https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/alcohol-ink-coasters-diy • Posted by studiokatie
I've heard of/seen alcohol ink at craft stores for years now, but I've never known how to use it, or what it's good for. Recently I decided to get some, look up some ideas and give it a go. These would make awesome Christmas gifts, don't you think? Have you ever played with alcohol ink before? I'm just getting started but I love the results!
I've heard of/seen alcohol ink at craft stores for years now, but I've never known how to use it, or what it's good for. Recently I decided to get some, look up some ideas and give it a go. These would make awesome Christmas gifts, don't you think? Have you ever played with alcohol ink before? I'm just getting started but I love the results!
First lightly sand the top of your tiles. This will make the ink stick better. Apply a generous amount of blending solution to your tile. You want to be able to cover the entire top surface. Use a paintbrush to spread it out.
Starting with your first color, Apply a few drops of alcohol ink to your tile. Note- the blending solution must still be wet so you have to work somewhat quickly.
...
Grab your next color and apply drops.
Apply a 3rd color.
Once the alcohol ink has dried, (it won't take long) give it a coat of mod podge or other sealer.
There are different things you can do with the ink: Apply it in drops, like shown in the tutorial. Place a few drops onto the top edge and tilt the tile down so that the ink flows down. Use different shades of the same color. Apply only a few drops so that the white tile still shows.