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Colour Wheel 101: First steps to master colour theory
Understanding the basic colour wheel, including its limitations, is a great first step to understanding colour mixing.
A store-purchased colour wheel shows three primaries, plus the secondaries and tertiary colours. It’s misleading though, so don’t expect to be able to mix the exact colours on the wheel - it’s a guide.
There are different colour wheels available in stores. I’ll share what is on mine and how you can use it when painting. I'm using acrylic paint but the same concepts can be used for any paint medium.
Learn more on my blog: theweekendbeckons.com/colour-wheel-101-first-steps-to-master-colour-theory/
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Is pyrrole red acrylic paint worth trying?
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I’ve had a couple versions of pyrrole red in my pile of acrylic paint colours. When standing in the art store as an absolute beginner, both enticed me with their beautiful reds, each seeming to be a “classic” red. I’ve used them occasionally, but mostly relied on cadmium red and quinacridone magenta as my “warm” and “cool” reds. Now, I’m putting them to the test and seeing how they work and if ...
Cerulean blue and cerulean blue chromium acrylic - what’s the difference?
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Choosing a green-leaning blue for your palette can be tricky. Do you go for the dark phthalos? Or the paler ceruleans? This blog post looks at cerulean blue and a similar colour: cerulean blue chromium. Both paints are a middle value - not overly dark or pale. Landscape artists particularly love them because they are the colour of the sky, almost straight from the tube. Both are a somewhat brig...
Titan buff and N8 neutral gray acrylic paint
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Today I’m taking a closer look at two pale neutral acrylic paints - N8 neutral gray and titan buff. I’ve used titan buff quite extensively and have just recently added N8 neutral gray to my collection. Both are quite pale - they land at about 8 on a value scale from 1-10, with 1 being black and 10 being white. This means both are two steps darker than pure white. Either will be useful if you wa...
Learn to paint a strawberry in acrylics!
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I love summertime because it’s berry season! I love strawberries so much and they’re fun to paint too. I’ll show you how to paint a strawberry in acrylics. Strawberries are a simple subject to paint because they’re kind of an oblong ball-ish shape on one end, that tapers to a rounded point on the other end. Just think of it as a larger round ball connected to a smaller round ball with a tapered...
A close look at titanium white and zinc white acrylic paint
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I’ve been examining different similar acrylic paint colours, testing out colour mixes to see how the slight differences in hue might be useful (or not) as an acrylic artist. Today, I’m looking at titanium white and zinc white acrylic paint. These two white colours are the most common white acrylic paints. If you’re a beginner artist at the paint store, and you’re wondering which is the best one...
Paint a loose, colourful painting of pink peonies in acrylics
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Peonies are one of my favourite flowers. They are a large, multi-layered riot of petals, especially the double-flowering versions. I am fortunate to have several peony shrubs in my front yard and love when they bloom. Unfortunately, their blooming season is very short. Today, I’ll share how to capture their essence in a beautiful, loose acrylic painting so you can enjoy their beauty all year lo...
How to paint clouds in acrylic - great beginner project
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Painting clouds is a great skill to add to your repertoire. They’ve very common in landscapes, so it allows you to add another item to your artist’s mental library. Clouds are also a great way to practice painting in an energetic and loose style, since clouds come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Today I’ll share some tips on how to paint a few different clouds that you might see on a day with...
The perfect gray acrylic paint - Payne's Gray or Neutral Gray?
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Which gray is the best gray for your paint palette? I’m examining two versions of gray acrylic paint, including one of the most popular: payne’s gray. The second shade of gray is N5 Neutral Gray. Learn more on my blog: theweekendbeckons.com/the-perfect-gray-acrylic-paint/ My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BeckyJohnsonDesigns The following are Amazon links to some or all the supplies I used in ...
Speedball 4 in 1 pop-in brayer review
