Amazon Makeup Brushes Vs Life Changing Blender Brushes
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- In this video I show you both the Amazon Makeup Brushes and the Picket Fence Life Changing Blender Brushes used for blending ink on paper. I paid for these products myself. This was in no way sponsored by either Amazon or Picket Fence. This video satisfied my own curiosity. Below you can find affiliate links when applicable to purchase these products.
I labeled the products wrong at the end of the video. I apologize. I will have to fire my editing gnomes.
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• Picket Fence Studios LIFE CHANGING BLENDER BRUSH
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• Amazon.com: VIVII 10-Piece Professional Oval Toothbrush Makeup Brush Set...
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• Ranger Ink - Simon Hurley - Dye Ink Pad - Clear Skies
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• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad TUMBLED GLASS Ranger
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• My Favorite Things MINI CLOUD EDGES Mix-ables Stencil MFT
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• Tim Holtz - Replacement Non-Stick Mat
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• Strathmore BRISTOL SMOOTH 9 x 12 Paper Pad
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• Clearsnap Colorbox CLEANING PAD
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• Microfiber BLUE Cleaning Cloth
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• Nuvo - Tools - Dual Ended Blender Brush
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My Amazon brushes came today! I ran into my craft room, pulled out some Bristol smooth and my dye inks, which I always had a hard time blending smoothly. These brushes worked like a dream! My blending was smooth at last. I love them!! Thank you for sharing this! :)
Yay! That is fantastic! I’m so glad you like them. Anything that makes creating more enjoyable, is awesome in my book. Thanks for sharing the good news!
I've really been hoping someone would do a side-by-side comparison - THANK YOU for this video! The two brands are a bit different but close enough for me! I've been very happy with my cheapies from Amazon!
Good! I'm so glad you are happy with them. Being happy and creating is what we all want. Thank you so much for watching my video.
Ditto, Fit Kitty!
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Thanks for the review. I haven’t jumped on the Picket Fence bandwagon because of the price- I’m in Hong Kong so adding shipping would make them even pricier. I got a cheap set at my local Miniso and love them. I also love the blending now- I didn’t get good results with the various sponges and daubers I tried so for me my cheapies are life changing too. For cleaning I just got a silicone brush cleaner but I found that washing by hand was fine too. I’m not a fan of companies taking what were everyday normal things - like shammies and make up brushes and charging higher prices just because crafters now find these things useful.
I think for the most part companies like picket fence are trying to be helpful by bringing a product such as this to our attention. I believe they are trying to make money for providing that service to us. I have a habit of looking for the best in everyone. It helps me stay positive. I am also not rich, so I need to make smarter choices to be able to have nice things for my hobby. I’m all for good business and supporting small business. But I also need to support my family while doing so. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your opinion with me ♥️♥️♥️
I have to watch my craft spending since I am disabled, now. I bought the Amazon ones and they did really well. Much easier than the blending tool with my arthritis.
I really enjoy watching you and Mary and very fresh and positive. I also enjoy the Picket Fence stamps and dies and also find them very inspirational. As for the "Life Changing" brushes, I have several reasons why I believe that claims made about these brushes in videos by other influencers are inaccurate. In order to avoid speculation, I reached out to Picket Fence Studio to ask for clarification/confirmation on the claims that were being made and have had no response. I believe the brushes being sold by Picket Fence are generic molded brushes being sourced and resold and were not something Picket Fence specifically designed for ink blending. How people spend their money is their choice, but when influencers make claims that are not substantiated and the company selling the product for a significant price difference than similar/exact products and does not/will not make a clarification that would explain this, I think it should be questioned. I said on Mary's video and I will say it again buyers be alert, we spend thousands of dollars on craft supplies and remember, influencers are business and like businesses, they get paid to sell product and therefore are responsible to make sure the claims they are making are true so you can make an informed honest decision on where and on what you spend your money.
I’m shocked that they didn’t respond to you. They must be getting a lot of questions about them. Kudos to you for reaching out to them. I didn’t reach out. It’s clear that they are not designed specifically for ink blending. I don’t even know who has said that. I use affiliate links on ALL of my videos but that doesn’t change my opinion of things. I don’t make enough money from this business to sustain even myself, let alone a family. I would hate to be in a position like that. I’m lucky to be able to do what feels right to me. I keep my dental license up to date, just in case my husbands business ever falls flat 😊 Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your opinion with us. I truly appreciate everyone’s honest opinions ♥️
Of course they didn’t respond because they get the brushes from the same people amazon does and they mark it up I have both and they are exactly the same. People be smart. You don’t need the picket fence ones also don’t believe a word of this video that she thinks the amazon was were nothing special and like the picket fence. What a scam
My amazon $5 ones work well enough for me so I’ll save my $50 for new stamps 😂
Great plan! I'm jealous that you found them for $5, lol. Have fun ink blending and thank you so much for watching.
