Which of the Sakura gel pen assortment is best for coloring?
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I like the Stardust assortment color wise but the pens are hard to use and tear the paper so I won't be buying them again
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I have only used the stardust glitter pens and the metallic pens. I have been happy with both of them. I haven't tried the glaze raised ink or the classics yet.
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The Stardust series is more transparent; the Metallic series has a good solid color. I've tried using both for coloring Zenspirations patterns and the Metallic ones cover up black lines. The Stardust ones add glitter and a touch of color. Neither is ideal for coloring large spaces. Like any other pen, in large areas you'll be able to see some lines in your coloring. I've never had any trouble with the ink flow on mine. They write a lot better than the ones I bought 20 years ago for rubber stamp art.
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I can't really say - I got these for my 5 yr old niece who had used them before and loved them (but she ran them dry) - if a recommendation from a 5 yr old is any indication, I'd say go for it!
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Woodburning on bags? I'm not familiar. I like Sanford on Bristol, Watercolor paper, and any paper. Sanford makes a WATERCOLOR pencil (you can color and then add water to it, to get the effect of watercolors or not and it looks like colored pencil. With practice you can get some great effects). which might be more of what you're looking for. I love the Prismas because they're easier for me to work for, have a great color selection, and wonderful color saturation. Hope this helps!
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I use them for zentangle, but I think they'd be very good for drawing. There are 6 different width nibs, they are archival, dry quickly and don't bleed or leak. Ink flows evenly and consistently.
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Using a BIC 4-color ballpoint pen is a lot of fun. That is what we used back in my day. You can change colors with just one pen. http://smile.amazon.com/BIC-4-Color-Medium-Assorted-3-Count/dp/B002JFR8Q8/ref=pd_sim_op_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=1TFYBATWH7FC1479W8TK
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I don't think they would be good for coloring. Often you get abad pen that doesn't write ok. While this is ok for writing, I don't think it would be for drawing. Although I feel these are the best fine point felt tips I have ever used.
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You bet and I do. I'm sure Amazon has them as does Office Depot. The key is to buy the "Pentel LR7 Refill." I like the medium point in both blue and black. Great pen and great refills!
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Hello, I ordered a box of a variety of colours and each pen has its own holder. These markers are great for mixed media and last a long time.
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Just checked with Wacom's Web site and found this answer: Below you can find a list of refills from popular brands that are compatible with Bamboo Stylus duo: Mitsubishi SE-7 CROSS 8518 Pilot BRF-8F TOMBO BR-VS LAMY M21
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The 150 set has some colors that are not available in smaller sets or as separate items. As an artist I do a lot of drawing and I like the extra colors. I also use other brands of pencils. If you are happy with the smaller set for less money that is fine. The most important thing is the enjoyment of your work.
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Strictly for sketching outlines. There's not enough ink in these gel pens for coloring. I use mine for outlined only.
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YES! These are the ones you want. Gotta press down on the tip to get the color flowing for the first time. Then shake each time and get the tip primed before your final draft. (:
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Hi David, I recommend Pelikan 4001 Ink, which comes in a variety of colors. I've used their "Royal Blue" in this exact pen and had great results. It dries fast and doesn't blob or clog and I've used it on a variety of paper surfaces and textures. I got mine from Amazon seller " Pen Boutique Ltd."
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I like these better than the Sakura pens. The ink flows a bit more fluidly.
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You can use ink cartridge or bottle ink. You can search 'jinhao Ink Cartridge' at Amazon to buy the ink cartridge fit this pen.
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Prismacolor Premier are top quality. They're soft and blend well. No at all cheap-I know. I'm a professional artist. Buy 12 colors if you want to test them before making the big purchase. You'll like them.
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This is a very open-ended question. The answer depends on what you are trying to accomplish. The pens work great, are smooth, bright and fun to work with. I do a lot of organized doodling (some call it tangling) and for my purposes they work wonderfully. The only negative is they can smear just a bit if you don't give them a second or two to dry. I do wish they came in finer point sizes; but still great. As always, this is only my opinion and the only way to be sure they work for you is try them. There may be smaller groupings at a lower price if that is a concern.
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Winsor & Newton have some of the best watercolors out there for a good price (comparatively to other high quality brands) and they offer different travel sets similar to this Sakura Koi set. They have a student line (Cotman) that is very good but their Artist line is top quality. Most of W&N paints receive very high ratings (both the Cotman and Artist lines) and are a pretty safe bet. Other good artist brands are Schminke, Daniel Smith, Holbien, and Grumbacher just to name a few. But every artist will have a personal preference.