are their cores more like pastel or watercolor pencils?
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I don't think the core is as soft as a watercolor pencil, I can't speak to a pastel pencil I'be used mine a few times; like them to sketch out my subject since I you can erase if you need to change something before using water of course- I hope this helps
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I don't think the core is as soft as a watercolor pencil, I can't speak to a pastel pencilI'be used mine a few times; like them to sketch out my subject since I you can erase if you need to change something before using water of course- I hope this helps
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The blocks are solid color that works best with water. you can cut off a piece to make a palette or you can take a wet brush and just touch the block to use to paint your surface.
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The core is harder than a pastel, but softer and lays down more color than a watercolor pencil. You may not be impressed at first, but when you wet the medium, that is when the Inktense (as in "intense") color surprises you. You get a lot of control with the depth of shade. I love them.
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Yes! http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=Caran+dAche+Neocolor+Soluable+Pastels&id;=F1DAC39A2B79D9B1DFE51DAD389CA0317BD93926&FORM;=IQFRBA
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Yes they are and they are one of the best pencils I've bought for my students.
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I believe so. They are essentially watercolor crayons so if the waxy color isn't fully dissolved it would be akin to using acrylic over an oil pastel
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They write and draw well over dried watercolor. Ive also had success using them with soft pastels, colored pencil, and ink. The only medium I have had bad luck using these with is graphite.
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They aent super pigmented. They are kind of softer colors. Their is some fallout with them too, but I still like the colors and would probably purchase them again.
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Oh My gosh .. prismacolor is so much better . softer lead , lets you blend easier . To me , I've used this type of Pencil for many years and yest it is worth the extra money JS AZ
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I, personally, find the Prismacolor pencils of very good quality. I believe that those who find them cheap do not realize that hese pencils are artist's pencils. The leads are made of materials as pure as possible, and therefore, do not include materials to strengthen the lead, including strengthening matrial would sully the color. These pencils therefore are not made to be jostled, or dropped. I have been using my Prismacolor pencils for more than a year and I handle them with care. They are not "coloring pencils" they are artistic tools. If you treat them as ordinary pencils you will find the lead is often broken even before sharpening them. I, personally, find the Prismacolor pencils of very good quality. I believe that those who find them cheap do not realize that hese pencils are artist's pencils. The leads are made of materials as pure as possible, and therefore, do not include materials to strengthen the lead, including strengthening matrial would sully the color. These pencils therefore are not made to be jostled, or dropped. I have been using my Prismacolor pencils for more than a year and I handle them with care. They are not "coloring pencils" they are artistic tools. If you treat them as ordinary... » Read More I, personally, find the Prismacolor pencils of very good quality. I believe that those who find them cheap do not realize that hese pencils are artist's pencils. The leads are made of materials as pure as possible, and therefore, do not include materials to strengthen the lead, including strengthening matrial would sully the color. These pencils therefore are not made to be jostled, or dropped. I have been using my Prismacolor pencils for more than a year and I handle them with care. They are not "coloring pencils" they are artistic tools. If you treat them as ordinary pencils you will find the lead is often broken even before sharpening them. « Show Less
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They are matte and shimmer. Depends on color. Good primer they don't crease.
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They are pretty good pencils. They write more smoothly than a cheapo pencil.
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Hi Allie, you've made a wise choice when it comes to using Prismacolor pencils. The soft core pencils will allow you better control of your colors. The hard core ones are more difficult to work with, unless you possess a light touch, otherwise, you're better off using the soft core. You'll get a richer color and you really don't have to be an artist to be creative. Good luck on which way you wish to choose.
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No they are not. These are Blending tools for charcoal and graphite. They are wrapped paper and blend very good for creating smooth textures.
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I don't know, I use them for nail art. The colors are bright and have a shimmer to them.
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I don't know what you mean by "regular" premiers. the core is soft and if you sharpen with a bad sharpener they will break. I was taught by thevirtualinstructor.com and you can get really deep color by layering your colors. I love them. Also using a blender pencil you can polish the colors so they look like paint! Amazing
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They make a set in primary colors as well as pastels. The set I ordered my niece was a pastel one. Extremely well made - she loves it!
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The frosted has a matte finish, the crystal clear is smooth and shiny. The matte finish is good for colored pencils and a lot of markers. Sometimes whatever you color with won't stick to the shiny surface. The matte texture gives it something to hold on to.
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I am not sure, but the ones I got from Amazon were the best pencils I've written with in a long time.