Me too, EB! Happy crafting!
Thanks so much for showing this comparison....I have refrained from jumping on the Life Changing Brushes because of all of the hype. I do think that I will get the Amazon brushes since they are so much cheaper and seem to do good job in comparison..thanks again!
You're welcome Melodie. I myself was searching for information before I made a purchase and no one was crazy enough to buy both, so I did it : ) I'm glad it helped you make a decision. I love them both and I am also glad I have both, because I happen to love ink blending and now I have some for guests! lol Thank you so much for watching.
I, too, chose to save my money for stamps, dies, and inks, so I bought the Amazon makeup brushes. Thanks for your tip about Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper. I’m going to give that a try.
I hope it helps you enjoy ink blending! Thank you so much for watching ♥️
Since you say they both work well, I'm going to invest in the cheaper ones. I don't do much blending so I think they'd be just fine for me now. Thanks for the comparison video!!
They will work just fine for you Robin. Have fun. Thank you so much for watching ♥️
You are delightful and easy to listen to. I liked your comparison strategy and while I already had the Life Changing brushes in many sizes, I will not hesitate to add some Amazon ones to the mix.
I have since purchased many amazon brushes and all of them have worked out well. Thank you so much for watching Kathy.
I rarely do card making so have never had any success with ink blending at all, but I did break down after watching so many people talk about these. I bought a set from amazon and just got them a day or two ago. Going to give them a try this weekend. Thanks for the side by side.
Hi Heidi 👋🏼 I hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Let me know what you think of them. I still gravitate towards my Nuvo blender brushes but I’ll definitely be reaching for these when I’m using dye inks. Plus they are so cheap that I don’t mind letting Dexter use them. Have a fantastic weekend and thank you for watching. ♥️
@@KorenWiskman Whoops!! Wait!! What?? Did I doze off there for a minute? (Silly girl, that's pretty much impossible while watching one of Koren's videos) I thought we were talking about two products,..AZ make-up brushes, and Life Changing Blender Brushes. Enjoyed that comparison, but in this reply you bring up your Nuvo blender brushes...what are those,?? and do I need them???
Linda, the Nuvo blender brushes are still my favorite. You can watch some of my recent videos and see those in action 😊
I have a set from Amazon and I love them for ink blending. Have been doing sunsets and they are beautiful.
I love ink blending. Sunsets and starry sky’s are my favorite 😍 Thank you so much for watching Laurie ♥️
Thanks for this great comparison. Here is a third option. Aliexpress will allow you to choose individual brush sizes rather than buying a full set. I just couldn’t justify the cost of the Picket Fence brushes which are $47 Australian. They work really well with distress oxides; I haven’t tried them with other inks yet but I like the quality and the price was less than $10.
the cheapest I could find the Picket Fence 10pk of brushes in Australia was A$76 but it most cases is wasA$90. Much too pricey for me. Will try the cheaper ones.
I love your video's Koren. You're so funny and honest.
Yes honesty is definitely what you get from me. Sometimes it’s brutal lol 😆Thank you so much for watching ♥️
I have the less expensive brushes and there is no way I would ever blow $50 on blending brushes!
I remember when the Clarity stencil brushes came out and I believe they were $30 for a set of 4, or something like that. I never bought them. The brush did not interest me enough to try them out. These definitely intrigued me. Thank you so much for watching Kathleen ♥️
Hi, Koren. I am ink-blending-challenged, so I purchased a set of the knock-off makeup brushes from Amazon ($7.99), and they work miraculously for me. I tend to place my index finger atop the head of the brush, and I find that way I have much better control. Yours truly has actually made some fantastic blends of sunrises / sunsets, clouds, water, background color, stencil designs, etc. I have even used the itty bitty brushes in my set to actually color in leaves, birds, and larger designs that I have stamped. I like usiing Gina K. Designs's Amalgam Ink (black) for most of my stamping, so that I can use any coloring medium I'd like. Those tiny brushes give some great effects! I'm not throwing out my Tim Holtz ink blenders because they may still come in handy, but I have not had good luck with them...for some reason. But these brushes are wonderful! Have a good day, and thanks for the comparison. I'm a big fan of Mary Palanco's videos, too!
I love the small brushes the most of all. They are so handy! Thank you so much for watching. Mary makes great videos!
