{"product_id":"derwent-inktense-pencils","title":"Derwent Inktense Pencils","description":"\u003cp\u003eDerwent Inktense Pencils are water-soluble drawing tools famous for delivering rich, ink-like washes. Unlike traditional watercolor pencils, Inktense pigments become \u003cb\u003epermanent once fully dry\u003c\/b\u003e. This fixed finish prevents lower layers from reactivating or lifting when wet media is applied over them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCore \u0026amp; Barrel:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.0mm firm, wax-based core housed in a round 8.0mm wood barrel. Holds a sharp point well for detailed line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor Range:\u003c\/b\u003e 100 colors available individually and in set sizes of 12, 24, 36, 72, and 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLightfastness:\u003c\/b\u003e High overall resistance to fading, with the majority of the range rated for professional lightfastness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Characteristics \u0026amp; Applications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePermanent Ink Effect:\u003c\/b\u003e Once wet-activated pigment dries completely, it acts like a translucent ink stain rather than standard watercolor. Multiple glazes can be layered continuously without muddying underlying work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMulti-Surface Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e Because the pigment binds permanently upon drying, Inktense can be used on porous surfaces beyond paper, including cotton, silk, raw canvas, wood, and unglazed ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile Application:\u003c\/b\u003e Can be applied dry for textured shading, blended with water using a brush, used on wet paper, or lifted directly from the core with a wet brush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Artboard","offers":[{"title":"Inktense set 12","offer_id":52058198999361,"sku":null,"price":619.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Inktense set 24","offer_id":52058199032129,"sku":null,"price":1249.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/7692\/1153\/files\/Ink_12.jpg?v=1786011879","url":"https:\/\/theartshop.co.za\/products\/derwent-inktense-pencils","provider":"The Art Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}