Alcohol Inks with Yupo Paper

[@candaceoliver6526]

I've closed the studio door, pulled out all the materials needed and I'm about to indulge myself in an afternoon of what I call "Inky Pleasures". My regret is not having purchased more alcohol based re-inkers. Thanks again for always being so inspiring.

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks Candace. Have a fantastic "inky pleasures" afternoon!! If you have a chance, would love to see one of your finished pieces.

[@caroldaigle9729]

Thank You for the warning. It might be "easy" to make the papers, but what you do with them Loll, is art. You know how to design a card with class.

[@lollthompson7357]

Thank you so much Carol! You are so sweet! Loll

[@jendragonfly]

These turn out pretty. Though you should definitely never spray the blending solution, as the resins in it will stick to and coat your lungs. Tim Holtz & Ranger have put out that warning. Just letting you know. Glad you say you wear a mask.

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks for the warning. That is why I mention at the beginning of the write-up to wear a mask. Any chemicals are dangerous when sprayed into the air. Mask should also be worn if using rubbing alcohol as well.

[@coolstamper]

JenDragonfly You are right...blending solution when sprayed can actually damage your eyes and lungs, whereas alcohol in a spray can sting your eyes, but will do no damage to your eyes or your lungs.

[@mpbailey18]

Love alcohol inks and your tutorial is excellent! Thank you for showing completed cards as well....that's a great bonus!

[@momofschnauzers]

Fantastic video with excellent results. Love that you are a card maker and show that we can incorporate our love of alcohol inks in with our love of making cards.

[@angelahartley3212]

I saw Tracy Dutton of Lavinia Stamps do a technique with yupo paper. I had never heard of it but the results are so very pretty! thank you for sharing!

[@maxinerolka6590]

U PO is how it is pronouced. Us watercolor artists love this paper. Like your video, thanks for sharing.

[@judyhosch672]

Very cool & I love the way you used them in your cards.

[@mintea2779]

Beautiful cards, thank you for sharing. I haven't seen this technique with the foil before which is some thing I will now go and try. I been hesitant using the yupo paper, but this looks to be the most easy way. The cards are perfect, simple yet stunning.

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[@JudiChristopher]

"WOW" ... I am so impressed... How Beautiful... Thank you for sharing your beautiful art.

[@coleenxx]

Thank you. Your cards are beautiful and I learned from your techniques.

[@susanbridgman5411]

Fabulous video - it shows the technique precisely and with all the necessary information.

[@beezorob]

I love using alcohol inks. I haven’t used recently, though, and I appreciate your technique refreshers. Thanks.

[@patth.170]

Thanks so much, Loll, for this awesome video! You make this look so easy & am going to my crafty space & play right now. I can see I need a few more alcohol inks!

[@claudiazimmerman6099]

Maura aka beesmom on Splitcoast shared this video today in the description of a card she posted, and wow, I feel like I found a real gift! These techniques create such beautiful pieces ~ can't wait to try it! Thank you for a great video!

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks Claudia! Alcohol inks are fun to play with (but messy)! :) Loll

[@MistyElam]

These are gorgeous!! I'm playing with alcohol inks right now for the very first time and was looking for some guidance and came across your video. Very nice.

[@hazelkinvig-paul8231]

Just fabulous Loll! LOVE those finished cards! TFS xx

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks so much Hazel!!

[@BarbGhig]

I love that this is such an easy technique! Thanks so much for sharing your tutorial with us, Loll...Your cards are GORGEOUS!

[@lollthompson7357]

It really is easy. I hope you'll give it a try Barb!

[@brendalawrence6732]

Wow, this looks like fun Loll! I am going to have to order some of this Yupo paper. I had kinda' forgotten about it, but love the look it gives with the alcohol inks. Beautiful cards as well.

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks so much Brenda!

[@Elaine-mt1fy]

Thanks for the video Loll. Loved watching the tutorials - and the music and your voice were pleasant too. :)

[@petraswart8433]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this, Loll!!!! I think I should get some inks and start playing!!!! Your panels look fantastic!!! So inspiring!!!! Hugz

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks Petra!

[@lindahott9125]

Gorgeous!!! Very strikingly pretty! TFS

[@jenniferreece2218]

Lovely cards!! Thank you!

[@Handistamp]

Once again you have nailed it with your precise and informative teaching skills - BTW I am loving the Tags of Christmas! Thanks for all you do!

[@lollthompson7357]

Thank you!!

[@robinclendenning9209]

wow, I didn't know you had these videos!!! Very cool, have loved watching them!

