Stabilo Woody Pencils | Tips and tricks

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Hello! Today I'm sharing a video all about the Stabilo Woody pencils! I've been using them for a while now but wanted to share all the different ways and techniques you can use them in your art. I do a lot of swatch tests and show how they layer onto other mediums too, as well as a very important comparison to how they work with Neocolor II pastels. Do you have any Stabilo Woody pencils, and what do you think? I'd love to know in the comments 😊 Have a great week and speak to you soon! Katie x
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0:00 Intro
0:17 Texture and uses
01:30 Wet blending
02:31 Dry blending
03:34 Using them as paint
05:41 The White test
07:40 Thickness and how to sharpen
08:46 How I prefer to use them
09:34 Using them on different media
15:08 Rounding up & final thoughts
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@Hanna.k_draws Жыл бұрын

Great video Katie. I’ve got both Woodies and Neocolors. I prefer neocolors. I also think it’s a false economy with woodies because the colour is only about half way down the pencil barrel 😮 If you start sharpening them from the other end, you’ll be shocked!

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Hanna! Oh wow, what a shame! I suppose you wouldn't have much of the pencil to hold if it went all the way down but that's disappointing considering the price of them!

@tarabooartarmy3654 9 ай бұрын

@@KatieMoodytrue, but since these are water soluble, you could dig the remaining lead out and use it like watercolor/gouache once it got too short to hold. I like the idea of having the wood to hold them, and being able to sharpen them, but it’s disappointing they have so little lead.

@wildfever Жыл бұрын

I don't own Neocolors, but they have been on my wishlist for a long time. Used Woodys for years now and watching this video helps me understand the difference between the two. Thank you for showcasing these products together.

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, Veronica! I'm so glad you found it useful. The Neocolors are such a staple in my art practise, I love them! 😊

@riverAmazonNZ 4 ай бұрын

I use and love neocolor 1s for the finishing touches and linework. They work really well for this (more opaque than neocolor2). Where I live Woodys are crazy expensive. Neocolor 1s are actually cheaper.

@KatieMoody 4 ай бұрын

Isn't it wild how prices can vary so much from country to country 😫 Interesting that the Neocolor 1s are more opaque than Neocolor IIs too!

@gabriellaritaart Жыл бұрын

These are my favorite crayons, I use them very often in my art ❤

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

They really help me loosen up! I've just had a look on your channel too, your art is gorgeous, Gabriella! 😍

@jeanieferretti4203 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing ❤

@KatieMoody 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching! 😊

@kathymckinstry1649 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this greatly Katie, it was very helpful and I always enjoy watching you work!!❤

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kathy 🥰

@cbuck568 Жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thank you for testing the woodys and neocolors side by side. I learned so much from your video. I have been trying to decide if I should buy some neocolors or woodys. Based on your demonstration, I think the neocolors will work better for me.

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm so glad it was helpful! The Neocolor IIs have such a big colour range which is a big plus in my books 😊

@melanie990 Жыл бұрын

I like to dip/soak the woodys in water before using them. Another artist on KZfaq, Ulrike Hirsch, is amazing with these. She uses them in a few different and fun ways. Very inspirational!

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Oooh what a great tip, thank you for sharing that rec! I use my Derwent Inktense pencils in that way but not Woodys!

@theKluck 6 ай бұрын

This is a good review. Thanks!

@KatieMoody 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@bethmegansmith4642 Жыл бұрын

another brilliant video thank you Kate added to my wishlist. xxxxx

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! My wishlist is neverending too 😅💖

@Chris-wn6sc 2 ай бұрын

I use the Woody pastels as an addition on the Neocolor 2 30 set which makes the colour range of the two sets quite a bit larger and more complete. A good thing since Neocolor isn't cheap 😆

@KatieMoody 2 ай бұрын

I think that's a great idea to use them alongside the Neocolors! Much more reasonably priced to top up a collection that way 😃

@annam.myburgh9515 Жыл бұрын

Love these kind of videos. Super useful. Thank you!

