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Saturday, February 17, 2018

How To Use Alcohol Ink On Paintings

By Susan Wood


Painting can clear your mind, it is an art where in you will be able to express your thoughts and emotions. It is one way of releasing the negativity that you are feeling. A new product for painting is quite popular on the internet right now, it is called alcohol ink. It is a kind of ink that can only be used on smooth surfaces.

This comes in a small container along with a dropper. How to use alcohol ink is a most commonly asked question by many. This article will give you an idea on how will you be able to use this and how you can make one yourself.

Alcohol Ink is a type of ink that can only be used on non-porous materials like yupo paper, ceramic, metal, and glass. This has been the talked of the town lately, and is becoming more and more popular by the day. You may have seen an artist used this new medium of painting.

Now for those of you that would just like to create one, the materials that you will need is an isopropyl alcohol which is pretty cheap, colored markers, and a bottle. Simply put the alcohol on the bottle, then transfer the ink of the colored marker by soaking it on the bottle. Let it sit for a couple of hours before using or you can leave it overnight for a better result.

The most recommended canvas for this is glass, any glass can do. But you can use any canvas that you like as long as its smooth. For paper, yupo is the most recommended one since its white and the outcome with it is pretty good. The reason why you have to use a smooth canvas is, due to the alcohol present, when the ink touches a porous item, the product will dry out fast and the colors fade.

When it comes to what colors to use, there is no limit to that. Let your imagination work and get out of your comfort zone. Mix different color hues. Combine at least two colors, excluding white and black.

Types of painting tools would also create different effects. The good thing about these alcohol inks is that various tools can be use. You may use a paintbrush, a water brush, an airbrush, and a piece of cloth. Anything can be used to create effects that might interest you.

If you do not have any painting tool, then create one. Simply, cut out a piece of sponge and your good to go. This will create another effect for your canvas. Or try to look for items around your house that you might be able to utilize in spreading the inks. To dry the product faster, a blow dry is the solution to this.

If you want to create this product yourself, you will only need some alcohol, some old colored pens that has dried out, and a container. Put the alcohol in the container then soak your old colored pens on it. Then, leave it for a couple of hours before using it. Thats how easy it is. For better results, leave it overnight. So, what are you waiting for, better try one of these. The only limit to creating different designs and patterns is your imagination.




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