How To Use Alcohol Ink In Resin?

Do you mix alcohol ink with resin?

Here’s a hit from our friend Chrissy Lampitt, she added inks to the tile, then stamped, then sealed it all with resin: – You can mix a little alcohol ink into your resin for transparent color, but results vary, and if you add too much it will affect resin set-up. In the Petri Technique you drip white and colored alcohol inks into resin, here are some examples of how this can look in cast eyes: This technique is random, some are amazing others are duds. Here are some of my favorites:

How much alcohol ink do you use in resin?

Project 1: Mixed Alcohol Ink – This little technique is probably the easiest (although honestly all 3 are pretty easy!). You’ll start by filling your the mold space completely with resin. Just make sure not to overflow the mold! Now grab your alcohol ink and pick your first color. Ready for step 2? Pick a different color (the blue) and add 3 to 4 drops. Try not to overlap directly but the outsides of each drop will start to mingle, swirl. Since I’m using a set of 3 alcohol inks that are designed to go together I don’t have too worry too much about color contamination but if you have lots of colors to choose from make sure to pick 3 that won’t get muddy when they mix.

How long does alcohol ink need to dry before resin?

How To Seal And Protect Alcohol Ink? – Whether you are sealing alcohol ink on paper, sealing alcohol ink on tumblers, sealing it on metal, glass, ceramic, and most other substrates, the process looks the same: The ink must be FULLY DRY for 24-48 hours before beginning this process.

• Then the ink should be initially coated correctly to prevent it from interacting with the other varnishes (Step 1).
• The ink also needs to be protected from UV rays or else it will fade with time (Step 2).
• And lastly, the art needs to be protected from scratching and damage (Step 3).
• Please remember: you CANNOT skip or re-order steps.

If you skip Step 1 then Step 2 and Step 3 may blur, mar, or alter the ink. If you skip Step 2 then your ink will fade faster. If you skip Step 3 then your art may be easily damaged or not have the finish you desire. There are no shortcuts here, trust us. So without further ado, here is how we seal our alcohol ink artworks: Step 1: Krylon Kamar Varnish (3-5 layers). This is essential to provide a layer of protection between your alcohol inks and whatever coatings you put on afterward. Apply this first as directed on the bottle in thin even coats by holding the bottle 12-18 inches away from the piece, allowing it to dry fully between coats.

Do not skip this step. Step 2: Krylon Gallery Series UV Archival Varnish Matte or Glossy (3 thin layers). All alcohol ink will fade with time, it will fade faster with exposure to UV rays from sunlight. To slow this process down enormously your art must have UV protection. Krylon makes an archival varnish in both Matte and Glossy finish that will help make your art last longer.

Step 3: Krylon Acrylic Crystal Spray (3-5 thin layers). This is a non-yellowing clear coat that will protect your art from scratches and physical damage. As with the other coats remember: multiple thin layers and allow it to dry fully according to the instructions between each coat.

Can you put too much alcohol ink in resin?

While you can use alcohol ink to color resin, too much will keep it from curing.

Can I mix alcohol ink with epoxy?

How to Use Alcohol Ink in Epoxy Resin – Start Slow! Add small drops and mix the resin a little bit at a time remembering that the resin in the cup will look much darker than resin when laid down thinly into a mold or a painting. I like to mix and then pull up a glob of resin on a plastic knife and hold it up to the light to get a feel for what it will look like thinned out.

Adjust by adding more drops. If you want opaqueness (meaning a solid color that is not see-through) add in a tiny amount of base white mica powder that is not metallic (unless you do want a shimmer to it). Once you have applied it to a mold or panel, blow torch bubbles out of the resin to help it set smooth or follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

Most resins take 72 hours to fully cure. You can also pour resin, let it cure, and then use that layer as a canvas to paint with alcohol inks on. Our inks work in and on top of resin.

Do you use water with alcohol ink?

Alcohol Inks have some unique properties that can be difficult to get the hang of if you have never used them before. In some ways it is useful to think about them as an alcohol-based watercolour. Diluting colour and creating washes works with the same principles but uses alcohol-based mediums instead of water.

Is alcohol ink permanent?

