Intro Extensive Inktense by Karen Burchill

[@janetbaker3616]

This is the first informative video about inktense pencils and blocks that I have ever watched. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of this series. Thanks, Karen.

[@KarenBurchill]

Janet Baker That is why I chose to do it. There seemed to be a definite lack of videos using them, especially with regard to art journaling. Hope you enjoy the next one too.

[@MMGARC]

Never tire from watching your video's, Karen - so informative and with great idea's. Love your Virgin Amazon comment too - Hee Hee!!

[@KarenBurchill]

LOL Thanks for watching Maeve. Seems like so long ago that I created this video...Definitely not an Amazon virgin now LOL Karen

[@KlingonPrincess]

Brilliant idea to write the pencil data on the tray. My new project for today!

[@KarenBurchill]

so glad one of my tips works for you. Thanks for watching. Karen

[@LindaLap]

Fun journey and very good information. I have the pencils and I do like them. I may need the blocks for Christmas. Thanks for sharing.

[@KarenBurchill]

Linda Lapotka there are 7 videos in the Extensive Inktense series. You may find video 5-7 very interesting as they talk about how the Inktense Blocks play with other mediums that we use in art journaling. Will definitely help you get your money's worth out of any Inktense product- blocks or pencils.

[@LindaLap]

Karen Burchill Thank you Karen.

[@jennifersuzanne2146]

Thanks so much for sharing with the Art Journaling for Beginners group on Facebook. You now have a new friend and subscriber! :)

[@KarenBurchill]

Jenn that's great. I've met so many great people through Facebook. I love doing the videos. It combines both my passions , teaching and creating. Enjoy the rest of the series. When I get back from holidays I will be doing several short and simple techniques using the Inktense blocks. Karen

[@artzology]

I am so happy to see you do this! Can't wait to see the next one! xo Deb

[@KarenBurchill]

artzology It's made and uploading right now. My 3rd one is on the drawing board. LOL I am so loving this series.

[@pinkstone100]

Very interesting and great tips also.. I enjoyed that Karen.. looking forward to the next one. :) thank you for doing this for us. :)

[@KarenBurchill]

linda .german I'm having such fun doing it. In the 3rd video I discover some new ways to use the blocks with stamping and stenciling right before your eyes.

[@pinkstone100]

Karen Burchill awesome!

[@LynneWilliams101]

Thank you so much, Karen, for the idea of marking the trays and the blocks. Off to Staples for labels and fine point marker. :)

[@KarenBurchill]

Glad to hear you found this helpful. Have fun organizing. Karen

[@tinamccann8344]

Thanks Karen!

[@KarenBurchill]

Do you have the Inktense Blocks or pencils....they are so versatile. K

[@tinamccann8344]

Neither that’s why I asked what they were.

[@KarenBurchill]

I prefer using blocks to pencils. I don’t color as much as use like water colors. More videos coming up with me using. K

[@BarbaraRademacher]

Hi, I'm here! watched all your Intense Inktense videos 2 (?) years ago, but I was just too new to MMA to be able to utilize what you taught, or even remember what you taught. Soooooo, I'm back!

[@KarenBurchill]

Glad you found your way back. Hope you enjoy the series. Karen

[@1002suns]

I also put labels on each of my Inktense blocks. However, what I did was paint the colors on the blocks rather than number them. So now I don’t have to refer to a color chart.

[@KarenBurchill]

Streamlining the process...awesome. K

[@mrsearlgrey]

I reinforce flimsy trays by centering (lengthwise) and gluing a strip of wide velvet Christmas ribbon, leaving enough for "pulls" on the side. It's not like I'm going to make a wreath :) Derwent does put their colors in numerical order which helps me a lot. I have my Inktense pencils in a pencil book and refer to my swatch book. Thanks for the lessons! Oh...one thing no one ever mentions is that because of the liner pencil, you get an extra color in the blocks.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you for watching, commenting and sharing your knowledge. Karen

[@TerrieJohnson731]

Like you, my first love is watercolor, but it presents a couple of real challenges for me Journaling. I have a large Dylusions Journal. The paper doesnt take water well without Gesso. I did a page with my Prima water pastels though and I love it. But what watercolor could I put in without having to seal? SO- Inktense is the perfect answer. I just gesso'ed in a piece, I use clear, and it did NOT move! I will watercolor paint, always, but I am just learning and I feel Inktense will help me to learn because of their permanency. I can now do my art and decopage it in. I dont care for stencils and over-use of textures, I just want to collage my own pieces. I also have severe back pain and am still looking for a comfortable way to paint for an hoour or two at a time. I worked so fast with the blocks today it was FUN! I cannot wait for the next subject to inspire me. I will work more on today's painting when it is overnight dried. I like to allow acrylic poymers to fully cure before working them. Th

[@KarenBurchill]

Inktense blocks are a great medium to use....enjoy the rest of the series...lots of ways to use them. Karen

[@sylviacostello2979]

Thank you for sharing the tips

[@KarenBurchill]

So glad you found some good tips. Karen

[@O2BSoLucky]

Off topic, it must have sucked when you went to edit the video and realised you filmed upside down! Great hints and tips, I love the pencils and am deciding on the blocks. I appreciate you taking the time to produce this lesson.

