I just took a class on alcohol inks. The instructor said that if you're having trouble with the ink not sticking to the tile and making white "blooms", it because the tile has absorbed too much moisture out of the air. The remedy is before you use the tile, put it in a COLD oven and turn the heat to 200 to 300 degrees. Once it has warmed up, leave the tile in for 5 to 10 minutes. Then let it cool completely. This pulls the moisture out and should eliminate the problem. Thanks for showing how to make those great textures versus simple 'blobs"!
Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. I'm planning on doing more videos soon, but life has been pretty crazy. In the last month I've gotten married and moved to another state, so... yeah, haha. Keep working on your art, and push those boundaries! Best of luck to you all! :)
I never know if UA-cam artists see comments from work they did 8 years ago but .. I'm just dipping my toes into inks after years of acrylic pouring. Which I still like, but my mind wants to expand. Thank you for inspiration and you are talented and a great teacher. I really enjoyed watching this video and will subscribe to see your newer works. Aloha.
THANK YOU--for making this tutorial!! I also have watched a bunch of tutorials that basically looked the same, pretty, yes, but not quite what I was looking for. Using A.I. on crumpled foil got me alot closer, but the tighter designs are what I really wanted. Your presentation and show and tell have pointed me in the right direction for trying endless possibilities! I'll be 'staying tuned'! Linda
I’ve only just discovered your video and really enjoyed it. I know you posted it a few years ago but compliments for the ability you were able to achieve in a couple of weeks of experimenting with alcohol inks.
Very excited about the technique of using holographic paper plus printouts and reversed glass in a frame for the finished look. I have friends who love science fiction and now I know I can make them something really personalized and awesome for a gift!
Hey, Beetlewing! Dungeon Mistress here. Why is it I am just know seeing this? i love what you are doing with the alcohol inks. You are so talented. Now I have to go looking for the other stuff you've done. Really nice seeing you here.
Wanted to play with my alcohol inks on tile but wasn't too sure about it. Looking around some so-so vids, I stumbled across your vid and you have SOOOOO motivated me. AND then those frames? Wow. Then you pulled out the tree AND the robots? LOVE THEM! Thanks! Great video!!!
I think that what you call "juvenile" is people just getting the "wow factor" from something basic. It's not that it's juvenile, it's just that most people who use alcohol inks are not professional artists and maybe just use the same techniques because they're too afraid to try something new. I'm an acrylic abstract/surreal painter/drafter/collage artist and I love trying the weirdest techniques I can dream up. I agree with you that a lot of alcohol ink videos are the same but that's why us weirdos have to make more videos! ;-) Oh, and by the way, I LOVE your art tiles! Dude, you got it going on!
+DrummerGrrrl Yeah, looking back at that video I sounded pretty mean, lol... wasn't my intention at all! I just got so sick of seeing the same stuff over and over, which is what led me to trying to push the boundaries of the medium. Thanks for watching, and for the compliments! :)
The thing you're finding is a lot of people who are generally into 'crafting' getting their hands on new techniques. The only issue that I find with it is that people just don't break out of the mold. They try something they were taught at a tim holz or stamping class then they go 'teach' it to everyone else and don't think about the possibilities. Its like 'yupo'. Its literally just polypropylene but its being sold as art paper to people who don't know better.
Not even halfway through your video and I'm so happy I found it. Got the inks, got the rubbing alcohol and did the whole 'blobby' tile last night (just to play with and get the hang of the inks, blew air through a straw, dripped on rubbing alcohol, etc), pretty cool but was hoping to find something more advanced (since you see SO MANY really intricate looking tiles on Pinterest and such) and this video is it. Now I realize I actually need that Tim Holtz stamper! Ok...going to finish watching your video now :D
This guy is truly amazing! So talented! I can see these being use as a kitchen back splash, bathroom back splash, etc. Your pictures are good enough to have a showing in an art gallery! My cousin has done this and her work isn't half as good as yours. As a retired professor, I can say that you're a good "teacher", too. All the best, Liz
i recently seen one of your older videos. i liked it but it was lacking for me, the designs i mean. ive been searching and searching for other videos from others that would be nicer designs with no luck then stumbled onto this video of yours. your technique has improved so much and developed into even more than what I was hoping to see in my search! great job
Those tiles look great. Your earlier ones look more like what I consider to be abstract art. I really like the later tiles and can't wait to try this too. Thank you.!
This was a fantastic tutorial and I learned so much. I feel inspired and stretched in my thinking as to what I can apply the alcohol inks to. Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing all your ideas and accomplishments so far. I looked for more, but none yet. Would be great to see how you are coming along! Julie
You could always go back in with a sharpie and cover up any white and drop tiny drops of alcohol on it. Great tutorial, thank you! Your work is beautiful!
