Comments on: Successful Sealant for Alcohol Ink on Copper Jewelry?

By: Melody

Melody — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 18:25:17 +0000

In reply to Barbara Jacquin. Ren wax is petroleum-based, so no.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 00:43:48 +0000

In reply to Margaret. Protectaclear is great for lots of applications, like over Gilders paste wax that has dried properly, but it is solvent based, not water based, so it will make things like alcohol inks run.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 23:37:06 +0000

In reply to Nancy Lee.

Nancy Lee, thank you so much for your lovely comment – you made my day! 🙂

By: Nancy Lee

Nancy Lee — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 23:15:51 +0000

Hey Rena:
I just love your newsletters, and I always look forward to receiving them each month. My favorites are the tutorials on coloring on metals, and the different things you can use to patina metals. I am always amazed at some of the things you can use, like boiled eggs and potato chips. Thank you Rena.

By: Barbara Jacquin

Barbara Jacquin — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:35:44 +0000

Would Renaissance wax work as a sealer? I’ve used it often on silver and copper.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:52:02 +0000

Dianne H. and Valerie,

Protectaclear is what I used on my bracelet – it made the inks run.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 05:14:15 +0000

In reply to Laurie. Laurie, you will have so much fun with those 14 bottles of alcohol ink! We'd love to see some of the wonderful, colorful things you create with them! :)

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 04:58:58 +0000

Hi I’ve enjoyed reading all the comments. I just went to a glass and bead show this past weekend. I bought 14 bottles of alcohol ink and I am ready to get started. It looks endless to what you can do. I’m so excited. Thank you Laurie

By: Valerie

Valerie — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 01:24:57 +0000

Dianne, I will be interested to hear what you think about Everbrite ProtectaClear. I’m embarrassed to say I bought some a year ago and have yet to use it.

By: Dianne H.

Dianne H. — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 18:30:26 +0000

I recently learned about Everbrite ProtectaClear. I have just ordered some and have not used it yet. You could contact the company and ask them about using with alcohol inks.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 21:48:52 +0000

I forgot to tell you….make sure you don’t over spray!!! This will cause drippy looking pieces, may cause your ink to run and could even cause some little bumps. A nice even, light coat it best. I usually give my pieces at least three coats with them drying over night.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 21:44:58 +0000

Hi. I have made quite a few copper bracelets using alcohol ink. I seal all of them with a clear non-yellowing sealant spray. I’ve been using Krylon Crystal Clear acrylic coating #1303. I also use it on plain copper jewelry when the customer doesn’t want the natural patina copper turns to and I’ve used it on brass earrings with alcohol ink. I not only spray the outside of the bracelets, but the inside too. So far I haven’t had any problems or complaints. Make sure you spray in a well ventilated place, it’s pretty smelly .

By: Stephanie Thompson

Stephanie Thompson — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 06:40:16 +0000

I made a copper band for my watch over a year ago. I wear it every day. On the connectors I made impressions of the backs of the new quarters, then I put black alcohol ink on them and sanded, so that the impressions really showed. I covered these with ICED Resin. Waited the 24 hours for it to cure and I have had no problems with them since! The resin didn’t smear the ink to start with and has not chipped at all! They still look as good as the day I first made them! And they have a permanent gloss!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 03:58:32 +0000

I have used resin, and it’s beautiful!

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 17:54:54 +0000

I use Rustoleum matte spray sealant and have not had any problems. To get more intense color with the alcohol inks, I do a light coating between applications of color. It also allows me to layer the colors without blending or smearing.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:54:06 +0000

In reply to Heather Johne. Hi Heather, thanks for asking! See my free tutorial, Coloring Metal with Alcohol Ink . Have fun! :)

By: Heather Johne

Heather Johne — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 16:41:21 +0000

Hi,

What is the process of using alcohol ink on copper? I have never heard of it? How does it work?
Thank you!

Heather

By: Tammie

Tammie — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:13:36 +0000

I often color my copper etched pieces with alcohol ink.
I use Vintaj metal glaze/sealant – There is a glossy and a matte version.
vintaj.com/products/proddsp.asp?which=VPI36883

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:01:36 +0000

Hi Jenn, according to the Ranger alcohol inks website, here's the official recommendation for sealing their inks: "Alcohol inks must be sealed with a water based sealer. We recommend Ranger’s Gloss Multi-Medium." (Source: http://rangerink.com/faq.) Possibly the sealants you've tried previously weren't water based? I hope this helps!

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:00:18 +0000

Spray sealants may work but a word of caution: test on a scrap piece of metal first. One I used made the inks run.

By: Sarah S.

Sarah S. — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 20:13:16 +0000

I haven’t done this myself, but I believe that spray sealants are most commonly used. A clear acrylic or even a spray resin should work.