Hi Lindsay, thank you for the review. Owin/Aowen is the company that makes the Pretty excellence/Mei Liang watercolor (based on the info available on Chinese websites). I’ve always wanted to try the pretty excellence set but decided not to buy it as I really want to be able to reuse the tin and half-pans. I like the size of the owin set. I plan to use the tin as a bigger mixing tray 😆
@lanahughes52542 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I have the Pretty Excellent set that I bought because of your recommendation. I am happy with the paint and don't really care that they are in a molded tray. I appreciate you taking the time to compare sets and give us your take on the pros and cons and differences. You're great!
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lynncooper17812 жыл бұрын
Excellent review,the goldfish, the cat, and the roses are so awesome Lindsay,loved it. "Goldfish so pretty,cat looking so sneaky,actually they are great friends."-Lynn ❤
@FaerieDust2 жыл бұрын
I can confirm that the Pretty Excellent paints are a proper half pan - I transferred the little blocks to Jackson's half pans to give away (I wanted to keep the tin 😅), and many of the paint blocks were actually a hair too *big* to fit in the pans. I have no need for more paints, but I really like the size of these Owin pans - they look kind of like "three quarter pans", so to speak, maybe a bit smaller (two thirds? Idek 😂). I might well end up buying the set just for the tin and pans and give the actual paints away again, next time I'm in a crazy watercolor phase 😅
@MsMagnolia32 жыл бұрын
I just clicked your link. It now says all the pallets are only 24. I'll go back to check later. Thanks for the review, I know how much you enjoy and recommend Pretty Excellent so I am excited for these. I could never bring myself to buy Pretty Excellent because of the plastic insert.
@amyx2312 жыл бұрын
36 set has been sold out since a day after Lindsay initially mentioned them.
@sharonavalos91652 жыл бұрын
The 36 are back now, same price. :)
@ginabadeaux93192 жыл бұрын
i ordered the pink one the same pink as my paul rubens i love paul rubens paints .thank you i used the last of my christmas gift card ,so almost free ,i love all your videos ,your voice always cheers me up
@jonathansouthwell82372 жыл бұрын
I would love to see the goldfish tutorial/video. He is totally adorable! I ended up buying this palette when you showed it during Sat. Chat....I got the blue one though!
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Ill post it soon!
@capbin1462 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter and the other one. Anything you film is worth watching, unless it affects your rating. Just bought a critique club year. Thanks for being here! If you weren’t online I would not get the encouragement to do it.
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
@@capbin146 thanks!
@capbin1462 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter Your welcome. It’s strange the hours a lot of us must spend in your company and being outside 🇺🇸. The wonder of this age. 👏
@leannemitchem88652 жыл бұрын
Great review! I absolutely love the expression on that fishes face. Beautiful paintings! Thank you for sharing.
@lizziedae912 жыл бұрын
Glad to see this video was helpful to so many people in the comments. Its been helpful for keeping me awake during work lol
@BethHemry2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou Lyndsey, I always find your monologs to be insightful and informative. Your upbeat style helps brighten my day!
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@sondrabrown4422 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips on how to bend the palette so it will stay closed. Other than that I love the paints. I agree they are the same as the pretty excellent set which I’ve used a lot and really enjoy. I’ve gifted the pretty excellent to friends because I have enjoyed using them so much. I like that this set is upgraded with the individual pans though, it feels a little nicer. Thanks so much for the great review, you are always spot on!
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Aww, thanks!
@MPessoa2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the excellent review. I just received my set and I loved it!
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Great!
@starshinesoldier2 жыл бұрын
I would love to watch the goldfish video! I really like this format of your review. It’s interesting to hear your first impressions and then gradually what you think after you have become familiar with them!
@lunalunita56112 жыл бұрын
I very happy with the Pretty Excellent paints. I think it is a great value. Looking forward to seeing the artwork comparisons.
@maylynncupp66532 жыл бұрын
Great video Lindsey I'm in love with your goldfish painting tyfs your thoughts on these watercolor paints.