Oh i found you by accident and thank god i did as you have just answered all my questions. So i can use the inks on Glass, as i too have a stunning old frame years old, but just could not throw away, so i was told to use Mod podge and then use inks, blah blah. Did not work, but thank god it cleaned off so i am starting again. Loved your tiles, the holographic paper is a smart idea, do keep doing them and looking forward to your channel. Hugs Dede xxx
I enjoyed your tutorial very much, those tiles look so sweet! And I found a way around the repelling-ink tile. You can make an alcohol spray from Sharpie markers and alcohol in little travel-sized spritzer bottles. I used 91% alcohol, not sure if that matters, but that's what I need for other things I do with alcohol, so that's what I have on hand. (shrugs) Tear open the marker, drop in the nib and the ink tube into the bottle (2 or 3oz sizes work best) after cutting open the tube. Not the hard part you'd hold, but the felt-centered part needs cutting open. Fill the bottle with alcohol and let sit for a few hours prior to use. The ink works really well for a solid coating. Haven't found good bottles to try doing your sort of thing with them, but that would be super fun, if I could find such bottles...!
Thanks! I buy my alcohol inks in craft stores, in the scrapbooking section. They're Adirondack brand, found with the Tim Holtz vintage-looking stuff. They come in the bottles you see in my videos, with fine drip nozzles... sold 3 in a pack.
Stop, stop,,,,,,I love your early ones..it's great that they INYO look 'young'. As an adult artist, I strive for the simplicity & honesty of children in my work. Your early ones are fresh, colorful, and delightful. Thanks for the tip about felt - wonderful idea.
Hi beetlewing. I'm sure you have a name. You might have said it. Thank you so much for your inspiration and help with ideas. I can't believe how talented and innovative you are with your art. You're a great instructor and a genious artist. I've been a little frustrated and don't just want to do these big globs. You've shown me how to go to the next level and beyond!! Keep videos coming!!
Thanks Judith! I do have a name, but I haven't disclosed it because I'm not sure I'm quite ready to give up what little Internet "privacy" I have left, haha Plus, I DO sell my work, so I'm hesitant to let my customers in on ALL of my secrets ;)
These are awesome!! You have inspired me to do more :) Thank you. Can you tell me what kind of polyurethane you used? Would I be able to put the tiles on my kitchen wall as a back splash?
Your tips are very helpful. I actually LOVE your approach. Would LOVE to see more videos from you. I watched your video several times and pick up new things each time. Thank you!!!
They're gorgeous and definitely more advanced than those you compare yours to. I can't wait to make some! But better to plug your technique as "advanced" or "beyond basic" than knock the others' results as looking "juvenile". It's all art, after all... and you want us to think of you as an artist (and not a name-calling political candidate)!
Thank you for the interesting tips about the felt and textured ink. Very interesting results. Congratulations on your marriage and hope to see more of your videos.
Hey! Thanks for checking my music out! That's awesome. All I use is FL Studio 10 right now, but it is enough to let me do what I do and experiment with different sounds. I am an amateur at it, but it is something I like to do. The possibilities with that program are endless.
love the holograph paper idea! thanks i love your ideas. have really wanted to try alcohol inks with a difference. was looking how to make an oil look, this works.
Nicely done! You colors,composition and style are wonderful. I've been teaching AI on Yupo paper with some great details with a paint brush! Ink are just so much fun to work with! 😀
Hi beetlewing, are a talented artist. Thank you for all the great things you can do with alcohol inks. I just started to play with the inks on polymer clay. I'm going to bake my clay first, then see if I can get some great designs on my clay!!
I just come across your video. I love what you are doing with the inks. I've been " playing " with my inks and I love the freedom. I just love the idea of using it on glass. May have to try that. I clean my tiles real good with rubbing alcohol real good before using ink on them. Not sure if that will make a difference for the white spots or not. Thank you so much for sharing. Darlene.
great! U seem a little hard core with your verb age........love your work.....just learned about alcohol inks two weeks ago....keep making your breath-taking art
good stuff! thanks for the details on your technique. I just started using the fluffy side of velcro on a small bottle bottom for stamping. so far so good. had to get real creative for supplies and surfaces while in Peru and on limited budget.
I'm new to this - I've only done one small tile. About your white spots - do you clean your tile with alcohol before you start? Finger oils will cause that. Thanks - I've learned things from your video!
Thanks for sharing. These are truly works of art. I don't quite understand how you got the black & white robot to look like it does. Can you elaborate a little. The colour around it is so precise. Thanks
I enjoyed your video and thank you for posting. I just bought some ink to experiment as a painter. I would like to admonish you on what can be perceived as insulting to many craft people as a juvenile practice which , for them, is experimentation. After all, that is how we all learn. I do not scrapbook, journal, etc however I see the value in it. I am about to go to a hospital to do art therapy with people who would be lucky to pour a drop out of a bottle they are so injured so I am making stencils with hot glue for them to paint over or spray over with acrylic ink. Just thought I would point out people have limitations.
