Comparing Coloured Pencils That Cost Under £5 for Adult Colouring Books

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Do you need to spend lots of money to enjoy Adult Colouring? Or can you use sets of pencils that cost under £5 and still get good results?
In this video, I compare 8 sets of coloured pencils that cost under £5 and see which ones I think are the ok for adult colouring.
Amazon links to products used:-
Artbox Coloured Pencils - amzn.to/3vyqv4f
Bic Evolution Coloured Pencils - amzn.to/3Me4LBy
Crayola Coloured Pencils - amzn.to/3OrE9ig
Helix Coloured Pencils - amzn.to/3941x5r
Helix Oxford Coloured Pencils - amzn.to/3JShto0
Pentel Arts Coloured Pencils - amzn.to/3xFQLg0
Stabilo Coloured Pencils - amzn.to/38SRKim
Staedtler Noris Coloured Pencils - amzn.to/37pBLrX
Johanna Basford World of Flowers -
50 Spiral Mandalas -
The product links above are affiliate links. Using the links above does not cost you any more, but I make a small commission, this helps support my channel. Thank you!
00:00 Introduction
05:19 Artbox First Look
06:20 Bic Evolution First Look
07:40 Crayola First Look
09:31 Helix First Look
10:32 Helix Oxford First Look
12:08 Pentel Arts First Look
13:18 Stabilo First Look
15:28 Staedtler Noris First Look
18:09 Artbox Testing o
21:09 Bic Evolution Testing
23:11 Crayola Testing
25:51 Helix Testing
28:10 Helix Oxford Testing
31:00 Pentel Arts Testing
33:17 Stabilo Testing
35:37 Staedtler Noris Testing
37:43 Overview on Johanna Basford Paper
40:25 Testing on Amazon Paper
53:27 Conclusion
58:11 Still Watching?
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Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod (Intro and Outro)
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@waymire01 Жыл бұрын

Love videos like this, especially from other countries, it's so interesting to see what is common somewhere else plus no one ever talks about the super cheap brands and I'm always curious.. even though I know it's probably not something I'm going to actually want to use it still nags at me... maybe they are amazing unicorns? It could happen lol. I've done quite a bit of work with Crayola, and the trick with the cheap pencils is layers. Start with the lightest color even if it's white.. you need that layer under the next ones so they don't "grab" the paper.... then go from light to dark covering the entire object with each successive color only leaving out areas that are lighter. So the middle shades go over the dark too. Then once you get the dark down, go back up in colors until you finish with the lightest again. Give the dark one more coat at the very end. All very light layers, it's natural to push hard but it doesn't help at all just leaves dark strokes that won't blend out... also your hands will thank you if you just keep layering vs trying to push out the pigment. You can achieve gorgeous blends and saturated color... but it takes forever to do it. Some people actually enjoy the process though and find it very relaxing and meditative.

@crossstitchbutton 2 жыл бұрын

I have the crayola ones for putting down light background, good information on the rest of them ✍🏻

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Ooo that’s a good tip Maureen! 😂

@coloringjenn1975 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this, I always keep a set of crayolas around, I started with them many years ago, just can't seem to let them go♥️

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

It was interesting to do! Was surprised by the outcome. 🥰

@sonyaoart 2 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of the Norris ones either. I’ve the Crayola and the BIC and like them both for cheaper paper. And the Crayola hold a point well, so I use them for fine details with my Artezas and Brutfuners. Thanks for the comparison!

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Ooo good to know about Crayola holding a point. 🥰

@colorcrazy2944 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this and you seemed to have a lot of fun too. Thanks! I hope you do finish the swirly mandela, it was looking really nice.

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it was fun, I do enjoy playing with pencils and comparing different brands. I did finish the Mandala! 🥰

@peterlittle6651 2 жыл бұрын

Two matters arise from this Lily, firstly no child / adult should have to colour with a pencil that is weak in its pigment, frustration will soon set in. Wax crayons have always been popular with young children because of the amount of colour they put down on the paper. Secondly as an adult you should / must look at reviews before buying any adult colouring product due to the quality of paper and pencils / pens these vary from the very poor to outstanding art paper. In fact I would say that adult colouring is probably the only hobby where you should start by watching review videos.

