Using Alcohol Inks On Ceramic Tiles

To make the swirls on the saucer i used the same technique that i used on the alcohol ink art.

Using alcohol inks on ceramic tiles.

Tutorial about using alcohol ink on ceramic tiles and yupo paper to create beautiful works of art. It is also popular because tiles make great gifts as coasters trivets and small art pieces. 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. If you missed that tutorial don t worry it s so easy.

Alcohol inks are being used to dye fabrics of all kinds from cloth shoes to pillows and bedsheets. Where to use alcohol inks. Link to a great youtube video and a source for supplies. After the fire has burned out the glass will be completely dry.

Glass and ceramic tiles. Use this method to make cloth scarves tablecloths and even sewing fabric. 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. How to use alcohol ink on ceramic.

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. Tile painting is popular because tiles are smooth and non porous allowing the inks to flow beautifully. Metal is a favorite surface among artist for creating gallery. Alcohol inks can be used on pretty much any non porous surface that you can think of and a few that are porous think paper.

You want a nice thick layer of alcohol that is just sort of floating on the surface of the tile. I appreciate your instructions. I did shake the can well before i sprayed. Alcohol ink tends to flake off ceramic tile if it is not sealed.

Although they work better on certain types of paper. Many alcohol ink artists paint on ceramic tile. We re trying to decide which project to start with and we re leaning toward either paper greeting cards or tiles. Alcohol ink and glass can create an almost stained glass effect but without all the work of carefully soldering panes of glass together.

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 am new to alcohol inks and am really enjoying doing the tiles. You can buy the ink here. The liquid retention usually is able to the keep the alcohol on the tile edges without spilling over.

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.