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This is a review and demonstration of the new Jane Davenport Mermaid Markers from her mixed media line with American Crafts sold at Micheal's craft stores. In this review I will show you the colors, how they work, unique properties and compare the quality of these markers with other similar products.
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Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored review, I purchased these items myself and I was not asked or compensated to create this review. My opinions are my own and are not endorsed by American crafts or any affiliated parties.
The product I am reviewing are the Mermaid markers from American Crafts sold exclusively in the US by Micheal's: www.michaels.com/jane-davenpor...
Price: $39.99 (I used a 40% off coupon and paid $22)
Description: A waterbrush pen filled with non-lightfast water based ink. *The pen looks identical to the small round Prima waterbrush with the addition of a straw inside the barrel.
Pros:
The brush has a sharp fine point and is very springy and firm. Very expressive
Bright inks, they will all lift a bit but some solors stain and lead to intersting effects, you might life a purple and have a pink stain left behind. The ink also reacts to water leaving cool water spotting when you spatter water on a painted background.
Pens are refillable with any liquid watercolor (not pigment) or ink.
Cons:
Colors will fade if exposed to light long term
This can be a wild and messy product (I love that!) so if you like neat, controlled markers this might not be for you.
Colors are bright and tropical, you will need to mix colors to create subdued looks.
Bottom line: Personally I love them, I am glad I bought them and I have been having a ball creating with them in my sketchbook. Because the are not lightfast I recommend working in a sketchbook and if you make something you really like than scan or photograph it for postarity.
If you like the idea of these pens but want a pigment watercolor that won't fade as readily try the Bienfang watercolor brush pens: shrsl.com/?g2rs They are cheaper (retail) and claim not to fade, keep in mind the heavier pigment particles may make them more likely to clog. The brush tip on these is softer than the Mermaid Markers. *This is an affiliate link and I earn a small commission if you purchase anything at Blitsy after clicking, but it doesn't cost you anything extra.
NEW Mermaid Markers by Jane Davenport Mixed Media Review & Demo
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Credits:
Video production and Craft ideas: Lindsay Weirich
Music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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