Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolor Set, 21-Colors User Reviews

I was impressed when my daughter sat down to paint with this watercolor set. I am used to the dollar store crayola watercolors, and was in the family way a light wash to grow when she at the start began stroking her brush across the page. Not so!! These insignia and sharp and vivid and strong. A little dab of paint and they really make their mark. Well value the money, and I would buy them again.
- PSSinPHX

These paints actually enthusiasm! Sorry to say if whatever business brushes up hostile to them as dried, a bit of the sparkles does come off, but it is not excessive. The sign are kind and rich as well.
- Kasi Maria Christensen

I bought these idea that I don't know I could mix them with my pre-void palette for numerous illustration projects I do on and off. I cultured owing to trial and error that these paints do not mix well at all with pre-void 'habitual' watercolors.The glitziness tends to come off and kind of muddies up the paints when you use them wet-on-wet or when you are tiresome to mix with other sign.I think if one were to use them as a finisher (like shining ordinary) over by now dried sign, you would be fine and it would lend a enthusiasm to your projects. Even if, as part of a habitual palette, I don't think they work well.
- Christine D. Sumpter "CanesGalactica"

I ordered these insignia after reasonably a bit of online research and am pleased to share that they did not disappoint me as they indoors.The insignia are wonderful and just gorgeous:).They are all extremely richly pigmented and the shimmer is extremely nearly sensuous.The less noteworthy water one uses,the more intense they are and the intensity is luxurious.More water lets them be sheer and shimmery.The variety of insignia and the color families built-in are extremely interesting,This makes them perfect for calligraphy too.The price is extremely reasonable.I do wish,even if,that the shipping didn't deprivation me as much as the box itself:)!
- Shruti "artyzenworld"

Do not be fooled by the image provided. The paint wells are not full to the top... not even half full. I like the paint itself, just feeling a bit ripped off on quantity.
- easelqueen "easelqueen"

I received this set a few days ago and used it before today. It gave great color and enthusiasm. I ordered it because I wanted a little bit of enthusiasm on particular areas of my watercolor landscapes, be fond of rivers, brooks, etc. and I ended up using just this set to paint a very nice landscape. unattractively definitely order it over again.
- Sulen1031

(May 2012) I use a waterbrush pen (fill up is in the soubriquet) and these paints to affect stamped descriptions for my handmade cards--the feature and might of affect is fantastic. Here is a huge shine including the intention of doesn't wipe off or stain. Its not sparkly, but definitely noticable--irridescent actually is the most excellent stretch. I not release urge, I will *categorically* be export this set ended again.(July 2013) Bring up to date: I'm soothe by this set all the calculate and pocket up again to kindness it. I urge by an eyedropper to add a few drops of fill up to all cake a few outline previous to you're equipped to paint--this will categorically yield a stronger shade and won't be sheer. You can also layer colors on top of all additional, but I recommend let one shade dry previous to adding the following. Bags of fun!
- BostonJen "jensch"

tenderness the viberant sign.....I only tenderness it I will be purchasing a further one quickly as I am through with this one well worth it.
- marychue

VERY pretty pearlescent water insignia.Just scan the additional reviews. They speak truth. :)I was scared the insignia would be too light, but they're perfect. Just adjust how much water you use if you need to.I love how they shimmer.
- Emmy

These watercolors beyond doubt leave a great sheen/enthusiasm to your print piantings. I like to use them just as highlights. They dry nicely, with a lot of shine to them. Exact, just what I was in tension for! A little will go a long way. Primarily if you use like me, just for highlighting fastidious parts of the paintings. I have not done a whole painting using only these sign, I think that would be TOO much.These little color bricks/blocks/whatever you call them, are thin, there is doubtless not as much in each well as you might suppose. But like I said, a little goes a long way! Primarily after it dries, you will see that what you planning was NOT near ample paint, will indeed dry to a spectacular shimmery shine that you sought after.One thing to note is that even if there was a slot for it at the front of the case when you open it, there is NOT a brush that comes with this set. You'll have to use your own brush. I make sure to use a small thin tipped one, and only wet the brick a little bit. Clean the brush between each color! These sign are just too darn sweet to get them all messed and mixed up with other sign. Take care of them, and this great set of sign will last you for quite a long time. I gave it 5 stars-- the price was just amazing.
- Molly Block "Shopping online since 1997."