Finally someone did a side by side, thank you! I searched for one a couple times. I think I’ll go for the Amazon brushes maybe in a fun color😍😉
Liz! They have Rose Gold! and I saw some that looked like mermaid tails! Thank you so much for watching.
Your sense of humor is fabulous! I love your videos. Thank you!
I’m glad you enjoy my videos Alice. I hope I can continue to entertain you. Thank you so much for watching 😊
Finally a unsponsored side by side review. I have the exact set from Amazon and I’ve been curious if I was missing out. Thanks for sacrificing 50 bucks
I could not find anyone on the internet that would tell me the difference. I know why, but I just thought it was silly, so I did it. I don’t mind spending money to support small business and I also don’t mind spending 50 bucks if it’s worth it. I hope it answers questions for some people. 😊 Thank you so much for watching ♥️
Koren, thank you so much for the tutorial. It answered my questions and made me laugh.
You’re welcome Joyce. Thank you so much for watching. ♥️
I agree, I find it difficult to use the brushes with the oxides, and use my foam blending tool instead. I think it is the formulation of the ink. I bought 2 sets of the cheap brushes so far and have them labeled for different colors; like blues, teals, greens. My stencil blending is a lot cleaner since I did that. Thanks for the review!
That’s a fantastic way to organize them. Thanks for sharing that great tip and for watching. ♥️
Thanks Karen! I purchased some from Walmart and played with them the other day. It was fun! Thanks for the video...I love watching your techniques!
I’m so glad you enjoy watching. Having fun is the point of this hobby for me, that and being able to give a handmade gift. Thank you so much for watching ♥️
I have 6 sets of the Amazon VIVII brushes, I love them! I have one for each color family but I do find myself cleaning them anyway. I really like using them with the Distress Oxides, especially on Bristol smooth paper. I have found better results when I really smooch the ink into the brush using glass or a craft mat after I have picked up the ink from the ink pad. I enjoyed your actual side by side review.
I’ll have to try that next time I’m blending with them. I love my Oxides 😊 Thank you so much for watching ♥️
Hi Lindar. Can I ask how what you clean your brushes with?
Great review! I had bought the makeup brushes and love the big one for foundation but didn't really use the others so I brought the rest to the craft room and I love them for ink blending.
Do you still use the big one for makeup? I’m going to try it the next time I put makeup on. I figure I can always clean it up and bring it back downstairs if I hate it. ♥️
Thank you for this video! Really wanted the picket fence brushes but after seeing this I ordered some cheaper ones from Amazon which arrived today and I LOVE them! Saved myself some money - thank you!!! Xx
Awesome. I hope you enjoy them. If not, than you didn’t waste much money. I like trying out things especially if it’s a lot of money I’m spending. Have fun creating and thank you for watching ♥️
I am probably in the minority here, but after watching your video, decided to buy the Picket Fence brushes (found on Amazon for $39.99). There were two reasons why I chose them. 1) Ink-blending ability with dye inks 2) Less hand/wrist fatigue. I was also looking at the Ranger blending tools, but decided against those because of being a novice. I have used simple round sponges in the past, along with ink daubers, and always found the round sponges to have less chance of accidental circles, but my hand would fatigue easily. Thanks for your unbiased review.
Hi Casandra 👋🏼 You might want to also look up Scrapbook.com’s ink blending tools. They have a domed shape blending sponge that might work well for you, based on what you shared here. Thank you so much for watching. ♥️
I loved your video! Thank you for being honest 😘😘
Honesty is the only way for me to be. Even if it makes me look bad. I am not perfect but I am honest. Thank you so much for watching Olga ♥️♥️♥️
I’m new to your channel and Thank you for sharing this with me you’ve taught me a lot
I’m glad. Welcome to the channel family. ♥️
I got a set of makeup blending brushes from Amazon for $5 or $6 and they are perfect. I swear they're the same as the expensive ones. I wondered how long they'd be branded for inking lok
Hi Koren and thanks for the honest review! You are so funny to watch, I can't even listen to my own boring youtube videos after watching you, love your style! I had a single makeup brush from my daughter like the Amazon one and tried it out. I liked it but I just had to try the Picket Fence brushes, I had a discount and I gave into the hype. It's my downfall. I think they are very similar but I love how you showed the dye inks blending better, I'll have to try that. I've only tried oxides so far. I am super impressed how you reply to every comment, that is a feat in itself! You rock Koren!
Replying to comments is the best part 😊 I wish I had more time to do it ♥️ I’m sure your videos are just fine. I’m gonna go check them out. Thank you so much for watching.
After watching this super comparison I feel a little bit better for splurging on the Picket Fence brushes. Less wrist fatigue is a biggie for me. I have never done so much ink blending as I have since I received my set. Have fun playing with yours, too.
