Using Alcohol Inks On Ceramic Tiles

Alcohol ink tends to flake off ceramic tile if it is not sealed.

Using alcohol inks on ceramic tiles.

Alcohol inks are being used to dye fabrics of all kinds from cloth shoes to pillows and bedsheets. How to use alcohol ink on ceramic. Looks like it s snowing on 1 3 of the tile. I did shake the can well before i sprayed.

Although they work better on certain types of paper. I was disappointed when i used krylon uv resistant gloss and it changed the colours of one tile and added little white blotches to another. Use this method to make cloth scarves tablecloths and even sewing fabric. Pour some rubbing alcohol into a small jar and use the paint brush to dab the alcohol all over the shiny surface of the ceramic tile.

Tile painting is popular because tiles are smooth and non porous allowing the inks to flow beautifully. Glass and ceramic tiles. Metal is a favorite surface among artist for creating gallery. We re trying to decide which project to start with and we re leaning toward either paper greeting cards or tiles.

I am new to alcohol inks and am really enjoying doing the tiles. Link to a great youtube video and a source for supplies. Since glass is a non porous surface it s a great option for mixing layering and scraping away layers of dried ink to create a range of different designs. It s also possible to use alcohol inks to paint on fabrics as if using watercolors on paper.

You want a nice thick layer of alcohol that is just sort of floating on the surface of the tile. To make the swirls on the saucer i used the same technique that i used on the alcohol ink art. The liquid retention usually is able to the keep the alcohol on the tile edges without spilling over. After the fire has burned out the glass will be completely dry.

Use 91 rubbing alcohol for best results the stuff at the dollar store is usually only about 70 so check the pharmacy section at a grocery store. If you missed that tutorial don t worry it s so easy. Where to use alcohol inks. I just dropped a few spots of ink along with a few drops of alcohol blending solution onto my ceramic saucer and used my straw to blow the ink around.

Alcohol ink and glass can create an almost stained glass effect but without all the work of carefully soldering panes of glass together. You can buy the ink here. Alcohol inks can be used on pretty much any non porous surface that you can think of and a few that are porous think paper. Many alcohol ink artists paint on ceramic tile.

Tutorial about using alcohol ink on ceramic tiles and yupo paper to create beautiful works of art.