I use that fixative and the key is to stand back when you spray it on the page. 2 to 3 light layers. Just do a test page outside. Super easy and works.
@@Funtime-kx5rx thank you so very much for sharing this with me, Evette!! I am going to try this later today. Really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts! 💖💖💖
Yes cult pens sell the new inktense colors together but you'll need something to put them in. They sell them as a set but ship like open stock. Or If you have a Blick near you, you could get them as open stock and they do a discount if you buy 6 or more pencils in store. It's about the same price since cult pen shipping is kind of expensive
@@sarahisbell4179 I wish I had a Blick near me - but then if I did, I would be verrrry poor. Thanks for letting me know about this, Sarah. I feel like such a dork for not knowing this LOL!!! 💖💖💖
Great video, I have had the black Pitt pens for years because it was a bargain, and except for details, I didn't know what to do with it, now I'll try black background! I have a tip for all those who are afraid of spraying their pages with fixative. Take your book outside (or outside the windowsill) and spray it as far away as you can without being afraid to damage the page and leave it outside to dry for about half an hour, if you touch the page and the color still smears on your finger (usually pastel) spray it again a little closer. But you shouldn't be afraid of it because I've been spraying it for years, and even when I got closer at times, nothing happened to the page.
What a wonderful tip on the fixative, my friend. I will have to try this for sure! Let me know if you have questions on the all-black Pitt pen background. It's so super easy, you'll love it! Thank for stopping by again and watching. I appreciate you so much! 💖💖💖
@snickerdoodlingllc Good luck, I'm sure it will be OK, and after that, you'll be thankful you used it because it's a genius product! Just remember to spray it one time every try you do. It will give you the desired effect. Thanks, I really love this channel!
Inktense - Colorfully Optimistic has used Inktense in Livestreams and gives tips/tricks answering Qs; as for forgetting your Distress watercolor crayons, I put them in a pencil case in color order intermingled with my Neos. Now I have them both fully accessible & don't have the forgot they exist problem. Keep trying and experimenting with your supplies that's the best way to work out the kinks. Use your mandala 📚 for the practice.
Marilyn, thank you for the tip on Colorfully Optimistic. I am going to check out her channel today - this is great info! I love the idea of putting the distress crayons with my neocolors. What a wonderful way to do this! And trust me, I beat up my mandala books all the time with new things I'm trying out. They are the best for that. I really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me. I hope you have a wonderful day! 💖💖💖
@@snickerdoodlingllc I'm happy to help anytime I can. Another RU-vidr that I follow (Elmcolors) put out an inktense video about 5mos ago for using them in coloring 📚. I'm a go down the rabbit hole watcher so feel free to do what works for you.
The smell and process of spraying pages talks me out of it. If it's needed to protect the page I use Satin Glazing Liquid by Golden, or a vellum paper. IMO it's a must to spray the page if it's for sale. Inktense is one of the most quality art supplies in the market. I think it was created inspired for quilters use; it's ink and it's permanent. By my experience it's made to work primarily with fabric and 100% cotton watercolor paper. It's only permanent if the pigment is totally smeared before applying next layer. I forget that I have markers, not to fan of it. I loved this video and your space with the lamp, very cosy. I just realized how many books you've created. Thank you! 💞
Thank you so very much for sharing your thoughts here. I love hearing what works well for others. Thanks so much for all the comments these past few days. I've really enjoyed them!
I love Inkense. I do struggle with getting even coverage with them, when laying them down dry. Which is a little nuts, because I can get even coverage with any other pencil. I have noticed that coloring on anything other than good quality watercolor paper, both Inktense and Albrecht Durer look pretty dull, when activated. So sometimes I go back in with one of my other brands of watercolor pencils and amp up the color of the Albrecht Durer. I love water,soluble pencils, but I struggle with the Neocolor II. I only have the set of 15, and a few open stock, because we don't get along.
