The invention relates to an ink jet recording ink-absorption layer material and a preparation method thereof, belonging to the field of ink jet recording materials. The invention solves the problems that the existing ink jet recording material has the defects of non-uniform color distribution, image diffusion, scraggly feeling of images touched by hands and poor wear resistance and has high preparation cost. In the invention, the ink jet recording ink-absorption layer material is prepared from sericite, dispersing agent and binding agent. The preparation method of the invention is as follows:1, preparing sericite powder; 2, preparing sericite suspension; 3, preparing coating solution; and 4, coating the coating solution after the treatment of substrate plasma, and then drying to obtain the ink jet recording ink-absorption layer material. The invention has the advantages of easily obtain raw materials, low cost and easy preparation. The ink jet recording ink-absorption layer material of the invention has the advantages of clear printed images, no ink droplet diffusion, even color distribution, smooth surface of images, no crack and smooth hand-touch feeling.