Alcohol Ink Process - Down The Rabbit Hole

"Alcohol inks don't go as planned...according to plan" --- this episode's motto. In this video, I use a hair dryer with alcohol ink to achieve wispy artwork on Yupo paper. Materials and links below.
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[@marciamann2008]

I especially appreciate the comments you make about technique as you proceed. For folks new to alcohol inks, they are SO helpful. I agree that the combination of these T Rex colors is outstanding.

[@TinaIrvine]

I'm so glad to hear that my videos are helpful. Thank you so much taking the time to comment 💕

[@ellym279]

I love your color palette and the way you using it. Love the the picture. Thank you.

[@TinaIrvine]

Thank you so much Elly! I appreciate your kindness 💕

[@deborahsimonson5844]

Love this, so soft and flowing. I'm just learning to paint with alcohol inks and learned good ways in watching you work....thank you

[@TinaIrvine]

I'm so glad to hear that my videos are helpful. Thank you for the kind words ☺️ I hope you're enjoying using the inks!

[@exteach470]

You are really talented. You have a great eye for design. I am very impressed!!!

[@TinaIrvine]

Aw thank you...that means a lot! 💕

[@robertabryan100]

Absolutely beautiful! I'm inspired to try this and I'm impressed by the liberal use of alcohol to fade out. Haven't tried adding the metallic with the ink, another first. Thank you.

[@TinaIrvine]

Yes, I tend to go through a lot of ISO ;) I'm so glad you liked the video! Thank you for watching ☺

[@HappySimEgg]

It's so beautiful, this technique I don't have totally grasped yet, but hopefully someday it will look like this. It's gorgeous!

[@TinaIrvine]

Aw, I'm glad you like it! Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@dotjeannelee1329]

I love watching how you created this beautiful piece.

[@TinaIrvine]

I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️ Thank you so much for watching

[@janesimpson3462]

This is crazy-beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@TinaIrvine]

Aw thank you so much Jane! I appreciate it! 💕

[@cindyloftus1973]

I really enjoyed watching your video! Beautiful picture!

[@TinaIrvine]

I'm so glad ☺️ Thank you so much for watching!

[@user-gw7iu6et7e]

Me ha gustado muchísimo

[@TinaIrvine]

I'm so glad! Thank you 🫶

[@lisamcneil-campbell6483]

Tina that is absolutely stunning!

[@TinaIrvine]

Thank you so much. I’m glad you liked it ☺️

[@annehilton8764]

This is really lovely iv just started with inks I would love to be able to do like you I will have to practice more thank you

[@TinaIrvine]

Hi Anne! I hope you're enjoying the inks! Thank you so much for watching ☺️

[@leighbowman8797]

Your work is absolutely stunning. I recently started experimenting with alcohol inks. I love the attitude of the inks. They certainly seem to have a mind of their own. I see you are using a hair dryer to push the inks. Can you tell me what brand you use? I looked at the info you posted and in the comments before I asked in case it had been answered.

[@TinaIrvine]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 💕 I'm so glad you're enjoying alcohol inks too! ☺ The hair dryer / hot air brush is Quo brand. I've just added a link in the description for my web page - it has all my fave alcohol ink essentials, including the hot air brush. Here it is as well: tinairvine.com/supplies

[@IvaPasPhotography]

Fantastic work!

[@TinaIrvine]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@Christinefreedomfidos]

This is so pretty and airy❤❤

[@TinaIrvine]

Thank you so much ☺💕

[@francinegirard590]

WOW! I LOVE IT.👍

[@TinaIrvine]

Aw thank you so much ☺️

[@billiedean5914]

Beautiful!

[@TinaIrvine]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@martaorozco5945]

Maravilloso.....muchas gracias....👏👏👏👏👌👀

[@TinaIrvine]

Much appreciated, Marta! ☺💕 Thank you for watching!

[@barbmelcarek2497]

What a beauty!

[@TinaIrvine]

Aw thank you so much, Barb ☺

[@lew1287]

Hey! Great video!

[@TinaIrvine]

Aw thank you, Lew! Happy you liked it :)

[@tamarasart3445]

Love it❤🤗

[@TinaIrvine]

Aw, thank you so much 💕

[@melodieisreal5933]

I enjoyed this video very much....I keep trying that technique but so far my results aren't anywhere near what your's are...lol...I will keep trying!

[@TinaIrvine]

I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the video! Thank you so much for watching ☺ Yes, keep practicing for sure :)

[@renateilseacrylmalerei6728]

Wo bekomme ich diesen Haarföhn den sie in diesem Video benutzen könnten sie mir bitte eine Antwort schreiben.

[@TinaIrvine]

The hair dryer is from Shoppers Drug Mart. shop.shoppersdrugmart.ca/Shop/Categories/Beauty/Tools-%26-Accessories/Hair-Styling-Tools/Brushes-%26-Combs/1-1-2%22-Ceramic-Hot-Air-Brush/p/BB_057800037453?variantCode=057800037453 ... Thank you for watching :)

[@lizowens2863]

Glorious

[@TinaIrvine]

Thank you so much Liz ☺

[@erintryon9418]

What did u put on ur canvas first

[@TinaIrvine]

Hi Eric! Thank you for watching. This piece is created on Yupo (medium weight) 😊

[@erintryon9418]

@@TinaIrvine ok what is yupo never heard of it before

[@TinaIrvine]

@@erintryon9418 Yupo is made by Legion Paper. It's a non-porous paper substrate which allows the inks to flow.

[@jackieaikin3394]

Do you know if the Quo dryer can be shipped to the US from Canada?

[@TinaIrvine]

Hi @jackieaikin3394, thank you for watching! I'm not sure. There's a link to the item on my supplies page if you want to try: tinairvine.com/supplies If it works to ship to the US, please let me know so I can pass this info on to anyone else who inquires. Thank you ☺

[@jackieaikin3394]

@@TinaIrvine Will do! Thank you!

[@ernestinatognetto2956]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤

[@TinaIrvine]

Aw thank you 🥰💕

[@jennifernikita8927]

what fluid are you spraying?🙂

[@TinaIrvine]

Hi Jennifer! Thank you for watching! The clear fluid? That is isopropyl alcohol.

[@alexvalle7023]

did video mention what kind of paper is used?

[@TinaIrvine]

Hi Alex! Thank you so much for visiting ☺ If I miss mentioning any materials, everything is listed in the description above. The paper type that I used in this video is Yupo Medium :)

[@saltlifegull4091]

OMG, wth, Tina? Glad I found you. New to it all and wanna try it. I don't understand the blow dryer. Do you always use it on hot? Will any hair dryer work? Do you use or need an airbrush? Awesome! Thanks:)

[@TinaIrvine]

Hi! Thank you so much for dropping by ☺ I normally use the hot air brush on cool. I haven't tried other hair dryers, but as long as it has a narrower tip, and a similar amount of air pressure, you'll have more control. I even use my heat gun but on the "cool down" setting. Some people love air brushes. I haven't used one in a while as I prefer the other tools. My favourite tools are listed here: tinairvine.com/supplies If you ever use anything with warmer temperatures, it will warp (or burn) papers. If you want to use a tiny bit of heat, test on a ceramic or other material that can withstand warmer temperatures. It will dry your ink faster though, so you'd have less work time. Alcohol + heat are not a great mix anyway.