Pros of using alcohol markers: –

Alcohol ink markers are available in a wide range of colors. Most companies offer their markers in sets of 12, 24, 40, or 72. Having too many choices might overwhelm you at first, especially if you know nothing about these types of markers. The important thing to remember is to choose a decent, high-quality, and affordable alcohol marker set that can withstand daily use since you’re going to need to practice a lot as a beginner. Altenew offers an Artist Markers Primary Essential Set which has 12 basic and must-have primary colors. Most of Altenew’s artist alcohol markers come in sets of handpicked colors that coordinate well with each other. This is a game-changer since you don’t need to find the right colors for mixing and matching. Alcohol markers usually have two different types of nibs: a brush nib and a chisel or bullet nib. The brush nib is used mainly for blending while the bullet nib is great for detail work. This is one of the reasons why artist alcohol markers are super versatile as an art tool. You can practice different kinds of strokes and experiment on various techniques using these nibs. Altenew Alcohol Markers Refills Alcohol ink markers dry fast, especially on porous surfaces such as paper. This is a big advantage if you prefer to craft and create your artwork quickly and easily. You don’t have to worry if you accidentally touch or graze your work right after using the markers. There won’t be any smudges. Since they are permanent and waterproof, they will last longer than other markers too. You can layer different colors by using alcohol ink on non-porous surfaces such as glass, plastic, metal, and varnished wood. Creating depth and overlapping colors is fun and easy when you use alcohol ink on these types of surfaces. Artist alcohol markers are easy to blend. Although water-based markers are great for hand-lettering and other freehand techniques, alcohol markers get an edge due to their blendability. Artists prefer them because of how smoothly they blend and how predictable they are. Alcohol ink markers are easily refillable. Did you run out of alcohol ink? Are your markers suddenly dried out and streaky? Or are you having difficulty blending different marker colors? Good news! You can easily refill them ! Refilling your artist alcohol markers is more economical and sustainable than buying new ones. Altenew offers refills that come in easy-to-use alcohol ink sets for every alcohol marker color available in their store. You can find their alcohol ink refills here, Marker nib refills are also available in most arts and crafts stores. In case you break a nib or you feel like changing your old nib, you don’t need to buy a new marker.

Why wont my alcohol ink sink in resin?

Option 2: Drip alcohol ink onto wet resin – One of the cool things about alcohol inks for resin is that they want to stay on a resin surface. So instead of sinking when added to epoxy, alcohol ink spreads horizontally. That means you can add drops of ink to a wet resin surface to make interesting patterns. Mix clear resin and add it to a mold or jewelry bezel, Then, add alcohol ink to the epoxy surface, letting it spread. 💡 Pro tip: The alcohol ink will make a new color where the two colors meet.

Do you need to seal alcohol ink before resin?

A Note On Sealing: – There are certain cases when sealing your work prior to resining is required : when applying ArtResin over soft or low quality paper, for example, that may absorb the resin. If in doubt or for peace of mind, you can never go wrong erring on the side of caution and sealing your artwork first.

ArtResin is a sealant, ArtResin is unlike most epoxy resins on the market because it was formulated by artists, specifically for artwork. Alcohol ink is prone to fading, but because we included 2 different types of light stabilizers, ArtResin offers unparalleled protection against UV damage and slows down fading, discolouration and yellowing. You can read more about our proprietary blend of UV light stabilizers in the blog What Are The Benefits Of ArtResin? Yupo paper won’t absorb resin, Sealing is recommended for soft or low quality papers that can absorb ArtResin, leaving dark spots or causing ink or paint to bleed. Yupo paper, however, is synthetic and water-resistant – it won’t absorb ArtResin, but rather will allow it to sit on top. ArtResin should not cause your alcohol inks to bleed, as long as your work is completely dry. As always, test your materials with ArtResin on a scrap piece first, so you know exactly what results to expect. Sealing the wood panel, Being an organic material, wood may contain trapped air which can release into your resin as bubbles. There are many variables that can affect gas bubbles: the type of wood, how dry the wood is, humidity etc. Pre-sealing wood with a spray or brush-on sealant is an option to help to prevent bubbles. We’ve used these wood panels enough to know that we don’t need to pre-seal them, but we always recommend testing with your particular materials so you know exactly what results to expect before you resin your final project. Again, if in doubt, you can never go wrong by pre-sealing first if it makes you feel more comfortable.

Do you seal alcohol ink?

1) What is alcohol ink sealant, and why is it important for alcohol ink artwork? – Alcohol ink sealant is a protective coating that is applied to alcohol ink artwork to prevent smudging, fading, and damage from UV light. It is important to use a sealant on alcohol ink artwork to ensure its longevity and to preserve the vibrant colors of the ink.

Is resin dye the same as alcohol ink?

