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# 48 vibrant shades watersoluble for watercolor effects 4mm firm round core Derwent Inktense Pencils 48 Wooden Box, Set of 48, Premium 4mm Round Core, Firm, Watersoluble, Ideal for Watercolor, Drawing, Coloring and Painting on Paper and Fabric, Professional Quality (2300151)

**Brand:** derwent
**Price:** € 226.33
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## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game—where pencil meets watercolor magic!

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- **What is this?** Derwent Inktense Pencils 48 Wooden Box, Set of 48, Premium 4mm Round Core, Firm, Watersoluble, Ideal for Watercolor, Drawing, Coloring and Painting on Paper and Fabric, Professional Quality (2300151) by derwent
- **How much does it cost?** € 226.33 with free shipping
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## Best For

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## Why This Product

- Trusted derwent brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Transform with Water:** Watersoluble formula lets you switch from dry sketching to vibrant, translucent watercolor effects effortlessly.
- • **Unleash Bold Creativity:** 48 richly pigmented colors for vivid, expressive artwork that stands out in any portfolio.
- • **Versatile on Multiple Surfaces:** Ideal for paper and fabric alike—create stunning botanical drawings or custom textile art with ease.
- • **Permanent, Layered Masterpieces:** Colors dry quickly and permanently, enabling seamless layering without bleeding or smudging.
- • **Professional Quality You Can Trust:** Preferred by top artists and customizers for smooth application, intense color payoff, and lasting brilliance.

## Overview

Derwent Inktense Pencils Set of 48 features a premium 4mm round core with highly pigmented, watersoluble leads that deliver vibrant, permanent colors. Perfect for professional artists and serious hobbyists, these pencils work seamlessly on paper and fabric, allowing for bold dry drawing or stunning watercolor effects that dry quickly without bleeding. Trusted by experts for their smooth application and intense color payoff, this set unlocks limitless creative possibilities.

