Using Alcohol Ink On Ceramic Tiles

You can create many variations by using the different alcohol ink techniques.

Using alcohol ink on ceramic tiles.

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. 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.

Teresa will share easy step by step instructions tips and tricks on how to paint with these vibrant inks. If you missed that tutorial don t worry it s so easy. Tile painting is popular because tiles are smooth and non porous allowing the inks to flow beautifully. Link to a great youtube video and a source for supplies.

The liquid retention usually is able to the keep the alcohol on the tile edges without spilling over. I did shake the can well before i sprayed. You can add alcohol inks on tiles and let them dry or light them with a lighter. You want a nice thick layer of alcohol that is just sort of floating on the surface of the tile.

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. Looks like it s snowing on 1 3 of the tile. It is also popular because tiles make great gifts as coasters trivets and small art pieces. In this video ranger guest artist teresa kovalak shares how to paint a stunning landscape on tile using tim holtz alcohol inks.

Alcohol ink tends to flake off ceramic tile if it is not sealed. Alcohol ink tiles are a fun project. 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. To make the swirls on the saucer i used the same technique that i used on the alcohol ink art.