INKtense Pencils on Fabric | The Blue Wren Project PART ONE

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Welcome to PART ONE of the The Blue Wren Project ~ How to use your INKtense Pencils on Fabric. In this FREE two part tutorial, I share with you how I use INKtense pencils with complete control of the movement and bleed of colours. I'll show you how I can get complete control without any fabric mediums or Aloe Vera gels... all you need is the "Magic Fabric" choice.
PART ONE - Introduction to INKtense pencils, choosing the “Magic Fabric" and application techniques. PART TWO - Full painting tutorial for our Blue Wren Project.
INKtense pencils are available on my website in sets of 12, 24 & 36:
helengodden.com/product-categ...
"Magic Fabric” is available by the metre from my website:
helengodden.com/store/calico-...
Here is a link to download and print the Blue Wren eDesign:
drive.google.com/file/d/105VA...
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Thanks for joining me!

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@jeancriner9378 Жыл бұрын

You are a great teacher, Helen. I especially like your information about using water with inktense pencils instead of fabric medium.

@SpanishTutor 28 күн бұрын

I sprayed my muslin with water and hit it with a hot iron and it helped it not pucker when I did my project

@EbsSunbeam Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I am an avid applique quilter and have been looking for ways to add more dimension and life to my quilts. This was so informative and better than other videos I've watched!

@cathynuytten798 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you talked about the fabric medium with the inktense pencils. I bought a small bottle because I thought I needed to because I’m painting on fabric. I will use water instead. The fabric medium said it has formaldehyde in it! What in the world is that all about?? . Scary. Thank you for your expertise!

@sandradeprey24 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for pressing forward....and STRONGLY educating the public to use just water.....inktense is such a magnificent medium to work with on fabric and YES WATER is the way to work with!

@terryyorksie5317 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Helen, Terry from Hilton Head. Once again, you have provided me with another challenging treat! I have had these pencils for awhile and have never been satisfied with the results. Voila! You come along and explain how really to use them and what results I should achieve. I sincerely thank you for sharing your knowledge. I do not have enough hours in the day to do all the amazing projects you have created for us, but I am one happy camper! I love watching all of your videos over and over. I have learned so much from you. You are extraordinary!!!

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

Well thanks you Terry. That makes my day! (hey hubby, this wise woman says I am extraordinary!!! he says...I Know!)

@andrewsackk 3 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@laureneberhard1577 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson! Thank you.

@Maria-fh4oh 2 жыл бұрын

Great points. I'm very excited to try this.

@annetteloubert858 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that was very informative and fun!

@FuzzyFacePlace-Leah 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I've recently been learning and exploring using Inktense on fabrics and in my quilting and your explanations (and demonstrations) really click for me. I'm primarily a quilter but being able to branch out into something new is very liberating. Very much looking forward to expanding my art quilting possibilities.

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@sallyjoligocki5011 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing.

@suegraham4323 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO much. Today I’ll watch again and give it a try. I love the look and really appreciate your lesson.

@moremytrees8339 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is so helpful, I’ve had the palette inks and feared using them but would love to. Now I will.

@HelenaMGale 3 жыл бұрын

Great teacher, thank you 😊.

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@natalijawood7370 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant explanation. Thank You, so looking forward to more projects

@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509 3 жыл бұрын

So beautiful! Thank you for posting.

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@MsBeadee 2 жыл бұрын

Really interesting and fab tips - I will definitely give this a go on my fabric makes - thank you

@debbyneuland2150 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the wonderful videos

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@HolyCowMoments 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful work Helen. I love the 'magic' that happens with these inktense pencils on fabric...thank you for teaching us these techniques. Hugs and good wishes.

@suelane724 Жыл бұрын

excellent presentation, thank you

@sheilaegeland 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing, awesome tutorial full of practical advice. Greatly appreciated

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@chriscaine7689 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic explanation of how to use these pencils. I wasn't sure about the purchase, but you have convinced me. So I am definately going to get them now. Many thanks from Spain

@penelopepennington3838 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for a great video!

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

Hello and thanks for joining. I suggest we just watch together part 1 and 2 and then set your self up to create your own. Don't try to work along with me for the first viewing. Part 1 is 15minutes then a 5 minute break and then part 2. Enjoy

@nancyhappily9503 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched both parts now, and want to attempt to accomplish the same thing or as close to it as I can. Thanks again.

