!

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Glad I could help!

@imajapgerm Год назад

Thanks! Just ordered these for the flat travel brush, but have been painting small recently, so small brushes are a plus and I can't resist a good point either! 💕💕💕

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Glad I could help!

@pippaloves Год назад

Love your channel and you so much! ❤ everything you stand for is amazing.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Thank you so much!!

@wrenbayley Год назад

I love my mimiks travel set. They’re my go to!

@berolinastrassmann Год назад

Great review! The sizes seem appropriate for travel painting, when you paint on a sketchbook. The #8 of a normal brush might be bigger if it is meant for studio use, when you are more likely to paint on bigger surfaces. Anyway...the sizing system for brushes is so unpredictable. It would be more helpful if the makers described width of the brush/length of the bristles instead (8 mm wide and 20mm long bristles, for example would be 8/20 ) I wish someone sold these in Europe. Amazon does not seem to carry them, and Jerry's charges $85 just for shipping 😮😮.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Yikes!

@susansacco7583 Год назад

Thanks Lindsay 💕 I need a travel brushes and the mimic brushes are nice.💕

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

You are so welcome!

@maryannprzybycien2013 Год назад

I don't have the Mimik travel brushes, but I do have a set of their regular faux squirrel brushes and a few of their faux sable brushes. They're really nice brushes. As for travel brushes, I have a few Princeton Aqua Elite travel brushes and the sizes match up to the regular size brushes. I have the 4, 6, 8, and 10 round. ❤

@gwensimmons_gigi1629 Год назад

Yep I love the Mimiks Lindsay. Thanks for this review!🎉❤

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

You are so welcome!

@Linda-qq5mg Год назад

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I always appreciate that! Thanks Lindsay.😉 .

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

You are so welcome!

@corriemcginnis4400 Год назад

LOVE the Mimik brushes.

@sharonsunshine2532 Год назад

Great review 👍

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Thanks! 👍

@thecraftyrn Год назад

I bought those awhile back and was disappointed about the size difference. Great brushes otherwise.

@mikepolo2887 Год назад

They all look tiny to me, even if they are ok on their own, useless as a set.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

I totally agree!

@nancyrolfe3033 Год назад

PS. They do carry a lot of paint but my favorite thing is they release the paint evenly instead of “dumping” a big amount at first leaving a line. I bought them after watching YOU use them in your videos, Lindsey. I bought some big brushes in a set. Good prices for the quality.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Thanks for the info!

@deborahbloom4624 Год назад

Lol. I have the same issue with brushes, Lindsay, that you have with palettes. I'm always looking to try out new brushes. I just bought a couple more Mimik brushes that I didn't have. Also picked up some Da Vinci Casaneo brushes. I REALLY like them! Have you ever done a review on them? I also like the Rosemary & Co travel brushes. They've got some good sized ones 9, 10, 13, even a 19 (great for washes) that may be smaller than the same size in non-travel, but, if you really want a brush that's bigger than the size 8 travel brush....these could be the brushes! Thanks so much for the review!

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

I haven't tried them, good to know!

@melissaaldosari8024 Год назад

Wow! Those carry a lot of paint!

@shirleybrady3174 Год назад

I have the mimik brushes because you loved them😉, and the travel set. Love them all! Still love to hear your opinion and expertise ❤️ 🙂

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Glad you like them!

@Joe_Maysky Год назад

Solidly done and fair review, Lindsay! I personally have never been happy with a travel brush--no matter how careful I felt I was being, I'd slightly smash a point putting them away, plus the handles for some reason felt more unwieldy in my hand. I can see these being lovely for the right painter's needs though, and I wonder if they run smaller not only to fit in the hollow casing but because it's not expected you're going to be painting any bigger than 9x12"-ish with them. *shrug*

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

You might be right!

@jeaninehinckel77 Год назад

I just saw these on Jerry’s and wondered if I should buy or not. I am like you as I use the #8 all the time when watercoloring. But I have others at moms whom I visit on the weekends so I am thankful you did this review today. Thank you! I have a list of watercolor, mostly floral tutorials of yours on my “Want to do list”. Love watching you draw.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

You are so welcome!

@SoapsbyGlenda Год назад

Thanks for the review! I was wondering which overhead lamp you use, I remember watching a video where you mentioned it (a new one that was a bit pricey but was adjustable), you also gave alternatives (like the bowl shapes from hardware stores), which I already have.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

I have 3 of the hardware store lights and a ring light for Mt table and the new Redgrave adjustable light lights Mt background for sat chat. I also use the redgrass light when marker coloring on the table behind where I sit facing my markers. The bulbs are all daylight balenced.