@sccstudent92652 жыл бұрын
Very informative review. Thank you for sharing it with us. I just received the pretty excellent (from your recommendation) at Christmas and I am happy with it so I am not planning on getting the Owin especially since it is the same paints. Your paintings are beautiful. I see below you are going to post the goldfish video. I am looking forward to watching it!!
@heidicook23952 жыл бұрын
Hi Lindsay, I appreciate all the extra bits you put in this review (i.e. unboxing, hints on how to fix a few issues you had, etc). They are pretty, but I have enough paints for now. I know I'm probably an odd duck but I don't like the Paul Reubens set I have. I actually prefer the Cotmans set of 12. Again, I'm probably an odd duck but I prefer the smaller sets. The others have too many colors and it's easy to mix them up when using them. My favorite Watercolor sets to date are the Cotman and the Viviva sets. I'm thinking of getting a dot card for some professional paints and see which ones I like best and just buy the tube when I run out of what I currently own. Thanks again for another informative and fun Watercolor review!
@danielleb.70552 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video! I'm always interested in new products especially watercolors. I have the professional line of the Paul rubans and I hate to use them as practice( which is basically all I do at the watercolorist level Im at) but it's all I have. I wanted to get the pretty excellent but really didn't like the plastic insert and here is the solution. So I'm definitely getting a set of these. If my tin is a bit warped Ill probably just put a big rubber band around it if I can't straighten it out. Thanks for taking the time for all of your reviews it's greatly appreciated. Have a great day!
@journeytravelers54202 жыл бұрын
Bless you Lyndsey , that's a wonderful review just in time for Valentine day gifts for young artists an travel bags on the go for them :)
@drbennettdc2 жыл бұрын
Your goldfish painting is adorable. It has a storybook look to it. I would love to see a video on him. :)
@iwonanl2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for review. Please share the video of the gold fish, looks super cute.
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@sambabird72 жыл бұрын
Love the paintings, especially the colors in the cat and background!
@ms.marvelous70192 жыл бұрын
Always very thorough and informative comparison videos . Thank you 🙏🏽 🎨
@JA-ed1tj2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. I would have preferred no fancy box and a better quality tin. I already have the Pretty Excellent paints.
@marytesta30032 жыл бұрын
Hi Lindsay Thank you for another great review and comparison. Your paintings are beautiful. I really enjoy the variety of paintings you do. Stay cozy!
@skylarmccready2 жыл бұрын
Love your reviews! Soooo thorough and you answer the questions we would ask if we had it. Keep up the great vids!!
@1radruth2 жыл бұрын
Yes post the fish drawing/painting🙂👍🏻
@dragon17j2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. And love the cat and goldfish paintings 🥰😍 would love step by step video on the both of them.
@mdcs55422 жыл бұрын
I love the PE paint. Purchased on your recommendation. The molded pan does not bother me but, I have push them out and placed them in a standard half pan and it works. It does not come out. I did it with empty half pans sold in a tin palette. The empty PE tin can then be used for other things like sketching pencils, erasers. You then have two tin that can travel as well in less space. I don't know why O.win didn't do this to begin with. You're such fun to watch and learn from. I really appreciate you.
@georgesgentry58352 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your review. The yellow tin is cute and seems the most popular. Thanks Lindsay 😊
@flychk12292 жыл бұрын
Love the review and love your paintings! and...I love the Pretty Excellent paint. I bought it from your review and they are just FUN paints! so pretty!
@smitachengappa2 жыл бұрын
I'd really like to see the fish tutorial please!
@ZarpeParadise2 жыл бұрын
So many great tips! LOVE your refill method for the water pen!! I must try the nifty refill bottle idea. And the water pen COMES WITH THIS SET! Sold me right there. Loads of niceties with this SET. I purchased the Phoenix watercolors awhile back from your review and totally believe you,,, there are only a few keys manufacturers and many major brand clients! You show us the "what it is" and this helps so much to be a FRUGAL shopper (I have to pay extra shipping and taxes/customs for international). Said all that to say this.... THANK YOU!!
