Another successful Crafts N Cocktails night with the girls! I experimented with this craft quite a bit before having the girls over. I first learned about this form of artwork on the TV program, The Chew, as part of Clinton's Craft Corner.
Clinton's Craft Corner: Ink Dye Coasters
Clinton demonstrated spraying the tile with rubbing alcohol and then dropping ink paint on the tile to make random designs.
So, off I went to Michael's to find the alcohol inks:
I found it very hard to control the paint, as it kept moving and spreading beyond my desired look. But, the inks were vibrant and even the random designs came out pretty.
My first designs:
I did some more research on Pinterest and found a few tutorials for using these alcohol inks and learned a few more techniques. These techniques use a blending medium, which gives a similar effect as spray with rubbing alcohol. But, placing the ink and medium on a felt pad first allows you to control the effects a little better.
Video Tutorial #1 from Two Peas in a Bucket
Video Tutorial #2 from Two Peas in a Bucket
Here's a link to someone else's blog with step by step directions. Very nice!
So, this time I went to Joann's to find the felt and stamper.
Although, these techniques are geared towards using them on glossy card stock paper or on clear plastic or glass, it worked pretty well on the tiles too and I liked that I could control the designs a little better using the felt stamper. I also like the look of stamping on top of the background colors. But, I had trouble rubbing off the ink to leave a "negative" or white impression of the stamp. It just smudged the ink.
My tiles using these other techniques:
Commence Craft Night:
The girls arrived and after the wine is poured and some snacks were served, the art work began.
I demonstrated the few techniques I learned and encouraged them to put their own spin on it, which they did! As you can see, everyone's art was unique and they all came out great!
Tina's Designs using the stripe technique:
Lana used a couple of different techniques and did a freehand butterfly:
Barbara's Designs (Love how she depicted the ocean):
Beth blended color with metallic silver for this look:
Marie got very creative to make Bamboo to match her daughter's decor:
It was so much fun to see how unique and creative everyone was with their artwork. And, by the way, it's so easy a 6 year old can do it!
Also, keep in mind that you are not limited to doing this on tiles. Although I have some larger tiles that I thought I might try to make a larger design for hang or display.
Let me know if you try these alcohol inks and how it turns out. Have fun!
We did!
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