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

I agree Peter. 😁

@peterlittle6651 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtJourneyUK Just to let you know the Brutfuners are performing admirably and not had a lead break sharpening yet and considering how oily they are they keep there point well.

@LindaLearnstoColor 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching these type of videos. They are quite fun to watch :) I agree, those Staedtler Noris are horrible. I have a box that I got on clearance for under $2.00 and am glad I didn't pay more or them. I do like the pentel. I don't have the bics.

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Linda! Phew! Glad it was not just me hating on the Staedtler Noris! Thanks for taking the time to watch, it's appreciated!

@LindaLearnstoColor 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtJourneyUK not just you. I started swatching them but after a few pencils I decided it wasn't worth my time. I don't know why I still have them 🤣

@be_a_bright_sparkle3687 2 жыл бұрын

I gave mine away…’orrible…🤣🥰

@CraftyColourist 2 жыл бұрын

This was very interesting, thanks for comparing. Glad it's not just me who finds those Noris coloured pencils awful! In terms of other cheap coloured pencils, I really want to recommend the WH Smith Let's Create ones. They're the super cheap kids ones, but colour really nicely with lovely vibrant colours. They also do a 100 set, which whilst over a fiver, expands the colour range nicely. The Works Boldmere coloured pencils are also really good, although they're exactly a fiver, so not sure if they count. It's the 30 set in the blue and brown tin, and actually really good quality. The shape and colour size is similar to a Polychromo, so nice and thick, and yet the laydown is really smooth and soft, with lovley vibrant colours. It's a shame they don't make more than 30. But for a penny more than the allowed amount for the vidoe, I highly recommend them.

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Oh My those Noris pencils are the pits lol! Yes, I have the WHSmith Let's Create Pencils and they are very good. I actually forgot that I had them when I did this video! I'll have to try the Boldmere ones - thanks for the tip! :)

@doodlerobot42 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I bought crayolas specifically to color on the Amazon paper and I think they work better than any of my expensive pencils on that paper. Other papers it just depends... But now you make me want to go to the store and try some of the cheaper brands. I especially want to try craZ art pencils. I am off to watch some reviews about them .. 👍😀👽🖖

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe it is fun playing with pencils! The Crayola are great for the money, especially compared to some of the others in the same price range.

@marshabraswell5681 2 жыл бұрын

My 5yo grandson has a set of CraZart. He enjoys them, but I feel my Crayolas work better.

@doodlerobot42 2 жыл бұрын

@@marshabraswell5681 oh great. Thanks for letting me know. I haven't bought them yet. 👍😀👽🖖

@waymire01 Жыл бұрын

I had the 100 pack of both Crayola and Crazart.. they are hit or miss, both of them. Some colors are identical, some different.. some scratchy, some softer.. some more or less pigmented. If you had the patience you would probably be best off going through them both and picking out the best of the bunch for a single set.

@audreyshaw2463 2 жыл бұрын

Hmm?!?! Very interesting, especially about giving them to youngsters. I think I'm going to go through the pencils that Grand-daughter uses when she is here, and try and find the ones that put down more colour. Thank you for doing this Lily 👍

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea! I remember always being frustrated by pencils as a kid. If you want any of the ones I showed for your Grand-Daughter, just let me know!

@1jackieworcs 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lily - this was interesting & very relaxing to watch. 😊

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jackie 🥰

@enchantedcolours2023 2 жыл бұрын

I have the steadler noris and had the bics I don't fancy them I fancy the steadlers more they're pretty big in south africa steadler is the brand to be if your under a budget

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

That’s so interesting! When I was a kid Staedtler were one of the best pencils to have, I wonder if the Noris ones are just not so good? 😊

@waymire01 Жыл бұрын

I've seen an European brand called Kores Kolores that is actually really nice.. a lot like Ergosoft but softer. I'm not sure what they cost in the UK but I've been told they are cheap. I've considered buying some, they have multiple sets of pastels and regular colors for a total of 74 available... but I have to have them shipped overseas which seems ridiculous for a drugstore pencil lol so I haven't done it yet.