I'm so glad you like them Wendy. I think thats why I like the Nuvo Blender brushes so much. I just find it more comfortable, and it gives me great results. Everyone will always have their own opinions and conditions that they have to overcome to enjoy it. Thank you so much for watching Wendy.
Awesome side by side review! I hear ya on the dye ink...so impressed!!! I feel I can use my reg distress inks again! Yay!!!
I haven't played with them yet. I've only tried Ranger Dye inks and Altenew Dye inks. Both looked really good. Thank you for introducing them to me Maaaarrrryyy! lol Muah! : )
I love my Distress dye inks and felt like a traitor going to more Oxides since I don't oxidize everything I blend. Now I can use the dyes more.
Lol, got some cheap ones from local Chinese shop and they work amazingly well with Memento dye based inks, which is what I have. As someone who makes Polymer stamps at home (I do video tutorials on that among other things) I can tell you that the stamp cleaner is most likely a degreasant (eg dish soap type base) maybe with some alcohol and perhaps some glycerine added. When the stamps are made the excess gel can be washed away with soapy water; alcohol will make them less sticky and glycerine may loosen oil based inks; Acetone will dissolve polymer - think gel nails - it is similar stuff.
Great side-by-side review. Very helpful.
Thank you so much Heike ♥️
I bought the Yosing brushes from Amazon & I love them. Kept the largest one to apply my makeup and love it for that.
I put on make up the other day and completely forgot that I wanted to try that brush. Who knows when the next time will be, lol. Thanks so much for watching Jackie.
I bought a bigger set from Amazon and like using them on certain projects. The smaller brushes do work will on detailed stencils and small areas. I also like the price point and will save my money for other products. Thanks for the video!!
Those smaller brushes really surprised me. They are so handy. Thank you so much for watching ♥️
I just purchased the Yoseng brushes from Amazon for 16 bucks and they look even more like the Picket Fences brushes. Same red color, inlay on the handle and "poofiness". AND they blend well! Thank you for the comparison.
Score!!!!! That’s awesome Lynn! Thank you so much for watching ♥️
I purchased the set of off Amazon for $8.99 and they have worked great. I'm so glad I caught this video because I didn't want to spend $50. Thank you for the demo. Also I have found that blending while holding the head of the brush is easier than using it by the handle. :)
I have heard that from a few people Dania. I don't use these brushes very often, but I do plan to try that technique the next time I reach for them. I'm so glad the brushes you bought are working out for you. Thank you so much for watching.
Yes the makeup brushes review!!! Thank you. I've been seeing more crafter use them.
They are fun. A little different and fun. Thank you so much for watching Jennifer 😊
luv my amazon set too! and I'm with Mary, these have brought my distress inks out of the attic (ok, not really the attic but they have been unbanished!) :)
I’m excited to use my dye inks more. I’m so happy to hear that your old Distress inks have been unbannished lol 😆 Thank you so much for watching ♥️
I bought the Amazon brushes because I had a hard time spending $50 on blending tools and I found that they worked well enough for me. Used them with stencils and they created nice crisp lines and smooth even color. Thanks for making this video because now I don't have to wonder about the brushes.
You are so funny. Love it. Thanks for sharing about both versions, truly enlightening.
Hahaha, everyone in my family says I am not funny. Maybe they are all a bunch of comedians 😊 Thank you so much for watching Darlene ♥️
It baffles me why Picket Fences would want blending brushes that look EXACTLY like makeup brushes. I still think that they buy better makeup brushes from China and then market them as the Life Changing Blending Brushes. More power to them I guess. Thanks for the side by side comparison Koren! The outcome was exactly as I thought it would be.
I think that is exactly what they did Elizabeth. They brought a product that they thought was great to the crafting marketplace and priced it accordingly. Business is business. It’s up to the consumer to decide if it’s worth it. Thank you so much for watching and for sharing your opinion ♥️
Koren tested, Koren approved! For myself personally, I knew I was never going to spend the money on those more expensive brushes, so I am very glad to have several UA-camrs confirm that the cheaper make up brushes work just as well. Rubbing that soft brush on your face may put you to sleep. LOL
It’s so big! That brush reminds me of my grandmothers hairbrush that use to sit on top of her dresser. It was so soft. Thank you so much for watching Marie 😘
Thank you for the comparison! I know which ones I'll purchase. I also appreciate your demonstration of how they work best and using the smallest brushes. Love your sense of humor too!