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I was searching for a better way to apply fabric ink to linoprints and came across the Speedball 4” Pop-In brayer set. It comes with five pieces including one handle and four different rollers that have different purposes. I decided to try it out and share my thoughts with you. Learn more on my blog: theweekendbeckons.com/speedball-pop-in-brayer-review/ My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BeckyJ...
Bone black and ivory black acrylic paint compared
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To many, black paint is black paint. They aren’t necessarily that different. But for an artist, you might want to get to understand the different versions of black paint available to you so you can make a worthwhile choice for your palette. In this post, I’m getting to know bone black and ivory black acrylic paint. Learn more on my blog: theweekendbeckons.com/bone-black-and-ivory-black-acrylic-...
Easy and amazing! Butterfly rainbow roll block print
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I love creating linocuts. A great project if you’ve done a couple block prints in the past and want to level up your prints is to take one lino block and print it with multiple colours in a gradient. This is called a rainbow roll and looks absolutely gorgeous! And it’s pretty simple to do. Learn more on my blog: theweekendbeckons.com/how-to-create-a-rainbow-roll-block-print/ My Etsy shop: www.e...
Paint a range of colours just using two acrylic paint colours
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If you’ve taken a look at some of the posts on my channel, you can probably figure out that I enjoy learning about acrylic paint colours and how they can be used together. One colour combo that I particularly love is burnt sienna and ultramarine blue. Learn more on my blog: theweekendbeckons.com/the-perfect-complementary-colours-burnt-sienna-and-ultramarine-blue/ My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/ca/s...
A closer look at carbon black and mars black acrylic paint
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Black paint is very controversial in the painting world. Some artists refuse to ever use it while others find it a handy shortcut to mix with other colours. This video looks at carbon black and mars black acrylic paint, sharing each colour's qualities and tests some colour mixes. Learn more on my blog: theweekendbeckons.com/the-scoop-on-carbon-black-and-mars-black-acrylic-paint/ My Etsy shop: w...
Review: disposable paper palette pads
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Disposable palette sheet are handy essentially eliminates cleanup because you just dispose of the palette sheet when you’re done with it. I compare three different disposable palette sheets, including the differences and similarities. Learn more on my blog: theweekendbeckons.com/lets-talk-disposable-palette-pads/ My Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BeckyJohnsonDesigns The following are Amazon li...
Why paint a monochromatic purple apple?
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Why paint a monochromatic purple apple?
Hansa yellow light and cadmium-free yellow light acrylic paint compared
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Hansa yellow light and cadmium-free yellow light acrylic paint compared
How to do a multi-colour jigsaw block print
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How to do a multi-colour jigsaw block print
Protecting gouache paintings with wax medium
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Protecting gouache paintings with wax medium
Let's talk yellow ochre and yellow oxide acrylics
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Let's talk yellow ochre and yellow oxide acrylics
All about raw sienna and burnt sienna acrylic paint
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All about raw sienna and burnt sienna acrylic paint
How to block print on fabric
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How to block print on fabric
Paint your own watercolour Christmas decorations on wood!
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Paint your own watercolour Christmas decorations on wood!
Paint the ocean using masking fluid
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Paint the ocean using masking fluid
Best sketchbook for acrylic painters
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Best sketchbook for acrylic painters
Raw and burnt umber - what's the difference?
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Raw and burnt umber - what's the difference?
Ternes Burton register pins and tabs
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Ternes Burton register pins and tabs
The basic watercolour supplies you need to get started
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The basic watercolour supplies you need to get started
Mixing colours with teal and cobalt turquoise acrylic paint
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Mixing colours with teal and cobalt turquoise acrylic paint
Beginner acrylic painting supplies
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Beginner acrylic painting supplies

