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I couldn't believe the name wasn't already taken. Then I went to aol and actually nabbed it there too. Anyone who doesn't know about Prismacolor pencils won't get it, but I thought it was cute. Were you able to find for me what pencil sharpener you found that you said worked really well????
Pencil sharpeners. You might as well go ahead and register a domain name too!
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Originally Posted by Josie Hancock
I have been reading the comments on the prisma pencils and minerial spirits. As a newbie this is what I started with. I do agree that some papers bleed the ink when you apply the spirits. I have been using the white staples card stock and have not had a problem with that. I was very interested in the topic concerning shading for skin and ethnic coloring. Is there a tutorial addressing this. I would love to know about it. Also I have never even heard of Copics. Can someone tell me what they are. Thanks, Josie H. On.
Copics are alcohol based ink markers. Here's their site.
The layers I use for Caucasian coloring and pigs are Cream, Light Peach and Pink Rose. In that order. Sometimes a little Tuscan Red (applied lightly!) for shading. Here's a tutorial I did with a pig. A few other tips in there too.
I have to say I just love this thread! Also, I am loving that book from Arlene Steinberg.....so many great tips on how to create works of art from color pencils!
Has anyone seen the Michael's sale paper from yesterday? Primsa open stock pencils are 8 for $10. Not the greatest price but if you need to pick a few up quick it's a chance.
Has anyone seen the Michael's sale paper from yesterday? Primsa open stock pencils are 8 for $10. Not the greatest price but if you need to pick a few up quick it's a chance.
Have a great day!
Did not see that . Thanks!
I got a set last week at Ben Franklin here. Set of 60 on sale for $49 AND they had a 25% off everything! Around $37! Hard to pass that up.
I just ordered a set of 60 primsacolor premier pencils for $47 with free shipping. I hope it was a good deal.
That is a good deal. They must be discontinuing the 60 set. I got mine for the same price plus the store was having a 25% off sale. Have fun with them!
I picked up 8 yesterday from Michael's with that 8 for $10 sale. They just do not have as good a selection as Art Mart but, Art Mart does not have sales very often on Pencils. I may have to go and check out Dick Blick's online store.....I vaguely remember someone on this thread mentioning they have great prices.
I picked up 8 yesterday from Michael's with that 8 for $10 sale. They just do not have as good a selection as Art Mart but, Art Mart does not have sales very often on Pencils. I may have to go and check out Dick Blick's online store.....I vaguely remember someone on this thread mentioning they have great prices.
Hi Cindy,
I recently purchased some single prismacolor colored pencils from DickBlick.com and they were 92 cents each. At the time they were having a shipping special. I also purchased some tortillons (blending stumps) at an incredible price. I got 36 of 3 different sizes (12 each of Large, med, small) for 2.99. Considering I was paying $1.79 for 6 small tortillons at JoAnn Fabrics, its a steal at DickBlick.
Thanks Andrea! I really appreciate that information. Now maybe I can get the rest of my collection.....except the grays, which I next to none of right now. But, I understand that they are very useful for layering.
Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by Andrea6760
Hi Cindy,
I recently purchased some single prismacolor colored pencils from DickBlick.com and they were 92 cents each. At the time they were having a shipping special. I also purchased some tortillons (blending stumps) at an incredible price. I got 36 of 3 different sizes (12 each of Large, med, small) for 2.99. Considering I was paying $1.79 for 6 small tortillons at JoAnn Fabrics, its a steal at DickBlick.
I just went on to DickBlick site and they won't ship out of the US. Has anyone else had this problem. I wanted to order some Prisma products because they are having a great sale just now. This was my fist time on the site. Josie H,
I have a question about the gray colors. I went on the Dick Blick site and noticed that the grays come in Cool, French and Warm tones. Can anyone tell me how best to use the grays? I presume layering under or over other colors, yes?
I have a question about the gray colors. I went on the Dick Blick site and noticed that the grays come in Cool, French and Warm tones. Can anyone tell me how best to use the grays? I presume layering under or over other colors, yes?
