Prisma pencils vs. Prisma watercolor pencils

[Debi_D]

Can anyone tell me exactly what the difference is between the regular prisma colored pencils and the prisma watercolor pencils? And which seem to work better?

I'm thinking I don't really need both, right? I like the ability to blend that I get from watercolor pencils but if I understand correctly, the same effect can be had with gamsol.

I'd just like a little guidance and advice before I spend the money. Thanks!

[shirolives]

Mmmm. If I am not mistaken, the watercolor ones have no wax in them and the Premier, etc., do. The wax ones work with gamsol. The different Prisma pencils have different wax contents. I asked on here a while back what pencil everyone used with gamsol, and the replies were overwhelminly the Premier ones.

Here's a link to that thread:

Forums at Splitcoaststampers

Take care and happy coloring!

[shirolives]

Mmmm. If I am not mistaken, the watercolor ones have no wax in them and the Premier, etc., do. The wax ones work with gamsol. The different Prisma pencils have different wax contents. I asked on here a while back what pencil everyone used with gamsol, and the replies were overwhelminly the Premier ones.

Here's a link to that thread:

Forums at Splitcoaststampers

Take care and happy coloring!

[chickers089]

Yes, premier have wax in them. The gamsol "dissolves" the wax making it blendable. The watercolor ones blend with water and you get a "lighter" color to them. The premiers with gamsol have a richer color. I think!:rolleyes:

[Debra Hogg]

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickers089

Yes, premier have wax in them. The gamsol "dissolves" the wax making it blendable. The watercolor ones blend with water and you get a "lighter" color to them. The premiers with gamsol have a richer color. I think!:rolleyes:

I love your tutorial on this and have to try it thanks