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Sakura Glaze pens

29/4/2015

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These Sakura Gelly Roll pens are unlike anything I've seen before! The ink releases thickly onto the paper, leaving a raised 3D effect that shines as if still wet. They glide so smoothly across paper, but can be used on several surfaces including plastic, glass and metal, and are water-resistant. I love how they give such a glossy finish, although you have to leave them a few minutes to dry before it's safe to touch/turn the page. The embossed feeling under the fingertips is sooo satisfying! You have to colour quite slowly to give the ink time to distribute evenly, and there's a slight click to the nib that releases more ink if you press down slightly. 
As you can see, it's hard to be careful on intricate designs because the ink comes out so thick, so that's something to bare in mind if you only do fine detail colouring. The nib is 0.8mm, but it seems broader to me. Also, because the ink flows so freely, I'm not sure how long they will last.
There's a clear pen included incase you want to create colourless texture, which is a handy addition if you like leaving white spaces like me. I'm thinking of crafting some stained glass designs on acrylic sheets with the kids, they'd look fabulous! There are so many uses. 
These Glaze pens are the 'Brights', but they also come in 'Basic' shades which are a little duller. There are loads of different Gelly Roll types- Moonlight, Metallic, & Stardust being a few- and I want them all! They're definitely my favourite gel pens by far. They don't bleed at all either, always a plus! 

I hope you've enjoyed my review and will be getting yourself some Gelly Rolls- you won't be disappointed! You can find this particular pack on the link below, but there are many other different styles:
Sakura Gelly Roll Glaze Bold Point Pens, Pack of 10 Brights
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7 Comments
Tracey Peach
30/4/2015 07:29:26 am

WoW! I used to love colouring when I was a child & I would still love to colour now I'm a adult. I am so pleased I have found your blog because I can now see your beautiful colouring in xxx

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Claire
30/4/2015 08:48:03 am

Ahh thanks for your lovely comments! I find colouring so theraputic x

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barb macaskill
30/4/2015 09:57:00 am

LOVE my Sakura Gelly Roll pens! They are a dream to work with! Thanks for the awesome review!

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Rosemary Rowe link
8/5/2015 06:28:34 am

I never tried these pens when I was journalling but I think I may have to give them a whirl, as and when, I get back into it!

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Heather @ Random Redheaded Ramblings link
17/5/2015 06:53:12 am

I love my Sakura pens, have the metallic and stardust ones! I have been eyeing up these ones too may have to make a sneaky purchase!

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Carolyn Montgomery
10/8/2015 05:57:26 am

I haven't tried these yet, but after reading your review I will definitely be buying some

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Carol b
29/9/2021 09:51:26 pm

I agree these r the best gel pens that I love the most. They have fantastic colours the cool glitters and others they have. I have slowly over the yrs collected them all and some of the specialty ones glitter etc don’t last as long but I wouldn’t use them on really big area anyways it would be too much. I do love the fluorescent coloured ones they r fun. Ask for them for Christmas I did that for a couple yrs lol then it was the pencil crayons that cost more cause my anniversary was nov dec Christmas jan birthday sometime it was a real help lol.

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