Wooow! Love everything Derwent. I would love to buy them all. But I am currently in a "use, not buy" phase. I have so many unused art supplies and I am trying to actually make more art instead of buying more art supplies.
I love that you teach for Derwent, and also give very fair reviews on their products. I love their products......they hit that sweet spot between excellent quality and affordability, and they have such an extensive range, but it's all organized and cohesive.
That was a fun XL "block" party 🤩! I'd totally buy empty larger tins to hold the old + new blocks, too. And an empty 28-pencil tin for the new inktense pencils!
Inktense! All the Inktense. I struggle with mixed media so would love some tutorials on using watercolor and the new Inktense XL blocks and pencils. Can't wait to see what you roll out for us!
I would love more videos about using the graphitint blocks! I just ordered a set with the new colors. I have the smaller set of Inktense pencils as well, but haven't been using them. More videos using them would be helpful as well! On your recommendation, I also have sets of Mungyo soft pastels and Paul Ruebens oil pastels on their way.
thank you ,i just got my 12 set today ,i have never bought an art supply that didnt give me the pigment colors,the colors were so hard to read,i searched for you and this video was the only way i could make a good swatch sheet ,im going to love these ,
I loved your excitement when discovering that graphite blocks were water soluble. ❣ Your suggestion for the empty box is terrific. Derwent should do this.
23:52 “this is probably boring you😅” 😂😂 not at all Lindsey. Actually pretty dang relaxed. I am one of those people who puts your videos on cus I love art, i love art supplies and I don’t wanna have to think too much sometimes. So watching you has been perfect for me
$65.00 on Blick available now. As of looking at them. Do love the ink blocks for Art Journaling over mess fluid inks. Swear it never false I stain everything when playing with the glass pens & ink still love em. Look like a 2 year old was let loose in my art area.
You're pure joy over the water-soluble graphite is contagious! The Finetec metallic paints offer an empty tin. Derwent should look at the success of their empty tin, and listen to your advice.
I can get a few of the items via Amazon Canada for less than what you pay off the Derwent site. I was able to get the the graphitint, the Inktense, and the new coloured charcoal (I have the old set). I can't get the graphite grey set yet, but I have the old coloured ones. Cult Pens in the UK has some of them open stock. If you're using any of the smudgey ones in watercolour paintings, if you're using them in the background, wait till they dry then cover it in clear watercolour ground and paint over them.
Update: I now have every XL set except the XL Graphite grey tin. The only options so far are to buy it off Cult Pens or the Derwent site, both of which are way too pricey. I wonder why that's the set that's the elusive one. No seller in Canada has any of the new XL sets. Bum.
@@arlyhelm6219 Watercolour ground has an absorbent material in it so any surface primed with it is suitable for taking watercolour/gouache. Gesso works for acrylic/oils.
these look fun. I have all of them in pencils I so I can not justify buying them right now, but I am not going to lie, I really want the graphitint blocks old and new so I will probably get them. I have been saving to buy the additional inktense when they release in US. I barely use them though but only because I was a beginning when I first got them and never really figured them out. I have gotten a lot more advanced now though and have gotten back into pastels and doing alcohol washes with them so it is probably time to get them out and work with them again.
Thanks for reviewing so many in the range. The tinted charcoal set doesn't look worth it to me to get the new set, but the 2 replacement colors for the graphite/graphitint blocks look too gorgeous to pass up.
Thank you for the wonderful review. I would buy the new Inktense colors in a tin box, or I would buy the new colors individually if Derwent offered an empty tin box. The XL Inktense blocks look fabulous.
I've seen these but never really know how I'd use them. So this was a fascinating video. Thank you Lindsay. Personally I'd love to see a video on how to use the new 12 set. If you want to create a custom mix of colours but don't have the right tin, have you considered slicing a block in half and adding in half another...12 colours into a 6 slot tin...just my half a million dollar idea😊. Thank you for a great review. ❤
They totally need to make a 12 mix and match set. Where you get a tin and then can mix and match 12 of their XL blocks. Some inktense, some graphitent, some graphite XL Ugh that would be amazing
Lindsay, I wanted to ask you to consider putting together an Intkense course. I do love them but found there is a definite learning curve, especially to the pencils both in blending out a single color, and in mixing colors, so I wanted to see if you would consider developing a teachable course on this medium. I greatly appreciate how much you value only buying supplies that you will actually use, but I do think, in pencil format because they too or easily portable, that this is a fun, vibrant medium. Thank you in advance for your consideration!!!
I'm excited for the new Graphite XL Blocks since I've been looking for a water-soluble graphite that washes out smoothly. I've been experimenting with the Viarco tin which is fun to play with but the graphite is very shiny and kinda chunky. And it just doesn't dissolve in water or layer like I had hoped it would. These new Graphite Blocks may be just the thing I've been looking for.
