Coliro Colors Pearlcolors M003 Copper Pearl
I tried out the Coliro Colors Pearlcolors M003 Copper Pearl in this video. Coliro colors are handmade colors made with Mica pigments and gum arabic, the colors; made in Bavaria, Germany, ideal for calligraphy or illustration work.
Where to find them
Their official website is: https://coliro.de/shop/en/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/in-en/shop/COLIRO?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=869061454
How to use
Ideally, one should soak the Pearlcolor in a few drops of water, wait for a few minutes until the pigment dissolves, then mix it with a brush for a richer consistency.
Thoughts after trying it out
After using this particular shade, I feel that it can be used like watercolors, mainly transparent watercolors; however, as a person who prefers opaque watercolor techniques, I would prefer if the shades were more pigmented and opaque.
On white, the color is barely visible; there is a subtle pink-gold shimmer on the surface, it stands out on black; I used Brustro Ivory Black Artists’ Acrylic color for the base and overlayed it with Pearlcolor, after it dried out, the full-effect became quite visible.
Overall I would rate it 6.5/10
Color Chart
Pros:
1. Beautiful shimmer, iridescent color.
2. Easy to use.
3. Can be used on different surfaces, e.g. paper, wood, plaster, stone, etc.
4. Does not shed pigment when rubbed after the surface dries out.
5. Does not fade.
Cons:
1. Not opaque enough, although Pearlcolors are stated as translucent colors originally, personally would prefer a more opaque and pigmented formula.
2. Barely visible on a white surface.
3. Does not feel like high-quality premium colors upon usage.
Links to all the materials used:
Finetec: Coliro : Pearlcolors: Mica Watercolour Paint: 30mm Refill: Copper Pearl M003: https://bit.ly/3xMq6eW
Black Acrylic base: Brustro Ivory Black Artists' Acrylic: https://amzn.to/3utLjZd
Faber-Castell Paint Brush Set - Round, Pack of 7 (Blue) (Used Synthetic brush size 10): https://amzn.to/3baiOYH
Anupam Artists Acrylic Papers, 400 GSM, 10 Sheets (A4 Size): https://amzn.to/3vORW8B