Hi! Thank you so very much for sharing your great tips about how to get more vibrant colors and using good quality paper. I will have to try these ideas out for sure... And I just KNOW you can make friends with your neo-colors. I promise if I can figure them out, anyone can. We truly are all in this together! LOL!! Thank you so very much for stopping by my little channel to watch. I really appreciate you! 💖💖💖
I'm glad you found it helpful. Some people had already said you can let activated pencil dry, then go over them again (and not activate the top layer). So that was about all I had to share. I haven't given up on the Neo II. I think much like Inktense, they sometimes just need another layer. They're expensive, so I probably won't ever have the full set. I'm finding that the Distress pencils work best for me by using a wet brush to pick up color. I've been using the flat back end for that. It keeps the prey sharpened end nicely intact.
@@colourcharm1401 I know what you mean about coloring supplies being so expensive. It's crazy, isn't it? I really need to work more with my Distress pencils. I really do love the colors, and when I swatched them, they really were very pigmented. Just need time to play with these 😆 I appreciate the tips on using these pencils! I'm so grateful for your help. Thank you again!!!
Thankyou for sharing your fav supplies they look fabulous. Less used and regrets I have those too. Those panpastels I still can’t get my head around and are going back on eBay. Too expensive to leave hidden away so I’m going to turn them into something else I think❤❤❤
LOL, Jo! I soooo know what you mean!!!! I never tried the pan pastels but always wondered about them. I hope you make some of your money back on eBay and can get something fun that you love. Thanks for always watching, dear friend! 💖💖💖
@@snickerdoodlingllc I told you I would put them on and I’ve put them up already. Thankyou fingers crossed. I have watchers already 🤞🤞 thanks for inspiring me to do this. I can get more colouring treats 🥰
Denniesha, yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Yes!! Try the sharpener - I think you'll love it. Thank you so very much for stopping by to watch. I really appreciate you! 💖💖💖
Your Daydreams book looks great! This type of video make me go through my stuff and review what I have missed using or need to learn more about. I label my pens with small stickers too! (thank you for that tip) FB Pitt Pens are great for small details as well as for basing. They don't bleed through and the brush tips are easy to work with. I enjoy using Inktense pencils especially in Kerby Rosanne Books. Thank you for sharing this useful list, Kim.
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and ideas with me, Arte. You're always so kind, and your post is so very helpful. I will definitely have to try the Inktense in a Kerby book for sure. And I also plan to use the Pitt pens soon. I can't believe I keep forgetting I have them LOL!!! I hope you have a wonderful day, Arte! Thanks for always watching! 💖💖💖
Great video but just to let you know that you can purchase the 28 new Derwent inktense colours as a set in the UK and online at several art suppliers and Derwent.
Ahhhhhh! This is fantastic!! Clearly I haven't checked since the new colors came out. I sincerely appreciate you letting me know, Kath! 💖💖💖 Derwent is officially no longer in time out! LOL!!
