Sealing Alcohol Ink

[@corihart8732]

Thank you so much for the great information. I'm new to alcohol inks and I simply love them but was wondering how to seal them. This was so clear and to the point. Thank You! I love being part of such a Wonderful community of sharing Artists!

[@CatherineSummerfield]

I always drain the access ink onto another piece of yupo so I can use it on another masterpiece !! Great video. Thanks for your time and expertise...

[@rw872]

The Krylon products are available in the UK from a company called Techsil. I've just ordered mine so can't comment on service or delivery. Thns for the video - very useful!

[@taaveritt]

Thank you for this demo! It is so helpful!!

[@traceyjohnson405]

I am new to alcohol ink and the information is great and very easy to understand. Thank you

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

Awesome! Welcome to the world of alcohol inks! :)

[@thepenelopejones]

Lovely and precise thank you so much Laurie - just did my 1st alcohol ink "creation"🤭 and I'm surprisingly happy with it😉 but had concerns about "the smudge" Your advice is *perfect* 💕

[@keepingitrealUK]

Thank you so much for creating this video. I have a few art pieces that I have created and was just going to frame them and put them on the wall. I am in the UK and I can't find the Clear Glaze anywhere.

[@aussiesupport]

Thanks for the video. I'm planning my first Alcohol project (ceramic) and will be a big help sealing.

[@ReneeW59]

The alcohol dissipates once it's dry, so it will be "flame proof"

[@juliecremer3545]

Thanks Laurie - a very clear explanation and demo. p.s Krylon products are available here in Australia! Cheers.

[@shaz8486]

Yes Julie I am in Brisbane I have been using Krylon to seal my watercolours for several years, then I use liquitex gloss medium to finish. But I have noticed the place I usually buy this from interstate is out of stock of Kamar 😒 might need to shop around when I finally finish something worthwhile keeping lol !

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

Great!!!

[@priyanarayan3729]

Thank you so much for this tutorial.

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

You are welcome!!!

[@marlonz17]

a bit off the subject but are 1970s ink stamps and pads alcohol ink? i have 2 1970 stamps on a speaker leg from a famous group that i would like to preserve. would the kamar lock it in place and uv keep it safe - I worry about causing any runs or blurring. Thanks MG

[@suzanbegaroma1488]

Thank you so much 😊 that was very helpful ♥️

[@SophiaComptonfiberarts]

Does the last glaze keep a hot cup from sticking? I have seen a number of video tests and not much works for this problem

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

No. You would want to use a resin or a heat -resistant finish for that.

[@suekruger8525]

How long inbetween the coats of varnish and the uv resistance

[@ReneeW59]

Every time I have used UV-resistant over Kamar, my inks run and the colors change! How long do you wait between Kamar and UV-Resistant? Maybe I'm doing it too soon.

[@krissyu]

Wow!! Thanks for saying this!! I'm really afraid of trying anything for fear that I will ruin my alcohol ink tiles. I've done a couple pieces that are just absolute masterpieces just amazing and I can't afford to have anything ruin them! I'd rather not do resin but maybe that's what I'm going to have to do. Never tried it before.

[@michaelharrison1311]

Did you apply 3 coats of Kamar?

[@MsHumanist1]

@@krissyu me too. Nerovus to try resin. Making myself try it tonight as I've been making a lot of coasters and need a sealer that will stand up to drinks set on them.

[@krissyu]

@@MsHumanist1 Hey Jojo, I would try resin on a coaster you DON'T care about first!! Self leveling. MAKE SURE YOU WEAR A FACE RESPIRATOR!! MANY people have destroyed their lungs from so called resin that has no voc's, this is a lie!

[@violajaynes3975]

What about a canvas? Have you tried it before. I've just finished a canvas with alcohol ink. Can I seal it?

[@aishu3086]

Me too, anyone know the answer?

[@MsHumanist1]

Yes, I seal it the same way as described in this video and obtained beautiful results

[@teamsolu790]

Great video Laurie. I was wondering if you have an alternative to the Krylon Kamar Varnish, as it is so expensive. What can you suggest that will not affect the inks? Thank you...

[@teamsolu790]

never mind... lol... It said $46. plus, but I think that was for more than one bottle.

[@lunarmohammed4011]

Helpful. Thank you

[@Soulkreed]

This appears wonderful! Simply cannot wait around to witness similar to this. Great job.

[@tjscrafts7953]

Hi after putting ink on tumble stone can I cure them in the oven at 300 degrees for 30min.? And then seal them. These will be used as a coasters. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks Terri

[@safi456]

Hello Laurie, you mentioned Golden varnish for UK users, but has it actually been tested on alcohol inks? I ask because its such an expensive purchase, almost double the price of Kamar; if it doesnt work that's a lot of money down the drain. I tried Golden's Polymer Varnish and that was a complete fail. Smeared the inks everywhere. So I'm really reluctant to fork out on the one you've recommended unless its been tried and tested already. I even emailed Golden to ask if they'd tested it, but I didnt get a response. Please let me know if someone in the Alcohol Ink Art Community has given it the seal of approval based on their experience rather than hearsay. Thank you.