These look amazing!!! 😍 The foam in the lids should help prevent breakage a lot. Nice to see attention to detail! I may have to try these! I love Inktense, especially the water soluble ones. I love the gray scale, charcoal set and the pencil set!!! I'm going to have to budget for a couple of sets. I love that we can buy the pencils open stock! There's always that color or colors we use again and again. Our go-to colors that we love so much! :)😊 On another note... 🌀 Lindsay, please monitor your weather! Looks like hurricane Lee, or the remnants of it may be headed your way next weekend. I monitor weather & relay messages in emergencies all over the US, and this storm is a very serious storm. I hope it stays out at sea (a "fish storm"), but it may not. This is a very large, very powerful storm. Heads up! Stay safe! I love your product reviews! They are spot on! A lot of my art supplies are because of your reviews. Much love, stay safe!
The set of 100 pencils is going on my Christmas list!! Great video, Lindsay. I love the way you tell the unvarnished truth about every product you review. Then you say, " but you be you!" We're not all alike and use different stuff. You realize that and there's no shaming! Thanks!!
I got the 36 set of ink-tense pencils at Amazon for 50 dollars. I already had a handful of 20 on hand. So I add to my set but don't have too many repeats. I absolutely love the Graphitin new XL blocks and the inktense. I am going to get both! ❤
I find they put the most unique colors in the smaller sets and as the sets get larger you are getting the in between colors that you can mix so it probably depends on how much you use them if will be a benefit to have the slightly different colors.
So much fun. Thank you for getting me into Derwent InkTense pencils. I do not own any other products because I love the pencils, budget, and I do not feel like I am missing anything. The blocks do not really appeal to me as much as pencils. Having said that if the blocks were gifts, I would certainly be happy and enjoy them. Still I love seeing you play with them and love the art you create. This is also a relaxing video for me. Thank you for a fun and informative video.
oh I don’t know if I’m more excited about the Inktense blocks or the Graphitint and graphite ones. I love combining water soluble graphite with watercolour, so it might be the latter. I’m not super interested in the charcoal but I’d still watch you make art with it, and I cannot wait to see what you do with everything else!
Hey Lindsey! So you’re the perfect person to ask… What is the secret to getting INKTENSE to be permanent?? They seem to reactivate even after dry… I know when working on fabric using textile medium is the key. What about paper though?? I can guess but I haven’t tried, that it would work best on cotton paper…… Great video! Those blocks are so awesome!
Glad for an intro to the product. Video could use a bit of editing to reduce the asides and random thoughts that go nowhere, etc. We all do it, but it's a lot to wade through when looking for info about a product.
The graphitint and graphite blocks look really fun. I may have to pick them up one of these days. I have the 36 set of the inktense pencils and I don't use them very often, but think that's because they're pencils and I'm more into oil pastels and crayons, so maybe the blocks would be a better option for me.
oof- Blick has the XL 6 tinted charcoal at $62- way, way above retail and way above what they are pricing the other sets of six for... wonder if that's an error?!
I thought the point of the Inktense series was that they were light-fast and waterproof/permanent? Can be used on fabric so washable. Like you could put artwork on the back of a jeans jacket, quilt etc. I thought the true primary colors eere cyan magenta and yellow? I have a 12 set of Prismacolor pencils but it has red and i cannot make a pink. With magenta and yellow you can make pink and red. But you can't get pink from red. It also had the wrong yellow. The blue pencil was the only primary it had. I'd like to see if you can make a pink with either the 6 set or 12 set of blocks. Maybe in a short? I would also like to see you use them on fabric. Maybe plsin bandanas or fabric napkins. And see how the white works. Is that how they get pink? Opaque?
They are permanent like a marker (colorfast) is but not lightfast (but some colors are.) Yes, cyan, magenta and yellow are true primaries and in the 12 inktense set. I think they decide what goes in the set buy sales popularity.
Great information thank you . Would really love to see a long swatching video of the new inktense pencils. It would be so helpful to see all colours if possible. Cheers
Thanks for a great video Lindsay. Derwent is releasing some very interesting products. My wish list just expanded, especially if some of the blocks will be sold separately.
Happily influenced to get the 12 set of jumbo intense 🎉 but I took notes for when I can get open stock at blick to pick up the few graphitint and jumbo tinted charcoal that I don't have.
Beautiful. I wonder who did the artwork on the pencil box? Love the butterfly. Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas to you! (hey, it's already retail Christmas, ha). I think Derwent direct in Britain sells boxes. But creative thinkers could probably come up with a box.
Hullo Lindsay, I have been wondering about how the “blocks” stay viable when you wet them to get the color off but then it is permanent when it dries on paper? What keeps the blocks from sealing over after they are wetted down? I have even seen other artists dunk the smaller blocks into cups of water to get a BIG pigment lay down and swoosh it about the paper? Why is the block not sealed against further use? Well there’s a conundrum for today. Enjoy!
