vendredi 18 novembre 2016

Alcohol Ink Art Tips And Information

By Shirley Richardson


Allowing oneself to be creative actually has a lot of benefits to physical health and emotional state of mind. It can be a very therapeutic way to work through stress and anxiety, leaving the individual with a sense of accomplishment when seeing the beauty that is the result of their efforts. Alcohol ink art is a great way to use a marbling effect of vibrant colors on a wide variety of surfaces for a stunning effect.

Great on virtually any non-porous surface, this medium is acid free and fast drying. This is a practical choice as well because the concentrated pigmentation means the colors are rather vibrant and a small amount is all that is needed to cover a lot of area. The inks are quite popular in areas such as Phoenix, AZ, where people are finding the inspiration to unleash their creativity.

Stamp projects, paintings, and cards are just a few of the areas where the marbling methods for this medium can be used to generate great backgrounds. They are equally suited to creating stationary, wall hangings, tiles, jewelry, and more. So that the artistic energy is not interrupted, one should know which materials to gather and have on hand before getting started.

The list of necessary materials naturally starts with inks, which are available in 5 ounce containers. There is such an array of accessible colors which are made even more versatile by adding extra pigment or a metallic element to create a luminous or polished look. Even beginners can get amazing results when using the coordinated kits which feature three hues that are designed to work together.

Another important item to have handy is a blending solution, which is critical to achieving the mediums intended affect. The main purpose of this product is to enhance one's work by lightening specific areas, or diluting colors, to get a particular look. It also works well as an effective means to correct mistakes, make changes, or clean hands, work surface, and tools, at any point during or after the process.

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.

One will also need a non-porous surface on which to work, some of the more frequently used being card stock, dominoes, ceramic tiles, metal, polymer clay, acrylic, plastic, glass and resin. For many of these materials, it is highly advisable to use two to three thin coats of a clear sealer to prevent the colors from fading or being wiped away. Surfaces that are porous are ill-advised as the liquid will simply soak into it and fade.

With these inks, one can utilize several fun and exciting techniques that are designed for their unique characteristics. There is no limit to how creative one can get when exploring ways to produce impressive artwork. The medium is incredibly forgiving and offers an array of stunning and vibrant colors, allowing one to freely express oneself artistically.




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