Manufacturer | ACCO |
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Brand | Derwent |
Item Weight | 8.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 9.3 x 0.55 x 7.8 inches |
Item model number | 2300443 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Color | Assorted |
Closure | Snap |
Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | Soft |
Material Type | Cotton |
Number of Items | 1 |
Size | 24 Count (Pack of 1) |
Point Type | Fine |
Ink Color | Multicolor |
Manufacturer Part Number | 2300443 |
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Derwent Inktense Blocks 24 Tin, Set of 24, 8mm Block, Soft Texture, Watersoluble, Ideal for Watercolor, Drawing, Coloring, Crafts and Painting on Paper and Fabric, Professional Quality (2300443)
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Brand | Derwent |
Writing Instrument Form | Brush Pen |
Color | Assorted |
Ink Color | Multicolor |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
About this item
- VERSATILE & VIBRANT – The 8mm square block combines versatility with vivid color. Use the edge for fine details or the side to cover large surface areas quickly. Contains full range of 24 colors.
- WATER SOLUBLE – Expand your creative possibilities. When blocks are used dry, they deliver pure, vibrant color. For different effects, use a wet brush to lift color directly from the block.
- PERMANENT COLOR – Pigments dry quickly and permanently when washed out, minimizing colour bleeding. Once dry, colors can be placed next to each other or layered, without fear of color bleeding.
- SURFACE VARIETY – Switch up your artistic canvas. As the color dries permanently, it’s great on fabrics such as silk or cotton. Can also easily be used on paper. Modify the use to fit your project.
- COLOR CREATION – Integrated palette is great for creating colors. Make blends by mixing colors together or obtain lighter shades of one color by adding water. Mix to create a unique work of art.
- ACCESSORIES – For best results, combine with other Derwent products, such as Derwent Waterbrush Set, Derwent Inktense Block Spritzer and Derwent Inktense Block Grate and Shake.
- COLORS: Sherbet Lemon, Sun Yellow, Tangerine, Poppy Red, Chilli Red, Shiraz, Fuchsia, Violet, Iris Blue, Bright Blue, Deep Indigo, Sea Blue, Teal Green, Ionian Green…
- COLORS CONTINUED: Apple Green, Field Green, Leaf Green, Mustard, Baked Earth, Willow, Bark, Charcoal Gray, Ink Black and Antique White.
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point type | Fine | Fine | Bold | Fine | Bold |
number of pieces | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
material | Cotton | Graphite | Metal | Wood | Metal |
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Intense vibrant color
Derwent Inktense Blocks
Derwent Inktense blocks are intensely vibrant, watersoluble blocks that have been formulated to dry permanently, offering exceptional layering capability without dissolving previously dried layers of vivid color.
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Permanent
Fully dissolve pigment and leave to fully dry, so you can layer up
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Highly Versatile
Use on paper, ceramic, wood and fabric for fine art and craft projects
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Unique Formulation
Create vivid, ink-like stains or translucent washes
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Block Format
Use dry to apply fine lines or broad expressive strokes
Recommended Derwent Accessories
Derwent Push Button Waterbrush | Derwent Technique Brushes | Derwent Inktense Paper Pads |
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Push Button Waterbrush SetIdeal for dissolving pigment and spreading color. | Derwent Technique BrushesIdeal for laying down a wash over a large area or creating fine lines. | Derwent Inktense Paper PadsTextured, cold pressed, archival - perfect for retaining color. |
Four tip sizes: fine, medium, large and large chisel. | Six brush designs for a variety of marks and effects. | Available in three sizes. |
What formulation are the Inktense blocks?
A unique formulation that is highly pigmented, permanent once dry and creates ink-like stains
What is included in the set?
The Inktense Block range includes up to 72 block colors. Pick your chosen tin size from 12 - 72 blocks
What colors are in the set?
Please read the product description for the color palette
How do I use the blocks?
Experiment with wet or dry media. Either wet the paper or block marks or use straight from the block with a wet brush
What products can I use with the Inktense blocks?