+Martha Nelson You can admonish me all you want. I was very clearly stating "for ME"... "I wanted more out of it", etc.... I understand what you're saying, but I'd like to admonish YOU for implying that I'd say such things about someone who was obviously incapable of more. I'm so tired of this "shame on you for having an opinion because it probably offends someone" attitude the world has these days. I find THAT offensive. What you're saying is nobody can ever teach anything on an advanced level simply because some people can't do it, without the teacher feeling guilty about it. Get a grip. Thanks for watching.
+beetlewing I totally agree with beetlewing! Too many negative, nasty people out there condemning others out of their own spin, which is perverted. I say live & let live and shut the hell up with your condemning negativity. This guy is nice.
Do you put the inks right on top of the tiles without sanding or anything? Do they just dry on top or what. The larger rectangles with the turquoise were my favorite. Gorgeous!
Now this was the kind of instructional video I was looking for, just love the look. I am interested in applying this technique to gourds..they have a porous surface, unlike the tile. Would you have any advice along these lines to get me started? Thanks a lot! Bee
Gourds might be hard to work with unless you're doing large areas of color or using some sort of stencil. Alcohol inks are designed for use on non-porous surfaces like metal, glass, tile, etc... The gourds will suck up the ink and not allow the different ink colors to blend like normal, unless the gourd is covered with some sort of clear, high gloss sealer. I'd play around with them on a test gourd first, as the inks can react to some clear coats, causing blistering and flaking. That said, I HAVE seen alcohol inks used on gourds, usually like a leather dye. For example, if you wanted the whole thing red... or red with a large black diamond or other simple shape that can be masked off. Just don't expect the inks to flow and blend like they do on tiles, unless you come up with a sealer that works well. Hope that helps. :)
Congratulations on your wedding. Can't wait for your next video. Can you do one painting glass? Would the fire technique work on glass? try it and let us know.
Thank you for experimenting and coming up with some great designs & variations. I realy like the small mottled look, it gives it life. Can you go over tiles that are made with the drops on the stamper and get this effect to liven up some tiles that are just plain compared to the art you have created?
Gracias por tu generosidad de compartir tus conocimientos. me podrias decir si se le pone alguna proteccion , barniz o algo para que se pueda lavar si lo ponemos en una pared ?, y si estas pinturas las podemos hacer en casa son las que se hacen con el cartucho de un marcador y alchool ?
I've watched all of your video's and have learned a lot from you. question - have you ever had a problem with ink coming off of the tiles after you have sprayed with sealer?I seal with Helman's poly, 3-5 layers, and have a problem with ink coming off from water.
Ive never had that issue, but I also don't use mine as coasters. For coasters you'd want something much tougher, like maybe a pourable clear resin. All of mine get mounted for wall art, so I haven't really messed with other sealers, sorry.
awesome work! :) i just bought my first set of alcohol inks and a box of tiles, i'm super excited to get started, but i'm curious...what brand and type of polyurethane spray do you use? i've read that minwax and others that are meant for wood will not work on ceramic tile.
OMG...Your work is amazing. This is the first time that I am going to attempt an art piece for a wall in my home and you have totally inspired me. I have seen other alcohol artwork with the glass and they light it on fire to burn alcohol off. Is that what you do with your artwork or do you just let it dry and then seal it with a polyurethane?
Hiya , thanks for such an inspiring and fab video love all the tips and techniques x can i ask you about the last 3 framed ones you shared ? did you print the tree and robot designs onto copy paper or was it slick photo paper ? and secondly did you not colour the robot at all did you just ink on the glass ? thanks in advance xmaggiex
I have seen a few of your videos and love them! I am subscribed. Love how you explain things.. Now, the print outs that you have, like the tree and the robot. Regular computer paper? or do you print out on Yupo? And if regular paper, it reacts well with alcohol inks? Thanks in advance.
+Michelej317 Yep, just regular computer paper. It doesn't react to the inks because I usually let the inks dry overnight before putting the paper in the frame. I didn't wait in the video because I was just quickly showing what it would look like. Thanks for watching!
+Michelej317 just in case you missed it in the video, the inks aren't on the paper... they're on the back of the glass. The computer paper just has a black tree printed on it.
Ohhhh, Ok....got it, thank you! I will look for that video for sure! I printed out a really nice tree yesterday that I would like to try this on. Thanks!