Oh my goodness!!! So happy I came across your video! I’ve been using my Afmat all wrong! I was so disappointed in it but now I’m anxious to try it out again 😃
Hi, Anik! What were you doing wrong, if you don't mind me asking? I'm so glad this video was helpful to you. I love my AFMAT and maybe you can love yours again, too! Keep me posted, ok? I hope you're having a great day today, and thanks for stopping by to watch. I am so grateful! 💖💖💖
@@snickerdoodlingllc when you picked up your pencil, looked at it and saw that it was a blunt tip, you made sure the dial was on blunt, and if it had a pointier tip, you switched the dial to a sharper point. Now how I was doing it was if my pencil had a blunt tip, I would switch the dial all to way to the pointier tip thinking it was going to give me a pointy tip! I hope that makes sense how I explained it lol I would get some tip but not without some friggin and fartin around with it, and just got frustrated! I tried your method today and HALLELUJAH, no frustration!! 👏🏻👏🏻
I’m definitely guilty of having art supplies sitting around and not being used 😄 but I do try and challenge myself to use them every so often. With the inktense, I find that I definitely need to layer them to get the vibrancy out of the colours. I use a Tombow blender brush pen to activate the inktense without damaging the page (I always over water my page other wise 🤣). You have to be really careful with the Tombow brush tips though, they can be easily damaged if you aren’t gentle with them and clean them off regularly. I’m still not 100% confident with Inktense, but the more I use them, the easier it gets 🙂
Thank you so very much for sharing what's worked best for you with Inktense. 🥰 I am learning so much from everyone, and I'm so very grateful for people like you. It sounds like layering is definitely the key, and I will need to check into the Tombow brush for sure. I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Thank you again!! 💖💖💖
Kim!! Fantastic video!! 1. I love your color combos notebook-genius! 2. I love the fixative spray, especially for pages with pastels that may rub off. I take my book outside and lay it on my patio and spray like 6-12 inches away from the page all over and do a few passes. 3. I use the inktense same as my other pencils as far as pressure and opaqueness. Some people may be editing their pics to make them even more bright. Just something to practice and get more comfortable with! 4. One of my fav supplies is the blender pencil but I know how you feel about those 💀💀
LOL!! Nooooooooo not the blender pencil 🤣😂😅 Thanks so much, Faye, for sharing your technique with the fixative spray. I am going to be brave and actually try this this week. I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. I will need moral support for sure LOL!!! Thanks for also sharing your thoughts on the Inktense pencils. You always make it look soooo super easy. I love watching you color with them. Enjoy your day, my dear friend!!! 💖💖💖
I think that it is pronounced "FAY-BER' Castel. because of the English rule of 'if one consonant + an 'e' following a vowel, it makes it a long sound'. If it were pronounced like FAB-er, it would have 2 B's to force the vowel into the short sound. Also, I LOVE the idea of using the quick mandala coloring books to practice with the colors of different brands/mediums.
I love your explanation, and that certainly is enough to convince me, Lisa. FAY-BER it is!!! Yes - I use my little books to try out new techniques and combos all the time. They are prefect for those kinds of things. Thanks for watching! I truly appreciate you! 💖💖💖
@@ArtJourneyUK well THAT is a really good point.... LOL!! Maybe I'll just butcher it with a really twangy Texas accent.... you know, for fun LOL!! But seriously, I appreciate this info. It makes the most sense! 💖💖💖
The black pitt pens do not bleed through on the other page ? Just by doing a light layer of colored pencil? Please confirm ! Cause you just rocked my world. I love a black background and this would prove a great solution to all my problems 😂
Hi, Nathalie!! OK so it's been my experience that it does not bleed through the thicker paper like in the Hanna K books or Maria Trolle books, etc. Your mileage might vary, though, on Amazon paper as it's thinner. I've used it on Amazon paper and it was fine, but remember that not all Amazon paper is the same (so frustrating!) The key really is putting down that thin layer of black pencil first for sure! Give it a try and let me know how it works for you. You might test it out on a small corner of a page in your book you might not care about (like the title page maybe). But it's so easy and super fun and really makes the page pop! Thanks for stopping by my little channel to watch. I really appreciate you!! 💖💖💖
I enjoyed this video.🥰 Lol, I have the same fixative spray you do for a few years. I also am too chicken to use it, so it sits untouched.🤣🤣 Also like you I use paper between my colored pages to protect them. I too struggle with the Inktense. Colorfully Optimistic put out a How to use Inktense video today. She uses an alcohol blender marker to activate them, and makes it look so easy. I do have an idea though, to purchace a Copic Marker Sketch, Empty Marker to fill with water, and try using that with the Inktence💖💜💙💚 I have used a Tombow Duo colorless blender marker to blend them in the past. I do think you have more control with a marker than a paint brush to use with the Inktense.