@SoapsbyGlenda Год назад

@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you so much, I think it was the redgrass, I will check them out.

@sonyaoart Год назад

Is this the first time a liner brush has been compared to a pick-up truck? 😂 Thanks for the review!

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

😆 maybe!

@wrenbayley Год назад

Also, can you link where to find the paint pallet? I love my travel size like that and would like to have one that size for home.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

It doesn't seem to b available any longer:(

@janetsjewellery Год назад

These are sold out on amazon so that stopped me buying them as I was so tempted to. I have many full size brushes including Mimic in cases but I find them so heavy to carry to and from art class that I don't use my watercolours that much which is a shame.

@melissacole8376 Год назад

I bought these brushes awhile back and find the quality to be inconsistent. One of the brushes doesn’t close very well. Two of them have done a fair bit of shedding. The rest are great. I find myself using the flat brush and the size 6 quite a bit. I wish they all worked that well.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Good to know! I guess I lucked out!

@nerdywatercolorist6551 Год назад

Was waiting for this review! Here in India these are a bit more expensive, about 48 dollars. The try me set is about the same. Do you think it's worth buying for that price?

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Hmmmm, I don't know. I'd see what the cheap Joe's pseudo Sable brushes are going for as that #12 round is my favorite travel brush. Also, if you don't care if it is a travel brush I will have a review in some brushed I just bought on amazon. They will arrive soon. They might be a better deal for you.

@nerdywatercolorist6551 Год назад

@@thefrugalcrafter i actually am more of a Studio painter, don't care much about the travel-ability of the brush! I don't wanna ask for spoilers, so will be patient haha. :)

@nerdywatercolorist6551 Год назад

@@thefrugalcrafter also, being in India, the shipping gets out of hand real quick! That's the reason I don't go for Jerry's or Cheap Joe's. We do have some Indian shops, but they don't sell mimik. Well, mimiks are prolly expensive because of shipping lol.

@providencevalleyfarm5270 Год назад

Hi Lindsay, Two questions, and a plea for you to address the issues of making art when we have become disabled (or whatever the correct term is). Maybe I should ask the one in Critique Club... I am kind of confused about your evaluation or information regarding the use of the liner. On Steve Mitchell's video about liners, he said that the long bristles would act like a "shock absorber" for those of us that are shaky. Does that jive with your evaluation of them? Secondly, how easy is it to damage brushes if we can't control them properly? I have bought a few Mimiks, some liners & some other "nicer" brushes too, but I'm afraid to use them. I have spasms & very poor control of my right hand, due to the nerve damage. It is actually spreading to the left now as well, so I am afraid to use many of my better materials. I have become pretty heavy handed, not just shaky. Any advice will be truly appreciated. .

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Well, it would be harder to damage a liner but they are more difficult to control. Larger brushes would hold up better. Let me think on this topic. I am not really qualified to speak for people who have disabilities but I could talk about some helping tools for stealing hands as I used to work teaching art to the elderly.

@providencevalleyfarm5270 Год назад

@@thefrugalcrafter Thank You!

@petalpusher Год назад

@providencevalleyfarm5270 - Excellent post! I wholeheartedly agree, it's difficult to find advice about ways to adapt artist tools & techniques to accommodate physical limitations. Many of us have zero tolerance for adding creative pursuits to our "Damn, I can't do that anymore." list. Wish there were an Accommodating Artists youtube channel.🤞 @thefrugalcrafter - Thank you for giving this post some thought! You wouldn’t need to be qualified to speak on the topic for the disabled. Just introducing the helpful tools that you’ve worked with while teaching the elderly may be enough for viewers to discuss in comments & exchange knowledge about approaches that have or haven’t worked with their specific physical challenges.

@providencevalleyfarm5270 Год назад

Your advice was great Lindsay! Thanks. I 've seen you using quill brushes so I bought some on Prime Day & have been playing with them! So far so good. I'm only playing right now as I adjust to the differences between oil painting and watercolors, but I really feel comfortable with the brushes and these come to a fine enough point I was surprised at the small detains I can get!

