Saturday, July 7, 2018

Painting With Alcohol Ink On Canvas

By David Anderson


Arts and crafts is a fantastic way to explore the creative potential of a person and an even greater way to learn. The best thing about it, however, is the fact that regardless of age, you re always welcome to participate. But how people go about this past time differs from place to place and materials used. One of these materials that make arts and craft so accessible is Alcohol Ink on Canvas.

For starters, what does ink made from alcohol? The simple answer to that question without getting too technical is describing them as solidly based dyes, which happen to be quick drying and acid-free. This type of substance is suited for different type of substances such as glass, metals non-porous plastics and are perfect for scrapbooking and other similar uses.

The second option is a little bit messier, as it requires people to make their own type of ink. On the fun side, it does allow for large amounts of freedom when it comes to creativity. A spirits blending solution drop here and another drop there and the potential to make a combination of colors is virtually limitless. The solution also limits the mess that could potentially happen so that s a plus.

If the second option sounds better than the first that there s some good news. It s possible and doable to make your very own alcoholic ink solution to paint with. All that s needed is a couple of sharpies, rubbing alcohol, a glass jar some scissors, tweezers and something to work on.

It s also not only a great idea but wise a wise one to wear protective gear around your hands. Unless there s a strong prevailing attitude that it will ruin what is being created and your content with paint around your fingernails for the next 2 to 3 days. Not a train smash if you stay at home, different ball game when in a corporate venue on a Monday morning.

Another own related to the work area is keeping the area in which the inks will be based in. Prolonged exposure to the alcohol can mean bad news as it pollutes the air with toxic chemicals which, in the right conditions, mean respiratory problems like asthma and emphysema.

From that point, all one has to do is pull out the plastic bits that are no longer of use, carefully as any spillage means a lot of cleaning afterward. And there you go. Your very own alcohol ink. What is important to keep in mind is that the less ethanol used the more concentrated the color and viceversa.

Using spirits ink for arts and crafts can be fun, and the work produced as a result of it be a sight to behold. But unlike other means of rendering paintings or anything needing a graphic touch. Be it paper, metal or glass, its use is unlike other products and precautions need to be taken in order to avoid inhaling fumes that may cause respiratory problems with prolonged exposure and nails that are hard to clean.




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