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product_id: 2627599
title: "Inktense Blocks 72 Tin, Set of 72, 8mm Block, Soft Texture, Watersoluble, Ideal for Watercolor, Drawing, Coloring, Crafts and Painting on Paper and Fabric, Professional Quality (2301980)"
brand: "derwent"
price: "1180.50 DT"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Derwent"
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# 72 vivid colors water-soluble pigment 8mm versatile block Inktense Blocks 72 Tin, Set of 72, 8mm Block, Soft Texture, Watersoluble, Ideal for Watercolor, Drawing, Coloring, Crafts and Painting on Paper and Fabric, Professional Quality (2301980)

**Brand:** derwent
**Price:** 1180.50 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with every stroke—72 colors, endless possibilities!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Inktense Blocks 72 Tin, Set of 72, 8mm Block, Soft Texture, Watersoluble, Ideal for Watercolor, Drawing, Coloring, Crafts and Painting on Paper and Fabric, Professional Quality (2301980) by derwent
- **How much does it cost?** 1180.50 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/2627599-inktense-blocks-72-tin-set-of-72-8mm-block-soft)

## Best For

- derwent enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted derwent brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Color Creation:** Integrated palette for blending and unique shades
- • **Multi-Surface Mastery:** Ideal for paper, silk, cotton—your art, your canvas
- • **Unmatched Color Range:** 72 vibrant shades to fuel every creative vision
- • **Dynamic Water Solubility:** Use dry for bold strokes or wet for painterly effects
- • **Permanent, Layerable Pigments:** Quick-dry, bleed-proof colors for flawless layering

## Overview

Derwent Inktense Blocks offer professional artists and creatives a premium set of 72 soft, 8mm square blocks featuring water-soluble, permanent pigments. Designed for versatility, these blocks deliver vibrant color whether used dry or activated with water, allowing for detailed work or broad coverage. Their quick-drying, bleed-resistant formula works seamlessly on paper and fabric, making them perfect for watercolor, drawing, and mixed media projects. Crafted with heritage British quality, this set empowers you to blend, layer, and create custom colors with ease.

## Description

Derwent Inktense Blocks are perfect for illustrators, designers, and students. The 8mm square block combines versatile function with vivid colour. Use the block edge for fine details or the side to cover large surface areas quickly. The unique water soluble pigment can be used for vibrant drawings, or used with a wet brush to lift colour directly from the block. As the pigments dry quickly, there’s no need to worry about colour bleeding. Perfect for colour layering. Plus, as the colour dries permanently, it’s great on fabrics, such as silk or cotton. It can also easily be used on paper. Modify the use to fit your next project. The integrated palette is perfect for creating custom colours. Make unique blends by mixing dry blocks together, or obtain lighter shades of the same colour by adding water. Mix to create a distinct work of art. With a heritage dating to 1832, Derwent’s innovation comes from an understanding of artists. We’ve produced a range of quality art materials, many of which are made in our British manufacturing plant.

