I tried to use this masking fluid technique. I bought the masking fluid from art store. I got the Windsor Newton brand but it was thicker than what you show in the video and did not go on smoothly and ended up destroying the alcohol ink below when I removed it. I notice you use a small cup. Are you thinning it with water? Is there a better brand? I went to your Amazon page but didn’t see masking fluid.
Thanks so much, Miriam. This marvelous ruling tool is just what I wanted!!! I had one in college, Lord knows whatever happened to it over the decades, and since I had forgotten about this marvelous tool, I just ordered one from Barb at Joggles. Love watching you play and tutor us in the art of alcohol ink. You are my “go-to” (and I love your giggle.). I’ve learned such valuable information from you. Thanks, again, Miriam.
Hi Myriam, I love your work especially the alcohol ink. Most of your videos seem to be from a few years ago, although some of the comments are more recent. Is that because the more recent ones are on Patreon?
Although I’ve used masking fluid on a much smaller scale, I’m a card maker, I’ve never seen this technique performed in this manner. I absolutely love it!!! Thank you and I’m glad I found you 🧡💛
Just recently found your channel - love your videos! The link for the ruling pen does not lead to the pen - can you tell me the brand and price range for a good quality one please Myrium?
I've never heard of the rolling pen, I've only just found you when I searched in Google for making alcohol inks, so I'm excited because I have only used alcohol inks with polymer clay so I'm excited to find out what else I can use them for, Thanks so much for your tutorials, Gosh I love UA-cam 🤗🙆🏼♀️💐💖
Fun video, and a great idea with the masking fluid ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Those first ruling pens looked like what I was buying but they each came in a little container, I got them from England thinking they were better quality than the ones from China, I paid £26 for them which converted to aussie dollars was $52 but they are so cheap and nasty I could have got exact the same thing from China all cheap and nasty for a few dollars ....I was so annoyed! Just rubbish and the metal is so rough !
I've really been wanting to get some inks & give them a go. I think I will really enjoy them. But I do have to have that pen for my masking fluid with my watercolors. I always enjoy watching your videos. It's like magic. TYFS
Myriam, first, I must thank you for contributing to my ever expanding craft accoutrements occupying real estate in my craftroom--i now have 16 ranger alcohol inks and the cute little metal box in which to store them... second, my husband asked if I'd pick up drinking alcohol as my extracurricular activity as he believes it would be more budget conscious... happy crafting
I'm curious and a seasoned water colorist. Why didn't the dried second layer of masking fluid take off the ink when you removed it from that plastic paper? Seams like the rubbing alone would do that. Thanks for the video.
Hi Will! These are my educated guesses in answer to your question: Alcohol ink has a resin binder built in making it pretty “grippy”. In certain circumstances (like from glass or glazed ceramic tile maybe) dry masking fluid could theoretically lift alcohol ink if the ink had been thinned so much that its binding was ineffective. - Synthetic paper (like Grafix, Yupo) has just enough tooth, however, to grab on to even very thinned alcohol ink and keep it in place. - Finally, unlike pigment-based watercolor, alcohol ink is dye-based so I’d imagine it’s thinner and can therefore seep into the finest tooth. I hope some of that explains it 😅. Thank you for your kind words.
@@MyriamsNature I agree. Also could it be that alcohol ink is ground much finer than pigment in watercolor? Which also could be why alcohol ink is so much more brilliant than watercolor. I know that I am being very technical but I appreciate the way you explain your videos in detail. Thanks
Hi there, joggles no longer delivers to my country. when i go to google Entering "Grafix Opaque White Craft Plastic" I only get thick pp sheets. Is that correct?
I absolutely love your tutorials. You talent is crazy good. I was wondering if you can use this with other mediums loke alcohol inks, or ink refills? Thank you.
Adorable fall scene with such pretty colors! It’s fun watching the effect of tension on the 2 blades of that ruling pen loading up the masking fluid. I love this tutorial, thanks Myriam !
Wonderful picture. Love anything Fall. I stumbled across your channel last year and thought I can do that type of art and watching you explain everything has given me the confidence to try it. Thank you for your videos😊
STUNNING GIRLFRIEND!! I love this! Can you believe I’ve done so many watercolors and never knew this tool existed!! OMGOSH how it will simplify my paintings. Thank you so much for this fun and very informative video. I love how easily you draw such pretty, quaint little scenes that just draw the viewer in. You have so many wonderful talents Myriam, it’s hard to know what to ask for next! For me? Let’s do more alcohol inks on paper, tiles, cloth? Canvas? Sky’s the limit!