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Anna! So glad you liked it 💜

@ViviGonzalezArt Жыл бұрын

Super useful! Thank you Katie ☺️🌸

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Thank you Viviana 🥰

@nypc_junkiemessnan2190 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your suggestions. 👍🏻

@KatieMoody 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for watching 😄

@KriRama 10 ай бұрын

TFS! I just got these & was so excited to play…. but I’ve been struggling a bit. This is very helpful 😁❤️

@KatieMoody 10 ай бұрын

This makes me happy! So glad that this has helped and I hope you have fun playing and experimenting! 🥰

@hippocampe1 9 ай бұрын

The video I needed, thank you again!

@KatieMoody 9 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Really glad it was helpful 😊

@hippocampe1 9 ай бұрын

Have a sweet and creative week-end@@KatieMoody

@meldixon1918 11 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t have thought to use these over pan pastels! Biggest difference these are to Neocolor II’s is they are a shiny finish. I like using my woody as a starting sketch tool under oil pastels!

@KatieMoody 11 ай бұрын

Yes that's a great point! I haven't ever tried them as a starting sketch, what a good idea!

@rebecarod1475 9 ай бұрын

Great info. Thanks.

@KatieMoody 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful - thank you for watching!

@tarabooartarmy3654 9 ай бұрын

The bright colors is the biggest reason I haven’t pulled the trigger and bought these. I prefer pastels and muted colors, and I can get those in Neocolor II and some other brands.

@KatieMoody 9 ай бұрын

Totally agree! A lot of art supplies always start with bright colours but it's the muted shades I want! I'm really glad that the neocolors has such a wide range, I don't think the Woodys will be bringing them out but you never know!

@FalkoniWasterlog 3 ай бұрын

It's price in my country is the same as Caran D'ache swisscolor. I think, swisscolor wins anyway as a good student's grade watercolor pencils

@Jalleur14325 11 ай бұрын

Really interesting. I am just stating with illustration and want something that will block in areas of colour. Do these smudge at all? Also wondered if they are lightfast?

@KatieMoody 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! They don't smudge much, unless you wet your finger and move the pigment around! I find they have a similar transfer amount to neocolor pastels. I'm not sure if they're lightfast but as they're marketed as children's art supplies I don't think they would be 😊

@coloredcarol8074 Жыл бұрын

Such a great useful review! I’ve had these for a while but haven’t used them much, you definitely made me want to grab them again. Btw, love your art, I’ve been following you on Instagram and just found out about your channel. Subscribed!

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Aah thank you so much for subscribing here too! I'm so glad you found it useful! 😊

@emmaneary6120 Жыл бұрын

That's interesting they look like they work well over acrylic paint. I don't have any Woodys but I have lots of acrylic and there's not much that goes over it. Did you add any water to the acrylic paint first or was it pure paint on the paper?

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

They're really durable, I think I'd struggle to find anything they won't go over! It's pure paint straight from the tubes, I think I used the Daler Rowney System 3 acrylic paint 🤗

@pollyoz2193 8 ай бұрын

Interesting video, thank you. Did you ever try any water based media over them, either over them straight, or as a wash? I’m curious how gouache, watercolour, and acrylic stick to them, especially when the Woody is used thickly.

@KatieMoody 8 ай бұрын

I haven't, though I think with a wash or very watery paint over the top it would pick up the colour for sure! They don't seem to 'seal' over time either, and the pigment is quite strong so I tink you'd have to be really careful! I can see acrylic working better over them compared to water based 😊

@pollyoz2193 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for your insights. Picking up the colour underneath is what gouache can do, which is either a problem or a feature, depending on your use

@cazkiwinz4300 Жыл бұрын

They look so chubbywubby cute, but they’re $8 each in NZ…which is the same (freaking high) price as a Luminance pencil or Copic Ciao… Neo2s and Polychromos are 3.50 each, still high but… come on!… so… ah… yeah, Woodys are cute and I can afford them …. but I’m not paying that for what is supposed to be a cheap kiddy crayon, especially when I only want them for their looks, haha. (I have a 40 tin Neo2s anyways) 🤗

@KatieMoody Жыл бұрын

Oh gosh, yes the price there is super high! I definitely think the neocolors are better in versatility and colour range so your 40 tin sounds perfect as is 😄 If I had to choose I would go neocolors every time!

@KriRama 10 ай бұрын

Do they blend better when u add the color to a wet page?

@KatieMoody 10 ай бұрын

They do! It definitely softens the lead better when there's a lot of water on the page and in turn they blend a little easier, so I'd recommend a thick paper stock 😊