Yes. Layering under and over works good. The cools lean towards the blue end of the spectrum and the warms the red end. The French... I'm not sure but I would say more warm and they seem to have brownish earth tones in them.
Cool colors fade into the background and warm colors come forward. So you can use that rule of thumb in what you want to emphasize or under emphasize in your drawing.
French Greys are nice for doing grisaille work in my opinion. The drawing is first done with French Grays (any one color really) with all the values put in place. Then local colors (the colors you actually see) are added on top of the grisaille.
I think French Greys can knock down the value of a color without changing it too much too.
I just went on to DickBlick site and they won't ship out of the US. Has anyone else had this problem. I wanted to order some Prisma products because they are having a great sale just now. This was my fist time on the site. Josie H,
Hi Josie,
Im sorry I was not aware that DickBlick does not ship outside of the USA. Perhaps someone following this thread may know of a Canadian site with reasonable prices for Prismacolors.
I have just discovered this thread... I have learned some wonderful things.. thanks Tim for the info on the grays, so very helpful!
I have been teaching myself how to use the prisma pencils, I love all the different feels you get from them... soft and elegant or vibrant and fun!
Here is a card I made for last weeks teapot tuesday challenge...
everything colored with prismas and gamsol! MMTPT76 Where's the culprit by jaydekay at Splitcoaststampers
Have a great day!
Judy
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A page or two back, someone was asking about where to get a good price on Prismacolor pencils. I got some from Jerry's Artarama before Christmas for a great price - like $116 for the set of 132 pencils. I got my pencils very quickly, too. They're having a sale right now for up to 50% off on some sets. Here's a link.
Ditto to the Deco Pink pencil. I am sure that if I were to keep reading, I would find it. But, I do not want to forget to ask. Does anyone know where I can find this one? Is it in a particular set? Thanks ahead of time!
I know this is an old post but I saw deco pink on ebay here is the link but its for a set, its 19.95 it might not be worth it to you. That is if your still interested. It has 12 deco pink and 12 colorless so it may not be what you need. Hopefully they just have it in the singles some where. http://cgi.ebay.com/PRISMACOLOR-Prem...item335953d802
.......I have been teaching myself how to use the prisma pencils, I love all the different feels you get from them... soft and elegant or vibrant and fun!
Here is a card I made for last weeks teapot tuesday challenge...
everything colored with prismas and gamsol! MMTPT76 Where's the culprit by jaydekay at Splitcoaststampers
Have a great day!
Judy
Judy, wonderful job on the card. Excellent coloring!
Tim, thanks {again} for the expert advice on how to use the various grays. You probably saved me a couple of years worth of trying on my own!!!
All the best to everyone!
-Darlene
A page or two back, someone was asking about where to get a good price on Prismacolor pencils. I got some from Jerry's Artarama before Christmas for a great price - like $116 for the set of 132 pencils. I got my pencils very quickly, too. They're having a sale right now for up to 50% off on some sets. Here's a link.
Here's another online site with great art supplies: Utrecht Art - if you sign up or order things you get some pretty good coupons. They sell sets of Prismas and individuals too. I've bought things there for work and home in the past. Only trouble I had was with some engineering scales being on back order forever and sales rep not being very helpful with details.
But other items have been no problem.
They state in their shipping policies: "We can only ship items to Canada that are labeled with the "NAFTA" designation."
Not sure about that with regard to Prismas - Maybe their customer service reps could answer that one.
HTH
Darlene
Thanks for letting me know. I have decided that it is just not that important anymore.....loads of other ways to create what I need.
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I know this is an old post but I saw deco pink on ebay here is the link but its for a set, its 19.95 it might not be worth it to you. That is if your still interested. It has 12 deco pink and 12 colorless so it may not be what you need. Hopefully they just have it in the singles some where. http://cgi.ebay.com/PRISMACOLOR-Prem...item335953d802
Thank you so much for the great explination on the Greys! This will come in so handy and will be such a time saver!!
