Resin and Alcohol Inks Important DO'S and DON'TS

[@emmaprentice7909]

I did not realise that alcohol resin fades after time. You have just saved me a lot of grief. Loved the video

[@carolthorburn2979]

Ditto

[@zuritasworld]

Me too . I didn’t realize that. I’m glad I found this video.

[@OccamsSledgehammer]

Same

[@daniel..cooper]

Great video again, yes, definitely a shame about the light fastness, like you said, most products in resin will eventually bleach, same as many resins may also yellow with sun. However, each piece is handmade art and needs to be cared for with good aftercare advice the same as a painting, for example, you wouldn't hang a painting in direct sunlight. I say, treat them like a Gizmo, don't get wet, don't feed after midnight and no direct sunlight!😂 You don't want your Gizmo to become a Gremlin! 😂. Great advice again. A friendly tip, Piñata skins more than other alcohol inks as it's a thicker pigment, less is best with that range, and also, thin the white down 50/50 with some Isopropanol for a much lighter effect. Again, great advice Steve 😊😊🙌

[@Dawns_Creative_Carousel]

Love the Magwai reference 😂

[@VizardKusa]

The first few minutes I saw this I thought, "Holy cow, that's too much ink and too much swirling for the ink dropping effects, Steve! But I'm interested to see what it gives you." And then I listened and waited. I absolutely love how you are so good at teaching 'this is why I do this and this is how you can change this for different things.' And again and again, resin is about playing and experimenting to find what you like and what you want! That's why it's so addicting and fun! You're awesome!

[@VizardKusa]

Also, I always topped mine with UV resin to keep the alcohol inks protected. I didn't think, "What would happen if I didn't?" Good thought!

[@christinaperson1168]

Love this video, but maybe would've liked to have seen one being not stirred just to compare the two together. Can't wait for the next video!!

[@carolthorburn2979]

I agree or when stirred take out the sticky parts

[@galady8632]

Such fun ideas. I appreciate your honesty. As a test during May I used alcohol inks in a few resin pcs. I placed pcs on a window shelf that receives 2-3hrs of sunshine on cloudless days, a few others that receive indirect sunlight. Each and every piece faded, some more than others. Of course jewelry that is worn will fade much less. Since I am creating affordable costume jewelry, platters and coasters I do not expect them to maintain their depth of color forever. For me the easy access to the unique designs is totally worth it. (I tend to avoid pastels. More intense ink colors seem to retain their appeal, in my opinion.)

[@hiddentidesgaming]

For those curious: the term for the color fading is called light fastness rating! If it is lightfast, no fade. Not lightfast, yes fade.

[@2degucitas]

What lightfast colors have you used, and what product name?

[@hiddentidesgaming]

@@2degucitas I have not used resin or alcohol inks outside of alcohol based markers. I just know of what he was talking about as this also affects other forms of art like paint, marker, basically anything including the paper and printer inks can make a difference.

[@bryaneast2513]

Thank you so much for this video because I did not know alcohol inks faded (and I was looking at them on Amazon this morning). Thanks to you I will not be wasting money.

[@DorianneDelageArt]

I give up the idea of ​​making jewelry with it. Thank you for all this valuable advice. Great video as always.

[@tracygilder1229]

Wow I’m amazed they turned out with the huge amount of alcohol ink you used! Great tip about using a toothpick to mix the alcohol ink into the resin. Very informative ❤️

[@dianeh2420]

I really needed this video!! I am trying g to get the "feathers" ut I don't quite have it down yet. I am coming up with some great mistakes that I have been able to make into interesting jewelry. I love all your videos, both channels 😍. I am trying to cat h up on the members videos. Have a great weekend, and THANK YOU FOR BEING a GREAT TEACHER!☆☆

[@dianeh2420]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts And all true!! :3

[@laineykearns4506]

Great video. Beautiful patterns in the resin. Put a reminder in your calendar to go back and check them 😁

[@ResinDragonStudios]

I really thought it was gonna come out tacky too! I absolutely love playing with alcohol inks so fun!

