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Product Description
Glides on paper like magic. Think about drawing with a lipstick?unbelievably smooth color lay-down can be blended to create more colors. Create watercolor effects by adding water with included paintbrush. Non-toxic. Conforms to ASTM D-4236.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
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These are also known as "Gelato" art sticks, which are manufactured by Faber Castell and marketed towards the art/crafts enthusiast. These are the same exact item, just packaged (and priced!) for kids and parents. You get the entire variety of color in this particular kit, which is a great great value.
These Gel Sticks are basically a semi-solid paint stick that rolls up and down. Basically it's like a glue stick (same consistency) but it's not glue- it's a semi-translucent paint.
I love these crayons- they are great to use with stamps (apply them directly to stamps and moisten with a spritz of water) and also great to rub straight on a palette with a dab of water to make a very quick paint. I use them for crafting and mixed media work and I got my daughter (who is 6) a set for her own art/crafts use. Both of us use them for different things, but we both REALLY love them and reach for them often.
These Gel Sticks are basically a semi-solid paint stick that rolls up and down. Basically it's like a glue stick (same consistency) but it's not glue- it's a semi-translucent paint.
I love these crayons- they are great to use with stamps (apply them directly to stamps and moisten with a spritz of water) and also great to rub straight on a palette with a dab of water to make a very quick paint. I use them for crafting and mixed media work and I got my daughter (who is 6) a set for her own art/crafts use. Both of us use them for different things, but we both REALLY love them and reach for them often.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Maura Batson
Durability:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Educational:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I bought these gel sticks as part of a Christmas gift for my 4-year old son thinking that they'd get a lot of use, but knowing that they wouldn't be the most exciting thing under the tree. I figured they'd go in a cupboard until a "rainy day." I was wrong! He absolutely loves them and uses them pretty much every day. In fact, I'm going to have to get more soon, as he's already run through his favorite colors. One warning, though: If you're purchasing for a child, these can get messy very quickly. Easily cleaned, but clean up is definitely required at the end of an art session with these.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By Deb C
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Durability:
5.0 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Faber castell has recently introduced gelatos, and are marketing them to artists and paper crafters. They bundle four of them for $10 - this is exactly the same product, but marketed to kids, I guess.
If you like watercolor pencils or crayons, you will love these, and they are different. The colors are vibrant, and the application is creamy. They react wonderfully with water, and blend easily. You can color them on wetted stamps and stamp, use them with stencils, direct to paper, or use them with a brush. If you like water colors, give them a try. The metallic gel sticks are also fabulous.
If you like watercolor pencils or crayons, you will love these, and they are different. The colors are vibrant, and the application is creamy. They react wonderfully with water, and blend easily. You can color them on wetted stamps and stamp, use them with stencils, direct to paper, or use them with a brush. If you like water colors, give them a try. The metallic gel sticks are also fabulous.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just average
Glad I purchased these, but they don't function as smoothly as I was led to believe. Much messier and the blending factor is not great. For the price, a good experiment.
Published 4 days ago by Amanda Kuykendall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gel Sticks
I am a granny and I love these things!! I have been using them in my mixed media art and they are as smooth as silk. Read more
Published 5 days ago by jo harrison
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gel sticks
I like the FaberCastell brand, and these are good quality for crafters! They blend easily and can be used wet or dry, be sure to get the metallic set too. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Patricia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Faber Castel Gel Sticks
I have longed to own these sticks. They are perfect for Mixed Media Art. Their colors are vibrant even after applying water. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tina Hanson
5.0 out of 5 stars
For me.
I bought these for myself and I'm sure that children would be equally pleased. Check out the web site for fabulous methods of use.
Published 1 month ago by PR
5.0 out of 5 stars
good product
These seem to be the same as the expensive ones you buy in the crafting section. I like the wide color selection and the price. Read more
Published 1 month ago by kim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Product at a Good Price
I ordered these gel sticks to try because they were geared towards kids, same product, less expensive. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Christa Rosauro
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love these gel sticks, same as gelatos imho
I already have some gelatos that I got at rubber stamp show, and wondered if these would be the similar in quality. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Linda C
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gel Sticks
These were just as good if not better than those higher priced ones like the Faber Castell. Creamy and FULL of color.
Published 3 months ago by Veronica
5.0 out of 5 stars
Affordable
I use these gel sticks in mixed media art. They seem to be the same quality as those sold at a higher price. The colors are brilliant and stay true.
Published 3 months ago by lindy