I love your videos thanks for sharing. I am new to alcohol inks how do you deal your tiles? I have failed at this because the acrylic sealer I have used had changed the overall look of the tiles and the ink runs.
Hi Laura. I seal mine with a couple of thick coats of high gloss Helmsman urethane by Minwax, in a spray. This does NOT protect them enough for use as coasters though. I make mine as wall art.
+Jac Cruick Thanks for watching! I don't use much alcohol (if any) when doing the tight patterns with the stamper on tiles. I find I use a lot on yupo paper though, for washes.
This is exactly the type of video I was looking for to learn how to create tiles. I want to use them for coaster and I still haven't figured out how to make them not slippery after I seal them. I don't want glasses sliding around on them.
I just took a class on alcohol inks. The instructor said that if you're having trouble with the ink not sticking to the tile and making white "blooms", it because the tile has absorbed too much moisture out of the air. The remedy is before you use the tile, put it in a COLD oven and turn the heat to 200 to 300 degrees. Once it has warmed up, leave the tile in for 5 to 10 minutes. Then let it cool completely. This pulls the moisture out and should eliminate the problem.
Thanks for showing how to make those great textures versus simple 'blobs"!
thanks for sharing that about the tiles!
Since you shared the oven technique ... I do this to all my tiles before I begin working on them. Thank you, BBCreations.
I live in humid Texas. You have solved my white spot problem. Thanks,
I like your style. Have you checked out Myriam Nature on UA-cam ?
Thank you for your comments on how to remedy the white spots on tile. Thought I was going crazy, but that explains it 👍🙂
Thanks to everyone for the nice comments. I'm planning on doing more videos soon, but life has been pretty crazy. In the last month I've gotten married and moved to another state, so... yeah, haha. Keep working on your art, and push those boundaries! Best of luck to you all! :)
YOU sir are an incredible artist. And dam on the marriage.....I was going to propose! : )
I never know if UA-cam artists see comments from work they did 8 years ago but .. I'm just dipping my toes into inks after years of acrylic pouring. Which I still like, but my mind wants to expand. Thank you for inspiration and you are talented and a great teacher. I really enjoyed watching this video and will subscribe to see your newer works. Aloha.
This was by far the most informative video on alcohol inks I have seen
I loved how your picture frame work came out. You were very helpful with you exprience with the inks.
Wow! wow! Wow! This is by far the best video I have seen where somebody has done something unique with alcohol ink! Great job!
I have watched your video several times and it's the best video available for tile work like this. Well done ... beautiful work!
THANK YOU--for making this tutorial!! I also have watched a bunch of tutorials that basically looked the same, pretty, yes, but not quite what I was looking for. Using A.I. on crumpled foil got me alot closer, but the tighter designs are what I really wanted. Your presentation and show and tell have pointed me in the right direction for trying endless possibilities! I'll be 'staying tuned'! Linda
Aw, thanks Linda - and definitely check out my fire videos :)
I’ve only just discovered your video and really enjoyed it. I know you posted it a few years ago but compliments for the ability you were able to achieve in a couple of weeks of experimenting with alcohol inks.
Thank you for sharing your talent and your process. Good tutorial, and very nice outcome.
Very excited about the technique of using holographic paper plus printouts and reversed glass in a frame for the finished look. I have friends who love science fiction and now I know I can make them something really personalized and awesome for a gift!
Thanks! I keep meaning to make a Dalek one for my wife, the Doctor Who fan in our house :)
Hey, Beetlewing! Dungeon Mistress here. Why is it I am just know seeing this? i love what you are doing with the alcohol inks. You are so talented. Now I have to go looking for the other stuff you've done.
Really nice seeing you here.
Why thank you Mistress!
What a superb technique and the effect is brilliant. Much better with the felt pad. Thank you.
Wanted to play with my alcohol inks on tile but wasn't too sure about it. Looking around some so-so vids, I stumbled across your vid and you have SOOOOO motivated me. AND then those frames? Wow. Then you pulled out the tree AND the robots? LOVE THEM! Thanks! Great video!!!
+ThatNewMommy Thanks for watching!
I think that what you call "juvenile" is people just getting the "wow factor" from something basic. It's not that it's juvenile, it's just that most people who use alcohol inks are not professional artists and maybe just use the same techniques because they're too afraid to try something new. I'm an acrylic abstract/surreal painter/drafter/collage artist and I love trying the weirdest techniques I can dream up. I agree with you that a lot of alcohol ink videos are the same but that's why us weirdos have to make more videos! ;-)
Oh, and by the way, I LOVE your art tiles! Dude, you got it going on!