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks so much Robin. It's been a while since I made one ... hope to do another soon. :)

[@debbienutt8049]

Thanks for sharing your talent and enthusiasm for alcohol inks. I use them off and on and I think it's going to be "on" asap. :) Love your clean and striking designs.

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks Debbie!

[@craftyemw]

Great tutorial! I'm dying to try this now. Have a large stash of alcohol inks and just bought some yupo paper. Would love it if you could post some suggested color combos that are your favorites. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@lollthompson7357]

Hi Emily. I use both Ranger and Pinata brand alcohol inks. I do have a couple of bright and bold colour combinations that I love. 1) Mermaid, Botanical (Ranger) and Sapphire (Pinata). If you only have Ranger brand, substitute a deep, bright blue for the Pinata. 2) Wild Plum, Sunbright Yellow (Ranger) and Tangerine (Pinata). Loll :)

[@lisaamaro]

Really wanted to see how you cut the shapes.

[@graoneill4873]

Fabulous creations and loved seeing all the different techniques, just be very careful as blending solution contains alcohol and is highly flammable as a mist or spray :)

[@vickifinger8670]

What a great technique. I really enjoy your tutorials a lot!

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks Vicki!!

[@Cheryl64014]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing it.

[@jackiecleveland8010]

Yes this was a very helpful tutorial. thanks so much for taking the time to share with the world! : D

[@carlasmith2105]

Beautiful pieces. Thank you.

[@colleenfoelker566]

Thank you Loll, these are gorgeous, Now that I have seen your video, I think I can do it!!

[@lollthompson7357]

:) Looking forward to seeing what you make Colleen!

[@cathyr6377]

Fantastivc video Loll, stunning cards.

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks so much Cathy!!

[@barbaraadams9499]

Hi! Thanks for posting!!! Can you tell me where to purchase the leaf die you used - the one with the colorful blues greens golds

[@barbaraadams9499]

It’s the second one you posted. Thank you!!!!!

[@MsIV2010]

These are amazing, Loll! Hope you're well. Xx

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks Ingrid. Hope you are doing well too!

[@maryjohull6341]

Beautiful

[@donnanuce]

Gorgeous cards Loll!

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks Donna!!

[@sylviasid9902]

Stunning! Thank you.

[@JudiChristopher]

You are an inspiration...

[@chardee1090]

Thank you!

[@trumbleslum]

Can you tell us the colours of the alcohol inks you are using. Brilliant cards.

[@lollthompson7357]

Hi Tricia. If you look just below the video you'll see my write up with a "SHOW MORE" link. Click on it and it will give you all the details, including the colours of alcohol inks that I used in my video. Loll

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Beautiful techniques! Beautiful cards! Wondering, where does one purchase this synthetic paper?

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks Michelle. Yupo can be purchased at some stamping stores, art supply stores or on-line. I have bought it from Dick Blick. I believe Simon Says Stamp carries it too. Hope that helps. Loll :)

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Thanks for your quick reply. Will check out the online stores.

[@4everminky]

Thanks

[@lindadesgroseilliers17]

Beautiful cards. I'll be using similar techniques for some of my Christmas cards this year. I think I saw you post a warning about using the Blending Solution in a mister. It can cause dangerous health issues. I use alcohol in a mister, but never the Blending Solution. I don't think it's the alcohol that it contains that is the problem. I think it contains resins which are dangerous to breathe.

[@DonnaJo3452]

Linda DesGroseilliers I just looked on Ranger’s website rangerink.com/?product=tim-holtz®-adirondack®-alcohol-blending-solution, and it says it’s the alcohol in them that causes the problem but I have also heard, from Tim I think, that the problem is with the resins, as you described too. I missed the part where you said you wear a mask--I’m glad you do :-). I do it in a well ventilated area but I don’t use alcohol inks very much. But I’m about to with the new lift-ink pad that Ranger has come out with :-).

[@greendancingshoes]

Wow. Just WOW!!!

[@deborahanne9793]

On our last inked piece of blue and green , how did you get the large lighter circles in it? Thank you

[@lollthompson7357]

Those light circles are silver alcohol inks. They are a metallic ink that you need to shake well before adding. They react differently than regular alcohol inks. Hope that helps. Loll :)

[@deborahanne9793]

Yes, that helps a lot. I have boughten some silver alcohol ink and not used it yet. Very beautiful in your art piece! Thank you

[@bozena1709]

An excellent tutorial. After seeing I know everything :-) Loll, thank you very much :-) if you knew my thoughts and desires ... Hugs, BożenA

[@AngelasMixedMediaArtist]

Beautiful love it 😍

[@blanchardla]

I love these

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks Carolyn!

