Unboxing & Swatching Tri-Blend Markers by Spectrum Noir (plus a free printable swatch chart!)

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  • Опубліковано 19 гру 2024

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  • @margokraus6371
    @margokraus6371 Рік тому

    You are fantastic! I just ordered the Spectrum Noir tri blend markers. I got a tri blend marker from SSS for Feb Card kit. I am so happy it is different from the ones in the set. I don't have Copic, I use Ohuhu and they are fabulous. Thank you so much for the free printable swatch chart it made my life much easier. I downloaded it and printed it out. I just need to do the coloring! fun fun fun!

  • @dianec3279
    @dianec3279 3 роки тому

    So I just watched this video and of course had no idea about these and I literally just got a giant 72 pack of Copics like 2 months ago. Ugh!!! I’m kinda kickin myself, but… there’s always a butt…☺️…I was so happy to hear you prefer the bullet nib. I do too! So, when I ordered the markers I got the classic. Those all have the bullet and a chisel. I really do love them so I’m not complaining. All I needed was a nice chart to show which ones blend together nicely and your chart is so stinking sweet. Love it! Thanks Cathy! 🤗

  • @cardsbydannii
    @cardsbydannii 4 роки тому +1

    I am a beginner when it comes to alcohol markers. I always thought Copics are very pricy and money is tight. I therefore bought the Spectrum Noir Triblend Markers and I love them. They do a fantastic job and blend well. Thank you for the cute download chart!

  • @suecummings3277
    @suecummings3277 3 роки тому

    I have both boxes of tri blend. I made a baby card coloring the animals that I used - this was my first time. I was very pleased how it came out. My nephew and his wife loved the card.

  • @vikkiprendergast2609
    @vikkiprendergast2609 Рік тому

    Hi. Ive just brought these pens and cant wait to have a play. Oh and thank you for the chart, it will come in handy. X

  • @suecummings3277
    @suecummings3277 3 роки тому

    Cathy - thanks for the chart, I will print it out this week. I have the box set - light and dark. Also I bought the set of Spertrum noir light. It is good to use to blend with.🥰❤️💕🌹

  • @leedslass09
    @leedslass09 4 роки тому

    Thank you Cathy, I do love your channel and appreciate your honest views, and you are hilarious

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      You are so welcome, Seona!

  • @jenniferflatt2771
    @jenniferflatt2771 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the printable!! I love these markers!

  • @lorispitzer8289
    @lorispitzer8289 3 роки тому

    Hi, CZ - I bought maybe 8 of these S N markers ... so that gives me 24 shades. I did that when I was considering whether to buy Copics or not. I see another commenter's name below - I bought my Copics from her (she mentions that Copics are not her 'jam') but bought these just before that. I will have to get these out and use them before they dry out, it sounds like. Thanks for the free download to make a swatch set. You're terrific and I enjoy these videos!
    Lori S in PA

  • @kimbain4368
    @kimbain4368 4 роки тому +2

    What a great concept for the blending-impaired. Brilliant! Thanks for the tip!

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @CraftyAccents
    @CraftyAccents 4 роки тому

    Hi Kathy, I just purchased both of the triblend marker sets as a Christmas present to myself.They are fantastic! They perform well. The colors are intense and the bullet tip is my favorite as well. I have a ton of copics and am seriously thinking about getting rid of them. Most of the colors in the copic sets I don't even use. These triblend sets are compact and take up way less room in my already crowded craft room. And not thinking about having to pick colors that go together well is so wonderful. So glad I purchased them. Merry Christmas!

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      That is awesome to hear! I just filmed a video coloring an image using them for the first time and I'm so happy with how it came out. That video will be ready next week but… I'm going to put these markers to the test for sure!

  • @kathycamasso6672
    @kathycamasso6672 3 роки тому

    I'm not sure how I missed this last month but by coincidence, I bought a 6-pack of these markers this week to try them out! I had seen Vicky P. using them and and thought they looked great! I have quite a few Copics but never bought them in sets of 3 for that perfect blend; these take out all the guesswork! And thanks for the swatch chart, I love it!

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  3 роки тому

      Hope you enjoy it!

  • @lsmerchek
    @lsmerchek 4 роки тому

    Thank you sooooo much for the chart!! I have been using these for a while and I love love love them. I even asked for the new ones with the brush tip for Christmas. I didn't have a chart until now so thank you!!