Summary – Alcohol Ink vs Resin Dye – Alcohol inks are fast-drying, waterproof, highly-pigmented, and alcohol-based inks that are applicable on a variety of surfaces, while resin dyes are liquid dyes that are suitable for mass-coloration of epoxy resins.

Does rubbing alcohol ruin resin?

Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) dissolves liquid resin, making it effective for washing parts printed on Formlabs SLA printers and for cleaning resin spills. Wash prints with IPA using the Form Wash, Form Wash L, or the Finish Kit.

Can you reuse alcohol on resin?

– by » Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:56 pm Just a quick tip for reusing alcohol rinse. I noticed with the resins I print with (including the solus proto resin) that after leaving the alcohol bath sit for a few days the majority of the resin settles to the bottom.

If you take a large turkey baster (or large syringe would work) you can take out most of the alcohol and leave the resin undisturbed. This alcohol isn’t 100% clean but it’s pretty dang good to reuse as a rinse. Keep a couple of baths on hand that you can rotate out while one sits (or leave over the weekend).

You can dump the remaining small amount of alcohol/resin onto a paper towel and let it dry out. Before the rinse I also get the first bit of resin off with a wash bottle of ipa, this keeps the bath a bit cleaner. Just rinse off onto a paper towel or into a bucket to collect to save the alcohol using above method.

I do the same for alcohol I use during ultrasonic cleaning. Another quick tip, keep your ipa bath covered with a paper towel (or better yet in a closed container) to keep it from evaporating.wash bottle: Turkey baster: Solus Expert Posts: Joined: Wed Sep 23, 2015 3:03 pm by » Fri Jun 16, 2017 6:55 pm I notice the same and have been using a 3 container system.

#1 is for the first “dirtiest” rinse and then it goes to #2 which is a somewhat cleaner one. Then I have the supports removed and dipped in container #2 again then it’s off to container #3 and it’s ready for curing. When the alcohol gets dirty in #3 it goes in #2 after a quick filter using a coffee paper filter (3x thick).

1. The cycle continues on and on.
2. You get the idea.
3. I’ve been using the same 1QT bottle for 6 months now and it’s 1/3 still full.
4. I feel most of the alcohol loss is due to me spilling it.
5. Novice Posts: Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2017 2:48 pm by » Fri Jun 16, 2017 7:02 pm I used the coffee filter method before as well but noticed I still had color in the alcohol.

Letting it sit for a couple of days and settle and then sucking it off the top seems to get it a lot cleaner for me. Solus Guru Posts: Joined: Sat Apr 25, 2015 5:16 pm Location: Los Angeles Contact: by » Fri Jun 16, 2017 7:16 pm What I recommend is similar to that.1.1 container with dirty alcohol.2.1 container with cleaner alcohol.3.1 container with fresh alcohol.Once the dirty one becomes too saturated with resin, I put it in the sun to evaporate and discard the residue that’s left after it has cured well in the sun.

• Check your local laws regarding disposal of harmful chemicals) At that point I move the alcohol from container 2 to 1 and 3 to 2 and pour new alcohol from the bottle into the “fresh” container.
• Novice Posts: Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2017 2:48 pm by » Fri Jun 16, 2017 7:22 pm Instead of setting out your dirty one to evaporate have you tried closing it up and letting all of that resin settle out? That’s what I was getting at.

I’ve had some really dirty alcohol that after it sat for the weekend could be used as the “fresh” alcohol. I’m also using 99.5% lab grade stuff so I’m trying to save what I can. Solus Master Posts: Joined: Sat Jan 09, 2016 6:01 am by » Mon Jun 19, 2017 5:08 pm Lab grade is overkill and expensive! Both 70% and 91% seem to work find for my cleaning needs. I do use an ultrasonic with the alcohol which helps improve the cleaning action of the isopropyl alcohol.

• Not all resins will settle since may use dyes or other chemicals that stay suspended in the liquid.
• That is why I use the same method as Emil – first and second stage cleaning bottles.
• Novice Posts: Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2017 2:48 pm by » Mon Jun 19, 2017 10:02 pm rkundla wrote: Lab grade is overkill and expensive! Both 70% and 91% seem to work find for my cleaning needs.

I do use an ultrasonic with the alcohol which helps improve the cleaning action of the isopropyl alcohol. Not all resins will settle since may use dyes or other chemicals that stay suspended in the liquid. That is why I use the same method as Emil – first and second stage cleaning bottles. Dyes will settle for the most part. Yes, you won’t get 100% fresh, but you can also avoid setting out a large amount to evaporate. I should have clarified that I usually use the squirt bottle of unused alcohol for a quick final rinse if I need to, which is all collected in the main wash.

