Since we heard the sad news that Luminarte, the company that makes Twinkling H2Os is shutting down, the members of my Yahoo! group,Ask Suze have been discussing what product to use instead.
Here are some of the suggested products:
Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Set
These watercolors come in sets of 16 or 21 colors. They are extremely low priced compared to Twinkling H2Os. I don’t know how good they are. You can buy them at Dick Blick and other online stores. Dick Blick’s description, in part, reads “Niji pearlescent paints combine light and color to create stunning effects, either alone or when combined with other water-based media.” For a comparison between Niji Pearlescent Watercolor Paints and Twinkling H2Os, check this comparison at After Hours Stamper.
Yatsimoto Pearlescent Watercolor Set
Apparently Yatsimoto makes these watercolor paints as well as the Niiji Pearlescent Watercolors. Amazon sells the Pearlescent Watercolor Set, 21 Colors
I may be mistaken, but I believe the Yatsimoto colors may be a higher quality product than the Niji.
Pearl Ex Metallic/ Pearlescent Watercolor Set
Made by Jacquard, the makers of Pearl Ex, this Pearl Ex Metallic/Pearlescent Watercolor- Set of 12 Colors
If its anything like Pearl Ex, it’ll be a great product.
New Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist
Some crafters say they are using Glimmer Mist in a pinch. Glimmer Mist is more costly than Twinkling H2Os, and of course is not really intended to be used as a watercolor paint. It is comparing apples and oranges, but still, as they say, it works in a pinch.
I have a great many Twinkling H2Os. I don’t expect to need a replacement anytime soon. What about you? What will you do when your twinks run out?