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Im happy to help!
@Linda-qq5mg2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. Your postcards are lovely!
@mearis81332 жыл бұрын
Another great review! I couldn't find the 36 pan set. I'd like to see the fish tutorial.
@ColorfullyOptimistic2 жыл бұрын
Oh the color of that case is just a reason I’d buy it alone ahaha. Can’t wait for your review.
@urbangypsy692 жыл бұрын
I bought 100 half pans for $7 on Amazon recently and found my old set of Pretty Excellent paints and removed the paints and put them into half pans…overflowing the half pans. The Paul Rubens student tubes paints I had were exactly the same and I removed the plastic holder and put the pans in with small magnets (that I buy in sheets and cut/attached to each). I filled it full! Lol! Scrap the plastic in Pretty Excellent and use inexpensive pans!
@nanschifris87342 жыл бұрын
Another great review! Thank you so much for the thorough information and honest opinion!
@lorihill53722 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the very informative review Lindsay. It’s very helpful to hear the honest opinion of someone so well respected in the watercolour world. I would love to see the goldfish video/tutorial.
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@kellyking56792 жыл бұрын
Omg I'm soo excited to see this. I was thinking about asking you if u could try to make a review video about these. I decided to just go ahead and buy them without the review because they were so cheap. Thank you so much for all the help u provide..
@marymccaslin16902 жыл бұрын
Oops, one more thing…I’m loving the position of your goldfish and would reallllly like to see that video!
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@created2bless3222 жыл бұрын
You’re amazing Lindsay! Thank you 😊
@dawnkieffer68652 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review, Lindsay. I was going to get these because, like you, I liked the yellow tin. After reading amazon reviews I decided to put it on hold. I am very satisfied with my Pretty Excellent paints, and since the yellow tin seems to be a bit less quality, I have decided to pass on these. I don't need the half pans and the size of the tin is a little large for my workspace. On another note, I would like to see the videos of the roses and goldfish. 👍😃
@davidheidary71242 жыл бұрын
Great reviews, thanks 👍🌺🌺🌺
@nadeaner.cowley5132 жыл бұрын
Okay first i love that fish painting! Please do a tutorial for the fish...I love the kitty piece too! But the fish is my fav!! Great video, thanks for sharing and much ❤
@carried91302 жыл бұрын
Hi Lindsay! So I was not able to order these in the UK, which did bum me out. I like the larger palette space and the yellow color. BUT I was able to order the Pretty Excellent set for £16 on sale! I had hesitated at first because I'm not nuts about the one-piece pan, but at that price...I can work with that or replace it with halfpans. I have a mix of W&N student tubes and half-pans but don't have some of the colors I want, and mixing is still a work in progress for me lol. It's either fabulous or mud. Also your recommendation as a favorite budget brand stuck with me too. The colors seem so bright and fresh. It also will be helpful for following along to your classes or tutorials where you used the same paints. So while I couldn't get this one, I was able to get another from the same co that you enjoy and recommend, and I appreciate your review! Thanks!
@kellyking56792 жыл бұрын
Mine warped as well. I'll probably just keep a rubber band around it and it will be fine. It was definitely worth the price.. thank you again for the review. I don't usually buy a new palette without getting your opinion
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
I closed the box and pressed down on tbe lid and now it seems fine.
@starr-starr2 жыл бұрын
I never got the Pretty Excellent set, but bought these when you first mentioned them. The paints are great, I have the same issues with the palette, but I stick some foam under the lid so it doesn’t bounce around. I wonder if the OWIN company had a bad run of those palettes and decided to dump them at a low price on Amazon. I don’t really care, they are just for fun!
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
It might be because the 36 set ic $62 on Aliexpress! The 24 set if $45!)
@starr-starr2 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter WOW! We got a good deal!
@kellywilson21472 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter I can't find the 36 set on Amazon even after searching. I really need that huge tin!