I love your videos! They're so refreshing and your laughter and little giggles are heartwarming. Thank you for regularly making my day. Keep safe and keep your charming self. Greetings from Germany x
I've been using masking fluid on quite a few projects lately, and love the idea of the ruling pen! It's not that expensive, either, which is a nice bonus :)
Very interesting. I love to see new things done in the mixed media world and you do a great job of keeping us up to date with this one. This technique has its advantages over other ways of masking but I find I’m attracted to a thinner white liquid masking line. Don’t even know if this is possible with these pens. All in all every kind of technique has its place in producing artwork. Thanks for showing a tool I had never even heard of!!!
Hi Dottie! I’m sorry that I didn’t get this point across... you can make a masking line that is hair thin with this pen. The reason I didn’t is that such a thin line would have gotten lost in a piece like this. Now about the color of the liquid... given that it will be rubbed off I’d love to hear what makes you prefer a white liquid over other colors (I’ve seen cream, grey, and blue so far.) I had never heard of this tool until last year either. 😁 When I finally but got around to getting one I started to see lots of uses for it. I hope you’ll stay tuned to see. Thank you for your thoughtful comment 😘💕.
Myriam's Nature you are so kind in responding to my comment. First , yes, I will be watching for further vids on the use of this tool! So fun! I guess I didn’t describe what I meant by “white line “ being wide. It wasn’t the masking fluid being a particular color, it was after the masking was rubbed off the outline was wide. Gees hard to explain. But I think you said the pen could make a finer line if preferred. So we have arrived!! Whew! 😄 Thanks again! See you soon!
Oh Linda... I am crushed to hear this. I don’t know when it was, or how long such a trauma takes to heal, but I pray that you are not in pain and that your recovery will be as swift as possible. Warm, virtual hugs dear Linda. 💖
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That was so fun ! You're my favorite teacher ever ! I really learned a lot on this video . Thank you so much
I tried to use this masking fluid technique. I bought the masking fluid from art store. I got the Windsor Newton brand but it was thicker than what you show in the video and did not go on smoothly and ended up destroying the alcohol ink below when I removed it. I notice you use a small cup. Are you thinning it with water? Is there a better brand? I went to your Amazon page but didn’t see masking fluid.
Thanks for the link I will watch this also
I just love your videos. And may the inks be kind to you too! X
Thanks so much, Miriam. This marvelous ruling tool is just what I wanted!!! I had one in college, Lord knows whatever happened to it over the decades, and since I had forgotten about this marvelous tool, I just ordered one from Barb at Joggles. Love watching you play and tutor us in the art of alcohol ink. You are my “go-to” (and I love your giggle.). I’ve learned such valuable information from you. Thanks, again, Miriam.
A wonderful tutorial! I think you are responsible for my ever-shrinking wallet though. 😂
Hi Myriam,
I love your work especially the alcohol ink.
Most of your videos seem to be from a few years ago, although some of the comments are more recent. Is that because the more recent ones are on Patreon?
Shout out to lefty's!!!! 👍👍👍 You are awesome. Very precise and clear, I learned something new!!! Thank you. 🙏
Pretty cool!! I’m always amazed at your creativity!! I think you should write a book!!
Although I’ve used masking fluid on a much smaller scale, I’m a card maker, I’ve never seen this technique performed in this manner. I absolutely love it!!! Thank you and I’m glad I found you 🧡💛
Just recently found your channel - love your videos! The link for the ruling pen does not lead to the pen - can you tell me the brand and price range for a good quality one please Myrium?
I've never heard of the rolling pen, I've only just found you when I searched in Google for making alcohol inks, so I'm excited because I have only used alcohol inks with polymer clay so I'm excited to find out what else I can use them for, Thanks so much for your tutorials, Gosh I love UA-cam 🤗🙆🏼♀️💐💖
I never heard of a ruling pen. Thanks for enlightening me. Alsso the masking fluid. I love learning new techniques. Thank you for sharing.
It was my pleasure Linda! I hope you’ll have a chance to try them. Thank you for the kind comment 😊😘💕 .
