Alcohol Ink Art Tutorial - Primed Stretched Cotton Canvas - Mermaid

I'm using alcohol inks on cotton stretched wooden canvas that is ALREADY bought pre primed, NO need to Prime with Gesso of you canvas is bought like this, cheaper canvases are generally not primed, if this is your case paint on 2 layers of gesso first.
For this video tutorial (which is very long so try not to fast forward if you can bear it and also apologies for the low volume, I've since changed my microphone!)
In the start of the video I am using pure isopropyl alcohol in a small bottle with the red lid, this is my blending solution.
For the glitter, I applied mine with a paintbrush and used a glitter glue or you can use an acrylic glue or Modge Podge type glue :)
Enjoy this video and happy arting ❤
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Materials used in this video:
💙 STRETCHED CANVAS
100% cotton stretched canvas pre-primed NO NEED TO PRIME WITH GESSO -
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🔹Alcohol inks by Tim Holtz
🔹Pinata Metallic Brass Alcohol Ink
🔹 99% Isopropyl alcohol as a blending solution in a small bottle for easier pouring
🔹Small hairdryer
🔹Pixie airbrush compressor
🔹Pebeo Gedeo gold leaf sheets
🔹Pebeo Gedeo Mixtion Relief Gilding Paste
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[@rtrenery1]

I appreciate your long video. Full of details explaining your great techniqued. If other viewers find it too long..... they can fast forward. Very simple solution.

[@EdnaWargon]

🥰🙏 thank you

[@dawnbetrus]

Please don’t shorten your videos as they are really informative ❤️ look forward to seeing more..

[@mariangraham9074]

I'm late to your videos but seeing that you don't just sit down & get the outcome you want gives me hope! This is stunning but I love all the art projects I've seen so far! Thanks for sharing.

[@EdnaWargon]

What a lovely compliment 😊 I have to admit, I watch a lot of youtube and I always forward the talking bits and fast forward to the point of the video so I'm so happy you appreciate this about my videos, literally one of the best compliments I've received in all these years I've been around 😊 Welcome to my channel Marian, so happy to know you're watching 👀 😀 😊 ❤️

[@MsHazza73]

The longer videos are where we learn, and with alcohol inks every single piece is a different story so every tutorial helps. I used to think alcohol inks were simply a ‘throw it down and hope for the best!’ sort of craft...I’ve since learnt they can be manipulated very beautifully into artworks that I’m now trying to replicate. You are definitely a talented artist Edna and I love your colour choice here. This is the first video I’ve seen of yours, recommended from KZbin, but it won’t be the last. Thanks for this great video. 🙏🏼💙⭐️🤍

[@EdnaWargon]

What a lovely comment Megan, thank you 😊 inks are definitely harder than they look but so satisfying 😍

[@CrystalsArtClasses]

Ty from a Alcohol ink user!

[@chandraheidel355]

This turned out great! Very therapeutic to watch. I don't mind long videos! So easy to pause and pick back up later ❤

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Chandra, I'm glad and you're so right, pause and come back. At least you get to see the entire process, best way to learn 🥰

[@shaz8486]

Lovely piece I also like watching in real time...all those fast toward ones that are a few minutes long I don’t bother watching I don’t learn anything...I love video’s like yours and several other alcohol artists that I watch that do great tutorials .... I don’t see the point in watching something that you can’t try to learn from....thank you for another great video 💙💙🎨🖌

[@EdnaWargon]

What a lovely comment Shaz, thank you so much and thanks for watching 😉

[@emilyl.1458]

This is positively stunning! Watching this has sparked a fire in me to pull my inks out and play so thank you so much for that!

[@EdnaWargon]

My pleasure Emily, have fun with your inks 🤗😘❤️

[@likenone73]

Pleased don’t cut your videos it’s very helpful! People can Skip forward if they need to....

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks my dear, 😍😍😍

[@xDeadlyQueen]

I was just going to say the same 🤣 I just clicked on this video and needed all the info she stated ❤️

[@artcreationsbydar]

Totally agree! :)

[@shanashomediycrafts]

I agree

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Shana, appreciate your lovely comment, 💙💙💙

[@SezCreate]

I am definitely going to try and do my paintings on canvas!!! Nara and yupo are tricky to get my hands on!!! Also your voice is super calming and relaxing!

[@valerieoberleexec-artist]

This turned out gorgeous! Do not cut. I watch every minute with great interest. And, you have such a pleasant voice!♥️

[@EdnaWargon]

My pleasure Valerie, happy your watching 💞

[@barbmelcarek2497]

Just love watching you work. Thank you for leaving them in real time. I can’t learn much from those fast ones☺️. Beautiful piece!