@kamalitarajagopalan26712 жыл бұрын
@@kellywilson2147 the size of that palette looks the same as Paul Rubens student grade watercolors. Lindsay did a review of it. It’s a big dark blue palette. I have two and it’s so convenient just for holding many full pans:)
@evamcrimmon36472 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your thoughts on the paints. Would love to see how you did the fish. He is cute.
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
I'll post it!
@debbien.33152 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! I am one of those people who never ordered pretty excellent because I dislike the plastic insert. Also thank you for showing how to put the pans in the pallet. I try to explain that to people sometimes, now I just can just send them to this video.
@kamalitarajagopalan26712 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty easy to pry the pans out of that insert if you still want the pretty excellent set. I think the quality of the tin is much better than this one.
@windywednesday4166 Жыл бұрын
MeiLiang 36... I just checked online, and the new sets do come in pans! Currently just under $18.
@windywednesday4166 Жыл бұрын
...well, it shows them in pans. I'll follow up when it gets here.
@Mountainman19712 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review, much appreciated. I would Love to see a tutorial on the fish, its adorable and i have 5 of them, so Please Do! ❤
@gwensimmons_gigi16292 жыл бұрын
Great review Lindsay! Thank you!
@mariagabrielamartins69252 жыл бұрын
I bought the pretty excellent after your review and ended up taking them out the plastic and putting them on empty half pans with magnets. they are perfect!!
@beckyquick40252 жыл бұрын
love the drawings/paintings
@crystalfranklin25832 жыл бұрын
I think I might actually like these more than the Pretty Excellent ones, but I do agree that the palette is a bit big and a little too flexible...cheap, thin metal, I'm guessing. Thank you, Lindsay for telling us things that might never occur to some of us. Your reviews are always helpful and useful and very much appreciated. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@dalehargreaves9662 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lindsay 🌸🌿
@melissaaldosari80242 жыл бұрын
So fun! I love these paints!
@alicecilepin93702 жыл бұрын
Thanks, enjoyed it. It was very informative. 👍Lovely paintings! It’s lucky the cat is facing the other way or he may have had that cute little fish. 😬
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
😆
@rhondita952 жыл бұрын
I’m with you - I want a yellow tin! I’d love to see the cat filmed and the salt used. I used your link to buy it. I might try to put my pretty good paints in half pans and put the 12 that won’t be in my 12 yellow tin in my tin and send the remaining 24 to a friend who’s son is just starting to experiment with watercolor.
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@ma1539ry2 жыл бұрын
Please post the fish video and the rose would be lovely as well. Just ordered the pink palette, I’ll let you know if it’s any sturdier than the yellow. Thanks for all you do.
@lalaismyalterego74442 жыл бұрын
I will have to say that I lovingly blame you for my budget watercolor collection. I now own 1 palette of Artsy Metallics (24 color set), 2 Pretty Excellent palettes (36 color set), 1 Pretty Excellent + Metallics (48 color set), 1 Owin palette (36 color set). I DO NOT regret anything, hahahaha. I loved the Pretty Excellent enough that I bought another as a travel journal set, hence the 2 sets. I don't mind the plastic tray. It's not ideal, but it does help cut down the size of the tin, making it ideal for my travel journal bag. I'm very sad that they no longer sell the Artsy metallics, though. I'm too cheap to want to pay for the Paul Reubens just for the brand name and packaging. Thank you for your recommendations!!!
@kellysartthrob2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Thanks for the review. 🙂
@TheHobokenArtGal2 жыл бұрын
Mine came scratched and wonky but I do love the paints. I don’t have pretty excellent so I bought these and I’m happy with the purchase.
@sandylecomte28462 жыл бұрын
I literally had these in my cart and FOR ONCE decided to be practical and wait until I saw your review and I’ve missed out! LOL That will teach me to not try and be practical anymore!
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Oh no!
@joyfulldj2 жыл бұрын
O see. Not just my memory that find the properties similar to white nights. I don't have the sonnet but I guess that is a better comparison indeed.