+DrummerGrrrl Yeah, looking back at that video I sounded pretty mean, lol... wasn't my intention at all! I just got so sick of seeing the same stuff over and over, which is what led me to trying to push the boundaries of the medium. Thanks for watching, and for the compliments! :)
The thing you're finding is a lot of people who are generally into 'crafting' getting their hands on new techniques. The only issue that I find with it is that people just don't break out of the mold. They try something they were taught at a tim holz or stamping class then they go 'teach' it to everyone else and don't think about the possibilities. Its like 'yupo'. Its literally just polypropylene but its being sold as art paper to people who don't know better.
I agree with you, when I was doing my tile I realized it looks like child made. I have been looking for different ideas. You have helped me.
Not even halfway through your video and I'm so happy I found it. Got the inks, got the rubbing alcohol and did the whole 'blobby' tile last night (just to play with and get the hang of the inks, blew air through a straw, dripped on rubbing alcohol, etc), pretty cool but was hoping to find something more advanced (since you see SO MANY really intricate looking tiles on Pinterest and such) and this video is it. Now I realize I actually need that Tim Holtz stamper! Ok...going to finish watching your video now :D
This guy is truly amazing! So talented! I can see these being use as a kitchen back splash, bathroom back splash, etc. Your pictures are good enough to have a showing in an art gallery! My cousin has done this and her work isn't half as good as yours. As a retired professor, I can say that you're a good "teacher", too. All the best, Liz
Thanks Liz, that means a lot to me :)
Thank you for this video. I'm new to using the inks and wanted to see tutorials that went beyond the basic color blobs. You did that! Thanks!!!!
You're welcome, and thanks!
i recently seen one of your older videos. i liked it but it was lacking for me, the designs i mean. ive been searching and searching for other videos from others that would be nicer designs with no luck then stumbled onto this video of yours. your technique has improved so much and developed into even more than what I was hoping to see in my search! great job
Haha thanks Tasha, but this is my oldest alcohol inks video. Does that mean I'm getting worse? ;)
I can totally see you doing a series of those robots in larger scale and having an art show at a gallery!!! Love them!!!
Those tiles look great. Your earlier ones look more like what I consider to be abstract art. I really like the later tiles and can't wait to try this too. Thank you.!
This was a fantastic tutorial and I learned so much. I feel inspired and stretched in my thinking as to what I can apply the alcohol inks to. Thank you so much!
+Christie Zipparo Take that feeling, hold onto it, and never stop running! Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you for sharing all your ideas and accomplishments so far. I looked for more, but none yet. Would be great to see how you are coming along!
Julie
Thanks! - I keep meaning to make another video, but life keeps getting in the way. I'll try :)
New videos up :)
You could always go back in with a sharpie and cover up any white and drop tiny drops of alcohol on it. Great tutorial, thank you! Your work is beautiful!
Oh i found you by accident and thank god i did as you have just answered all my questions. So i can use the inks on Glass, as i too have a stunning old frame years old, but just could not throw away, so i was told to use Mod podge and then use inks, blah blah. Did not work, but thank god it cleaned off so i am starting again. Loved your tiles, the holographic paper is a smart idea, do keep doing them and looking forward to your channel. Hugs Dede xxx
I enjoyed your tutorial very much, those tiles look so sweet!
And I found a way around the repelling-ink tile. You can make an alcohol spray from Sharpie markers and alcohol in little travel-sized spritzer bottles. I used 91% alcohol, not sure if that matters, but that's what I need for other things I do with alcohol, so that's what I have on hand. (shrugs) Tear open the marker, drop in the nib and the ink tube into the bottle (2 or 3oz sizes work best) after cutting open the tube. Not the hard part you'd hold, but the felt-centered part needs cutting open. Fill the bottle with alcohol and let sit for a few hours prior to use. The ink works really well for a solid coating. Haven't found good bottles to try doing your sort of thing with them, but that would be super fun, if I could find such bottles...!
Thanks! I buy my alcohol inks in craft stores, in the scrapbooking section. They're Adirondack brand, found with the Tim Holtz vintage-looking stuff. They come in the bottles you see in my videos, with fine drip nozzles... sold 3 in a pack.
Yup, I own those, too. But some projects work better with a spray dispenser, and others with the drip!
How do you seal your tiles and with what product?! Thank you!!! Your tiles are AMAZiNG...love the colors
Hi Pamela, thanks for watching! I've got a short video that shows what I use, and how.
Stop, stop,,,,,,I love your early ones..it's great that they INYO look 'young'. As an adult artist, I strive for the simplicity & honesty of children in my work. Your early ones are fresh, colorful, and delightful.
Thanks for the tip about felt - wonderful idea.
Hi beetlewing. I'm sure you have a name. You might have said it. Thank you so much for your inspiration and help with ideas. I can't believe how talented and innovative you are with your art. You're a great instructor and a genious artist. I've been a little frustrated and don't just want to do these big globs. You've shown me how to go to the next level and beyond!! Keep videos coming!!