## Description

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Review: Battle Tested. They Are the Bomb!! - When I first started customizing doll faces, I bought Faber-Castell pencils, as they are suggested by almost every doll customizer. They wouldn't make a mark or it was so light you'd have to do several layers of Mr. Super Clean and penciling to get the desired strength. I sharpened them, thinking maybe they were a little dry. Then I concluded I was in over my head due to my inexperience with doll customization. I have some background in art. I sketch and paint. I also use Prisma color pencils in the artwork I sell. I found the option to paint with them to be cool. So I thought drawing little faces wouldn't be a huge stretch. It is not as easy as they make it look on Youtube. I had to use tons of Super Clean, and layers of Faber Castel to get the desired look. Not to mention, you better be able to see, or you are going to have to get readers and a good light. Months later, after I'd given up, a favorite doll customizer reviewed seven premium artist grade pencil brands. She tested the basic colors of like seven brands. It could be more, it's been a minute since I saw the review. She applied them to different surfaces, blended them and customized a doll head with each brand. Surprisingly, Faber-Castell came in at like forth behind a cheap Alie Express brand. Prismacolor was maybe third, behind a German brand that came second to Inktense, which was number one. Inktense was the best of all on blending, actually showing up and the colors were fuller and more vibrant. Some other pencils lost because even though they showed up the color was light or dull. Or the pencils crumbled or didn't color evenly. Some pencils were way too soft, or way to hard and required a lot of hard pressing. Which depending on what you're doing it could actually scrape the paint beneath. Some left chunks on whatever the surface and you couldn't just wipe them out without ruining the work just done. Inktense is creamy and smooth, but not too soft if you get what I mean. They are immediately stain the surface, with full and vibrant color. Now that I've used Inktense, I plan to invest in getting all the colors they offer. I also like that you can buy these individually. If you don't get these for doll customization, at least get the white. It is unmatched for eyes. It was the best by leaps and bounds in the test. Before I could afford to get these, I bought four whites and just like in the video they didn't disappoint. I will always refer Inktense for doll customization. They layer or draw on top of other colors smoothly. You can even blend them in lighter amounts to change the look of the color beneath. I might be able to do a whole face up without paint. Ooooooh, the white is amazing for putting details in the eyes, and lips, no matter what the final color of them will be. Derwent Inktense beat all the other brands. Faber Castel was surprisingly four or five of high-end artist pencils. Inktense was number one, which no one expected, because I hadn't even heard of them until the video. These are the best pencils and worth the price. Sorry I can't remember the customizer's name or I would have added a link. I wrote all of this because I read product reviews and wished someone had told me before I wasted money on other expensive pencils. Sending good vibes. I hope this was helpful.
Review: Water Colors Extraordinaire! - Admittedly, I am a very amateur artist. Yet, I have always had a desire to be able to express myself pictorially. To that end, I have read multiple books on drawing and painting in the last 20 years, but I felt I was always handicapped by what I believed to be a lack of small motor coordination. Nonetheless, I persisted. Knowing that one of my failings was a refusal to specialize in a particular area. Thus, reaching all the way back to my roots and my undergraduate education as a Biology major, I decided that I would try to concentrate on "Botanical Drawing." It is not that Botanicals are an easy representation, but it is rather that the majority of Botanicals have the same basic structural elements. Thus, I purchased several books on Botanical Drawings and spent a considerable amount of money on a vast variety of drawing mediums. In accordance to the teaching of the books I bought, I first started with pencil sketches. As I progressed through the books that discussed Botanical representations, it turned out, that my initial believe was in fact true. The very best and most renown Botanical Artists who have written books about how to draw plants and flowers have developed systems and methodologies that have a certain amount of commonality. It turns out, that if one can draw three dimensional representations of cones, cylinders, spheres and a few other special elements, one can make pictorial representations of most Botanicals. Thus, I spent some time perfecting my ability to draw non-Euclidian geometric shapes, which I had learned how to do when I took my 3 semesters of calculus in college. And then, building upon that, I started to move into color mediums. First, I started with colored pencils. Then I worked with 'nu-pastels' and pastel pencils. Then I progressed into Aquarelles. And from there, I started to work with watercolors. But the most impressive medium of all, were these "Derwent Inktense Pencils" which are 4 mm core pencils, but with a special character. While when one uses these pencils to draw, it feels very much like one is using a "soft core pencil." However, there is an amazing, dazzling difference between these pencils and regular soft core pencils. These Inktense Pencils are truly like drawing with watercolor pigments. And the concept is, that the artist uses these pencils and their knowledge or color and form to create drawings that are then bought to an unbelievable level of intensity when they are brushed with water. All of a sudden, what looked like just regular soft core pencil drawings take on an incredible illumination which is even more intense than using watercolor paints. Yet, they have a special character to them that is not present with regular watercolors, be they pan watercolors or watercolors in tubes. They first come alive under the wet brush. But then, rather quickly, they dry to a permanent state, so that additional water no longer changes their hue and beauty. It is so intense, that it defies a written description. Yet, I am willing to attest to the fact that I have never seen anything like it. There are two things that one should know about this medium though before embarking upon giving it a go. The pencils are expensive, but they are worth every penny. And, because of the way they come alive, the precision with which water is added to the dry image is of the most important and delicate process. So much so, that not only is it expensive to buy the pencils, but it is almost a requirement that the artist utilizes the very best brushes to animate the pigments. Personally, I have found that they only brushes that truly are worth using in order to get the most out of this medium are high end Sable Brushes. Personally, I prefer pure Kolinsky Sable and Ussuri Sable brushes ONLY! Many artists are quite familiar with these sable brushes and most watercolor and even acrylic and oil painters swear by sable brushes and will not use anything else. The same is the case when using the Derwent Inktense Pencils. Sable is rare and expensive. Thus, not only are the pencils expensive, but so are the brushes. Yet, the serious artist or even the aspiring serious artist must look upon the expense as an investment. In fact, the more one gets into art supplies, the more one finds that the better supplies are the ones that cost the money. Even the use of a palette made from white china, as opposed to the plastic kind is something that makes a significant difference, as the china does not stain, like the plastic ones do. Nonetheless, I cannot recommend any other medium as highly as I can these special pencils. And Derwent makes a very wonderful version of them. While one can mix the colors before wetting them, it is very difficult to do so after they have been wet and then dried. So, the artist will want to be careful in their selection of the specific colors that they choose and would be well advised to test the colors on another piece of watercolor paper before committing it t their actual drawing so they are sure that they have the right colors and hues. I would whole heartedly endorse these Inktense Pencils by Derwent over every other medium I have yet to try. The artist will NOT be disappointed!