It's needs a porous surface to be permanent. It won't be permanent on plastic or glass but it will on paper and fabric, like a dye. But like a dye all colors are not lightfast so if that is important you want to look at the lightfast ratings and buy open stock.
I like the old branding better. The art on those tins is so beautiful. I love the new Inktense range. I had the 72 box, so I got the extra 28 open stock and there are some beautiful colours (flamingo, lapis and more).
Found video interesting and informative really love the 100 set of inktense pencils..but i like the xl box sets hoping i can find single blocks cause there are certian ones i like..graphite sets..thats soluble would like to see some videos..
They will be available open stock. I'd check with derwent directly if you need them now but if you wait Jackson's or blick will have them cheaper because derwent isn't going to undercut their stockists.
Mmmmm… take that graphite, and mix it with the inktense and/or watercolor to make your own graphitint. - you could get any range of colors you want. I have some watersoluble graphite pencils I do that with, but those big chunky blocks are really appealing.
Do we know when the graphite blocks with the onyx will be available? I can’t find that set anywhere and gosh that onyx would make for some beautiful additions to my graphite work!!
Wow! I have the older XL graphite and XL charcoal block sets but as you mention, there are a few new colors that look delicious. Do you have any idea if/when Blick or anyone else will begin selling individual blocks in the new colors?
Thank you so much for sharing these! How would you recommend preserving and ceiling artwork made with the graphitint or others you shared? Would a regular water-based varnish smear the artwork?
I’m probably gonna pick up a tinted graphite block one day. Open stock in person. I want to play with the product but I don’t tend to use my CP type blocks at all, more a fan of the idea than the reality. Filling in backgrounds quickly is a good concept - but edges catch and it’s just messy.
Lindsay I recently purchased a box of Art supplies, in the bottom of the box I found small glass vials of powder form pigments. Is it possible to make these powder pigments into water color and if yes what would you recommend to formulate to put in pans?
What an interesting swatch odio all the xl line. Looking formar to 100 inktense review. Do yo think you could make a comparison or the color pencil lines of derwent? there are so many types that is confusing 😵💫
Love seeing them all swatched out. I am a little confused on what the difference is between the last 2 sets you swatched. Do they function differently? Because they seem like similar colors. Thanks.
Do you mean the tinted charcoal and regular charcoal or the new vs old tinted charcoal? The old sets are being phased out so I was showing the differences incase someone had the old set and wondered if the new sets were different.
I'm not interested in any of the XL blocks. How about going over the new colors in the Inktense pencil set? I have the 72 and want to order only what I'm missing.
Sure, there are 28 new colors and you can get them open stock. I reckon they are similar to colors in the 72 set so you might want to pick and choose. I'll add it to my to film list but I am scheduling into October already 😆
Hi, quick question, if you wet the inktense blocks directly, wouldn't they dry afterwards and become unusable? Or are they only permanent when put on paper.
They only become permanent on a porous surface so you can rewet them on a glass or plastic palette and they don't seal over but if you apply them to paper or cloth they will set and not rewet. Think of them like a fabric dye.
I always feel that the Inktense Blocks are a bit more chalky than the pencils. Would you say that the XL Inktense Blocks feel like the normal Inktense Blocks on the page after they have dried? Thanks!
I'd say they are the same as the blocks. I agree, the pencils are cleaner and more transparent that the blocks and pan paints. The formulations are slightly different according to my detwent rep.
I love this stuff; however, I wish you would ask Derwent what is in their water soluble graphite because it isn't graphite. Graphite is NOT soluble in water. There are no dipoles in graphite and therefore non-polar. Meaning: graphite absolutely cannot be and absolutely is NOT water soluble. Hence why I use it as a lubricant in machinery instead of grease. whatever these glorious and amazing products are, and to be clear I love them and use the "water soluble" graphite on the daily, but they are not graphite. I'm dying to know what it is. I've been trying to figure out out for years. Without doing a chemical analysis on it. Ever since I stumbled on a pencil with the image of a paintbrush on it. I'm curious if it's just dye mixed with clay, but then what's the sheen? If mica that's the finest ground mica I've ever seen in my life. If anyone is reading this and curious: in chemistry there are rules just as in physics, law, society, etc. There is a like- dissolves- like rule. Non-polars absolutely CANNOT be dissolved by polars. It's absolutely physically impossible. NOT improbable, but impossible. Graphite goes beyond that. It isn't even soluble in like-non-polar chemicals. Why, you may be asking yourself. Because it is a giant covalent structure, or macromolecule. As a result, it is too large to form a homogeneous mixture with a solvent. The covalent bonds between carbons are too strong for any attractions from the solvent. Which makes graphite special. Well, that and the fact that you are drawing and writing with diamonds. Graphite has the same structure as diamonds. It just hasn't been compressed enough yet to finish the process. If graphite and diamonds were human, one could think of graphite as the baby in uteral while the birth of said baby is the diamond in its raw state. As it ages and the parent educates the child each new synapse formed shapes the diamond. Each new year a bit more polish. By adulthood we now see a fine diamond shining bright and strong. Giving joy and radiance to those around it. All the more reason to buy, use, romanticize, theologize, philosophize, idealize and throughly enjoy these products.
