Spirit can be used for plenty of things, most notably, a Friday night that ends up as a Saturday morning filled with headaches, regrets but tons of memories to remember. But alcohol has other uses besides temporarily picking up the spirit such as being used as a cleaning agent and medicine. But one of liquids lesser known uses is as Alcohol Ink on Canvas.
For starters, what does ink made from alcohol? The simple answer to that question without getting too technical is describing them as solidly based dyes, which happen to be quick drying and acid-free. This type of substance is suited for different type of substances such as glass, metals non-porous plastics and are perfect for scrapbooking and other similar uses.
Because of the manner in which the ink is made up, it means that it s suitable to work on a number of different types of materials and textures from glass, gloss paper, metals and even fabrics. Basically anything you throw at it and it will stick.
The internet is a great way to grab inspiration on how things are done using this particular medium of painting. There are also plenty of videos showcasing how it can be used, which is great because it means less time can be spent trying to reinvent the wheel and more time drawing in some creativity.
It all begins with the jar and the spirits. Pour around a quarter or third of the ethanol into the jar, depending on its size. A quick rule of thumb when it comes to the alcohol is that the higher its percentage the better it will be suited for the job.
Once that has happened, the next step is to take the sharpie in the color that s been chosen and but the bottom where it begins to make a funnel and form into a tip. The gap left behind by the hollow tube should be big enough for the ink tube inside to come out. From there, another cut needs to be made along the length of the ink tube, exposing the ink and then discarded into the jar.
With those concerns in check, time to pull out the penmanship and start drawing away. In pen/pencil first, as this makes it easier to outline what your drawing. When satisfied, the painting can begin, or for a more abstract look, toss out the pen and let the hand guide the paint on where it wants to go. This will give the painting an overall more abstract look compared to the first method.
This process can be fun and the outcome even better, but there s a large risk and that risk comes in the form of a person suffering from OCD nightmare. So it s important that the necessary measures are taken place to ensure that the working area is well covered from any potential spills that may happen, in the name of art.
For starters, what does ink made from alcohol? The simple answer to that question without getting too technical is describing them as solidly based dyes, which happen to be quick drying and acid-free. This type of substance is suited for different type of substances such as glass, metals non-porous plastics and are perfect for scrapbooking and other similar uses.
Because of the manner in which the ink is made up, it means that it s suitable to work on a number of different types of materials and textures from glass, gloss paper, metals and even fabrics. Basically anything you throw at it and it will stick.
The internet is a great way to grab inspiration on how things are done using this particular medium of painting. There are also plenty of videos showcasing how it can be used, which is great because it means less time can be spent trying to reinvent the wheel and more time drawing in some creativity.
It all begins with the jar and the spirits. Pour around a quarter or third of the ethanol into the jar, depending on its size. A quick rule of thumb when it comes to the alcohol is that the higher its percentage the better it will be suited for the job.
Once that has happened, the next step is to take the sharpie in the color that s been chosen and but the bottom where it begins to make a funnel and form into a tip. The gap left behind by the hollow tube should be big enough for the ink tube inside to come out. From there, another cut needs to be made along the length of the ink tube, exposing the ink and then discarded into the jar.
With those concerns in check, time to pull out the penmanship and start drawing away. In pen/pencil first, as this makes it easier to outline what your drawing. When satisfied, the painting can begin, or for a more abstract look, toss out the pen and let the hand guide the paint on where it wants to go. This will give the painting an overall more abstract look compared to the first method.
This process can be fun and the outcome even better, but there s a large risk and that risk comes in the form of a person suffering from OCD nightmare. So it s important that the necessary measures are taken place to ensure that the working area is well covered from any potential spills that may happen, in the name of art.
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