[@Eileen8055]

I used the triple thick directly on my alcohol ink tile and it made the ink run and pretty much ruined it. When you use the triple thick do you do that after you did the varnish sealer and the UV sealer?

[@SezCreate]

You probably figured this out already but my guess is that you definitely need to use a non-reactive spray like Kamar first before the triple thick. The ink is so sensitive. I messed up a painting because I sprayed to close the first go.

[@ireneynes7478]

Is it not possible to seal alcoholink-paintings wit only vanish, like Liquitex. Do we always have to use 3 different types of vanish???

[@terrylecorre3187]

Hi Laurie - you did not say how many coats you do of the Clear Glaze? Thank you for the video, really helps❤️

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

I use 3 letting it dry between layers

[@dominique_L0ve]

Hi will this method work on hard plastic such as phone cases?

[@kiwimangofusion]

After sealing, how long do pieces made from alcohol ink on paper last before fading or yellowing?

[@zzzz3190]

I use Krylon UV archival Varnish because then I don't have to buy BOTH Krylon UV and Krylon Kamar. UV archival is more expensive but it'a two in one so it ends up being less. The UV archival IS a varnish just like Krylon Kamar so it doesn't allow the ink to move. I def seal off with Krylon Triple thick glaze at the end to get that high gloss look. I just think it makes the colors pop that much more, IMO.

[@CanadianKim]

How many coats of the UV Archival do you spray? I'm having trouble finding Kamar where I am but I've seen the UV Archival so if I can just get that and not worry about need both sprays that would be ideal.

[@marcelazacharik7196]

I agree, I have a bad experience with Kamar making the inks blotchy. I also use the UV archival, three light coats. I am not a huge fan of the high gloss finish (it may depend on the piece), so I use satin finish. But I have recently bought the Triple-Thick, just have not tried it yet.

[@TricksyTrinity]

Would this process work for sharpie ink on cotton-based paper? I've done a cover page in a leather-bound journal and would like to protect it from water damage if possible.

[@grammafreddie]

I just watched the video again on using the three Krylon products and noticed that you recommend Americana DecoArt Triple Glaze brush-on or spray, as an alternative to resin. Does that DecoArt product REPLACE THE KRYLON TRIPLE THICK CRYSTAL CLEAR GLAZE or is is besides the Krylon?

[@tinkerjenny9906]

If I use the Kamar Varnish Spray and the UV Spray on a whisky glas with alcohol inks is it seal for a dishwasher?

[@birjisaslam218]

What about if you do art on silk scarf how it can be fix?

[@marcelledaigle636]

Thank you!

[@marlenaverhey2606]

how many coats of the triple thick glaze do you use on ceramic tiles

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

I usually do 3 coats, drying between layers.

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Tfs, Lori!

[@kyliemlewis]

Do you think I can use a painted on Liquitex satin varnish over the Kamar spary varnish?

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

Yes. You can.

[@meerabanerjea9835]

Does it stand heat?

[@suekruger8525]

I have liquitex varnish high gloss can i use this on my tiles thankyou

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

Ot available in Canada😭😢😢😥😰😰I used the other 9ne and the ink DID move

[@mrs.marissafraser]

I use engine block sealer

[@kathie9823]

Do you think this would work on glass alcohol ink art also? Thank you!

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

Yes. I do. I'm not sure if you would need the third spray, however unless you want a glossy finish.

[@cate2728]

On tile can you add paint to the triple thick once at that stage?

[@SezCreate]

Prob you figured this out by now haha but the top layer of triple thick can't be added till the now are fixed with the kamar spray or one that is similar and non- reactive.

[@jehuckphoto]

What do you use to seal alcohol ink on glass?

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

Same technique.

[@megansteadman7192]

I have the UV resistant spray at home and I put it on a piece I had that was mostly black/grey before I knew the correct way to finish an alcohol painting and it changed color to green. Do you know if this would happen if I started with the Kamar Varnish first? I haven't seen anyone talk about a color change happening with any of these, so I suspect it might just have to do with the color black or the fact that the inks are very lightened by how much alcohol I used. Also, if I wanted to put resin on a piece, would doing this step first affect that? Do you know if it would have any protective qualities from the "smudging" effect that happens with some varnishes?

[@krissyu]

I talked to an artist that works at Michaels and she uses resin art for all of her alcohol inks she does not use any sprays. So it sounds like that's the sure-fire way to go I'm just afraid to use resin cuz I've never tried it before but this artist I talked to she swears by art resin.

[@jutetwine4482]

@@krissyu have you tried sealing the AI with resin without spraying the varnish?