  • @tamarachurchill1663
    @tamarachurchill1663 4 роки тому

    Enabler Alert! I just picked this set up on Amazon for $80.00....excited to get these as I have tried a few of the cheaper alcohol marker alternatives, and while the markers/colors were great, there just weren't enough gradiated colors to get a good blend. Will be waiting to try these!

  • @bethjeans3780
    @bethjeans3780 4 роки тому +2

    I love playing with color (inks, paint, more, even pops of color with Zigs or paint pens). But “coloring” is so not my jam, so I’m not the best judge of these. But we were given three at a Stamp & SB Expo class in 2019. The good: the tri-color blending and the large diameter - more comfortable for some hands. The not so hot: no refills so more plastic for the landfill, and pulling apart a marker repeatedly to go back and forth between light/med/dark. I bet they’d be great for many people though.

  • @erinbeasley8494
    @erinbeasley8494 4 роки тому

    Thanks so much for the printable Cathy! I love my triblend markers... but i hadn’t swatched them. I also craft in my craft/dining room and your work really inspires me. Thank you ❤️

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      Have fun swatching! I have a video coming soon using my pens for the first time to color an image. I think I'm hooked!

  • @debbiehaney8996
    @debbiehaney8996 4 роки тому +4

    Oh my gosh! I haven’t even watched this video yet, but I’m so excited to see it later. I have just gotten the triblend markers in the last week and have loved using them. Trying to figure out colors that worked together with other single color markers was just too intimidating for a me as a beginner. Can’t wait to carve out some time to watch what you create with them, your thoughts etc.

  • @Aliciacapturedmoments
    @Aliciacapturedmoments 4 роки тому +3

    Have them all and love them!

  • @midnightcrafter1618
    @midnightcrafter1618 4 роки тому

    I love these markers!! I will definitely need to download and swatch the markers. Thank you!! I also have the skin tone markers from them. They are wonderful!

  • @janiceharrison8397
    @janiceharrison8397 4 роки тому

    😮I love this concept! I am a newbie to alcohol markers and really could not see buying all those Copic...$$$$
    This looks like a GREAT alternative.
    Thanks for the intro video!

  • @carnationrose21
    @carnationrose21 4 роки тому

    Cathy, you are someone after my own heart! I just love this video (and the free download). I have not only the Essentials, but I also have the Deep Blends, and the Essentials BRUSH (I want to play with them too) sets. Thank you for helping me to more motivated in doing more with them.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      You are so welcome!

  • @mck9496
    @mck9496 4 роки тому

    This is so exciting! Copics are beyond my budget, especially if I risk choosing blends and make a mistake. Thanks for reviewing; you are a trusted source!

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @tracydibsdale4004
    @tracydibsdale4004 4 роки тому +1

    Mmmm worth thinking about when lockdown does one !!!

  • @debbiethomas3517
    @debbiethomas3517 4 роки тому +1

    I bought that set a year or so ago and love them! Now I must go swatch them. Thank you!

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому +1

      Have fun!

    • @veramats
      @veramats 4 роки тому

      Has Spectrum Noir fixed the dried out ink problem? I have their basic alcohol ink markers and most of them dried out after a few months. I want to invest in alcohol ink markers, but I’m not sure I can trust Spectrum Noir again.

    • @debbiethomas3517
      @debbiethomas3517 4 роки тому

      @@veramats
      I’ve had to replace a couple of my tri-blends, but only because I used them a lot! I have a lot of the original spectrum noir alcohol markers that are still good, but I don’t use them very often since I got the tri-blends.

    • @veramats
      @veramats 4 роки тому +1

      @@debbiethomas3517 Thanks for the reply!

  • @lizzyhill6233
    @lizzyhill6233 Рік тому

    Thank you very much for the chart

  • @Morwenna21
    @Morwenna21 3 роки тому

    Many thanks for the chart!

  • @totogal62
    @totogal62 4 роки тому

    I love my Tri-Blend markers!

  • @patticallihan8515
    @patticallihan8515 4 роки тому

    Hi Cathy. I bought several of these to try also. I like them the downsize is your getting less in the whole pen because it’s split into three but I do like that color all match on one pen. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas 🎄🎁🧑‍🎄☃️❄️☕️

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому +1

      Merry Christmas to you!

