tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post8871415389600850392..comments2024-03-27T17:26:36.361-04:00Comments on Dina Kowal Creative: Spectrum Noir Pencil reviewDina Kowal Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16776399909915317297noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-57026320402588947522015-07-11T15:00:52.587-04:002015-07-11T15:00:52.587-04:00Fantastic review, I love your blog but only just f...Fantastic review, I love your blog but only just found this. I've bookmarked cos def wanna take that Pencil class. You're fab!!.Baroque duJourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129285561142430792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-61009649805259610532015-06-13T01:35:06.929-04:002015-06-13T01:35:06.929-04:00This is exactly what I was looking for. I have sev...This is exactly what I was looking for. I have several sets of wax pencils and was interested in these as a possible addition. Your review was perfect! It told me everything I wanted to know and possibly more. Because of your review, I am not going to add these to my collection. Saving the money I thought I might spend, will allow me to begin my oil pencils. Thank you! I also intend to look into your class. <br />Don'tKnowifIWillMakeIthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05709719599912701843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-5037962936029304192015-05-30T18:26:43.785-04:002015-05-30T18:26:43.785-04:00Can I ask if you have tried Koh-I-Noor Polycolor p...Can I ask if you have tried Koh-I-Noor Polycolor pencils? If you have, how would you say they compare with the Spectrum Noir and other wax pencils?Rumpleteazernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-76161352270137245122015-03-19T17:43:57.364-04:002015-03-19T17:43:57.364-04:00this was the best review I've seen for any pro...this was the best review I've seen for any product. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-91767460595359107692014-12-26T21:41:49.182-05:002014-12-26T21:41:49.182-05:00Thank you for this thorough review of Spectrums! ...Thank you for this thorough review of Spectrums! I'm a pencil fan and was wondering how these performed. Your review is very informative and has helped me make wise choices in the past.<br />Nstizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051482552499760908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-37167687325321061322014-11-13T15:43:25.679-05:002014-11-13T15:43:25.679-05:00I've just bought 3 sets on the pencils and fou...I've just bought 3 sets on the pencils and found a quarter on them broken when I first sharpened them. So I emailed SN and they're sending out 3 new sets. <br /><br />Heating them up does fix some of the pencils but not all of them. I think I managed to fix 10 but still had loads left that are unusable.<br /><br />There customer service was excellent but I'm not sure if I'll buy the remaining 2 sets for buy polychromos instead.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00437987184573886538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-48274760031276056512014-05-14T20:34:57.772-04:002014-05-14T20:34:57.772-04:00It is certainly nice to find a review of pencils u...It is certainly nice to find a review of pencils used by a professional artist. It's so one-sided to visit a company's website to learn about their products, or worse yet, to stand in the store and <br />have to get your information from their packaging. I know you were given sets of these pencils complimentary, Dina, but I wonder what their response would be to a customer who experienced a brand new pencil with 1/2 the lead falling away because of breakage within the pencil? Thanks for your well written review.Linda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12393865597012932219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-75618042015929276682014-05-14T09:36:57.268-04:002014-05-14T09:36:57.268-04:00The review and all the other information was extre...The review and all the other information was extremely helpful, well written and easily understood by a beginner. I do have a couple of questions though.<br /><br />1. Watercolor pencils are blended using water, yes?<br />2. What is the best way to blend wax based pencils and can they be used in conjunction with the water colors?<br />3. I noticed you used an alcohol blender pen? On wax based pencils or on your alcohol markers just for the review comparison? It wasn't clear to me.<br />4 Is the Bright Blender only usable on wax pencils?<br /><br />Thanks Dina.mobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15178023385179433814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-35709768661902675952014-05-13T21:08:01.797-04:002014-05-13T21:08:01.797-04:00I am applauding you in a very loud fashion here, a...I am applauding you in a very loud fashion here, although you cannot hear me. This is THE best, extraordinarily thorough and unbiased review, well thought out and presented for colored pencils. I am such a novice in the world of art and appreciate your experience and sharing this review with the rest of us -- many hugs to you, well done!Rosy Newlunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008237215115496467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-46935358860325698632014-05-13T08:55:03.249-04:002014-05-13T08:55:03.249-04:00I currently use Derwent Coloursoft, Inktense and A...I currently use Derwent Coloursoft, Inktense and Aquatones not so sure about these also just got a Polychromos yesterday loving the open stock Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794847067941291584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-42338011453671606452014-05-12T15:11:11.409-04:002014-05-12T15:11:11.409-04:00Just a question.. You stated these are oil based ...Just a question.. You stated these are oil based pencils; Spectrum advertises them as wax-based. Which are they?