Hello Everyone,
I hope you had a fabulous holiday season and are enjoying the start of the New Year! For my friends in the northern part of the U.S., it’s a good time to be indoors and painting given the frigid temperatures outside.
In early December, I came across a YouTube video by Myriam’s Nature introducing Kielty Inks from Ireland. It certainly
Now, the company is based in Dublin, Ireland, so the shipping fee is hefty unless you order over, I think, $126.00 and there is a minimum order of $57.44 USD. For my friends in the UK, Ireland or elsewhere in Europe, this ink may be less expensive than shipping from the US. And, these inks are more expensive than inks produced in the US. Open to experimenting with inks, despite the cost, I had to have these.
So now to experiment and see how I can use these products in my artwork.
I am starting a project to make 3×3 cradled panel paintings and decided that instead of painting on
Using two coats of the porous surface converter seemed to allow the inks
I am so happy to share my learning with you that I made a short video demonstration. CLICK HERE to see the video and learn more!
As I experiment and learn more about all of the Kielty products, I will pass on learning to you!
As always, Happy Inking!
Korinne
Hi there,
The shipping is normally about $27 which in fairness is not that hefty, people need to remember that these items are coming from Ireland AND are flammable liquids. Free shipping is on orders over €150.
If people are in remote areas then UPS charge a surcharge which effectively doubles the shipping price. This is not something I have any control over, I am trying to work with UPS to get shipping prices down and to expedite customs processing times. It has also come to my attention that some people are being charged more money at the door for shipping as “I underestimated” the shipping weight. This is not correct and is something that I am disputing with UPS. If this happens to you send me a copy of the document they give you advising you of the charges and I will deal with it. I have covered way more in surcharged shipping than you guys can imagine. UPS have charged me thousands in surcharges which I have covered. I am working out a deal with DHL and their shipping system will be plugged directly into my site, so shipping charges will be accurate.
Regarding the price of my ink, I have found that many outlets charge about $6 for a bottle or other brands. Mine translate to be about $6.30, as my inks are made with pharmaceutical grade solvents with next to no toxicity (unless you drink loads of it) the very marginal extra expense is well worth it given your exposure to acutely toxic ingredients from other brands.
Kelpie first needs to be aggressively shaken then applied in a way to ensure adequate coverage (ie, with the grain on wood). This is where your own experience will come into play. It just not possible for me to test it on every wood ever to grow. Boshing it on and sloshing it carelessly will lead to foaming and this too can affect integrity, slow and steady is the pace that wins the race 🙂
The softer the wood the more coats are needed though you should seldom need more than 2. If the wood has a very rough or fibrous grain then sanding after the first coat might give you better results, then apply the second. On wood you may need to give drying a few hours (your applying water to wood remember).
If you are having a problem and keep it to yourself rather than telling me then I can’t assist you. My products have never been seen before by AI artists. I have not copied what other manufacturers have done, I have turned the entire formation of AI on its head. So don’t expect to apply everything you know from other brands to my inks. They are a whole new Irish animal. I am a very approachable guy and can be easily contacted through the website! So please do even if just to say hi, I will help in anyway I can.
I love all my inklings and you Korinne for your article 🙂
Thank you Daryl for this helpful information and for your caring and support of alcohol ink artists!
Hi I’m trying to find a place that I can get the kielty alcohol inks also. I live in Illinois in the United States.
Hi Bonnie, Joggles.com used to carry them. Or you can order directly from Kielty at https://www.kieltyink.ie/. I hope this helps. Korinne
Hi, I saw one artist using the non-toxic Kielty A/Ink paints with Isopropyl Alcohol. Doesn’t this end up as just as toxic? It’s the combination of alcohol inks and the Isopropyl Alcohol that makes the mix so toxic.
Hi Kathleen, Kielty used an acetone base, which to me was just as toxic and isopropyl alcohol. I believe they have gone out of business. When using any of the alcohol inks, proper respiratory protection is recommended.