After making the video about the Prismacolor Pencils I bought from Amazon, I was left with many questions, are they fake or are they real? So I decided to do a deep dive into them; I contacted Prismacolor themselves... and also a contact from a pencil company in China.
This video almost became a documentary into Fake Prismacolor Pencils, so its definitely worth watching until the end!
The full, unedited, normal speed, swatch of both sets of pencils is available here:- https://youtu.be/n06Vu3H6JA8
Note: This video has been uploaded in HD (1080p) which means the swatches are really clear and easy to see. If it looks blurry or low resolution to you, then check what resolution / quality is selected for your device under your youtube settings.
P.S. I know its Temu, but sometimes, I've no idea why, I say Temo... like Nemo... the fish 🤣
00:00:00 The story so far...
00:03:03 How do I know mine are real?
00:04:51 Opening the real Prismacolors
00:06:06 Comparing the boxes
00:10:42 Comparing the pencils
00:13:32 Swatching the Real Prismacolors (time-lapse)
00:18:51 Swatching the Fake Prismacolors (time-lapse)
00:20:15 Close-up Colour Comparison of Swatch
00:27:29 Comparing Colouring with Arrtx Pencils
00:35:46 Comparing the White Pencils
00:39:42 How do they Sharpen?
00:41:57 Pressure Test
00:44:55 Sarah Renae Clark's video on fakes
00:49:47 Discussing the White Undercoat
00:50:44 Gem from The Colour Cave's video on fakes
00:52:28 Contacting Prismacolor for Answers
00:56:52 What wood are these made from?
00:59:51 Speaking to a Chinese pencil factory
01:02:33 So, Who made these?
01:03:17 Back to the White Undercoat
01:04:28 The reply from Prismacolor
01:06:28 Are these seconds?
01:08:00 The Conclusion
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Amazon Links to items shown:-
Prismacolor 150 Pencils - https://amzn.to/47OL12V
Arrtx 126 Set - https://amzn.to/3Ommj29
Dahle Pencil Sharpener - https://amzn.to/3ES1s1p
The product links above are affiliate links. Using these links does not cost you any more, but I make a small commission... it's not enough to buy a unicorn but it helps to support my channel.
Thank you!
Where you can buy open stock Prismacolor Pencils in the UK:-
*https://www.artistpencilsonline.com/ (My recommendation, Brian is lovely!)
https://colourpencil.shop/
https://annswan.co.uk/product/prismacolor-coloured-pencil/
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Links to videos / colourists mentioned:-
13:56 @ColoringBliss Prismacolor Swatch Sheet:- https://www.coloringbliss.com/free-prismacolor-premier-colored-pencils-swatch-chart/
40:32 and 45:55 @SarahRenaeClark Prismacolor Video:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JGYDXee-iY
50:45 @TheColourCave Prismacolor Video:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLWxckcDUq4
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Intro / Outro Music:-
Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod
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