[@KarenBurchill]

I now know how to flip the video in editing lol.

[@pouponcrazycat5987]

What I do with this product is that I use with stencils and put them into Lacy Stiffy Stuff or CPE Stiffy Felt in White so I can paint on it and then add beads to it, as a background. I use this with bead embroidery. I love the product, the Intense Blocks are permanent the pencils are not as permanent and works best with paper. I love the product any questions you have I guess Karen and myself can help you with it.. Love your videos.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you for offering to answer any questions. How you are using them is vastly different from what I do. Some use them to create beautiful watercolory paintings. I love them so, for their versatility and for the reason they are mostly permanent. Love to see some of your applications.

[@pouponcrazycat5987]

I do not know how to post them online here to show picture in silk for a client

[@KarenBurchill]

I have a facebook group you can join and then post in.. allthingsmixedmedia:CreativeKady

[@JR-kc3rc]

can you use these only with water? i am using it on fabric or trying to.

[@KarenBurchill]

I have seen people activating it with other mediums . I believe I saw one video where they used something specific for using on fabric....I wish I could remember what video it was...Hopefully you will find it if you do a search in KZbin. Karen

[@JR-kc3rc]

i meant with alcohol? and use it on silk?

[@JR-kc3rc]

i am wondering why there is no web site for these products Derwent Intense Blocks

[@KarenBurchill]

They should be under Derwent website. Good luck. Karen

[@CatHand]

Good tips, Karen, thanks! And don't hate me, but I got my set of 72 blocks from Amazon a year ago for $40! I know.... great deal, right?!?! 😊

[@KarenBurchill]

Wow. That's great. And with all you can do with them so worth it. Was that Canadian or American?

[@CatHand]

American 😊

[@shirleyalbright1197]

Cat Hand

[@coSMia2010]

Cat Hand Wow! $40.00, what a deal! They sure have gone up in price over 2 years time

[@CarolReidCA]

Cat Hand WOW! That set is over $100 everywhere now for the blocks! Yeah! I'd say that's a GREAT deal!!! Hope to see that again!

[@aprilquilts]

Nice video. Where did you see the galaxy video?

[@KarenBurchill]

April Mathis I found it on Pinterest. If you find my page and look under my watercolor folders you should be able to find it. Or do a search on Pinterest. If I find it again, I will post it too.

[@leannkirkpatrick4079]

Do you watch your videos before posting?

[@KarenBurchill]

+LeAnn Kirkpatrick yes actually I do. This was one of my first videos. I have since learned how to flip the videos and edit. I feel there is still lots of information in the video that people can learn from so I figured that having it upside down wouldn't take away from that.

[@MissBMarie56]

The price is now $160

[@KarenBurchill]

If you break it down to price per color it puts it in perspective. Also , these last a long time. Amazon does put them on great sales once or twice a year. Plus you can buy them as singles in art stores so can buy only those colors you want. I got the 72 pack but the 24 pack does the job. K

[@MissBMarie56]

Ive had the 36 set for years and they still look pretty new. The price has increased but just like you said you can just buy open stock and pick the colors you want. Their not really that expensive buying indiviuals

[@Skinnychelle48]

The colors in the 36 set of blocks are the same as the 36 set of pencils right? I'm going to get the blocks to use for larger area. Have the pencils and I lovvvvvvve them!!

[@KarenBurchill]

Yes I have the pencils and blocks and the numbers are the same. Go to the Derwent site to double check just in case they changed something. I use my blocks more than the pencils as I do more mixed media and have larger areas....the pencils were more for watercoloring work. Enjoy the fun. Karen

[@rosalynlopez2091]

72 blocks $101.90 at Amazom.... pretty expensive for me!! 😔

[@KarenBurchill]

Rosalyn keep checking as the price can change considerably. I got my set of 72 blocks for 50 Canadian so you should be able to get a great deal in time. If you put it on your wish list you will get updates on the price. Hope that is helpful. Karen

[@rosalynlopez2091]

Karen Burchill thank you!!! 😉

[@Nanamo0n]

Inktense when wet turns into ink…

[@KarenBurchill]

Yes it does. and it's permanent when dry. K