[@jutetwine4482]

​@@krissyu have you tried sealing the AI with resin without spraying the varnish?

[@krissyu]

@@jutetwine4482 Hi, since I had posted that three months ago I've done a test piece of alcohol inks on a 4 x 4 white tile and the colors I have on an are very vibrant and bright. Bright turquoise, bright pink, yellow,purple and there was absolutely no change to the colors whatsoever. I sprayed Krylon Kamar in a very light spray back and forth from top to bottom. Then I did a second coat after at least an hour or so then I did the UV archival spray two coats on top of that. And I did not have any effect on the Alcohol ink whatsoever. You might want to take a picture beforehand and see if it changes after you put on the Krylon Kamar and the UV archival spray. I also got the Krylon triple thick clear glaze and I'm going to try putting that on afterwards. I have not tried resin yet at this point. I bought Stone coat countertop resin epoxy but have not use that yet. Hope this helps.

[@nikkitemple9222]

Hi i have just managed to source Kamar varnish in the UK, but there seems to be an issue with getting a consistent spray without it clogging up/going stringy. I have given it a good shake for two minutes, and the supplier suggested warming the can which may have improved things temporarily but the unpredictability is not practical and risks ruining my pieces. Does anyone have any similar experience or tips? Thanks.

[@safi456]

Hello, Im also from the UK, may I ask where you found the varnish? Im having trouble finding anything that works. The Golden varnish I used completely spread the inks everywhere.

[@nikkitemple9222]

Hi I bought the kamar varnish online from a company that shipped it across for the first time, but they now think that the extreme cold on the ship has affected the varnish hence the issues I've had getting it to work. I wouldn't recommend the company as they will not refund me unless I return the varnish, and due to the combustible nature of the varnish it can only be sent by courier which is expensive and I would have to pay for it. I have had most success with Rust-oleum crystal clear protective coat which comes in matt and gloss finish. If you use thin coats and don't spray too close it seems to work with alcohol inks on both tiles and yupo. Hope that helps it is frustrating.

[@eileenschuller5309]

Great demo. Question on inks on tile. You said you go through the same process as you have demo'd here. Is additional finishing required to make the tiles heat proof for at minimum a good hot cup of coffee? Also, there is a spray form of Triple Thick. Can the spray be used instead of the fluid? Thank you again. Oh I just thought of something else. We get customers with alcohol ink art wanting to frame it. Should glass be used like in a regular frame job?

[@Renbern2S]

I used the triple thick and mine ran.

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

Eileen, Yes. You would want to use a more durable coating to make a tile heat-proof. My first response would be to use a resin, but many of the manufacturers say that they are only durable up to a specific temperature. I've heard others say that they have used engine enamel, but I've personally not tested that! In this video, the third layer being used is a spray called "triple thick" clear glaze from Krylon. I'm aware that there are at least two other products called "triple thick" that are spray glazes. I haven't tested them all, but they should work. I always recommend testing yourself as results vary based on a number of factors such as humidity, temperature, etc.

[@conniesmith699]

I've used the triple-thick crystal glaze spray on tiles. you have to be careful about keeping them flat and very steady spraying. if you pick it up too fast, the spray will run. i put a fairly heavy coat on and have good luck avoiding runs and ripples when i'm careful about keeping the tile flat afterwards.

[@krissyu]

@@Renbern2S thanks for saying that!!

[@krissyu]

@@Renbern2S Renate, after you use the triple thick on your alcohol ink tiles did you pick up the tiles or did you just leave them flat to dry? Did it run even when they were laying flat and you didn't move them??

[@eh2179]

Thanks for the demo. Would you use all 3 sprays for sealing the inks in metal (for jewellery)?

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

Not sure about metal. But for Jewelry, I'd definitely use the first two sprays. Sometimes I resin jewelry or use a glossy medium to seal with. Hope this helps! -Laurie

[@safi456]

Thanks for this video. I'm looking for a sealant that makes alcohol ink tiles flame-proof. Does your method work for that purpose?

[@kcbrat23]

You say you use the UV Resistant Clear to help protect against color fade. Ok but how long are we talking about to the colors begin to fade? 1 month, 6 months a year or more? I can't seem to find anyone that can say or has any experience with the color actually fading. Thanks!

[@krissyu]

I have experience with alcohol ink on tiles fading tremendously and with the sun fading it without using any varnish or sealant that's before I knew about sealing them. So I'm trying to find a varnish that will work but looking at some of these other comments they've used a couple these sprays that are posted on this video and it caused their alcohol inks to run or change color!!! Can't have that!

[@rosebowman6195]

thanks.....:)

[@AlcoholInkArtCommunity]

you're welcome!

[@Electronicmusic-o4u]

I have done a glass vase can you tell me what order i need to spray it what needs to be sprayed on first and then second etc

[@MsHumanist1]

In the video she says Lamar, then uv, then triple coat.

[@annrowcraft5883]

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