Faber-Castell Gelatos Colors Set, Translucents - Water Soluble Pigment Crayons - 12 Translucent Colors

Very expensive but nice product, used in mix media. 3 stars for price otherwise 5 stars for quality.

日本の画材屋さんではまだ扱っていない新しい画材です。 クレヨンの様な質感が滑らかで楽しいか着心地。発色も良く他の画材との相性もいいので新しい表現を探している方にお勧めします。

The review for these Bright Gelatos could be summed up in one word: PERFECTION. Since it's impossible for me to leave a review that short (seriously - I might even call myself grandiloquent...no, I wouldn't - I'd call myself a big mouth lol), I have to tell you why I find them to be totally superb. Let's talk about the color - delicious bright shades of tropical colors. These are the colors I would surround myself with in my world. I love how vivid and luscious they are. Consistency: Like a velvety lipstick, they lay down color on every surface I've tried with splendid results. It doesn't take much to create a piece that really sings - especially when water is added. Using the included paintbrush with some water will allow you to move these yummy creams around your project with incredible ease. Adding a little water will just turn these into succulent watercolors - adding more water will allow you to achieve the "washed out" look that is so popular right now. (See my photo of the house I made with these.) The included paintbrush: LOVE the quality! Usually brushes that are included with a kit (of any sort) are awful...but this one isn't. I really do ADORE it! I have used it for so many things. It's my favorite brush and I get small panic attacks when I think about how I'll get along when it's done. Hasn't lost a single hair, is firm, but not too firm, picks up the perfect amount of water...ahhh. I love this thing! Versatility: Gelatos will work on just about any substrate you're pondering. You also have tons of options when it comes to putting them on the substrate...slice of a little and put it in some water in a spray bottle and mist it on your project. Apply directly from the tube. Use a paintbrush. Use a wet paintbrush. Use a cotton bud. A tissue. Your finger. A palette knife. Dauber. Sponge. It's late, I'm tired and not feeling creative right now - but you get the idea. Gelatos are fantastic for experienced artists and newbies alike. They are my new favorite supply - which says a lot. (My house is like a mix of Hobby Lobby, Michael's, and Dick Blick combined....but only because I would need the square footage of all three of those stores to properly store all my supplies!) Workable fixative seems to hold these in place, although I have to say that I haven't noticed any color change when adding another wet medium AFTER these have THOROUGHLY DRIED. I also like to use a combination of clear gesso and clear varnish (in a thin coat) to make sure everything stays the same on a prior layer, while adding some tooth for a new layer. If you are looking for an amazing colorful supply, CLICK BUY!! What are you waiting for? Oh - and these also come with two sponge wedges (like make up applicators) - one soft and one hard. If these things would make me coffee in the morning, I would so run away with them.

This is my first try at gelatos. Really nice product I must say and as easy to use as watercolors. I like the crayon effect that makes background color really easy. Thanks for the quick shipping

É lindo! Chegou perfeito com esponjas e pincel Ansiosa por usar!

The Good: Great for building layers The not-so-good: Few colors available. No true yellow. Where is the red? Overall: Good quality. Pricy for the small-size sticks included. To really work with this, you'll need to buy other kits to complement the colors included.