I get the chemistry. I worked in the rubber industry for years as a research chemist. Thank you for explaining the chemistry for those who might have questioned the graphite content. I'd like to know, too. I don't use these, but I do have the Intense pencils, small blocks and pan paints. Love them and use them often!
Could it be ground down and powdered graphite mixed with a binder like gum arabic like watercolors are made. They grind up minerals and pigments to make paint, couldn't graphite be the same?
The Derwent claim that Inktense is “permanent” on fabric is only partly true. Yes, you can wet fabric with WATER after the color has dried. But if you wash fabric colored with Inktense, using even tiny amounts of a super gentle detergent, the color washes out dramatically. So any fiber artists who create textile pieces that may need to be laundered from time to time-quilts and wearable art, for example-should be VERY cautious about Inktense, and test, test, test their planned use.
I did a face mask with mine during covid and it fared pretty well. It was a cotton Hanes brand one. It faded a bit but not dramatically. I think I used the pencils.
@@thefrugalcrafter Good to know you had a positive experience with Inktense durability! Maybe the base fabric makes a substantial difference? Thanks for a terrific (as usual!) video, by the way-I have the new Graphitint and Tinted Charcoal XL blocks, and love both sets!
Wooow! Love everything Derwent. I would love to buy them all. But I am currently in a "use, not buy" phase. I have so many unused art supplies and I am trying to actually make more art instead of buying more art supplies.
I need to do that!
Everyone is drooling
So true! I love playing with the water soluble colors! I like that charcoal set, too.
😂😂
Yes I am drooling. She's lucky.
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I love that you teach for Derwent, and also give very fair reviews on their products.
I love their products......they hit that sweet spot between excellent quality and affordability, and they have such an extensive range, but it's all organized and cohesive.
You are so welcome!
That was a fun XL "block" party 🤩! I'd totally buy empty larger tins to hold the old + new blocks, too. And an empty 28-pencil tin for the new inktense pencils!
Great idea!!
I agree. If they sell open stock they should sell an empty tin to hold some blocks, and pencils
Inktense! All the Inktense. I struggle with mixed media so would love some tutorials on using watercolor and the new Inktense XL blocks and pencils. Can't wait to see what you roll out for us!
Noted!
I have the older set of Inktense pencils. I ran a strip of duct tape across the back and made a pull on each end it helped with the flimsiness.
Good tip!
That big set of XL Inktense blocks is most definitely on my wish list! ❤
It's so good!
I would love more videos about using the graphitint blocks! I just ordered a set with the new colors. I have the smaller set of Inktense pencils as well, but haven't been using them. More videos using them would be helpful as well! On your recommendation, I also have sets of Mungyo soft pastels and Paul Ruebens oil pastels on their way.
Noted!
Me,too! I’ve never played with pastels (soft or oil) before and it’s really fun
I love your long form swatching and “play with the new toys” vids! That forest green is amazing.
Thanks so much!
thank you ,i just got my 12 set today ,i have never bought an art supply that didnt give me the pigment colors,the colors were so hard to read,i searched for you and this video was the only way i could make a good swatch sheet ,im going to love these ,
Enjoy!
Oh I want them all. I bought intense because I watched you use them over 10 years ago. I love them
I loved your excitement when discovering that graphite blocks were water soluble. ❣ Your suggestion for the empty box is terrific. Derwent should do this.
I'll mention it to them!
23:52 “this is probably boring you😅” 😂😂 not at all Lindsey. Actually pretty dang relaxed. I am one of those people who puts your videos on cus I love art, i love art supplies and I don’t wanna have to think too much sometimes. So watching you has been perfect for me
Nice!
these blocks look so fascinating! I'd love to try them one day 😊
These all look so fun! Can’t wait to see the cool things you create with them!
Can't wait!
$65.00 on Blick available now. As of looking at them. Do love the ink blocks for Art Journaling over mess fluid inks. Swear it never false I stain everything when playing with the glass pens & ink still love em. Look like a 2 year old was let loose in my art area.
You're pure joy over the water-soluble graphite is contagious! The Finetec metallic paints offer an empty tin. Derwent should look at the success of their empty tin, and listen to your advice.
I can get a few of the items via Amazon Canada for less than what you pay off the Derwent site. I was able to get the the graphitint, the Inktense, and the new coloured charcoal (I have the old set). I can't get the graphite grey set yet, but I have the old coloured ones.
Cult Pens in the UK has some of them open stock.
If you're using any of the smudgey ones in watercolour paintings, if you're using them in the background, wait till they dry then cover it in clear watercolour ground and paint over them.
