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product_id: 49021998
title: "Derwent Inktense Blocks 72 Tin, Set of 72 Water-Colours, 8mm Block, Water-Soluble, Ideal for Drawing, Colouring, Crafts & Painting on Paper & Fabric, Professional Quality (2301980)"
brand: "derwent"
price: "$373.34"
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Derwent"
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# 72 vibrant water-soluble blocks includes 12 palette wells in tin permanent color after water activation Derwent Inktense Blocks 72 Tin, Set of 72 Water-Colours, 8mm Block, Water-Soluble, Ideal for Drawing, Colouring, Crafts & Painting on Paper & Fabric, Professional Quality (2301980)

**Brand:** derwent
**Price:** $373.34
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with colors that won’t quit!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Derwent Inktense Blocks 72 Tin, Set of 72 Water-Colours, 8mm Block, Water-Soluble, Ideal for Drawing, Colouring, Crafts & Painting on Paper & Fabric, Professional Quality (2301980) by derwent
- **How much does it cost?** $373.34 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/49021998-derwent-inktense-blocks-72-tin-set-of-72-water-colours)

## 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

- • **Complete Artist’s Kit:** 72 premium blocks housed in a sleek tin with 12 mixing wells—ready to inspire your next masterpiece.
- • **Soft Yet Durable Texture:** Smooth application with a firm core that blends effortlessly, ideal for layering and detailed work.
- • **Unmatched Color Intensity:** Rich pigments that deepen and stay vibrant once water-activated—no fading, no compromises.
- • **Versatile Creative Freedom:** Use wet or dry on paper, fabric, and more—perfect for artists, crafters, and designers pushing boundaries.
- • **Trusted Professional Quality:** Derwent’s advanced active color technology ensures consistent, high-performance results every time.

## Overview

Derwent Inktense Blocks 72 Tin offers a professional-grade set of 72 water-soluble, intensely pigmented blocks designed for artists and creatives. These 8mm blocks deliver permanent, vibrant colors that activate with water and dry to a lasting finish, suitable for paper, fabric, and various surfaces. Packaged in a durable tin with 12 palette wells, this set combines versatility, quality, and convenience for advanced artistic expression.

## Description

Derwent Inktense Blocks 72 Tin, Set of 72 Water-Colours, 8mm Block, Water-Soluble, Ideal for Drawing, Colouring, Crafts & Painting on Paper & Fabric, Professional Quality (2301980) : desertcart.co.uk: Stationery & Office Supplies

Review: Derwent Inktense Blocks (Pack of 36) Review Jean Woodhead - I attend an Art Group in the Hathersage area and as we all paint in different media and styles, it seemed a very good opportunity to take the Inktense Blocks with me. They caused great interest, so much so that a friend had a go with them too and as the blocks snapped in half easily, it didn't cause any problems sharing the Inktense Blocks. My friend painted a lovely cockerel and I had a great time painting a landscape. We were highly enthusiastic with them, and as I had also taken my set of Inktense Pencils with me I was able to mix the two together on my picture. My friend thoroughly enjoyed her day, especially as initially, she had been a bit stuck for ideas. She said she was definitely going to send off for a set too. We both liked the way they were so flexible in use, in that they could be used wet or dry, made very interesting marks, and seemed to work well on different surfaces.. Also, having the 36 Pack gave us a very good range of colour choice and would be much easier and less messier than taking watercolours on holiday. All in all a very good product and we can thoroughly recommend it.
Review: ... the customers who purchased as my tin arrived in perfect condition with none of the sticks damaged - I was very lucky compared to some of the customers who purchased as my tin arrived in perfect condition with none of the sticks damaged. Each section on the inside of the tin was securely wrapped in cellophane so none of the sticks could move to contaminate other sticks as some of the previous purchasers mentioned. I'm not sure if this is a new thing. The Inktense sticks themselves are a joy to use. They go down so smoothly on the paper although there are some variances in softness along the colour range. They blend beautifully with water and the colours are gorgeous and vivid, although you can make them more subtle with mixing. I really love using them. The only thing I felt was missing was some kind of colour chart for identification of how the colours are when wet, as it is really difficult to know what colour you will end up with looking at the dry sticks. I made my own and have stuck it in the tin for reference. Overall thrilled with my purchase. Great value for such a lot of colours.

