#90 Tutorial on how to create an airy flower center using alcohol ink

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Colors used - Pitch black, Mantilla black, Shell pink and Snow cap.
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[@smayhew3599]

As usual. I love watching your tutorials Jeanette. Your work inspires me.😊😊 Sheila in UK xx

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you Sheila 😊

[@loranekrizizke2885]

You are so inspiring. Your artistry is amazing. This center is by far the best I've seen. Thank you so much for sharing your talent.

[@SuperCoyote7]

Your work is stunning, glad I heard your name while watching another video. Thanks

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you Joyce 😁

[@jenclark7511]

Wanted to thank you, FINALLY produced something I was happy with after watching two of your videos. So generous of you to share your expertise! x

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

I'm so glad you found my videos helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@islandgypsygirl]

Your centers are the best, your artistry really shows through! Thank you for sharing!

[@theinspirationalpainterspr7698]

Thank you so much for sharing your techniques on alcohol ink painting. I also love to paint flowers with alcohol ink. There are so many fun ways to play with alcohol inks. I never get bored with it! Blessings, Ching-Hui🥰❤️🙏

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

It's a lot of fun for sure. Thank you

[@alicek8789]

Thanks for all these great tutorials because... I am ready...I have the 99% alcohol, I have the proper side of the paper...but I have to share a good laugh at me. When I was 1st reading about compressors..I misunderstood about the power - PSI - I told you I wanted 150 PSI...when I saw the size of that compressor...I laughed and laughed... That size compressor would most likely blow a hole in the paper!! Maybe you don't remember...but it is still very, very funny! Go ahead and laugh (at me)....laughing is good for us!! Your work continues to be very beautiful and your teaching style is wonderful too! Alice K

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

That is funny! I can't imagine the mess that would have made...lol.

[@harrietblank6812]

Fabulous!! You are an excellent teacher. I really appreciate you and thank you for demonstrating this technique. Just got airgun and need to learn how to use it. Thanks again.

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you so much for the kind words. 😊

[@arlenedyne6032]

I also just got mine about 5 days ago, but haven’t tried it yet. I’m definitely gonna give a shot at it today. Eeeeek

[@nixgardner442]

Stunning! Love the different type of centre used! Definitely going to try my luck at ink painting 👏🏻

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

😊

[@barbarawilliams1055]

Thanks! This was a great lesson! I'm so glad I found you!

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you Barbara. I'm glad you found me too!😊

[@gwendlyndomingo7215]

Simply amazing!!!

[@daphnehazell2917]

Stunnnning

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you

[@pamlooman8045]

Beautiful

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

😁

[@loisgiles2719]

So pretty! Thank you!

[@barbararosen1641]

Gives it a different look. Very nice thank you .

[@nanasue4481]

It is BEAUTIFUL! 🤗🙏🙏🙏

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you Nana

[@bevyates82]

I love this. Thank you.

[@arlenedyne1292]

It’s really is stunning. If I could use another word for it I would.

[@Richiedei50]

Brilliant. Thanks a million.

[@barbmelcarek2497]

So lovely! I’m practicing😊

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you so much!

[@ellym279]

I am planning to create it. I hope it will turn out ok.

[@rondasievers4419]

Amazing as always! Can you tell me if all blending solutions are the same? Ranger vs claro vs us art supply which is way cheaper on Amazon. Have you noticed differences?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Hi Ronda and thank you! I rarely use blending solution, so I am unable to answer your question...sorry.

[@LAVINART]

Thank you for sharing! Love alcohol inks!

[@bkrindy9856]

Thanks again for another great video! Always look forward to new ones; I'm really enjoying these flowers and have learned a lot since subscribing. Have you tried Piñata brass yet? Woah! Adds a gorgeous something-something to petals...:)

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you. It's on my list. I've heard good things about it.

[@kjones95472]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this! Do you prefer photo paper over yupo or use it because it’s cheaper. Thanks

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you. I use photo paper bc it's less expensive. Sometimes the inks have a mind of their own and things dont go as planned. I get huge rolls of photo paper from a vendor at work, so I have plenty of it.

[@alliehunter9896]

So beautiful..can this be done on Santorini stones?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you! I've not tried it o Santorini stones. I imagine that if they are sealed with a clear coating to be sure it's not porous, you may be able to.

[@roswithalelieveld2241]

Just beautiful...may I ask with blow dryer you use?

