ALCOHOL INKS – 4 OZ. SIZE

STEEL F/X PATINAS™ ALCOHOL INKS in 4 oz. evaporation-proof lab bottles.

Additional videos showcasing more application techniques will be available soon.

Choose from a variety of colors for individual bottles:

PORCELAIN WHITE | SCARLET RED | LEMON YELLOW | ONYX BLACK | GILDING GOLD | TEMPTING TEAL | GREEN APPLE | SUNLIGHT ORANGE | DARK ROYAL BLUE | TANGERINE BLAST | LATTE’ BROWN | PERSIMMON PURPLE

Also available in the drop-down list are three sizes of CLEAR BLENDING/THINNING SOLUTION (also usable for clean-up) and 3mL Pipettes (disposable droppers). Find several videos on the STEEL F/X YouTube Channel for specialty finishes.

Bill states, “If you can finger-paint, you can use these alcohol inks!”

Create effects on any metal that were nearly impossible before.

ALCOHOL INKS are excellent on steel or any metal, including aluminum or stainless. Combine two or more alcohol inks for translucent, vibrant colors in any imaginable shade. The possibilities are limitless. Apply on clean, dry metal or over lighter-colored patinas for an incredibly unique look.

They are easy to apply with a brush, sponge, rag, airbrush, or stencil. They dry slower than metal dyes and are compatible with any clear coat. Colors can be mixed, thinned with Blending Solution, which is 99.5% lab-grade isopropanol, and darkened with translucent Onyx Black. They contain no acids or acetone.

Use them with metal dyes, but not in the same container. Apply one before the other.

Approximate drying time is 20-30 minutes for alcohol inks and 5-30 seconds for metal dyes.

Alcohol inks work well on any non-porous surface. Adding inks over patinas creates stunning effects, including color, depth, shadows, and shading.

These alcohol inks can be clear-coated.

GEL & ALCOHOL INKS – ART ON METAL

In the photo, I showcased my novice repoussé skills, which is just a fancy way of saying I whacked the backside of the metal to give it some pizzazz, also called a Bumpy Surface. It was a piece of cake since I was working with 26awg galvanized sheet metal, bent into a rectangular “pan” with sides a little taller than a stack of pancakes. My tool of choice? A plastic shaping hammer with a head made from HDPE, looking like a teardrop that’s seen better days. And let’s not forget the sand-filled leather bag that took the hits like a champ. A few whacks here and there, and voilà, the metal’s got more personality than just being flat. Cheers, Bill 😎