Great tip!
Update: I now have every XL set except the XL Graphite grey tin. The only options so far are to buy it off Cult Pens or the Derwent site, both of which are way too pricey. I wonder why that's the set that's the elusive one. No seller in Canada has any of the new XL sets. Bum.
I hadn’t heard of clear watercolor ground before. Does it have a finer tooth than clear gesso? How is it different?
@@arlyhelm6219 Watercolour ground has an absorbent material in it so any surface primed with it is suitable for taking watercolour/gouache. Gesso works for acrylic/oils.
I adore graphitint! The new colors are to die for!
these look fun. I have all of them in pencils I so I can not justify buying them right now, but I am not going to lie, I really want the graphitint blocks old and new so I will probably get them. I have been saving to buy the additional inktense when they release in US. I barely use them though but only because I was a beginning when I first got them and never really figured them out. I have gotten a lot more advanced now though and have gotten back into pastels and doing alcohol washes with them so it is probably time to get them out and work with them again.
Alcohol washes?!! Does Lindsay have a video about this? I need to know more!
Love these! I don’t think I would have appreciated them as much earlier in my journey.
It's amazing how our tastes change!
They’re all gorgeous and now I must have them all! 😂
Hoping to win lottery for buying binge...lol
Thanks for reviewing so many in the range. The tinted charcoal set doesn't look worth it to me to get the new set, but the 2 replacement colors for the graphite/graphitint blocks look too gorgeous to pass up.
I totally agree!
Thank you for the wonderful review. I would buy the new Inktense colors in a tin box, or I would buy the new colors individually if Derwent offered an empty tin box. The XL Inktense blocks look fabulous.
Great idea!
I've seen these but never really know how I'd use them. So this was a fascinating video. Thank you Lindsay. Personally I'd love to see a video on how to use the new 12 set. If you want to create a custom mix of colours but don't have the right tin, have you considered slicing a block in half and adding in half another...12 colours into a 6 slot tin...just my half a million dollar idea😊. Thank you for a great review. ❤
Good idea! Also I think storage for matchbox cars would work too.
@@thefrugalcrafterMy husband has boxes in his fishing tackle that would be perfect
They totally need to make a 12 mix and match set. Where you get a tin and then can mix and match 12 of their XL blocks. Some inktense, some graphitent, some graphite XL
Ugh that would be amazing
Yes!
It was fun hearing your excitement 😊 I love the new graphitint colors 😍
Yay, thank you!
Lindsay, I wanted to ask you to consider putting together an Intkense course. I do love them but found there is a definite learning curve, especially to the pencils both in blending out a single color, and in mixing colors, so I wanted to see if you would consider developing a teachable course on this medium. I greatly appreciate how much you value only buying supplies that you will actually use, but I do think, in pencil format because they too or easily portable, that this is a fun, vibrant medium. Thank you in advance for your consideration!!!
Thanks, I'll think about it!
I'm excited for the new Graphite XL Blocks since I've been looking for a water-soluble graphite that washes out smoothly. I've been experimenting with the Viarco tin which is fun to play with but the graphite is very shiny and kinda chunky. And it just doesn't dissolve in water or layer like I had hoped it would. These new Graphite Blocks may be just the thing I've been looking for.
These look amazing!!! 😍
The foam in the lids should help prevent breakage a lot. Nice to see attention to detail!
I may have to try these! I love Inktense, especially the water soluble ones.
I love the gray scale, charcoal set and the pencil set!!! I'm going to have to budget for a couple of sets. I love that we can buy the pencils open stock! There's always that color or colors we use again and again. Our go-to colors that we love so much! :)😊
On another note... 🌀
Lindsay, please monitor your weather! Looks like hurricane Lee, or the remnants of it may be headed your way next weekend. I monitor weather & relay messages in emergencies all over the US, and this storm is a very serious storm. I hope it stays out at sea (a "fish storm"), but it may not. This is a very large, very powerful storm. Heads up!
Stay safe!
I love your product reviews! They are spot on! A lot of my art supplies are because of your reviews.
Much love, stay safe!
Thanks for the warning!
The set of 100 pencils is going on my Christmas list!! Great video, Lindsay. I love the way you tell the unvarnished truth about every product you review. Then you say, " but you be you!" We're not all alike and use different stuff. You realize that and there's no shaming! Thanks!!
Yay! Thank you!
Oh my gosh ... I had no idea Derwent had all of these amazing products. I love this and thank you for sharing all of these with us. 🙂❤
You are so welcome!
I got the 36 set of ink-tense pencils at Amazon for 50 dollars. I already had a handful of 20 on hand. So I add to my set but don't have too many repeats. I absolutely love the Graphitin new XL blocks and the inktense. I am going to get both! ❤
Thanks for sharing!!
The scratching was actually really nice. ASMR style
Very helpful and fun! Haven't tried any XL blocks yet, as I work smallish. But the Inktense ones are tempting.
