9/15/2017

Get Crafty With Alcohol Ink Tiles

By Amy Green


Those who are looking for an art project that is fun and simple enough for everyone to enjoy have plenty of options to consider. One of the popular choices that a lot of people are trying is alcohol ink tiles. These have had such a rise in popularity lately because the supplies are inexpensive and they are simple to make.

As with anything, it is possible to buy the highest quality supplies and end up paying more money. For those who are on a tighter budget, the supplies needed are not expensive at all to buy the standard quality and make terrific works of art. Some of the key things needed are wax paper, tile coaster, inks in all the colors needed, brushes, paint, and spray sealer.

A lot of people are familiar with the expression, "It's the thought that counts, " when it comes to gifts. Nothing shows more thought, time, care and effort than giving the gift of a well-crafted art project. After completing one of these tiles, a very good way of putting it to good use is by gifting it to someone who means a lot to you, strengthening the relationship.

As is the case with any art project, it is highly important to protect your home, furniture, and possessions throughout the process. This is even truer when there are young children involved. Wax paper makes a great disposable protective surface, but a person can use whatever works best for her or him.

Everyone who has ever painted something in school or elsewhere has probably had the unfortunate experience of a hair or small bug becoming stuck in their paint. This is something that can be avoided in this case by making sure the tile is nice and clean before proceeding. An alcoholic solution works well for this.

The painters who might have the easiest time getting used to this slightly different form of creating art are those who have used watercolors. That is because the process of dropping the liquid inks onto a surface coated with alcohol is slightly comparable to the way watercolors interact together. However, it is not hard for anyone to learn.

The challenging part in adding drops of colors onto the tile is getting the color to go where you want it to go, then trying to get it to stay there. Because of the way liquids move, this is a unique challenge that can be difficult at first, but the effects can be very beautiful. The key is to be efficient in delivering the different colors to the tile.

Before beginning, it can save a lot of trouble and hassle by carefully laying out all the inks that will be used in the process of this art project. Having them in the order that they will be needed is also a very good idea. Just like chefs needing all of their ingredients and supplies where they need it, the artist needs that too.




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