Alcohol Ink Supplies
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THE ULTIMATE ALCOHOL INK ART SUPPLY LIST
Below is a list of commonly used supplies for alcohol ink art. The list is long and growing! We will keep this updated on a regular basis. If you have any suggestions for the list, please let us know, by contacting us at: https://alcoholink.community/suggestion-box/
Alcohol Ink (bottles)
- Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks
- Jacquard Piñata
- Zig Kurecolor Ink (Marker’s Supply)
- Art-C Alcohol Inks
- Copic® Marker Refills
- Spectrum Noir™ Marker Refills
- Brea Reese Alcohol Inks (do not confuse with their watercolor inks)
Alcohol Ink Markers
- Sharpie®
- Copic®
- ZIG Kurecolor Markers (Marker Supply)
- Spectrum Noir™
- Bic® Markers
- American Crafts™ Chromatics
- PrismaColor® Premier®
- Chameleon
- Artist Loft Alcohol Ink Markers (Michaels)
- Premiere Alcohol Ink Markers (AC Moore)
Blending & Lifting
- Isopropyl Alcohol (91%)
- Tim Holtz® Adirondack® Blending Solution
- Blending Markers
- Hand Sanitizer
Pens
- Art Pens (for outlining)
- Gel Pens (for accenting)
- Refillable Pens
Welled- Pallet
Paper Towels
Freezer Paper
Craft Sheet
Latex Gloves (to keep ink off your hands)
Surgical Mask (if fumes bother you)
Application
- Cotton Balls
- Cosmetic Pads or Sponges
- Q-tips® or Cotton Swabs
- Paint Brushes
- Felt Squares
- Stamping Applicator (Tim Holtz or Self-made)
- Wax Paper
- Eyedropper
- Adirondack® Refillable Brush
- Fantastix®
Manipulation
- Canned Air
- Small Air Compressor
- Straws
- Inkssentials® Mini Misters
Masking
- Masking Fluid
- Grafix® Frisket Film (for masking)
Sealing & Protection
- Kamar® Varnish (spray)
- Kamar® UV Protectant
- Rust-Oleum® Crystal Clear Enamel
- Mod Podge® Gloss
- UV Protect Spray
- Kamar Triple Thick Spray
- Triple Thick Gloss
Non-porous Substrates
- Yupo® Paper *
- Back of Glossy Photo Paper
(Kirkland brand recommended) - Aluminum Foil
- Clay Board
- Premium Glossy Photo Paper
- Duralar (mylar)
- Melamine Board
- Freezer Paper
- Black modeling film
- Vellum
- Acetate
- Metal
- Light switch plates (metal & plastic)
- Toilet seat (Seriously, someone did this!)
- Guitar face (varnished)
*most popular substrates
- Ceramic Tile *
- Corian®
- Glass
- Glass Tile
- Glass Vases
- Glass Bulbs *
- Dominos
- Canvas (Coated and Glossed)
- Plastic Containers
- Aluminum foil
- Wax Paper
- Adhesive Laminate
- Gourds
Vendors & Supply Sources
Alcohol Ink Art Supplies
Visit the Alcohol Ink Art Community store on Amazon, dedicated specifically to alcohol ink art supplies. Many recommended supplies are available here.
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