Use alone with our Push Button Waterbrushes and Inktense Paper for the best application, or mix with the Inktense Paints and Pencils
About Derwent
With a proud heritage dating back to 1832; we have been creating pencils in the Lake District, UK, since 1916. With over 150 years of know-how packed into every pencil and art tool, our creative and scientific minds never cease experimenting. Obsessing over highest quality materials and forever creating an ever evolving exceptional range for every artist. We keep pushing boundaries so that artists can keep pushing theirs.
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ASIN | B004QQ5I0Q |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #22,791 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #56 in Drawing Inks |
Date First Available | April 13, 2011 |
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Product Description
Derwent Inktense blocks are versatile, watersoluble, chunky blocks of vibrant ink-like color that bring a fresh perspective to your work. Use them as pans of paint, apply color directly to wet or dry paper or fabric and turn them on their side to cover larger areas. Washed out, they become transparent, ink-like paint that can be worked over when dry. They can also be used for rubber stamping and decoupage and work beautifully with Derwent Inktense Pencils. The tin of 24 includes: Sherbet Lemon, Sun Yellow, Tangerine, Poppy Red, Chilli Red, Shiraz, Fuchsia, Violet, Iris Blue, Bright Blue, Deep Indigo, Sea Blue, Teal Green, Ionian Green, Apple Green, Field Green, Leaf Green, Mustard, Baked Earth, Willow, Bark, Charcoal Gray, Ink Black and Antique White.
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Customers like the value, versatility, performance, ease of use, and color of the ink blocks. For example, they mention that it's well worth the money, great for laying down colors and shapes under watercolor, and that it works well together. That said, they say the colors are vibrant and absolutely beautiful.
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Customers like the color of the ink. They say the colors are vibrant, easy to blend, and stay strong when wet. They also say the inking is fun, can be used dry or wet, and comes in a variety of colors. Customers also mention that the inked pencils are great for watercolors where you don't want your bottom layers.
"...They are permanent once the fabric is dry and the colors are stunning on silk. They are great on cotton too, but on silk they are amazing!..." Read more
"...The blocks come in 12 different colors (from bottom to the top) - Sun Yellow, Tangerine, Poppy Red, Fuchsia, Deep Indigo, Sea Blue, Teal Green,..." Read more
"...The colors are so vibrant. It's so easy. You just swipe the water brush on the top of the block to pick up the color...." Read more
"...Very versatile with lots of colors to use as-is or to blend into numerous new pigments...." Read more
Customers find the ink blocks easy to use. They say the blocks are manageable and versatile. Customers also say the learning curve for these blocks is much easier than for pencils, and the colors are vibrant and go on easily.
"...The learning curve for these blocks is much easier than for the pencils (at least that's what I've heard)...." Read more
"...The colors are so vibrant. It's so easy. You just swipe the water brush on the top of the block to pick up the color...." Read more
"...I know that they are still perfectly usable, but for the price, I expected better protection from breakage...." Read more
"...but not the end of the world for me, they were still intact and easy to use." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the writing instrument. They say it's a beneficial art supply that's well worth the money. Some mention that the blocks are much more cost effective and can be used without removing them from the tin. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...of of the complete set of the Derwent Inktense Blocks for an unbelievably low price and bought them immediately...." Read more
"...From that standpoint, this set of 36 is a great value...." Read more
"...It will not reactivate. Versatile and worth the money. Highly recommend." Read more
"...I use these with intense pencils regularly; they are excellent value for money considering the amount of product you get...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the ink blocks. They mention that they work well with a water pen, and are a joy to use. They also find that they can be layered on top or bottom of acrylic paints, and work great on T-shirts and other material. Customers also mention that the inking blocks work well on heavy GSM cartridge paper.
"...So easy and such wonderful results...." Read more
"...I've found they work great being layered on the top or bottom of acrylic paints, and when mixed together blend nicely...." Read more
"These are beyond wonderful. I have used them together with the Inktense pencils and am amazed at what can be done with them...." Read more
"...It will not reactivate. Versatile and worth the money. Highly recommend." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the ink. They mention it's great for laying down colors and shapes under watercolor, it can be used like watercolor pencils, and it can also be used for drawing or applying to large areas then wetting. Customers also say it'll be excellent for their artwork and bullet journal.
