Are All Alcohol Inks Created Equal - Let's Find Out!

[@daniel..cooper]

Absolute legend Steve and great video! I'm so glad you tested these and had great results! Even more so, you are pushing the information out there to help a wider audience, it's such a shame that many artists are scared of alcohol inks, your information will help the community immensely and I for one, am truly grateful 🙏. Thanks for the mentions. Look forward to a collab soon 😊😊😊

[@vickicole2485]

I’ve watched a few of your videos on the quiet but have always avoided trying to recreate them because of the fading issues!! I’ll have to come and watch some of your tutorials now! Thank you 💕

[@JuliasCraftyChaos]

You and Daniel are my all time fave resin/craft creators!!!

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Fancy meeting you here Dan!!!!! :)

[@miniscenesgb]

@@ZippedUpKitz Hiya Zip we meet again lol

[@ZippedUpKitz]

@@miniscenesgb hi ya… refresh my memory… where have we met? :)

[@maxinecambal7544]

Great results, Steve. Daniel Cooper is very innovative with his resin experiments. Would love to see a collaboration between my 2 favourite guys.

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Hurray! A collaboration between my 2 fave guys! 😊❤

[@deborahol]

I've had a resin pendant made with alcohol inks for a few years and it's still as vibrant as it first was. I still love looking at it. I'm really glad you did this with those inks. Yes, Daniel Cooper is amazing and he's made some breathtaking items with alcohol inks. He knows his stuff and deserves way more subs like yourself.

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Steve, I'm so glad you revisited this experiment! ❤ I've been mostly avoiding alcohol inks since your first experiment with Piñata inks was so disappointing to us all. Thrilled to see it really *was* the brand of ink - yay! Thank you for the thumbs up for Daniel's channel. Between the 2 of you fellas & a other wonderful resin artists, I have learned SO much, and will continue to do so. 😊❤ BTW: I only have Let's Resin alcohol inks (because Piñata and Ranger inks were too expensive), and a few of the American made T-rex alcohol inks, which don't seem to have as much saturation as do the LR inks. I think I will do my own experiment with the T-rex inks and see how they fare!

[@Don-rg2yl]

Oh great now I have another thing to order. Thanks allot Steve lol.

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

@Don I/we have said that to him more than once! 😅

[@CicutaLupus]

I'm glad that you did this, because after watching your previous results with alcohol inks I had stopped using mine. Even though I'd never noticed any fading. Now I know why, because I've only ever used the Let's Resin Alcohol inks. lol. So I'm happy I can go back to using them once more, knowing that their color won't fade as easily as others.

[@MoniqueAO888]

Great that you explored the alcohol-ink-in-resin-universe again and that the result is: it depends on the alcohol-ink !!! Before this video I was quite sad that this wonderful technique wouldn't work. I also admire Daniel Cooper's great videos...but do not underestimate yourself. 🙂

[@thealohagirl7745]

Thank you so much for doing this experiment. I had been using other alcohol inks and experienced a lot of fading. As luck would have it I switched over to Let's Resin's inks about 6 months ago. Cannot wait for a collaboration between you and Daniel Cooper!! I learn so much from both of you! ❤️

[@heidiewing6566]

Oh my good ness!!! I LOVE alcohol inks and basically abandoned them due to fading!! Thank you

[@JayHay63]

It's so wonderful how you're never afraid to admit when you're wrong! What a fun experiment, too!

[@maddieadams75]

Piñata inks fade on yupo paper too, I switched over to let’s resin and Marabu alcohol inks long time ago. Daniel has a brilliant informative tutorial channel ❤

[@maiadraconica6488]

Marabu inks don't fade in resin? :0

[@vickicole2485]

I’ve always avoided alcohol inks because of the fading issue! Now I’m going to have to give them a try!! My first time ever using them so it’s goi g to be hit or miss I think 😂😂

[@MicheleHappyBunny]

Daniel is a legend isn't he?! I'm so happy that these don't fade, off to make a purchase now! X

[@barbarameriton4818]

Yeah thanks Steve. Big thanks for this experiment. So happy it turned out so well. I’ve seen Daniel’s amazing work & really wanted to try it. Can’t wait to see what you come up with in the future!

[@petearnold8020]

well done Steve because going on Amazon has been a very deep rabbit hole trawling reviews. i just need a go to product. so you nailed it!!!!! cheers for your time doing that for us

[@myathehappy_1]

Wow thanks for the experiment! Now I know which one i should put my money into thanks!

