SU aqua painter

[queen bee]

What is the difference between the SU aqua painter and the ones at Michaels or Ben Franklin? The SU ones cost a lot more. Also, can they be used with the pastles after they are put down on the paper?

[tiny bubbles]

Alright! I've had the SU ones since the beginning of August. I ordered them on the first day. Anyway, I still don't know what to do with them. They have just been sitting here for months. What do I do with them?

[mooshie_stamps]

well, I had a water pen (or whatever they're called) from Michael's for a while b-4 SU! put the aquapainters in the catty. I still wanna try out the aquapainters though. I'm hoping they're a better quality. my water pens seem to leak too much water even when I store them tip up, and don't squeeze at all.

does anyone with SU! aquapainters seem to have leaking problems with theirs? I would hate to spend the $ for them and end up having the same problem.

and to queen bee: just get 'em out and play with them! you can wotercolor with re-inkers, or ink pooled on the lid of your pad from pushing the top onto the pad while it's closed. there's also the PE and future floor finish technique that I'll learning to love! anything that you would use a watercolor brush for (blender pens too I've heard) you can use an aquapainter for, and it's so convienient cuz all you need for clean up is a paper towel. you don't have to worry about dirty water, or spilling. HTH
Michelle

[mommamea]

They actually cost the same you just get the two sizes. I just bought one at the store because I gave my SU small to a three year old. It helped her mom out. So I thought I would buy one from Michaels until I can order another set. I hate the thing it leaks its just not even near the quality that SU's is. I use mine with watercolors, H2o's, PE powder. Etc. I even pick up ink off of the pads when needed. In my large one I have Future Floor Finish & when I get my new set the large one will be for bleach. I hope this helps

[maklady]

I have another one, not an SU! one. Had it before SU!s were available. I've used the SU! and like it much better than the one I have. The SU! one is MUCH easier to fill and doesn't leak like mine does. They are on my wish list. Guess I'll have to wait until I get my tax return to buy them

[marymoilanen]

I found with SU that the tips are a better quality and stay pointy. The Aquaflo (?) seems to spread apart, like a cheap paintbrush. I really like the SU ones.

These are the same as the Pentel Aquash brushes; except they are different sizes (close, but not exactly the same). They are hard to find. I found some off ebay for really cheap (from England).

[jennifernelson]

I love the look of my flowers in the In Full bloom set when I use the ink pad ink and the aquapainter and I will never use the water colorpencils again by themselves. I think It just gives the artwork a more realistic watercolor look.

[Tracy Cox]

Thank you all so much for all of your information on the aqua painters. I have the ones from AC Moore and get so frustrated with the leaks and the point not being great. I was hesitant to get the SU one afraid that those problems could be a general issue with aqua painters. I'm SO excited that it's not! Now I need to go re-evaluate my next order to get them in!