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Derwent Inktense Blocks 36 Tin, Set of 36 Water-Colours, 8mm Block, Water-Soluble, Ideal for Drawing, Colouring, Crafts & Painting on Paper & Fabric,
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Derwent Professional Inktense Block Sets Assorted Tin of 36
Derwent Inktense Colour Block Tin of 36
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The product tests ok. As a traditional illustrator I have experience using a plethora of art supplies from Copix, Prismacolor, etc. As the price of the unit is unknown to me at the time of writing this, I am going to assume per unit, this is a cheaper alternative than Prismacolor (which is pricey, but quality!) I see Derwent as a cheaper alternative. Nothing too crazy in terms of quality, but it gets what you need done, done. I did notice while using the ink pastels a sort of wax coating? on the surface of the pastels.Having used illustrating charcoals in my past, I am aware that certain manufacturers do this to protect the product. However Just with the charcoals I drew with, I noticed it was difficult to get past the waxy surface with certain pieces of pastel. ... MoreThe product tests ok. As a traditional illustrator I have experience using a plethora of art supplies from Copix, Prismacolor, etc. As the price of the unit is unknown to me at the time of writing this, I am going to assume per unit, this is a cheaper alternative than Prismacolor (which is pricey, but quality!) I see Derwent as a cheaper alternative. Nothing too crazy in terms of quality, but it gets what you need done, done. I did notice while using the ink pastels a sort of wax coating? on the surface of the pastels.Having used illustrating charcoals in my past, I am aware that certain manufacturers do this to protect the product. However Just with the charcoals I drew with, I noticed it was difficult to get past the waxy surface with certain pieces of pastel. Again, nothing too detrimental, but noticeable. However the colors did seem to blend very nicely which I was mostly surprised about. Having never really used ink pastels before, I was unaware of how to "use" them, but they were a fun medium. While I did have fun with them, I don't think I was impressed either. Just seems like a very standard pastel set to me.Benefits to this product would easily have to be the vividness in colors with it being more affordable than some of the more big name brands of art supplies.I fancy myself a pencil illustrator primarily. So while I don't see myself really caring for all of the colors of the rainbow at my disposal. I think I would enjoy a monochromatic set for my own purpose.I would definitely recommend this product to some of my art friends. I believe it to be an alternative to the big name brands we are all too familiar with over paying for. So while one can very quickly recommend Prismacolor, can one afford it? Probably not. I see Derwent as that next step down.
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I aim for productivity I my Art. I require a great product to do as it was designed. And a product that allows for personal tweaking. Here you go...make something...Derwent Inktense Blocks.I like the "wow factor" whilst composing, doodling, and production of finished works. Derwent Inktense Blocks and pencils are fun and instrumental to learning new moves and are steadfast materials and tools in my creating activities.Blick are winners. Blick Customer Service corps are responsive and client centered. I know this is a competitive advantage. I am please you know it as well. Otherwise, you'd be just another e-commerce Arts supply wanna-be.Cheers!
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Love these. Great control for placement and love the permanency of the color after dried. I couldn't afford the complete 72 count set. If I want any additional colors now, I will have to buy them open stock because of how they put the sets together. Also, how will I store the open stock blocks? No tin. They should break out the 72 colors into six different sets for when people can't buy them all at once.
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Derwent Inktense Blocks 36 Tin, Set of 36 Water-Colours, 8mm Block, Water-Soluble, Ideal for Drawing, Colouring, Crafts & Painting on Paper & Fabric,
Free delivery
Affiliate Disclosure: We may receive a small commission for purchases made through this link at no extra cost to you. This helps support our site. Thank you!
Derwent Professional Inktense Block Sets Assorted Tin of 36
Derwent Inktense Colour Block Tin of 36
Delivery $10
The product tests ok. As a traditional illustrator I have experience using a plethora of art supplies from Copix, Prismacolor, etc. As the price of the unit is unknown to me at the time of writing this, I am going to assume per unit, this is a cheaper alternative than Prismacolor (which is pricey, but quality!) I see Derwent as a cheaper alternative. Nothing too crazy in terms of quality, but it gets what you need done, done. I did notice while using the ink pastels a sort of wax coating? on the surface of the pastels.Having used illustrating charcoals in my past, I am aware that certain manufacturers do this to protect the product. However Just with the charcoals I drew with, I noticed it was difficult to get past the waxy surface with certain pieces of pastel. ... MoreThe product tests ok. As a traditional illustrator I have experience using a plethora of art supplies from Copix, Prismacolor, etc. As the price of the unit is unknown to me at the time of writing this, I am going to assume per unit, this is a cheaper alternative than Prismacolor (which is pricey, but quality!) I see Derwent as a cheaper alternative. Nothing too crazy in terms of quality, but it gets what you need done, done. I did notice while using the ink pastels a sort of wax coating? on the surface of the pastels.Having used illustrating charcoals in my past, I am aware that certain manufacturers do this to protect the product. However Just with the charcoals I drew with, I noticed it was difficult to get past the waxy surface with certain pieces of pastel. Again, nothing too detrimental, but noticeable. However the colors did seem to blend very nicely which I was mostly surprised about. Having never really used ink pastels before, I was unaware of how to "use" them, but they were a fun medium. While I did have fun with them, I don't think I was impressed either. Just seems like a very standard pastel set to me.Benefits to this product would easily have to be the vividness in colors with it being more affordable than some of the more big name brands of art supplies.I fancy myself a pencil illustrator primarily. So while I don't see myself really caring for all of the colors of the rainbow at my disposal. I think I would enjoy a monochromatic set for my own purpose.I would definitely recommend this product to some of my art friends. I believe it to be an alternative to the big name brands we are all too familiar with over paying for. So while one can very quickly recommend Prismacolor, can one afford it? Probably not. I see Derwent as that next step down.