  • @kimgrimes632
    @kimgrimes632 4 роки тому

    Thanks for that. I’ve been considering these. I want copics, but it will be a good while until I can figure out what to blend with what. These eliminate that stress. Christmas is just around the corner too...

  • @Pebblesmas
    @Pebblesmas 4 роки тому

    Yep LOVE them too, thx4 sharing.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @phylsfluff
    @phylsfluff 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the swatch sheet!

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      You are so welcome!

  • @5desertgirl
    @5desertgirl 4 роки тому +1

    I got these a month or so ago and I really liked them when swatching. Hope to use them more very soon! Thanks for the video!

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      Glad you like them!

  • @jennifermitchell9282
    @jennifermitchell9282 4 роки тому

    Thank you this is an answer to my prayers! I had no idea these existed, I struggle with blending, I have a few copics but can not justify the money at my skill level. I just ordered myself a Christmas gift!

  • @teresafarrington7008
    @teresafarrington7008 4 роки тому

    I have these markers and really like them. Agree that they are a great value. I just need to practice my coloring more! 😊

  • @susandavenport9257
    @susandavenport9257 4 роки тому

    Just ordered one (my first one!) to try out. May have to invest in more . . . Thanks for the chart!

  • @trice9663
    @trice9663 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for the chart. ❤️

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      You are so welcome

  • @marleneoldham4494
    @marleneoldham4494 4 роки тому +1

    We’re in lockdown so can’t go into stores but in order to support local businesses, doing curbside pickup. Bought some individual ones from one store and they were the tips you show. Bought another bunch from another store and they have brush tips. That’ll teach me to ask the right questions. Sets not available locally although likely more economical to buy that way. Question: is it damaging to the tips to use on heat embossed images?

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      Hey Marlene, I don't know the answer to that question per se. Someone left me a comment once and told me they were. I don't know for sure. Anyone else want to weigh in?

  • @stefaniestaniak4329
    @stefaniestaniak4329 4 роки тому

    Great review, thanks.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Eldi10
    @Eldi10 4 роки тому

    I have tri markers and I have re-filled some of them. So it can be done😊

  • @susanbeane6564
    @susanbeane6564 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for the swatch pages! I only wish I’d been smart enough to print them out on nice paper instead of copy paper. I don’t think the colors will be quite the same. Oh well, live and learn - it’s better than what I had, which where the pen caps and they were not even close. (Altenew pens)

  • @jesusatan3020
    @jesusatan3020 4 роки тому +1

    Love my triblend!

  • @sandrawijckmans4306
    @sandrawijckmans4306 4 роки тому +1

    I love the spectrum noir tri blends have them al

  • @k30gentle
    @k30gentle 4 роки тому +3

    I've had these for awhile so I definitely had to get refills and see how that went. They do dry out pretty fast, especially the most used colors, like my greens and blues. And I did refill them, just fine and it works great! I took the entire ink felt out and refilled just a little. Then filled some ink through the tip. Worked great, I think! Not sure if that is the MFG way of doing it but just FYI!

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому +3

      Good to know! I was wondering who might have done this already!

    • @Pebblesmas
      @Pebblesmas 4 роки тому +2

      Thx 4 sharing!!!

  • @chantallvanholten4409
    @chantallvanholten4409 4 роки тому

    this is the one for me, i love it, my struggle is the blending, many times there is goes wrong.....

  • @ruthparmenter7156
    @ruthparmenter7156 4 роки тому

    Thanks for the demo and swatch sheet Cathy. I had never heard of these before! I'm just wondering what ink pad you would recommend for stamping and the best cardstock for blending the colours? Thanks Ruth

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому +1

      I would use Memento Tuxedo Black or Simon Says Stamp Intense Black. Both are alcohol ink friendly!

    • @ruthparmenter7156
      @ruthparmenter7156 4 роки тому +1

      @@czdesign Thanks Cathy I have Memento so that is good. Would your preference be Neenah cardstock or are there others that work just as well?