@juliawhite79382 жыл бұрын
Please post that cute fish. Can you show us how you drew it too. That is an area I need to practice. Thanks
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Sure!
@sunnycharacter2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered the Owin in yellow, so I’ll let you know how well I like it. I was tempted to get the blue one, but it’s not my preference of blue. Lol I know it’s silly, but I like a more aqua or minty blue. I already have the Paul Ruben’s in pink. Haha, all that to say, I’m really more interested in the paints and they seem to have pretty good reviews! Speaking of iffy tins but loving the paints. I love the Mozart Komorebi set, but hate the tin.
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Same!
@amyx2312 жыл бұрын
There’s definitely QC/batch variation issues. Quite a few of my colors are slightly off from yours. Like, the corner 4 reds are all less vibrant, verditer blue is very pale, and sap green is more yellow. Stuff like that. Even my browns are slightly different - speaking of, I’m surprised at the low pigmentation of my earth pigment colors, hard to get a rich color. I’d have thought those would be cheap pigments but I guess not. My cerulean is more rich, reminds me of the Cotman Intense Blue. This Intense conversely reminds me of my favorite Prussian blues. And what the heck is a Turkey blue anyways?! I do love that lemon yellow, stronger than what I’m used to (for a yellow it’s decent). Cadmium orange hue is great. No bright red though, my reds are muddy almost. Love the green section and the ultramarine though. And the cerulean. Cobalt I assume it’s a hue cause I think that’s an expensive pigment. Overall, I’m not sure what pigments are in here but hopefully their 2 star means at least a month or two at full sun! Lol.
@AnnaDescartes2 жыл бұрын
I would love to see the fish tutorial!
@wellyano69642 жыл бұрын
This review was pretty excellent ;p Thanks🙏
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
😆
@monica-NJ-1232 жыл бұрын
Love the goldfish Lindsay , is there a tutorial on it ? The cat is also very cute and the background is beautiful . Thank you for your review on these paints xoxo
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
I'll post the goldfish soon!
@monica-NJ-1232 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter yay ❤
@tangypumpkinxxoo85262 жыл бұрын
I actually took my pretty excellent paint out of the plastic and put them into half pans so you’re right they are the same.
@BowBeauties2 жыл бұрын
I ordered the pink 36 last week when you posted. The plastic holder was crunched, as well as the lid is warped and won't stay down. I returned mine, since I purchased for the pallet. :(
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Oh bummer:( I wonder if these were 2nds or something. It will be interesting to see if they stock it again.
@BowBeauties2 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking the same thing. Wish I would have watched your review before I sent the tin back.. I am curious if I could have gotten the tin to flex back into place like you did. :) Anyway, thanks for all of your reviews! I love listening to you, since I was born in Portland Maine, but live in Portland Oregon now. Miss that Maineard accent. :)
@christineosmond90242 жыл бұрын
My Paul Rubens tin is domed and doesn't stay closed well just like the Owin tin in your video. Looks to me to be the same quality tin.
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. My shuts well. Someone mentioned when the dies that cut and press the metal get old they can get wonky.
@pambr22 жыл бұрын
I have watched so very many of your reviews ot tons of things. Thank you!! I've been putting off buying some watercolors but think I'm going to breakdown and try. I'm a stamper/crafter and just think this would be fun for stamped images. I like the idea of the removeable 1/2 pans to make my own small trays to travel. Since the 36 in these aren't available right now, what would you recommend next after that?
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
The 36 pretty excellent set honestly even tho they are not in removable pans. It if you wasn't removable pans any of the sets that superior makes (artify, artsy or art whale) are pretty good. Actually the doodlehog 36 set is superior paint and was $10 last I checked!
@deborahbloom46242 жыл бұрын
I love the goldfish painting in your sketchbook! Is it recent? Do you have a video for it?
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
I'll have a video soon!
@deborahbloom46242 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter Yay! Thank you!
@justacatwhocantype2 жыл бұрын
Are the Pretty Excellent watercolors like the Paul Rubens watercolors? I mean, I know they have different pigments, but does the formula feel and flow the same? Your kitty and fish look lovely, btw.