I aim for productivity I my Art. I require a great product to do as it was designed. And a product that allows for personal tweaking. Here you go...make something...Derwent Inktense Blocks.I like the "wow factor" whilst composing, doodling, and production of finished works. Derwent Inktense Blocks and pencils are fun and instrumental to learning new moves and are steadfast materials and tools in my creating activities.Blick are winners. Blick Customer Service corps are responsive and client centered. I know this is a competitive advantage. I am please you know it as well. Otherwise, you'd be just another e-commerce Arts supply wanna-be.Cheers!
Love these. Great control for placement and love the permanency of the color after dried. I couldn't afford the complete 72 count set. If I want any additional colors now, I will have to buy them open stock because of how they put the sets together. Also, how will I store the open stock blocks? No tin. They should break out the 72 colors into six different sets for when people can't buy them all at once.
I was given the 12 block tin as a present, having seen an article in a quilting magazine about using them on fabric, I had a play around with them and found the easy to use. I was then given the task of making a mini quilt in a very period short time. Despite not having done painting since school (a long time ago) and not being artistic in that field, I used the blocks to paint a design on fabric, pleased with the results and the mini quilt that came out of it. I've now invested in the 72 block tin, all those extra colours to play with, has given me ideas for at least 3 more mini quilt. As the colours are quite intense, a little goes a long way so they've proven to be quite economical to use, using them has become quite addictive.
I was excited to try these Inktense blocks, having seen other artists using them in various ways. I like the idea of painting with water soluble color that doesn't lift after drying, so that you can more easily work in layers. However, after swatching the Inktense blocks, I must say I am very disappointed. I used a wet brush to pick up color directly from the sticks. The paint is streaky and chalky. It seems that either the pigment is gritty or the binder doesn't dissolve well. I couldn't get a smooth wash no matter how much I tried. Most of the colors seem to show some granulation, and the paint doesn't flow at all, so wherever your brush touches the paper, that's where the pigment stays, and you can see every stroke of your brush. Honestly, they look like cheap, ... MoreI was excited to try these Inktense blocks, having seen other artists using them in various ways. I like the idea of painting with water soluble color that doesn't lift after drying, so that you can more easily work in layers. However, after swatching the Inktense blocks, I must say I am very disappointed. I used a wet brush to pick up color directly from the sticks. The paint is streaky and chalky. It seems that either the pigment is gritty or the binder doesn't dissolve well. I couldn't get a smooth wash no matter how much I tried. Most of the colors seem to show some granulation, and the paint doesn't flow at all, so wherever your brush touches the paper, that's where the pigment stays, and you can see every stroke of your brush. Honestly, they look like cheap, student-grade watercolors. In the 72 set, there are only two colors with a lightfast rating below 6, so that is one good thing about them (you do have to go to the Derwent website to find the color chart and ratings, as this information is not included with the product). I am not sure if I will be able to find a use for this product, so I will most likely be returning it.
Derwent Inktense Blocks make for a great transition for anyone wanting to move from chalk, pastel, or charcoal to watercolor. They make for a great complement for any using watercolor or gouache paint. Great for adding some texture. Or you can use them very much like color pastels or similar mediums. They very much possess the characteristics of those mediums.I'm honestly disappointed due to how messy they are. But that's a personal issue. I don't enjoy dusty mediums. So I'm less likely to purchase any more Intense Blocks or pencils. My assumption was that they were going to behave more like Derwent's wax-based Artbars [Amazon]. (And you know what they say about assumption?)The 12 block tin is a good starter set for anyone who wants to try them out. Your basic ... MoreDerwent Inktense Blocks make for a great transition for anyone wanting to move from chalk, pastel, or charcoal to watercolor. They make for a great complement for any using watercolor or gouache paint. Great for adding some texture. Or you can use them very much like color pastels or similar mediums. They very much possess the characteristics of those mediums.I'm honestly disappointed due to how messy they are. But that's a personal issue. I don't enjoy dusty mediums. So I'm less likely to purchase any more Intense Blocks or pencils. My assumption was that they were going to behave more like Derwent's wax-based Artbars [Amazon]. (And you know what they say about assumption?)The 12 block tin is a good starter set for anyone who wants to try them out. Your basic colors are there. And if you need something different, you can always purchase them in singles online. The tin is great if you travel. And it's great if you need to do some watercolor and/or quick sketching outdoors.