Thanks Judith!
I do have a name, but I haven't disclosed it because I'm not sure I'm quite ready to give up what little Internet "privacy" I have left, haha
Plus, I DO sell my work, so I'm hesitant to let my customers in on ALL of my secrets ;)
Your technique is outstanding. Thanks so much for sharing. Best video I've seen. Love your work.
These are awesome!! You have inspired me to do more :) Thank you. Can you tell me what kind of polyurethane you used? Would I be able to put the tiles on my kitchen wall as a back splash?
Your tips are very helpful. I actually LOVE your approach. Would LOVE to see more videos from you. I watched your video several times and pick up new things each time. Thank you!!!
Thanks! I've made a lot of videos since then, hint hint :)
Thanks for sharing this is my favorite way of doing tiles. I too like the tighter cleaner look. Thanks!
Your tiles are beautiful. I love the detail and the depth of color.
Thanks!
They're gorgeous and definitely more advanced than those you compare yours to. I can't wait to make some! But better to plug your technique as "advanced" or "beyond basic" than knock the others' results as looking "juvenile". It's all art, after all... and you want us to think of you as an artist (and not a name-calling political candidate)!
Love, love, love your techniques with alcohol inks! Your art is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing; I can't wait to try this...
Thank you for the interesting tips about the felt and textured ink. Very interesting results. Congratulations on your marriage and hope to see more of your videos.
Ten thumbs up!! Enjoyed seeing your artwork at the end. Loved the organic feel o your abstracts!
Thank you!
I had no idea you could do so much with the ink. Loved it Thanks.
Awesome! Great ideas, super on technique. Time to try this out! Thanks for the great video on the alcohol inks!
I just watched this tutorial and have to thank you for the great ideas! I will have to watch all your videos now!
+Dawn Miche Thanks Dawn!
Your videos are the most helpful on UA-cam. THANK YOU! I was looking for much more pleasing ways to use alcohol inks and you definitely have it down!
That One Song you did led me to your soundcloud, where I discovered I suddenly no longer want mayo. Just curious, what software do you use?
Hey! Thanks for checking my music out! That's awesome. All I use is FL Studio 10 right now, but it is enough to let me do what I do and experiment with different sounds. I am an amateur at it, but it is something I like to do. The possibilities with that program are endless.
Nice, I use Reason myself. Never could get the hang of FL... it always felt (to me) like wearing someone else's shoes or something, lol.
Cool tiles! Love the effects! Can't wait to try!
Your artwork is simply beautiful. Thank you so very much for sharing your techniques!
+BC TN GAL LIVIN' IN OH Thanks!
Try spraying your tiles with alcohol and wiping dry. Helps me with white spots.
Wow I love them, especially the robots. That's super creative. I ordered a few sets of alcohol ink online and I can't wait to play with them.
love the holograph paper idea! thanks i love your ideas. have really wanted to try alcohol inks with a difference. was looking how to make an oil look, this works.
Thanks so much! Your video was the most helpful of all those I watched.
+PavlatFamily Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you sooo much for sharing . Your technique is diffenetly something I have never seen before and something I will be sure to use :).
Nicely done! You colors,composition and style are wonderful. I've been teaching AI on Yupo paper with some great details with a paint brush! Ink are just so much fun to work with! 😀
+Kellie Chasse (Kellie Chasse Fine Art) Thanks for the kind words! :)
Hi beetlewing, are a talented artist. Thank you for all the great things you can do with alcohol inks. I just started to play with the inks on polymer clay. I'm going to bake my clay first, then see if I can get some great designs on my clay!!
I just come across your video. I love what you are doing with the inks. I've been " playing " with my inks and I love the freedom. I just love the idea of using it on glass. May have to try that. I clean my tiles real good with rubbing alcohol real good before using ink on them. Not sure if that will make a difference for the white spots or not. Thank you so much for sharing. Darlene.
Thank you for this great video!! I am making handmade Christmas gifts this year, and I am looking forward to trying this!! Cannot wait!
Clearance picture frames are a great way to keep the cost down. :)
I use the ink stamper you used on tile to go around edges and it matches the tile work you did
great! U seem a little hard core with your verb age........love your work.....just learned about alcohol inks two weeks ago....keep making your breath-taking art
Your work is amazing!!! I'm going to have a go at the tile. Thanks for your great ideas!
good stuff! thanks for the details on your technique. I just started using the fluffy side of velcro on a small bottle bottom for stamping. so far so good. had to get real creative for supplies and surfaces while in Peru and on limited budget.
Love how you used the glass on the picture frame :)
I'm new to this - I've only done one small tile. About your white spots - do you clean your tile with alcohol before you start? Finger oils will cause that. Thanks - I've learned things from your video!
