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Writer's pictureKristine Hurd

Where to Find Alcohol Ink and Art Supplies in Canada - A Comprehensive List!



A  woman is holding brushes and reaching for paint in an art supply store.
A Comprehensive List of Online Art Supply Stores in Canada

To make art with alcohol ink, one of the first things you'll need is...ink. Well you're in luck because I have found a ton of Canadian art and craft supply stores that sell alcohol ink online and I've put them all together in one blog post for you!


Because alcohol ink is considered a hazardous substance (if you would like to know more about this I happen to have a post here all about that), there are usually shipping restrictions on it. Most retailers will not ship the inks across the border which is why I'm only focusing on Canadian stores.


Disclaimer: I am not associated with, nor am I being compensated by any of the companies on this list for mentioning them. I have ordered from some of these stores but not all, so I can't speak to the delivery times or customer service. This is not a review of the sites but a list of resources. All of the information I have included is correct to the best of my knowledge at the time of publication but may be subject to change.



What Are The Different Brands of Alcohol Ink?


If you're just starting out with alcohol ink and don't know the much about the different ink brands, I've put together a handy dandy infographic to refer to:



Pin this for later!

Alcohol Ink Brand Infographic including Ranger, Copic, TRex, Sharpie. Brea Reese, Pinata
Alcohol Ink Brand Comparison Infographic


Where is Alcohol Ink Available Online in Canada?


This is meant to be a quick overview of the stores, not an in-depth review of all the products they carry. As such, I have given a quick overview of the main products, but have not listed every single one. I tried to make sure I included the major brands they carry, the most popular substrates, and information about shipping if it was available. You can click on the store names to go directly to the individual websites.


A painting made with shades of brown and turquoise alcohol ink on paper.
Your source for alcohol ink suppliers in Canada

Above Ground carries individual bottles (0.5oz) of Pinata ink, single Copic markers, Winsor & Newton Promarker sets, Yupo pads and stone paper sketchbooks and pads.


Shipping is free for orders over $49 to Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba. All other provinces are based on the dollar value of your order and location.



Art Shack carries individual bottles (0.5 oz and 4 oz) and sets of Pinata ink and Yupo pads.


Shipping is free in Canada for orders over $100.



Black Dog Art Supply carries single bottles of Ranger inks, individual bottles (0.5 oz and 4 oz)of Pinata ink, and Yupo pads.


Shipping is free in Saskatchewan for orders over $100 and over $150 in the rest of Canada.



Cowan's carries sets of Ranger ink, individual bottles (0.5 oz and 4 oz) and sets of Pinata ink, and Yupo pads.


Shipping is free for orders over $75.



Curry's carries single bottles (0.5 oz and 4 oz )of Pinata ink, individual and sets of Copic markers, single refills of Copic ink, T-Rex ink sets, Yuppo paper pads and Yupo sheets.


Shipping is free for orders over $45.



Delta carries individual bottles of Pinata ink (0.5 oz and 4 oz ), single Copic markers, single Copic ink refills, Winsor & Newton Promarker individual markers and sets, individual Sharpie markers, Yupo sheets and Grafix Dura-Lar pads.


No shipping information available.



Deserres carries single bottles(0.5oz and 4oz ) and sets of Pinata ink, single markers and sets of Copic markers, individual Copic ink refills, Winsor & Newton Promarker sets, Tombow alcohol marker sets, and Grafix Craft Plastic.


Delivery is free with orders over $39 in Ontario and Quebec, and over $75 in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI.



Ectasy crafts carries individual bottles of Coture Creations inks and tools (Australian brand I’m not very familiar with) and Yupo pads.


Shipping is free for orders over $85.



Gwartzman's carries single bottles (0.5 oz ) of Pinata ink and mineral paper pads.


Shipping is free for orders over $49 in Ontario and Quebec.



Island Blue carries individual bottles (0.5 oz and 4 oz) of Pinata Ink, Copic marker sets and individual markers, single Spectra AD markers, and Yupo Pads.


Shipping is free with orders over $75 to BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and over $100 to all the other provinces and territories.



King's carries individual bottles of Ranger ink, individual bottles (0.5oz and 4oz) of Pinata ink, ink panels cardstock, Yupo, Tim Holz tools and Grafix Dura-Lar pads and sheets.


Shipping is free in Canada for orders over $75.



Maggiolly carries sets and individual bottles(0.5oz and 4oz) of Pinata ink, and Yupo pads.


Shipping cost is based on location.



Michaels carries sets of 3 bottles of Ranger ink, sets of Pinata ink, and Tim Holz accessories including blowers, stamps, felt, art panels, and Yupo cardstock.


Shipping rates are available on their website and vary by order total and region.



Midco carries sets of Pinata ink, individual Tombow alcohol ink markers, single Winsor & Newton Promarkers, individual markers and sets of Copic markers, Yupo paper pads and acetate sheets.


Save $10 dollars off shipping on orders over $75.



Opus carries sets and individual bottles (.05oz and 4oz ) of Pinata ink, individual bottles and sets of 3 bottles of Ranger ink, single Winsor & Newton Promarkers and sets of markers, single Copic markers and sets of markers, individual Sharpie's plus Yupo pads and Yupo sheets.


Shipping is free for orders over $75 in BC and Alberta, over $100 in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Yukon, and for orders over $150 in Ontario, Quebec, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.



Scrap Chicks carries sets of Ranger ink, Spectrum Noir marker sets, and Yupo sheets.


Free shipping on orders over $150.



Shades of Clay carries single bottles and sets of Ranger ink, individual bottles (0.5oz and 4oz) and sets of Pinata ink, Yupo pads, and a variety of Tim Holz accessories including Yupo, cardstock, hardcore art panels, blowers, stampers and more.


Shipping is $10 to Ontario and Quebec and $15 dollars to all other provinces.



The Paint Spot carries individual bottles (0.5 oz and 4 oz) and sets of Pinata ink, Yupo pads and single sheets, Grafix Dura-Bright pads and Grafix Craft Plastic.


Shipping rates are based on order value before tax.



Treasured Memories carries individual bottles of Ranger ink along with accessories including stamps, cardstock, ink panels, and more.


Shipping is free for orders over $50.



Wallack's carries individual bottles (0.5 oz and 4 oz ) and sets of Pinata ink, single Tombow alcohol ink markers, single Copic markers and Yupo pads.


Shipping is free for orders over $49 in Ontario and Quebec and over $69 in Alberta, BC, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and PEI.



Wyndham carries single bottles (0.5 oz) and sets of Pinata ink, single markers and sets of Tombow ABT Pro markers, Prismacolor Premier marker sets, Yupo pads and single sheets, and Grafix Craft Plastic.


Shipping rate is determined by your location and the value of your order.


Amazon


You can find almost anything on Amazon but I’m not going to get into specifics, mostly because they often have the highest prices and I prefer to support small retailers.


Final Thoughts

As you can see – there are plenty of online stores in Canada that carry alcohol ink and supplies. Hopefully this gives you a good starting point and saves you a bit of time. And if you're just starting out be sure to read my post on Alcohol Ink Safety.

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