@providencevalleyfarm5270 Год назад

@petalpusher8313 - Lindsay & PetalPusher. I thought I would mention. It has taken about 5 years of hard work to get to where I can hold & control my pens & pencils well enough to actually work for any length of time on any kind of art. You don't need any qualifications, other than experience. I have had multiple Occupational & Physical therapists, but none of them were able to teach me how to paint, draw or do any of my fiber art any more. Art Therapists could have done that, but insurance no longer covers that & I don't think Medicare does either, so the rehab hospitals I have been to removed those departments. Trial & error & a will to regain what I lost was all I had to go on. As a homeschooler I had some big pencils left from the kids & the best tiny little tools that are dirt cheap! PENCIL GRIPS! Those little things are One of the biggest helps I have found. As I relearned how to hold pencils I couldn;t close my hand on them, but the grips made for a non-slip & soft surface to work with. I also found the kind that have little "pockets" on them were really great for starting out. I could slip a thumb or finger in them & work without closing my fingers at all! I will mail some examples to you Lindsay to show if you would like.

@moodyandtheartist Год назад

Lindsay, have you seen the Amazon Basics watercolour sets? I've never seen them before, wonder if they are new 🤔

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

They look like the typical white labeled stuff. I'd pass.

@elisecharlenefineart Год назад

Hi Lyndsey, I have the standard Mimik brushes and have not been to happy with them. Are they different?

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

They are sized down. I like them but I like my full size ones too. If you don't like the regular ones than skip these as the hair is the same.

@sandrafletcher1220 Год назад

I got mine yesterday , I love it but my flat brush won’t snap into the handle to close, it works and skips in to paint but not to close.? I leaving on a trip and ordered it for the trip so I’m leaving the flat at home

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Oh no! Contact the seller for a replacement

@Zenica204 7 месяцев назад

I ordered these to replace some others. Unfortunately it seems that they are experiencing a lot of manufacturing defects and return issues now. Mine arrived both broken and used. Amazon order fulfilled by Jerry’s. Reviews mention this is very common.

@thefrugalcrafter 7 месяцев назад

Oh no, I am sorry, did they replace the brushes for you?

@Zenica204 7 месяцев назад

Hi Lindsay! Amazon gave a refund. There was an option to replace, but reviewers said the replacements they got were also defective. I tried to call Jerry’s but got put on hold for over 20 minutes. I have never had an issue with Jerry’s before and have ordered for a long time. I think the quality control may have gone down and I thought I should let you know! I’ve been watching your videos for over a decade so I didn’t want anyone to give you trouble over this. Much love to you and your family ❤ ❤

@thefrugalcrafter 7 месяцев назад

oh that is a bummer. I ordered these as a regular consumer, and they did not know when they were sending to so I figured my results were typical. I need to keep reminding people to look at "most recent reviews" on amazon before ordering. I am glad you got a refund.@@Zenica204

@Zenica204 7 месяцев назад

@@thefrugalcrafterthat’s absolutely okay! My husband let me place an order with Rosemary and co for some of hers instead. My old favourites from cheap joes have been out of stock for many months and I can’t wait for them anymore so I decided to splurge on some of Rosemary’s instead! I’ve heard great things about them. Have you tried any? I’ll let you know how they work! ❤

@thefrugalcrafter 7 месяцев назад

@Zenica204 I haven't tried them, I've heard good things tho!

@FranNyan Год назад

What's the size difference in terms of handle? Since my hands are pretty small I tend to like much shorter handles than most brushes have, which is why travel sets are nice, despite me never traveling with watercolor.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

The caps are the handle so they are thicker

@donnakelly8911 Год назад

I tried the other mimic brush and was disappointed. All tips ended bending at tips, so you have no points. They did hold paint and water well. Maybe I just got a bad batch

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

That's not typical in my experience.

@donnakelly8911 Год назад

@@thefrugalcrafter I'm glad to hear that, but I thought I should mention it maybe I'll try again one day

@gingeredawn6764 Год назад

if they do go askew...hair conditioner.

@Grognardlass Год назад

Thanks for this. I was thinking of getting them, just for the price, in case they were lost. I’ve been pondering travel brushes for a very long time. Currently I roll my regular short-handled brushes in a microfiber towel that I use as my painting towel as well. When I get home I unpack them and wash the brushes thoroughly. Works for me 😊. Here’s my question: have you tried the “Pro Arte : Prolene Plus : Retractable” travel brushes? I was curious, so when Jackson’s had their big travel brush sale I bought a set and oh my goodness they are some of the best brushes ever! Their brush head sizes are impressive and they feel so good in your hand. I especially love the included flat. @otokano_art raves about their regular watercolor brushes and I’ve wanted to try them, so this way I get to experience both. VERY happy. I purchased them from Jackson’s, fyi. Thanks again.

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

Nice, I've tried the regular ones and they are nice.