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Rose-e3k3x
    @Rose-e3k3x 3 дні тому

    Thanks so much for doing these charts! I would enjoy it more if your hands were not covering the paper and your fingers were not flying around. Perhaps use the end of a pain brush to point out what you are talking about. I wanted to,see the results of the blue but your hands were always in the way.

  • @kitmuehlman8609
    @kitmuehlman8609 4 дні тому

    This helped me decide which red to buy. I'm looking for a stronger red and will be careful not to get it on my skin.

  • @andyrichards7388
    @andyrichards7388 7 днів тому

    Where would I get the container? Could I just use a Tupperware container

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 6 днів тому

      Quite a few art stores sell the container, as well as Amazon. I have some links to Amazon options below the video. You can make your own with Tupperware but my attempts in the past with parchment or wax paper haven't been great.

  • @Yohaan_8
    @Yohaan_8 12 днів тому

    As a aspiring graphic designer and one who just started learning, will this tool helpful ?

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 12 днів тому

      @@Yohaan_8 yes. Understanding the colour wheel can help you understand what colour combinations are pleasing. You might not need to understand colour mixing as much and you’ll also want to understand the additive colour wheel because that is the colour wheel that computer programs use (red, green and blue as the primaries which all mix to make white)

  • @XtianApi
    @XtianApi 24 дні тому

    So, I use all of these. Mechanical pencils in .3, .5 and .7. I use those with leads that are nearly unbreakable in normal use. You have to get the ones that are very flexible. I also have several clutch pencils, which, they do also make in click advance styles. Some of the rotrings are. Also, I like koh-i-nors for 2mm and 5.6mm clutches. Talk about shading, it's like a magic marker of the pencil world. Check em out. There's this great pencil sharpener that has two holes for sharpening pencils, one does the wood and then the other does the lead, so you can choose how much lead you want out of the pencil without using a knife or a razor. And on the side there are two holes for lead sharpening for clutch pencils. I love it. It's called the automatic Long Point. But be careful I think only the blue one has the lead pointers included. Oh also it comes with good German blades for the pencil sharpeners and it comes with two extra blades stored inside the pencil sharpener. And it's this little pocketable awesome sharpener and it's cheap! Or use the Mitsubishi lead pointer it's very awesome and very small. I do like The Staedtler because it has the two different options for a normal point and then the obscenely sharp stab you through your hand point.

  • @robappleby583
    @robappleby583 25 днів тому

    I use 0.5 and 0.7 pencils for several hours every day and never get the lead breaking. My use case is a bit different because I use them for mathematics, but still. I do also really enjoy using clutch pencils. I have a thirty year old Staedtler like yours and a couple of others (Rotring and Kaweco). I don’t really have a good excuse for owning six expensive pencils but I just enjoy using them.

  • @bsdbryn
    @bsdbryn Місяць тому

    Great video! If you’re not planning to use it for a few days is it best to let the sponge and paper dry up?

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 29 днів тому

      @@bsdbryn I find it’s okay for at least a week but if I don’t use it for a couple weeks, I get pools of water condensation on the inside. Use that timing as my rule of thumb as to whether I leave it or clean and dry it.

    • @bsdbryn
      @bsdbryn 29 днів тому

      Thank you! What all does a cleaning consist of? Removing excess paint from paper and sponge?

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 28 днів тому

      @ yes, and letting it dry

    • @bsdbryn
      @bsdbryn 28 днів тому

      Thanks for the feedback!

  • @Freeyourself206
    @Freeyourself206 Місяць тому

    2 hues

  • @vwood2
    @vwood2 Місяць тому

    Thank you - this is very helpful!. I was debating whether I’d find zinc white useful. I enjoy transparent colours and now understand what a gem it can be in the right circumstances.

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 Місяць тому

      @@vwood2 I’m learning more and more as I use it. Zinc white can be great for painting water or plants with a transparent glow of light

    • @vwood2
      @vwood2 Місяць тому

      @ Neat - I can see how it would work better than an opaque. I’ve been thinking about mist over water. Thanks for the tip :)

  • @mikustar263
    @mikustar263 Місяць тому

    Thank you! I couldnt think of any reason for the two holes and my leads kept breaking. Now I'm all set!

  • @jcepri
    @jcepri Місяць тому

    I LOVE this sharpener. I can get needle sharp points.

  • @Coco-ne5ix
    @Coco-ne5ix Місяць тому

    I thought you would explain the different mediums for acrylic paint.

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 Місяць тому

      @@Coco-ne5ix that’s an entire topic on its own and a great idea for future videos - thanks!

  • @AlexisSanchez-complexicality
    @AlexisSanchez-complexicality 2 місяці тому

    Very helpful, thank you!

  • @gaga1812
    @gaga1812 2 місяці тому

    cobalt blue mixes brings vibrancy no other blues can achieve.

  • @mqcarpenter
    @mqcarpenter 2 місяці тому

    What about mounted Lino blocks? I have considered a 1x4 frame around with the block in the middle but I’m concerned about accuracy with more variables like that

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 2 місяці тому

      I haven't used mounted Lino blocks in a while because they don't fit in my press. They have slightly taller pins, which might help with thicker mounted blocks.

  • @devinjansa9329
    @devinjansa9329 2 місяці тому

    I’m using I’m using 2b lead and it just keeps breaking

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 2 місяці тому

      I've never had that happen. Are you using the 2mm thick lead? How hard are you pressing while sharpening? It doesn't really need much pressure.

  • @alexrodriguez3211
    @alexrodriguez3211 2 місяці тому

    I really like this idea. I invest too much emotion in my paintings starting out and I think this will help me practice ideas without too much attachment. Thanks for sharing.