Yasutomo Pearlescent Watercolor Set, 21-Colors

The finest feature watercolors used by Japan's print and Sumi-e painters. 21 colorfast colors in a reusable plastic container. They will add dimension and sparkle to all your paper crafts. Can be used alone or including other watercolors. Great for painting, stamping, greeting cards, and much more. Non-toxic: Conforms to ASTM D4236. Imported.

Yasutomo Gel Xtreme Metallic Pens, Package of 7 Buyer Reviews

I can't even tell you how many pens I've gone through trying to find a pen that not only writes well, but shows up on black paper. My mother (for some unknown reason) bought several packages of black notebook paper, and notebooks -- by several, assume I'm completely understating the obvious - I have half a shelf full of unused black paper!! After which, she discovered she couldn't find a single set of gel pens that worked, and the paper just sat in her basement for the last several years. While cleaning out her basement, she ended up giving the whole lot of them to me and my daughter (who is a pre-teenager and thinks black paper is the "coolest thing ever" at the moment..) But ... turns out, I went through at least twenty different brands of store-bought gel pens with no luck on ones that wrote well, and actually showed up on the paper enough to be readable. After searching online through reviews and blogs, I finally decided I was going to have to try sending away for these.. and was THRILLED to find that they work. Not only are they clearly readable on the black paper, but they roll easily, don't clog or skip, and are easy to write with. We will definitely be buying more of these!
- Erica Webel

These gel pens are a great addition to any art work you do. I have ordered them numerous times and will continue to do so.
- Betty A. Wilder

I had read a review that these were the best metallic pens and they absolutely are. Great for writing on black paper too!
- clsmattx

it takes a while to dry, I've ruined a good number of sketches before I finally got the hang of it. Also, once dry, the colors aren't as bright - all the shimmer rises to the surface. However, if you gently rub an eraser over the dry ink, it takes off some of the shimmer. Overall, I do really like these, they just take a while to get used to.
- Rumplestiltskein

Really like these pens - smooth flow and easy to write. Love the pens overall - especially the grey (silver) writes really well on darker coloured papers. The purple writes a bit fainter on white paper - than what the pen colour looks like from the outisde but I haven't yet tried it on black or a darker paper. Overall writes well - broad ink flow makes it great to write captions on photos / cards and scrapbooks. Personally I prefer a finer tip point for paragraph journalling with a lot of text. So I use these for captions and another set of fine tip pens for the loads of text underneath :-)
- Gouri Vidwans

These gel pens really work well, particularly on dark paper which is the reason we got them. Someone got my son some very dark stationary & his regular arsenal of pens wasn't working when he wanted to write thank you notes or letters to his friends. I picked this gel pen pack because I thought the metallic pens & the blues wouldn't be too girly for him & they aren't- he really likes them, particularly the silver & copper colors (& of course the blues). They write smoothly & show up well. I'd definitely recommend them if you have dark paper you need to write on.
- CTMom "lt22222"

I make and sell ACEO's over on Etsy under the shop name Davs, so you can see samples of these gel pens at work if you like. But I love them. They are smooth, go over any surface and last long!
- Davs

This set of gel pens is just what I was looking for. The colors all show up vividly on black paper as well as other colored paper. They are much better than the gel pens available at my local office supply stores. I also purchased the Yasutomo & Co. Gel Xtreme Pens set of pastel colors and am not disapointed. Both sets are perfect. I would not hesitate to purchase either set again.
- J. Barnes "ruby dowitcher"

I like this set of pens because the ink flows very smoothly. Unfortunately, I happened to get a silver pen that sometimes chokes. All in all, the tips are .7mm and they are quite thick.If you're looking for a shimmery type of glittery gel pen, this is not it (i recommend sakura gelly roll pens instead). This set is rather metallic in color.Good for decorating cards or signing yearbooks. Ink doesn't dry instantly, however, so it might smudge.
- cloudsrealm

These are also some of the best quality gel pens around...always smooth writing and drawing with a lot of options for all kinds of paper crafts. I love these as well as the Sakura Gelly Roll brand. Enjoy!!
- Billy Fish "Gadget Fanatic"

pens feature high quality, water based, acid free and non-toxic pigment gel inkThese pens feature high quality, water based, acid free ..