"...They are quite versatile in use, too - you can use them like crayons and scribble on your page/canvas/etc... and then take a wet paintbrush or..." Read more
"...But these can be used for drawing or for applying to large areas then wetting, but some of the drawing marks will remain...." Read more
"...It will not reactivate. Versatile and worth the money. Highly recommend." Read more
"...They are great for shading and even a limited amount of colour selection such as the 12 pack will yield great results once you learn to work with..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the art blocks. Some mention that they are reliable and easy to use, while others say that they break easily and the plastic tray is flimsy.
"...All in all, this is a fantastic product. Blocks came undamaged, and the shipping/delivery was fast and without issue." Read more
"...my tin arrived undamaged, with the exception of a couple of the sticks having hairline cracks that you don't even notice until you try to lift them..." Read more
"...they ship them, but not the end of the world for me, they were still intact and easy to use." Read more
"...These give the ability to blend like watercolors but offer a relative permanence so that one can work on a piece in stages without earlier stages..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the dryness of the ink. Some mention that it dries quickly, and is water-resistant. However, others say that it does not dry permanently like described, and that it is chalky and crumbly when applied dry.
"...My favorite thing about these blocks is that they dry quickly, and once dry, are permanent...." Read more
"I really like that these behave a lot like watercolors and they dry permanent...." Read more
"...to use and leave gorgeous color, but just be aware that "permanent on fabric once dry" is not really true...." Read more
"...Run some practice drills before you commit to a project. They dry quickly and are so vibrant!..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the messiness of the writing instrument. They mention that the blocks are very dirty, covered in black ink dust, and pigment dust all over. Some say that the dust is over other colors and will smear.
"...disappointed to find that one block was broken and the rest were covered in black dust from the broken block...." Read more
"...Boy am I glad I did. They paint absolutely beautifully! They are a bit messy when you first open them up..." Read more
"...I also found them easy to clean from my paintbrushes, merely swishing them in water until no more color comes out seems to work just fine...." Read more
"...For some reason, however, the blocks were very dirty - a brown stain marred the exposed surface of each one; it seemed to have nothing to do with..." Read more
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Long story short - I really, really love these blocks, and they have become a staple supply for my art journaling right alongside my acrylic paints and stencils. You don't have to lay down a lot of color to get intense results, but if you do they are very opaque and rich. They are quite versatile in use, too - you can use them like crayons and scribble on your page/canvas/etc... and then take a wet paintbrush or mister and apply water on them to help the color come out. You can take a wet paintbrush and take color off the block itself, take an old credit card, exacto knife, or painter's knife and scrap some of of the block off in a pile then add water, or you can also lay down a stencil and draw through them with the blocks, then use a small paintbrush to color in the resulting pattern.
My favorite thing about these blocks is that they dry quickly, and once dry, are permanent. This is bad if you like going back and reactivating your paints with water, but I'm not a big fan of traditional watercolors, so these are perfect for me. I've found they work great being layered on the top or bottom of acrylic paints, and when mixed together blend nicely. They can also tint gesso and texture/modeling paste great, too, although the colors will lighten (obviously) if added to white.
I also found them easy to clean from my paintbrushes, merely swishing them in water until no more color comes out seems to work just fine. In comparison/contrast with the pencil version of these blocks, they're more-or-less equal, one being in a pencil format, the other being in blocks. If you wanted to paint extremely small areas, the pencils have a slight advantage, but you could still use a small paintbrush and take color from the blocks and still get a similar effect.
Another big plus for me is that you can buy the blocks individually ($1.59/block on DickBlicks) which will be helpful as I slowly start to collect all the colors.
All in all, this is a fantastic product. Blocks came undamaged, and the shipping/delivery was fast and without issue.
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Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2023
During the review process I was offered the opportunity to rate by 'Sheerness'. As far as I'm aware that's a place in Kent. Go figure...