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    Old 12-02-2015, 12:44 PM
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    Hello all! With another comment here about coloring books, I have a question about coloring pencils. The prisma colors seem like they are highly rated. Anyone have other suggestions or input? Thanks!
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    Old 12-02-2015, 01:18 PM
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    Check the reviews on Amazon. It seems to depend somewhat on where the pencils are manufactured and also on personal preference.
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    Old 12-02-2015, 01:29 PM
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    One time a while back I was in Michael's craft store and colored pencils were on sale so I bought the colors I didn't have.
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    my son is 25, but I bought him Crayola, they are never sharpen ones, I think it might be better for the adult coloring books.
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    Old 12-02-2015, 02:38 PM
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    Prismacolor are artist quality . More expensive.
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    Prismacolors are "waxy" is how my husband describes them. I prefer Laurentian brand, which you can't seem to buy anymore.
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    I bought the Sargent Art 22-7251 Colored Pencils, Pack of 50, Assorted Colors
    for my daughter.

    Was going to get her the Prismcolor, but she didn't want them, said Crayola was
    just fine for her.
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    I love prismacolor but, they can be pricey. I used them when I went to school for Interior Design. I adore Faber-Castell watercolor pencils but they are way expensive.
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    Prismacolors are true artists pigments and colors and are often used by interior designers and architects. They last a long time but aren't really necessary for just simple coloring. You'll have to have a separate sharpener for them.
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    lynnie I also use Crayola crayons. they work just fine.
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