I have seen so many gorgeous pieces of artwork using alcohol inks... and decided it was time to try it myself.
There are a lot of factors to consider when using these types of ink - number one: they are permanent so they stain anything and everything that they touch. A working surface is crucial, along with a pair of gloves unless you want stained fingers for several days. Ventilation is also very important as there are fumes from the inks and you are also using a high percentage alcohol at 92%+.
I also learned that you must work fairly quickly - and the right type of paper is essential. Yupo paper is best but glossy cardstock will work, just not as well.
So, off I went to discover what I could do. I didn't have a low heat dryer so I was limited to straws to move the ink around as well as adding the alcohol to the inks.
These are my final results (and I did create a few other cards but they aren't posted here). I know I have a lot of work to do to learn more. There were two other sheets that I did that I
didn't like at all.
It's worth taking the time to experiment with this medium - the results can be absolutely stunning. Hopefully mine will get better if I ever figure out the details!
Products used are as follows (CTMH unless otherwise indicated):
Paper: White Daisy Cardstock, Willow Cardstock, Lagoon Cardstock, Neenah Solar White Cardstock, Yupo Paper
Stamps: Sending and Wishing (SSS)
Inks: Willow, Lagoon, Alcohol Inks: Botanical, Mermaid (Ranger)
Accessories: Alcohol Solution (Ranger), Bitty Sparkles, Sharpie Markers, Black Journaling Pen, Sending Die (SSS), Wishing Die (SSS), Hello Die (Pretty Pink Posh), Friend Die (Pretty Pink Posh), Foam Tape
Enjoy,
Alyson
These are GORGEOUS! Your first play with alcohol inks was definitely a success! You must be so happy with how these turned out - they are beautiful!
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