Create warm, deep effects with this Kamenskaya Chocolate alcohol ink, which is perfect for adding brown tones to resin.
The chocolate color allows you to create natural, mineral, or indulgent designs depending on the shades it’s paired with. Thanks to its fluid texture, this 15-ml ink mixes easily with resin and can be worked with a toothpick to create more precise strokes. For Petri patterns, be sure to use a special white Petri paint in addition to the translucent shades, and alternate the drops to create depth effects. Do not heat the surface with a burner, as the ink contains alcohol.
What is the difference between standard alcohol-based ink and special Petri-effect alcohol-based ink?
Standard alcohol-based inks are used to color the resin and create marbled effects, color gradients, or swirling patterns. Kamenskaya special Petri-effect alcohol inks forresin, on the other hand, have been specially formulated with alcohol, pigments, and polymers to achieve the Petri Art technique. They allow you to create more intricate patterns, with colored filaments that sink into the resin and spread out deep within it.
Why use it with a special white Petri-effect ink?
The white ink plays an essential role in creating the Petri effect! Unlike conventional white ink, which is used simply for coloring, the special Petri white ink acts as a “sinker.” When applied after the drops of colored ink, it pulls them toward the bottom of the resin, creating branches, filaments, and stunning depth effects.
What can you do with this Chocolate ink?
Pair it with beige, white, orange, or gold to create jewelry in earthy tones. It’s ideal for stone-effect cabochons, marbled pendants, or decorative accessories. To explore the organic effects of this technique, check out our tutorial on resin cabochons and alcohol-based inks. If you’d like to create larger pieces, this tutorial on a vintage epoxy resin candy jar can give you ideas for decorative applications.
Tips for use:
- Use a resin with a curing time of no more than 24 hours.
- Mix the resin thoroughly with the hardener to prevent defects in your finished piece; stir slowly to avoid trapping excess air bubbles inside.
- Pour the resin in a thin stream to minimize air bubbles within the resin layer.
- Work on a flat surface and cover it with a protective material to keep it secure.
- You can begin working once the bubbles rise to the surface and you’ve removed them.
- After each drop of color, use white. The white color blends with the colored paint, creating effects within the resin.
- Use only special white paint designed for marbling, with luminous, translucent shades. Only this paint has a composition that allows you to create marbling effects with these inks.
- Shake the paint jars regularly before applying each drop to ensure the mixture is uniform.
- Do not let the paint fall near the silicone edging, as this prevents it from sinking into the resin.
- If the resin is too runny, wait 20 to 30 minutes before starting to work with the paint. This will increase the viscosity, and the paint won’t sink too far to the bottom. The more runny the resin is, the more likely the paint is to sink to the bottom.
Beginners can work with a single shade to understand how it spreads, while experienced creators can layer multiple colors. Our tutorials and technical data sheets offer tips and tricks for mastering mixing ratios and working times.
Details:
Volume: 15 ml
Sold in 15 ml bottles