[@darians6096]

So glad I found this ! Just received some in mail and I was going to use the heating gun to spread the alcohol ink !

[@ARTBYSPARKLE]

Great tutorial! Thank you🥰

[@IndiaBradyArt]

These are some very helpful hints. Thanks Steve.

[@rondaedinger7912]

I didn't know they fade this is why I love your videos very informative thank you

[@dollybrown1993]

I don't foresee that I will ever try alcohol ink in my resin projects..... I'm not comfortable with anything alcohol in my moulds. Having said that let me say that when you showed the results of your pour they're beautiful. As always you gave a lot of really good tips for those that use the inks. Ringy-dingy🔔🔔🦋🦋

[@Bettina257]

I was hoping you would give alternatives to using alcohol inks but thanks for the info you did give!

[@irenerhynes6732]

Thank you so much for this valuable information.

[@janicehelmore-pouringwithf3360]

Beautiful swirl marble effects! 💖💖💖👏👏👏🇦🇺

[@suegore5929]

I love the last one! I'll never understand how so many say 'only put 10% of color' and then proceed to put like 50%!!!!

[@mywifetheartist]

Great video. Do you squeeze the bottle or do you just let it blow out?

[@resinkoubou]

Good tutorial. Very helpful😄👍

[@judyeuller7602]

Very helpful, Steve. Thanks.

[@dulceteixeira9097]

They turned out great

[@sharoncooper2551]

Wow That was very useful i had no idea it faded. I experiment with alcohol inks all the time i do the same thing as you but i don't get the beautiful effects that you do, i have no idea what i do wrong, it sends me crazy. The mould with all the big hearts, can i ask where you got it from?

[@stephgaldos1744]

Interesting method, im wondering of thin resin pieces I know you did a vid but I wish to know how to drill for screw pins I made snakes love them but very thin n I don't want a whole through the head for a jumping it's so tinyyyy. If you could do a video on thin drilling it be great. I hope your hand heals fully soon

[@allisonkeevers1969]

Thank you for the information. I do wish you had only swirled half of them and left the other half to show the effects of the white and the "drop" effect on the other colours.

[@LiveSleepResin]

Ha ha, great minds. I've got an experiment running as we speak since July!!! I do love a good experiment!

[@SquishyChameleon]

Have you already done the faded follow-up video? I didn't see it, but I could be blind! I would love to see these, and other projects, months later. Thank you, Steve!

[@SylverZone]

Can you get the same ‘swirl’ effect using mica powders Steve?

[@HypnoticOutcast]

Can you try the polyurethane resin with alcohol inks for us? I would like to see if the milkyness allows the inks to show. Some swirling and some just left to drop please.

[@aninditachaudhary3455]

Hi please wanted to ask you add the epoxy mix first and then pour the alcohol ink on top? I am just getting started

[@leeannekemp8424]

Does doing a black or white back help with the colour fastness as the light wouldn't go through as well ?

[@LornaH2]

If I might suggest...keep half of these new pieces in a box in the dark and the other half on a window sill or near a window for 4-6 months. I did a painting with the inks and left it in a darkish room for months. Since I only did it on card-stock, I was not too w0rried about ruining it, I set in face on in a window so the sun could beat on it. It faded by more than half in less than a month. Had it been hanging on a wall, not near a window, I expect it would have lasted somewhat longer. Oh and I had sprayed it with Kamar Varnish and then a clear acrylic...did not help.

[@dorindamckenzie7745]

I have no idea what coffee cost in U.K., I enjoy your videos, thank you for posting them. I put in 3.00 U.S. no idea why it changed to $2.99. Did it twice and it changed it.

[@Nikki4201000]

Steve!!! I don't have any white but I wanted to make that same effect where it drops? What do I do?! I have silver, gold, black, aqua blue, dark blue and purple!