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Not really as all the Paul rubens colors have their own personality. They are more "meaty" is the best way I can describe it but colors like quinacridones and pthalo are similar.
@ginabadeaux93192 жыл бұрын
i got exited and ordered the 24 set for same price couldnt find the 36 pan set ,its pink and much smaller than your yellow on ,im still getting them
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy! The smaller tin will probably be more sturdy.
@ginabadeaux93192 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter my cute pink tin is also wonky but i love it ,im painting lots also i like my 10 dollar doodlehogs,i like getting purples it has many
@IvyRoad11 ай бұрын
I’m binging your student grade comparisons. I think the reason they don’t pinch the pan track is because some paints come wrapped and would be hard to get out. Your palette isn’t ready to go until you have unwrapped, if necessary, rearranged if necessary, added or deleted if necessary… not coming pre-pinched allows for and invites that customization.
@IvyRoad11 ай бұрын
And… now I have ordered Pretty Excellent because you can get them in pans now. You are a dangerous woman! ❤
@amyhawk20062 жыл бұрын
Hi Lindsay! I just had the Owin set delivered today and the tin is definitely wonky. I’m going to try to bend it around some to see if it helps. I got the blue one so it just wasn’t the yellow. Did you ever get yours bent to shape?
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I was able to pull out the bottom then push down on the top to get it back into shape. It's fine now.
@eBookHoarder2 жыл бұрын
I put my Pretty Excellent watercolors in half pans and they fit with a shove.
@Canadianrobin272 жыл бұрын
I had to do that too because the plastic tray was cracked when it arrived. I just popped the paints into half pans and double sided taped them to the tin.
@kamalitarajagopalan26712 жыл бұрын
Yes I did the same:)
@carolinesurowiec62 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on mixing watercolors? I can’t figure it out. I need a watercolor for beginners series.
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
This one will help: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f5yPdqmktL6XZZs.html if you want more help check out my "essential tools and techniques for watercolor" class at Lindsayweirich.teachable.com
@joyfulldj2 жыл бұрын
that lid looks wonky. Would be annoying for my adhd tic. I would fiddle with that lol. I Like the colors tho. Reminds me of the white nights, tho if memory serves me right white nights is somewhat brighter, but then again its an artist paint. Impressive transparency tho
@vicanddeehanson2 жыл бұрын
Hi I am new here and this isn't about this video, but it was the most current so I thought you might see this. Is there any help for color Box pigment markers that haven't been used for a long time? How to refresh?
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
I've never used them but probably pigment reinkers would work.
@marymccaslin16902 жыл бұрын
I purchased this set after hearing that this company owned Paul Rubens (I thought I did anyway). My tin is very nicely made and no hanky lid. I like this set and use it as my travel palette. One thing I may have missed and would like to know is the pigment information for each color. I couldn’t find it on the website, do you hav any information? I really appreciate your videos❤️
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
I don't have that info. Ill look tho! Update: i couldn't find pigmwnt info but these sets are on aliexpress for $62 for the big set and $46 for the small one! We got a deal!
@christinahutchison39672 жыл бұрын
Would the white be enough contrast to white paper to do white flowers?
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
I don't think so
@bellavita20052 жыл бұрын
Lindsey, please, how do the Paul Ruben watercolors compare with these Pretty Excellent watercolors? Do I understand correctly that the Ruben palette that is pink is the professional-grade and the blue box is the student grade? Thank you so much!
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
They are all lovely but with the Paul rubens in the pink tin you will find that each color has its own personality (some granulate, some done, some are more transparent etc) which I love but might be frustrating for a beginner. The pretty excellent (also made by Paul rubens) are more uniform. Very bright and transparent and my be pumped up a bit with dies yet surprisingly lightfast (see Kimberly crick's lightfast test) so they are good too. The student grade pans un the blue tin are a puzzle. They ate nice but my least favorite of the 3 but swatch out identical to the Sonnet paint by the makers of white nights. They even have the same color numbers. It's uncanny. There are more fugative colors in that set so if pick one of the other 2.