[@EdnaWargon]

You're welcome barb, and thanks for watching 😉🌷

[@njow7586]

Love how you didn’t skip your videos. This is beautiful. I didn’t know you could do this directly on canvas. I have been prepping mine with Kilz as I was told that’s the only way to use alcohol ink on canvas 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@laurenvanschajik]

This is STUNNING 🌟 .. also the birds singing in the background, I feel so relaxed and happy 🐦

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Lauren, glad it made you zen 😍 love your name btw, reminds me of the British designer, Laura Ashley 😊

[@usherl250]

Love the pop of glitter...just the right amount. 🤗🤗🤗

[@angelawhite9505]

I love your work......brilliant. I also like that you don't mix so many colors so your work is vibrant and not muddy. Thanks for sharing.

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Angela 👍💋💋💋

[@Gennytrot]

This is absolutely gorgeous and it encourages me to go on canvas instead of Yupo or Nara paper. Nice piece, bravo!

[@EdnaWargon]

My pleasure 🙏 ☺️

[@lorettaparish1352]

Thank you for Not speeding up your video and for Not cutting it in half. I appreciate you for sticking to how You want to share your knowledge with us. You didn't have to..🤗

[@EdnaWargon]

What a lovely comment Lorreta 🥰

[@vickiwykes1511]

You have so inspired me! I didn't realise you could use alcohol inks on canvas. I am so excited to try this 😀😀😀

[@EdnaWargon]

So happy to inspire, thanks for watching Vicki😍

[@sherryleggett1612]

Stunning! I loved the angled design and Dina double take when you filled that corner but by the time you were done it was perfect. Painting on the gold was the final touch.

[@mjmc6785]

Lovely instructions.. maybe don't talk while the air gun is running. It makes you very difficult to hear

[@debdennis7853]

Loved watching this video - learned so much! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@EdnaWargon]

You are so welcome!

[@arlenedyne1292]

Oh and I must tell you I think this piece is stunning. You’re extremely talented

[@DisplayofColor]

I absolutely luv what you said write at the beginning of your video. 😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Bravo! I found your piece gorgeous!! 😍 I luv being able to see the entire process start to finish and appreciate you also sharing what your doing and your thoughts behind what and why you are choosing to do what you do. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏻🙂 If you use a heat gun, it’s best on ceramic tiles, or heavy Yupo paper, as there are two weights. They heavy Yupo paper can withstand more heat, it will buckle, but then lay back flat down once cooled. You of course do not want to use extreme heat on Yupo paper, as you staged your can warp, melt, and burn the synthetic paper. A lot of heat guns have an adjustment of heat temps, and some, like my own, have even a cool setting. It’s best to use cold air as it allows for your inks to not dry too quickly, the warmer the air the quicker the alcohol evaporates giving you a lot less working time. You get more working time if you use blending solution, or blending solution mixed with alcohol, but it still will dry much much quicker than using cool air. Making it much harder to be able to do specific AI (alcohol ink) techniques and blends. And blending solution is not cheap considering the small size of the bottle. May I suggest muting your sound, as you narrate? Or perhaps wait when you aren’t using your hair dryer? I don’t know if you are able to, but I would love to hear what you are saying and it is hard for me to hear. Take it with a grain of salt, I’m autistic, so I am more sensitive to sounds and maybe others don’t have this difficulty I am experiencing in hearing. 🙏🏻🤗

[@EdnaWargon]

What a lovely comment thank you so much for taking the time and all your advice is great I'll take it all on board 😀😊

[@delilah9974]

I love the gold reflections so much theyre so beautiful

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Delilah, they really do sparkle 🥰

[@sherryleggett1612]

OMG! I commented too soon. Adding the glitter was even better. It is the most gorgeous alcohol ink piece I have ever seen.

[@EdnaWargon]

Oh bless Sherry, thanks. My daughter sneaked it out my studio to hang up in her bedroom, she's hoping it won't ever get sold 😅😅😅

[@jenniferlittle5364]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing your process. I have always seen the finished product but never the work itself. Gonna have to try it. I love to create art in so many different ways this one I would love to learn.❤

[@EdnaWargon]

You are so welcome!

[@jadetobin]

Absolutely stunning!!! I also didn't know it could be done on a canvas! Once I can find the right alcohol again after the pandemic gets better then I'm sure it will be available again and then I'll be ready to go!! I also appreciate you're full videos and hearing your explanations here and there. This is just gorgeous!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks so much for your lovely feedback Jade, hopefully you can get started soon. 🥰

[@jadetobin]

@@EdnaWargon thank you! 😊🥰

[@Seaflower722]

Oh geez I am so tired that I would have sworn I heard you say “alcoholic art” as I nearly spilled out my cup of milk. That I had to rewind and later realize you said “alcohol INK art”. Btw first time watcher and enjoyed your video, keep up your great work!