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Originally Posted by MrHambo
Yes. Layering under and over works good. The cools lean towards the blue end of the spectrum and the warms the red end. The French... I'm not sure but I would say more warm and they seem to have brownish earth tones in them.
Cool colors fade into the background and warm colors come forward. So you can use that rule of thumb in what you want to emphasize or under emphasize in your drawing.
French Greys are nice for doing grisaille work in my opinion. The drawing is first done with French Grays (any one color really) with all the values put in place. Then local colors (the colors you actually see) are added on top of the grisaille.
I think French Greys can knock down the value of a color without changing it too much too.
Hi girls! So...I am really glad I found this thread! I just ordered my first set of prismacolor pencils from Joann's. My dd gave me a gc for there for my Birthday; and wanted to try the OMS..and all my coloring is usually done with SU! markers or watercolor pencils. I ordered the Prismacolor 24 pencil set..and have no idea what colors are in there! lol.. I havent had time to read all postings on this thread..but am so happy I found it..will probably be back for help..lol.
Hi, I live in South Africa and I just bougth the 120 set pencils at Dickblick. They definitely ship outside of the US you just have to submit your order and then they will email you with the different shipping charges.
Hi girls! So...I am really glad I found this thread! I just ordered my first set of prismacolor pencils from Joann's.
Hi Sue and welcome!!
I haven't posted any cards/drawings here in awhile. I've got a few new ones up and I just put this one up.... Wee Henry� Cupcake Boy. And Space Boy too.
There was so much stuff I put in this drawing that I had a hard time coloring all of it. Just deciding what color everything is supposed to be is hard for me. It was definitely a learning experience.
I just ordered the 132 set from Dick Blick. He is running a special for an additional 20% off and free shipping if you spent over $99. The 132 set came to $86 with the discount and I added in some stumps to bring me up to the $99 for the free shipping.
If you're looking for a set, this is a great deal! I cannot wait to get these
I saw a 12 pencil set of Prismas and 12 pencil set of Lightfast Prismas in Michael's clearance today for $9.99. In the regular set there were only a few that I even like so I didn't get it. Wonder if they are changing packaging again?
I have been on the Dick Blik site 3 times now and I can't get them to accept my order from Canada. I read earlier that a member got items shipped to her and she lived outside the US. Maybe she could let me know how she managed to do this as I am stumped. I even e-mailed them and not one reply. I want to order before this sale is over. Thanks. Josie H. On.
I saw a 12 pencil set of Prismas and 12 pencil set of Lightfast Prismas in Michael's clearance today for $9.99. In the regular set there were only a few that I even like so I didn't get it. Wonder if they are changing packaging again?
I have to laugh because the basic 12 is all I have. My niece came over yesterday with her 24 set and it was like a party for me. I can't even imagine what the 132 is going to be like. Holy Moly!
I have been on the Dick Blik site 3 times now and I can't get them to accept my order from Canada. I read earlier that a member got items shipped to her and she lived outside the US. Maybe she could let me know how she managed to do this as I am stumped. I even e-mailed them and not one reply. I want to order before this sale is over. Thanks. Josie H. On.
I have no idea what the shipping out of the country policy is. Is there someone who can handle it from this side and then ship to you? I've done that for some of my "up north" friends before.
I have to laugh because the basic 12 is all I have. My niece came over yesterday with her 24 set and it was like a party for me. I can't even imagine what the 132 is going to be like. Holy Moly!
Is the basic 12 colors always been the same? I never bought a set until a couple of weeks ago and that was a 60 set for a crazy low price. I always got my colors individually and built up over time. Is 132 all of them?
Is the basic 12 colors always been the same? I never bought a set until a couple of weeks ago and that was a 60 set for a crazy low price. I always got my colors individually and built up over time. Is 132 all of them?
I think so - I'm kind of new to all of this. And I would think the 12 is pretty standard. It seems like it would be - white, yellow, black, red, pink, orange, a few blues and greens and browns.
I didn't even know that they occasionally changed packaging though that makes sense.
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