You hear us repeatedly recommend Kamar Varnish by Krylon® to seal our alcohol inks (at least in the USA). In other countries, there are other recommendations, as well. We are SO happy that Jacquard now has introduced their brush-on varnish and this could be a game...
Alcohol ink art tips, tricks and secrets for using markers and pens with alcohol ink with artist and instructor Francine Dufour Jones
You've probably seen this effect in paintings of flowers and water, or just abstract alcohol ink art. We've compiled a few video tutorials on how to create lines and ripples with alcohol ink. All it takes is alcohol ink, isopropyl alcohol, a hairdryer, and practice. ...
Below is a replay from our Happy Hour discussion on our Facebook page. Discussion panelists include Andrea Patton, Sharen AK Harris, Vera Worthington, and Laurie "Trumpet" Williams. In this hour-long panel, we discuss a number of topics including: Artist Introductions...
Laurie “Trumpet” Williams, founder of the popular Alcohol Ink Art Community demonstrates one way to achieve this wispy effect.
In this post, we would like to feature several video demonstrations for creating roses with alcohol ink. There are a number of ways to accomplish roses in Alcohol Ink and every artist seems to have a different approach! We thought it would be great to feature a few...
Contributors' Discussion June 12, 2019 with Laurie Trumpet Williams, Korinne Carpino, Linda Crocco, Andrea Voykin Patton, Sheryl Williams, and Francine Dufour Jones. Topics discussed: Making Prints (Scanning, photograph, formatting, sizes) Thoughts on Selling on Etsy...
In this wonderful demonstration, alcohol ink artist Sharen AK Harris demonstrates painting with alcohol pearls on Black Card Stock.
Introducing the new Tim Holtz Ranger Ink Alcohol Pearls. Very exciting new medium for alcohol ink artists.
On the TENTH Day of Christmas... Sheryl Williams, Alcohol Ink artist, instructor and founding contributor to the Alcohol Ink Art community, shares a technique of painting with alcohol ink using FANTASTIX. Materials list for this presentation can be found here:...
In this fun quick study demonstration, Sharen AK Harris shows us here techniques for painting loose and fast with alcohol ink. She shows us tips for painting with tonal colors, lifting, painting loose, blending and so much more!
Alcohol ink artist and contributor Linda Crocco shares a unique and very cool technique for creating some interesting texture with alcohol inks. She uses black and white ink with Elmer's glue to achieve some cool and interesting results! JOIN the ALCOHOL INK ART...
Alcohol Ink artist and presenter, Sharen AK Harris demonstrates how to fill a Ranger (Tim Holtz®) Alcohol Ink Blending Pen properly! Sharen uses a Ranger alcohol ink Blender Pen that is available at https://amzn.to/2I8nGfX See Sharen on Facebook at...
by Trena Brannon Hello Beautiful People! Today I’m sharing some fun techniques to inspire you to think about using your embossing folders and die cuts in a different way. Preparing the Substrate To start, I spread a thin coat of primer (K2) /gesso onto cardstock. I...
In the video below, Laurie Williams experiments with cleaning alcohol ink stains from your hands, using a mixture of dishwashing liquid and baking soda. Watch to learn what proportions work best and see the results! Recipe for Alcohol Ink Stain Remover 1 part Baking...
Here you'll find Part 1 and Part 2 of my narrated real time version of Mystical Bonsai. The A.I. Art Community public blog, featuring the time time-lapse video, shows the step by step photos of the first part, with explanations of creating the smooth variegated sky....
Alcohol Ink artist and instructor, Teri Jones shares her technique for adding features (barn, tree, water feature and moon) to this beautiful landscape in fully narrated version of the eLesson.
Sealing alcohol ink is one of the most commonly asked questions for folks getting started with alcohol ink art. Laurie "Trumpt" Williams shows us one of the most common, proven methods for sealing and protecting your alcohol ink art work. Products mentioned in this...
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The following alcohol ink art technique video by Jane Monteith demonstrates a quick and easy technique for creating flowers or Iris of an eye with alcohol ink and mixative on a fan brush. https://youtu.be/41WSuVq4DTA Materials Used in this...
by Trena Brannon Hello Beautiful People! Today I’m sharing a fun project where the focal point jumps off the page as 3D texture. This technique can be used in a greeting card or on a piece of wall art. Create the 3D texture on the focal point I spread a very thin...