  • @francesmalcolm5565
    @francesmalcolm5565 2 місяці тому

    Super useful, thanks!❤

  • @eloradanan1837
    @eloradanan1837 2 місяці тому

    Just what I was lekking for...thank you

  • @dmortelli1
    @dmortelli1 2 місяці тому

    Just found your channel!! Love it! Keep up the good work. I especially love the pigment comparisons. Thank you for sharing your hard work!

  • @drbhansali
    @drbhansali 2 місяці тому

    Excellent work.Please keep showing comparisons of various colours

  • @jsprite123
    @jsprite123 3 місяці тому

    I wished you had used real Alizarin Crimson. Most Alizarin Crimson "hues" contain a quinacridone (magenta, red, rose, etc.) as its base (or sometimes, as the only pigment).

  • @nobody___knows
    @nobody___knows 3 місяці тому

    Thats been really helpful, thank you!

  • @CodyCannon11
    @CodyCannon11 3 місяці тому

    Actually, the Staedler Mars does have a lead sharpener on the top… it’s the hole on the top of the button. It’s not on the inside hole like other lead pointers, it’s on the outside. It won’t get as sharp as your lead sharpener you bought, but it works good enough. Only downside is when you finish, you should dump the graphite out of the cap.

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 3 місяці тому

      @@CodyCannon11 thanks for sharing! I tested it out and it’s a bit messy for at home while I have the external sharpener but will be great for when travelling

    • @CodyCannon11
      @CodyCannon11 3 місяці тому

      @@theweekendbeckons9439 I’m glad it worked out for you. Happy drawing!

  • @minnami778
    @minnami778 3 місяці тому

    Thank you very much for this mixing series. It’s very helpful ❤

  • @martinanelsonartandpsychol6478
    @martinanelsonartandpsychol6478 3 місяці тому

    thank you for the comparison Have not found much about Zinc-White.😊

  • @mdozdor
    @mdozdor 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for your video. Just wondering if you have come across an acrylic 'warm' grey paint. If you have, what brand and color name is it please?

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 3 місяці тому

      Not exactly. You could try a raw umber, which is an inexpensive paint available from most paint companies.. It's definitely a brown but could be considered towards a greyed-out brown. You could also add a touch of raw umber or an orangey-yellow (like a cadmium yellow medium) to a grey to warm it up a touch.

  • @jaycc2704
    @jaycc2704 3 місяці тому

    Vibram are a con I had continental much better material and lasted me 9 years.

  • @Houston62
    @Houston62 3 місяці тому

    Great solution with Titan Buff! Very insightful. Thank you.

  • @laurberum
    @laurberum 3 місяці тому

    Dónde puedo comprar estos accesorios? 🙏🏻

  • @erege09
    @erege09 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for showing me how to use this one. I literally went and bought and old vintage point sharpener because I thought these ones were garbage that never worked.

  • @Sonora-ij8bc
    @Sonora-ij8bc 3 місяці тому

    Apparently the first number relates to the depth, with 1 being flat and 15 being deep. The second number is the max witdth of the cutting face in mm.

  • @dinarafatieieva2382
    @dinarafatieieva2382 4 місяці тому

    Hello, thank you so much for amazing video! Colors from Golden so beautiful and more deep, rich and bright. Instead of a lot colors better buy this set of colors. Which Cadmium Yellow do you use - light, medium or medium nue?

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 4 місяці тому

      I use cadmium medium, usually the cadmium-free version from liquitex but the true version from Golden is very nice.

  • @JP-dv7rf
    @JP-dv7rf 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this, it's very helpful!

  • @waynezhen2462
    @waynezhen2462 4 місяці тому

    thank you!

  • @roxyjohnson5112
    @roxyjohnson5112 4 місяці тому

    I love paint and have both.

  • @j4hrul391
    @j4hrul391 4 місяці тому

    The pencil has a built in lead pointer

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 4 місяці тому

      @@j4hrul391 some do but the ones I have unfortunately don’t so a separate sharpener is needed

    • @j4hrul391
      @j4hrul391 4 місяці тому

      Oh bummer

  • @DrJohnJunghans
    @DrJohnJunghans 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the work… in future videos, you should try to eliminate the brush cleaning noise.

  • @bergesfrank001
    @bergesfrank001 5 місяців тому

    Good explanation, thanks!