@bellavita20052 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you so much, Lindsay. You are such a sweetheart. I so appreciate your help in my making good choices.
@amyx2312 жыл бұрын
Rewatching this to decide if I want to buy the set. Yellow vs pink…. That’s my current dilemma.
@FindYourDivineDesign2 жыл бұрын
And it looks like they only have 24 paint sets available now. No 36 sets.
@ellencha59752 жыл бұрын
Did you say that a half pan or full pan would fit in this tine?
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
Either because the height of a half or full pan is the same and that measurement fits between the rails. The length varies.
@kayjay-kreations Жыл бұрын
Can't get them 😢
@thefrugalcrafter Жыл бұрын
They sold out fast sadly
@lindalorenz67402 жыл бұрын
can you transfer acrylic tube paints to pans half or full pans??
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
No, they will dry out and be unusable
@annettefournier96552 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lindsay. Only the 24 sets are on offer now. If they had 36 set I would be tempted. I shall resist for a 24 set. 😉💜
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
I just checked aliexpress and they have the 36 set for $62 and the 24 for $45!
@annettefournier96552 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter whoa! Way to much for that IMHO. I would get more ROSA instead for that amount. They are Full pans and I'm partial to honey based.😉💜
@kamalitarajagopalan26712 жыл бұрын
@@annettefournier9655 omg same! The rosa are priced so well too. And their quality is absolutely amazing!!!
@audecocco61742 жыл бұрын
Bonsoir ça ressemble beaucoup à la marque que j’ai acheté sur ali express qui se nomme Paul Rubens, l’avez vous testé ?
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
These are made by the same company who makes Paul rubens. They are the student range.
@audecocco61742 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter thank you very much 😙
@twizzle17102 жыл бұрын
I noticed that the Amazon website calls this set watercolor/acrylic. Does it act like acrylic paint????
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
No, it's a translation problem or keyword stuffing the title.
@twizzle17102 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter oh, okay
@alexandrablanc71232 жыл бұрын
So disappointed , they took the 36 pallet set down but will keep checking
@kellyking56792 жыл бұрын
Were you able to find any pigment info?
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
No I wasnt:(
@Oozaru8510 ай бұрын
I honestly don't understand why everyone's praising the MeiLiang watercolors so much. Ive been using their 48 colors palette for a week now and I don't like them at all. They don't blend well, they lift too easily, which makes layering and glazing really hard and frustrating. They just don't work for me. I never had any such issues with my Sonnet watercolors, not even the cheaper Meeden paints. Those are so easy to work with, even on wood pulp paper. The MeiLiangs are no fun at all for me. I'm never gonna waste money on them ever again. And I'm def not gonna listen to reviews anymore, but try them paints out myself instead.
@thefrugalcrafter10 ай бұрын
I think they are great for student grade. Maybe you need to upgrade to professional paint to get what you are looking for.
@Oozaru8510 ай бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter I dont think so. As I said, Im using Sonnet, which are also student grade. I have no issues with them. Even the cheap Meeden watercolors work better for me. I already ordered the Superior palette to compare it to the MeiLiang. But yeah, so far Sonnet and Meeden are much better, imo. I honestly dont trust Paul Rubens anymore after this. Ill stick to other brands. After Superior, the White Nights are next. I already have a feeling Im gonna love those, since I like the Sonnet paints a lot.
@sunnycharacter2 жыл бұрын
I’m trying to find out what pigment info is on this set. 🙃 Any clues?
@thefrugalcrafter2 жыл бұрын
You can check Kimberly crick blog. She has reviewed these and pretty excellent so if it's out there she will have it.
@sunnycharacter2 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter will do, thanks!
@sunnycharacter2 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter I am still trying to find it. But by the way, the 36 sets are all sold out in all three colors! Wow! So hopefully they’ll be back. I waiting just a couple hours too long. I’ll order another set when they are back, or look on Aliexpress.