It is a fluid art technique that uses alcohol ink by dropping them directly to the appropriate medium.
It is a fun way to paint and create art with no prior experience required.
A.Copic Ink does not come in these three colors. To create a gold shade color, you can use Y28 - Lionet Gold color. Copic does not have any metallic colors within the color group.
A.Alcohol Ink does not work well with regular paper because it is too porous, thus absorbing the ink instantly. For best results, we recommend using synthetic or glossy coated paper.
A.Yes, you can use a hair dryer, just make sure it is set for cool air flow. Because alcohol ink is highly flammable, we do not recommend applying heat or using an embossing heat gun on the ink.
A.As alcohol is the main ingredient of the ink, it will evaporate during use. Please make sure the room is ventilated before starting your work. If you feel unwell, stop working, drink plenty of water and take a break until the alcohol vapor clears the air.
A.Copic ink is a dye-based ink, therefore it is quite difficult to remove dye stains from the skin or clothes.Make sure to cover your work surface and wear something that you won’t mind getting splattered.
Mika is an experienced artist and instructor in many fields of art. She applies various painting methods that she learned in the past in creating candles and alcohol ink art. She has done many collaborations with other artists from different genres and uses mixed media techniques for her artwork. She is regarded as one of the leading artists for ink art in Japan.
Kanako writes a blog called Marble & Waves, which acts as an information source about alcohol ink art to many people. She is particularly fascinated with the depth of fluid art. Although anyone can enjoy creating ink art, you need some techniques to exhibit your originality in it. Her passion for fluid art pushes her to find innovative ideas through research and experiment.
Miho is a self-taught alcohol ink artist active since 2018. She started the 365 Challenge in 2019, posting a new piece of art everyday for 365 days on her Instagram page. Miho regularly teaches workshops in Kyoto and Tokyo. She enjoys exploring new techniques in order to share the joy of self-expression with others.
Production of 358 colors of Copic Various Ink, 25 ml and empty bottle has been discontinued, due to a significant product line improvement.
Sales of Various Ink will also end as soon as stock is running out. We would like to express our gratitude for your continuous support for Copic Various Ink throughout this time.
