Get Crafty With Alcohol Ink Tiles

By Amy Green


There are many benefits of getting artistic, and many people enjoy the therapeutic nature of painting and the way it builds on fine motor skills. These activities can be made even better when they are done socially with friends or family members because it can make it a bonding experience that is memorable for everybody. A lot of people are trying alcohol ink tiles because they are simple and inexpensive.

When gathering the necessary supplies it is easy to stay within a modest budget, but there are premium materials that can be purchased at a higher price if this is intended to be a higher quality piece. Some of the necessary supplies include nonporous tile coasters, inks, felt, paint, brushes, glue, wax paper, and spray sealer. It is important to choose all the colors you will need to create your masterpiece.

A lot of people are familiar with the expression, "It's the thought that counts, " when it comes to gifts. Nothing shows more thought, time, care and effort than giving the gift of a well-crafted art project. After completing one of these tiles, a very good way of putting it to good use is by gifting it to someone who means a lot to you, strengthening the relationship.

Wax paper is usually the recommended material to use as a protective surface when doing this type of painting. Especially if you are indoors and painting with little kids, there is always a risk of leaving stains on the carpet, walls, table, and whatever else the kids can get their hands on. Using a disposable material as a spill canvas can prevent catastrophe.

Before adding color to the tile, it is highly important to make sure it is cleaned of completely first with an alcoholic solution. Failing to do so can result in irregularities like hairs or small dead bugs being a part of your beautiful artwork. While the best artists are innovative, it is hard to make that work for a Mother's Day project.

While the process of making art this way may be a little different than some people are used to, it is something that is still very easily done. The process is somewhat similar to watercolors in that the artist is dealing with liquids interacting together. The trick is to get used to the dropping process.

Those who have more of a slow and steady pace to art might have a difficult time with dropping colors in at first. Because of the liquids involved, the colors have a tendency to wander from where the artist intended them to go. This can make the end result very beautiful, but it can sometimes make it hard to create what you see in your head.

It is very important to have everything placed and ready to go before getting started. Once the project begins, there will be no time to fumble around and look for that one special color that you need. Carefully setting out all the inks that will be used in the order they are needed in is most helpful.




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