Really enjoyed this! 😅 and your reaction to them being water soluble! 😅😂❤
Glad you enjoyed!
I’d happily watch you swatch for a year and a half 😂. Great video as always
Maybe one day!
I have the pencils for the graphitint and inktense. I will have to see the new colors and decide if I want the new colors. I have the 72 set.
I find they put the most unique colors in the smaller sets and as the sets get larger you are getting the in between colors that you can mix so it probably depends on how much you use them if will be a benefit to have the slightly different colors.
OMG I have and love to use the XL graphite blocks and Inktense bars....thanks for putting these new hybrid blocks on my radar!
Glad you like them!
You are the nicest person on You Tube @@thefrugalcrafter
This was great! I wondered how these products worked. I like the fact that these are water soluable.
Me too!
Great review of Derwent XL products. Thank you!
1:34 😂😂....great vlog Lindsay!!
Thank you!! 😁
I ordered the 12 set of xl inktense from Amazon! Can't wait to get them. Great video as always Lindsay!😊
Hope you enjoy it!
Lindsey the tinted charcoal is also water soluble (all charcoal is-to some extent but these are a bit more so)
So much fun. Thank you for getting me into Derwent InkTense pencils. I do not own any other products because I love the pencils, budget, and I do not feel like I am missing anything. The blocks do not really appeal to me as much as pencils. Having said that if the blocks were gifts, I would certainly be happy and enjoy them. Still I love seeing you play with them and love the art you create. This is also a relaxing video for me.
Thank you for a fun and informative video.
You are so welcome!
So excited to watch this!
Thanks!
These are all so cool!
oh I don’t know if I’m more excited about the Inktense blocks or the Graphitint and graphite ones. I love combining water soluble graphite with watercolour, so it might be the latter. I’m not super interested in the charcoal but I’d still watch you make art with it, and I cannot wait to see what you do with everything else!
Wonderful!
Hey Lindsey! So you’re the perfect person to ask… What is the secret to getting INKTENSE to be permanent?? They seem to reactivate even after dry… I know when working on fabric using textile medium is the key. What about paper though?? I can guess but I haven’t tried, that it would work best on cotton paper…… Great video! Those blocks are so awesome!
You need to make sure you completely wet them and don't use them super thickly.
@@thefrugalcrafter 😉
Glad for an intro to the product. Video could use a bit of editing to reduce the asides and random thoughts that go nowhere, etc. We all do it, but it's a lot to wade through when looking for info about a product.
You must be new here 😆
The graphitint and graphite blocks look really fun. I may have to pick them up one of these days. I have the 36 set of the inktense pencils and I don't use them very often, but think that's because they're pencils and I'm more into oil pastels and crayons, so maybe the blocks would be a better option for me.
Probably.
Love them all ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I love graphictint. Maybe a nice Derwent class would be a landscape with water soluable graphite blocks. I'm confused which is which now!
oof- Blick has the XL 6 tinted charcoal at $62- way, way above retail and way above what they are pricing the other sets of six for... wonder if that's an error?!
Weird, that is the price if the 12 inktense. Must be a mistake.
@@thefrugalcrafter I emailed them and they fixed it- hope no one ordered at that higher price :-(
Fun! Thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh very nice, love the intense range, just looked them up. Need to save my pennies. Just got a few inktense pencils. These blocks look great. Thankyou
Glad you like them!
Thanks for sharing about these upcoming products Lindsay. I love my Derwent Inktense blocks and Graphitint paints.
You are so welcome!
They are so luscious!
Thank you for sharing! Excited to see more about the inktense pencils x
More to come!
I thought the point of the Inktense series was that they were light-fast and waterproof/permanent? Can be used on fabric so washable. Like you could put artwork on the back of a jeans jacket, quilt etc.
I thought the true primary colors eere cyan magenta and yellow?
I have a 12 set of Prismacolor pencils but it has red and i cannot make a pink. With magenta and yellow you can make pink and red. But you can't get pink from red. It also had the wrong yellow. The blue pencil was the only primary it had.
I'd like to see if you can make a pink with either the 6 set or 12 set of blocks. Maybe in a short?
I would also like to see you use them on fabric. Maybe plsin bandanas or fabric napkins. And see how the white works. Is that how they get pink? Opaque?
They are permanent like a marker (colorfast) is but not lightfast (but some colors are.) Yes, cyan, magenta and yellow are true primaries and in the 12 inktense set. I think they decide what goes in the set buy sales popularity.
Great information thank you . Would really love to see a long swatching video of the new inktense pencils. It would be so helpful to see all colours if possible. Cheers
Noted!
Holidays are coming! Definitely giftable!
Thanks for a great video Lindsay. Derwent is releasing some very interesting products. My wish list just expanded, especially if some of the blocks will be sold separately.
You are so welcome!