Thank you so very much, Stella, for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas with me! I am going to be brave and try my fixative spray this week. Crossing my fingers LOL! Also, I love the idea of using the alcohol blender marker with the Inktense instead of a sloppy watercolor brush. I am definitely going to try this out for sure.. I really appreciate you! 💖💖💖
That fixative is a fear of mine as well. I don't want to mess up things I've created, and I don't want to spray all over the place!! 🤦♀️ I have an old can AND a new can. I really need to face my fear on that one... I'm really into the Neocolor IIs right now! 🌈 They are a lot of fun and I would love more tips and tricks!! 👍 I need to get that eraser! 🤗
Karen, I feel the same way about the fixative spray, but plan on being brave with it this week!! Yes! Neocolor IIs are my favorite thing right now. I'm absolutely loving them. If I can come up with any good tips and tricks, I'll definitely share them with you. You will LOVE this eraser if you get it. It's the best! 💖💖💖
@@Kreative_Rainbow OK I'm thinking maybe they just had a low supply to begin with because there is no WAY this dinky video did that LOL!!! I'll try to find an alternative for everyone. TYSM for letting me know, Karen!
I just found your channel. This was a great video and I can’t wait to watch more. I love your pretty heart ring on your right hand. So beautiful. Do you know where I can buy one? Also, I don’t see a link for the white gel pen. Thank you! 💖
Hi, Vicki! Thank you so much for your kind comment and for stopping by!! The ring..... yes! It is a very dear ring to me, but unfortunately is a cremation ring. I lost my dear little dog Snickers (who I named my little company after) about 4 months ago. The heart in this ring was forged from some of his ashes. So he is truly with me every day! Here is the link for the site where I got the ring made (if it helps). Maybe you can reach out to see if they can make you a ring using simple sand or something like that? closebymejewelry.com/ And here's a link to the gel pen (which I'll add to the description section - thanks for letting me know!) amzn.to/4f6rkY5 Thanks again for stopping by my little channel to watch. I am so grateful for you, Vicki! 💖💖💖
I absolutely love these gel pens. I buy them in packs of 12 which enables me to over-gel-pen all my pages LOL!! I still use my desk vacuum all the time that you recommended. It really is the best! 💖💖💖
Hi, Sherry!! We can do it together!! We will figure out these Inktense pencils once and for all!! Here's the link for the lamp on Amazon (all of the products I featured have these links in my description for this video): amzn.to/4cB5V7N
Thank You Very Much, Kim! You're such a Sweetheart! Yes, these Pencils are going down ( on paper) lol! Do You watch Spare Room Studio, Jackie makes it look so easy to use inktense.😩
Layer the inktense like how Nicola layers her polychromos. Layer them like that before you activate. Then start activating where the most layers are and pull it out to the area with less layers. I hope that made sense. Also multiple layers with dry time between. I almost exclusively use the first method, though. Should I do a video on this?
I am tagging @nicolalehmann7608 on this comment because when you said "how Nicola layers her polychromos" I knew EXACTLY how softly you meant. I love it!! And duuuuuh 🤣 you absolutely need to do a video on this one! I know it will be amazing and super helpful. TYSM, KK!!! You're the best!! 💖💖💖
Thank you for your video, Kim! I have only started colouring one year ago so I cannot help you with your challenges (Derwent Inktense, etc). Maybe others can. I am very curious about the mandala in which Nicola Lehmann has used FC Pitt pens - they are my next purchase. Is the video here on YT or on Instagram. Have a wonderful week!
Hi, Ana! You are so sweet. Please let me know if there's anything I can help you with your coloring, ok? I'm always glad to help. By the way, here is the video by @nicolalehmann7608 that I referred to. It's a really cool technique that I keep forgetting to try out. Hope this helps! 💖💖💖 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Zcziys84AlA.html
I agree with your pronunciation “Fay-ber” but don’t be afraid of that fixative! I have the same exact same can and sometimes I have to use more than 1 layer. Now, I know you are waitin on me to comment about the inktense struggle! Santa was very nice to gift them to you!! Honestly, you don’t need the additional colors. I find myself using probably 3-4 of the new colors MAX. If you wanna know which ones lmk 😂 BUT what questions do you have surrounding inktense??? As you know, they are my go to pencil but it took me a lotttt of work to get there. Finding some good color combos just playing around in my sketchbook helped me to break the barrier!! One thing I hear a lot is the strokes being seen. If you have enough pigment on the paper it’s impossible to see your strokes! I also tend to not sharpen my pencils unless I have to, and even then I don’t get them to a sharp point. I like to use them rather dull. This may be another reason I never see my pencil marks. I think you should hunker down and devote AT LEAST one page to inktense in the near future 🤔 I suggest a Hanna karlzon page just for the facts that I know the paper is good and you can’t go wrong with some flowers! I actually tried to use mine in some old Johanna basford books and failed miserably on the test pages with simple blends I can achieve in my sketchbook…but I also hear a lot of ppl loving the paper for inktense in those books. To me, they are simply dust collectors. Just my opinions!!
