Barb Sotiropoulos 2009 2022. You currently have qty: in your cart for item: Copyright 2022 CarpeDiem Marker. While the regular metallic pencils definitely were shiny especially on black paper, I dont know that I love the product for doing a piece by itself. Ive never done a full piece with metallic pencils before so that was an interesting experience. Youll see in my color chart studies though what each pencil looks like on each type of paper. Next I decided to stamp an image and give it a coloring with the pencils: Im a sucker for the water-soluble bit, so I did give it a go-over with an H2O pen. With a history dating back to 1832 in Britain though they are not by any means new to the scene. Cant wait to Zentangle on black paper with these babies.. Id love to hear how you use pencils in your art/craft, and what you think of these I was very skeptical but also excited when I saw that Derwent had a newly formulated version of their metallic pencils. Thanks so much to the Craft Test Dummies for reviewing our product! To create the image, I stamped on the paper and then embossed with clear powder: Doesnt the color just pop on the black? Using Derwent Lightfast on Derwent Mixed Toned Paper to Create a Portrait by Jake Spicer, Behind the Derwent National Trust Collection Commissions with Claudine OSullivan, Derwent Chromaflow Colour Pencil Review by Artist Kinsey Lane, Derwent joins The 2022 Big Draw Festival as Official Art Material Partner, TOP 3 reasons to enter the Derwent Art Prize, The Derwent Art Prize 2020 exhibition is now available online, Bird with Graphitint Paint Pan Pocket Set by Julia Woning. if you like the subtlety of the colors then you may like it but the appearance on black paper is also sort of dull so you may need to use other black paper rendering techniques to help get your colors to pop more. The water-soluble pencils werent as easy to find but there were ratings available for the 12 water-soluble paint pan set which contains many of the same colors in the set of 12. That said, I still wanted to test-drive these for myself. First on the white cardstock: The colors stay nice and vibrant on the white background- good for using as washes. wash for an interesting and unusual, watercolor effect.

Each pencil is filled with bright, reflective colour that will shimmer and add dimension to any sketch or colouring project. Both pencils sharpened well to a point and details were easily achieved.

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These richly pigmented metallic pencils can be used to create bold, highly reflective designs. Derwent is fast becoming a popular choice amongst artists working in the colored pencil medium. The regular metallic pencils had both very nice silver and gold pencils that were especially nice on black paper. INITIAL FEEL One thing I will say about Derwent is that when they release a specialty product, it usually does live up to its claims. LIGHTFAST RATINGS By clicking submit, you agree to share your email address with the site owner to receive marketing, updates, and other emails from the site owner. The water-soluble pencils also feature a small paintbrush icon. ADVANCED BLENDING AND DETAILS Heres the product description from the website: Introduce a little sparkle to your sketches and drawings with these bright, highly reflective pencils. I purchased the set of 12 of the reformulated Metallic colored pencils and the set of 12 water-soluble pencils.
When I used to paint with acrylics more exclusively, I always liked adding a bit of silver or gold into my pieces. In this case, Im comparing the same brand but a water-soluble vs non-soluble version. Gold in particular tends to come of greenish-yellow or a weird brown.