Yessssss i love love watersoluble graphite sooo much!!
they are listed on Amazon US! ☺️
Yay!
Thanks Lindsay, lots of fun!!!
You are so welcome!
I already have the inktinse pan paints and graphitint pans but these are so exciting! I would love to see you use these blocks!
Great idea!!
I feel a trip to Keswick to the Derwent Shop....
Fun!
Happily influenced to get the 12 set of jumbo intense 🎉 but I took notes for when I can get open stock at blick to pick up the few graphitint and jumbo tinted charcoal that I don't have.
Enjoy!
Beautiful. I wonder who did the artwork on the pencil box? Love the butterfly. Thanks for sharing! Merry Christmas to you! (hey, it's already retail Christmas, ha). I think Derwent direct in Britain sells boxes. But creative thinkers could probably come up with a box.
Helen Carter dis the art on the inktense pencil tin, and Jake Spicer did the artwork on the blocks tins.
Hullo Lindsay, I have been wondering about how the “blocks” stay viable when you wet them to get the color off but then it is permanent when it dries on paper? What keeps the blocks from sealing over after they are wetted down? I have even seen other artists dunk the smaller blocks into cups of water to get a BIG pigment lay down and swoosh it about the paper? Why is the block not sealed against further use? Well there’s a conundrum for today. Enjoy!
It's needs a porous surface to be permanent. It won't be permanent on plastic or glass but it will on paper and fabric, like a dye. But like a dye all colors are not lightfast so if that is important you want to look at the lightfast ratings and buy open stock.
Thank You for the awesome review Lindsay.
You are so welcome!
I like the old branding better. The art on those tins is so beautiful. I love the new Inktense range. I had the 72 box, so I got the extra 28 open stock and there are some beautiful colours (flamingo, lapis and more).
Thanks for the info! I can't wait to test them out!
This was so much fun! Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Great review of the Derwent XL products
Glad you enjoyed it
This was fun! Please do detailed work with all!
I'm planning on it!
Found video interesting and informative really love the 100 set of inktense pencils..but i like the xl box sets hoping i can find single blocks cause there are certian ones i like..graphite sets..thats soluble would like to see some videos..
They will be available open stock. I'd check with derwent directly if you need them now but if you wait Jackson's or blick will have them cheaper because derwent isn't going to undercut their stockists.
Mmmmm… take that graphite, and mix it with the inktense and/or watercolor to make your own graphitint. - you could get any range of colors you want. I have some watersoluble graphite pencils I do that with, but those big chunky blocks are really appealing.
Great idea!
I have the pencils for tinted charcoal, i wonder if i can add water to it too
You could definitely try it! Let me know how it goes!
Do we know when the graphite blocks with the onyx will be available? I can’t find that set anywhere and gosh that onyx would make for some beautiful additions to my graphite work!!
I think those fall. Jackson's and blick should have them open stock. If you live on USA also check cheap Joe's and merriartist.
I really want the graphite sets! I gotta use up some of my hoard before I can justify buying this though
I hear you!
Wow! I have the older XL graphite and XL charcoal block sets but as you mention, there are a few new colors that look delicious. Do you have any idea if/when Blick or anyone else will begin selling individual blocks in the new colors?
They should have open stock soon!
Would love to see a video using graphitint and one using inktense...🎉🎉🎉
I have the graphitint pencils, are they the same as the blocks?
They are a slightly different formula but the same idea
Thank you so much for sharing these! How would you recommend preserving and ceiling artwork made with the graphitint or others you shared? Would a regular water-based varnish smear the artwork?
Spray fixative works best for me (when I remember to use it 😆)
I’m probably gonna pick up a tinted graphite block one day. Open stock in person. I want to play with the product but I don’t tend to use my CP type blocks at all, more a fan of the idea than the reality. Filling in backgrounds quickly is a good concept - but edges catch and it’s just messy.
Messy for sure!
Wow, didnt know you can add water to the tinted charcoal
Lindsay I recently purchased a box of Art supplies, in the bottom of the box I found small glass vials of powder form pigments. Is it possible to make these powder pigments into water color and if yes what would you recommend to formulate to put in pans?
Yes, mix them with gum arabic and glycerin and honey. There are many tutorials online for diy watercolors.
What an interesting swatch odio all the xl line. Looking formar to 100 inktense review. Do yo think you could make a comparison or the color pencil lines of derwent? there are so many types that is confusing 😵💫
Great idea!
Love seeing them all swatched out. I am a little confused on what the difference is between the last 2 sets you swatched. Do they function differently? Because they seem like similar colors. Thanks.
Do you mean the tinted charcoal and regular charcoal or the new vs old tinted charcoal? The old sets are being phased out so I was showing the differences incase someone had the old set and wondered if the new sets were different.
Oh more toys!
Ink toner is coming up
Oops inktober
I'm not interested in any of the XL blocks. How about going over the new colors in the Inktense pencil set? I have the 72 and want to order only what I'm missing.
