Artist and Derwent Product Manager, Sarah Taylor, shows you how to use the Derwent Inktense Pencils and Inktense Blocks on a canvas bag to create your own design. Running time approx. 15 minutes 30 seconds.
You have to leave the colours on for at least 24hrs to give them time to bond with the fabric. Then when its dry place a teatowel between your painting and iron on a wool setting. Press and hold for about 20secs at a time.
@@Alabamaisnotmyrealname Unnecessarily snarky, unfair comment. @bluewren65 was completely factual in her observation - *_a) it is vital information b) it was left out of the video._* I'm about to start using Inktense pencils myself on fabric, and it's perfectly natural to expect to find the best advice *from the horse's mouth* - ie the manufacturer's own guidance videos. Even if @bluewren65 _had_ made a video offering this tip herself, it'd get lost in the sea of billions of other videos. It's not unreasonable to expect to find accurate guidance in a retailer's own guidance video. Comments like yours make YT less friendly. I can only imagine you're in pain or deeply unhappy to be so unkind to a stranger. 🤔🤍
I love this! I'm so glad I found this video! I purchased some Inktense Blocks about a year ago as the Inktense Pencils were out of stock. I haven't done anything with them yet but I will now. I had no idea they could be used on fabric! Thank you so much!!!
I love Inktense pencils and blocks. Their colors are so clear and bright. I've subscribed to this channel and look forward to more tips and inspiration. Thanks
wow, i love your bag, if u give it away in a contest, i would love to try to win. Our teacher showed me the world of art, prismacolors was my favorite, until I bought your inktense, wow, they are awesome! I love them so much more, and I already loved your graphtint ones, and your watercolors and also your metallics. You have some awesome products, and I can't wait to see the blocks. I hope you have a contest, I will try to win smiles... You are a great company, Elizabeth Haskell
I often wonder at people worrying over lightfastness of colours so much(to the extent that you avoid trying a medium). I mean unless one is already the great master of all fine-arts by the time that starts to change/lose color(5-10years or more?) you'd have completelely outgrown your artwork, and it'll probably look like a child's work to your future self.
Oh, I'm also curious - what about washing fabric painted with Inktense? You said that's permanent after adding water, but... how permanent? I mean - Can I wash it? Any conditions?
Let dry 24 hrs then heat set by ironing. I'd check the Derwent website for exact instructions. Take note too that she said not to use synthetic fabrics right at the beginning.
No. I used it on cotton, let it "dry" for days, ironed on Wool setting as instructed, and Whoosh!, out it came in the wash. It now looks like stains on the fabric, with one exception, the dark blue. I discovered this _after_ I started using it on _someone_ _elses_ quilt. I'll have to rip out the fabric and replace it. >:(
Hello, I liked your presentation. I love the INKTENSE pencils since a while. Now you gave me new ideas. Could you give me some advice please? What if I want to wash this bag. Is the color fixed, just by drying off?
In looking at all the comments, I see that I am not the only person who had more questions about the use of these pencils on fabric and how to make it permanent, how to wash the item and how to stop any bleeding of the colors. The video was boring and so was the bag. Why not use VIBRANT COLORS since you have a HUGE array of colors at your disposal. I can't figure that out. Sorry about the negative comments but Derwent you could do better than this. Love the Inktense pencils and the regular watercolor pencils and they are high quality and worth it. People need some better creative ways to use the pencils. Try again and this time, please come up with a complete tutorial with the answers that most people need to know about your product. If you do that you will have less confusing questions from your audience.
According to the Derwent pdf you have to leave to dry 24hrs then iron with a sheet of plane fabric between the picture and the iron. After that you can then wash it on a cool wash (handwash or delicate setting preferably) but turn the shirt inside out to make sure it has less chance of damaging. Hope this helped :-)
I have tried painting on fabric using Derwent blocks ,but it didn't work.I have tried with below 2 ways. 1)dissolved the colour particals into the water, and then used it for painting .After ironing when I washed it ,all the paints fade away. 2)then I tried with wet cloth , again the same case..after ironing when I washed it colours fade away. kindly let me know if I 'm following wrong procedure. Otherwise Kindly confirm if the colours not permanent.
I thought you weren't to cause bleeding? Sorry, I'm confused. I didn't understand why the color bled in the eyeball and then you used more inktense while it was wet. Confused?
Hi Elizabeth, I am not sure we can help as this is an old video. But I think the colour bled because either there was too much water or the fabric used is prone to it. This isn't so much of a step by step tutorial, more of a guide that Inktense can be used on fabric. Best, Derwent
I was looking for answers on how to stop bleeding , umm how to control the ink in my project. Do you address that in a video , ANY HELP WOULD BE AWESOME THANK YOU.
Hi Kathleen, you could try limiting the amount of water you use (so don't flood the project) and wait for each layer to completely dry and see if this helps. Best, Derwent
Once the pigment has been fully saturated with water and then left to completely dry, it will become permanent. Please do a test piece to check you are happy with the results. Best, Derwent
I'm pleased I came across this, it looks fabulous, but are they really permanent, if you was the bag will it all wash away? This gives me another way of using my art materials. Thank you for sharing. Cheers!
