Derwent Inktense pencils are intensely vibrant, watersoluble pencils that dry permanently, offering exceptional layering capability without dissolving previously dried layers of vivid colour. Colours are highly-pigmented and can be used dry, or mixed with water which is when the colour becomes even more intense. The colours retain vibrancy after drying, creating ink-like effects. Derwent Inktense is highly versatile and can be applied to many porous surfaces including ceramic, wood and fabric Suitable for use on paper and fabrics for a wide range of fine art and craft projects. The pencil format provides control for fine detail.