[@jerrycallender9927]

I use regular inks - the ones I use for my fountain pens - from various sources and have never suffered 'ink fade'.

[@jerrycallender9927]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts When cooking one can never have too much flavor and in art one can never have too much color.

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

@Jerry Callender Oooh, I have been wondering how those would work! Now I gotta try! 😊

[@MaineCoonPride]

You are right. Daniel Cooper is a star with his sinker ink techniques. Amazing!

[@charlenelesher1198]

Thanks Steve! I had the same issues you had with alcohol inks fading. But the ones I had were ones I got from Wish. Thanks for showing us the Let's Resin inks last the longest. I like to watch Daniel do the swirls in his pendants. It's very mesmerizing and relaxing to watch. I will be watching to see a collaboration soon! 💜

[@slbrasel1]

What a great experiment for all of us!!!

[@slbrasel1]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts you are the first person to ever reply to a comment!! Thanks so much!!

[@Denise11Schultz]

You are so gracious about eating humble pie. And … you saved us as much trouble with the unsuccessful inks as you brought joy with the really good alcohol inks. Thanks very much. Saved this one to 4 playlists. ☺️💃🌈

[@christinaperson1168]

Humble pie isn't too hard to swallow most of the time. I am very glad that you did this experiment because I stayed completely away from alcohol inks, but now I can rock on! Thank you Steve 😊!!!

[@LisaVornhagen]

Great experiment! It's good to know what works and what doesn't. I agree with you about Daniel. He does some amazing work!

[@carolynmozzone412]

Wow, what a great experiment! So glad they didn’t fade😀

[@christopherbrown5924]

I'm Happy This Video Has Been Made As I've Stayed Away From Alcohol Inks Because I've Seen/ heard That They Fade over Time - So Happy In Deed As I Love The Colours And Patterns That Can Be Made. ; )

[@melissasmith5576]

I was so happy to see this video! I haven't even started my resin journey yet, but have been doing a lot of research. (Watching a lot of KZbin. Lol). I love watching you, and feel like I have already learned so much! I wasn't going to go near alchohol inks because of the first video you did. I'm so glad you at that humble pie and introduced me to Daniel's channel!My Let's Resin should be here soon. Next month I plan on adding your UV Resin kit! Please keep doing all of your wonderful work to keep us informed!🥰

[@DebJonesWriter]

I second all of this : )

[@ianburden1259]

Great Test - Keeping it Real

[@dalemaclaren7576]

Thank you so kindly for doing this video. I was hesitant to use alcohol inks. I will now enjoy my let's resin inks I have here. J

[@allijmccoy]

@5:27 these are beautiful patterns Steve!! They look like roses and a beautiful swirl from the galaxy!! ❤❤

[@catherinekenny6500]

What a wonderful video Steve...you're the reason I love resin and have started doing more crafts and a big part of that is from you letting us all know that you aren't perfect therefore I don't feel the pressure to be perfect and that let's me enjoy the process more 😊

[@miniscenesgb]

Ah yes Daniel - his work is stunning. I too have been trying to learn his techniques. I'm finding those Inks good too

[@AwesomeIncidentals143]

I am so glad that you did this challenge Steve, I love Daniel and follow his art as well as you sir!… I can’t tell you how many times I have seen comments on not using alcohol inks…and now I have a reference for them…Thank you both for being amazing!!!!

[@circotribecirco3366]

Thank you for the great review! I had no idea about the fading before I watched your review on piñata inks. I'm like you, it's about finding truth! Thank you for sharing!

[@kathymassell4956]

Thank you! I've veered away from alcohol inks because of the fading. I can't wait to finally add this into my decorating tools!

[@danafraedrichauthor]

Steve, what an absolute star you are! I love your videos and have learned so much from you. I stopped using alcohol inks because of that fading factor and this is life changing! Thank you so much for what you do.

[@CPegRun]

My goodness!! Such an amazing revelation!!! I think I'm as happy as Steve is!! Ive never bothered with alcohol inks in resin because, for the most part they don't work!! Recently tho I've bought Let's Resin Mica powders and they are rocking my world compared with other Mica powders!!!

