Thursday, 14 September 2017

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.

Many people would love to have some quality time with the kids by painting, but many parents worry about the potentially lasting damage it could have on their home or possessions. By ensuring that there is a protective surface to prevent anything being painted but the tile, a parent can breathe easy and not have to worry about their valuables.

A generous amount of an alcoholic solution is best for making sure the tile is completely cleaned off and ready to be made into your canvas. It does not take a lot of time, and it can make all the difference between having a beautiful or lackluster tile. Nobody likes little surprises crusted to what is otherwise a beautiful piece of art.

Unlike painting, this art form is more of a process of dropping inks onto an alcohol-coated surface, something that is a little different. People who are more familiar with more traditional forms of painting might find this a little hard to get used to at first. Those who have a background in watercolors might find it more relatable.

The challenging part in adding drops of colors onto the tile is getting the color to go where you want it to go, then trying to get it to stay there. Because of the way liquids move, this is a unique challenge that can be difficult at first, but the effects can be very beautiful. The key is to be efficient in delivering the different colors to the tile.

Before beginning, it can save a lot of trouble and hassle by carefully laying out all the inks that will be used in the process of this art project. Having them in the order that they will be needed is also a very good idea. Just like chefs needing all of their ingredients and supplies where they need it, the artist needs that too.




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