## Features

- VIBRANT SHADES – The round 4mm soft lead core is perfect for bold expressive drawings. The highly pigmented colour is easy to apply and produces a vibrant finish. Includes a range of 48 colours.
- WATER SOLUBLE – Expand your creative possibilities. Water soluble pencils can be used dry for expressive drawings, or washed out with water to create a bright, yet translucent ink-like effect.
- PERMANENT COLOUR – Pigments dry quickly and permanently when washed out, minimizing colour bleeding. Once dry, colours can be placed next to each other or layered, without fear of colour bleeding.
- SURFACE VARIETY – Switch up your artistic canvas. As the colour 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.
- COLOUR CREATION – Make custom shades by mixing colours together. You can also obtain lighter shades of the same colour by adding water. Mix colours to create a truly unique piece of art.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003C6M1MO |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,025 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #86 in Drawing Pencils |
| Brand | Derwent |
| Color | Wooden |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (9,060) |
| Date First Available | December 1, 2011 |
| Grip Type | Smooth |
| Ink Color | Multicolor |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.55 pounds |
| Item model number | 2300151 |
| Line Size | 4mm |
| Manufacturer | ACCO Brands |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2300151 |
| Material Type | Tin |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Point Type | Bold |
| Product Dimensions | 11.82 x 2.17 x 9.65 inches |
| Shape | round |
| Size | 48 count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Derwent
- **Color:** Wooden
- **Ink Color:** Multicolor
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Brush Pen

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What formulation are the Inktense pencils?**
A: A unique formulation that is highly pigmented, permanent once dry and creates ink-like stains

**Q: What is included in the set?**
A: The Inktense Pencil range includes up to 72 pencil colors. Pick your chosen tin size from 12 - 72 pencils. Some sets may also include additional accessories

**Q: What colors are in the set?**
A: Please read the product description for the color palette

**Q: How do I use the pencils?**
A: Experiment with wet or dry media. Either wet the paper or pencil marks or use straight from the pencil with a wet brush

**Q: What products can I use with the Inktense pencils?**
A: Use alone with our Push Button Waterbrushes and Inktense Paper for the best application, or mix with the Inktense Paints and Blocks

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Battle Tested. They Are the Bomb!!
*by S***S on July 25, 2024*

When I first started customizing doll faces, I bought Faber-Castell pencils, as they are suggested by almost every doll customizer. They wouldn't make a mark or it was so light you'd have to do several layers of Mr. Super Clean and penciling to get the desired strength. I sharpened them, thinking maybe they were a little dry. Then I concluded I was in over my head due to my inexperience with doll customization. I have some background in art. I sketch and paint. I also use Prisma color pencils in the artwork I sell. I found the option to paint with them to be cool. So I thought drawing little faces wouldn't be a huge stretch. It is not as easy as they make it look on Youtube. I had to use tons of Super Clean, and layers of Faber Castel to get the desired look. Not to mention, you better be able to see, or you are going to have to get readers and a good light. Months later, after I'd given up, a favorite doll customizer reviewed seven premium artist grade pencil brands. She tested the basic colors of like seven brands. It could be more, it's been a minute since I saw the review. She applied them to different surfaces, blended them and customized a doll head with each brand. Surprisingly, Faber-Castell came in at like forth behind a cheap Alie Express brand. Prismacolor was maybe third, behind a German brand that came second to Inktense, which was number one. Inktense was the best of all on blending, actually showing up and the colors were fuller and more vibrant. Some other pencils lost because even though they showed up the color was light or dull. Or the pencils crumbled or didn't color evenly. Some pencils were way too soft, or way to hard and required a lot of hard pressing. Which depending on what you're doing it could actually scrape the paint beneath. Some left chunks on whatever the surface and you couldn't just wipe them out without ruining the work just done. Inktense is creamy and smooth, but not too soft if you get what I mean. They are immediately stain the surface, with full and vibrant color. Now that I've used Inktense, I plan to invest in getting all the colors they offer. I also like that you can buy these individually. If you don't get these for doll customization, at least get the white. It is unmatched for eyes. It was the best by leaps and bounds in the test. Before I could afford to get these, I bought four whites and just like in the video they didn't disappoint. I will always refer Inktense for doll customization. They layer or draw on top of other colors smoothly. You can even blend them in lighter amounts to change the look of the color beneath. I might be able to do a whole face up without paint. Ooooooh, the white is amazing for putting details in the eyes, and lips, no matter what the final color of them will be. Derwent Inktense beat all the other brands. Faber Castel was surprisingly four or five of high-end artist pencils. Inktense was number one, which no one expected, because I hadn't even heard of them until the video. These are the best pencils and worth the price. Sorry I can't remember the customizer's name or I would have added a link. I wrote all of this because I read product reviews and wished someone had told me before I wasted money on other expensive pencils. Sending good vibes. I hope this was helpful.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Water Colors Extraordinaire!
*by J***N on December 13, 2013*