[@buttonman6262]

I’m wondering when is best to use ‘bottom’ white ink and when you would use ‘middle’?

[@awkwardturtleftw3641]

What do you do with the ones that don't work out?? Do you bin them or is there a way to recycle?

[@baileyc8785]

What products do you recommend for translucent colors that don't fade? I want to make a resin project that light will stream through. Thanks!

[@Twiggymack48]

Thanks for the info.

[@lechatbotte.]

Makes sense I don’t think they’re designed to be UV resistant. That info hopefully will reach some manufacturers so they can address that issue.

[@labella9291]

If you look it up, it is being addressed by manufacturers and there are ways to mitigate the color fading issue even in those that aren't, like UV sealers.

[@baller-vh2kn]

Can you mix alcohol paint with acrylic paint? Or would one consume the other?

[@sandyeubanks4972]

They are very pretty

[@qvisionstudios]

You've answered quite a few of the questions I was pondering regarding alcohol inks. Thanks! Would resins that say that have UV inhibitors to prevent yellowing prevent the inks from fading?

[@2degucitas]

Really good question!

[@10hockeymom1]

No

[@2degucitas]

@@10hockeymom1 Too bad. What pigments resist fading?

[@sandrastratford8263]

Hi Steve as usual thankyou for a great video i also didnt realise that the alcohol inks fade :( so please may i ask , How would you get the lovely swirly effect with out using inks ? much love sandra

[@LIFNursery]

I had read that about alcohol inks fading. I added a little mica powder to mine mixed in my resin.

[@susanhamilton40]

thanks for that steve but could you turn up the output sound as i can't hear even though my equipment output is on max

[@swright4837]

Steve can I do the same technique with UV Resin.

[@lesleyeden3580]

Thanks

[@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts]

Thank you Lesley for your kindness and support

[@DebbieCherek]

I wonder if you coated each piece with UV resin would it stop it from fading?

[@christinahutchison3967]

Is there a alternative to Alcohol inks if you want to get the same effect.

[@ayyoallie]

I absolutely set my alcohol ink-covered resin on fire in my first project. Generally, I'm a smart person, but I just didn't think about it!

[@jodarklunia]

I like the clear effect of alcohol resin but overall mica or recycled eyeshadow works much better especially for big pieces

[@2degucitas]

I've done the same. What have you noticed about fading and eyeshadow?

[@jodarklunia]

@@2degucitas not much fading just tricky to get the right colors lots of testing practice with resin to figure which look best but love using white and black eyeshadow especially matte ones it gives a beautiful effect with resin.

[@2degucitas]

@@jodarklunia Most, if not all eyeshadow contains mica. I don't always want that shiny effect. Have you found any without mica?

[@jodarklunia]

@@2degucitas I've used a few from the dollar tree that are matte and when mixed with resin it stay neutral /no shine. But not all work its a try and test type thing

[@2degucitas]

@@jodarklunia Dollar Tree is my go to spot for eyeshadow. They have a kind of loose shadow that comes in a plastic container with a brush. The three colors are great for gold, pink gold/copper, and silver effects in crafts. I used them all the time!

[@galina1970a]

Очень красиво, браво.

[@jahrose76]

I think my problem is I get inpatient and I don’t let the resin to sit first. Though, if it fades over time, I’m glad I’ve giving up on them.

[@dancesontheceiling]

Steve, do you have a tutorial using alcohol inks in UV resin? I looked & didn’t find one if it exists. Hope you are fully recovered. Regards from Charlotte, North Carolina.

[@NesjeG]

Hi, you cant find them because you cant put alcohol ink in UV resin, it wont cure! Hope that helps!

[@dancesontheceiling]

@@NesjeG Thank you. That should have been my first question haha. Is there a good transparent/translucent tinting medium besides micas, paint etc.?

