Description
Book SynopsisLearn everything you need to know to get started with alcohol inks, with step-by-step techniques on creating incredible, bold and colourful, abstract art. As well as paintings, you'll discover inspiration and advice on using the techniques to decorate fashion and home accessories for striking handmade gifts.
Table of ContentsForeword 6
BASICS 8
WHAT IS ALCOHOL INK? 10
KEY INFORMATION 14
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT 20
COLOURS 28
COLOUR COMBINATIONS 32
BASIC TECHNIQUES 36
Paint surface preparation 38
Paint application and painting processes 40
Cloudy: cluster technique 42
Wispy: veil technique 44
Soak: dissolving technique 46
Drift: flow technique 48
Swivel: flourish technique 50
Drops: accent technique 52
SPECIAL MATERIALS 54
Metallic paints 56
White alcohol ink 58
Dark backgrounds 60
Forming circles 62
Stencils 64
PROJECTS 66
PAINTING IDEAS 68
Flowers 70
Goldfish 76
Masking fluid 78
MIXED MEDIA CREATIONS 80
Hand lettering 82
Line art 84
Pencil 86
Acrylic 88
Watercolour 90
Embossing 92
DIY MAKES 94
Resin 96
Ceramic 98
Wood 100
Glass 102
Plastic 104
Seasonal 106
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 108
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 110
INDEX 111