@cathyparnellvance6474 3 жыл бұрын

Helen, thank you so very much for this. I got Inktense pencils for Christmas and watched a few videos on using them. I was very disappointed because instead of getting nice beautiful color like you I was only getting pencil strokes and they wouldn’t blend. I now see from your video that is is because of the medium I was using not allowing the color to move. I’m so excited to get my pencils out and try again.

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

SO GLAD you understand that. That was the message I was trying to get across. Why inhibit the great attributes of these pencils. I see so many peoples work with (awful) coloured in chunks of colour when I know they could be better with LESS process. Thanks you for reassuring me the message got thru to at least one viewer. X

@piacremer6170 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Helen, thank you for the awesome tutorial 😀and the cute project, now I finally know how I can try put the pencils that I bought 2 years ago.

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@suespicer5510 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this Helen - I was just watching you and HQ Live, Blue Wren painting and you post these wonderful informative tutorials. I have some Inktense pencils and have already printed out the design - can't wait to get started. You are truly so generous - thankyou.

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@SusanSMITH-zf3rv Жыл бұрын

Wow, Helen!! You've just popped up on my KZfaq. Why haven't I seen you before? Just love your work. The use of Intense Pencils and vibrant colours to produce your beautiful quilted work has inspired me to have a go. I'm not a quilter but I may have found a new hobby.....even a passion 😂

@estelamotapatch2448 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@jamesart47 11 ай бұрын

lovely job👍😍

@kathyappleby6906 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Helen for these great videos! I kinda wish I’d seen these a month or so ago, when I finally dug out my Inktense pencils and started going thru a process of trial and error. I did learn through that process, but your information would have definitely made it less frustrating 😁. Really appreciate the sharing of your time and knowledge. I too, enjoy the magic of the blending colours naturally and the watercolour effect you can obtain without the fabric medium or aloe and now I have a little more information to help achieve the control I need when using Inktense on fabric thanks to you!!

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. enjoy

@marvaswanson571 3 жыл бұрын

Hello from Atlanta, GA

@rosyc7094 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning....this is mind blowing for me as an artist and a quilt designer! Once everything has been completed....I know you said the pencils are activated by water....Can you wash your finished quilts after using these INKtense Pencils, without ruining and washing away the colours and designs??

@designsbychristinacunningh8520 3 жыл бұрын

I love your tutorials . I’ve just started using the inktense pencils. Thanks so much!

@carlac4975 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Helen! Thank you for such a great video. I got my pencils and muslin, traced the design and then worked on the branch first, but the water spread with some of the color outside the lines. The muslin was just purchased yesterday and is unwashed. What am I doing wrong? The water did bead up when I sprinkled it on the fabric. I've even tried spraying it with sizing and ironing that in , but it still spreads. Thank you! Carla in Arizona.

@heatherm-balmer8545 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. This has been so helpful. I found the fabric that the water beads on. What a difference for when more control is needed. My question is, is there a product to treat fabric with to make it bead up? There is very little fabric that comes that way. The only one I can find is the same as you use, but I want to find a pure white.

@kathleenmalo9794 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Helen thank you for sharing. Will the inktense creations be washable without the fabric medium?

@terriflanigan942 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Helen! This is the best education I’ve seen using ink tense on fabric. Thank you ! Thank you!!!

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I try to give my best insight into WHY I do things a certain way not just "do it this way for no apparent reason" Wen I ask people why they use Medium, the answer is often...i was told to...but what? . i always search for the easiest way with less fuss and best results. Its all about enjoying the process.

@tranquilityliving1568 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Helen, what great tutorials, I just found your channel this morning and have watched two so far I am so impressed and hope I can now work with these Inktense pencils, I tried yesterday on many different fabrics and had no success at all and I thought it was probably a mistake to order these, but after watching your videos I don't think it was a mistake. I will now attempt creating once again using muslin fabric. I do have a question however how do I transfer your Blue Wren design to the fabric?

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

Print out the design and trace with a Frixion pen or wash away marker. drive.google.com/file/d/15T52AyDRGR9xzECZMxeugsbB3-Cr5Asp/view?usp=sharing

@joeymettley2124 3 жыл бұрын

Hi from sunny So. Florida

@StitchAround 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, Love the videos! You make it look fun and actually ‘doable’! What do you use to wet your brushes as you paint? A wet sponge or a glass with water? Does the 12 pack have all the colors needed for the project?

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

I just have a cup of water next to me. Off camera so i don't knock it over! Often my brush dips into my cuppa tea! Yes the 12 pack has enough variety for anything and you can of course blend and mix.