[@rkhnd51]

I didn't know they faded or I wouldn't have bought them for sun catchers.

[@Becka.M-D]

It is a shame as the little round ones look like little galaxies or nebulas. I would love these as a necklace or even attached over some copper wire fairy lights. I hope something comes out in the future that is colourfast & has the same effects as alcohol inks, just minus the fading

[@Opalflowcrafts]

I have never seen any color fading in the things I make, but I am also kinda colorblind 😅

[@DIYanmorebyaly1158]

Is there a way to keep the white from "dotting" on the tops of the mold when ur demold it

[@deborahbosher-mullins735]

Hi ya Steve or anyone please? I need help please 🙏 I used alcohol ink especially for epoxy resin & it sank to the bottom straight away in a blob & stayed there yet when I added some metallic alcohol ink,it bloomed straight away,can anyone tell me why the coloured inks did this please? Thanks Debs x

[@priscilla3211]

What should I use instead of alcohol ink?

[@priscilla3211]

Thank you for your reply. Have you ever used gel to color your resin? And would you please tell me what brand of resin you were using?

[@missparadise879]

Darn they are too dark for me to tell. I get alcohol ink to work just fine if I don't overload like that tho. Thanks for the light-fast tips

[@meaghanjohnson6605]

I'll say this... I did torch mine 😂 I was not thinking at all and I torched it on low but bubbles weren't going away so I go higher flame and closer 😂 then smell burning and thought about it and was like ooooooo I'm lucky af

[@farialmab4723]

Resin yellows in sunlight anyway though, so exposing any resin piece to UV is never a good idea anyway, right? 🙂

[@dianadevlin3717]

So is there nothing you can mix in that would make the AI more colourfast?

[@Nirrrina]

He did an updated video with Let's Resin Alcohol Inks. They don't really fade.

[@dianadevlin3717]

@@Nirrrina oh, I haven't seen that! Thanks 👍

[@mpix00]

I have a silicone mold and every time I put clear resin into my mold and then drip alcohol inks on top of the resin, the alcholo ink sinks to the bottom of the resin and creates a STICKY final cure when the resin hardens and makes all these sticky ink colors left in my silicone mold. ANyone know why?

[@kasie680]

The first time I used alcohol ink I had so much fun watching the ink move around I wasn’t thinking about how much I used…… when I unmoulded the whole piece was dripping in alcohol ink 😂 it cured fine but there was a heap of ink that didn’t absorb 😂😂😂😂

[@pennywalton914]

Can alcohol inks make you coasters bendy ?

[@treelynn1533]

I prefer the look of the ink after lighting it on fire, it makes it more translucent.

[@LeileeBaker805]

Supercool

[@tamiecarlile]

I did not know they discoloured so fast😮

[@codeomni]

What do you normally color your resin with other than alcohol?

[@suegore5929]

Do you think you can mix alcohol with paint and make your own?

[@noreenburkett7800]

You have this on speed mode...

[@DIYanmorebyaly1158]

I cannot get my white ink to sink

[@galady8632]

Radiating Resins by Ali ... I am not a resin pro. I am only a hobbyist that manages to sell some of my pcs to a few shops and individuals. This is my trial-&-error method. I add a bit of white powdered pigment to a few drops of white alcohol ink or just alcohol that I want to sink. (I mix it in a plastic or silicone spoon, less waste.) During my trial-&-error process I placed my molds on clear glass (I used Dollar Tree picture frames glass inserts), so I could carefully lift them and examine the bottom of the molds. I made notes re successes and failures. There's probably much simpler methods. I look forward to reading about how others address similar white ink issues.

[@AGDinCA]

It could have something to do with the resin you are using. If it is too thick, the white won't sink. So, make sure you drop in your white before the resin gets too hot or before it starts to thicken or cure.

[@hkreations5108]

What's going on with your wrist?

[@sonyawester5303]

Can you show us what they look like when they fade.