Fun video, and a great idea with the masking fluid ! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Those first ruling pens looked like what I was buying but they each came in a little container, I got them from England thinking they were better quality than the ones from China, I paid £26 for them which converted to aussie dollars was $52 but they are so cheap and nasty I could have got exact the same thing from China all cheap and nasty for a few dollars ....I was so annoyed! Just rubbish and the metal is so rough !
I've really been wanting to get some inks & give them a go. I think I will really enjoy them. But I do have to have that pen for my masking fluid with my watercolors. I always enjoy watching your videos. It's like magic. TYFS
Myriam, first, I must thank you for contributing to my ever expanding craft accoutrements occupying real estate in my craftroom--i now have 16 ranger alcohol inks and the cute little metal box in which to store them... second, my husband asked if I'd pick up drinking alcohol as my extracurricular activity as he believes it would be more budget conscious... happy crafting
Can you discuss using the alcohol ink pens...I just bought the Artify set of 80 and now I'm stumped on how to use them on ceramic! OUCH!
I love the fact you can laugh at silly mistakes. I can just see you. LOve your videos. Hugs from NC.
I'm curious and a seasoned water colorist. Why didn't the dried second layer of masking fluid take off the ink when you removed it from that plastic paper? Seams like the rubbing alone would do that. Thanks for the video.
Hi Will! These are my educated guesses in answer to your question:
Alcohol ink has a resin binder built in making it pretty “grippy”. In certain circumstances (like from glass or glazed ceramic tile maybe) dry masking fluid could theoretically lift alcohol ink if the ink had been thinned so much that its binding was ineffective.
- Synthetic paper (like Grafix, Yupo) has just enough tooth, however, to grab on to even very thinned alcohol ink and keep it in place.
- Finally, unlike pigment-based watercolor, alcohol ink is dye-based so I’d imagine it’s thinner and can therefore seep into the finest tooth.
I hope some of that explains it 😅. Thank you for your kind words.
@@MyriamsNature I agree. Also could it be that alcohol ink is ground much finer than pigment in watercolor? Which also could be why alcohol ink is so much more brilliant than watercolor. I know that I am being very technical but I appreciate the way you explain your videos in detail. Thanks
Sorry that is along the explication you had.
Only alcohol will remove the ink. Perhaps there is no alcohol in the masking fluid
Hi there,
joggles no longer delivers to my country.
when i go to google Entering
"Grafix Opaque White Craft Plastic"
I only get thick pp sheets.
Is that correct?
That turned out really beautiful!
Another super cool and wonderful project. Your talents are a blessing! Be safe, be well! Hugs 🤗😷❤️
Thank you so so much Dawn! May you and yours be healthy, happy, and safe! 😘💕
I love ❤️ your video. I bought all the inks and masks etc but am too chicken to try! I'll keep watching and maybe I'll get my courage up!
I absolutely love your tutorials. You talent is crazy good. I was wondering if you can use this with other mediums loke alcohol inks, or ink refills? Thank you.
I always learn so much from you! Thank you for making these videos!
Is it normal that thé pigments of my ink sink down the bottle when mixed with alcohol ? Thank you for answering.
Will alcohol ink backgrounds need a sealer sprayed on to prevent rubbing off of Yupo?
I thank you for this vid I just bought a pen to play with but wasn’t sure how to start. Your so much fun. Thanks for you time 🤗
I have done quite a bit of watercolor painting using masking fluid. That pen will be in my kit by the end of the week!
This is so lovely! ❤️Myriam, you are a real talent! ❤️
Awww, thank you Yvonne... What a nice thing to say !! 😊😘💕
I love how you show so well what you're doing. Best I've seen on any video so far! Thank you!
Ive been making alcohol ink work for years now and i had no idea masking fluid would work with alcohol inks, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the wonderful new tool! I think it would be fun to create a mirror image of parts of a stencil using it with masking fluid.
You’re amazing Myriam! So glad I found you!🥰
Found the new ones. Don't know why I didn't get it in email. Oh well. I know you are good, so I am happy!
So cool! Thank you so much for sharing!😊
You are totally cool! Love you lr warm and funny tutorials ♥️♥️♥️
I cant find a description box for your product 's I would love this pen!
Thank you Myriam! I have one of these put away and totally forgot about it.
