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Post by streetscrapper on Sept 17, 2014 1:48:45 GMT
I've been watching a lot of videos on water colouring and actually gave it a try using my distress markers recently! It was so much easier than I had ever expected and now I'm hooked! After watching Jennifer McGuire use the Peerless watercolours I purchased a set but haven't yet used them. I've also watched her use the Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi set and think I want those too! Is there enough of a difference between them to warrant having them both, or is what I already have enough?
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Post by Dictionary on Sept 17, 2014 21:26:01 GMT
I find different mediums give you different feels to them. I have watercolor crayons, distress inks and actual watercolors. I like using them for different projects.
I think in your case those two mediums are very similar. Unless you are getting different colors I personally wouldn't have a need for both. Since you are just starting out you really should use your peerless and then see how you like it. If you really get into coloring then perhaps try the other set.
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Post by kellynn on Sept 18, 2014 1:06:04 GMT
There are a lot of mediums for mixed media and water colors. I'm still learning and playing with different ones. I have the peerless bonus pack and love using them. I think that some water colors are more vibrant than others though and that you have to decide which you prefer. If I were you, I would first play with the peerless and see what you think and if they meet your needs. Mixed media is not the cheapest thing to get started with, but it sure is fun! Be sure to use a decent brush with your watercolors...that is definitely one area that I have noticed a difference.
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Post by camcas on Sept 18, 2014 3:47:22 GMT
I have the kuretake set and love it?
The peerless look a bit messy to me
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Post by streetscrapper on Sept 19, 2014 10:34:54 GMT
Thanks for the advice! I picked up some good brushes last weekend and am hoping to use my Peerless watercolours this weekend. But I also ordered the Kuretake set the other day  They were actually my first choice but because they have been on back order for so long, I bought the Peerless. When I saw them in stock, I immediately added them to my cart and checked out! That must have been the "compulsive shopper" in me... I'm not sure that they are different enough but I'll be able to let you know first hand when they arrive! |
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Post by streetscrapper on Oct 12, 2014 15:59:01 GMT
So since I have finally had an opportunity to use both the Zig Kuretake and Peerless watercolours, I thought I'd share my thoughts on them.
I tried the Kuretake set first and my oh my, how beautiful they are! Everything about them is great. The packing they come in is flawless. Each colour is in a separate "pot" and all 36 colours are tightly stored in a letter sized box. There is a spot on the lid of the box for you to place a small amount of the colour making it easy to see just what you'll get when mixed with water. The colour itself is buttery and you don't need a lot to get a beautiful result. I am very new to watercolouring but the 2 cards I made were stunning.
The Peerless are beautiful as well, but in order to get them organized in a way that I can easily see the colour took some time. I used Jennifer McGuire's system of putting the paper in 2" pocket pages, labelling each and then finally placing a colour sample. Took longer than the 10 minutes it took me to organize the Kuretake set. Nonetheless, it was worth the effort because now I can easily see what each colour looks like when mixed with water. The concept of the colour on the paper is totally new to me so I found it a little weird, but the results are beautiful as well. Not the same "buttery" feel, but the colours are gorgeous.
That being said, I MUCH prefer my Kuretake set, however I will use both. The Peerless watercolours have a really cool "outline" effect where the paint appears darker around the edges and I do really like that look. They are a little "messier" (for me anyway) but still a wonderful set to own. If $$ are an issue, then you absolutely cannot go wrong with the Peerless set, however if you're willing to spend the extra money, get the Kuretake. They are quite simply ... magnificent!
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paperanthology
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Post by paperanthology on Oct 13, 2014 15:50:35 GMT
I've got the Peerless sets on order, can't wait to play with them. Jen Mcguire has another system for storing the peerless sheets...you can see it on this video: I think I will do this instead of the 2x2 pockets. |
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Post by streetscrapper on Oct 13, 2014 16:42:06 GMT
I've got the Peerless sets on order, can't wait to play with them. Jen Mcguire has another system for storing the peerless sheets...you can see it on this video: I think I will do this instead of the 2x2 pockets. I wanted to use that system for storing my Peerless set too, but I could't find a little photo album like the one that Jennifer McGuire uses - and unfortunately Amazon doesn't ship to Canada - so I went with the other system she started out with. The only thing that I prefer about this system is that its easier to quickly see the colours, but I really would have preferred to go with the other system. |
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Post by paperanthology on Oct 13, 2014 17:47:26 GMT
I'm going to make my own book using small, ring bound page protectors and a chipboard album. We R Memory Keepers has 5.5 x 8.5 ones that should work well.
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They were actually my first choice but because they have been on back order for so long, I bought the Peerless. When I saw them in stock, I immediately added them to my cart and checked out! That must have been the "compulsive shopper" in me... I'm not sure that they are different enough but I'll be able to let you know first hand when they arrive!