Self-care has become one of those words that’s been stretched so thin it barely means anything anymore. Buy a bath bomb. Light a candle. You deserve it, queen. Meanwhile, you’re exhausted, anxious, and running on fumes, and a lavender-scented candle isn’t going to fix that. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, ColoredCalm earns from qualifying purchases. … Read more
Best Light Boxes and Tracing Pads for Coloring Book Enthusiasts A light box makes tracing and transferring designs onto coloring book pages effortless A light box is one of those tools you do not realize you need until you have one. If you have ever struggled to trace a design onto thicker coloring book paper, … Read more
Prismacolor vs Faber-Castell Polychromos: Which Colored Pencils Are Worth Your Money? Prismacolor Premier pencils are known for their soft, blendable wax cores If you have spent any time in adult coloring circles, you have heard the debate. Prismacolor Premier or Faber-Castell Polychromos? It is the Coke vs Pepsi of colored pencils, and everyone has an … Read more
Paper Quality Is the Silent Dealbreaker You bought the pencils. You picked the book. You sat down, pressed color to page, and watched it bleed through to the next illustration. Or the paper pilled under your eraser. Or your markers turned the back of the page into a smeary ghost of the front. Disclosure: As … Read more
Best Watercolor Pencils for Coloring: A Complete Guide for Beginners and Pros Best Watercolor Pencils for Adult Coloring Books (Tested and Ranked for 2026) You know that feeling when you’re deep into a coloring page and you wish, just wish, you could get that smooth, painterly wash of color without busting out actual paints and … Read more
Crayola is not just for kids anymore. In the last two years, Crayola has quietly built an impressive lineup of markers designed specifically for adult coloring, with dual tips, alcohol-based ink, and professional-grade color ranges that rival brands costing three times as much. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, ColoredCalm earns from qualifying purchases. This post … Read more
Why Seasonal Affective Disorder Hits Harder Than You Think If you have ever felt your energy drain the moment the clocks fall back, you are not imagining it. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, affects roughly 5 percent of the US population with full-blown depression symptoms, and another 10 to 20 percent experience a milder form … Read more
Color Theory for Adult Coloring Books: How to Pick Colors That Look Amazing Together You’ve probably been there, staring at a beautiful coloring page with a pile of pencils beside you, and absolutely no idea where to start. Do you go with blue and green? Pink and orange? All of them? When you pick up … Read more
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, ColoredCalm earns from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. You have packed your bags, checked your boarding pass, and now you are staring at a six-hour flight with … Read more
