Here's a video that I did that explained the whole process of attaching aluminum to the cardstock. ua-cam.com/video/xbJGpunxPo0/v-deo.htmlsi=UwGgfc5c3DqZXAl6 I hope that you give this technique a try!
It isn't necessary. The alcohol inks won't chip off or move. If you're going to have your piece in a very bright area I would consider using a UV spray. I love alcohol inks but they aren't nearly as lightfast as acrylic paints.
I like to use tin tape because it has a strong adhesive that I can apply directly to 110lb cardstock. If I'm using aluminum foil, I use a good quality glue like Art Glitter glue, but any PVA or wood glue will also work. To see a detailed video about how to do this, check out this video that I created: ua-cam.com/video/xbJGpunxPo0/v-deo.htmlsi=P3kAusE0QAL2kkmi
If you're curious about how I adhered the foil to the cardstock, check out this video next! ua-cam.com/video/xbJGpunxPo0/v-deo.htmlsi=oaNSaeoS-N252ezq
Thank you. Using the brush on top of colour was exactly what I wanted to see 👍🏽
You're welcome, I'm so glad that you found this video helpful and useful. Thanks for watching!
The cards are beautiful!
Thank you!
I've found it easiest to just tape the foil to the back of the cardstock....folds beautifully, then tape. Done.
Good tip about using iso alcohol!
Oh nice! I didn’t even think of that! Thanks for sharing!
Beautiful ideas. I can't wait to try it myself. Thank you!
Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. I hope that you give this a try, it's so fun! Thanks for watching!
How do you put the aluminum on to your cardstock? This is beautiful. I would love to try this
Here's a video that I did that explained the whole process of attaching aluminum to the cardstock. ua-cam.com/video/xbJGpunxPo0/v-deo.htmlsi=UwGgfc5c3DqZXAl6
I hope that you give this technique a try!
Can and should you seal the surface?
It isn't necessary. The alcohol inks won't chip off or move. If you're going to have your piece in a very bright area I would consider using a UV spray. I love alcohol inks but they aren't nearly as lightfast as acrylic paints.
How do you adhere the foil to 110# cardstock? What kind of glue do you have to use to get it to stick onto the cardstock really good?
I like to use tin tape because it has a strong adhesive that I can apply directly to 110lb cardstock. If I'm using aluminum foil, I use a good quality glue like Art Glitter glue, but any PVA or wood glue will also work. To see a detailed video about how to do this, check out this video that I created: ua-cam.com/video/xbJGpunxPo0/v-deo.htmlsi=P3kAusE0QAL2kkmi
Nice! I watched a video where they used metals (paperclip, washer, etc) under the foil creating embossed effect on the foil.
Thank you! Wow, that's a brilliant idea, I'm going to have to try that myself. Thanks for sharing such a great tip!