Amazing Alcohol Ink Cards Using Hardware Store Foil

[@hopalongstudio]

If you're curious about how I adhered the foil to the cardstock, check out this video next! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpOteKOro92DpZIsi=oaNSaeoS-N252ezq

[@simoneboothe3344]

Thank you. Using the brush on top of colour was exactly what I wanted to see 👍🏽

[@hopalongstudio]

You're welcome, I'm so glad that you found this video helpful and useful. Thanks for watching!

[@deborahcoram6793]

The cards are beautiful!

[@hopalongstudio]

Thank you!

[@kevinpennymathis9774]

Beautiful ideas. I can't wait to try it myself. Thank you!

[@hopalongstudio]

Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video. I hope that you give this a try, it's so fun! Thanks for watching!

[@mpbailey18]

I've found it easiest to just tape the foil to the back of the cardstock....folds beautifully, then tape. Done. Good tip about using iso alcohol!

[@hopalongstudio]

Oh nice! I didn’t even think of that! Thanks for sharing!

[@clickitylynn1]

How do you put the aluminum on to your cardstock? This is beautiful. I would love to try this

[@hopalongstudio]

Here's a video that I did that explained the whole process of attaching aluminum to the cardstock. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpOteKOro92DpZIsi=UwGgfc5c3DqZXAl6 I hope that you give this technique a try!

[@gAIL-w7r]

How do you adhere the foil to 110# cardstock? What kind of glue do you have to use to get it to stick onto the cardstock really good?

[@hopalongstudio]

I like to use tin tape because it has a strong adhesive that I can apply directly to 110lb cardstock. If I'm using aluminum foil, I use a good quality glue like Art Glitter glue, but any PVA or wood glue will also work. To see a detailed video about how to do this, check out this video that I created: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpOteKOro92DpZIsi=P3kAusE0QAL2kkmi

[@bluefish849]

Can and should you seal the surface?

[@hopalongstudio]

It isn't necessary. The alcohol inks won't chip off or move. If you're going to have your piece in a very bright area I would consider using a UV spray. I love alcohol inks but they aren't nearly as lightfast as acrylic paints.

[@triciarodick2528]

Nice! I watched a video where they used metals (paperclip, washer, etc) under the foil creating embossed effect on the foil.

[@hopalongstudio]

Thank you! Wow, that's a brilliant idea, I'm going to have to try that myself. Thanks for sharing such a great tip!