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Since painting was out of the questions due to the constant rain for nearly 2 weeks, I thought I would share and explain my "must haves" for using alcohol ink. I forgot to mention Kirkland photo paper in the video, but listed it below. If you have any questions regarding a product you've seen me use, but didn't show in this video, let me know in the comments.
***For those of you who wish to help support my channel and keep the FREE tutorials coming, here is the link to my tip jar. Any amount is greatly appreciated and used to purchase art supplies - paypal.me/jeann....
PRODUCT LIST:
*Ranger Air Blower Bulb - amzn.to/3fxpdwN
*Ranger Alcohol Blending Pen - amzn.to/2GnIrWs
*Embossing gun - amzn.to/2R7NCzx
*Revlon dryer - amzn.to/2sHNwWa
*Kirkland photo paper - amzn.to/38tE6gq
*80 set color alchol based markers graphic drawing art dual tip - amzn.to/2Txxt7F
*Uni Posca Pens 29 Colours - amzn.to/2NLkzQp
*Sakura Pigma Micron pen set (6 pens) Black - amzn.to/2O29jPX
*Sakura Pigam Micron pen set (10 pens) Black - amzn.to/2RP6se5
*Master Airbrush and compressor kit - amzn.to/2sMjGjq
*Master Airbrush Premium In-Line Mini Air Filter and Water Trap - amzn.to/2SXrTu9
*Micro brushes 400 count - amzn.to/2v8t15Y
*Precision tip applicator bottles 15 pcs - amzn.to/30FQmYm
*Tim Holtz/Ranger ink stamper with felt -amzn.to/30LYlTD
*Ranger Snow cap - amzn.to/2TPcRbK
*Ranger set of 3 mini misters - amzn.to/2GjsiAY
*Ranger 36 well dry pallet - amzn.to/2Syv4Jg
*10 Piece Round Pointed tip nylon hair brush set - amzn.to/2SB7POP
*Black gel pen fine point - www.michaels.c...
*Fine Point White Gel Pen For Artists With Archival Ink Fine Tip Sketching Pens Drawing Illustration (3, White) - amzn.to/38dqIxf
*Posca pen White .7 nib, set of 3 - amzn.to/2OBvz3a
*Posca pen Black .7 nib - set of 3 - amzn.to/3kY7z8V

[@theresaapana2103]

Thank you for your quick response. I learned how to find the description box (down arrow). Who knew. Thank you

[@nixdanger6733]

Wish i had watched this helpful video before today. So many "must haves" and learnt so much about blowing flowers.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@Anjalifinearts]

Thank you for this beautiful sharing!!! It’s so detailed painting on titles I didn’t knew about painting on tile with alcohol ink so it was very much helpful for me !!

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for watching 😊.

[@dariabuczynski9711]

Nice hearing you are a fellow Jersey girl. You have taught me so much. Thank you.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you Daria. I'm in Morris County. Where are you?

[@elvirtagomez2247]

Very helpful.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

So glad you think so😊

[@angelaklassen7213]

Thank you so much for all the detailed information. I am brand new to alcohol inks and I find your videos so helpful. 😀

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you Angela. I'm glad you find them helpful.

[@nanasue4481]

Yes! Very helpful indeed. Thank you 🙏

[@annreid9172]

Thanks for the great information!

[@llezj]

thank you for all the info. I teach a Mixed Media class here in Milwaukee> Very useful

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you 😊. Glad you found the information helpful.

[@foreveryoung4980]

Tnx for the video. I was excited to create art on ceramic tiles a couple years ago, and now I discarded most of them. They did not sell and shipping would be too high. I sell on ebay my art, now I paint aceo cards using colored pencils/watercolors and acrylic pens, nobody interested in buying tiles. By the way the tiles could be washed with soaking. You can make them into trivets/coasters with resin.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

You're welcome! When I first began using alcohol ink, I sold a lot of coasters, trivits and framed tiles that I resined over. I packed them VERY carefully and thankfully, never had an issue. These days, I get a lot of requested from IG and FB for prints of my watercolor paintings, as I seldom part with my originals. I get to attached...lol. I'm glad to hear that you are selling on Ebay and wish you much continued success.

[@paulettekinasewich6305]

You are Awesome!! I really enjoy your videos!! I am brand new to art in general so your tutorials are extremely helpful and give me confidence to try!! So thank you!!! ♥️

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Music to my ears! Thank so much for the kind words😁

[@areyoukiddingme6741]

I just came across this video and am thankful for it. Thanks for the great advice on products.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

You're welcome...so glad you found it helpful.

[@SuperRocketdog1]

Didn't know about these pens! I'm new to alcohol inks and things I tried were limited so I'm looking at these types of videos to learn. I have a list I need to buy its getting longer and longer! I won't be doing it till the new year. Thank you so very much for all your ideas. It is appreciated.👍🏻👍🏻💕💕💕😍😍😍😍🐶🐶🐶🐶🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ellym279]

Thank you.

[@donnadrake7309]

What a huge help this is! Thank you!

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

That makes me happy to hear. Thank you 😁

[@debbiedennisart]

Thank you for all this information.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

My pleasure.

[@rtcolorgamut1608]

Great video. Thank you for sharing your work. Respect you. Very beautiful video. Success in your work.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you.😊

[@deborahschweers5410]

Thank you so much. Such valuable information.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

😊

[@annreid9172]

Thanks again! Second viewing for me! Great help!

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

So glad you've found it helpful.😊

[@paulawalker9016]

Thanks!!

[@chrisboggs3718]

Love your work...so impressed! Value your opinion, Thank you so much for share your knowledge, they're so informative! I know you said the products that you recommend are in the description below....but I can't seem to find them , am I goofy?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you!😊The product list is there. You may have to click on the arrows to expand.

