Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer Watercolour Pencil Review & Demo

In this video I'll be having a thorough look at and giving my opinion on the Albrecht Dürer watercolour pencil 36 set. First we'll be taking a look at the packaging and pencils themselves, then swatching and testing the pencils' properties and finally demonstrating this set in an artwork timelapse. Find extra delicious bites of information by expanding this description box!

Apologies that this video is up a week later than usual- I ran into a lot of issues with the edit and voice-over but wanted to make sure that you guys were still getting a good quality video! Last week I uploaded a couple of livestreams instead as a way to at least offer something, but I don't plan on having livestreams as a regular video replacement in the future (they'll be a little bonus!).
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Time stamps:
Intro: 0:00
Packaging: 0:31
Leaflet: 3:43
A look at the pencils: 4:17
Swatching: 6:13
Properties & Techniques: 8:45
Sharpening: 14:18
Demo:
Process explanation: 15:55
More properties, technical specs, opinions: 18:20
Summary: 24:35
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Mentioned videos:
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Materials:
*Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer 36 set:

*Pastelmat paper (buttercup):

*Caran d'Ache waterbrushes

-Derwent Superpoint Mini crank sharpener

-Faber Castell Trio sharpener
-Frisk Artist's Pink Masking fluid
-Prismacolor col-erase coloured pencils
-Derwent Battery powered eraser
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I forgot to mention in the video that 64 of the 120 pencils in this range will last longer than 100 years. Also the Blue Wool scale ranges from 1 to 8- 1 is the lowest score and 8 is the highest.

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No music or intro to this one! I wanted to try something different :) Let me know what you think!
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[GeezLouiseArtist]

This is honestly the best review I have ever seen! I have been wanting these pencils for long, but your review was so thourough I don't think I can wait till my birthday! :D

[azalea]

Dear Claudia, it is always such a pleasure to watch your reviews. You have clearly a very structured and academic approach to your subject matter, so your viewers get a comprehensive account of the product. In addition, you are a highly skilled and experienced artist, so I always enjoy to see you paint. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills.

[juststartingover]

I love how you used spray to develop a blurred background! Your review/demo was very helpful. I have this set but have never been pleased with outcomes. I will now try application the way you have shown. Thank you!

[novepipps]

Am genuinely amazed at how detailed this review is. I'm not even looking to buy these pencils but I watched the whole thing lol. 🙃

[ellym]

Your demonstration really helped me understand how these pencils work.
You are so organized and talented. 🥰

[scottwalker]

Your reviews and demos leave everyone else's in the dust. Very much appreciated. Thank you.

[juststartingover]

Love that spray background technique too

[cLorraine]

I have the boxed set of Magnus pencils. A Christmas gift to myself. I love them and I can see I’ll need to supplement them with some pencils sourced open stock.

[jimbrennan]

Jim Brennan - Excellent commentary by the artist, very thorough and covered all issues. BRAVO

[fruitpowerofeden-]

It is nice to see a detailed review like this. I have been contemplating buying this set in the tin-case-form myself. Your review has definately helped narrow my choices down. Thank you.

[NyaMoon_]

My boyfriend gave me the 48 set as a christmas present *.* they are amaing and I´m really looking forward for using them a lot :D

[yolandaantony]

A very concise description of the quality of the pencils from the box to the ability of the pencils. Needless to say the minutely described drawing and colouring presentation A master class! Congratulations! Your various demonstrations and comments have helped me a lot in choosing which watercolour pencils to buy. I am going to take a botanical illustration course and your videos have been extremely educational. Please continue to enlighten us all with your talent as an artist and as a teacher. Many, many thanks.

[elizabethdillinger]

Claudia what a fantastic review.. A huge thank you. I’ve been researching watercolor pencils this truly cemented me into purchasing a set.. thanx!

[clairewalters]

Have had and used these pencils for over 30 yrs & as I own quite a few different brands, including Derwent & prismacolor I still think these are the best in both wet & dry mediums. Thanks for your review.

[alanjameson]

I encountered the same problem with sharpening the AD watercolour pencils. I used a small piece of sandpaper to sand away the ridges and make the pencils round for about 3cm from the tip, and they sharpen up wonderfully. It looks dodgy, but I can live with that. Many thanks for the video--I think I must look into a wiro watercolour journal (I haven't seen them) and a waterbrush.

[ellym]

I took out my 36 set and looking at the colors made me happy. Thank you for your video.

[maureennevers]

Lovely and informative, as usual! I am so interested to know how/why you choose a particular pencil set for a particular project or drawing. So many of the pencils seem to have overlapping qualities, I can’t imagine how you decide which to use. I also wonder how much of the choice is based on the pencil features versus preferred experience in the moment. Would love to see a video where you showed completed works and discussed what materials you used and why you chose them 😊

[garayworkshop]

Best review ever... not just of pencils, as a review in general... no BS, just facts, I didn't even notice it took 26 minutes.

[stanstevens]

Being a lazy old so-and-so it's very much appreciated that you take the time to test all these products to such great depth. Going to have to get myself a set!

[jimgordon]

This girl has turned this into a science. She is very informative. the bird looks good.