Derwent Inktense Pencil Sets are the ideal way to being exploring the unique Inktense formulation. The colours in each set have been carefully chosen to cover the breadth of the Inktense colour spectrum, no matter which set you choose. The core of Derwent Inktense Pencils is pigment-based and extremely soluble in water, but unlike watercolour pencils, when you add water the core transforms to product an ink wash. Once the wash dries, it is permanent and cannot be rewetted. Highly pigmented with rich, vibrant colours in the range, you can easily create beautiful layers of colour with Derwent Inktense Pencils. The colour can be applied dry and water added to the applied layers. Simply adjust the amount of water to producing varying dark to light tones. The round shape of the pencil barrel ensures a smooth experience and the 4mm core ensures smooth and even colour application. Ideal for artists, designers, illustrators, crafters and hobbyists. Derwent Inktense Pencils can even be used on fabric! The fabric does not need to be pre-treated, simply apply the colour directly to the fabric, dissolve the pigment with water and allow to dry. Once dry, the colour will become permanent if all the colour has been fully dissolved/washed out and there are no pencil marks left on the fabric. The fabric should be hand washed, without detergent, at a cool temperature.
Derwent Inktense Pencil Sets are the ideal way to being exploring the unique Inktense formulation. The colours in each set have been carefully chosen to cover the breadth of the Inktense colour spectrum, no matter which set you choose. The core of Derwent Inktense Pencils is pigment-based and extremely soluble in water, but unlike watercolour pencils, when you add water the core transforms to product an ink wash. Once the wash dries, it is permanent and cannot be rewetted. Highly pigmented with rich, vibrant colours in the range, you can easily create beautiful layers of colour with Derwent Inktense Pencils. The colour can be applied dry and water added to the applied layers. Simply adjust the amount of water to producing varying dark to light tones. The round shape of the pencil barrel ensures a smooth experience and the 4mm core ensures smooth and even colour application. Ideal for artists, designers, illustrators, crafters and hobbyists. Derwent Inktense Pencils can even be used on fabric! The fabric does not need to be pre-treated, simply apply the colour directly to the fabric, dissolve the pigment with water and allow to dry. Once dry, the colour will become permanent if all the colour has been fully dissolved/washed out and there are no pencil marks left on the fabric. The fabric should be hand washed, without detergent, at a cool temperature.
Derwent Inktense Pencil Sets are the ideal way to being exploring the unique Inktense formulation. The colours in each set have been carefully chosen to cover the breadth of the Inktense colour spectrum, no matter which set you choose. The core of Derwent Inktense Pencils is pigment-based and extremely soluble in water, but unlike watercolour pencils, when you add water the core transforms to product an ink wash. Once the wash dries, it is permanent and cannot be rewetted. Highly pigmented with rich, vibrant colours in the range, you can easily create beautiful layers of colour with Derwent Inktense Pencils. The colour can be applied dry and water added to the applied layers. Simply adjust the amount of water to producing varying dark to light tones. The round shape of the pencil barrel ensures a smooth experience and the 4mm core ensures smooth and even colour application. Ideal for artists, designers, illustrators, crafters and hobbyists. Derwent Inktense Pencils can even be used on fabric! The fabric does not need to be pre-treated, simply apply the colour directly to the fabric, dissolve the pigment with water and allow to dry. Once dry, the colour will become permanent if all the colour has been fully dissolved/washed out and there are no pencil marks left on the fabric. The fabric should be hand washed, without detergent, at a cool temperature.
Derwent Inktense Pencil Sets are the ideal way to being exploring the unique Inktense formulation. The colours in each set have been carefully chosen to cover the breadth of the Inktense colour spectrum, no matter which set you choose. The core of Derwent Inktense Pencils is pigment-based and extremely soluble in water, but unlike watercolour pencils, when you add water the core transforms to product an ink wash. Once the wash dries, it is permanent and cannot be rewetted. Highly pigmented with rich, vibrant colours in the range, you can easily create beautiful layers of colour with Derwent Inktense Pencils. The colour can be applied dry and water added to the applied layers. Simply adjust the amount of water to producing varying dark to light tones. The round shape of the pencil barrel ensures a smooth experience and the 4mm core ensures smooth and even colour application. Ideal for artists, designers, illustrators, crafters and hobbyists. Derwent Inktense Pencils can even be used on fabric! The fabric does not need to be pre-treated, simply apply the colour directly to the fabric, dissolve the pigment with water and allow to dry. Once dry, the colour will become permanent if all the colour has been fully dissolved/washed out and there are no pencil marks left on the fabric. The fabric should be hand washed, without detergent, at a cool temperature.
