Erkgoer Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I love using watercolor washes when making miniature flowers and for coloring items made from air dry clay but I get frustrated that the color sometimes runs when I seal the surface. Because of this I've started working with Derwent Inktense pencils and blocks and I wanted to share how useful they've been. They work the same as traditional Watercolors & Watercolor pencils but once dry, the color is permanent. You can add additional washes and sealants without worry that the color will run. You a also use them to permanently color fabrics which creates a lot of possibilities for mini work! I'm finding that I can get more vibrant colors than with traditional watercolor. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaD Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 thank you for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Good idea! Didn't know the inktense were permanent. It's not a lot of use as you already have a solution, but you could use a spray sealant over your watercolours to stop them running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I use them on my mini flowers too, I love them. They're spendy but at Hobby Lobby with a 40%off coupon not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erkgoer Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 True, they aren't cheap but you don't need too many since you can always mix colors. I got them for Christmas and I wish it hadn't taken me so long to try them out, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 And for mini work the set will last a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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