[@EdnaWargon]

😆 you made me smile Seaflower, thanks for your comment and for watching 💙

[@laurenw963]

@@EdnaWargon I did the same thing. I thought maybe I should break out the wine. Seriously, I really enjoyed the video.

[@EdnaWargon]

@@laurenw963 i guess its my accent 🤩 💙

[@skeeterhennen9274]

I would rather see your creations in full all in one video. Love your art

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Skeeter, its more enjoyable for me this way too 😍

[@domimassou5457]

Spectacular 👏 spectacular work

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@judielewis8876]

Love, love it. So beautiful.

[@ink-aholicsartscrafts5634]

Beautiful - and the glitter as well - WOW!!!

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks, it sparkles that's for sure 🤩🤩🤩

[@lilycessna3077]

YAY! I'm sooooooo glad you see you doing alcohol ink on canvas!! Muuuaaaaahhh kisses!

[@sharronsanders6610]

Your art room your rules, don't listen to any negative comments. Yorr piece is lovely👏👏👏👏👏💞

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you Sharon, love your phrase, your art room your rules, will keep that in mind always 😊 😉 🌼

[@margiteckhoff2143]

Sehr schön.

[@vitawhiting7400]

Hi Edna, Incredibly beautiful artwork. I am watching you for the first time. Oh you’re creating such a beautiful peace of art. Very impressive, very informative and surely very inspiring! I paint with acrylic, but for some time I am thinking to try ink and resin art. I was searching KZbin for ink art, and this video came up first. Glad it did. Subscribed immediately and am looking forward to see the rest of your art and hoping to learn from you. Thank you very much 🙏💐

[@EdnaWargon]

So happy you enjoyed this video Vita, welcome to my channel 😘💗

[@CrystalsArtClasses]

Such a nice compliment to give! I'm a huge fan of hers as well!

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you too my dear, happy you enjoy my videoa 🥰

[@PSix-ss6ye]

I have used a heat gun with Yupo paper. It didn't burn or anything like that but it did cause the ink to dry faster than I wanted while working with it.

[@karenmorrison7032]

Oh Edna, such a wonderful and informative tutorial. It's gorgeous!

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks so much Karen 🥰

[@victoriabarnett242]

Jut gorgeous, the tools you use like the airbrush compressor makes creating more convenient, I'm definitely going to get one. Also will get a pre-primed canvas instead of priming it myself. I'm I'm love with this gold detailing, such a stunning piece.

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Vici. Have fun!😍

[@littlebella6984]

Absolutely stunning! New subscriber here I’ve already learned a lot from your videos. 💜

[@EdnaWargon]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@tanvangitanvangi8954]

Hey! Absolutely stunning work and extremely informative video.

[@EdnaWargon]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@domimassou5457]

Spectacular 👏

[@EdnaWargon]

Merci ❣️

[@gilliandowell9366]

Hello Edna, I have just found you and have been watching you all through this beautiful ink done on a canvas board. The paper I have been using has not been very successful and seeing you use a canvas has given me new hope. I shall try it first thing in the morning, well it’s 2:23 am, I don’t sleep much. It’s Christmas morning so I’ll try when it’s a little later as the air gun does make a bit of noise and would not like to upset my neighbours next door. I shall come back to see what else you can teach me. Merry Christmas and thank you 😀

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks so much Gillian, so happy to inspire you. Happy Christmas ⭐

[@SuperRocketdog1]

Edna what a master piece!! Nice to hear English accent! I live in Sussex! Have subscribed.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍😍💕💕❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@EdnaWargon]

Welcome Maureen 😍

[@fotojeny]

I don’t have adequate words!!! They’ve all been used! 😍

[@EdnaWargon]

Lovely comment, thank you Jeny 🙂😀

[@amitaanand5897]

Thanks for sharing a helpful video to understand the process

[@sherrysartonwheels4600]

Very beautiful. I am just starting to experiment with alcohol inks so this was very helpful. Sherry

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Sherry, its a wonderful process, have fun learning :)

[@gratefulcreations]

Just started doing alcohol inks. This is beautiful!! Thanks for all the tips!!