## Features

- Causes serious eye irritation.
- Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- Derwent Inktense Watercolour Blocks: Full set of 72 premium quality water-soluble artist’s colouring blocks, 8mm, highly blendable and ideal for use on paper, fabric and other surfaces
- Blocks in intense vibrant colours, that doesn’t washout like watercolour due to the permanency in the block formulation. Layer up intense vibrant colours
- Advanced performance with specially formulated active colour technology; Richly coloured pigments intensify when activated with water; Light washes dry permanently
- Perfect For Artists: Also experiment with quilting, crafting, fashion design, card making and colouring-in; soft core, with firm texture; best used with Derwent waterbrushes and Inktense paper
- Contents: 1 x Set of 72 Derwent Inktense Watercolour Blocks, in an attractive tin, with 12 palette wells for mixing colours

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00BIHECBM |
| Best Sellers Rank | 79,357 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 752 in Watercolour Paper 8,644 in Paint & Primer |
| Brand | Derwent |
| Closure | tin |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,809) |
| Date First Available | 20 Feb. 2013 |
| Grip Type | Soft |
| Ink Colour | Colourful |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Line Size | 2mm_and_above |
| Manufacturer | Acco |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2301980 |
| Material Type | Cotton,Tin |
| Model Number | 2301980 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pencil Lead Degree (Hardness) | Soft |
| Point Type | Fine |
| Product Dimensions | 35.41 x 2.59 x 19.81 cm; 453.59 g |
| Size | 72 count (Pack of 1) |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** All Ages
- **Brand:** Derwent
- **Colour:** Black
- **Ink colour:** Colourful
- **Material:** Cotton,Tin
- **Model name:** Derwent Inktense
- **Point type:** Fine
- **Special feature:** Water Soluble
- **Unit count:** 72.0 Count
- **Writing instrument form:** Brush Pen

## Images

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## 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 colours. Pick your chosen tin size from 12 - 72 blocks

**Q: What colours are in the set?**
A: Please read the product description for the colour 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Derwent Inktense Blocks (Pack of 36) Review Jean Woodhead
*by J***D on 5 September 2013*

I attend an Art Group in the Hathersage area and as we all paint in different media and styles, it seemed a very good opportunity to take the Inktense Blocks with me. They caused great interest, so much so that a friend had a go with them too and as the blocks snapped in half easily, it didn't cause any problems sharing the Inktense Blocks. My friend painted a lovely cockerel and I had a great time painting a landscape. We were highly enthusiastic with them, and as I had also taken my set of Inktense Pencils with me I was able to mix the two together on my picture. My friend thoroughly enjoyed her day, especially as initially, she had been a bit stuck for ideas. She said she was definitely going to send off for a set too. We both liked the way they were so flexible in use, in that they could be used wet or dry, made very interesting marks, and seemed to work well on different surfaces.. Also, having the 36 Pack gave us a very good range of colour choice and would be much easier and less messier than taking watercolours on holiday. All in all a very good product and we can thoroughly recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ... the customers who purchased as my tin arrived in perfect condition with none of the sticks damaged
*by T***Y on 14 October 2015*

I was very lucky compared to some of the customers who purchased as my tin arrived in perfect condition with none of the sticks damaged. Each section on the inside of the tin was securely wrapped in cellophane so none of the sticks could move to contaminate other sticks as some of the previous purchasers mentioned. I'm not sure if this is a new thing. The Inktense sticks themselves are a joy to use. They go down so smoothly on the paper although there are some variances in softness along the colour range. They blend beautifully with water and the colours are gorgeous and vivid, although you can make them more subtle with mixing. I really love using them. The only thing I felt was missing was some kind of colour chart for identification of how the colours are when wet, as it is really difficult to know what colour you will end up with looking at the dry sticks. I made my own and have stuck it in the tin for reference. Overall thrilled with my purchase. Great value for such a lot of colours.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ great value
*by A***R on 24 November 2025*

great product, well pigmented but can be quite grannular up close.

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