Article · Coyasauce Abstract Art
The Best Way to Seal Alcohol Inks
By Coya
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Beginner
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2026
About this lesson
Explains why alcohol ink needs a water-based sealer (alcohol-based varnishes reactivate the ink), then walks through a Kamar-varnish-then-UV-spray routine, plus notes on riskier one-step options like Montana Gold Varnish and brush-on alternatives.
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