Hi yes these are permanent if you completely dissolve the pigment and let it completely dry. We recommend you test this out before you do your final piece to make sure you are happy with the results. We recommend if you do wash your art, that you hand wash at a low temperature without harsh detergents. Hope this helps. Best, Derwent
@@derwent thank you for a reply, thats terrific, I'll have fun experimenting, you know, the different ways of being able to do art/craft nowadays is very exciting. Cheers!
Hi Andreas, once activated by water, the pigment in Inktense becomes permanent so should stay in place. We recommend that if you need to wash the canvas after applying Inktense, to let the Inktense dry overnight and wash by hand with water only at a cold temperature (max of 30C). To make sure that you design will stay in place, please test on a scrap piece first. Best, Derwent
Hi … can you use an iron after painting your design with inktense on fabric … also some people say you have to iron fabric after using intense to fix it? Thank you
Hi Tracey, you don't need to iron it to fix it, as long as you fully dissolve the pigment and wait for it to completely dry, it will be permanent. However, there are some tips under quilting for ironing, in our Inktense user guide: www.derwentart.com/a/341308. Best, Derwent
Hi Sheri. This does not need to be sealed with anything before you wash it. Make sure all the pigment is dissolved in water and then left to dry fully so it will become permanent. Then if you need to wash, please hand wash at a low temperature with no harsh detergents. Hope that helps. Best, Derwent
Hi JR, unfortunately we have not been able to test all fabrics. We suggest you test on a scrap piece before committing to your full design, so you can test what works best. Best, Derwent
They shouldn't as once Inktense is activated by water and left to fully dry, it will become permanent so shouldn't bleed. We suggest you test on a scrap piece of fabric to make sure your design comes out as intended. Best, Derwent
Thank you so much! I'd also like to know if it's possible to create a watercolor effect on canvass while using inktense blocks. I just bough mine. I haven't got the hang of it.
Hello I have just bought some Intense blocks, without knowing what they were, just liked the look of them and the fact they are permanent. So now I am looking at videos to get to know the product. I have a question, can I use my watercolor brushes, or would they get damaged with the Intense?
Some other artists are saying to use aloe vera gel instead of water for more control. And they said use little, else the color may come off with dried excess gel flaking away. Sorry I don't have more info, I'm a beginner myself.
@@sandraeasthope3010 Interesting, this lady's ironing it immediately, which would dry it ASAP so it doesn't keep bleeding: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-d2SnmxMPXLU.html "more" permanent, funny.
Hi Linda, once activated by water, the pigment in Inktense becomes permanent so should stay in place. We recommend that you test out your design on a scrap piece of fabric beforehand to make sure your design turns out how you would like. Best, Derwent
i see a face. the smallest circle is the tongue, the circle around that is the mouth. the circle with the speckled yellow and blue is the face(i picture tightly shut eyes above the mouth) and looks like a cartoonish child screaming :)
I so love the inktense and was ready to buy until I found out they're not lightfast... any chance derwent can produce the same again but with archival/lightfast properties?
zippadeedooooda Inktense are lightfast...their rating is at 7/8...with 8 being the highest possible score...you may have been given the wrong information or term...you should definitely try them...!
The pencils are not lightfast. I have recently discovered that this product is NOT 100% permanent ! I am able to put a wet brush onto well dried layers and have them become 'alive' once again. Disappointing.
Hi Jo, The Inktense range scores very highly (7/8) on the industry standard Lightfastness Test (highest score being 8). To see our scores please visit, goo.gl/2lT4oR. Once mixed with water and dried, the pigment is permanent and you can work over the top. Make sure it is all dissolved in water and thoroughly dry before working over it. Regards.
Apologies for the lightfast comment.. I was referring to the permanent issues and started with the wrong term! However, I think the fact that I am using Inktense on gesso/canvas (bad idea? ) it seems I can still have the ink interfere with new layers. I will look into the correct procedure ( perhaps 'drawing' onto the canvas then wetting with a brush I am not 100% getting all of the ink) and try again. I do love the product, just got a little frustrated :)
I have tried painting on fabric using Derwent blocks ,but it didn't work.I have tried with below 2 ways. 1)dissolved the colour particals into the water, and then used it for painting .After ironing when I washed it ,all the paints fade away. 2)then I tried with wet cloth , again the same case..after ironing when I washed it colours fade away. kindly let me know if I 'm following wrong procedure. Otherwise Kindly confirm if the colours not permanent.
No instructions given as to how to make the bag permanent or how to dry to make permanent. She doesn't specify how long or how to wash the bag or any other item you draw on with the pencils. Not very complete video for a company such as Derwent
Hi, our Inktense products are permanent once fully dissolved in water and left to completely dry. The bag does not need washing but if you want to wash anything with Inktense on please hand-wash with a cool temperature and no harsh detergents. Hope that helps. Best, Derwent
Cuauhtémoc Kish If you say so.. more like realistic and not afraid to voice what I think - even if it is not all roses and sunshine. I don't like it.. if you do .. great!