Loved your comparison video! Much needed for me! Ok.....I have two sets of picket fence brushes....I dont want to use them!!! I might need therapy or something!! Whoever decided the crafting world needed these brushes was absolutely pure genius!!! Scored!!! I did not know about the smaller brushes and now I know what to do with them!! Thank you so much and hope you are doing well!!!! Blessings!!!!!
We are doing just fine Angela, thank you for your concern. You MUST!! use them. I promise you will enjoy it and you won't ruin them. Just do it!! Go with gusto! lol Thank you so much for watching.
I bought brushes that look just like these at Walmart. They only had 3 sizes in the package, but it was only $4.97 for me to try them out. I like them.
Score!!!!! Now that is instant gratification! Thank you so much for watching ♥️
I bought them at Walmart to at a much cheaper price quality the same as what she showing here. Save yourself some money ladies.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I ordered the Amazon brushes. I've watched some other videos and two things I noticed. Most users hold the brushes by the head, not the handle, so that may reduce hand fatigue. Also, if you spritz water on the brush, you can create some watercolor affects and even patterns on your background.
Awesome! Thanks for the tips! I’ll have to try those. Thank you so much for watching ♥️
Koren, you crack me up! Thank you so much for the comparison and tips.
I'm so glad I could brighten your day a little. Thank you so much for watching Darlene.
So helpful! The price difference and your review of how little they are different in use have made all the difference for me. New subbie here and so happy I found you! Thanks for your honest review
You’re welcome. I’ve watched your videos for years. Thank you so much for subscribing ♥️
Amazon brushes for me! Mine are ginger colored and cost $8.50. I, too, bought the Picket Fence brushes just to compare. The handles and bristles were identical. Hmm, $8.50 versus $49.99...NO contest. Thanks for sharing your opinions.
Me too Mary...I have both and give 2 thumbs up to the cheapies!
Thank you for doing the work for. Us! I know now that fewer dollars on the brushes can = more $$ on inks.
That is a great way to look at it Cynthia! Thank you so much for watching.
I bought the Amazon set and have been wondering if I made a mistake. So glad your video popped up. You’re funny, going to go peruse your other videos. Thanks so much for sacrificing your craft budget to compare these brushes for us!! 💜
I’m happy to make the sacrifice 😊 I couldn’t find a comparison so I needed to do it. Thank you so much for watching it. ♥️
Thank you very much for your review. I have bought those picket fence brushes haven’t used them that much yet but I think they will do a great job.
I'm sure you will love the brushes Anja. They are pretty handy. Especially the little ones. Thank you so much for watching.
Great comparison. Thanks! (Side note: so very much more affordable in the USA. In Canada, they're 31.35. Even with exchange that's almost the cost of the Picket Fence brushes.)
Wow, can you find something comparable in one of the dollar stores? Many people have commented that you can find them around in the make up section. Thank you so much for watching ♥️
@@KorenWiskmanGreat to know. I'll look. Thanks!
Try Aliexpress. Shipping time is longer but you can buy single brushes, 5pc sets, 7pc sets, 8pc sets and 10pc sets. My 10pc set cost $8.50 and the brush holder cost $4.50.
I’ve been using medium sized make-up brushes for the past two years, mainly for distress and distress oxide inks and love them. I get them at Dollorama for $2.50 and at almost 72, have never experienced hand issues when using them.
Fantastic! I’ve only just heard of these types of brushes. I knew they were used for makeup, but I never thought to try them in my craftroom. Thank you so much for watching ♥️
Thank you for doing a side by side comparison of the brushes!
You're welcome. I know it helps. Thank you so much for watching.
Thanks for this great comparison. A third, less expensive option is Aliexpress. You can pick and choose the sizes you want in the brushes so I bought three for less than $10 Australian. I just couldn’t justify the $47 price for the Picket Fence brushes. I’ve only used them with distress oxides so far and I have had much more success than with other blending tools.
That is fantastic. I’m so glad you found success with the ones you purchased. 😊 Thank you so much for watching Pam ♥️
Loved this video... you did an awesome job comparing the two side by side! Looks like they work awesome with my dye inks, I might have to get myself a set of brushes :)
I personally think they work best with your dye inks. I’m not kidding. You have a great product Simon. Now, more colors! Lol 😆
Just used the link for the Amazon ones! Thx! Can't wait to use them!😁💕
I hope you love them Lorraine! Thank you so much for watching : )
Thanks for this review! I was wondering if there was a difference since there was such a huge difference in the price. Bought mine from AliExpress over a year ago ( about $4.00 but with beautiful metallic handles with an all-over `ombre effect ) for the sole purpose of better blending a new type of foundation I fell in love with. (Yes... I fell in love with a bottle of makeup! Sad, isn't it?) Anyway, the brush worked so well it prompted me to try it with my inks since I LOVE everything about the whole blending process, except for how it makes my hand feel afterward! I found that I actually like the way these brushes handle the blend a bit better, plus my hand is not quite as fatigued after using them compared to my other brushes. I have since bought more sets and find that I use these bushes almost exclusively in my crafting. (-as well as for that foundation I told you about!) Love your videos AND your sense of humor - which, I realize, as you have pointed out in some of your comments, is not everyone's cup of tea - but I'm definitely a fan! Thanks again!
