{"product_id":"derwent-inktense-blocks-water-soluble-colour-blocks-36-tin-36-colour-set-8mm-blocks-permanent-washes","title":"Derwent Inktense Blocks Water-Soluble Colour Blocks 36 Tin — 36-Colour Set, 8mm Blocks, Permanent Washes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerwent Inktense Blocks 36 Tin is a professional-quality set of 8mm water-soluble colour blocks that deliver intense, permanent washes on paper and fabric.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese compact, square blocks combine the vivid, concentrated pigment of ink with the handling of a drawing medium. Use them dry for crisp marks and texture, or add water to activate translucent washes and build layers. The 36-colour tin includes a built-in palette area so you can lift colour directly with a brush, mix custom hues, or create graduated washes that dry permanently for resilient artwork on paper, cotton and silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use Inktense Blocks for drawing and painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerwent Inktense Blocks are multi-use: draw with the block edge for fine lines, rub the flat side across paper for broad strokes, or load a wet brush from the block for instant ink-like washes. Because the pigment becomes permanent when dry, you can work in layers without colours reactivating unintentionally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEdge of the 8mm block for precise lines and cross-hatching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlat face to cover large areas quickly and build textures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWet brush directly on the block to lift colour for washes and glazes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLayer after drying to intensify hues without bleeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat effects can I achieve with water and mixing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding water opens up a spectrum of looks: light, transparent stains, rich saturated washes, or soft gradients. Mix blocks dry on the integrated palette or blend lifted pigment on paper to create custom tones and transitions that suit illustration, textile work, or mixed media pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreate pale washes by diluting lifted colour with water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix adjacent blocks on the palette for bespoke hues and blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse layering to deepen value and add contrast without reactivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombine with waterbrushes or spritzers for varied granulation and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use Inktense Blocks on fabric and will the colour hold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — once the lifted pigment has dried it becomes permanent, making the colours suitable for painted textiles like silk and cotton. Results depend on fabric preparation and fixation methods, but the permanence after drying reduces colour migration and supports layered designs on fabric surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks well on prepared silk and light cotton for painted effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColours dry permanently, helping prevent bleeding between layers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTest small swatches for fixation and wash-fastness before garments use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombine with textile-friendly fixatives as needed for durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat tools and accessories work best with these blocks?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDerwent offers accessories that enhance Inktense Block use, such as waterbrush sets for controlled washes, a grate and shake for creating powdered pigments, and a spritzer for textured effects. Standard artist brushes, palette knives and mixing palettes also pair well for varied techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDerwent Waterbrush Set for on-the-go wet blending and detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrate and Shake to produce a fine dusted pigment for glazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpritzer to add granulated or splattered textures to washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuality paper (watercolour or mixed media) supports best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Creators across disciplines — illustrators, textile painters, designers, students and mixed-media artists — will value the Inktense Blocks for their bright, permanent pigments and flexible application. The compact 36-colour tin is ideal for studio work, classes, field sketching and fabric experiments, offering a professional palette that adapts from detailed drawing to bold, ink-like washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are Inktense Blocks lightfast and permanent?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The pigments dry permanently once applied and do not re-wet easily; check individual colour lightfastness on packaging for archival needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I use these blocks on fabric without a fixative?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Colours dry permanently on many fabrics, but testing and, if needed, a textile fixative or heat-setting improves wash-fastness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Derwent","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55302907199825,"sku":"B00BJKBMS4","price":94.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/derwent-inktense-blocks-36-tin-front.jpg?v=1791984323","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/derwent-inktense-blocks-water-soluble-colour-blocks-36-tin-36-colour-set-8mm-blocks-permanent-washes","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}