[@EdnaWargon]

You're very welcome, so glad you enjoyed the tutorial 🔆🔆🔆💙💙💙

[@arlenedyne6032]

Did you begin using a canvas or did you first start on Yupo paper. I’ve just placed an order of supplies so I can’t even call myself a beginner yet lol

[@EdnaWargon]

@@arlenedyne6032 yes on canvas as per video tutorial , watch the beginning, i show you what kind of canvas 😍

[@gloprn52]

Brilliant painting and tutorial have visited uk in my travels lovely ☺️ be safe

[@EdnaWargon]

Happy Holidays!

[@lizaki1811]

absolutely stunning and magical! Thank you for sharing.

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you so much!

[@brigitterodriguez5318]

so captivating and enjoyable to watch love it great tutorial AAAAA+++++

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks so much Brigitte, so hep my you enjoy😘

[@maureenparsons8717]

Absolutely stunning! I wish my hearing was good so I could hear you,miss not having cc .’s,but learned much any way. Thks for the tutorial. 😘

[@lisaowens7269]

Same here. I never thought I would have to use the CC but it’s come to that. I love watching the videos.

[@billiebrown7546]

This is absolutely gorgeous!! My first time to watch you and I will be back.

[@EdnaWargon]

Welcome Billie, so glad you liked it 🤎 Keep watching 😘

[@user-cx6gf4pq1d]

Gorgeous lovely

[@MichelleColeCreates]

Oh goodness. Now I think I need an airbrush gun. Beautiful!

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks michelle, a small hairdryer will do too 👍💖

[@MichelleColeCreates]

@@EdnaWargon I have one like you have but really like the airbrush gun 🤣

[@mayainks6378]

Lovely

[@judichristopher4604]

BEAUTIFUL

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Judi 💋🥰

[@Chaz-xi3so]

Beautiful result. Love this video!💕

[@EdnaWargon]

Cheers Chaz 🌞

[@gonzalocadenaortiz9227]

Hermosa obra de arte. ¡¡¡Felicitaciones!!!

[@luisdelocris]

I just became a subscriber, , the technique is nice, and the peace I find in your art is so special. Thanks for sharing. I love it, from Kansas USA.

[@EdnaWargon]

Welcome Luis, thanks for subscribing 🥰🥰🥰

[@joanneroeder6319]

Your demonstration was beautiful. I feel I missed so much because the sound was very low. I subscribed so I can see the rest of your videos. Please turn up the volume.

[@EdnaWargon]

Unfortunately there is an issue with the audio, I'm not able to fix the volume once the video is published. Its a KZbin problem. Sorry 😘😘😘

[@elizabaird5642]

Incredible! Thanks so much for sharing- hoping to try this with my acrylic inks and isopropyl alcohol!

[@EdnaWargon]

Its a lot of fun, enjoy 😉

[@lilycessna3077]

Soooooo glad you said, we didn't have to prime our canvas if, it's already primed! Another video, they recommended that we prime with Kiltz All-Purpose sealer and stain blocker! Otherwise if our canvas isn't primed Gesso is fine? cause I've got plenty of that!

[@EdnaWargon]

Gesso is always good :) :) :)

[@lilycessna3077]

@@EdnaWargon even if you buy canvas that’s already primed? Like “Masters Touch”

[@kellyschaub8294]

This is a beautiful piece! Thanks for sharing your inspiration!

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Kelly 💙

[@JessyDee7415]

I often use my heat gun on the heavy weight Yupo paper without warping or burning, but for the type of effect you’re creating, I agree that a heat gun is not best. Personally, at least, I find a heat gun dries the ink too quickly to get this wispy nature. Your work is beautiful!

[@EdnaWargon]

Perfectly said Jessica, thanks for watching 😉💕

[@Carole_Williamson]

Gorgeous

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Carole 💖

[@DrJones-nh4my]

Love the colors. So creative

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks so much :)

[@SuperCoyote7]

Very nice, I am new to this and find your videos explain a lot I did'nt know.

[@Million_Wang_Artist]

Beautiful

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@patrycjaaaricia5768]

Oh thanks God I found your channel 🐱😻 love from 🇵🇱🤗

[@EdnaWargon]

Welcome 💘 from 🗼

[@quantumsoulsjourney888]

I love the birds singing in the background!

[@EdnaWargon]

Me too 😍

[@tarashelburg285]

My friend was telling me I need to do a piece similar to this. I couldn't fathom how! So, she found your video and sent it to me. Had you sped up your video, I likely would not have learned it's isopropyl alcohol and not the blending solution sold at the craft store. Additionally, I would not have learned that it is, in fact, possible to use alcohol inks in this way on canvas. Also, I have tried using a heat gun with alcohol inks on glass. They dry WAY TOO FAST to be made anywhere near as beautiful and fluid as your piece! There's just too much heat. Thank you for taking your time, giving us tips, but, mostly, thank you for sharing your amazing talent!