[@ZER0--]

I am going to buy some of these inks today but I can't afford n airbrush. Maybe a hair dryer with a funnel to concentrate the air flow. Maybe a straw? Anyway I'm waiting for the shop to open, I'm all excited.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Try using the Ranger hand blower. Inexpensive and works great.

[@ZER0--]

@@VivoVintageDesigns Hi again. I'm just replying to another of your videos. Same comment really, in that, I got stung on the price of the alcohol, and that I'm not very good with the paints and respect your work even more. I thought it was an easy technique. Anyway, art is cool. Thanks for your reply.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

@@ZER0-- 😊

[@janec2589]

Your creativity and willingness to share and help others learn is amazing! What PSI do you use when moving ink/alcohol? How many layers of resin do you prefer to use on tile? Thank you in advance!

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you Jane. I prefer a PSI of 30 -40 for flowers. When I resin, I only apply one layer.

[@annpoitras7875]

Thankyou for sharing your tips ! I love your work. I do have a question that I haven’t seen answered anywhere… I live in a cold climate as I think you do too… how do you coat your tiles and paintings in the cold months? Using kryon type varnish and glaze sprays in 20 degree weather wouldn’t work.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

I spray in my basement when it's cold. I open the windows and I have a fan in one to suck the fumes out. I only seal what I sell or give away. The rest are placed in sleeves and kept in a drawer until sold or given as a gift.

[@stacyh.4620]

Where is this Description Box you keep mentioning? I can't find it!

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Glad I was able to help you find it😁

[@WellISaidIt]

Let me start by saying your work is fabulous. Now my question, instead of snowcap do you think one could use white acrylic paint instead with the little brushes? I'm guessing if you can use posca pens which are acrylic paint then you can use paint with a brush. Would love to know your thoughts. Thank you.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

That's a great question and something I've been meaning to try. I think it would actually work better than snow cap bc it shouldn't absorb the color underneath as much or like the snow cap does. I'll give it a go this week and do a video on the results. Thanks.

[@WellISaidIt]

@@VivoVintageDesigns No thank you. At the moment my alcohol inks are the made at home variety with sharpies and didn't want to spend on items if I can use something I have already. Looking forward to that video. Stay safe.

[@theresaapana2103]

What brand of embossing gun do you use and does it have two heat or speed temperatures?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Hi Theresa. The links to all the products used in this video are linked in the description box below the video. Click on "show more " or the arrow pointing down and it will expand. Sorry, it's impossible for me to copy and paste the link here from my phone. The one I use only has an on and off setting.

[@ruthharris4531]

If I told you I want to start with tile what would be the absolute basic necessities you would tell me to get? What ink are you using from the bottles? Thanks. Love your work and your videos are wonderful.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Hi Ruth. I would recommend a basic set of inks including snowcapped and pitch black, the Ranger hand blower and the micro brushes...if flowers are what you desire to create.

[@ruthharris4531]

@@VivoVintageDesigns Thank you, How about the alcohol, I can only find 91% is that doable?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

@@ruthharris4531 91% is fine, but no less than that.

[@ruthharris4531]

@@VivoVintageDesigns Thanks for the info. Now I can start .

[@zzzz3190]

Can you refill posca pens? Or replace the nibs?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

I don't think so, but not sure.

[@ellym279]

I love your tutorials. Is there a reason why you have to run the text? I enjoy just you talking. I hope you don't mind me saying this.💓

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Hi Elly. Thank you. I don't understand what you mean by "run the text".

[@ellym279]

It is my fault. My daughter said I must have turned on Captions. I must have had a Senior Moment. My apologies. 🥰💓

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Oh, that's funny! I have those often...lol.

[@NelsonBobbi]

Hello, what brand name of 8nk do you recommend? Also the tile. I did straight alcohol ink on a tile and it started peeling. Are you using ceramic?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Hi! I use ranger and pinata inks. Both work very well. The tile is ceramic from the home depot.

[@gourdhead22]

If you make a beautiful picture with alcohol ink how do you preserve it. I hear alcohol ink fades. Thanks I hope you do not mind my question. Thanks so much Sheryl 💙🎨💙

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

I use about 3 light coats of Kamar varnish and then 3 of the UV protection. AI can fade over time. I suggest than once you seal it properly, that you display it out of direct sunlight.

[@bkrindy9856]

Hey all- found 91% alcohol at Family Dollar! Maybe it’s all over the place but it’s been so hard to find lately I had to share.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thanks! I'll check it out and stock up.

[@bkrindy9856]

@@VivoVintageDesigns I checked bottle - made in USA. So may be available again on Amazon too.

[@heleneguay7144]

Bonjour, quel vernis pouvons nous utiliser pour sauvegarder les encres faites sur céramique svp?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Hi Helene. I use 2 coats of Kamar Varnish and 2 coats of Karmar UV Protection. I like to add resin to finish it off.

[@heleneguay7144]

Merci beaucoup c est très gentil de votre part .

[@lnijo]

How do you keep the alcohol pen from leaking?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

It kind of works like a marker if you don't over fill it. Just a couple of drops is all you need.

[@pamw.8676]

If I could give you 2 thumbs up, I would.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Lol...thank you!👍👍

[@prange824]

My micron pens seem to dry to fast or they aren't always smooth to use!

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

I have that issue as well.

[@belindaroca4577]

Hi. Just discovered you...🤗You're videos are awesome.. what paper did you use for your black background? Is that ink or the paper is blk?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

I'm so glad you found me and are enjoying the videos. I paint the background black with ink, posca pens or acrylic paint.

[@belindaroca4577]

Acrylic can go on yupo? Or tiles? And the alcohol ink will still work?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

@@belindaroca4577 so far I've only tried it on photo paper, but I don't see why it wouldnt work the same.