  • @onthe_tlctip
    @onthe_tlctip 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for the video!! I bought yellow oxide instead of ochre to paint along with Bob Ross (naturally 😅) and I thought I really screwed up big time but comparing them online I couldn't really see much of a difference. This video is very helpful!! Would you recommend adding some red to the oxide to make it more ochre-y?

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 5 місяців тому

      @@onthe_tlctip you could add the tiniest bit if you’d like but I would probably use it as-is

  • @AnnQuigley
    @AnnQuigley 5 місяців тому

    Thanks that was very helpful! ✏️

  • @janicecana1780
    @janicecana1780 5 місяців тому

    Hi! Can I use this recipe fir mixed berries ?

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 5 місяців тому

      I don't know if it would work. I tried with sour cherries, thinking that they'd be sour enough but it didn't work. It was very sweet and cloying. Raspberries have just the right level of sourness for this recipe.

  • @raynazario6495
    @raynazario6495 5 місяців тому

    Awesome Video Thanks! What happens when the eraser gets dried? can It be fixed?

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 5 місяців тому

      @@raynazario6495 I’ve never had it dry out. Maybe after decades, but in that case, I might just toss it and get a new one.

  • @mjparent222
    @mjparent222 5 місяців тому

    very good presentation. thank you.

  • @Astral_Clover
    @Astral_Clover 5 місяців тому

    INSTRUCTIONS that came with Sta-Wet : 1-SOAK - just one piece- of the white paper sheets in HOT TAP WATER. (I fill up my clean sink about 1-2 inches of hot water to do this) OR put piece of white paper in a microwave safe bowl & microwave 3-5min or until water boils. 2- YELLOW SPONGE is to be SOAKED in cold water & wring out 1/2 of the water of sponge. 3- Place the SPONGE in first, smooth side up, then your paper. Use a paper towel to wipe off excess water. If it’s the 1st time using sponge- rinse it thoroughly under RUNNING water. DARK COLORS sometime bleed so FYI CLEAN UP- simply rinse out the sponge, you can do the same with the paper. Doesn’t have to be perfect! Especially if you’re using good quality paints. ❤

  • @kadrir6573
    @kadrir6573 5 місяців тому

    As I was standing literally 1 hour ago in front of the store shelf and tried to guess, which white I need, I ended up buying neither, but now I know that I should probably head back and buy Titanium white. Thank you so much for your video and it couldn't come on more right time. :D

  • @brandyabdelaziz4430
    @brandyabdelaziz4430 5 місяців тому

    Should I scrape the paint that dried off then soak it I only used it once so far. But paint is drying so I can scrape off paint and reuse the same side of paper or flip paper

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 5 місяців тому

      @@brandyabdelaziz4430 you can scrape off the paint and then wipe clean with a paper towel. If I find it’s drying, spritz it with water to keep it from drying

  • @AlphaburnerAW
    @AlphaburnerAW 5 місяців тому

    Is there not a sharpener in the top section? There is on my 2mm pencils.

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 5 місяців тому

      Not on the pencils themselves! That would be very handy.

    • @AlphaburnerAW
      @AlphaburnerAW 5 місяців тому

      At some point take the top off and turn the lead in the top hole, mine has a sharpener.

    • @AlphaburnerAW
      @AlphaburnerAW 5 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/video/u9PE-de_0ws/v-deo.htmlsi=oVJzcArGtoe1qvcK

    • @AlphaburnerAW
      @AlphaburnerAW 5 місяців тому

      ua-cam.com/users/shortsxUTevQKlHtQ?si=uHPK38sPEEe_0cw9

    • @AlphaburnerAW
      @AlphaburnerAW 5 місяців тому

      Try this one if you get a chance. Uni Mitsubishi Pencil Pocket Sharpener DPS6001P For Sharpener 2.0mm Wick Holder

  • @DVNGhostNBUNNy
    @DVNGhostNBUNNy 6 місяців тому

    Mine didn’t come with directions and I couldn’t figure out why I payed 20$ for it! Then I discovered you have to add water but I didn’t know how so thank you thank you thank you so much!!!

  • @LilNYMama
    @LilNYMama 6 місяців тому

    I keep breaking my leads. Still😢

    • @theweekendbeckons9439
      @theweekendbeckons9439 6 місяців тому

      Oh no! That's such a disappointment. How heavy are you pressing? Or maybe it's the brand of lead?