[@EdnaWargon]

My pleasure Tara, thank you for watching and keep practicing, canvas is easy to ink on when you know how 😍😍😍

[@lindadozier8055]

Beautiful! Very informative!

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Linda 😘

[@AnnMoore-kb9bj]

It's beautiful, I am only just 'starting' wish me luck 😊

[@EdnaWargon]

Good luck 😎

[@lotusjini]

Love it ❤️

[@kim99may]

I just bought some inks and this was helpful and inspiring! Thank you

[@EdnaWargon]

😚 you will have so much fun, you'll see, it's one of my favorite and one of the most underatted techniques!

[@reneebanbury7066]

This one is so pretty! I love it!

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Renee, they're some of my favourite tones when doing ink art, so vibrant 🥰

[@moonmagnolia7]

Thank you. It is gorgeous.

[@yvonnewright3657]

Thank you wanting to try something different with my art been a great help

[@lefthandstory1280]

Nice 😉👍👍beautiful💕💕💕❤️

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks 🙏💓💓💓

[@MonicaBarnesArt]

Your work alway amazes me great job ❤️❤️

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Monica, the feelings mutual 💋

[@laurapollock9504]

Beautiful piece of artwork

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks again Laura 💙💙💙

[@omerdemirel1281]

Çok güzel bir teknik. Ellerinize sağlık, çok beğendim... SUPER 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️🙋🏻‍♂️❤️

[@CarynCraggs]

So beautiful Edna, I watched the whole thing and I didn't turn on the vacuum at all. LOL Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you, your family and all your viewers.

[@EdnaWargon]

😝😝😝👍 Fab, so glad. Merry Christmas to you too 💖💖💖

[@terristephens9820]

Stunning!!!!

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you Terri 🙂

[@marie-loule-bourdais3723]

I wanna buy all the alcool ink now. Amazing work :)

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Marie-Lou 🥰

[@creativeroadsartbyjulialee9973]

Gorgeous!!

[@debbiedennisart]

Stunning.

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you Debbie 😘

[@positivenergylife]

Beautiful! I also like everything shiny :D

[@EdnaWargon]

😍😍😍

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

VERY NICE ARTWORK......TFS

[@EdnaWargon]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@bevyates82]

Hi from South Africa. Thanks for sharing your beautiful art. I have a question, I'm really struggling to use my air gun like you do, could you tell me how you are holding it and the way you are moving it, I would be most grateful. Also, it's very hard to hear you speak and from what I can hear, you have a beautiful soft voice (: Keep on sharing, I can't wait to see the next piece of your art.

[@kaybelle3937]

This is absolutely beautiful! I am definitely inspired

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Kay, happy new year 🎉

[@loriperanzo]

Beautiful Edna- I love it

[@EdnaWargon]

Thanks Lori 😉💋

[@elisabethvassbotn1043]

Hello 🤗 so lovely painting 😍 but can I ask do you prime the canvas before you put on the inc? Or just prime it with alcohol?

[@EdnaWargon]

I buy pre primed canvases, so much easier 🙂

[@khushivekaria2731]

hey this is such a beautiful piece...just loved it.❤️ working with alcohol inks on paper was not that satisfying but you just gave a new idea and a hope to do it on canvas.just loved it💕 I just wanted to know the alcohol inks you use and that what is that small dryer like thing. hope you can help me😊

[@artstudiobytanji7301]

I also wanted to know.

[@EdnaWargon]

I showed all the answers to your questions in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6jZiauJhN2Jbbc 😘

[@susanhains556]

Your work is gorgeous!! Im interested to see how to resin canvas👍😊

[@EdnaWargon]

Coming soon!

[@elisabeteriksson3529]

Wonderful, really beautiful!

[@EdnaWargon]

Tanks so much Elisabet 🥰

[@kymcrowart7876]

Love it. I like the long video!

[@EdnaWargon]

Aww cheers Kym, I wish I could do more but with the house full again, 3rd lockdown 🙄, I'm finding it tough but happy you liked this piece 😍😍😍

[@esenciasnauj5149]

Hi!! Love your work!!! I am a begginer in art can you do the same tecnic with acrylic ink???

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi. No not with this method. 👍💖

[@karidawn9]

Wow so beautiful 😍 I’ve never seen this done so I love that you did a full video. I do wish you had included what is in the little bottles. Does one have water in it or alcohol?

[@EdnaWargon]

Hi my dear, in the description of this tutorial i gave a complete explanation of this process from canvas to the little red bottle 😉😘

[@TheLeonkruger]

Thank you it is beautiful