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You are here: Home / Watercolor Pens/Inks / Watercolor Hibiscus – Zig Clean Color Pens

Watercolor Hibiscus – Zig Clean Color Pens

May 11, 2015 by Sandy Allnock 30 Comments Filed Under: Watercolor Pens/Inks

Is it summer yet!?!? Oh my. I’m ready now that I got to create a watercolor hibiscus card! Many thanks to ZIG for sharing a few of these dynamo pens with me. It’s an expensive gift, since now #ineedtobuyallthecolors!!

Zig sent me a few of their Clean Color pens, and I started out testing them on some different papers. I discovered the pens definitely like watercolor paper most….I guess I would too if I were a pen like these! The colors are SO vibrant…and they say “Real Brush” on the sides of the pens, and they really mean it. These aren’t your average foam-type nib, they’re actual bristles! You can use them with or without water – just look at how beautifully they turn into watercolor by watching the video below on coloring the watercolor hibiscus stamp by Technique Tuesday.

I loved seeing that the pens can be purchased individually – buying a set can be a little pricey, so we can collect them one-by-one like we do our Copics, yay!Be prepared to be gentle with water around these markers…the instant they get wet they’re ready to play! But it does dab off pretty easily on the paper used on my card.  It was definitely great to see that the ink I stamped with didn’t bleed at all, too.

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Some of you probably want to know what my black watercolor brush is – I’m leeeeeaning heavily on the Silver Brush brand right now; it’s a blend of natural squirrel hair and black synthetic filament. UPDATED 2020: A size 8 is a good all round size for stampers – it will point pretty small, and after years of practice, I can easily get this kind of detail without having all the sizes.

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  • Technique Tuesday, Hibiscus
  • VersaFine Ink Pad, Onyx Black
  • ZIG Clean Color at Blick
  • ZIG Clean Color at EH:
    • Set of 12B
    • Set of 12A
    • Set of 24
    • Set of 48
    • Set of 60
  • Silver Brush Black Velvet Round #8 EH – BLICK – AMZ
  • Canson XL Paper (I find it better than Ranger’s): EH – BLICK

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  1. Debby says

    June 17, 2016 at 6:16 pm

    Is there reFills for these ?

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  2. Linda says

    May 18, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Beautiful card! My son saw me watching this video and he said,”Mom, seriously, do you need another set of markers?!” 😀 My boy knows me too well! Thanks for another awesome video and review. These markers look fun.

    Reply
  3. Chris K says

    May 16, 2015 at 10:49 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  4. Marty says

    May 12, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Gorgeous card & loved watching the video. I was going to purchase the Derwent Inktense pencils but loving the Zig you just demonstrated. Do they both do the same thing & do you have a recommendation between the two?

    Reply
  5. ireneaddison says

    May 12, 2015 at 4:07 am

    Great review and stunning card! Gotta admit…I was surprised that you recommended the Canson XL…that is the watercolor paper that gives me the worst results…must be the amount of water I use….

    Reply
    • Sandy says

      May 12, 2015 at 6:17 am

      I do like other Cansons way better but they’re too expensive for most crafters 🙂 You’re right though, the amount of water and type of color can make a difference!

      Reply
  6. Roxy says

    May 11, 2015 at 10:24 pm

    Beautiful card thank you for doing a video on these paint brush markers and it was relaxing:) bonus

    Reply
  7. Terri says

    May 11, 2015 at 8:46 pm

    Absolutely stunning, Sandy! I cannot believe my eyes… I truly love these!

    Reply
  8. Teresa Doyle says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:42 pm

    This is just stunning Sandy. I love the stamp AND these markers!

    Reply
  9. dmc4042 says

    May 11, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    You really have an amazing talent. What you refer to as scribbles look great–if I attempted them, they would look like scribbles. Thanks for a lovely Spring card.

    Reply
  10. Rosy says

    May 11, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    Your flowers (and music, aloha!) pulled me in. I felt just awed by watching you only use a thin stream of color and water to blend each. Thank you for the hints about avoiding poo. I really do appreciate that!!!

    Reply
  11. craftytreen says

    May 11, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    oh my gosh! I love that card! the markers look fabulous. I love the way you did the petals on the flowers! i’m really trying not to buy these markers lol. i’m loosing, the markers are winning. the flowers are so gorgeous!

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  12. Robin in WA says

    May 11, 2015 at 11:28 am

    Beautiful picture–beautiful coloring! Can you use those to color a line image stamp multi colors and huff and stamp?

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  13. Judy Sander says

    May 11, 2015 at 11:15 am

    Thanks so much Sandy, This flower is so beautiful especially the way you colored it. There are many of the Technique Tuesday Greenhouse Society flowers that are so pretty; would love to watch you color them all. I have been eyeballing these brush pens too. Your demo convinced me they are a great asset to have in one’s collection.

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  14. Donna Dacy says

    May 11, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Well, looks as if I see some of these in my future. Thanks for sharing your opinion on these. Glad they can be purchased one at a time as well. Your card turned out so great and I like the brush you used to blend. I need some good brushes as well. I appreciate your sharing this information and tips.

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  15. HollyB says

    May 11, 2015 at 10:34 am

    Awesome… Love the bright bold colors too !! Thank you for the video… you made it look so easy !!

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  16. Barb Schmidt says

    May 11, 2015 at 10:29 am

    Love that stamp, I live in the “Hibiscus City” Punta Gorda Fl. In fact… Our Hibiscus Festival is next weekend….

    Very pretty card , I may have to give it try, without the aid of stamp or those awesome pens… I’ll be living on the street if I buy any more pens….

    Reply
    • Sandy says

      May 11, 2015 at 11:05 am

      Hey one of my fave things about these pens – you can make awesome stuff with just a tiny handful of colors. Not like Copics where we need blending colors! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Debbie L. says

    May 11, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Beautiful card and, as you said, beautiful colors. I could listen and watch this video over and over. So relaxing and peaceful. As always, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  18. MarthaG says

    May 11, 2015 at 9:39 am

    Hibiscus remind me of my childhood and you did a wonderful job recreating their brilliant beauty!

    Reply
  19. YVONNE says

    May 11, 2015 at 9:03 am

    wow, very pretty. i think i need those pens… lol

    Reply
  20. Melissa T. says

    May 11, 2015 at 8:52 am

    Those watercolor pens look so cool. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Diane L says

    May 11, 2015 at 8:32 am

    Wonderful demonstration.

    Reply
  22. Diane says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:47 am

    What a wonderful video! Your card is beautiful and I would really love to try these pens!

    Reply
  23. ellenbornstein says

    May 11, 2015 at 7:26 am

    As usual you are an inspiration. I have just started playing with these and love them so much I ordered the whole set on Amazon. I did find that they also work on a smooth bristol paper when you don’t want as much of a watercolor effect but they do react differently to regular watercolors. I think having more colors might help with blending. Very beautiful card Sandy!

    Reply
  24. mjmarmo says

    May 11, 2015 at 5:49 am

    So pretty!

    Reply
  25. Crystall says

    May 11, 2015 at 5:35 am

    Hi Sandy! I really enjoyed this video. I have had these pens on my wish list for quite a while now. I saw a few other YouTube videos featuring the pens, but yours really inspired me! I ordered the 60 pen set last night. I am so happy that you posted a link to Ellen Hutson for the individual pens. It’s good to know that you can order or reorder specific colors. The hibiscus stamp is on my wish list too. Your coloring techniques are amazing! Thanks Sandy!

    Reply

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