  • @MissChelle
    @MissChelle 4 роки тому +1

    I’m in Australia and they are hard to find in stock, I can only find one supplier and they are way overpriced, or I could buy them from the US online and pay $20+ for shipping. Aaarrgghhh!
    Oops sorry I’m talking about the brush tip ones. I really love my Copic sketch pens and would love these for ease of tone combinations. ❤️🇦🇺

  • @leeminer1939
    @leeminer1939 4 роки тому +1

    Well that was a handy intro and timely because I was gritting my teeth over should I dive into copics. Now I can toe-in-the-water instead. TY!

  • @basgetti
    @basgetti 2 роки тому

    Not sure how I missed this video before! I love MOST of my Spectrum Noir Triblends, but have been having trouble getting the Hydrangea Blend actually blending. The darker one just seems to have so much more red than the first two. Is it just me? I'm really trying to figure this one out.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  2 роки тому +1

      Sometimes markers can do that, I think? I'm not 100% sure, but It's not just you!

    • @basgetti
      @basgetti 2 роки тому

      @@czdesign thanks for the validation! Any suggestions?

  • @shellyp8731
    @shellyp8731 4 роки тому

    Glad you didn’t ruin that beautiful mani! 😜 Gotta think about these markers...I prefer the bullet nibs also! Thanks!

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      Mani care always comes first. Lol!

  • @Marilynlovesebiking
    @Marilynlovesebiking 4 роки тому +2

    I just recently got these and love them. I love swatching colors. Yeah, unwrapping them is not much fun. I found that if you find the tear strip, pull it close along the length of the pen to open. For using these markers there is an instruction sheet in the box. I too love the bullet nibs. Since they are 8 inches long, I have mine is a set of clear acrylic drawers.

  • @valeriew5113
    @valeriew5113 4 роки тому +2

    I love mine, price is great, and 3 colours in 1 is good for me.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому +1

      I agree! And they are great colors! Makes me want more now.

    • @valeriew5113
      @valeriew5113 4 роки тому +1

      @@czdesign I have the brush tips, but after Christmas will get the nibs. I love the fact that the colour choices are all there in one pen. Can’t wait to have you teaching in Crop and Create card making class. Love your videos

  • @amyfouts9781
    @amyfouts9781 4 роки тому

    Thank u so much. How is the quality of the noir spectrum markers compared 2 copic markers? That is an awesome price 4 - 3 color alcohol markers in 1. Have an awesome day.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому +1

      I am no expert on Copic, but they look similar on paper to my eye. I'm sure a more experience colorer would have a different perspective. I plan to use these on upcoming projects to get a better feel for them!

  • @toandiloya585
    @toandiloya585 3 роки тому

    Can the Tri-Blend Spectrum Noir markers be applied to red rubber/photopolymer stamps then stamp on cardstock like a person can do with the Stampin Up write markers?
    Rose Marie

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  3 роки тому

      I don't think it's advisable. Because of the alcohol. I think. The Stampin' Up! markers are water-based.

  • @jwalker7890
    @jwalker7890 4 роки тому

    I have a very old single color set. I can't use them because of the RA in my hands. I'm not able to get the caps off.

    • @MsAliemm
      @MsAliemm 4 роки тому +1

      I'm in exactly the same boat honey...what I do is use a pair of small scissors(like the manicure size) open them up as wide as you can and using the thinnest of the blades wedge it between the cap and marker...once it's wedged in..(most go in easily...only a few I've had to get help with)...Just turn the scissors toward you slightly and the top should fly off. One big tip...make sure there's something a decent height in front of it as you pop it off...otherwise it'll fly across the room! Lol. I have all my markers in the trays they sell...stacked up so I put those in front of me. It does put a few faint scratches on the marker but better that than they don't get used! Good luck with them. Have a great day!

    • @jwalker7890
      @jwalker7890 4 роки тому

      @@MsAliemm That’s a good idea! But I donated them to my daughter.

  • @BarbKaszuba
    @BarbKaszuba Рік тому

    Hey, Cathy, what type of printer do you have that will take card stock? I need a new printer and need one that will take cardstock. Thanks.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  Рік тому +1

      I have an older Canon Pixma printer. it's the ix6820, and oversized one that is overkill! lol

  • @angelaferguson7233
    @angelaferguson7233 4 роки тому

    What kind of paper did you use for the swatch?

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      I used Neenah Solar White Classic Crest 80lb! It's linked below if you want to check it out!

  • @743linda
    @743linda 4 роки тому

    Thank you.