[@bubblemum]

The Piñata inks fade, but are so beautiful, clear and vibrant at the start. The Let's Resin inks didn't fade....but they seemed awfully dark and muddy. Maybe you used too much, and they are too pigment rich? I don't know. I need to get through all the other inks I currently have first :) Thanks for the new test, I was very excited to see you trying other ink brands

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

@JoAnn Abbott No, that isn't why the LR inks didn't fade. Steve uses saturated colors because he is colorblind to an extreme degree and needs the high saturation levels from a few layers just to see colors. Daniel did the same experiment last year using the LR products, but he rarely puts more than a single layer of color in any of his pieces. The colors are gorgeous! Daniel's never faded, either. 😊

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Very cool result Steve. God bless you and yours.

[@BittenUsagi]

Glad to see it's not all alcohol inks! I may experiment with the ones I have to check their colorfastness but they were on the cheaper side so I don't have much faith in them. Lol. When I can get more I think it's time to invest in some Let's Resin inks! 🤩

[@jewellerybyfavouritethings7147]

YAY! Thanks Steve. *Runs off to order these inks*

[@janicelange2160]

Thank you Steve, love your humble attitude. You are great at resin in your owwn rights, dont sell yourself short. Thank you for sharing.

[@vj975]

THANK YOU! I was very hesitant to use alcohol inks and had already ordered the Let’s Resin alcohol inks and was feeling very bummed because of the fading video u had but now I am so glad these are different and don’t fade so thank you very much!!

[@mamapillow8365]

Wow, thank you for trying this again. I watched the Pinata one and I was thankful I didn't spend money on a product that doesn't work for this. I have watched many of your videos and learned so much, thank you for making them. Happy New Year Steve!

[@libbyannbest1723]

Thanks. I was about to toss my alcohol inks.

[@margaretgould1521]

I was just setting up to do my first project with alcohol inks, that's if I can stop my hands shaking, what the heck am I nervous about, this is meant to be fun!😂

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Lol! I was the same! 😊

[@firemoonredtalon9487]

That's a fantastic result, I also loved the look of alcohol ink in resin, but hated the idea it could fade so quickly. I will definitely haft to get some of this let's resin ink

[@kaylfc]

I also love the results the inks create but have like you have had disappointing long term results so this is so encouraging I think I will get some of these inks in a few months when I start using resin again ... the memberships really growing another 3000 😃x

[@swcrafting]

I am so glad to find this video. I saw the one on the alcohol inks fading and was completely bummed. I was planning on getting some in a few weeks. Lucky for me, it's the Let's Resin ones on my wishlist and I am over joyed to know they keep their color. I do love their resin so was planning on trying some of their other products. I feel more confident about doing so now. Thanks a bunch!

[@michellebailey6858]

I love let's resin products especially their alcohol inks

[@Nirrrina]

Enjoy your pie!!😉 Sure glad I didn't get around to buying a couple of alcohol inks just to try out even though it would have faded. Now I'm definitely going to eventually get these Let's Resin alcohol inks to play with. Thanks for trying them for us. Really appreciate it.

[@ConnieConnie824]

That's Awesome 🔥 I gave up 9n alcohol inks a long time ago. But now, I'm excited to use them again 🥰

[@Made4YouResin]

I'm totally shocked by this, the let's resin ones I bought were awful, I made some items using the blue ink and they are now clear, they've not been in sunlight just in a clear box on my shelf ready for a craft event. Even some of the other coloured items faded but the blue went straight away

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

That is so strange, Stacey! Did you get the high saturation inks?

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Steve Thanks for a super very helpful video 👍. Steve, when you said you will check them in 6 months I expected to see them in June but WOW what a fab Surprise to see them in a blink of an eye 👁 super cool 👍❤️🤗✨

[@krishill1272]

i think these inks are ok for some creations but not all, as i have used these and still do you have to be carful when using the purple ,and pink as they can go muddy, and i been following Daniel for some time too and he's a great teacher too. so going to try the dyes for some of my other creations. and thanks Steve for your videos keep up the good work .

[@alidadebruyn3560]

Thanks Steve, I’ve avoided alcohol inks due to the fading test, will definitely get the Let’s Resin brand now

[@jessicaraelene5276]

So great!!! I love that you tested this brand. I love Daniel's work and love your channel.

[@julianasheridan2525]

I am so glad that these inks didn't fade. I had been following Daniel Cooper before I found your channel and had some bad experiences with other alcohol inks. I love Daniel's creations and was sad to think that the effects would disappear in months. Ecstatic to know Let's Resin will not fade. I'll have to check my supplies to see if I have any and start using them again. Thank you again for you experiments for the rest of us!

