Supply List

There are so many techniques in this course that you should watch the videos before deciding to run out and purchase all the supplies that were used. Once you see a technique you will know if you want to be able to incorporate it and then order it. I will be in the course community as soon as early bird opens to answer any questions.

Air Tool – You Pick! You will need something to blow with so pick one to start!

Straw
Blow Dryer (Must have a Cool Setting- not just a “cool burst” but an actual setting.)
Air manual pump
Air Brush – I have this one and I use this tank. *Note mine came with a small tank. I just wanted more flexibility with more air and longer lasting tank so I upgraded my tank. I use the same airbrush with it. I DO NOT put any paint in the air brush. I use it as a air tool only.

Inks | There are many brands of alcohol inks. You just need some to get started.

*Get Colors YOU are drawn to. This course is not specific project based, it is technique based. You will enjoy and experience the inks the best by picking out colors you like to begin with.

Copic Various Ink Refills – Dickblick by far has these the cheapest. There are over 335 colors of this ink. Do not buy the Copic Markers! Be sure to get the Copic Various Ink. These are large bottles of the copic ink that people use to refill their markers. One bottle refills a marker 13 times. These are alcohol ink. We will use them straight out of the bottle (drips at a time) and also dilute them into smaller bottles. We will also mix our own colors. There is no need to purchase a ton of these at the start of this course. Pick out some colors that appeal to you to get started. Think of how the colors you pick will mix as well, because, well, any two will end up mixing on the substrate. You can also mix up other colors from what colors you start with, leaving you with more to play with in the beginning as well! I will post ink swatches to all the colors I have to the The Art of Alcohol Ink account on IG. You do not have to be in Instagram to see the account. I just did not want to post all that I will on on my personal account so I opened that one too. So check in there for some ideas of color. The colors in the chart online are a BIT off.

Ranger Alcohol Inks – You might have these around already. Use them! You can always purchase some of the copic various above too or when you are ready. These are pretty much everywhere. Ranger has released a ton of new colors too.

Pinata Alcohol Inks – I have never used the pinata inks, but people seem to love them too. You will want the mixatives from Pinata though for sure. Will list below.

Mixatives 

Pinata Gold, Silver, White Mixatives- this brands mixatives “float” and create a unique effect. You will most likely like to have one at least on hand.
Ranger Silver, Gold, Pearl and Snow Cap – Snow Cap is the one that allows on dark substrates. Pearl will add a pearly sheen to your work. Silver and Gold from Ranger react differently, more flat. Very interesting in texture pieces.

Blending Solution

Must have Tim Holtz blending solution! (No smell – only one I use)
Pinata makes one (I do not like as it has an odor- but you might!)
Bottle of 91% or higher Alcohol Ink. Buy two bottles. One for working with, one for diluting/mixing inks.
Bottle of Vegetable Glycerine

Paper

Yupo Paper – I use Legion 11×14 WHITE not translucent and I use both weights. You will get a feel and decide. I cut it up when I want to. It can also be bought in sheets. Yupo can be used on both sides! I have an art supply store here in Nashville that sells all sizes of sheets that I can purchase in person. Michaels does not carry any Yupo. So be sure to make time to order and have shipped. Yupo also comes in two weights. Heavier weight is excellent for heavier mixed media work. Most work is perfectly fine on the medium weight. *If you love translucent, get it! I did not use it in the course, but you certainly can. Alcohol Inks work on any non-porous surface. Glass, Plexi Glass, Glazed Ceramic, Metal, oh my….!

Kirkland Photo Paper – This is the paper you want hanging around to experiment, get used to your tools etc. It works almost exactly like yupo but extremely cheaper. There is a reason this PARTICULAR BRAND photo paper works. It can be bought through Amazon or ordered directly from Costco as Kirkland is Costco Brand. You do not need to be a member of Costco to order the paper online.

NewsPrint Paper – Excellent for trying out the jelli print technique and then move to Bristol or whatever you want to print on.
Watercolor Paper (If you want to jelli print to it or try some of the techniques we use)
Your Art Journal or any papers you would like to jelli print on.

Storage

Bottles for Mixing and Diluting – These are the Small Bottles and Big Bottles I use for my alcohol inks.
Fine Liner Bottles for embellishing if you want.
Small mister bottle of alcohol – again only 91% or higher.
Labels for your bottles. You can make them or buy some. You just need to know what ink is in your bottles. See image on Course Page under description.

*Storage Rack for all the bottles

To get started you just need somewhere you can put them!
Droppers if want to use

Tools
Gloves– I love these because they are black 🙂
Mix of brushes – you will want a small pointy tip for cleaning as well as moving around the metallics sometimes. You will need an old acrylic brush.
Use what you have, watch first.
Do note that you will not want to use the brush for other mediums after this. So pull them aside for inks only.

Sealing

Krylon KSCS079 Short Cuts Aerosol Spray Paint, Clear Gloss

Krylon K01378000 Gallery Series UV Archival Varnish Aerosol Spray, Matte

In My Studio I use this fan mounted on my wall. It is AWESOME and does all kinds of directions & flow. Like 8 figure motion to circulate if I want, and just all kinds of settings. I keep wanting to pull it apart and paint those blue blades though! I also have this Air Purifier in my studio- because we all should.

Watch techniques first before running off to buy any of this below!
Gel Press – Any Size that appeals to you. I have both the 12×14 and the 6″ Round. *Only purchase this if you like the technique!
Contact Paper
Matte Medium
Retarder (has to do with Gel Press Technique)
We DO NOT put any paint in the airbrush.
Clear Packing Tape (Tartan works amazing)
Painters Tape
Acrylic Paint (in a background color you would like- I suggest a shade of white to unbleached white for practice)
Brayer (has to do with Gel Press Technique)
Embossing Powder VersaMark Pad (I also use the VersaMark Pen) (Optional)
Tsukineko ME000900 Full-Size Memento Fade Resistant Inkpad, Tuxedo Black (Either of these 2 ink pads are safe with your alcohol Ink)
LF868 Lawn Fawn Fawndamentals Ink Pad- Black Licorice
Powder Tool (Optional) (Use if Embossing)
Stamps you like (Like you see I use stamps with writing)
Gold/Silver Leaf if you want (Optional)
That awesome rusty wire I used from Jeanne (Optional)
Craft Heat Gun (Not the HOT HEAT GUN like for Encaustic- it is too hot)
Scissors
Pencil
Heat Cutting Tool (the one I used)
Heat Resistant Cutting Mat (the one I used)
Paper Towels (Shop Towels work well on the yupo paper)
Glue Stamp Pad (I did not use it but tell you about it with micro glitter)
Micro Glitter (If you want)

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