Seriously, I could hug you. I love my china markers, but hate the whole peeling/breaking thing. This is a game changer. Can't wait to try it! Love art tips!

OK, this is a GREAT idea. I looove the markers for gesture drawing, and love that you dont’ need anything sharp to peel them… but then its super annoying that the string sometimes will get in the way so you end up having to reach for something sharp to trim the sting. this sidesteps the problem entirely!

@BalzerDesigns

3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you like this idea!

Awesome Idea! I found your video trying to find an idea on easiest way to peel the china marker.i use for tile work and spend more time trying to cut paper or peel paper than it takes to draw a line

whoa...this was awesome! Now we can use the paper casing in other crafts!

@BalzerDesigns

3 ай бұрын

Great idea!!

I love this art tip format! thank you

Derwent inktense color pencils and china marker on hot press are my favorite combo rn when it comes to drawing

I found an old one of those from the 30's in a desk, and it had little circles on the paper to show you how far to rip.

Super idea!

Yay! What an awesome tip!!! Thanks!!!

Great tip, thanks! ❤

@BalzerDesigns

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Fabulous info... Thanks... and stay safe ❤️ I’ll be sharing this 👏

Great idea!!!

Great tip! TFS

Great tip!!

Great tip! Thanks

The mechanical Chinamarker pencils are even better...

@BalzerDesigns

Жыл бұрын

Yes. I like the Listo Brand: amzn.to/3I3XEv2

LOVE YOU! Love your idea , THANK YOU ! The brand on AMAZON is SARGENT TWIST UP CRAYONS 8 for $5.98

Great idea! I just happen to have some of those crayons. Thank you

Thanks for the tip. You can also purchase that same crayon holder at 99 cent store.

@mikedupont3585

6 жыл бұрын

SheLovesCrafts I couldn’t find them there. I found some by a brand called StudioArt. Is that good?

Thank you so much! I use these in my vehicle in case i need to write a license plate or something like that (On the windshield) but they Always broke! But with this tip they don't anymore! THANKS

Amaze--ballz!!! Thank you!!!

Good tip, but it's important to buy the cheap brand, TwistUp. I purchased a pack of Twistables by Crayola and they don't work because the crayon is fatter than the china marker.

fantastic tip!

@BalzerDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

What brand China markers do you put in? I tried my brand is thinner than the Sargeant leads so I am not sure it will work.

Now I need to find a crayon twist out thingie lol

You should have mentioned what brand twist ups to buy. Had to rewind the youtube to 2:08 to see it was Sargeant brand you bought for twist ups. I really like the Sargeant brand twist ups for sketching so I haven't removed the crayons out of their twist up thing. I have to say the Sargeant brand crayon inside is thicker than the China marker brand I bought (forgot brand) so not sure the china marker might be too thin. Also, after checking, some brands of China markers are thinner than my brand which was a little more pricey. I liked the fact that my brand had a multi color pack. In short, it would be good to know the diameter of your china marker leads and what twist ups are compatible with them. Will update to tell you my China marker brand and if they did fit in the Sargeant twistable.

fantastic idea. i have always hated they way they would peel, mostly in an uneven manor. I got used to just shaving them down with a knife to expose the tip. the twist shells look much bettter

@BalzerDesigns

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

nice tips

Have you a link to a video of you using these grease markers?

FYI: The correct term for the medium inside a pencil is “Strip”, not “Lead”. In a common pencil, it consists or a mixture of graphite and clay. Perhaps china markers should be more accurately referred to as crayons, which use chalk, wax, or grease as a medium. For instance, litho crayons, used for drawing on lithographic plates, would be comparable to a china marker. Hope this helps.

Brilliant. The book making store carries China Markers in all sorts of colors but "sharpening" was always a disaster.

Neat idea for china markers, OR you could get the Neocolor 1 (Not 2) wax pastels which would be the same thing

@BalzerDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

Big price difference, though!

Mine sharpens just fine in a regular pencil sharpener

China markers/grease pencils are usually made of colored wax

Hi nice info. Do you know what company is the best for china markers/ grease pencils?

@BalzerDesigns

2 жыл бұрын

No idea. These are the ones I buy now: amzn.to/3noU0m8

Does anyone know why china markers are made with the layers of paper like this? There must be some good reason.

Would the crayon not dry eventually?

@BalzerDesigns

6 ай бұрын

China markers don’t dry.

if I had a dollar for every time "and go ahead" was said in a tutorial video