I mean a tutorial where you charge to learn your techniques, not just a free bee on UA-cam, although they are MUCH appreciated.
Very informative. Thanks for sharing! Loved the brown piece at the 2:37 mark.
+Diane Slaughter Thanks Diane! That piece never got much love from other people, but I always liked it. 'Course half my wardrobe is brown, so...
I found my new hobby! Thanks for sharing!
I always come back to your fire videos when I'm bored. I have all the alcohol inks but am still scared of fire. I will get my courage up soon.
Thanks for sharing. These are truly works of art. I don't quite understand how you got the black & white robot to look like it does. Can you elaborate a little. The colour around it is so precise. Thanks
Thanks Buddy! It's not precise at all, haha... Here's a video showing it taken apart:
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Hope that helps! :)
I enjoyed your video and thank you for posting. I just bought some ink to experiment as a painter. I would like to admonish you on what can be perceived as insulting to many craft people as a juvenile practice which , for them, is experimentation. After all, that is how we all learn. I do not scrapbook, journal, etc however I see the value in it. I am about to go to a hospital to do art therapy with people who would be lucky to pour a drop out of a bottle they are so injured so I am making stencils with hot glue for them to paint over or spray over with acrylic ink. Just thought I would point out people have limitations.
+Martha Nelson You can admonish me all you want. I was very clearly stating "for ME"... "I wanted more out of it", etc.... I understand what you're saying, but I'd like to admonish YOU for implying that I'd say such things about someone who was obviously incapable of more. I'm so tired of this "shame on you for having an opinion because it probably offends someone" attitude the world has these days. I find THAT offensive. What you're saying is nobody can ever teach anything on an advanced level simply because some people can't do it, without the teacher feeling guilty about it. Get a grip.
Thanks for watching.
+beetlewing I totally agree with beetlewing! Too many negative, nasty people out there condemning others out of their own spin, which is perverted. I say live & let live and shut the hell up with your condemning negativity. This guy is nice.
Thanks for sharing your technique. I absolutely LOVE the robots and the tree is my second favorite.
Thanks! Be sure to check out my newer ones for more techniques. That tree sold this weekend - I was a little sad to see it go.
beetlewing I will! Are you on FB as well?
Awesome stuff! Thanks for doing this video. You're doing so well after such a short period. Well done.
Thanks!
I like these I don’t have a lot of room to work but these would be perfect. Thanks for the video!
Do you put the inks right on top of the tiles without sanding or anything? Do they just dry on top or what. The larger rectangles with the turquoise were my favorite. Gorgeous!
Now this was the kind of instructional video I was looking for, just love the look. I am interested in applying this technique to gourds..they have a porous surface, unlike the tile. Would you have any advice along these lines to get me started? Thanks a lot! Bee
Gourds might be hard to work with unless you're doing large areas of color or using some sort of stencil. Alcohol inks are designed for use on non-porous surfaces like metal, glass, tile, etc... The gourds will suck up the ink and not allow the different ink colors to blend like normal, unless the gourd is covered with some sort of clear, high gloss sealer. I'd play around with them on a test gourd first, as the inks can react to some clear coats, causing blistering and flaking.
That said, I HAVE seen alcohol inks used on gourds, usually like a leather dye. For example, if you wanted the whole thing red... or red with a large black diamond or other simple shape that can be masked off. Just don't expect the inks to flow and blend like they do on tiles, unless you come up with a sealer that works well.
Hope that helps. :)
Congratulations on your wedding. Can't wait for your next video. Can you do one painting glass? Would the fire technique work on glass? try it and let us know.
I learned a lot. I’m a newbie so this was helpful. Thank you. I hope you make more videos
Thank you for experimenting and coming up with some great designs & variations. I realy like the small mottled look, it gives it life. Can you go over tiles that are made with the drops on the stamper and get this effect to liven up some tiles that are just plain compared to the art you have created?
If you mean go back and edit tiles you've already done, yes... unless you applied a clear coat it should work fine.
Wow. I could see making my own tiles for a back splash or fireplace surround - if I could get them to come out like yours!!!
Gracias por tu generosidad de compartir tus conocimientos. me podrias decir si se le pone alguna proteccion , barniz o algo para que se pueda lavar si lo ponemos en una pared ?, y si estas pinturas las podemos hacer en casa son las que se hacen con el cartucho de un marcador y alchool ?
Thank you for your video, gave me some inspiration to use my alcohol inks :) Love all your pieces!
Thanks Lorid. Inspiration was the whole point, so I'm glad it helped! :-D
If you wash the tiles with soapy water, rinse well and then clean with alcohol, it really helps with the white spot problem.