I upcycled/recycled a new black zippered pouch with an eyesore of a logo ironed on. I thought the Derwent Inktense Blocks sample would help me elevate this pouch to something I'd actually use!I used blue painters tape, 2 inch, around the perimeter of the square, and sanded the image till rough. I then brushed on/used a watercolor ground medium. After drying, I sanded the area and had a perfect area prepped for these Derwent Inktense Blocks.I've never used anything like these intense blocks before. I used them as if they were pans of color, and applied them in light layers with a brush. The colors are so vibrant and layer nicely, just as the package describes. They dry quickly, and really I didn't make a mess at all. These I can see will last a very long time as ... MoreI upcycled/recycled a new black zippered pouch with an eyesore of a logo ironed on. I thought the Derwent Inktense Blocks sample would help me elevate this pouch to something I'd actually use!I used blue painters tape, 2 inch, around the perimeter of the square, and sanded the image till rough. I then brushed on/used a watercolor ground medium. After drying, I sanded the area and had a perfect area prepped for these Derwent Inktense Blocks.I've never used anything like these intense blocks before. I used them as if they were pans of color, and applied them in light layers with a brush. The colors are so vibrant and layer nicely, just as the package describes. They dry quickly, and really I didn't make a mess at all. These I can see will last a very long time as a little goes a long way- the colors are definitely INTENSE!! I will absolutely continue to use these on fabric, and have an eco friendly reusable bag that I will dress up with designs and colors using these blocks. I will be using these next as a crayon and can see you can get so many different line weights depending on how you use the block. I love that this dries permanently!This is a beautiful set for any artist and I would absolutely recommend them. I had never used any type of product like this before and I had a fabulous time!
I already have some Inktense pencils but not sufficient colours. The Inktense blocks are really easy to use in a variety of ways. The colours are vibrant and mix well. I am very much a dabbler and wanted to use them to paint backgrounds on fabric. The price was really good. The are much more expensive elsewhere.
After struggling with layering and colors bleeding with watercolors, and, after watching the artist who did the art on the Derwent tins, I took the plunge and never looked back. I love how smoothly these pigments dry. The colors mix beautifully and, with a little practice, can cover other colors. It is a good idea to watch some YouTube videos along with your own exploration of the medium. I have also use Micron Pigma pens to add fine detail with no problem. A hot press paper is what I like to use. To practice, I mask off a sheet of paper into long strips 3 inches wide and create some book marks.
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Derwent Inktense Blocks are water soluble blocks that provide vibrant colour. They are formulated to dry permanently, giving the Inktense Blocks excellent layering capacity as they won't dissolve previously dried layers of colour. These blocks are perfect for creating artworks of expressive landscapes, or vibrant still life pieces. They can be used dry to achieve fine lines or broad strokes, or mixed with water for creating ink-like effects and vivid washes. The Inktense Blocks from Derwent are a versatile medium that can be used on both paper and fabric. Available in a range of set sizes so you can choose the one that suits you best.
Derwent Inktense Blocks are water soluble blocks that provide vibrant colour. They are formulated to dry permanently, giving the Inktense Blocks excellent layering capacity as they won't dissolve previously dried layers of colour. These blocks are perfect for creating artworks of expressive landscapes, or vibrant still life pieces. They can be used dry to achieve fine lines or broad strokes, or mixed with water for creating ink-like effects and vivid washes. The Inktense Blocks from Derwent are a versatile medium that can be used on both paper and fabric. Available in a range of set sizes so you can choose the one that suits you best.
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Derwent Inktense Blocks Tin 36
Derwent Inktense Blocks are water soluble blocks that provide vibrant colour. They are formulated to dry permanently, giving the Inktense Blocks excellent layering capacity as they won't dissolve previously dried layers of colour. These blocks are perfect for creating artworks of expressive landscapes, or vibrant still life pieces. They can be used dry to achieve fine lines or broad strokes, or mixed with water for creating ink-like effects and vivid washes. The Inktense Blocks from Derwent are a versatile medium that can be used on both paper and fabric. Available in a range of set sizes so you can choose the one that suits you best.
Derwent Inktense Blocks are water soluble blocks that provide vibrant colour. They are formulated to dry permanently, giving the Inktense Blocks excellent layering capacity as they won't dissolve previously dried layers of colour. These blocks are perfect for creating artworks of expressive landscapes, or vibrant still life pieces. They can be used dry to achieve fine lines or broad strokes, or mixed with water for creating ink-like effects and vivid washes. The Inktense Blocks from Derwent are a versatile medium that can be used on both paper and fabric. Available in a range of set sizes so you can choose the one that suits you best.
