Intro To Alcohol Ink - Winter 2025

Alcohol Ink Supplies

• Plastic tablecloth - this can get very messy, need to protect the table.
• Plastic gloves - this is optional (it is very messy, will stain your fingers for a few days)
• Roll of paper towel
• Spray bottle - finer the mist the better
• Eye dropper
• Q tips / cotton pads
• 99% Isopropyl alcohol - usually behind the pharmacy counter
• Yupo Paper - Waterproof Synthetic paper. I recommend buying the full sheets rather than a pad and cut it down.  It's also much cheaper.
• Pinata Alcohol Inks - these are nice and bright colours - see below for recommended colours.  You will need at least 6 colours to start and more if you would like.  you can buy these individually, usually around $8/bottle or in packs.
• Copic Ink Refills - are also another great option for inks.  They are a bit more in cost. If getting Copic ink, you want the darkest tone of the colour you want.

Colours recommended

Bright yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, green turquoise and dark grey.

Where to Purchase

You can buy most of the supplies at your local Art stores.  I highly recommmend both of the stores below, each carries a great selection of alcohol inks and supplies. You may also have a few items around your house.

Destination Art:  403-289-1633 • 3400 14th St NW: Conveniently located nearby the Centre at the intersection between 14th street NW and Northmount Drive. 

Kensington Art Supply: 403-283-2288 • 120 - 6999 11 Street SE: Located in the South-East of Calgary near the corner of Glenmore and Deerfoot Trail

Amazon:  Tim Holtz Cardstock Paper (White 4.25"x5.5"), Yupu Paper (5" x 7" 15 pack), Nara Paper (12"x12" 10 pack), Pinata Exiter Pack of Alcohol Inks, Alcohol Ink Blowers, Isopropyl Alcohol, Small Water Misters