What is the best alcohol ink to use with resin?

We love TRex alcohol inks! The colors are so beautiful and vibrant. Also, the Trex alcohol inks mix flawlessly with epoxy resin. The best thing about these quality alcohol inks for epoxy resin is that they are affordable.

Can I mix ink with resin?

YouTube Channel Pinterest Facebook Instagram – How-To: These creative effects stem from the Petri Technique where we drop colors of alcohol inks into resin, then drop white alcohol ink on top of the colors. The white ink is heavier and causes the colors to sink in wild and mysterious ways. Here is another screenshot from this tutorial, in the top photo I’m using blue colored resin on a toothpick to swish through, in the image below I’m using a headpin with pink resin to create finer detail. This piece shows drips of white alcohol ink pushing down the colors, without any swishes or swirls, it’s still an awesome and super dimensional effect. Since I poured the photo layer first, you can see here from the side how the alcohol ink tendrils stop and rest against that first layer. They look a little like mushrooms to me, but pretty ones 🙂 It’s so fun to experiment with different layering, timing, and motions within your resin pieces. IDEAS+HOW-TO’s Want to learn more about a product, technique, type of project, or topic? See more project ideas sorted by.

Do you mix alcohol ink with anything?

Getting started – Alcohol inks are very concentrated so start out with a single drop and add more as you go. They’re waterproof, so to dilute them and keep them moving use isopropyl alcohol or blending solution. From now on I’ll only mention isopropyl as it’s what I prefer, but either will work. 1. A drop of ink 2. Isopropyl and a drop of ink 3. Isopropyl and ink, and more ink on top

1. To start you can add one drop of ink to your page and watch what happens Nothing much. It spreads out a little and then dries quickly.
2. You’ll soon want to spice things up with some isopropyl alcohol, so add a drop of it right on top of the dried ink. The ink ‘wakes up’ and starts moving. This is one of the awesome properties of alcohol inks- they can be reactivated with isopropyl, letting you create layered, dynamic pieces that keep changing as you work on them.
3. Experiment with adding a drop of isopropyl alcohol and then a drop of ink, and then add another drop of ink. Watch how the colours interact and move. You’ll notice that adding a second drop of ink can displace the first drop.

I normally put isopropyl alcohol on the page first, and then add a drop of ink onto that puddle. It means there’s less chance of staining the page, and it starts moving right away. You’ll get the most magical effects when you keep the inks fluid and moving with lots of isopropyl, and much less ink.

Can you put too much alcohol ink in resin?

While you can use alcohol ink to color resin, too much will keep it from curing.

Do you need to seal alcohol ink before resin?

A Note On Sealing: – There are certain cases when sealing your work prior to resining is required : when applying ArtResin over soft or low quality paper, for example, that may absorb the resin. If in doubt or for peace of mind, you can never go wrong erring on the side of caution and sealing your artwork first.

ArtResin is a sealant, ArtResin is unlike most epoxy resins on the market because it was formulated by artists, specifically for artwork. Alcohol ink is prone to fading, but because we included 2 different types of light stabilizers, ArtResin offers unparalleled protection against UV damage and slows down fading, discolouration and yellowing. You can read more about our proprietary blend of UV light stabilizers in the blog What Are The Benefits Of ArtResin? Yupo paper won’t absorb resin, Sealing is recommended for soft or low quality papers that can absorb ArtResin, leaving dark spots or causing ink or paint to bleed. Yupo paper, however, is synthetic and water-resistant – it won’t absorb ArtResin, but rather will allow it to sit on top. ArtResin should not cause your alcohol inks to bleed, as long as your work is completely dry. As always, test your materials with ArtResin on a scrap piece first, so you know exactly what results to expect. Sealing the wood panel, Being an organic material, wood may contain trapped air which can release into your resin as bubbles. There are many variables that can affect gas bubbles: the type of wood, how dry the wood is, humidity etc. Pre-sealing wood with a spray or brush-on sealant is an option to help to prevent bubbles. We’ve used these wood panels enough to know that we don’t need to pre-seal them, but we always recommend testing with your particular materials so you know exactly what results to expect before you resin your final project. Again, if in doubt, you can never go wrong by pre-sealing first if it makes you feel more comfortable.