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on December 12, 2015
I bought these as an alternative to watercolor pencils. My first impression was that they were really creamy for this type of pencil. They were also highly pigmented and super vibrant.
I then swatched all of them out and realized that one of them is actually an outliner pencil. So really you only get 23 colors.
I did some opacity testing with them as well. On the top, I colored full strength and did not set the pencil. On the bottom it is the pencil, full strength with water on top. The bottom swatch started out the same size as the top, so you can see that they move around really well after water is applied to the pencil.
I also did some permanency testing. I took some paint directly off the pencil lead with my brush and let it dry. I then took a wet brush to it and tried to move the color around. The teal and fuchsia did well. The tangerine and the sun yellow moved around a bit, but not nearly as much as the prismacolor watercolor pencils I use.
The only reason I docked a star is because of the included outliner pencil. I don't really outline, and if I do I use other pens. The price is also a little high. Amazon is the cheapest place I have found them, even compared to using a coupon at the big box craft stores.
I then swatched all of them out and realized that one of them is actually an outliner pencil. So really you only get 23 colors.
I did some opacity testing with them as well. On the top, I colored full strength and did not set the pencil. On the bottom it is the pencil, full strength with water on top. The bottom swatch started out the same size as the top, so you can see that they move around really well after water is applied to the pencil.
I also did some permanency testing. I took some paint directly off the pencil lead with my brush and let it dry. I then took a wet brush to it and tried to move the color around. The teal and fuchsia did well. The tangerine and the sun yellow moved around a bit, but not nearly as much as the prismacolor watercolor pencils I use.
The only reason I docked a star is because of the included outliner pencil. I don't really outline, and if I do I use other pens. The price is also a little high. Amazon is the cheapest place I have found them, even compared to using a coupon at the big box craft stores.
on December 6, 2010
I bought the Derwent Inktense Watersoluble Ink Pencils for art quilts. I color on fabric, then wet them using a waterbrush to make them permanent. I recommend buying a waterbrush with your pencils to have more control over the water. I have been told they are permanent anyway - haven't washed anything yet. It's just like using any coloring pencils, until you wet them. You can apply lightly to get a light color, or make them more intense by applying more pressure for more color. They are really fun.
on May 29, 2015
I like the pencils but I found that these pencils you have to wet them first to get the colors to come out, they are NOT like any other pencils I worked with. I really love a charchol pencil that is number 6 B soft and comes out where I can see my work in. But with this product I find that this can not be seen that well, as far as the sharpening them be careful you do not sharpen too much you will lose most of the color they do work well when its not so pointy. I do also love the Intense blocks. when wet your colors come out amazing.. I use it mostly on silk. Dries fast and you can heat set the iron and no steaming, so you can use right away.. and its permananet.. this set and the Derwent Instense Blocks are very good for traveling. I travel alot so I need something that I do not need to use color dyes with that have easy access to do on the plane or at my destination but still have the control to play or draw whenever the mood sends me.
on July 2, 2013
I scrapbook and make cards a ton and I wanted some other creative way to add color instead of stamping just ink colors. On water color paper I use black, brown or grey momento ink for the outline, then let it dry and then I color in the picture and apply water with a water brush. It's fun to do and easy. You can get different intensities depending on how much you color the image. They are expensive and that might affect while size set you use but do know you can mix colors such as red and blue to get various shades of purple. Learn your color wheel and you can get away with buying a smaller set. It comes in a metal case and if you add a thick rubber band it travels easily.
on January 25, 2014
I wanted something that was as vivid my colored pencil work without the sometimes visible line work that can show even when one used a blender. I also work in watercolor but wanted something that would be quick to set up for just quick sketches and washes of color. After seeing a instructional video on their website I decided to buy the 24 count inktense set. It was the most economical with a good selection of color choices.
The inktense pencils are wonderful! The pigment is strong and very easy to work with. If you apply a lot of color and water you will have an inky wash that you can manipulate. I have been using them on mainly cold pressed 140lb paper to practice with these pencils. I am finding as I get used to their different qualities they really have a wide range if applications. I am blending the with my watercolor paints to give some serious contrast.
As for the downside the colors are quite bold and to me they have a almost cartoony flat appearance about them. This could be a bother for someone who prefers a more earthy/realistic palette. My inexperience with this medium and my limitations as an artist may also be to blame for their perceived color limitations. I found blending colors to be limited to one or two layers.
I am extremely happy with my purchase and while I was tempted to get the 72 count the 24 was perfect.
The inktense pencils are wonderful! The pigment is strong and very easy to work with. If you apply a lot of color and water you will have an inky wash that you can manipulate. I have been using them on mainly cold pressed 140lb paper to practice with these pencils. I am finding as I get used to their different qualities they really have a wide range if applications. I am blending the with my watercolor paints to give some serious contrast.
As for the downside the colors are quite bold and to me they have a almost cartoony flat appearance about them. This could be a bother for someone who prefers a more earthy/realistic palette. My inexperience with this medium and my limitations as an artist may also be to blame for their perceived color limitations. I found blending colors to be limited to one or two layers.
I am extremely happy with my purchase and while I was tempted to get the 72 count the 24 was perfect.
on December 29, 2013
The colors are deep and vibrant, but regular watercolor pencils flow further a tad better. I was expecting them to be more ink-like, but they are just pencils. I do recommend for the permanency quality of the colors. I will continue to use them, including my Koh-I-Noor watercolor pencils, which I just adore!
on April 21, 2014
I love these ink based watercolor pencils. Great for back grounds, since you can then use regular waters colors over them and there is no smearing. Mix some shavings with acrylic medium and them make a wonderful customer stamp pad.
on March 7, 2014
I like the way you can use these pencils with or without water. The color intensity is up to you. The selection of colors is good and you can mix them together as well. They take some time to dry, so don't be in a hurry.
on November 13, 2015
The pencils themselves are really good. The width is somewhat narrow but not too narrow, much better than the thicker pencils many companies offer. The color selection is really good also for being a 24 pencil set and it is really helpful to have the matching color on the pencil casing at the far end. I would like more color variety with some shades but obviously they come in a set of larger pencil amounts.
I have not tried using water with them yet as i have just started using them, but the color glides across the paper well.
My only complaint, is the container. The metal tin is good quality for the front of back portions. There are some directions and in 4 different languages. The front panel also closes well and stays shut unlike some others that I've used. The thin plastic insert used to hold the pencils inside the metal tin is horrible. it arrived dented/damaged in several locations with no damage at all to the metal tin which makes me wonder what happened. So if this were a gift that i was going to give to someone i would be sending this back to get a replacement.
I have not tried using water with them yet as i have just started using them, but the color glides across the paper well.
My only complaint, is the container. The metal tin is good quality for the front of back portions. There are some directions and in 4 different languages. The front panel also closes well and stays shut unlike some others that I've used. The thin plastic insert used to hold the pencils inside the metal tin is horrible. it arrived dented/damaged in several locations with no damage at all to the metal tin which makes me wonder what happened. So if this were a gift that i was going to give to someone i would be sending this back to get a replacement.
on July 8, 2013
These pencils are very vibrant and intense. I'd venture to say that they are not as subtle as I might want. I have other Derwent and Karat pencils that have more subtle colors. I like these, but wish they had more subtle variety in the 24 pack. Lots of darks and greens but not enough red/orange/yellow/beige variations. The colors are much brighter than the color indicator on the pencil shaft.
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