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Jack Richeson 121608 Shiva Oil Paintstik, Iridescent Gold/Silver and Copper, Set of 3
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| Price | $15.43 | |
| AmazonGlobal Shipping | $8.33 | |
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- Manufactured in the u.s.a.
- No offensive odor, rich creamy buttery consistancy. easy clean up : soap, water, baby wipes
- Compatable with other oil paints and mediums
- Most Colors Dry Within 24 Hours
- Perfect for underpainting, fabric arts, craft projects, stenciling
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| Product Dimensions | 4 x 1 x 1 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 121608 |
| ASIN | B004BP85FC |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #72,699 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #1,954 in Art Paints |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.28 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Jack Richeson & Co., Inc. |
| Date First Available | March 31, 2008 |
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When you're ready to start your next oil painting, pick up Shiva pianistic artist colors instead of a brush. Manufactured in the united states, paintstiks are ideal for sketching and outlining, Shiva pianistic artist colors are refined linseed oil blended with a quality pigment and solidified into a convenient stick form. Paintstiks can be spread or blended and used in conjunction with conventional oil paint. There are no unpleasant odors or fumes, so you can virtually paint anywhere, at any time, on almost any surface from paper to panel to fabric. Paintstiks are “self-sealing”. That is, they form a protective film so the color won't rub off or dry out. Yet they always stay moist and fresh, providing an indefinite shelf life because they reseal in 24 hours. This film is easily removed by peeling it away with a paper towel, or rubbing it off gently. It can also be removed by carefully paring it with a knife (it can be sharpened to a point in this matter). When the stick has begun to wear to the edge of the sleeve, simply loosen the sleeve from the oil stick at the seam, open the sleeve and push the stick forward. Press the sleeve around the oil stick again and repeat the peeling process as needed. Remember that Shiva pianistic artist colors are oil color, the same as tube oils, so all the same techniques, mediums and surfaces can be used including varnishes. Paintstiks are available in 55 professional colors, 22 iridescent and 12 student colors.
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Customers like the ease of use, color, quality and fun of the paint. For example, they mention it's easy to apply, gives a beautiful highlighted shimmer and adds sparkle to furniture. That said, some complain about the dryness and disagree on value, durability, and size.
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Customers find the paint easy to work with, apply, and blend in to details. They say it goes on smoothly and works well for mark making on cold wax or oil paint. Customers also mention it's the easiest way to add some WOW to their furniture pieces and that it'll blend in so much easier.
"...They are creamy and have lots of metallic sheen. Goes on smoothly and works well for mark making on a cold wax/oil paint project...." Read more
"...These paint sticks are foolproof. The paint was easy to apply. You can make it subtle, like I did, or more dramatic. Love the flexibility." Read more
"...I found it super easy to blend in to the details in a furniture piece I was working on and it looks great!..." Read more
"...Easy to use, product goes on smoothly and you can wipe off excess if necessary. Dries to a beautiful hardened finish." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the product. They mention that the colors are bold and shimmery, and it adds a sparkle to their furniture. Customers also say that the lines and colors are really great. They also say it brings life to refinished furniture and is pretty for accents.
"...in to the details in a furniture piece I was working on and it looks great!..." Read more
"...It does stay on, the colors are beautiful and the price was reasonable. So I’d definitely buy again...." Read more
"...Had to shave it off which wastes paint. But once off the colors are gorgeous and easy to use, blendable and soft and gives a beautiful metallic sheen." Read more
"...of the silver and bronze shiva sticks and they aged and highlighted this piece perfectly! I am looking forward to using on other projects." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the Shiva Sticks. They mention that they work well, are easy to use, and produce remarkable results. Some say that the product goes a long way and works well for mark making on cold wax or oil paint projects. Overall, most are happy with the product's quality and performance.
"...Goes on smoothly and works well for mark making on a cold wax/oil paint project...." Read more
"...when painting and I can tell you they will last a long time and do a wonderful job. They're my new found love and I'll buy them again and again." Read more
"First time using these Shiva sticks, they work very well and a little goes a long way...." Read more
"...The paint sticks themselves did not appear to be used and work as expected." Read more
Customers find the paint to be fun to work with, great to try, and awesome. They say it makes ordinary projects extraordinary, and they love the ease of creativity.
"...This is a sample pack and they are very small but great to try. I will order the black shiva sticks next...." Read more
"Really fun to use, but I do wish I had chosen the full-length sticks! These are very short, strange feeling in the hand position...." Read more
"Fun way to add some character to refinished furniture. Dab or rub on and then spread with gloved finger. Was fun to use." Read more
"Loved the ease of creativity & with the shiva you can use your finger to apply. So fun & great accent" Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the product. Some mention it's great value and long-lasting, while others say that it arrived dried out and is basically useless.
"Very small amount, not practical for use." Read more
"...Less expensive than the pigment sticks...." Read more
"...They seemed dried out.Not worth it for me." Read more
"...if what I got was really old or expired but it just crumbled and was unusable ...I prob won’t buy again" Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the product. Some mention it's long-lasting and easy to use, while others say it crumbles apart when they try to use it.
"These sticks fall apart at the slightest pressure. They seemed dried out.Not worth it for me." Read more
"...a number of them I use when painting and I can tell you they will last a long time and do a wonderful job...." Read more
"...Yeah, well, I tried that and they just crumble and break in my hands...." Read more
"After peeling it’s protective skin off , it just crumbled and fell apart all over my floor, I got to use just a small amount...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the paint sticks. Some mention that they are very small but great to try, while others say that they're not practical for use.
"Very small amount, not practical for use." Read more
"Love the size for these accent paint sticks… using on ceramic figures along with porcelain spray." Read more
"Got what I expected. It is too bad however that these are so small. Just about 1.5 - 2 inches long." Read more
"...This is a sample pack and they are very small but great to try. I will order the black shiva sticks next...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the dryness of the paint sticks. They mention that the sticks were completely dried out and crumbled apart when they tried to use them.
"...I thought it was defective when I got it because it felt sort of dry and wouldn’t make a mark on anything!..." Read more
"These sticks fall apart at the slightest pressure. They seemed dried out.Not worth it for me." Read more
"...The sticks were super dry and hard...." Read more
"They were dried out when I received them." Read more
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You just have to remember to pull away a bit of the 'skin' that forms to get to the creamy paint. It pops off as you use the stick also, so no problem and it keeps the paint inside nice and moist.
I have used these with water mixable oil paints, no apparent odor.
Less expensive than the pigment sticks. I am going to buy a couple of the sets of bright colors - hard to find oil colors in tubes in those color ranges.
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2019
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