Comments on: Review: Zig Art & Graphic Pens

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By: Lynn Claridge

Lynn Claridge — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:11:36 +0000

Don’t worry about the long reply Billie, I too get a bit carried away

I shall have to investigate all options and many thanks for the tips

Hugs
Lynn x

By: billiescraftroom

billiescraftroom — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:01:03 +0000

Hi Lynn

Oh dear, I’m terrible aren’t I. If it makes you feel any better I have a mile long wish list myself.

Personally I haven’t tried Marvy La Plume pens, but the difference between the nibs on Marvy’s and these A&Gs is that the Marvy’s have a fibrous nib, not sure how flexible it is. These A&Gs have a rubber nib that is really flexible, not quite as much as the brushables, but it is a delightful nib to work with.

I have seen sets of 4 Zig Art & Graphics available on Amazon for under £8, well worth getting a set to try. I’m posting a video tutorial on friday with the Brushables and there is a project at the end that was created with the A&Gs.

I’ll post a picture of the project next monday and a page from my sketch book. The way the A&Gs nibs flex you get an amazing graduation of colour.

Like Marvy’s you can still use a damp brush to water colour with them, and colour onto a rubber stamp too. Unlike Marvy’s you shouldn’t get a fluffy nib after inking rubber stamps, as the nibs are rubber.

Its something you have to get your hands on to see the amazing difference.

Water colour pencils;
I use FaberCastel ones and love them.

Watercolour crayons;

I haven’t used these as much as I thought I would. the wax content makes them a bit of a pen killer if you write over them.

If you can afford it go for Caran Dache Neocolor II. They are worth the £s and are a joy to use. For a good colour pallet and a more affordable option try Lyra’s, available from Joanna Sheen’s website.

Sorry for the essay, I have trouble with short replies eh! OOps this reply is as long as the post [blushes}

Best wishes

Billie

Currently also excited about Friendly Plastic {here we go again}

By: Lynn Claridge

Lynn Claridge — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:44:25 +0000

Will you stop adding to my wish list
Do you think these are better than Marvy Le Plume? Already on my wish list are various colouring media including watercolour pencils, watercolour crayons and ordinary colour pencils although I already own some pencils and watercolour pencils I would like to upgrade the type I have.
I have a good selection of Marvy Le Plume markers and a few Promarkers – although the jury is still out on these. So……do I need these Zig pens?????

How are you getting on with the paint fusion?

Hugs
Lynn X