@stacyguerin193 3 жыл бұрын

@@HelenGoddenQuilts I'm currently doing the Flower Power One project. Can I use the inktense on already quilted pieces? will the needle 'holes' be a problem? It is muslin fabric so it's the fabric you suggest. I'd like to add a bit of color in addition to using colored thread for my FMQ.

@amandajones6481 Жыл бұрын

This is a brilliant video Helen! I've never seen your channel before, but I'm so glad I found you. I was watching another video about these Inktense Pencils and it was soooo boring. The poor lady who made the video was using these incredible pencils in a colouring book, and I just couldn't watch it any more. Whereas you're showing us so many great ways to use them. Are there any pens that you can use on fabric, like the calico you're using here, that won't wash out? Thanks again Helen, from Amanda in Melbourne, Australia ❤️

@helengodden2283 Жыл бұрын

Sharpie. Or laundry marker Sharpie.

@jekalambert9412 2 жыл бұрын

Inktense claims that the colors are permanent on fabric if they are heat set. If you don't prewash your fabric before applying Inktense, when you wash the fabric later - even after heat setting the Inktense, the sizing dissolves in water and you loose your Inktense colors. A hard lesson, especially when you've put time and effort into your design. I learned the hard way. ALWAYS PREWASH YOUR FABRIC to remove the sizing before using Inktense or other media!

@lynnval33 Жыл бұрын

Can you still use water once its prewashed I dont want to buy mediums spent enough lol

@cherieadamsdodd256 Ай бұрын

Yes @lynnval33 once fabric is fully sry then using onltense with water work the same. What activates the colour is the water. Must ensure all ink is activated before finishing otherwise it will reactivate when wet. Even after heat et.

@joc9190 3 жыл бұрын

🙋 from Oklahoma

@debbiestallard694 3 жыл бұрын

How colorfast, light fast are these pencils? Thank you!

@shawndelker291 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thank you Thank you! Now I know it is my fabric and not me!!! Been trying for weeks to use water color techniques to do inktense pencils!!!! Is you fabric for sale on your website???

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

Glad my tutorial helped you. I do sell the fabric but it should also be readily available locally. Just go ahead and do the water flick test. Otherwise visit my website helengodden.com/store/calico-muslin-magic-fabric/

@MargieOh Жыл бұрын

I used a 100 cotton muslin (unwashed) and it passed the bead test ! But I still got some blooming. I wonder if adding more starch and pressing it before beginning would help ?

@helengodden2283 Жыл бұрын

Use less water. Adding starch only adds to the surface. The sizing that comes in the fabric is right the way thru. Less water. If it is blooming, that’s touching wet next to damp. Wait dry time between adjacent areas.

@pragatiagrawal1751 2 жыл бұрын

Hi your explanation is really very informative and nice , could understand the minute details of working but have a query what needs to be used so that colours become permanent on fabric.

@HelenGoddenQuilts 2 жыл бұрын

If you wish to launder the item regularly I suggest you substitute Fabric Medium for Water.

@pragatiagrawal1751 2 жыл бұрын

@@HelenGoddenQuilts thanku so much Maam

@conniejurgs9427 3 жыл бұрын

I blessed some print fabric with water and beaded, so you're saying if beads can be used with inktense without using textile medium or aloe vera. That could open alot of differant fabrics?

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

yes. if it beads and the beads just sit there for minutes and don't soak in...perfect

@lesleynitschke6879 3 жыл бұрын

This is great but I was wondering as I have the blocks as well as the pencils would you use the blocks in the same way ta

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

I suggest you use them lightly in areas, maybe even on their side not end. Otherwise you can wet your brush and use them like a pan paint. Wet brush, stroke brush on the block and then paint. do it a few times and it wets the block for the next 5 minutes or so.

@lesleynitschke6879 3 жыл бұрын

@@HelenGoddenQuilts Thanks Helen, I'll give that a try, lots of things to try and play with

@nancyhappily9503 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Helen I just found your tutorials because I searched Inktense pencils tutorials. Thanks for such an informative and lovely lesson. I'm wondering what paint brush you use to get the color into the fabric thoroughly?

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

I use taklon synthetic brushes. They are inexpensive yet hold water as well as a quality sable. I sell sets of 5 brushes on my website. helengodden.com/store/brush-set/

@GGRuthy Жыл бұрын

Help! I bought muslin fabric from both Joann's and quilt shop. Both have a soft feel and water beads sink into fabric. And they are both thin. Could I try to use starch before I get started?