I must admit I have a bit of a fascination with metallic mediums. Ill also be using the water-soluble pencils on white paper and the regular colored pencils on black paper. Colours are water-soluble and can be brushed over to produce beautiful luminescent washes. Great for all kinds of creative projects. You can look at the charts here: https://www.derwentart.com/en-us/c/about/innovation/colour-charts. Finding the lightfast ratings for these products wasnt initially easy. On the initial application of the water-soluble version of the pencils, the metallic qualities dont seem very apparent at all and completely disappear when water is applied. Derwent metallic colored pencils are fantastic for complicated art projects. There was an error and we couldn't process your subscription. The information on the pencils in the tin I received however is in English only. Something went wrong. They are especially effective on darker coloured papers, where their effects can really shine! FINAL RESULT The colors between each set were relatively the same but where I could use a blue to create a darker area with the water-soluble version, it didnt work the same way in the regular metallics. In my opinion, these would be best used to highlight areas in your artwork or for adding an element of interest for the in-person experience. They were soft enough for decent coverage but also sharpened well to a point for detailing. Normally, Derwent links them on the same page then you can purchase the product on their website. And then I had to get out my H2O pen and give them another whirl. View cart for details. Both barrels say Derwent metallic as well as the color name and number. I think these might be slipping into my traveling craft kit, too! The regular metallics blended fairly well but I found it was really hard to distinguish much contrast between hues. Or try adding a light water If youve read my review of the Inktense Pencils, you know that Im very impressed by Derwent quality & feel that they are a must have! Recently, those kind folks sent me the Metallic Pencils to try out, too. There was little to no breakage and they both handled a point well. Here on the black, youll see the color disappears somewhat. All artwork subject to copyright. All rights reserved. This review is going to be a bit different than the direct comparisons I normally do. They work best on a dark background (try Derwent Black Books) and can be used on their own or with other media to add brilliant definition and glowing highlights. That said, Im not sure if the product packaging is different depending on the country its available in. Please reload the page and try again. Pewter, Gold, Antique Gold, Bronze, Copper, Metallic Yellow, Metallic Red, drawings and all your creative projects. I should also note that I, not being paid or incentivized by the Company or any other party whatsoever and that the opinions expressed in this blog post are my own. I found the pencils fairly pigmented though which was nice. The information I was able to find rates the set of 12 as having excellent lightfast ratings for the majority of the set apart from the usual suspects in the pink and purple hues. While you can use both products on either a white or black paper I wanted to showcase each on the paper type I feel best showcases them. add brilliant definition and glowing highlights. 12 highly reflective metallic pencils, guaranteed to add sparkle to sketches, The blender pen will act as a resist, giving you a cool negative image: Overall, I think these are great. Copyright 1995-2022 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Metallic Pink, Metallic Purple, Metallic Blue and Metallic Green.

I found that the water-soluble version of these pencils still has a bit of that look to them on white paper however less so on black. So of course, I had to start off with some swatching, just to get a feel of how the pencils laid down color on paper. I used this product wet and dry to create the piece to see if some of it returned on the dry application but it wasnt really noticeable enough for me to warrant the specific purchase. Swoon! Heres another fun tip: draw on the paper with a Blender pen first (I used one by Tombow) and then color over the top. These are also rated very high according to the chart created by Derwent. I think if you were to purchase one of these for the metallic qualities alone I would go with the newly formulated regular Metallic Pencils. When it came to multiple layers and blending there was more flexibility with the water-soluble version to create more depth and contrast by mixing colors and building up layers. The colors on the water-soluble version blended quite well into themselves. All rights reserved. Use the unsubscribe link in those emails to opt out at any time. You still get a faint metallic sparkle, but the color dulls significantly. I like how the colors are easy to combine or distribute for softer, tinted, and more creative outcomes. It was an interesting and informative read. A shimmering collection of Both come in the standard Derwent metal tin that features information on the company and product in English, French, German and Spanish.