Hi Cheryl, Which foundation did you fall in love with? I'm currently using It cosmetics CC cream. I'm so glad you enjoy using the brushes that you bought. That is really the purpose of it all. To enjoy crafting. Thank you so much for watching. I'm glad you enjoy my bizarre sense of humor.
@@KorenWiskman OMG! I just looked at the actual name of my foundation and it's very similar to yours! it Cosmetics CC+ Veil Beauty Fluid Foundation (SPF 50+) And it doesn't really come in a bottle, although it is liquid, it comes in a compact. it Cosmetics rock! - along with those brushes you reviewed - and you! Thanks for your videos! ;-)
Thanks so much for a real person perspective. I had purchased the Amazon ones, but just not able to afford pocket fence. It's nice to see I am not really missing anything.
Do you enjoy using them Karla? That’s really the most important part. Thank you so much for watching ♥️
Amazon brushes work great in my opinion. I purchased another large brush to use with my liquid makeup; works fantastic. Best makeup brush I’ve used and I’ve bought more expensive brushes in the past. Try it for makeup as well 😉
I will! It feels fantastic on your face. I’m just waiting for another makeup worthy occasion 😆 Thank you so much for watching ♥️
Great review. I have the Amazon brushes (mostly because of the price point, although I paid twice what you did 😕) and I wanted to know what I was missing. I do find that they are a bit more work to get more intense color, but I think it’s because they don’t get saturated with ink like the sponge blenders do. And, I do love them for stencils. Thanks again, love your honest review.
You always need to watch the prices on Amazon. They fluctuate with the market. My stencils seem to tear up my sponges, which makes sense but it’s frustrating. Thank you so much for watching Stefanie ♥️
I find the smaller brushes give a heavier coverage.
Thank you. Your videos are just so fun.
Honestly, anyone who fell for the outrageously priced Life Changing Blender Brushes, instead of just going to Amazon (or similar) to pick up a set of make-up brushes, must have more money than they know what to do with. That said, I do love how the make-up brushes make blending easier, so I do appreciate all the hoopla surrounding TLCBB. Otherwise,I never would have thought to buy make-up brushes for my inks.
It has definitely opened my eyes to so many more possibilities when it comes to tools to use in the craft room. I certainly had not thought of using make up brushes to blend ink with. I think so much of my make up is powder and I assume thats what they are good for. We should try new things and explore the possibilities. Thank you so much for watching : )
I bought a set of five makeup brushes at Walmart for $5 that look just like both of these sets. Haven’t played with them yet but now I have to go in the craft room and check them out.
Wow! Thank you for sharing your opinion. It’s so interesting because I have some PF brushes + a different AZ set. I find much less hand fatigue since I don’t have to press hard at all. I do think the PF brushes give a better blend, but for those who can’t afford $$ brushes, the AZ will work fine.
I find I have good luck with both die & oxide inks, although it’s hard to get an intense coloring with these brushes. I can’t compare with Nuvo brushes, I don’t have them. I did find a much smoother blend with these rather than Clarity brushes. That’s interesting too.
I guess that’s why there are so many products out there. Some work better for one person and not another. It gives us all choices. TYFS!
I love having choices and experimenting with new products. You never know how it might work for you. I have never tried the clarity brushes. I always feel like I wonder what I might be missing with those. We are ALL on a budget, we just need to decide where to put our money. Thank you so much for watching and sharing your opinion with me ♥️
I wish I had seen this video before Buying the picket fence brushes...while I love them, $50 is a bit pricey. Great video - thanks!
Thanks so much for this video. I have yet to purchase any brushes, but I do have the amazon ones in my cart...now I think it’s pretty clear what I will do. Thanks again!
I’m so glad I could help in some way Diane. Thank you so much for watching ♥️
A point to note is that even the amazon ones differ from brand to brand a tiny bit in how the brushes look however I think most are the same brushes for the same factory (they’re from China). They were originally make up brushes and have been repurposed/branded for craft with a hefty price tag added on! The amazon ones I have are brilliant and I personally feel no need whatsoever to spend huge on these!
