Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Have Fun Creating Beautiful Alcohol Ink Art

By Shirley Richardson


When a person allows themselves to be release their creativity, they experience physical health benefits and improved emotional clarity. It also boosts self esteem, provides feelings of accomplishment, and helps one to become calm and deal with anxiety and stress more effectively. A stunningly beautiful marbling effect with vibrant colors can be achieved with alcohol ink art.

This product is a fast drying medium that contains no acid and can be used to paint on a variety of non-porous surfaces only. Its high pigment count means that the colors are concentrated, very vibrant, and that a few drops will actually cover a great deal of space. These inks are gaining popularity among the artistically inspired individuals in Phoenix, AZ.

Some of the areas in which this medium is being used is to create marbled backgrounds for cards, paintings, and stamping projects. It is great for making jewelry, tiles, wall hangings, stationary, and so much more. There are a few things a person will need to acquire and have ready to go so that once they are started, they can just allow the ideas to flow and manifest.

Naturally, the first thing on the list of materials would be the inks themselves, which come in 5 ounce bottles. They are made in a wide range of vibrant colors, pigments, and metallic additives to provide a polished look or luminous areas. Kits are available, containing three products that are coordinated to work well together, to make it easier for the beginner to get the most fantastic results.

A blending solution is also needed as it is very important to getting the right affect with this medium. This product is generally used to lighten or dilute certain areas of a piece in order for the artist to achieve their desired effect. It also serves the additional purpose of being the best way to clean excessive or unwanted color from one's tools, hands, or surface, both during the process and when completed.

Whether the individual views themselves as a hobbyist, aspiring artist, or accomplished professional, they will have access to a variety of applicators. Most commonly, people obtain their flawless marbling looks by using a wood handled stamp with a felted pad. Other key implements that allow one to achieve a great range of incredible effects are canned air, straws, gloves, and refillable marker pens.

A surface of a non-porous nature on which to work, such as resin, glass, plastic, acrylic, polymer clay, metal, ceramic tiles, dominoes, and card stock, is included on the list. In most situations, it would be strongly suggested to prevent damage or fading by applying two or three thin applications of clear sealant over the finished product. Porous surfaces should be avoided as they absorb the liquid, making it appear muted.

There are a variety of fun and interesting techniques that are perfect for these inks. A person is virtually unlimited in the range of creativity they can explore to produce amazing works. The freedom to express oneself is easy to accomplish with such a forgiving medium and all its stunningly vibrant color choices.




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