[@Managable_Mayhem]

I suppose as with all products a bit of research goes a long way and helps avoiding picking fading products. XD It similar with acrylic paints if you want to use them to repaint figurines and such; choosing higher pigmented paints will save you a TON of work and you can only use those safely for airbrushing as well (since cheaper, low pigmented ones clog the airbrush pistol easily). Good to know that these colours work tho, saves me the trouble of having to find ones myself. So thank you very much!

[@dollihombs4497]

Great! I use both Let’s Resin & JDiction!😊

[@cynthiacarr2093]

Very Nice Indeed tyfs!😁❤👏🏾

[@G.Lollie]

Thank you. I have always wondered. Love both you guys are amazing Thanks Steve. looking forward to a collaboration with Daniel

[@K8McPhee]

I’ve never had an issue with Let’s Resin alcohol inks fading, but Ranger inks faded like crazy! And yes, Dan’s petri work is amazing! ❤

[@dollybrown1993]

Wow that's awesome!!! If they work with UV I'm in. Please do something in a video on that side of things soon..... Thanks Hugs to the fur babies 💞 Stay safe, you do you, and stay crafty 👍👍🛎️🔔🦋🦋

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Yes! They work very well as long as you use LR's inks! I use both LR & JDiction UV resibs, as well as both brands' epoxy resins with 3X UV protection.

[@dollybrown1993]

@@fairyspunfibers9098 thanks for the information!!! I'm going to have to get them....🦋🦋

[@lifeofhonour]

i would suggest looking at rybonator's dice making vids he uses alcohol ink as well as mica powders to make dices (and dice boxes) and they are gorgeous

[@kymmcmaster1522]

Thank you so much for sharing this Steve. Great results

[@spectonkular7510]

Did you have custard cream or ice cream with it? If you gotta eat humble pie at least enjoy it!! I love lets resin items and use them regularly. Not gonna lie I tried the same test using the lets resin inks and remained pleased with my make which I hung on the tree in the garden! All look lovely still even after the snow. Much love as always and happy new year all

[@bethshoucair2615]

Love this. I am new to resin. And I love alcohol inks. I was so bummed to see your video on the piñata inks and made the decision to stop using the alcohol inks I have. Thankfully I only have the keys resin brand at this time so I am gleefully going to be trying some swirls and see if I can make Daniel Cooper proud 😊 between you both I have learned so much. You are both fantastic. And I mention you to everyone who asks me about where I learn what I know.

[@bethshoucair2615]

Uggh the let’s resin brand. Not sure what my auto correct thought I was trying to say.

[@beverlyangry4767]

Hi Steve. I'm glad that you've done this experiment. I'd brought Let's Resin inks, but I never used them; now I will. Also, I wonder if there'd be the same types of results with Ranger inks, because I have them too. Maybe that's an idea for future experiment. I really enjoy your experiments; they help give us new resin crafters so much needed info. Thankx again.

[@julianasheridan2525]

Beverly, I've used Ranger Inks and they were NOT color fast at all. Had made a beautiful pendant in a blue/green that completely faded within months (this was even kept in a dark jewelry box.) The other pieces done at the same faded too. Am highly disappointed with Ranger Ink and Ice Resign.

[@beverlyangry4767]

Thankx Juliana. I won't use those inks.

[@danaparsonsliquidcosmosart2669]

To be devil's advocate the colours chosen also have an effect on fading. Pink for instance is notoriously not lightfast in many mediums including watercolour.

[@MrsLisaCrow]

Yup. Pinks are always the first to go. I had one lose it's color in all of about 5 minutes being exposed to the California summer sun. I think it also has a lot to do with the concentration of pigments. The way the alcohol spreads them out gives the illusion that there's a lot there, but it's more alcohol than anything else.

[@lucindagardener6100]

When I watched your last one I wanted to mention let's resin. I should have ❤️

[@pjfoltz8810]

I love your channel ,Steve and I love Daniel's channel!

[@Meagain921]

Very helpful Steve……great test and reassuring. Just bought some JustResin inks. Many thanks.🤗👍👏

[@debhalld9794]

After reading some of the comments, I wonder if the JDiction resin played a part in keeping the alcohol ink colors more true, as well.???