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13921589629544036215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-89921636762105061292014-05-11T14:52:56.159-04:002014-05-11T14:52:56.159-04:00Good news, when I clicked on the Lyra connection w...Good news, when I clicked on the Lyra connection within you information,led me to Dick Blick, I found that you can buy the pencils separate, I really like them with Prisma color as well to use. So happy. <br />Also If I don't use the colorless blender, or blend to the extent I want. Winsor Newton Sansador solvent works, wonders(Prisma only oil base), also available at Dick Blick. I love these pencil, appreciate you knowledge and tutorials.....have a good day.Pattie J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01303960792357333607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-47739942646298115982014-05-09T19:39:45.108-04:002014-05-09T19:39:45.108-04:00Dina, I can't thank you enough for this fine a...Dina, I can't thank you enough for this fine article. I am a colored pencil lover, I use Prisma colored, but have Fabra Castell, Derwent, and Lyra pencil. also some water colored pencils and few pastels. I recently purchased some of spectrum noir markers, novice with markers. <br />I agree with you throughly about they need have single pencils available for replenishing your stock. Lyra doesn't either, and makes me furious, when you need a color. thank you sooo much for taking the time to explain so much, it will be a great help.<br />have a good day.Pattie J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01303960792357333607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-61845895597982036842014-05-08T11:08:29.794-04:002014-05-08T11:08:29.794-04:00Very nice and seriously very informative and grate...Very nice and seriously very informative and grateful! Your opinion and review is something I feel I can TRUST!!Christine Kiehlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08240939630795611425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-18480234137198627312014-05-07T23:34:29.614-04:002014-05-07T23:34:29.614-04:00Good review. Thanks. ednaGood review. Thanks. ednaednamburgesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984443439934677386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-86341054334297499532014-05-07T21:46:39.398-04:002014-05-07T21:46:39.398-04:00FANTASTIC REVIEW, Dina, but I am very confused. T...FANTASTIC REVIEW, Dina, but I am very confused. The Spectrum Noir website says they are releasing their new WAX based Blending Pencils on 5/13. Are these different than the set you were sent? Please help me, a rank beginner, get this straight! Thanks for your terrific tutorials.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-52506763327180329342014-05-07T01:40:32.799-04:002014-05-07T01:40:32.799-04:00Thank you Dina for your review! Very helpful.
JanThank you Dina for your review! Very helpful.<br />JanJan Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14940482799530456814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-49863560460608801142014-05-06T08:49:58.451-04:002014-05-06T08:49:58.451-04:00Thx for your thoughts! It's interesting to r...Thx for your thoughts! It's interesting to read about the different choices available in colored pencils. So much to learn! Kathy Lundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387062026492905654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-49547641052429793122014-05-06T07:24:13.356-04:002014-05-06T07:24:13.356-04:00The pencils are currently undergoing lightfast tes...The pencils are currently undergoing lightfast testing, and results will be available soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15491623505057710145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-6535160584473828802014-05-06T07:17:21.408-04:002014-05-06T07:17:21.408-04:00Hi Dina, great review on these pencils, thanks! I ...Hi Dina, great review on these pencils, thanks! I am sure these are great as a cheaper alternative for customers if they resolve the breaking issue. We are looking to purchase a good quality pencil for a craftshop from a friend but I am still in doubt about the choice between a good wax or good oil based pencil. I use the old Karisma's, Derwent Color soft and some Prisma's and I love working with those pencils. But I am wondering about the oil based(harder) pencils. warm greet MirandaMirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04987443350015952446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-66797464518757118502014-05-05T20:03:28.268-04:002014-05-05T20:03:28.268-04:00Terrific review. I would be reluctant to buy these...Terrific review. I would be reluctant to buy these pencils due to the replacement issue. ThanksIrish Cherokeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12755473325320375338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-71941199150857649262014-05-05T19:09:37.799-04:002014-05-05T19:09:37.799-04:00Great review I wonder like normal pencil crayons i...Great review I wonder like normal pencil crayons if you give them a quick 15 sec nuke and let them cool would the lead rejoin together cause that seems like a huge loss when only sold in a kit <br />thanks for sharing thisNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183033370192889331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-19826016697388498222014-05-05T13:05:05.866-04:002014-05-05T13:05:05.866-04:00WOW Dina - thanks. I appreciate your time and eff...WOW Dina - thanks. I appreciate your time and effort on this.<br />you do beautiful work, and I do so enjoy visiting.<br />Thank you.<br />Sandra ltbslbt17https://www.blogger.com/profile/15850176329229132395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-90263409705366253902014-05-05T11:54:20.150-04:002014-05-05T11:54:20.150-04:00An excellent, impartial, honest review. TFS!
An excellent, impartial, honest review. TFS!<br />JanRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12346096608614114604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36717478.post-10342429766464180592014-05-05T11:35:12.131-04:002014-05-05T11:35:12.131-04:00What an excellent review. Thank you! What an excellent review. Thank you! Heidi MyLittleStampingBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12068305389582448649noreply@blogger.com