I've watched all of your video's and have learned a lot from you. question - have you ever had a problem with ink coming off of the tiles after you have sprayed with sealer?I seal with Helman's poly, 3-5 layers, and have a problem with ink coming off from water.
Ive never had that issue, but I also don't use mine as coasters. For coasters you'd want something much tougher, like maybe a pourable clear resin. All of mine get mounted for wall art, so I haven't really messed with other sealers, sorry.
+beetlewing I actually found a clear coat spray paint that works. It's made to put on car engines and good up to 600 degrees.
awesome work! :) i just bought my first set of alcohol inks and a box of tiles, i'm super excited to get started, but i'm curious...what brand and type of polyurethane spray do you use? i've read that minwax and others that are meant for wood will not work on ceramic tile.
This is what I use:
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Just found you! Beautiful work...great tutorial. Thanks for sharing your expertise!
Printing out the image is genius.
OMG...Your work is amazing. This is the first time that I am going to attempt an art piece for a wall in my home and you have totally inspired me. I have seen other alcohol artwork with the glass and they light it on fire to burn alcohol off. Is that what you do with your artwork or do you just let it dry and then seal it with a polyurethane?
+Trazon McMullen Thank you! To answer your question, I do both... depends on the intended use and medium mostly.
Hi your tiles are great! How do you get them so shiny or seal them?
Like your video. Would have liked if you could say colours you are using for the combinations though
Gorgeous!! I salute your creativity.
Thank you :-)
Thank you very much for all your great ideas! I loved them all!
Just GORGEOUS!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Beautiful work! Can you tell me, if you seal the ceramic tiles what do you use?
Thanks! Here's how I do it:
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Hiya , thanks for such an inspiring and fab video love all the tips and techniques x can i ask you about the last 3 framed ones you shared ? did you print the tree and robot designs onto copy paper or was it slick photo paper ? and secondly did you not colour the robot at all did you just ink on the glass ? thanks in advance xmaggiex
Thanks for the nice comment! I just printed on regular paper, since the inks aren't applied to the paper, just the back of the glass.
Very creative and beautiful, thank you for this......
Very interesting, thank you to share, is it possible to apply on canvas or paper ?
I have seen a few of your videos and love them! I am subscribed. Love how you explain things.. Now, the print outs that you have, like the tree and the robot. Regular computer paper? or do you print out on Yupo? And if regular paper, it reacts well with alcohol inks? Thanks in advance.
+Michelej317 Yep, just regular computer paper. It doesn't react to the inks because I usually let the inks dry overnight before putting the paper in the frame. I didn't wait in the video because I was just quickly showing what it would look like. Thanks for watching!
+beetlewing whoops - I meant I didn't wait in my other videos where I put one together on screen ;)
Thank you! I would have never thought that computer paper would work will with alcohol inks. I will definitely try this. Really love the tree!
+Michelej317 just in case you missed it in the video, the inks aren't on the paper... they're on the back of the glass. The computer paper just has a black tree printed on it.
Ohhhh, Ok....got it, thank you! I will look for that video for sure! I printed out a really nice tree yesterday that I would like to try this on. Thanks!
Love your work! and they are better than the first ones you showed..MUCH BETTER! I am going to try. Also I am a new subscriber...thank you, victoria
Hi Victoria - thanks for the nice comment! ...and yes, you should try. It's fun and relaxing. :)
I will...thank you...
I love your videos thanks for sharing. I am new to alcohol inks how do you deal your tiles? I have failed at this because the acrylic sealer I have used had changed the overall look of the tiles and the ink runs.
Hi Laura. I seal mine with a couple of thick coats of high gloss Helmsman urethane by Minwax, in a spray. This does NOT protect them enough for use as coasters though. I make mine as wall art.
Oh oh ... I'm in trouble... More great art ideas ! So, beetle wing ... You don't put down rubbing alcohol at all ? Have seen that in other vids.
+Jac Cruick Thanks for watching! I don't use much alcohol (if any) when doing the tight patterns with the stamper on tiles. I find I use a lot on yupo paper though, for washes.
Wow! Your work is beautiful! Thanks so much for the cool tutorial. I hope to try this someday! :)
Thanks Lisa! ...and do! It's loads of fun! :)
This is exactly the type of video I was looking for to learn how to create tiles. I want to use them for coaster and I still haven't figured out how to make them not slippery after I seal them. I don't want glasses sliding around on them.
What do you seal the ink with? Do you paint something over the top? Nice job.
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Correct. Just posted another video where I show that. Thanks for answering and watching :)
Yes I like the adult tiles..better than juvenile ones. lol. Great video. Have subscribed too! Hugs from England 😍😍💕👏🏻👏🏻🐶🐶🐶