Review on 🎨 Legion Mini Pad Sampler Set: 12 Yupo Artist Pads, 2.5x3.75 Inches Each (L21-MINIPADKITYP), Ideal for Artists and Crafts by Linda Diaz

TLDR; After trying several types of paper, Yupo turned out to be the best in many respects: quality / "handle" of the paper, lightness / brightness (whiteness) and interaction with inks - even complex, highly pigmented inks are not suitable for paper. It even makes it easy to "fix" common problems that occur with alcohol ink, ultimately saving time and supplies. These pads are perfect for trying out different types of paper before buying whole pads. FULL REVIEW: I am reviewing this based on experience with [liquid] alcohol inks. I haven't tried it with other media yet. It took me a while to write this because the only word that came to mind was "Wow. Wow". All the issues I've had with other papers over the past year (I've tried quite a few) have either been fully resolved or resolved. Yupo, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN MY LIFE? Well, in full revelation, Jupo has always been there and I always knew the name but the price scared me (I think if I saw this set I would definitely try it) to find out that with many ink products there is actually often a difference and sometimes it's worth it , to spend a little more to avoid disappointment and waste. I have now used several brands and types of paper from these brands. . I found that where some had flaws that others corrected, others had different nuances, so I adjusted those of I created kinds of pieces for paper types. Basically, I acquired a lot of "Bounce". I'm just sorry I wasn't so stubborn and just messed with Yupo pr otzt. My biggest regret is that I didn't see this packaging ;). PACKAGING: First - Super cute! You get 4 pads each: heavy, medium, and translucent (which are actually surprisingly thick and more opaque compared to other brands). Of course they're small, but I find the size very handy for testing techniques and colors before moving on to a larger sheet of paper. This saves me from cutting a larger sheet. I also find that they're the right size for cards (if my "tests" look really decent), so they're totally usable for me. PAPER: I will say that the "hand" (feel) of paper is amazing. The weight is fantastic. Heavy, absolute gallery quality. If I were making art to sell, that would be my choice. It's very professional. The "lightest" is translucent, but even that's a great weight. I've used other brands and even at the same size, they tend to "flex" much more easily, making flow control more difficult. Ink. I didn't have that problem with them. While I haven't worked with much larger sizes (yet. I'm in the process of rolling), I can foresee that the weight will be a huge benefit as I work with sizes in the foot-by-foot range which is also amazing. While the translucent isn't as bright (because it's not 100% opaque of course), the medium and heavy colors are great. They also have a good matte quality. TESTS (shown in images) Note. For consistency, I used 99% isopropyl alcohol and didn't use a blending solution. among the colors" that can tend to stick and be visible in the background (as seen in the yellow/green image where some blue is left on the paper and doesn't mix well). While this is sometimes desirable, it is it often doesn't for me. I've used some colors that are notorious for me when it comes to coloring other papers - some of which never fully lighten. I found it very easy to stir the ink around a bit (I use lint-free swabs) to slightly lift and blend Victory The second set of tests was with my most pigmented (thickest) Ranger Stream ink This material is incredibly thick and while it's really pretty it can be a real beast to use with it It's heavy and difficult to move.I always had to at least shake the spot where I placed the initial "drop" - no matter how much iso/mix solution I used - to mix it enough to microphone to be able to move. The unfortunate effect was that it was always lightened (diluted) and sometimes I wanted more opacity. Whenever I added more ink to achieve this effect, I ended up with "cluttered" work. Reject a bunch With Jupo. Wow. Some ink and some iso and with the help of an airbrush all the pigment moved with the iso. No indication of the initial fill area! Another issue I have with this paint (and a few others, to be honest) is that the pigment collects in small "blobs" that are usually difficult (if not impossible) to shake up and break up. It was super easy with Yupo - I could pry it open with a small lint free swab, then add some more iso and pour in ink. disaster averted! Finally - a test to correct what "revised". This happens to me when I either A.) don't stop fast enough in pursuit of "perfection" and end up in a mess, or B.) try to fix another problem (like a pigment "blob") that I'm adding needs so many isos and tries agitation that it causes confusion to get that area again. I also tried to show an example of this in the pictures. Of course, I didn't just want to polish the concept here, but I was actually able to "fix" the reworked part. Win! OTHER (I won't find out until I get my larger size) I've found my edges don't get as "smoky" with the technique I usually use. I don't know if it could be because I just didn't have enough space to work or if it might require changes in my technique. It seems that in many cases, after the edges are frozen, applying the iso around the edges and working back doesn't seem to lift the ink in the same way - the edges are still "hard" and I tend to bite to have more "iso edge line" where it thins and starts to dry. This was probably the only area of frustration, but I found I could still easily remove the line with a swab or another layer of Iso. SUMMARY Excellent paper. Worth the cost. This sample pack is great for trying out one brand and seeing what you get before moving to a larger tablet. I hope this review was helpful to you. Anyway, whatever you choose, I'm sure you'll enjoy it - and that's the point, isn't it? Happy creativity!