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Merchant response: We apologize for the issues you encountered with this product. Normally the Inktense Grippers slide easily over a dry Inktense Block. However, in attempting to replicate the crumbling you experienced, the manufacturer has found that if the block was previously wetted, the water-soluble waxes in the block may be weakened sufficiently by the water to crumble under pressure.
Derwent would recommend that the blocks are used dry and then water added to the drawing, or that color is lifted from the block using a paintbrush. That will wet the surface of the block, but will prevent water being absorbed into the center, which is likely to cause crumbling later.As always, if you ever have specific questions regarding our products or how to use them, please contact our Product Information Department at info@dickblick.com or by calling (800) 933-2542. Our product specialists will be happy to help you with questions about art materials, product applications, and techniques.