Jen LOL! You are the best & always make me smile! I am definitely going to be brave with my fixative this week. I will keep you posted! Santa (aka Mr. George) is always so generous with me. I love him dearly 🥰 I definitely have no shortage of sketch books lying around here and love your idea of playing with color combos in these to get the hang of the Inktense. I love your feedback on the dull tips and pencils strokes - genius!! And yes! Challenge accepted that I will do a Hanna K page in Inktense very soon. I don't think I would like the JBas paper for these, and agree with you these. Thanks for always stopping by and sharing your thoughts, sweet friend. I really appreciate you! 💖💖💖
@@snickerdoodlingllc you always make me smile! I cannot wait to see, even if it’s via private message! Don’t be afraid to share some combos with meeeee!
So sorry to hear about the Inktense because they are my most favorite to use and when they came out with the new 28’s I got them from Cult Pens. I’m so obsessed with them and the smell, I will only keep them in the tin case. The 28’s did not have a case so I bought a 36 set so I could have a tin for them. My husband looked at me and said “How much did that set cost? And don’t you have the big set with these colors and the new colors too? I said “They were not as expensive as your cigars and the tin is way smaller than your humidor” he looked at me and was ok good I was just checking lol. We love to joke with each other and we don’t care but he was shocked because this was not my normal way to store or organize, I use whatever I can find. Anyway sorry for the LONG post. Have you tried using an alcohol or water blender? I like both because I use them for different reasons. If you use a water brush or paint brush dipped in water you can get a water-down look and lose some of their vibrancy where as the other two help bring the best of the colors out IMP. The alcohol works great for books that may not have the “best” paper and helps open up more coloring options too. Hope this helps and love your video
OMGosh I am laughing at your story with your husband and the cost of his cigars LOL!!!! Too funny!!! I have tried blending with a watercolor brush only, but not alcohol or water blenders. So interesting! I'll have to try this out for sure. I refuse to give up on these pencils LOL! Thank you so very much for watching. I always appreciate you! 💖💖💖
Thank you sooooo very much for letting me know!! I will have to go and find those now yay! I really appreciate you stopping by my little channel to watch! 💖💖💖
About the Derwent inktense. Why don't you try 'colour and dry' and then go over that only dry. I do that technique with my Caran d'ache Albrecht Dürer when I want more vibrant colours and it works. Maybe it will also work for inktense?
That's what I do with my Inktense and Albrecht Durer Watercolor pencils as well. Also Faber Castel Albrecht Durer Watercolor pencils match exactly to all the rest of the Faber Castel line.
Hi, Ingrid! Thank you SOOOO much for sharing this technique. By 'color and dry' do you mean apply the Inktense, then activate with water. Then after that dries, apply the Inktense💖💖💖 pencil again but don't activate the second time? I really appreciate you taking the time to share this with me. Thank you so very much for stopping by to watch my little video!
@@ingridjobst1618 OK I am highly intrigued by this technique and plan on trying this during my lunch break today if I can. Thank you so very much, Ingrid! You're the best 💖💖💖
That's what everyone is saying. TYSM for sharing this with me and letting me know!!! I'm so grateful for all the kind feedback and tips I've received on how to tackle Inktense 💖💖💖