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Because of my tendency to be fussy, I like sketching with indelible pencils. They can't be erased, so you need to really commit to a line, live with mistakes and learn to work with them. For a long time, I used a pile of Eberhard Faber Blu-Black ink pencils for this purpose. The line they make is beautiful, and you can wet them down to make them permanent. However, when it came time to replace my pencils, I discovered they were no longer made, and the ones you can find on auction sites go for a premium (people collect pencils, go figure). I cast about for a replacement for my beloved Blu-Blacks, and someone suggested Inktense.While these pencils do not produce the beautiful silky line of my old pencils, they are amazing in their own right. Soft and responsive to ... MoreBecause of my tendency to be fussy, I like sketching with indelible pencils. They can't be erased, so you need to really commit to a line, live with mistakes and learn to work with them. For a long time, I used a pile of Eberhard Faber Blu-Black ink pencils for this purpose. The line they make is beautiful, and you can wet them down to make them permanent. However, when it came time to replace my pencils, I discovered they were no longer made, and the ones you can find on auction sites go for a premium (people collect pencils, go figure). I cast about for a replacement for my beloved Blu-Blacks, and someone suggested Inktense.While these pencils do not produce the beautiful silky line of my old pencils, they are amazing in their own right. Soft and responsive to pressure, they provide a good range of values when sketching. And they make lovely permanent washes and crisp lines when used with water.I'm now addicted to Inktense. I have a good assortment of colors now, using them for color studies and quick paintings in my sketchbook. I'm terrible with watercolors but love the look of watercolor paintings, and I love layering and glazing; Inktense pencils seem to have been made for people like me. Since the pigment becomes permanent once the water dries, you can glaze and layer colors to your heart's content. The pencils give you a measure of control over your lines and saturation that I (terrible artist that I am) don't get with brushes when using water media.One caveat: check the lightfastness ratings on Derwent's site if you intend to make pieces for display. The pencils especially are all over the map when it comes to permanence, and most unfortunately the beautiful reds suffer most from this issue. You might be able to find the same color with better lightfastness in Derwent's Inktense blocks or paint sets. I'm told this is due to different binders and manufacturing processes for each product.A solid product from a solid company.
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I bought the 12 pack awhile back, used them a few times and put them away. Recently I rediscovered them, and I'm really happy I gave them another chance. A few things I learned. They are nothinglike a watercolor pencil and will not act like one. If you plan on working over them or adding another layer, make sure the area is completely dry first, bone dry. This might be obvious, but use a light hand/layer before you activate with water if you want more of a wash effect. Do not use your wet brush and grab pigment straight from the tip of the pencil, it will ruin the pencil. I don't claim to know everything, these are just some things I learned. Don't be intimidated by them like I was at first!
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I didn't know much about water soluble art media. So I gave these a shot since many people in the art community have said good things about it. Let me tell you that when actually working with these pencils I was blown away by the amount of pigment and the blending these are capable of! Even better than watercolor pencils I've tried or you can couple the two and they do work well together. I am so happy I made the decision to buy these. The art ideas are endless with these and color mixing is too. The grain of the pencil disappears when you add water and they are smooth & amazing! If Derwent makes more colors, I'm first in line to buy them!
| Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil |
| Ink colour | Black |
| Product dimensions | 35.56 x 20.83 x 3.81 cm; 1.16 Kilograms |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | Fine |
| Point Type | Fine |
Derwent Inktense Pencils Tin 100
Delivery $11.95
Derwent Inktense Pencils Assorted Tin Of 100
Free delivery between 10–21 July
Derwent Inktense Pencils 100 Pack
Free delivery between 9–18 July
Derwent Inktense Coloured Pencils Tin of 100
Free delivery
Buy Derwent Inktense Pencil Sets | Art Supplies Australia Tin of 100
Delivery between 8–17 July $16.65
Because of my tendency to be fussy, I like sketching with indelible pencils. They can't be erased, so you need to really commit to a line, live with mistakes and learn to work with them. For a long time, I used a pile of Eberhard Faber Blu-Black ink pencils for this purpose. The line they make is beautiful, and you can wet them down to make them permanent. However, when it came time to replace my pencils, I discovered they were no longer made, and the ones you can find on auction sites go for a premium (people collect pencils, go figure). I cast about for a replacement for my beloved Blu-Blacks, and someone suggested Inktense.While these pencils do not produce the beautiful silky line of my old pencils, they are amazing in their own right. Soft and responsive to ... MoreBecause of my tendency to be fussy, I like sketching with indelible pencils. They can't be erased, so you need to really commit to a line, live with mistakes and learn to work with them. For a long time, I used a pile of Eberhard Faber Blu-Black ink pencils for this purpose. The line they make is beautiful, and you can wet them down to make them permanent. However, when it came time to replace my pencils, I discovered they were no longer made, and the ones you can find on auction sites go for a premium (people collect pencils, go figure). I cast about for a replacement for my beloved Blu-Blacks, and someone suggested Inktense.While these pencils do not produce the beautiful silky line of my old pencils, they are amazing in their own right. Soft and responsive to pressure, they provide a good range of values when sketching. And they make lovely permanent washes and crisp lines when used with water.I'm now addicted to Inktense. I have a good assortment of colors now, using them for color studies and quick paintings in my sketchbook. I'm terrible with watercolors but love the look of watercolor paintings, and I love layering and glazing; Inktense pencils seem to have been made for people like me. Since the pigment becomes permanent once the water dries, you can glaze and layer colors to your heart's content. The pencils give you a measure of control over your lines and saturation that I (terrible artist that I am) don't get with brushes when using water media.One caveat: check the lightfastness ratings on Derwent's site if you intend to make pieces for display. The pencils especially are all over the map when it comes to permanence, and most unfortunately the beautiful reds suffer most from this issue. You might be able to find the same color with better lightfastness in Derwent's Inktense blocks or paint sets. I'm told this is due to different binders and manufacturing processes for each product.A solid product from a solid company.