Adorable fall scene with such pretty colors! It’s fun watching the effect of tension on the 2 blades of that ruling pen loading up the masking fluid. I love this tutorial, thanks Myriam !
Many thanks for that JL ! I’m delighted that you enjoyed this 😀😘💖!!!
I love your videos. You are a talented artist and wonderful teacher.
This is the first time I heard about a ruling pen. Thank you for sharing!
I really want to do a stained glass mosaic type of project.
I love it💜 I’ll have to show my husband 💜
Very nice. I’m going to try!☀️
I think this is amazing. Thank you
You are a great teacher. Thank you.
Oh, I really love this one🤗💜
Wonderful picture. Love anything Fall.
I stumbled across your channel last year and thought I can do that type of art and watching you explain everything has given me the confidence to try it.
Thank you for your videos😊
You are so very welcome Heidi! Thank YOU for your kindness! 😊😘💕
I absolutely LOVE your giggle! Thank you for great tutorials and a smile on my face every time I watch one!
Oh thank you, thank you Cindy!
Love this Myriam...
This is wonderful!
Cool! Looks like a lot of fun.
Beautiful and unique!
Love this
Do more
Fantastic
STUNNING GIRLFRIEND!! I love this! Can you believe I’ve done so many watercolors and never knew this tool existed!! OMGOSH how it will simplify my paintings. Thank you so much for this fun and very informative video.
I love how easily you draw such pretty, quaint little scenes that just draw the viewer in. You have so many wonderful talents Myriam, it’s hard to know what to ask for next! For me? Let’s do more alcohol inks on paper, tiles, cloth? Canvas? Sky’s the limit!
I love this! Thank you for sharing! Stay well, Myriam.
Thank you, thank you SueEllen! May you and yours be healthy and safe. 😘🌸💕
I love your videos! They're so refreshing and your laughter and little giggles are heartwarming. Thank you for regularly making my day. Keep safe and keep your charming self. Greetings from Germany x
Great tutorial Myriam, I love the result. I never thought of using masking fluid with alcohol inks, thanks.
I've been using masking fluid on quite a few projects lately, and love the idea of the ruling pen! It's not that expensive, either, which is a nice bonus :)
Hi Myriam,
That is a awesome tool and the out come is beautiful. Thank you for being an amazing teacher and artist.
Love it!
Very interesting. I love to see new things done in the mixed media world and you do a great job of keeping us up to date with this one. This technique has its advantages over other ways of masking but I find I’m attracted to a thinner white liquid masking line. Don’t even know if this is possible with these pens. All in all every kind of technique has its place in producing artwork. Thanks for showing a tool I had never even heard of!!!
Hi Dottie! I’m sorry that I didn’t get this point across... you can make a masking line that is hair thin with this pen. The reason I didn’t is that such a thin line would have gotten lost in a piece like this. Now about the color of the liquid... given that it will be rubbed off I’d love to hear what makes you prefer a white liquid over other colors (I’ve seen cream, grey, and blue so far.)
I had never heard of this tool until last year either. 😁 When I finally but got around to getting one I started to see lots of uses for it. I hope you’ll stay tuned to see. Thank you for your thoughtful comment 😘💕.
Myriam's Nature you are so kind in responding to my comment. First , yes, I will be watching for further vids on the use of this tool! So fun!
I guess I didn’t describe what I meant by “white line “ being wide. It wasn’t the masking fluid being a particular color, it was after the masking was rubbed off the outline was wide. Gees hard to explain. But I think you said the pen could make a finer line if preferred. So we have arrived!! Whew! 😄 Thanks again! See you soon!
Amazing as always - thank you for the inspiration.
I love all the ideas you give me and then the "how to". Fantastic Miriam!
That was so fun to watch! Thank you Myriam!❤
I’m so glad! Thank YOU Tammi! 😊😘💕
Nice to see you doing more alcohol ink painting 🌟
Thanks Linda 😘 I kinda have to go back and forth... some viewers prefer resin, some alcohol ink... and then there’s me, who loves to do everything 😅😅!
Myriam's Nature I haven’t done either for a while , had another fracture in my back.
Oh Linda... I am crushed to hear this. I don’t know when it was, or how long such a trauma takes to heal, but I pray that you are not in pain and that your recovery will be as swift as possible. Warm, virtual hugs dear Linda. 💖
Myriam's Nature thanks 😊