Derwent Inktense Wooden Box Set of 72

Derwent Inktense Wooden Box Set of 72

Experience the vibrant, ink-like colour of Derwent Inktense Pencils with this premium 72-colour Wooden Box Set. Beautifully presented in a quality wooden storage box, this comprehensive set combines the versatility of water-soluble pencils with an extensive palette of highly pigmented, intensely vibrant colours.

Use Inktense Pencils dry for precise drawing, colouring and detail, or add water to transform the pigment into a vivid, translucent, ink-like wash. Unlike traditional watercolour pencils, Inktense has been specially formulated so that once the colour has been fully dissolved with water and has dried, it becomes permanent. This allows you to build additional layers over previously dried colour without reactivating the underlying layer.

Each pencil features a comfortable 8 mm round barrel and wide 4 mm water-soluble core. The firm yet smooth texture provides good control and a strong point for detailed work, while the highly soluble pigment can be blended and diluted with different amounts of water to achieve a range of intense colours and lighter washes.

The permanent nature of fully dissolved Inktense colour also makes the pencils suitable for use on a variety of porous surfaces, including paper, fabric, canvas, ceramic and wood. They are particularly popular for textile applications on materials such as silk and cotton.

Presented in a premium wooden box, this 72-colour set is an excellent choice for artists, illustrators, designers, crafters and coloured pencil enthusiasts who want a comprehensive Inktense palette with convenient, durable storage.

Key Features

• 72 Derwent Inktense Pencils
• Premium wooden presentation and storage box
• Highly pigmented, intensely vibrant colours
• Water-soluble 4 mm core
• 8 mm round barrel
• Firm yet smooth texture with a strong point
• Use wet or dry
• Water transforms the colour into a vibrant, ink-like wash
• Colour becomes permanent once fully dissolved and dry
• Excellent for layering without disturbing dried colour
• Suitable for paper and other porous surfaces
• Can be used on fabric, including silk and cotton
• Ideal for drawing, illustration, mixed media, textile work and craft

How to Use Inktense Pencils

Use dry: Apply the pencils directly to your surface for detailed drawing, colouring, shading and controlled marks.

Activate with water: Add water to the applied pigment to create vibrant, translucent washes and an ink-like effect. You can also vary the amount of water to achieve different intensities and tones.

Layer over dry colour: Once the pigment has been fully dissolved and the colour has dried, it becomes fixed. This allows you to work additional colours and details over the top without reactivating the dried layer.

Using Inktense on Fabric

Inktense can be used on fabrics such as silk and cotton because the fully dissolved colour becomes permanent when dry. For the colour to become permanent, all of the pigment must be dissolved in water. Any dry pigment remaining on the fabric may wash out when further water is applied.

For fabric projects, take care to fully dissolve the pigment and follow suitable washing and finishing practices for your chosen fabric.