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Ways to Blend Colored Pencils - Solvents, Blending Pencils, Gamsol and More

Sarah Renae Clark via YouTube

Overview

Explore 12 different techniques for blending colored pencils in this comprehensive 25-minute video tutorial. Learn how to use various tools and methods, including solvents, blending pencils, and Gamsol, to achieve smooth color transitions. Compare the effectiveness of each technique on different paper types for both wax-based Prismacolor Premier pencils and oil-based Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils. Discover professional blending tools like blending stumps, odorless solvents, powder blenders, and alcohol markers. Follow along with time-stamped sections covering burnishing, white pencil blending, and specialized products like Zest Pencil Blend. Gain valuable insights into achieving professional-looking results in your colored pencil artwork through this detailed exploration of blending methods.

Syllabus

Pencils and Paper
Burnishing
White Pencil
Blending Stump
Blender Pencils
Odorless Solvent
Gamsol
Zest Pencil Blend
Powder Blender
Alcohol Marker
Blender Pen

Taught by

Sarah Renae Clark

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