I really like the idea of these for doing quick sketches, might be useful for sketchbook floozies😊

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Definitely!

Posca has a limited selection of brush tip markers. I have a few colors. They are pretty ok, but the brush can get a little dry and you have to prime them all the time.

Great video, Lindsay. I’m sort of confused by the advantages/disadvantages of acrylic vs alcohol vs water based markers. What are the different uses of acrylic markers and alcohol markers? I don’t use markers, but I’d like to try out some. I just don’t know how to start experimenting with them. Maybe another video for noobs? Thanks as always, Lindsay!

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Acrylic markers are acrylic paint in a marker and are fairly opaque. Alcohol markers have Alcohol ink and water based markers have a watercolor ink. Both are transparent. It depends on the surface you want to paint and the look you are after.

Hullo Lindsay, I do enjoy your reviews even when I have NO Plans to buy supplies. I sometime think it might be good that your trying these out so I do not have to go buy! Yes, I have been accused of being an Art supply hoarder, but every time I have cleaned out my studio or even a storage space I regret the supplies I let go of or in some cases throw away! now when a tube if paint (unless it is watercolor) has dried up that is an easy call but paper? I even have rolls from my big Epson printer that are still boxed and ready to go to work but the printer is not, so they sit. I just really enjoy your videos and do appreciate your efforts, Thank You.

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I purchased the smaller set back when you first showed them. I have only used them for painting rocks (which I put down a white acrylic paint down first). Overall I thought that they worked quite well. As long as you are planning your blending so you can do it quickly, they do okay.

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! I was wondering if rocks would be to rough and fray the tips.

@StarChild0000

9 ай бұрын

I always try and use rocks that are relatively smooth to start and coating them first also helps. So far (I think between my granddaughter and myself) we have done around 10 and they are holding up to the abuse.@@thefrugalcrafter

Thank you for sharing. 👍

Thanks so much for your wonderful reviews! I trust your opinion and you give all the caveats! 💜💜💜

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Wow that's a great price. Thanks Lindsay 💜

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

You bet!

It's great that they don't run. I spent a whole day painting a project using Arteza markers. I waited a couple of days to make sure everything dried completely. Then, i gently brushed with Liquitex Gloss Medium. The colors ran and lifted some more than others. The blues and greens were worse than the rest.

The page you showed us with the nail polish bottles is really great! Love it! Thanks for the review.

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you for the information.💖

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

So, I had kind of a rough moment today and as soon as I got home from that, this video popped up in my subscriptions. Your videos always put me in a better mood, so thank you, Lindsay.

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thanks for the comparison.

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

No problem!

Thank you for the comparison! 🎉❤

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

What a selection of colors! This will definitely be a future splurge. Thx for the info. 👍

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

You bet!

Thank you for the review. It was honest as always!!

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

My pleasure!!

Poscas always leak on me, I think these might be good for Journaling mark making.

Thank you for the review. Nice color combos. My Acrylic markers are a house brand of either Hobby Lobby or Michaels. The tips on mine are plastic. I also need to prime them.

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Good to know!

What about the smell? In my experience, cheaper paint products can smell really bad. If you could mention that, it would be very helpful to me. 💛 Thank you for all your work, your my go-to source for reviews!! 😊

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

No smell at all

Just by looking at the swatches I'm in love! But I'm not sure if I'd like them if i don't use acrylics from the tube

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

They are nice for accents over watercolor

@bunnyydoesthings

9 ай бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter on to my wish list they go! Thank you 💜💜

Could you use those markers when you do the mixed media cards with the gelli plate?

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Sure!

Would these work well on wood or canvas? I like painting small canvases and those wood decorative pieces and have some poscas. I really like them but would like more colors as I like to “color” simple designs. Which acrylic markers would you recommend?

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

I think so, but if it were a rough surface you might fray the tip.

How convenient - I'm looking to buy some acrylic markers. Out of all the brands you've tried, is there one you recommend above the rest? I know Poscas are supposed to be great, but I was honestly underwhelmed with my set and I'm looking for something new.

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Honestly, they are all fairly similar, but it depends on what you want. These are waterproof and ready to go, but not 100% opaque. For an opaque version, you will want one that needs to be pumped, but then you can pick extra fine, chisel, or bullet nibs. It just depends. There will be less ink in each color since there are 2 colors per barrel, so it's good for an occasional user but not a heavy user. Figure out your needs and then choose the best marker for you.

@Natalie_713

9 ай бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you!

If you layer the less opaque colors do they become more opaque? Or would you have to put a layer of white down first to increase their opacity?

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Both will work as they are semi opaque

How can I train my eye to see values? ie When you said these two colors are the same value, but different colors. My eye/brain doesn’t see the value. I see the colors and that one is more opaque. If I were asked about their relative value I would probably say they are different… 😂 I need to work on this. I love the color range of these!

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Value is simply how dark they are. You can buy or make a value card with different shades of Grey. They have a hole punched in each square of Grey so you can hold it over a color and match values. Use that for a while and it will become 2nd nature.

@melissaaldosari8024

9 ай бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you!

Could you recommend a single color set please?

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Do you mean single color? What kind of tips do you want? Arrtx has a single end brush with white Bareilles that are permanent. The dual ended ones are more like gouache. amzn.to/44lsp7K Ohuhu has a fine (plastic nib like extra fine posca) and bullet dual end marker with one color each: amzn.to/3snkCJu And the Cadillac of acrylic paint pens is Poscs with any tip or color you want open stock. This is a good set to start with: amzn.to/3EqczOZ also you can refill them (not sanctioned by the company tho 😉)

"60 color set (530 markers in a chipboard box)" 530 markers? I think you mean 30. ^^

@thefrugalcrafter

9 ай бұрын

Did I say that? 😆

Too transparent