lundi 12 février 2018

How To Use Alcohol Ink, Beginners Guide

By Susan Wood


There is a recently develop medium of creating artworks right now which is creating a name for itself, it is called alcohol ink. It is translucent, acid free, that is used to color smooth canvases like paper, glass, metals, and woods.

Artists are talking about this booming product all over the internet. Many are asking how to use alcohol ink so that they can try it out themselves. This article will help you understand this new product and how will you be able to use it.

A little drop of ink could go a long way since its very pigmented. And, if you are wondering about the cost, its really affordable so for those who are in a tight budget, this will definitely make the cut. But if you do not want to buy one, just create some.

This product is highly pigmented so a small bottle could definitely go along way. The good thing with this is you can use different kinds of painting tools for this. Also, if you are hesitating about your artistic skills, you do not have to worry since this new product is very easy to use. There are no right way or wrong way when doing this. Play with different colors, and do not be afraid to mix them.

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.

In terms of what colors will you be able to use, that will depend on you. Try to experiment different combinations of colors. Combine at least two types of color, black and white not included. Different color hues would look great as well.

The tools you will use creates different kinds of effects. Tools like an airbrush, paint brush, and a palette knife can be utilized. Even those items around your home can be used. If you do not have one then simply create one.

To create a speckle of dust effect, what you will need is a brush of any kind and an item to hit it with. It would be great if a gold color is used for this. Simply hit the brush with the ink on it to another item. The result is pretty amazing. A palette knife can also be used for another kind of effect. To create ripples, lay a pencil or a straw to the canvas before you put the paint.

When you want to fix an error or you want to remove excess inks, a wet tissue is the solution, dab it to the canvas slowly. To dry the canvas faster, blow drier is the tool. You can also make use of a blow dry to spread some inks all over. Play with colors and do not limit yourself to other possible outcomes that can be make. There are no rules in art. Every painting that is created is a master piece. Most importantly, make sure that you are enjoying when making these.




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