Bring your resin creations to life with this Kamenskaya Watermelon alcohol ink—a vibrant red shade that's perfect for colorful designs.
This 15-ml fluid ink blends quickly with resin and can be used to create translucent colors, marbling effects, and organic patterns. The Watermelon shade can be combined with pink, green, or orange to create cheerful, high-contrast designs. To use the Petri technique, use only special Petri white paint with this ink: alternate between color and white to draw the pigments into the thickness of the resin. The resin must be properly mixed and sufficiently viscous to prevent the paint from sinking to the bottom too quickly. This ink contains alcohol: do not use a burner.
What’s 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 make with this Watermelon ink?
Imagine fruity earrings, colorful pendants, cabochons, or small decorative items in summery hues. To create an original design, mix it with pink and a few green accents. This tutorial on resin cabochons using alcohol-based inks lets you experiment with different drop placements. Our guide on coloring resin complements these ideas with useful tips on the various colorants.
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’s thickness.
- 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.
Both beginners and experienced creators can adjust the amount of ink to achieve the desired effect. Our tutorials and technical guides offer tips and tricks for managing mixtures, working cleanly, and properly protecting your workspace.
Details:
Volume: 15 ml
Sold in 15 ml bottles