Review: Versatile addition to your art supplies - These watercolour ink sticks are a fun and versatile addition to both watercolourists or those who enjoy mixed media projects. There is a variety of different ways they can be used, direct on to paper, mixed with water, grated to provide an interesting texture effect, and I even made spritzer bottles with them. They work like water colours and blend nicely, but the Inktense formula means that the colours have a bit more oomph than a traditional watercolour. This 36 piece set provides a good mix of colours, and the price at the time of my purchase was exceptional. The box came well packaged but one block, the white, was broken in half. Not a big deal, as it doesn’t affect its usage much.
Review: Dye or Paint Silk Fabric? Derwent Inktense Blocks makes those techniques obsolete! - As an Art Quilter I am always looking for new ways to make my quilts unique. I'd heard about Derwent Inktense Pencils and Inktense Blocks but when I saw the prices in the Art Store I passed them by. Luckily I am a Prime Member on desertcart and as I was looking for some supplies I needed I found this box of of the complete set of the Derwent Inktense Blocks for an unbelievably low price and bought them immediately. I am so glad I did and I am doubly glad I am smart enough to be an desertcart Prime member! The learning curve for these blocks is much easier than for the pencils (at least that's what I've heard). I watched some videos on YouTube, found a couple that pertained to quilting and that was all I needed to get me started. These blocks are amazing when used on silk. Usually coloring silk can be very iffy, depending on whether you use paint or dye. Nothing could be easier than coloring silk with these blocks. If you dye silk you have to steam it to set the dye, try setting it in a microwave, use a product that might or might not set it completely, or try something called batching. If you use textile paint you can't just paint it on the table top, the silk must be raised up on a frame using pins made especially for painting silk. Also, it has to be heat set, something that's hard to do on silk because the amount of heat needed to set the paint can be be too high for silk. Not so with these wonderful blocks. They are permanent once the fabric is dry and the colors are stunning on silk. They are great on cotton too, but on silk they are amazing! I am lucky enough to have a wonderful stock of silk that I hadn't gotten around to dyeing yet and now I don't ever have to bother with dyeing any of my silk again. I will use these blocks in the future. The makers of the blocks sell a grater that allows you to mix the colors with water but I found that device didn't get the particles small enough. So I followed the advice on one of the videos I saw and used what's used in a Pharmacy to grind drugs into powder. It's called a morter and pestal (and I know I've spelled it incorrectly) but however it's spelled it worked like a dream to get the bits of block extremely fine so they mix with the water without any little bits getting on the fabric. I found some small bottles with eyedroppers for tops and put the mixture into them and either used the eyedroppers or a small brush to put the color on the silk. So easy and such wonderful results. These products are made in the UK and some friends I have over there can't afford to buy them because they are very pricey. Once I use up all my blocks I will be in the same boat unless desertcart has another sale, but until then I am having such a wonderful time coloring my silk. However, with 72 colors to use up it will be a long time before I have to worry about restocking. Besides, since I am an experienced fabric dyer I know which colors to mix together to get the color I want so some of the colors I would normally never use will be mixed with another one to make something beautiful. Because I saved so much on this set of blocks I might even try the pencils. I just wish these had been invented ages ago when I was using dye to color my silks. At least I don't ever have to go through that agony again!

## Features

- VERSATILE & VIBRANT – The 8mm square block combines versatility with vivid colour. Use the edge for fine details or the side to cover large surface areas quickly. Contains full range of 72 colours.
- WATER SOLUBLE – Expand your creative possibilities. When blocks are used dry, they deliver pure, vibrant colour. For different effects, use a wet brush to lift colour directly from the block.
- PERMANENT COLOUR – Pigments dry quickly and permanently when washed out, minimizing colour bleeding. Once dry, colours can be placed next to each other or layered, without fear of colour bleeding.
- SURFACE VARIETY – Switch up your artistic canvas. As the colour dries permanently, it’s great on fabrics such as silk or cotton. Can also easily be used on paper. Modify the use to fit your project.
- COLOUR CREATION – Integrated palette is great for creating colours. Make blends by mixing colours together or obtain lighter shades of one colour by adding water. Mix to create a unique work of art.
- ACCESSORIES – For best results, combine with other Derwent products, such as Derwent Waterbrush Set, Derwent Inktense Block Spritzer and Derwent Inktense Block Grate and Shake.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00BIHECBM |
| Additional Features | Water Soluble |
| Age Range (Description) | All Ages |
| Age Range Description | All Ages |
| Body Shape | Square |
| Brand | Derwent |
| Brand Name | Derwent |
| Color | 72 colors |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,919 Reviews |
| Drill Point | Fine |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05028252352000 |
| Grip Type | Soft |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Hardness | Soft |
| Ink Base | Water |
| Ink Color | Multicolor |
| Item Diameter | 8 Millimeters |
| Item Dimensions | 13.94 x 1.02 x 7.8 inches |
| Item Weight | 16 ounces |
| Line Size | 8mm |
| Manufacturer | ACCO |
| Material | Cotton,Tin |
| Material Type | Cotton,Tin |
| Model Name | Derwent Inktense |
| Model Number | 2301980 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Drawing, coloring, painting, and crafting on paper, ceramic, wood, and fabric |
| Style | Metal Tin |
| Theme | Art Supplies, Drawing and Painting |
| Unit Count | 72.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Writing Instrument Form | Brush Pen |
| Writing Technique | watercolor, painting |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Derwent
- **Writing Instrument Form:** Brush Pen
- **Color:** 72 colors
- **Ink Color:** Multicolor
- **Age Range (Description):** All Ages

## Images

![Inktense Blocks 72 Tin, Set of 72, 8mm Block, Soft Texture, Watersoluble, Ideal for Watercolor, Drawing, Coloring, Crafts and Painting on Paper and Fabric, Professional Quality (2301980) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Eu-REttpL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What formulation are the Inktense blocks?**
A: A unique formulation that is highly pigmented, permanent once dry and creates ink-like stains

**Q: What is included in the set?**
A: The Inktense Block range includes up to 72 block colors. Pick your chosen tin size from 12 - 72 blocks