I bought the 12 pack awhile back, used them a few times and put them away. Recently I rediscovered them, and I'm really happy I gave them another chance. A few things I learned. They are nothinglike a watercolor pencil and will not act like one. If you plan on working over them or adding another layer, make sure the area is completely dry first, bone dry. This might be obvious, but use a light hand/layer before you activate with water if you want more of a wash effect. Do not use your wet brush and grab pigment straight from the tip of the pencil, it will ruin the pencil. I don't claim to know everything, these are just some things I learned. Don't be intimidated by them like I was at first!
I didn't know much about water soluble art media. So I gave these a shot since many people in the art community have said good things about it. Let me tell you that when actually working with these pencils I was blown away by the amount of pigment and the blending these are capable of! Even better than watercolor pencils I've tried or you can couple the two and they do work well together. I am so happy I made the decision to buy these. The art ideas are endless with these and color mixing is too. The grain of the pencil disappears when you add water and they are smooth & amazing! If Derwent makes more colors, I'm first in line to buy them!
I didn't know that these were water soluble in pencils. While working with them, I do enjoy the intense colors, but my biggest pet peeve is the color selection in the set of 36 (only 35 colors plus 1 outlined pencil. How does it not have even 1 pink color? It makes absolutely no sense to me other than the company's greed in having to buy the biggest set in order to get one. I know that these can be purchased open stock, but still not to have a single pink in the set is ridiculous. Do I like these pencils? Absolutely. Would I recommend to a friend? Yes with the caveat that they purchase a pink pencil open stock if purchasing the 36 set.
I use these with my pen and ink drawings, sometimes in combo with Inktense pan paints. I like the versatility of leaving the colors as "pencil" or awakening the intensity with water (using a water brush). Often I use the pencils dry on areas where I added water (after the paper has dried). I love the choice and vibrancy of the colors! And love the effects I can get with them. They layer well. The dark colors can become very intense when activated by water, so I'm learning to adjust how much dark color I add (the more pigment you color in, the more intense the color, of course). I've used them on several of my Inktober drawings this year. These are becoming my favorite medium to use with pen & ink.
I was on the fence about buying these, since I already had the 24-pan Inktense paint set, but the 36 pencil set was on sale for a price I couldn't resist. I used them on illustration board along with the Inktense paint set. The pencils layer nicely when dry, and the colors are indeed intense when water is added. You don't need to have both the paints and the pencils, but I found it really enjoyable to use them both while creating the same artwork. If you make a mistake, you can always use the white (either the paint, or create your own white paint by adding water to dust from the white pencil made with sandpaper) and paint over it. Let it dry, and then go over it again with whatever you want. The pencils are especially handy for doing detail work on top of an ... MoreI was on the fence about buying these, since I already had the 24-pan Inktense paint set, but the 36 pencil set was on sale for a price I couldn't resist. I used them on illustration board along with the Inktense paint set. The pencils layer nicely when dry, and the colors are indeed intense when water is added. You don't need to have both the paints and the pencils, but I found it really enjoyable to use them both while creating the same artwork. If you make a mistake, you can always use the white (either the paint, or create your own white paint by adding water to dust from the white pencil made with sandpaper) and paint over it. Let it dry, and then go over it again with whatever you want. The pencils are especially handy for doing detail work on top of an underpainting. #sweepstakes
The colors become very vivid once wet. And once they are dry after the use of water, they become water resistant. Also we can apply a second coat, if we wish so, once they have dried. No second coat on a wet color otherwise, it becomes a mess. Honestly, I've never had so amazing color pencils! This box was not enough for my fun, I ordered some more. But the colors in this box are all amazing and very well chosen. I highly recommend these pencils, and this set is very good to start. Excellent product! Great on the go, you don't need to bring paints, these pencils can temporary replace your paints.
I bought these to use on fabric and they are great, you can use with h20 or a medium. What's cool is if you put h20 down first then color on top the colors are more vibrant and they don't bleed over the h20 that was put down. The medium works ok but they are h20 colors I find they work better with h20. You also dip the tip of the pencil into the h20 then draw. I iron my pieces afterwards to set the color. If you want a versatile color you won't go wrong with these. #sweepstakes.
As an artist of many mediums, watercolor was never my favorite. Well, these pencils have changed that thinking. I love the preciseness of the pencil and then being able to blend with water. Haven't had this much fun with a new art product as I have since these pencils arrived in the mail. Plus, the vibrance of the colors even after the piece dries. wonderful. Can't wait to use these with my grand children :)
| Writing Instrument Form | Colored Pencil |
| Ink colour | Black |
| Product dimensions | 35.56 x 20.83 x 3.81 cm; 1.16 Kilograms |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | Fine |
| Point Type | Fine |