When you sign up you'll get first-look content, recaps for any blog posts or podcast episodes you may have missed, access to new artwork and workshops, artist tips, sources of inspiration, exclusive downloads, behind-the-scenes snapshots, and lots more! Most sets of colored pencils include a silver, gold, and sometimes bronze or copper-colored pencil but often they tend to be disappointing and not really worth using past logging them on my color charts. Read on to discover more about our shiniest, sparkliest product: Colored pencils are so basic that I think most crafters overlook and underestimate them. The water-soluble version says England while the colored pencils say made in Britain. The barrel of the pencils in regular colored pencil tin are a copper color with a black band separating the pencil color indicator. And really, for under $16 USD (14.99) these area great value and even come in the tin for easy storage. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time. OH so much fun! This is a quality feature I really appreciate about Derwent because it shows that they want to be accessible to artists who speak different languages. Faber-Castell GoldFaber Aqua Watercolor Pencil Sets, Faber-Castell GoldFaber Aqua Watercolor Pencils, Faber-Castell Goldfaber Color Pencil Tins, Koh-I-Noor Progresso Woodless Color Pencil Sets, Molotow Masterpiece Coversall & Speedflow, Pentel Aquash Water & Pigment Filled Brush, POSCA Acrylic Paint Marker 8pc Set - Black, POSCA Acrylic Paint Marker 8pc Set - White, POSCA PAINT MARKER PASTEL SOFT COLOURS SET, Prismacolor Turquoise Drawing Lead & Holder, Prismacolor Turquoise Graphite Drawing Pencils, Sakura Cray-Pas Expressionist Oil Pastels & Sets, Sakura Koi Watercolor Pocket Field Sketch Box, Permapaque: Regular & Metallic Fine Point Markers, Storage Case for Spectrum Illustrator and Classique Markers, Staedtler Lumograph Graphite Pencils & Sets, Staedtler Lumograph Jet Black Pencils & Sets, Staedtler Watersoulable Aquarelle Pencils, Fudenosuke Brush Pens and Permanent Marker, Tombow 108-Piece Dual Brush Pen Set in Marker Case, Molotow One4All 15mm Acrylic Paint Marker, Molotow One4All 4-8 mm Acrylic Paint Marker, Molotow One4All 4-8mm Masterpiece Speedflow, POSCA Paint Marker Pastel Soft Colours Set, Zig Posterman Wet-Wipe Broad Chisel Tip 6mm, Zig Posterman Wet-Wipe Round Medium Tip 2mm. You can follow Craft Test Dummies on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook! Derwent Metallic is watersoluble, so you can also create interesting line and wash effects. Wait a second. Both of these products were really fun to use. 60609 United States, Prismacolor Scholar 48 Colored Pencils Set. One advantage that the regular metallics had was that the lighter colors, like silver, layered over top of the other colors well and was really opaque. You can purchase Derwent Metallic Pencils HERE or check with your favorite retailer, CHECK OUT MY TIMELAPSE YOUTUBE VIDEO BELOW TO SEE HOW I CREATED THESE PIECES. Both papers are a Strathmore mixed media paper. The pencils are still manufactured in the UK today and with a very apparent and genuine commitment to hearing the artists that use their products and working to improve their product to meet those expectations. background, the pencils can be used on their own or combined with other media to When water was applied the colors mixed well with one another as well. PRE-TEST DISCLAIMER My test swatches on Strathmore Mixed Media Paper. Were so excited that the Craft Test Dummies chose to review our Metallic Pencils that were sharing it with you on our blog! Next, coloring on black paper. At their most effective on a dark I also used some of those staturated colors as a wash for the background. As for the water-soluble version, I really enjoyed using them but in the end, the metallic quality was completely lost which makes me wonder why you would even bother with the metallic version. I will probably use it for watercoloring only on light paper, and keep black for sketching/coloring and the resist technique. There was a noticeable font different being used between the two pencils. Its simple to mix the hues, make them ideal for layering, and create a variety of colors. Colors include: Silver,

When I started using colored pencils with mixed media I started using pearlescent watercolors to add an extra bit of dimension to some of my pieces. DETAILS & BLENDING Did you say water-soluble? Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), https://www.derwentart.com/en-us/c/about/innovation/colour-charts, Faber-Castell Artist PITT Big Brush Pens Review, Available 24 colors for the regular and 12 in the water-soluble.

For the initial application of the regular version of the pencils, the metallic qualities really pop and while they arent super shiny, the metallic qualities are definitely visible.

Whoops! The water-soluble version are silver with a blue band separating the pencil color indictor. Um. 60609 United States Online Sales Only, Village Supplies, Ltd. 3622 South Morgan St Chicago, Il.

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