**Q: What colors are in the set?**
A: Please read the product description for the color palette

**Q: How do I use the blocks?**
A: Experiment with wet or dry media. Either wet the paper or block marks or use straight from the block with a wet brush

**Q: What products can I use with the Inktense blocks?**
A: Use alone with our Push Button Waterbrushes and Inktense Paper for the best application, or mix with the Inktense Paints and Pencils

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Versatile addition to your art supplies
*by J***N on April 9, 2026*

These watercolour ink sticks are a fun and versatile addition to both watercolourists or those who enjoy mixed media projects. There is a variety of different ways they can be used, direct on to paper, mixed with water, grated to provide an interesting texture effect, and I even made spritzer bottles with them. They work like water colours and blend nicely, but the Inktense formula means that the colours have a bit more oomph than a traditional watercolour. This 36 piece set provides a good mix of colours, and the price at the time of my purchase was exceptional. The box came well packaged but one block, the white, was broken in half. Not a big deal, as it doesn’t affect its usage much.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dye or Paint Silk Fabric? Derwent Inktense Blocks makes those techniques obsolete!
*by K***R on February 9, 2015*

As an Art Quilter I am always looking for new ways to make my quilts unique. I'd heard about Derwent Inktense Pencils and Inktense Blocks but when I saw the prices in the Art Store I passed them by. Luckily I am a Prime Member on Amazon and as I was looking for some supplies I needed I found this box of of the complete set of the Derwent Inktense Blocks for an unbelievably low price and bought them immediately. I am so glad I did and I am doubly glad I am smart enough to be an Amazon Prime member! The learning curve for these blocks is much easier than for the pencils (at least that's what I've heard). I watched some videos on YouTube, found a couple that pertained to quilting and that was all I needed to get me started. These blocks are amazing when used on silk. Usually coloring silk can be very iffy, depending on whether you use paint or dye. Nothing could be easier than coloring silk with these blocks. If you dye silk you have to steam it to set the dye, try setting it in a microwave, use a product that might or might not set it completely, or try something called batching. If you use textile paint you can't just paint it on the table top, the silk must be raised up on a frame using pins made especially for painting silk. Also, it has to be heat set, something that's hard to do on silk because the amount of heat needed to set the paint can be be too high for silk. Not so with these wonderful blocks. They are permanent once the fabric is dry and the colors are stunning on silk. They are great on cotton too, but on silk they are amazing! I am lucky enough to have a wonderful stock of silk that I hadn't gotten around to dyeing yet and now I don't ever have to bother with dyeing any of my silk again. I will use these blocks in the future. The makers of the blocks sell a grater that allows you to mix the colors with water but I found that device didn't get the particles small enough. So I followed the advice on one of the videos I saw and used what's used in a Pharmacy to grind drugs into powder. It's called a morter and pestal (and I know I've spelled it incorrectly) but however it's spelled it worked like a dream to get the bits of block extremely fine so they mix with the water without any little bits getting on the fabric. I found some small bottles with eyedroppers for tops and put the mixture into them and either used the eyedroppers or a small brush to put the color on the silk. So easy and such wonderful results. These products are made in the UK and some friends I have over there can't afford to buy them because they are very pricey. Once I use up all my blocks I will be in the same boat unless Amazon has another sale, but until then I am having such a wonderful time coloring my silk. However, with 72 colors to use up it will be a long time before I have to worry about restocking. Besides, since I am an experienced fabric dyer I know which colors to mix together to get the color I want so some of the colors I would normally never use will be mixed with another one to make something beautiful. Because I saved so much on this set of blocks I might even try the pencils. I just wish these had been invented ages ago when I was using dye to color my silks. At least I don't ever have to go through that agony again!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ first the pencils, now the blocks
*by B***L on April 8, 2026*

have a small set of the pencils and in using them I realized that the blocks might be more useful. these work great for mixed media as they work similar to watercolors but are permanent when dry so you can layer over top without disturbing the lower layers. you can apply a wet brush directly to the block to pick up color or use them to sketch. the colors come out bright strong and vibrant so these are adequately pigmented. got these on sale so the price was good. unfortunatly, some of the blocks were broken presumably in shipping, but it doesn't affect their use beyond the length you have to hold on to. the tin is rather long so I cut the trays down and made a box to put them in for easier storage.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Derwent Inktense Blocks 72 Tin, Set of 72, 8mm Block, Soft Texture, Watersoluble, Ideal for Watercolor, Drawing, Coloring, Crafts and Painting on Paper and Fabric, Professional Quality (2301980)
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