Description
Book SynopsisPour and paint your way to stunning fluid effects. In Creative Alcohol Inks, artist and Instagrammer Ashley Mahlberg of @inkreel shares step-by-step techniques for creating spontaneous, organic effects with this vibrant transparent medium.
- Get an overview of essential materials, substrates, and finishes.
- Explore techniques for applying alcohol inks, such as pouring, creating texture, lifting, masking, adding embellishments, and more.
- Learn helpful troubleshooting tips and tricks.
- Use what you’ve learned to create one-of-a-kindartworks and stylish projects.
Find your creative flow with
Creative Alcohol Inks!
Perfect for creative beginners, the books in the
Art for Modern Makers series take a fun, practical approach to learning about and working with paints and other art mediums to create beautiful DIY projects and crafts.
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1 Essential Supplies
Alcohol Inks
Blending Liquids
Air Tools
Surfaces & Substrates
Other Supplies
Sealants
Setting Up a Workspace
Working Safely
2 Basic Techniques
Alcohol Ink Wash
Stippling to Create Blooms
Blending Metallic Mixatives
Spraying
Masking .
Lifting
Drawing over Washes
Stamping
Embossing Powder
Plastic Wrap
Adhesive Stencils
Adding Texture with a Catalyst
3 Inspiration, Color & Composition
Finding Inspiration
Color Basics
Color Schemes
Color Studies
Creating Compositions
4 Finishing Techniques
Sealing Your Work
Mounting Yupo Paper to Board
Applying Resin
Options for Framing
Creating Fine Art Prints
5 Alcohol Ink Projects
Alcohol Ink Painting on Yupo
Porcelain Picture Frame
Tree Silhouette & Night Sky Painting
Modern Ornament
Ocean-Inspired Textured Painting
Abstract Coasters
Mini Abstract Landscape
Crescent Moon Painting
Circle Painting
Geometric Painting
Custom Greeting Cards
Alcohol Ink Painting on Gessobord
Resources
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Index