Thank you for showing us how to use them . I am new at card making and learn a lot from you. I got my phone fix. I have been on the phone for three days.
Yay! Fixed phone! Thank you so much for watching Angie ♥️
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This phone has been a pain in my behide lol
OK Koren this video is first of all---fantastic. Like it or not, we are all interested in ANY product review you can do for us. (Product issues you have several times a day will be ahead for those of us who make a few less cards. ) Second, this video proves you are every bit as fun and wacky as your adorable kid!!
My kid is in real trouble. He has two parents that are fun and wacky lol. Thank you so much for watching Cheri ♥️♥️♥️
Finally, a real comparison review 😘
Thank you so much for watching.
Ooooh I was gonna leave you a snarky lil comment that ya should have bought the $15 Amazon brushes!! Not those cheap $8 brushes, but no need!! Haha I’ve bought two packs of those $15 brushes (cause I loved how they blended and wanted more 🤣)
But you came to the conclusion I thought you would... little difference between brushes, yet they do blend pretty darn well!! Thanks so much for sharing, mrs. Wiskman!!
I still reach for my Nuvo blender brushes actually, but I do enjoy using these. I’m glad you like them. The most important thing is that we enjoy this wonderful hobby. Thank you so much for watching Marty ♥️
I agree. Since the two sets of brushes are so similar, I will just stick with the Amazon ones.
Thank you so much for watching Barb ♥️
Thank you!!!! One of my existential questions in life has been answered!
Hahaha, I was looking for a side by side comparison and said screw it! I'm buying them both. Thank you so much for watching Chrissie : )
Thank you for making this video. I was wondering if there was really any difference between the different brushes since they look so much alike.
I’ve been using these brushes side by side since I bought them. They both work great. In fact I filmed with them yesterday again. You can’t go wrong with either one. ♥️ Thank you so much for watching.
Very informative video, Koren. I purchased the four largest PF brushes, love them. But I think I might purchase the smaller Amazon version after watching you use them on stencils. Def would be fun to do some detailed stenciling. Thanks for your investigative research! 🤓💗
Thank you for doing this. The PFS brushes are a considered purchase so it is helpful to know options!
Sally you are always so sweet and supportive of me, thank you 😊
I am a cheapie so I bought the Amazon version awhile back when all the hubbub buzz started about the life changing brushes. Still sitting in the box on my craft table. Glad to know they could lead to hand fatigue and I will work my hands out more to prevent this from happening!!! Haha. Silly I am. Thanks for the comparison!
Hi, my first view of your channel! You are so real and fun. Thank you for sharing! I am loving your style and delivery! See you again!
Yay! I’m glad you enjoy watching. Thank you so much Sabrina ♥️
Thank you for testing the comparison! I just ordered a medium size brush, from AliExpress to try. It'll take about three weeks to get here, but it only cost 50 cents. We'll see. Your nails look awesome by the way!
Peggy, I haven’t paid any attention to my nails in months. I just looked down at them after reading this. I usually just hope for no dirt under them lol 😆 Thank you so much for watching ♥️
Hi there, this is my first time watching one of your videos and you're funny. I really enjoyed your comparison. Thanks!
Hi Andrea. I'm so glad you enjoyed watching. Thank you so much.
I just brought those on amazon,they gave me the wrong ones .But I shall keep them now and use them .....Thank you x
I’m not sure you can go wrong with any of them. Mary Polanco Designs has tried quite a few of the make up brushes Amazon offers and she’s happy with all of them. I don’t reach for mine much. I like the Nuvo brushes and oxide inks together. Thank you for watching ♥️
Really liked your video. I bought the cheaper set as the price point just made sense for me. I did a flower stencil from Gina K. And used pigment ink. It worked fantastic. I really like it because I tend to have a heavy hand ink blending when using the foam pad. The brushes gave a more softer look. TFS.
You are absolutely right Mary. It is a little easier to build up color. I have the same trouble with the Ranger Ink blending tool. I'm so glad you are enjoying them. Thank you so much for watching.
Thanks for your honest review :)
Thank you for watching. ♥️
I bought the ones from Amazon from Mary's suggestion and I had already had just 2 of the picket fence ones for 19.99. I was not going to pay $50.00 for the whole set. I could not tell the difference. I bought 2 sets from Amazon. Great video Koren. Give Dexter a hug for me. 💕
I thought of you as soon as I hit publish on my video. I haven’t had much energy to play with Dexter and film him. I promise I will find some fun stuff with him to share. Surgery in about 22 days. Thank you for watching and I promise to hug him for you. ♥️♥️♥️
Great comparison video! I am careful with my craft budget so I’ll be content with the lower priced option. Love all your videos!