@ArtJourneyUK Жыл бұрын

I’ll have to look out for those, thanks for your interesting comments 🥰

@janesimpson177 2 жыл бұрын

great video. xx

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jane 🥰

@Abi.Cadaver 2 жыл бұрын

Really interesting and relaxing 😊

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Abi! P.S. what was the totally unrelated question? I got the notification that you commented but when I clicked it the comment doesn’t show 🥰

@Abi.Cadaver 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtJourneyUK Also, do you know if the shinhan ink is the same ink as is in the touch new markers, bcos I heard they have a yellowing issue?

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@Abi.Cadaver I’ve never experienced yellowing with my Oleep markers which use the Shinhan inks. I do have a video in progress about yellowing markers!

@Abi.Cadaver 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtJourneyUK Thanks Lily, look forward to that.And the pastel sets and starting afresh?

@lindakelly7430 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with a previous comment about the Boldmere 30 from The Works. Though they are now £7 but still excellent value. They are soft and creamy and very well pigmented and blend very well. Obviously they are not a Prismacolour but at that price you can't go wrong!

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda! I need to pick some up!

@lindakelly7430 2 жыл бұрын

All art supplies in the Works half price so these are now £3.50!

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@lindakelly7430 ooooo you temptress!!

@lindakelly7430 2 жыл бұрын

I may live in Brighton but I'm an Essex girl at heart who loves a bargain! 😂😉

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@lindakelly7430 might have placed a sneaky Works order 😆

@cindysabin8612 9 күн бұрын

I have Crayola crafts very sweet from Easton Pa not to far from me. Luv your videos. Pa america. 🌺🌻🌷🌹❤️🌼🏵️💮🌸

@kymdalton7277 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah not surprised with the staedtler noris pencils....I hate them. Have just sat in my pencil case since I swatched them...should probably just bin them lol 😆

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kym! Phew... glad it was not just me that thought the Noris were... not great lol! I was worried I was dissing some much loved pencils lol!

@Lynnthedragonquester 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely hate the steadler norris. Unfortunately I have the 12 and 24 boxes that had been bought for me, even my grandchildren won’t use them

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lynn! 🥰 They are bad aren’t they? I’m surprised Johanna Basford puts her name to then!

@Addicted2Colouring 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtJourneyUK she didn’t hun. She put her name to the Staedtler Ergosoft x

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@Addicted2Colouring Hi Zoe! Johanna Basford also puts her name to the Staedtler Noris. There is a box with her on them and a video of her using and recommending them. You can see it here:- Staedtler 144 C24JB Noris Club Colouring Pencils, Johanna Basford Edition - Assorted Colours, Pack of 24 www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016DFAHXA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gl_i_RY9NMJA04TTP8WYGHVFJ (Not an affiliate link)

@Addicted2Colouring 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtJourneyUK yeah she used Norris club too, which are around £10 for 24. Also you have to take into consideration that you don’t get instant pigment from every pencil. Some you have to do (what feels like) 100 light layers 🤣 I can never get the same result with polychromos as I can with an Arteza

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@Addicted2Colouring ...and the Noris Colour Pencils. Here’s the link the £4 Johanna Basford endorsed box:- STAEDTLER 185 C24JB Noris Colour Pencils - Johanna Basford Edition - Assorted Colours (Pack of 24) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016DFAQK4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_gl_i_ZCTMW5WJ8CQAXM8P71EP?psc=1 There’s a video with these products on Amazon too, if you watch it she shows all three types of pencil (Noris Club, Noris Colour and Ergosoft). So as I said, I’m surprised she put her name to them.

@Spare_Room_Studio 2 жыл бұрын

Good test - not surprised by Staedtler Noris….they are awful!

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew! I assumed because Johanna Basford recommended them that they must be somewhat decent-ish 😆

@Spare_Room_Studio 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtJourneyUK I think it’s a different set she recommends - the Ergosoft by Staedtler? I haven’t tried those yet as they are a little harder to find where I live. You just seem to have to work so hard for little pay back with the Noris and some paper is worse than others 😂 Your reviews are very handy 👍

@ArtJourneyUK 2 жыл бұрын

@@Spare_Room_Studio over here they do a box of the Staedtler Noris in a Johanna Basford edition, there’s even a little video of her recommending them. You can see it on the Amazon product page amzn.to/3K6Pr8u That’s why I thought they’d be better 😊

@Spare_Room_Studio 2 жыл бұрын

@@ArtJourneyUK I haven’t seen that 🙃 like you, I’m surprised she is endorsing those pencils then 😂