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How do you blend colored pencils together?
You can also use a colorless blending pencil to help blend colors without adding any further pigment. To do this, lay down a fine layer of colorless blender first and then add your lightest color. Dark colors can be difficult to blend once they stick to the paper fibers, so this base helps alleviate that issue.
Can you use coconut oil to blend colored pencils?
It turns out that there are many ways to blend colored pencils! You can use water or a variety of other liquids including coconut oil and alcohol.
Can I blend colored pencils with water?
Water can be used to blend color pencils if they are water-soluble. Most colored pencils use a wax or oil to bind the pigment into a pencil so these types of colored pencils will not blend with water. If you have watercolor pencils then these will definitely blend with water.
What is blending drawing technique?
Blending is a term used often in art, particularly in painting and drawing. It is the technique of gently intermingling two or more colors or values to create a gradual transition or to soften lines. As an artist, it’s important to practice blending in any medium you choose to work with.
Can you blend colored pencils with water?
What is the difference between a burnisher and a blender?
The Derwent blender is used to create a beautiful “watercolor” blend and soften the colors used without changing the tones of the colors, while the burnisher is used to add the polished, “matte” finish.
Can you blend colored pencils with baby oil?
Baby Oil – Baby oil has always been a popular choice for blending colored pencils. The oil dissolves the binder of the pencil allowing it to be spread easily over the surface. Baby oil is safe, odorless, and easily spread with a soft brush.
What is burnishing colored pencil?
Share: Burnishing involves layering and blending until no paper tooth shows through the colored pencil layers. To avoid contamination of lighter colors, the artist paints lighter areas first, using minimal pressure to layer lighter colors on top of darker colors.