Jack Richeson121501 Shiva Oil Paintstik, Student Colors, Set of 12

I bought these a few years ago, didn't get around to writing a review until now. These work great with oil paints, I usually use them for adding/filling color about halfway through a painting, or to help work through the early stages a bit quicker. They mix with medium really well too, I always have bad luck with pastels but I loved the idea of the workflow, so these were a nice in-between and they last so long (I got these about 5-6 years ago, haven't painted in a while but most of them are only worn down about halfway - gonna buy more soon)

I researched this product from different vendors and this price was the same or less, and arrived faster through Prime (without the minimum order). I used oil sticks in the past and wanted to try them again because of their bold marks. **Remember, if you are using acrylic paints, these oil sticks can be applied on top of the acrylics, but you cannot apply acrylic paint on top of the oil sticks.A decent product at a good price, with quick delivery!

They're great quality. Worth every penny.

The price to expensive like large oil stick not itty bitty to it same price

these work well but are not as convenient as I expected. They are made of oil paint so with each use the film that covers the pointneeds to be removed and they take longer to dry than I expected.

I am a fiber artist in several different techniques, so I was excited if a bit intimidated to try these painstiks. They are heavy and high quality and cover well. The stiks are self-sealing and fresh product needs to be revealed with each use. A brush and the clear blending stik are must haves when using these for applications that require a firm line, but that is to be expected. These can be heat-set when used on fabric with either an iron or the dryer. I have not yet tried them on a wearable that will take multiple washings but will update this review if I ever do. All in all I was impressed with the product and impressed with Cedar Canyon Textiles, the company that makes the paintstiks. Their website has a lot of additional information regarding how to use the paintstiks and is worth checking out for free projects and updates. A recommended product.

This was my first time using these in the ease of use is excellent. They go on smooth like a brush and they don’t dry out.

I am new to oil painting, and I find that this is a great addition to any oil paint set. The application is very smooth and buttery, and they are so much fun to play with. You can also cut a small piece off and use a palette knife to mix with an oil medium, such as walnut oil (I use M. Graham Walnut Alkyd Medium) and it will come out just like regular oil paint! These are great to use on days when I want to do an oil painting, but am too lazy to get all my supplies out, so with these I can do a full oil painting very easily and quickly. Highly recommend!