If you are one of those who just starting out with coloring books
for adults, you will be asking yourself a bunch of questions about what kind of
adult coloring supplies you should use to start your coloring journey and which
brands are the best for you..
So fortunately this post is just for you. I did some researches and
collect a group of good coloring tools that will be helpful for you.
First of all, I want to congratulate you because you have taken your
first step in this journey, and purchased one of those coloring books for adults, or at maybe just downloaded some free adult coloring pages.
Markers:
· PentelColor Pen, Set of 36, Assorted (S360-36): These are water-based markers, used
for a variety of applications, they are just perfect for artists/colorists,
designers, students and even children.
Colors included: Baby blue, Beige, Black, Blue, brown, Carmine, Coral pink,
Dark brown, Dark grey, Dark green, Dark red, Dull orange, Emerald green, Gold
ochre, Grayish green, Green, Heliotrope, Lemon Yellow, Light gray, Light green,
Magenta, Marine blue, Ochre, Olive green, Orange, Pale orange, Pink, Prussian
blue, Ram umber, Red, Silver gray, Sky blue, Steel blue, Turquoise, Violet and
Yellow.
Pros: Those markers are just perfect for coloring, they
don’t dry out quickly. The color selection is great and they are priced very
well.
Cons: The color of the caps is a bit misleading, so you should scribble
on a piece of paper before committing to your design just to make sure it's
what you want.
· CopicMarkers 12-Piece Sketch Basic Set: these are alcohol-based markers used
for art, architecture and fashion designers.
Pros: Copic markers are considered as the highest quality markers in the market. They apply very easily and smoothly to the page, and also they have a long life span.
Pros: Copic markers are considered as the highest quality markers in the market. They apply very easily and smoothly to the page, and also they have a long life span.
Cons: They
are not cheap (because of their highest quality), and just for the experienced
artists, so if you are a beginner you can invest your money in many other cheap
markers.
Colored Pencils:
· PrismacolorPremier Soft Core Colored Pencil, Set of 48 Assorted Colors (3598T): Those
colored pencils are great for blending, shading and layering. They came with a
range of 48 vibrant colors.
Pros: The lead is soft and flows nice on the paper and they are easy to
layer.
Cons: They are a little bit pricey, but the quality is there.
· SargentArt 22-7251 Colored Pencils, Pack of 50, Assorted Colors: They have a great
selection of colors, and come with pre-sharpened pencils. Those colors are
excellent for drawing, sketching, and coloring.
Colors included: White, Orange, Rose, Brown, Light Blue, Blue, Violet, Black, Yellow,
Light Green, Dark Green, Red, Golden Yellow, Yellow Orange, Pink, Yellow-Green,
Gray, Sea Green, Magenta, Red-Orange, Tan, Silver, Gold, Peach, Light Yellow,
Lemon Yellow, Salmon, Burnt Orange, Mahogany, Red Violet, Light Violet, Aqua
Green, Leafy Green, Burnt Sienna, Dark Brown, Dark Blue, Maize, Cherry Red,
Marine Blue, Navy Blue, Ocean Blue, Barrack Green, Olive Green, Blue Green,
Apple Green, Sap Green, Deep Blue, and Sky Blue. One additional White and Black
pencil included.
Pros: Those colored pencils are very cheap, they come pre-sharpened, and
their wood is very solid.
Cons: The color shown on the outside is a little bit misleading, it does
not match with the actual color that lays down.
Gel Pens:
· Fiskars GelPen 48-Piece Value Set: Those pens are a collection of distinctive inks that
will add beauty to your designs. They come with an assortment of colors, for
example: Neon, Metallic, Glitter and two colors swirled together.
Pros: You will get a variety of styles of pens: pastel, neon,
glitter… Also the ink quality is really great.
Cons: For
some styles, the ink does not apply easily.
· Gel Pensfrom Color Technik Offers Set of 40 Best Assorted: Are a collection of 40
unique and colorful gel pens, they can be used in many domains such as Arts
& Crafts, Scrap Books, School Projects, Party Invites, Greeting Cards, DIY
Decor, Doodle And Letters to Friends And Family.
Pros: Those gel pens have
a smooth ink that flows easily and dries fast.
Cons: The tips are
not fine point.
