Alcohol Inked & Stamped-Due April 11

NancyL said:
I'm hoping your are hooked on alcohol inks.
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Yes, I am hooked! I only have a few colors of ink so far and want to get more. And I want to learn more about different techniques that can be used with alcohol ink. I have that book you recommended, but I was impatient to get started, so I just mixed a bunch of ink until I liked the way it looked. It’s a medium that I definitely want explore and learn more about.
 
I just made my base alcohol ink layers and really got into the vibe of this...I watched several new utubes on it.
After adding the inks and the blending alcohol I added Foam from after shave and then merged each together to get a very underwater cool effect.
I blow-dry them on low heat. Also, added some gold mica pigments. So much fun and a great diversion from the everyday stuff.
 
I also love alcohol inks. I've used them in the past, but now I'm trying to learn how to really use them. I have a really great book on them and have been watching several you-tubes. One thing that is stressed is that you should try to have good ventilation. If it's warm enough (which isn't the case here), you should have an open window and a fan. Otherwise, a fan. They also stress wearing a mask and, if you are going to be working a lot with them, to invest in a respirator mask or at least wear some kind of mask covering nose and mouth. It was also suggested that you wear disposable gloves. I have noticed working with them in the past that they can be pretty strong. Now that I've learned to use 91% or 99% alcohol with the inks, fumes are stronger. Just wanted to put this out there to let everyone know. I have noticed that a lot of you-tubers do not wear masks or gloves but just thought I'd mention this in case anyone is interested.
 
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Sometimes I wear gloves and sometimes not. If I don't want them on my hands, I wear disposable gloves. I usually open the window a bit. I oten do not close the door all the way. Mollie, those are good safety tips.
 
Are the fumes really that dangerous? I think that's a really good point, individuals on YouTube and people I see working with them very rarely use safety precautions but it sounds like it's much more advisable than is kind of obvious since it's not as visible to see people utilizing safety equipment/precautions.
 
Maxtastic said:
Are the fumes really that dangerous? I think that's a really good point, individuals on YouTube and people I see working with them very rarely use safety precautions but it sounds like it's much more advisable than is kind of obvious since it's not as visible to see people utilizing safety equipment/precautions.
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I think it is if you are all doing this all day with no ventilation and doing large pieces. I've seen many people doing alcohol ink are without precautions like masks.
 
As a person who rarely wears gloves for alcohol inks, I can't ever seeing me in a mask for them. If I was planning to later do something that it would matter if my fingers were not pristine, I would wear gloves. Right now I have blue AI in2 of my sets of cuticles.
 
NancyL said:
Swap Due Date - Friday April 11th
Signup/withdraw date - none
Number of Cards - 3 for 3 or 6 for 6
Number of participants - Unlimited
Medium: Alcohol inks & a rubber stamped image on acetate

When I was making my zines for Leydab's mail art swap, I experimented with another way of using alcohol inks as a background. ATCs are a smaller size but still look impressive. I think it is easier to give directions for these ATCs. I don't think a posted picture would help.

1. This step can be first or last. Create a base for your ATC. Thin cardboard like from a tea or cereal box, or water color paper are good choices.
2. Create your alcohol ink layer. I use yupo but the glossy backs of greeting cards also work. You do need something that is nonporous. You can make alcohol inked blobs or lines. Cover all of your surface with colors. I also do this layer on a larger size that an ATC. And then cut that into ATC sizes. Let that dry.
3. You need a clear surface. I use acetate and I've used both the stiff kind or the floppy kind. Right now I favor the floppy kind. Sometimes you can find this in packaging. I cut this into ATC sizes. If you put paper behind it, it is less easy to lose. I find that if I drop it on the floor, it is almost impossible to find.
4. Choose a rubber stamp. use it on one of your acetate pieces. I use black Stazon ink. I will try the stamped piece on differnt Yupo pieces until I find the one I like the best. The first one you stamp may not be the image you like. This is the part that you might have to redo.
5. Attach the clear layer to the yupo layer. You can glue it, staple it, tape it..whatever. I like tying mine with 2 short strings.

You may use the same rubber stamp image on all your cards if your backgrounds (the alcohol inked layers) are different. Or you may use a different one for each ATC.


The Nitty-gritty- Send all of your ATCs in sleeves. Use washi or painters' tape to connect your cards or put them into a holder. Do not send them loose in your envlope.
I will provide mailing envelopes for everyone.
Everyone must send a label or piece of paper with your mailing address.
US players send along a forever stamp.
International players, I will provide postage.

Who is ready to make some alcohol inked ATCs with stamped images?

1. Me
2. wildholly
3. Maxtastic
4. Donnacr
5. LindaRae
6. leydab
7. EO1060814
8. huddlestonmollie
9. les342
10. An.M.Sudyka
11. ThouArtDelyrias
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Add me please - thanks!
 
leydab said:
This was a fun process.
I found out that my favorite Versafine ink doesn't work with acetate but StazOn does; that the alcohol dries very fast and that using a straw works well for moving the ink around.
Thank you Nancy for the swap!
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I love how you created the face formation from the background.
 
NancyL said:
Swap Due Date - Friday April 11th
Signup/withdraw date - none
Number of Cards - 3 for 3 or 6 for 6
Number of participants - Unlimited
Medium: Alcohol inks & a rubber stamped image on acetate

When I was making my zines for Leydab's mail art swap, I experimented with another way of using alcohol inks as a background. ATCs are a smaller size but still look impressive. I think it is easier to give directions for these ATCs. I don't think a posted picture would help.

1. This step can be first or last. Create a base for your ATC. Thin cardboard like from a tea or cereal box, or water color paper are good choices.
2. Create your alcohol ink layer. I use yupo but the glossy backs of greeting cards also work. You do need something that is nonporous. You can make alcohol inked blobs or lines. Cover all of your surface with colors. I also do this layer on a larger size that an ATC. And then cut that into ATC sizes. Let that dry.
3. You need a clear surface. I use acetate and I've used both the stiff kind or the floppy kind. Right now I favor the floppy kind. Sometimes you can find this in packaging. I cut this into ATC sizes. If you put paper behind it, it is less easy to lose. I find that if I drop it on the floor, it is almost impossible to find.
4. Choose a rubber stamp. use it on one of your acetate pieces. I use black Stazon ink. I will try the stamped piece on differnt Yupo pieces until I find the one I like the best. The first one you stamp may not be the image you like. This is the part that you might have to redo.
5. Attach the clear layer to the yupo layer. You can glue it, staple it, tape it..whatever. I like tying mine with 2 short strings.

You may use the same rubber stamp image on all your cards if your backgrounds (the alcohol inked layers) are different. Or you may use a different one for each ATC.


The Nitty-gritty- Send all of your ATCs in sleeves. Use washi or painters' tape to connect your cards or put them into a holder. Do not send them loose in your envlope.
I will provide mailing envelopes for everyone.
Everyone must send a label or piece of paper with your mailing address.
US players send along a forever stamp.
International players, I will provide postage.

Who is ready to make some alcohol inked ATCs with stamped images?

1. Me
2. wildholly
3. Maxtastic
4. Donnacr
5. LindaRae
6. leydab
7. EO1060814
8. huddlestonmollie
9. les342
10. An.M.Sudyka arrived
11. ThouArtDelyrias
12. RosemaryR
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I'd like to join please!
 
Stazon is my ink of choice. I used different face stamps as I feel they are most dramatic on the alcohol inked surfaces.
 
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