Sure, there are 28 new colors and you can get them open stock. I reckon they are similar to colors in the 72 set so you might want to pick and choose. I'll add it to my to film list but I am scheduling into October already 😆
@@thefrugalcrafterI haven't seen the open stock new inktense pencils yet in the US?
@marytesta3003 blick will have them soon. Derwent is made in Britian and stocks UK shops first but they will be across the pond in no time:)
How do you keep the blocks from getting other colours on them doesn't it contaminate the colours
The tin has a foam insert that keeps colors seperate.
This brand is coming to Walmart I've already seen it here in Alabama
Oh wow! Hopefully the artist grade and not the academy range.
Hi, quick question, if you wet the inktense blocks directly, wouldn't they dry afterwards and become unusable? Or are they only permanent when put on paper.
They only become permanent on a porous surface so you can rewet them on a glass or plastic palette and they don't seal over but if you apply them to paper or cloth they will set and not rewet. Think of them like a fabric dye.
@@thefrugalcrafter thank you
Would u agree the colors are brighter than watercolor?
Not necessarily, it depends on the color.
I always feel that the Inktense Blocks are a bit more chalky than the pencils. Would you say that the XL Inktense Blocks feel like the normal Inktense Blocks on the page after they have dried? Thanks!
I'd say they are the same as the blocks. I agree, the pencils are cleaner and more transparent that the blocks and pan paints. The formulations are slightly different according to my detwent rep.
I wish Derwent would have a set of just the new colors of Inktense pencils so that we could just add those to our 72 set.
I think cult pens in the UK offer one. Otherwise, you can order open stock.
I love this stuff; however, I wish you would ask Derwent what is in their water soluble graphite because it isn't graphite. Graphite is NOT soluble in water. There are no dipoles in graphite and therefore non-polar. Meaning: graphite absolutely cannot be and absolutely is NOT water soluble. Hence why I use it as a lubricant in machinery instead of grease. whatever these glorious and amazing products are, and to be clear I love them and use the "water soluble" graphite on the daily, but they are not graphite. I'm dying to know what it is. I've been trying to figure out out for years. Without doing a chemical analysis on it. Ever since I stumbled on a pencil with the image of a paintbrush on it. I'm curious if it's just dye mixed with clay, but then what's the sheen? If mica that's the finest ground mica I've ever seen in my life.
If anyone is reading this and curious: in chemistry there are rules just as in physics, law, society, etc. There is a like- dissolves- like rule. Non-polars absolutely CANNOT be dissolved by polars. It's absolutely physically impossible. NOT improbable, but impossible. Graphite goes beyond that. It isn't even soluble in like-non-polar chemicals. Why, you may be asking yourself. Because it is a giant covalent structure, or macromolecule. As a result, it is too large to form a homogeneous mixture with a solvent. The covalent bonds between carbons are too strong for any attractions from the solvent.
Which makes graphite special. Well, that and the fact that you are drawing and writing with diamonds. Graphite has the same structure as diamonds. It just hasn't been compressed enough yet to finish the process. If graphite and diamonds were human, one could think of graphite as the baby in uteral while the birth of said baby is the diamond in its raw state. As it ages and the parent educates the child each new synapse formed shapes the diamond. Each new year a bit more polish. By adulthood we now see a fine diamond shining bright and strong. Giving joy and radiance to those around it.
All the more reason to buy, use, romanticize, theologize, philosophize, idealize and throughly enjoy these products.
I get the chemistry. I worked in the rubber industry for years as a research chemist. Thank you for explaining the chemistry for those who might have questioned the graphite content. I'd like to know, too. I don't use these, but I do have the Intense pencils, small blocks and pan paints. Love them and use them often!
Could it be ground down and powdered graphite mixed with a binder like gum arabic like watercolors are made. They grind up minerals and pigments to make paint, couldn't graphite be the same?
@@thefrugalcrafter I don't know, but it sure fascinates me to no end :)
I'm willing to bet my left leg you know more about it than I do lol.
The Derwent claim that Inktense is “permanent” on fabric is only partly true. Yes, you can wet fabric with WATER after the color has dried. But if you wash fabric colored with Inktense, using even tiny amounts of a super gentle detergent, the color washes out dramatically. So any fiber artists who create textile pieces that may need to be laundered from time to time-quilts and wearable art, for example-should be VERY cautious about Inktense, and test, test, test their planned use.
I did a face mask with mine during covid and it fared pretty well. It was a cotton Hanes brand one. It faded a bit but not dramatically. I think I used the pencils.
@@thefrugalcrafter Good to know you had a positive experience with Inktense durability! Maybe the base fabric makes a substantial difference? Thanks for a terrific (as usual!) video, by the way-I have the new Graphitint and Tinted Charcoal XL blocks, and love both sets!
@@lynnewarren8404 for sure, natural fibers work best.