Thursday, September 14, 2017

Fun With Alcohol Ink Tiles

By Amy Green


There are many benefits of getting artistic, and many people enjoy the therapeutic nature of painting and the way it builds on fine motor skills. These activities can be made even better when they are done socially with friends or family members because it can make it a bonding experience that is memorable for everybody. A lot of people are trying alcohol ink tiles because they are simple and inexpensive.

When gathering the necessary supplies it is easy to stay within a modest budget, but there are premium materials that can be purchased at a higher price if this is intended to be a higher quality piece. Some of the necessary supplies include nonporous tile coasters, inks, felt, paint, brushes, glue, wax paper, and spray sealer. It is important to choose all the colors you will need to create your masterpiece.

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.

Wax paper is usually the recommended material to use as a protective surface when doing this type of painting. Especially if you are indoors and painting with little kids, there is always a risk of leaving stains on the carpet, walls, table, and whatever else the kids can get their hands on. Using a disposable material as a spill canvas can prevent catastrophe.

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.

Unlike painting, this art form is more of a process of dropping inks onto an alcohol-coated surface, something that is a little different. People who are more familiar with more traditional forms of painting might find this a little hard to get used to at first. Those who have a background in watercolors might find it more relatable.

It is a good idea to start out with a fairly simple design if the artist has never done this type of thing before. It takes some time to get used to dropping the colors onto the surface in this way, and it can be challenging to get the colors to all stay in the right places. This is because liquid tends to move around.

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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