I'm sure you will love them just the same Kimberly. Thank you so much for watching my videos. I'm so glad you enjoy them.
I love your style. You crack me up! Great demo.
Yay! I love bring a little joy to crafters lives. Thank you so much for watching Susan ❤️
This was a great video! It was one of the first that I've watched on this subject and it's probably the only one anyone needs. I am going to buy the Amazon brushes and try those and maybe down the line will splurge for the pricier version. Thanks so much!
I think that’s a good plan. I like to test things and explore my curiosity. Thank you so much for watching ♥️
@@KorenWiskman The brushes arrived yesterday so time to start having fun! They are so soft & it will be interesting to see how they work. Thanks again!
Thanks for the comparison. I’ve not bought any yet but have tried the Picket Fence at a local scrapbook store. Because of your honest review, I believe I’ll purchase the Picket Fence since you said there’s less hand fatigue with those. For someone with advanced arthritis that is extremely important to me. TFS
THANK YOU!! I have been wanting to see a comparison like this. I have makeup brushes I got for a great price and love them for ink blending oxides and dye inks both. I’ve been wondering if upgrading to the Picket Fence ones would be even better since I have found mine to be so helpful. Now I know I’ll stick with what I have and spend the money I saved on something else. Thanks again!!
I found some of the same brushes at walmart their were only 3 of them but they work great i love them
Wally World for the win! I’m so glad you like them. That is what is most important. Thank you so much for watching ♥️
Great to hear that I am not missing much - I got the amazon ones as well... a bit more than $8 in Europe, plus I actually went for ones that were in the middle of the price bracket - there were some super cheap ones and some more expensive ones - but I am loving mine! The small ones are also cool for fixing some boo boos here and there - I recently had to ink blend around an already adhered image and with a standard blending foam I would have never been able to do it! Plus, they’re nice for making “blushed cheeks” on bigger images ;-)
Awesome tips Mirella! I hadn’t even thought of those uses. Fantastic ideas. Thank you so much for watching ♥️♥️♥️
Koren Wiskman has my card already arrived to you? :-)
I have used them for makeup and I tried different ones too. I didn’t see much of a difference. Now I know it is the same for stamps:) time to clean those old makeup brush and pack them with my crafts.
Hahaha, I have definitely grabbed makeup brushes to use on my crafts in the past. A girl's gotta do, what a girls gotta do! Maybe a little Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide could double as blush, lol. Thank you so much for watching.
I have bought a few different brands of these on amazon, the puffiness depends on the brand.. some are more or less dense so it’s a matter of shopping around the site. I also found that a lot of stores are carrying these brushes in the makeup aisle now!! I found two dog sizes at my $ general store by the company broadway.. the are more like the picket fence brushes density wise.. and instant instant gratification !! Haha 2 and 3$ each depending on size and u can take them home right away. I love them for both my oxides and inks, my hands always ache when I use the ranger ink brush... awesome review.. can’t believe you bought the picket fence brushes 😳
Girl.... I'm gonna do a lot of silly things to satisfy my curiosity. Buying brushes is probably the least of it, lol. I'll have to check Dollar General. I need to go there anyway for face wash : )
Lol if I bought those cuz out of curiosity dan would bury me in a shallow grave with no marker
Boooo! What is the fun of having a UA-cam channel if you can't give your opinion. Isn't that what we are all here to do? I can't have an opinion if I've never experienced it, right? So, therefore the brushes must be bought, to get the experience needed to have an opinion.
Hey I agree with u, .. I’m slowly getting him to realize I need more than just a card kit every month. People will get bored .. hopefully he will realize that he needs to support my endeavors..
No one will get bored of you Tanna. Just keep doing what you can. We all have limitations.
Thanks for your comparison! I have used the Amazon ones and love them. Now I know I'm not really missing anything for another $40 or more.
I wanted a side by side comparison and I'm the only one silly enough to buy both : ) Thanks for watching Dawn.
Enjoyed your video. I bought a two pack of PF brushes, but I found a large set of generic brushes at Stamp Expo for $20. I love them, so haven’t even tried PF yet...
You are so fun to watch! I love those brushes! I'm learning so much from you! Now I just money! Hahaha
I need money too! I look in all the wrong places! Lol 😆
Awesome comparison. Thank you for doing the dirty work for us.💙 Love how goofy you are, if you bring the brushes upstairs make sure it was not one you used... Unless you want a blue face 😳😂
Wouldn’t that be terrible lol 😆My foundation already doesn’t match my pale winter complexion lol Thank you so much for watching ♥️