[@iamgiatho]

Threw some ranger alcohol inks and distress oxides (without blending solution) onto YUPO this afternoon at about 5pm.... it's now 2am and they still aren't dry - I even went over all 3 of them with my heat gun at 8-9pm & zip-nada, still wet.... "dries quick", my arse! 😂

[@lollthompson7357]

Distress Oxides will take days to dry on Yupo. If you used just alcohol inks, it would have dried in a few minutes.

[@suedunlop3040]

You should NEVER mist blending solution EVER. Tim Holts always says that. If you inhale it it sticks to the lining of your lungs..

[@deborahanne9793]

Wow, great video! Is blending solution the same as buying rubbing alcohol in a bottle? Cards are really gorgeous! Thank you

[@lollthompson7357]

Hi Deborah. Rubbing alcohol will work with the inks, but blending solution is a little different reaction. Both are good, but they are different. Loll :)

[@deborahanne9793]

Thank you, you are a very good artist!

[@debbietramundanas6518]

Loll Thompson Alcohol is way cheaper. But you will want to have both handy while you are working with alcohol inks! They react a little different, than each other. With practice you will get to instinctively know which one to use in your situation, on your own painting. Many times I use both in a single painting.

[@TheMotocross64]

How did you make the blue leaves?

[@lollthompson7357]

The leaves are done by smooshing a few colour alcohol inks (deep blue, light blue, green) and then when dry, spraying with blending solution, which creates all the dotty texture. Make sure to wear a mask if you are spraying blending solution.

[@TheMotocross64]

Loll Thompson seen how you made them but then you cut and place then add the blue line all the way down in middle?

[@lollthompson7357]

@@TheMotocross64 Hi Barbara. That is a die-cut. Leaves with the stem in the middle. It's from Penny Black and it's called "Lively". Hope that helps. Loll :)

[@dross250]

Never put blending solution in a spray bottle. And it’s youpo paper

[@Gigi_loves_crafting]

Love this 👌😍

[@brendashelonko2149]

Just discovered you! Am new to Alcohol inks. Your video demo is the best I've seen. Especially appreciate the gorgeous card samples. And your voice is lovely!

[@lollthompson7357]

Aww, thank so much Brenda!

[@camillefulton7709]

THANKS LLOL, I LOVED YOUR TUTORIAL, I USE INKS + YUPO, WHILST STILL WET PLACE SOME PLASTIC WRAP OVER AND SCRUNCH UP AREAS, ALLOW TO DRY COMPLETELY. REMOVE PLASTIC, LEAVES BEAUTIFUL TEXTURES. CAMILLE AUSTRALIA

[@lollthompson7357]

Thanks Camille. I have tried the cling wrap and AIs as well. Makes such gorgeous backgrounds. Loll :)

[@SHYsArt]

FYI THE PAPER IS PRONOUNCED U PO, YUP O

[@iamgiatho]

You are correct! 👍 YUPO (p: yoo-poh) is a Japanese-made synthetic paper, made from extruded polypropylene pellets. The YU in YUPO, comes from Mitsubishi Yuko, Japan (aka the Mitsubishi Petrochemical Company), the P is for Paper & the O is for the Oji Paper Company.

[@momofdiego]

Great video. But Please, don't put alcohol blending solution in spray bottle. Even Tim Holtz says NOT to do that. The spray goes into your lungs and adheres to them, and that is not a good thing. I'm sorry, I don't mean to be a downer, just don't want to hear that people are doing this and injuring their lungs. Sorry. I wasn't going to mention it but I then thought that if you knew this you wouldn't do it or recommend it either.

[@dorothymurberger306]

I love that leaf die. Can you please tell me where I can purchase it. Thank you very much.

[@lollthompson7357]

Hi Dorothy. The leaf die is made by Penny Black. It's called Lively. You can buy it on-line from PB here: shop.pennyblackinc.com/p/lively

[@judithf9297]

You also don't suppose to spray the blending solution, alcohol is fine but not blending solution because it has other chemical components, and if you inhale it, it can stick to your lungs. Since you present a warning about precautions you suppose to know this

[@mpbailey18]

I know this is an old video, BUT everyone in the business says DO NOT SPRAY BLENDING SOLUTION...EVER! It is dangerous!!

[@carlasmith2105]

UUUUUUUUUUUUUU PO , please.