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

@Deb Hall D I've used both brands of resin and still do. They both seem to preserve the colors equally well, both having 3X UV *protection* in them. The same seems true for both brands' UV resins - the colors have not faded on me at all. BUT...I use ONLY Let's Resin alcohol inks!

[@chinaforeverblue]

OMG thank youu!!!xx

[@happymomma06]

Thanks so much for doing this test. It has helped all of us out, and I Love alcohol inks. I just need to look and see which brands I have. I don’t think I have the piñata at all so glad for that. Thanks again!! Absolutely Beautiful turn out for these!!!

[@VickyShawcooksalot]

Back when I worked in a craft store, we got to go to the craft expo. I thought Tim Holtz said that Ranger inks had a uv guard. That way they wouldn't fade. At least that's what I remember. It was like YEESH! 😱 30 years ago. 😳 Please tell me I'm wrong. I don't want to be so old.😓

[@kim99may]

Yes a collab with @danielcooper would be awesome!

[@castrusesue]

Really interesting experiment, good to see unbiased results. Keep up the good work x

[@castrusesue]

Thanks

[@meloneyreagle2438]

I love lets resin products

[@ownsacat]

I don't know Steve. I would have to see those coasters after a year.

[@willashriver1356]

Great experiment, Steve! Thanks for experimenting and letting us in on the results. 👍🤜🤛👏 ? > Is India ink the same as alcohol ink? If not... do India inks respond the same in resin? I have a nice large set of India inks, never used! 😊 ✌🤟

[@helenm6543]

Thanks! Very cool!

[@ramonals]

I’m wondering if it’s only in UV resin that they fade in the sun. I had an initial “R” that I put in my car on the rear view mirror. It was pink and purple. Within just a couple of months it was clear. So it did completely disappear. Or maybe it’s because of the brand of alcohol inks….. 🤔 As always, great video Steve.

[@nmbbeingintentionallycreative]

Have you ever had alcohol inks stain a mold, and if yes, is there any way to remove the stain so it doesn't impact future projects? I have a mold that is stained a dark colour and I did a resin pour with a white resin and the white resin picked up the red stain that was in the mold, somewhat ruining the piece.

[@heirofthedog1]

I’ve seen you use acrylic paints to add colour to resin projects. Do you think something like Tamiya acrylic paint clear colours would fade?

[@deborahnoble7361]

I would like to know how to fix a silicone mold that got stuck do you have a video on this

[@Nirrrina]

I just found Let's Resin Metallic alcohol inks. Think maybe you could give them a try for us? Thanks for getting us a discount code as well. So between the code & the sale they're currently only $13. I'm seriously thinking about getting them.

[@bellewaters1346]

hi Steve love your work as you know I cant get the LET'S RESIN Alcohol Inks in Australia do you know of any other vibrant inks

[@sheilacoffey1438]

Every time I use alcohol inks my resin doesn’t set up. So frustrating! I will use clear and add inks like you just did and put some just plain to see if I had mixed it well enough. Everything sets up except for the alcohol ink ones. And I’ve only used 4 drops, hoping it would set up with less in them. Nope! Just doesn’t work for me. 😢

[@dialupinternet6993]

What are your opinions on those heating pads to speed up curing? I’ve been looking into them but I’m not sure if it’s worth the investment really 🤔

[@victoriabutterfly6521]

I always wanted to try the Let's Resin Alcohol Ink but you can't get it in Northern Ireland 🥺🥺🥺

[@gadgetgirl7336]

Hay there is there any way to pout dog treats in Resin as a memorial for a dog

[@barbaratimmerman919]

If your drink sweats on the coaster...doesn't it drip all over you when you pick up the drink?

[@fairyspunfibers9098]

Well, you can always stick with cork, since that's a concern.

[@colorfulcolorist6532]

So, what is the reason to put white ink in between the colored ink?

[@rosesweet1967]

Where is the link for that uv light, I need a stronger uv light..

[@lesliespiers8407]

No CANADAIN LINKS ? :(

[@debrabradford3344]

What is the white for in alcohol inks?

[@naomilexx1236]

I'm new to resin but what are sinkers?

[@ZippedUpKitz]

Yes, Steve… Let's Resin's inks and pigments and pastes are awesome…. Their chameleon powders are sooooooooo stunning…. Just don’t buy one of their little hand held drills lol…