  • @destresswithyoga
    @destresswithyoga 4 роки тому +1

    I have these and love them!!!!! Momento black ink pads are good for stamping and then coloring with the triblends because the black ink on the stamp will not ruin the tip of the alcohol markers.

  • @deborahcurtis98
    @deborahcurtis98 4 роки тому

    Question: If using Copics, is it ok to use a watercolor marker on the image if you don't have the color you need in Copic?

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      I have not tried that! I am not sure what would happen!

  • @MargeBrown
    @MargeBrown 4 роки тому

    I have 1 Spectrum Noir, in cool grays, and would like to try some more. Question - does the 24 set provide sufficient color variety? I only have a few Copic markers (very few) but have another brand that escapes me at the moment because I don't like them. Does anyone think it is feasible to commit to just one brand of alcohol markers? I'm

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      I think this particular set gives you a nice range of the rainbow, plus a skin tone marker or two is part of this set, or at least you could use the tans and browns for that. I think mixing alcohol markers with other brands is fine, too! Whatever works!

  • @divenursok
    @divenursok 3 роки тому

    Like your hair!

  • @ArtyAntics
    @ArtyAntics 4 роки тому

    Did you mean to say inkjet printer? Normally I use a laser printer for alcohol markers because my inkjet smears. I’m glad they have individual markers available now as that put me off buying before.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому +1

      I did. I can only use my inkjet printer, not my laser printer! My laser printer smears. Inkjet doesn't because of the dye sublimation process. : )

    • @ArtyAntics
      @ArtyAntics 4 роки тому

      @@czdesign interesting, it sounds like you have different ink in your inkjet but I’m curious now, I might try mine again. I have no issues with the toner in my laser printer tho and I can foil it too!

  • @catherinestrong4470
    @catherinestrong4470 4 роки тому

    Good info

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @Cards4Cancer
    @Cards4Cancer 4 роки тому

    Cathy, I'm sure you know by now, I truly adore you. Good thing I am disabled or I might stalk you lol. (Really only teasing) please don't block me lol. I have used these markers and they are great to blend with etc. My only issue is the tiny chamber of ink when there us 3 to a pen. One section has 2 different shades in it, which tells me it is gonna run out very fast. If they supported refilling them and sold inks, I could see more of a benefit for choosing them over the plethora of choices out there. Please don't hate me, for not blindly following you on this one.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      Oh Karla, you are great! I would never block you, woman! And yes, that is going to be a stopping point for some folks for sure. I only color occasionally so I think for someone like me, they are great! But yes, if you're coloring a ton, you would likely run out. But the cost of one pen is less than a refill for a Copic, so there is that!

  • @amyfouts9781
    @amyfouts9781 4 роки тому

    Do they have a box that has less than 24 markers in it? Have a great day.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      You can buy them individually!

    • @amyfouts9781
      @amyfouts9781 4 роки тому

      So the box of 24 is the smallest batch that u can get besides individuals? Thank u.

  • @dianewolfsbauer6444
    @dianewolfsbauer6444 4 роки тому

    Are they refillable?

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому +1

      Hey Diane, this is what Spectrum Noir says on their site: "You can refill any in the alcohol range, including the original Colouring System, Classique and Illustrator. Refilling your Tri-Blend is possible (with care) but not recommended due to its smaller nib opening." So they do not recommend it.

    • @dianewolfsbauer6444
      @dianewolfsbauer6444 4 роки тому

      @@czdesign Thank you for the chart and your quickness!

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      @@dianewolfsbauer6444 My pleasure! Enjoy!

  • @pamelamoore7912
    @pamelamoore7912 4 роки тому

    I have seen several reviews on these triblend markers and that seems to be that they dry out very quickly.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      I would guess if you use them a ton, that would happen because they have smaller ink reserves in the marker? I will test these out over the next several months. I know not everyone can afford to go all in on Copics so these seem like a good way to see if you like alcohol markers.

  • @melodiefreund2026
    @melodiefreund2026 4 роки тому

    I would have paid my kids to open them.

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  4 роки тому

      Great minds think alike!

  • @bournonville13
    @bournonville13 4 роки тому

    So sad, they do dry out, fast 😢

    • @czdesign
      @czdesign  3 роки тому

      Oh, that I didn't know. So far mine are good but I don't color a ton!