Questions about Derwent Intense Pencils
 

I have about four blocks that I want to drab down -

I think the Intense pencils will do what I want -

My question is - if I buy the 12 or 24 pack, can I "'blend" the dry colors enough before wetting them to achieve the approximate color I want?

I have scraps to experiment on.

I can't quite justify buying a large set of colors for a one-time project.

I did not get the free-form drawing gene.

Hi Bearisgray,
I use inktense pencils for many projects. I love all the possibilities of colors and artistic expression.

Inktense and other Derwent pencils allow you to shade or tint your work. You can layer the colors until you get your desired look. I have to say that I am a bit confused about what you mean about drab down your blocks. A less labor intensive solution may be to tea or coffee dye or even Ritz gray or taupe watered down to the desired shade. I hope this is useful. Feel free to PM me.

I would like to know more about Inktense pencils. I have had several places that could have used them. My last project was a border made with a fat quarter. Each side of the border has a seam. The fabric is a beautiful paisley, and had some lines in it. Adding to some of the lines might disguise the seam more.

This was a challenge project. I had to use that fabric and only got the one fat quarter. It looks very nice where it is, but I would like it better if I could disguise those seams.

If you google "inktense pencils" you will find lots of info. :D

I don't know, but I just discovered that Amazon has the 36-pencil set for the same price as the 24-pencil set. Must be a mistake in their pricing. It was just enough to push me over the edge, as I have been wanting to try out the Inktense pencils for a long time. Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U3QO7O/

Test on blank fabric to blend, then apply water on several different coloring and then decide how to proceed from there on your blocks.

Use clear Aloe Vera, not water. This is what I learned in a class for fabric using the watercolor pencils.

I really want the full set of 72 pencils - I might just have to wait until July when I get a bit of money coming in.