Admittedly, I am a very amateur artist. Yet, I have always had a desire to be able to express myself pictorially. To that end, I have read multiple books on drawing and painting in the last 20 years, but I felt I was always handicapped by what I believed to be a lack of small motor coordination. Nonetheless, I persisted. Knowing that one of my failings was a refusal to specialize in a particular area. Thus, reaching all the way back to my roots and my undergraduate education as a Biology major, I decided that I would try to concentrate on "Botanical Drawing." It is not that Botanicals are an easy representation, but it is rather that the majority of Botanicals have the same basic structural elements. Thus, I purchased several books on Botanical Drawings and spent a considerable amount of money on a vast variety of drawing mediums. In accordance to the teaching of the books I bought, I first started with pencil sketches. As I progressed through the books that discussed Botanical representations, it turned out, that my initial believe was in fact true. The very best and most renown Botanical Artists who have written books about how to draw plants and flowers have developed systems and methodologies that have a certain amount of commonality. It turns out, that if one can draw three dimensional representations of cones, cylinders, spheres and a few other special elements, one can make pictorial representations of most Botanicals. Thus, I spent some time perfecting my ability to draw non-Euclidian geometric shapes, which I had learned how to do when I took my 3 semesters of calculus in college. And then, building upon that, I started to move into color mediums. First, I started with colored pencils. Then I worked with 'nu-pastels' and pastel pencils. Then I progressed into Aquarelles. And from there, I started to work with watercolors. But the most impressive medium of all, were these "Derwent Inktense Pencils" which are 4 mm core pencils, but with a special character. While when one uses these pencils to draw, it feels very much like one is using a "soft core pencil." However, there is an amazing, dazzling difference between these pencils and regular soft core pencils. These Inktense Pencils are truly like drawing with watercolor pigments. And the concept is, that the artist uses these pencils and their knowledge or color and form to create drawings that are then bought to an unbelievable level of intensity when they are brushed with water. All of a sudden, what looked like just regular soft core pencil drawings take on an incredible illumination which is even more intense than using watercolor paints. Yet, they have a special character to them that is not present with regular watercolors, be they pan watercolors or watercolors in tubes. They first come alive under the wet brush. But then, rather quickly, they dry to a permanent state, so that additional water no longer changes their hue and beauty. It is so intense, that it defies a written description. Yet, I am willing to attest to the fact that I have never seen anything like it. There are two things that one should know about this medium though before embarking upon giving it a go. The pencils are expensive, but they are worth every penny. And, because of the way they come alive, the precision with which water is added to the dry image is of the most important and delicate process. So much so, that not only is it expensive to buy the pencils, but it is almost a requirement that the artist utilizes the very best brushes to animate the pigments. Personally, I have found that they only brushes that truly are worth using in order to get the most out of this medium are high end Sable Brushes. Personally, I prefer pure Kolinsky Sable and Ussuri Sable brushes ONLY! Many artists are quite familiar with these sable brushes and most watercolor and even acrylic and oil painters swear by sable brushes and will not use anything else. The same is the case when using the Derwent Inktense Pencils. Sable is rare and expensive. Thus, not only are the pencils expensive, but so are the brushes. Yet, the serious artist or even the aspiring serious artist must look upon the expense as an investment. In fact, the more one gets into art supplies, the more one finds that the better supplies are the ones that cost the money. Even the use of a palette made from white china, as opposed to the plastic kind is something that makes a significant difference, as the china does not stain, like the plastic ones do. Nonetheless, I cannot recommend any other medium as highly as I can these special pencils. And Derwent makes a very wonderful version of them. While one can mix the colors before wetting them, it is very difficult to do so after they have been wet and then dried. So, the artist will want to be careful in their selection of the specific colors that they choose and would be well advised to test the colors on another piece of watercolor paper before committing it t their actual drawing so they are sure that they have the right colors and hues. I would whole heartedly endorse these Inktense Pencils by Derwent over every other medium I have yet to try. The artist will NOT be disappointed!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***E on March 11, 2024*

色鉛筆画に目覚めた勢いで、古今東西の有名どころに一揃い手を出したうちの一つです。 ３万前後というお値段にかなり悩みましたが、どうせ買うならと100色。圧巻の色揃いに持っているだけで満足しそうです。様子見で最初は中途半端な色数を買ってもどうせ買い直すだろうな…と、自分の性格を理解した上で最初から一番色数が多いセットにしました。結果、正解でした。 このほかポリクロモスやパブロやルミナンスやと、10年に一度の大大浪費をしましたので、しばらくは大人しく節約に励みたいと思います（切実） そんなにまだ上手でもないんですが、せっかく買ったのでどんどん使っていこうと思います。というやる気は出ますね、さすがに。

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