And if you know me, then you know I don't really play with my art supplies.
When I get something new, I try my hand at a project and expect it to come out right the first time, lol.
How did I like the outcome of these markers.
Well let me first tell you that I am spoiled by using Copics.
These are not Copics, nor do they claim to be.
As you can see (sorry for the blurry photo, but that is as close as I could get with my iPhone) they don't blend as well as my Copics.
But then again, this is my first try with them, and there is probably a learning curve.
I don't like that you can see the colour lines as the colour changes…but then again, remember, this is my first time using them.
I have not tried skin tones yet, so we will see how that goes.
What I do like about them is that there is only 20 colours and I don't need to take all of my 300+ Copics to camp if I want to do some colouring.
They will be good to use in my planner or fauxbonichi journal, as I don't need my coloured images to be perfect in those.
The difference between these and other alcohol markers, is that there is a built in blender pen on each marker bottom.
Once you touch the coloured marker tip to the blender tip, the marker colour lightens.
As you colour the coloured ink re-saturates the marker tip and the colour gets darker, until it goes to its original colour.
There is a more technical way of describing it…if you want to know more, go to the Chameleon site…this is where I got this labelled photo from ;)
Just for the record, I purchased these markers, they were NOT sent to me for a review … ;)
I hope you all had a very creative day :)
I started cleaning my craft room today…now that is a big job.
Tracy
Thought your review was very good, your colouring is always fabulous. I'm sure you will perfect it before long.
ReplyDeleteNice collection of markers with a good review. I think my husband would disown me if I owned 300 markers. Got my scrap space all cleaned up yesterday.
ReplyDeleteFabulous colouring and I love all your photos from your dauther wedding.
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Merethe
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, Tracy, really helpful! Theese markers are quite interesting, especially since I've wondered if I'd like to own Copic Markers.
ReplyDeleteI think they look awesome! Maybe something like this would be good for me. Copics seem overwhelming for me ;)
ReplyDeleteThe colors look amazing!! You did a fabulous job with them!! I haven't taken the plunge with Copics...Distress Markers are more my speed!! These look awesome!! Have a great day :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Hey Tracy! Glad you're trying your hand at the Chameleons. If this was your first time using the markers, you did awesome. Just a tip, when the nibs are brand new, you'll see lines in the coloring. When the nibs get broken in (they are meant to splay out) then the lines will go away:)
ReplyDeleteHi Shelby :)
DeleteI tried to get on your blog, but I can't seem to get on…would love to see what you have been up to :)
Great review. I haven't used mine yet because I am too intimidated, but soon. LOL I don't like how "fat" they are which was a surprise when I got them in the mail. But it might be okay.
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