Many thanks. Tried it and it worked!
Having done most of the online tutorials I can't recall ever being told this.
Even those dedicated to gradients fail to mention it.
Mallen

I am a complete newbie to Inkscape and over the last 2 months have taught myself by completing many of the various online tutorials. Using such a tutorial I have recently created 6 different coloured pencils,(each with a brass cap and eraser). The intention is to create several more and then stand t...