Using Alcohol Inks On Ceramic Tiles

We re trying to decide which project to start with and we re leaning toward either paper greeting cards or tiles.

Using alcohol inks on ceramic tiles.

Link to a great youtube video and a source for supplies. Looks like it s snowing on 1 3 of the tile. Alcohol ink tends to flake off ceramic tile if it is not sealed. Alcohol ink and glass can create an almost stained glass effect but without all the work of carefully soldering panes of glass together.

Use this method to make cloth scarves tablecloths and even sewing fabric. If you don t like how your alcohol ink art turns out just use straight alcohol to clean off the glass or tile and start over. Tutorial about using alcohol ink on ceramic tiles and yupo paper to create beautiful works of art. Many alcohol ink artists paint on ceramic tile.

Although they work better on certain types of paper. I did shake the can well before i sprayed. The liquid retention usually is able to the keep the alcohol on the tile edges without spilling over. Metal is a favorite surface among artist for creating gallery.

After the fire has burned out the glass will be completely dry. Since glass is a non porous surface it s a great option for mixing layering and scraping away layers of dried ink to create a range of different designs. Pour some rubbing alcohol into a small jar and use the paint brush to dab the alcohol all over the shiny surface of the ceramic tile. I appreciate your instructions.

Where to use alcohol inks. Use 91 rubbing alcohol for best results the stuff at the dollar store is usually only about 70 so check the pharmacy section at a grocery store. Alcohol inks are being used to dye fabrics of all kinds from cloth shoes to pillows and bedsheets. I am new to alcohol inks and am really enjoying doing the tiles.

To make the swirls on the saucer i used the same technique that i used on the alcohol ink art. Glass and ceramic tiles. Tile painting is popular because tiles are smooth and non porous allowing the inks to flow beautifully. How to use alcohol ink on ceramic.

I just dropped a few spots of ink along with a few drops of alcohol blending solution onto my ceramic saucer and used my straw to blow the ink around. I was disappointed when i used krylon uv resistant gloss and it changed the colours of one tile and added little white blotches to another. You can buy the ink here. If you missed that tutorial don t worry it s so easy.

It s also possible to use alcohol inks to paint on fabrics as if using watercolors on paper.