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Alcohol Ink Master List!
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items This is a list for those looking to get started in the beautiful art of alcohol inks. This list includes beginner friendly recommendations as well as recommendations for skilled alcohol ink artists. You will find supplies to help you master this beau...
Sections
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Inks
Paper
Tools
Reference Materials
Clean up and prep
Safety
Inks
The main character……..the inks! Here are a few that I love!
A great high quality set of 4 metallic alcohol inks. These are great for adding details and shimmer to your pieces.
Tim Holtz Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink Metallic ...
This is an affordable alcohol ink set with a great selection of colors just to get you started. These are great for learning how ink flows and works.
Basic Alcohol Ink Set
This is a really cool set of high quality alcohol ink neon colors. This set also comes with blending solution!
Tim Holtz Alcohol Neons 8-Pack Ink Set
Paper
The best paper for Alcohol Inks. Alcohol Ink needs specific type of paper to flow and blend properly. Regular paper wont work!
This is a 25 sheet alcohol ink 8.5x11 paper pad. Pro tip: Always do a test run if you're using a heat gun to see what distance to place your heat gun so the paper doesnt warp!
Alcohol Ink Paper Pad - 8.5 x 11 in, 25 Sheets
This is black alcohol ink paper. 25 sheets, 5x7in. Black paper is great for creating different vibes in your artwork!
Black Alcohol Ink Paper - 25 Sheets Heavy Weight
Tools
Tools and random supplies to create different textures and looks for your work
Perfect heat gun for moving the ink around and for other crafts. You can also use a hairdryer!
Heat Tool For Crafts
Really cheap plastic straws to roll the ink around on the paper. Also can be used for blowing the ink around when you dont want to use the heat gun.
Amazon Basics Disposable Striped Plastic Straws
Another air blower for manually blowing the ink around without heat.
Pixiss Alcohol Ink Blower Tool for Crafts
Mini plastic cups to seperate ink colors for pouring techniques
Amazon Basics Mini Disposable Clear Plastic Cups, 3oz
This is an affordable set of mini pipettes for picking up ink from your work or from the cups and dropping it where you want to place it.
Mini Pipettes for Ink dropping
This is the blending solution that I like to use to help blend the inks more easily when I want that effect.
Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink 2oz Blending Solution
These little bottles are great for laying alcohol down on the surface of your paper or project.
30ml Precision Tip Applicator Bottle
Reference Materials
Great courses, books and reference materials for your alcohol ink journey
This is a great beginners guide for getting started with alcohol inks!
Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Alcohol Inks (2026)
Clean up and prep
The things to keep you and your workspace clean!
Paper towels! These are necessary when working with this medium. You will use them for clean up as well as blotting in places that you want to remove ink from the paper
Amazon Basics paper towels
Always wear gloves when working with this medium. Alcohol Inks stain clothing and skin so keep that in mind when preparing your workspace!
MedPride Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves 100
Safety
Always use a ventilated area when working with alcohol inks! I recommend wearing a respirator as well. Remember keep away from any flames or heat, as alcohol ink is extremely flammable!
Affordable respirator to wear while working. Work in a well ventilated area also.
3M Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6300
Sealing your art!
Sealing your pieces is extremely important to protect them from fading, yellowing and more. Always seal your finished pieces!
Hands down the best sealer for your artwork. This lays beautifully on top of your art to seal and protect your work. Its also uv protective so it wont fade or yellow!
Krylon Kamar Varnish, Satin, Clear, 11 oz