RESOURCES
It’s hard to find all the resources you need when they’re scattered all over the internet, and I’ve spent ages trying to figure out the best materials and techniques. Here’s what I wish I knew when I started alcohol inks!
MY MATERIALS
These are the materials and supplies that I recommend from my personal experience. It’s not a list of everything, just the items I frequently use.
I include info about the materials, and links too!
SWATCHES
Want to get some new inks but not sure what colours to buy?
It can be frustrating not knowing what the colours will look like in real life. So, here are my personal swatches.
I use Brass by Jacquard in almost all my paintings so I’ve swatched all my inks using the individual colour + brass.
More Swatches
@astuaryart’s website for amazing tutorials and loads of swatches.
Click here to visit @thatblonde.art’s Instagram – she has a detailed story highlight with descriptive Copic swatches.
Click here for @brushcali’s Instagram, she has a story highlight with mainly Copic and Ranger swatches.
BLOG
The Most Important Alcohol Ink Materials You Need (2026)
This isn’t a list of all possible materials, it’s just a list of the most important things I use (and…
The Best Way to Seal Alcohol Inks (2026)
Montana Cans Gold VarnishThis contains UV protection, so it is easier to use than the Krylon method, as there are…
Alcohol Ink Coasters FULL Tutorial 2026 – Sealed with Resin
Want to turn your alcohol ink art into stunning resin coasters? This DIY coaster tutorial lets you paint on Yupo…
5 Steps To Follow If You Have Artists’ Block
Do you ever feel stuck in a rut, like you’re not making any progress or you’ve run out of new…
The Best Metallic Gold Inks, Paints, and Other Options to use with Alcohol Inks (My Top 5)
These are metallic paints and other options that I have tried and tested, they’re all different and each work well…
Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Alcohol Inks (2026)
This guide includes all the info you need to get started with alcohol inks
5 Tips to Instantly Improve Your Alcohol Inks! (Beginner Friendly)
Do you try to paint something but end up frustrated because it looks so different from what you’ve seen people…
LINKS
This Facebook group is an amazing resource, but make sure to search the group with any questions before making a post, because people have likely asked the question before. There are beginner resources in the ‘files’ section.
ArtResin food safety info is available here.
This article talks about Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
TUTORIALS
Check out my YouTube channel for real-time tutorials!