How to use Caran d'Ache Neocolor 2 Crayons

In this video I'm giving you ideas on how you can use watercoluble crayons in your sketchbook. I'm blending them with water as well as using them like regular crayons. Have you tried these before?

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• Etchr „Perfect Sketchbook“

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[zenspark]

I love the watercolor crayons, I have been using them for 20 years. There are so many ways to use them. Try using a small brush with water on the crayon and use like watercolor for fine details. You can also use thin gesso to active them instead of plain water, that gives a more smooth pastel texture.

[NoeticNotary-sxec]

Not only did I love this video, but I’m loving trying to recreate … PLEASE more videos in this medium

[jkellyfamily]

I started with this same set and have added to my collection selectively over time. I love them. I love the variety of textures and effects you can achieve — or you can do like watercolor. And, they’re just so much fun to use! Btw, colored pencils layer beautifully over areas that have been wetted.

[mariac]

Wow-this was SO comprehensive. I really appreciate the amount of work you put into this and the various ways you used Neocolor 2s. I purchased 10 of them -my local art store sells them individually-and having so much fun. I feel like it has really loosened up my work and allows me to be more spontaneous and take more risks.

[changchesserly]

Brilliant tutorial! Thank you for taking the time to share your tips with us. 🙏🏼💕Water soluble crayons are one of my favorite mediums and I LOVE my Neo 2s!

[ChantelleArts]

I really need to give these pastels a try with water again because these are stunning!! 😍😍

[InkAndHueColoring]

Love these! I use them in coloring books and kind of feel like a “one trick pony” when it comes to the Neo 2’s. Thanks for inspiring me to try a few different techniques ❤

[AngelaStone-jskr]

You’re very talented! Remember, feed what you want to grow! Enjoy! God bless you mightily!😊

[yolive]

Thank you for explaining your process.

[jennywilliams]

I'm inspired. Need to get my Caran d-ache 2s out and play.

[SusansColorfulExpressions]

These are so cool. I need to use my Neocolors more.

[lisarubywinnie]

I have these...had them for over 5 years... I see them all the time on you tube.... ... love you're video's x

[NelaDunato]

I prefer to use them on primed paper (with gesso, matte medium, matte acrylic paint, or watercolor ground) because they blend easier (wet or dry) and there's no paper texture. I like the organic textures and marks the crayons themselves create, but the repetitive paper grain annoys me.

They're also my "secret" trick to fix failed watercolor paintings 😁

[purplestarkatz]

Get a palette before you go to sharpen the crayons, because you can totally rewet the shavings! I like to use one of the cheap plastic folding palettes, put the shavings into one well for each color, and then press them down and add some water until the shavings are covered. When dried, it kinda looks and works like gouache, and no waste! I don't sharpen every single crayon, I just sharpen the ones I really need for details.

[nancyburke]

I absolutely love the vibrant colors as that's my style! I feel the more intense, the better!

[samfromsocal]

Thank you for the demonstration and sharing your process with the Neocolor II pastels. I’ve been struggling with these and waiting for the moment when I fall in love with them. Your suggestions about the textured paper and the emphasis on their use in creating texture within an image really helps me. 👍

[jenemar]

This medium is SO appealing to me! If I didn't have so many unused art supplies already, I would be buying them today. I actually went to Amazon and added them to my cart, but I'm resisting. I would love to see more of this though because they look like a lot of fun. Maybe you can convince me that I can't live without them. Haha!

[Mary-dugq]

Thank you so much. I now know how to get past the “rough and messy” stage!

[ladydruuna]

I got mine (40 set) a few years ago and i love them. Bought a lot more colors of them over the years open stock. I am pretty happy with what i got now. Also if you need a sharp edge you can also just take the pigment right of the crayon with your damp/wet brush :D

[elizabaum]

I got myself a set of these for Christmas last year, but I've barely used them (mostly because of work busy season, but still!). I'd love to see more content around them. Anything to get me re-inspired to create with them.