This video details an extensive art supply haul acquired during the Blick/McFerson liquidation sale, despite the host's prior "no-buy" commitment. The haul features a variety of media, including Derwent ColorSoft colored pencils, various ink and brush pens (Selier, Derwent), Amsterdam acrylic paints, and oil painting mediums (Grumbacher, Gamblin). A significant part of the order was dedicated to large sheets of high-quality watercolor and drawing papers (Fabriano, Canson, Arches), although order fulfillment was noted to be inconsistent, with many items being cancelled or reduced to single sheets. The host provides detailed swatches and tests of many items, including the unique Stabilo Woody 3-in-1 Duo pencils, showcasing their blending capabilities dry and with water.
Art Supply Liquidation Sale Haul and Swatch Test
0:14 The Sale: The haul was purchased during the Blick's McFerson liquidation sale, breaking the host's "no-buy" resolution.
0:43 Derwent Pencils & Pens: Items include a large set of Derwent ColorSoft colored pencils, Derwent Graphics line makers (sepia colored, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5 tips), and a set of six Selier ink brush pens.
2:16 Paints & Mediums: The haul includes Amsterdam acrylic paints (recommended by viewers), a Grumbacher matte varnish for oil painting (requires six months drying time before application), and Gamblin Galkyd Light oil painting medium.
3:41 Winsor & Newton Inks: A Winsor & Newton calligraphy ink set was purchased, featuring a dip pen and four colored inks: gold, red, blue, and black.
6:21 Paper Haul (Fabriano, Canson, Arches): The host attempted to buy large quantities of heavy watercolor paper. Received items include Fabriano colored drawing paper, Canson Colorline 184lb paper, Fabriano white drawing paper, single sheets of 300lb Fabriano watercolor paper, and five-packs of 90lb Arches and 140lb Fabriano papers.
6:47 Key Takeaway - Order Fulfillment Issues: Many large packs of paper and mounting board ordered were canceled or only fulfilled with a single sheet due to the sale volume, though Blick compensated customers with discounts and coupons.
10:06 Swatching - Line Makers: Tests of the sepia Derwent Line Makers show the 0.5 tip is surprisingly thick, comparable to an 0.8 micron pen.
12:33 Swatching - Selier Pens: The Cobalt Blue Selier ink brush pen is tested, noting it is water-soluble with a watercolor finish, but the host is unsure how to control the ink flow easily.
14:31 Swatching - ColorSoft Pencils: The Derwent ColorSoft colored pencils are tested and noted to be smooth, but unexpectedly do not smear easily. The Derwent burnisher pencil effectively blends colors without lightening them.
18:12 Swatching - Calligraphy Inks: The thick gold Winsor & Newton calligraphy ink is tested. An attempt to mix the gold ink with blue ink is unsuccessful in creating a clean green color.
21:05 Stabilo Woody Duo Pencils: A set of Stabilo Woody 3-in-1 Duo pencils (which feature two colors per barrel) is tested.
25:07 Key Takeaway - Woody Functionality: The Woody Duos are confirmed to be "three-in-one" because the two colors can be used separately or mixed together with water to create a third blended color.
27:46 Viewer Prioritization: The host asks viewers to comment on which products they are most interested in seeing used in future videos to help prioritize content.