And if you’re looking for a DIY pencil case to put your school supplies in, my friend Menucha has this super cute Knit Pencil Case which is simple enough for kids to make! A fun DIY School Supply kids can make, these DIY Glitter Pencils are a fun way to add some glitz and glamour to your child’s pencil case. There are, indeed, Glitter pencils. They are usually made of a common base core similar to other colored pencils with bits of metallic glitter mixed in. They tend to be harder than ordinary colored pencils, but will still cover, outline, and generally create a good art effect. Create a dark, metallic edge on an item in a picture, then fill in the center with regular colored pencils.

Softly blend the metallic pencil with a similarly colored pencil or a complementary color to give the ordinary pencil that metallic gleam. We experimented with two methods to create these DIY Glitter Pencils – using loose glitter and a glitter washi tape.

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Nearly every colored pencil manufacturer makes metallic pencils. With that said, they are not all created equal, even as colored pencils themselves come in various grades, types, hardness, and styles.

Best” is always a highly subjective term. Therefore, here is a somewhat subjective answer. A personal favorite is Faber-Castell for metallic pencils. The cost per pencil is minimal, they are available in small sets, and the color goes onto paper smoothly. Those are always attractive features. While the colors might not be as saturated as those from Prismacolor, this mid-range set will produce a vibrant color without you having to work too hard about it. Artists have been trying to capture the way light and shadow make a difference in a picture since before the Renaissance. For example, the Italian painter Fra Angelico used light rays and gold colors to show the divinity of his subjects. Painting the Coronation of the Virgin shows the main subjects of the painting floating above a crowd of people. Rays of golden light shine out from them. When you look more closely, you will see that the members of the crowd have halos, showing that they are sainted or divine. Using metallic colored pencils is unlikely to raise your relaxation coloring to a masterpiece level. But who knows? It might inspire you. It will certainly add an extra touch of illumination to any topic. Layering Metallic Pencil ColorsThere can be many reasons for using metallic colored pencils. The metallic colors lend a brightness to colors that might otherwise be drab or dull. The appearance of the color can accent or illuminate pictures of metallic objects or of objects that might naturally have a bit of shine to them, such as a striped lizard or a dragon.

Tip: matching your glitter to an acrylic paint creates a more dramatic effect and makes the glitter coating look more complete. You can also buy colored pencils to use for this craft.However, I was a bit stumped how I was going to make glitter pencils that didn’t end up covering her hands in glitter. (While I am very used to having a home that has traces of glitter everywhere – I knew her teacher may not appreciate trails of glitter in the classroom.) Both methods worked really well for giving us a gorgeous glittered pencil – especially if you use a craft sealant like Mod Podge with the loose glitter method. The washi tape pencils I thought would give us issues with sharpening, but surprisingly the rice paper tape didn’t gum up Ella’s pencil sharpener. This may vary based on brand, so the loose glitter method may be the best bet.

On most review lists, Faber-Castell will be at the upper end of the selection list. Prismacolor is also a contender as one of the leading brands of colored pencils. Glitter or Glitter Washi Tape <– we outline two methods below, each method requires only one of these Accent essential items in a picture, such as swords, crowns, jewels, halos, and other items that might have been gilded in the artwork of yesteryear.

But the biggest reason to use metallic colored pencils is that it is fun. Why not use them? There are many things that we once did for fun that we slowly must give up as adults. Few of us climb trees once we have passed age fifty. Even top athletes slowly find that the things they once did slip away from them. But coloring is a pastime that can be shared by nearly everyone, young or old. Using metallic colored pencils brings an element of beauty to your pictures that you might not have achieved without that added touch. Light Interactive Starting at the end of the pencil with the eraser, place a long strip of glitter washi tape lengthwise down the pencil. Yes, there are glitter coloring pencils. They are fun and easy to use and will add that extra little bit of something to your relaxation time. Who does not want the gems in the king’s crown to glitter or the knight’s sword to have that exceptional shine? Or the jewels on the princess’s gown to shine with a unique luster? Glitter pencils are the answer to creating these special effects. Just to name a few of the various brands of metallic colored pencils. Although some of the brands, such as Prismacolor, will go on a little smoother, even modestly priced sets such as Crayola have their place.