If you are one of those crafters who is often disappointed with their colouring and can't work out how to make your flat coloured image into a vibrant, realistic, dimensional representation of the subject, then this beginner's guide to using coloured pencils is the video for you.

Rachael demonstrates and explains the six essential techniques of colouring with pencils. How to apply pressure (light, medium and hard) to control how much pigment you apply, the type of stroke to use (straight, circular, or c