Jacquard Alcohol Ink Piñata Exciter Pack

Jacquard Alcohol Ink - Piñata Exciter Pack

Experience the unmatched vibrancy and versatility of highly saturated, acid-free alcohol inks. The Piñata Exciter Pack is the perfect introduction to Jacquard’s professional line of dye-based inks. Known for their incredible transparency and "lightfast" brilliance, these inks are engineered to bond to nearly any non-porous surface. Whether you are creating mesmerizing resin "petri" effects, staining leather, or working on YUPO® paper, Piñata Colors offer a level of depth and fluidity that water-based media cannot match.

Because they are alcohol-based, these inks are indelible and impervious to water once dry. However, they remain reactivatable with alcohol or fresh ink, allowing you to move, layer, and "push" colors to create marble-like textures and sophisticated glazes.

Endless Creative Applications

• Resin Arts: The go-to ink for creating "petri dish" effects and tinting epoxy resins.
• Fine Arts & Crafts: Ideal for YUPO® paper, scrapbooking, card making, and faux stained glass.
• Surface Customization: Bonds permanently to glass, metal, plastic, vinyl, ceramic, and stone.
• Staining: Achieve deep, rich tones on wood and leather while maintaining the material's natural texture.
• Specialty Techniques: Perfect for rubber stamping, calligraphy, and faux finishing.

Technical Highlights & Characteristics

Professional Techniques & Mixing

• The "Claro" Secret: Mix with Claro Extender to keep colors shiny and extend your working time. Dropping Claro on top of dry ink creates beautiful "rings" of texture that mimic natural stone or marble.
• The "Blanco" Shift: Add Blanco Blanco (White) to any Piñata color to create a stunning range of glowing pastels with a touch of opacity.
• Layering & Glazing: Spritz or brush layers over one another. Wet layers will push aside under-layers for "halo" effects, while allowing layers to dry first creates deep, spectacular glazes.
• Textural Faux Effects: Mix with rubbing alcohol to produce lighter colors. When sponged, this mixture creates tiny bubble-like textures perfect for background papers.

Essential Tips for Best Results

• Re-wetting Properties: Remember that Piñata inks re-wet themselves. If you apply wet ink over a dry layer, the two will interact. Use this to your advantage to blend and soften edges.
• Surface Preparation: Ensure all surfaces are clean and 100% oil-free before application to ensure maximum adhesion.
• Cleanup Tip: Use regular rubbing alcohol for the bulk of your cleanup on brushes and sponges. Finish with Piñata Clean-Up Solution, which contains moisturizers to keep your brush bristles soft and pliable for the next use.
• Safety First: Piñata colors are flammable and contain denatured alcohol. Use in a well-ventilated area and keep out of reach of children.