[@originalart888]

Wondering about your airbrush. Mine makes a loud noise all the time as soon as I turn it on; yours purrs quietly only when you actually blow the air. What makes these airbrushes behave differently, do you know?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

It's hard to say. It could just be the brand you have or you could have a leak. Check your hose to make sure it's on tight on both ends.

[@kathleenvix429]

You are an amazing artist. I’ve just started using AI on tile but want to try the Kirkland paper. Is Kirkland the best paper or do you recommend another? Does paper need the three different stealers as the tile?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you Kathleen 😊. I like kirkland paper best. It's nice and thick in comparison to others I've tried. You should seal photo paper with 2 or 3 coats of kamar varnish first and then 2 or 3 coats of the kamar uv protection. When working g with tile, after sealing as mentioned above, you can also resin over it as well.

[@corinneandrew6087]

So simple when you know how. Would you varnish this to keep or resin it?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you. I use varnish

[@lindabridgeman2732]

Love your videos.. I have learned so much from you Question though.. you are dabbing the centre’s with Snowcap is there a substitution for that product? I’ve tried Piñata Blanco Blanco but it seeps right into the black ink?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank so much for watching. I'm glad to know you find the videos helpful. Yes, I am using snow cap for the centers. If you don't have snow cap and want to use Blanco Blanco, try spot sealing the area for your center with Kamar Varnish. It will keep the Blanco from absorbing the color under it. You can also try using acrylic paint instead. Sometimes, the snowcap absorbs the color under it and I spot seal the center area so that it keeps its opacity as I apply my layers. I hope this helps...let me know.

[@lindabridgeman2732]

Thankyou for such a quick reply! Just tried acrylic paint dabs with a micro stick...worked great.. and a white gel pen worked great too!! Woohoo! Happy camper here thanks to your help! One other think I learned from you is to use lots of isopropyl to move the ink to form petals.. my mistake not using enough! Thanks again!

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

@@lindabridgeman2732 I'm so glad I was able to help. 😁

[@jaedo71]

What if I would use one of those white gel pens for the dots?? I have a couple of them

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

That will work too...just a different texture.

[@jaedo71]

@@VivoVintageDesigns lol yes I heard you mention that in the video! I jumped the gun

[@jaedo71]

@@VivoVintageDesigns what pens that they have at hobby lobby will work?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

@@jaedo71 I'm not familiar with products sold at hobby lobby, but a gel pen with a large nib or broad line would work

[@sallybilodeau2817]

Can you use rubbing alcohol for this? (novice here!)

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Hi Sally. You have to use 91 - 99% isopropyl alcohol. If you use a lesser percentage, there is too much water added. Water and ink don't mix so you will find that the ink does not flow freely

[@jillf24]

I guess when you use photo paper as opposed to Yupo or plastic type paper, the dots of ink sink in a bit-I use plastic type paper and when I drop the ink-it starts spreading like wild fire!!!

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

I've used Yupo and tile. The ink does not sink in either surface. The key for me is to have my dryer ready to dry the ink before it starts to get away from me.

[@dmommy]

Where can I get the gel touch new pen?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

It came with the alcohol ink markers, but you can get gel pens on amazon or Michaels...any art or craft store.

[@juliedeaugustine5145]

What is snow cap a paint or ink ?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Snow cap is a mixative (ink). It's thicker than regular inks.

[@bkrindy9856]

Just wondering since I’ve been become an adoring fan and still struggling with my flower centers- is there a reason to use alcohol ink to dot versus a white posca pen?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Thank you! The posca pen lives a solid dot. The snow cap mixative and micro brush leaves a circle with a darker center and by layering it, you get depth, shadow and light.

[@bkrindy9856]

Well that’s exactly why my flower centers appear flat and lifeless compared to yours😂. No substitute for natural talent here but I will never give up trying. Thanks again for sharing your talent.

[@arlenedyne1292]

Can I do this on a canvas. I bought a few canvases from Michaels but I haven’t worked on one yet

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

Yes, you can do this on canvas if you Prime it with Kilz2 first. Works beautifully.

[@arlenedyne6032]

How long should I wait between coats. And then can I use it straight after, or does it take hours to dry

[@bixnash1]

How fumey does it get working with the alcohol?

[@VivoVintageDesigns]

It's not bad if you have good ventilation. I have open windows and a fan going while I'm working.