How many Inktense colors are there?

Inktense has a highly blendable texture and comes in a range of 71 jewel-like colors, plus a non-soluble outliner that allows you to draw outlines that are permanent, even when water is applied.

How many Derwent Inktense are there?

72 colours
Derwent Inktense Blocks have 72 colours in total and the Derwent Paint Pan Sets have 24 colours between 2 Pan sets. Are Derwent Inktense products dye based or pigment based? Inktense is pigment based but it’s unique formulation produces vibrant colours and washes.

Are Derwent Inktense pencils permanent on fabric?

Derwent Inktense pencils and blocks provide an easy and versatile way to add color to fabric. They come in a wide range of colors, are blendable, can be applied wet or dry, and are permanent once they have dried.

What is the difference between Derwent Inktense and watercolor pencils?

Both pencils are highly blendable but the formulation of each pencil varies. The softer formulation of Watercolour makes for easy transfer to paper, whilst Inktense has a harder, waxier laydown. Inktense cores are also slightly thicker and feel chunkier to hold.

Are Inktense pencils worth it?

The pencil itself is quite strong with its 4mm core. Sharpening can be a bit burdensome but proper methods can result in a quite sharp point for those detailed areas. For applying dry, the Derwent Inktense Watercolor Pencils are nothing amazing. You have to push down pretty hard to get a lot of colors out.

What is the best paper to use with Derwent Inktense pencils?

The best surface I’ve found for using Inktense is cold press watercolor paper that has a toothier surface than Hot Press. It’s called Not surface in the UK, where Inktense are from, as in “Not hot pressed.”

Do Inktense pencils fade?

This product take-up is mainly because Inktense pencils work well on cotton, are permanent when dry and are easy to use. To use Inktense pencils, you simply draw or colour the area and then ‘activate’ them with water. In other words, paint the area with water. Once dry they are permanent.

Can you use Inktense pencils without water?

Use dry Inktense Pencils (no water) to add the final linear details – especially in the foreground grasses. You can layer Inktense without smudging or lifting previous layers. Start with the lighter colours at the bottom before adding the darker colours over the top.