@HelenGoddenQuilts Жыл бұрын

No. it will bleed. the starch you spray on is literally on the top only. the dye will soak in and spread. To paint my method you need the right calico/muslin. Otherwise you will use fabric medium and not achieve the watercolour look that these pencils are offering you. It is readily available at jo annes and walmart. Dont aim for the soft feel, stiff feel is what you want. It must bead. I sell it on my website if you want helengodden.com/store/calico-muslin-magic-fabric/ It is an extremely common low, quality furnishing fabric, usually produced in india and china literally thousands of miles per day.

@glenmellin-lennytruitt4594 3 жыл бұрын

Just curious as to what would happen if you put down the medium before the color? I don't have the pencils yet so I am unable to try myself.

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

The medium is a gel and it would stop the colours doing their magic. You will need to push and blend and do the work with a brush rather than letting the colours do magic as i demonstrated in the video. I never waste my time or effort with medium as i just use the right combination of colour with fabric with technique.

@ivoneribeiro661 2 жыл бұрын

I have the derwent Inktense pencils and want to paint on fabric for baby dress printed designs...are these permanent for wash...do I need to iron set it fir how long?and do I need to use aloe vera gel to stop it bleeding...what sets the colour not to wash off thank you never tried this

@HelenGoddenQuilts 2 жыл бұрын

I suggest you use Fabric medium if you wish to wash the garment.

@sandycrawford1469 2 жыл бұрын

Is the magic fabric available in the US? Do you ship to the US. I'm thinking it'll be very expensive and take a long time to receive the shipment.

@HelenGoddenQuilts 2 жыл бұрын

The fabric is unwashed muslin/ calico. You can purchase it from furnishing shops rather than patchwork shops. It needs to be very basic quality. Do the water flick test. The water needs to bead not bleed. I do sell the fabric and post all over the world if you can not source it locally. Postage minimum to USA is $21AU = $15US. You can order quite a bit for $21 postage. The fabric is very inexpensive at $8.50AU/m. = about $6US for 1.25yards the fabric is 1.3 yards wide . Here is a link - helengodden.com/store/calico-muslin-magic-fabric/

@phyllisjeanfulton 3 жыл бұрын

Would this work on a silk wool blend? Or linen silk? I know this is an acrylic ink pencil and hence my concern.

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

The pencils will certainly work on the different fabrics but there would be no control of bleed or movement of colour as I have demonstrated in the Tutorial.

@sandycrawford1469 2 жыл бұрын

Can I just spray starch sizing on Muslim to make my own Magic Fabric?

@priyanarayan8682 2 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorial. I washed my muslin fabric already, can I spray starch on it and iron it for it to work?

@HelenGoddenQuilts 2 жыл бұрын

No. It just won’t be the same. I suggest you purchase again.

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

Again, here is the link to download the Blue Wren FREE design drive.google.com/file/d/105VAz61SRzQ90ORMH6e4Y-QgZ4NhhroL/view?usp=sharing

@sherriwolters5306 3 жыл бұрын

I have the intense blocks, can I use them instead of pencil

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

@jmason8883 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@HelenGoddenQuilts 3 жыл бұрын

thanks

@diannakume9166 Жыл бұрын

Hi Helen, I have a question. I got so much out of watching this video. I cannot find muslin that water beads up on. Well to qualify that, I went to Joann's today, with my little bottle of water, and blessed every bolt they had. Some beaded up for a short time, but then sank and bled into the fabric. I would love to order some from you, but I looked there today also, and the shipping is several times what the fabric is. I was wondering if you knew of any way to make muslin do that? Or do you know of any business in the USA that carries your fabric, or some other fabric what works? Thank you for doing these videos and teaching us so much.

@HelenGoddenQuilts Жыл бұрын

It should be available for you in USA. Try a furnishing shop, more of a thin upholstery lining. Otherwise I can certainly post to you. The cost of shipping is out of my control. Just remember my prices are Aussie dollar so if it is $20AU shipping it will only cost you about $14US

@HelenGoddenQuilts Жыл бұрын

Just had confirmed from 2 quilters in one of my online classes that they both sourced there magic Muslin/calico from Walmart! Hope that helps.

@diannakume9166 Жыл бұрын

@@HelenGoddenQuilts Well, that might make a big difference. Thanks so much!

@diannakume9166 Жыл бұрын

@@HelenGoddenQuilts Oops! looks like I answered Helen's in your line. Sorry. I have a Walmart very close. They got rid of most of their fabrics but I will check. Thanks for getting back to me.

@diannakume9166 Жыл бұрын

@@HelenGoddenQuilts Well, that might make a big difference. Thanks so much!