Before You Use ACRYLIC INK on Your Paintings WATCH THIS

[@margaretcaton2657]

I put three or four ball bearings in each of my ink bottles and find this helps a lot with the mixing. Enjoyed watching you make your swatches!

[@TheDanishPainter]

What a GREAT tip -thanks so much for sharing 👌

[@bettyh1100]

I do that as well, I thought I invented the idea.😅😂🤣

[@susiesue9901]

I think that's a great idea what size ball berings did you use and are they available on line

[@margaretcaton2657]

Yes, they are easily available online. Mine are about .5cm diameter and they work well. I had intended to use smaller ones but made a mistake when ordering!@@susiesue9901

[@ZadenZane]

Mont Marte acrylic ink comes with ball-bearings in the bottle but they put droppers in the lids, as do several other brands. Maybe the droppers are handy for some people, but for me they just get in the way, so I pour my inks into little half-ounce (15ml) glass bottles which are also great if you like to mix your own colours. They cost £15 for a set of 12, which is £1.25 each (so about $1.40) but to me they're worth it.

[@pjmiller8632]

I keep reading we must be aware not to use more than 50% water with our acrylic paint, or it will become unstable in future, flaking or lifting off the paper or canvas. Various paint demonstrations or tutorials have mentioned this, saying it seems many artists are not aware of this. I know I wasn't. With that info in mind, I tend to now mix my paints with just a very small amount of water, and when wanting a more transluscent effect, I use a glazing liquid to my paint, keeping the water content to less than 50% of the amount of paint I use. Your work is very beautiful. I really enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[@lynnez606]

What glazing products do you use? Do you add them to your paint?

[@polgara28]

I love using these inks with my watercolors. Sometimes adding granulation medium. It creates great effects! I also add ball bearings to my inks to keep them mixed well. -Just make sure that you clean them well with alcohol before adding them to the bottle. There is oil on them from manufacturing. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@TheDanishPainter]

Excellent advice about the ball bearings - thanks so much I definitely need to try that!

[@SamanthaWisteria]

I was wondering if granulation medium would work with these!

[@polgara28]

@@SamanthaWisteria I've not tried mixing in the granulation medium in the traditional way yet, though I will try that soon. Watch a couple (or all, because she's awesome!) of Jean Lurssen Watercolors' videos. That's how I do that. Good luck!

[@SamanthaWisteria]

Ah yes, I have watched some of her videos. Thanks! :) @@polgara28

[@ZadenZane]

I'm not into watercolour but I do sometimes water down acrylic paint for a watercolour-like effect. It works with any type of acrylic paint from heavy body to fluid to ink (which is just ultra-runny acrylic paint) but the runnier your paint is to start with, the better it works; acrylic ink works best. Also acrylic ink makes a great drawing ink. In my experience black acrylic ink flows longer and better from a dipping pen than any kind of ink. Irongall ink is great if you like a patchy shaded effect and gives cleaner lines than anything else and Indian ink tends to be slightly glossier, but acrylic ink is the best all-round drawing ink in my experience.

[@TheDanishPainter]

Hello Painters 🎨 I sometimes include acrylic ink in my artwork but I realized that not all of you have tried them. So in this video I’ll show you what they’re like and my experience with them - all the while making a color chart for my future reference. ►► Get my FREE GUIDE - 5 Proven Ways To Loosen Up Your Painting Style www.danishpainter.com/free-guide

[@believer7280]

turquoise is pronounced.....ter (like her) coyce (like Rolls Royce)....tur quoise

[@karenmclaughlan9128]

😂 I laughed out loud when she said it lol

[@starvictory7079]

It's a French word. :) Are you Danish? Try pronuncing a Danish word. Skit, du är säkert dansk. Typiskt mig att försöka skydda grannen mot sig själv.

[@amandagordon4318]

I have been using acrylic inks for the last fe paintings and have been enjoying using it. I will do a little colour chart though - terrific idea - thanks again for your tips x

[@scotthaynes5419]

I'm so glad I found your videos. think you do wonderful creative work. I do landscapes watching you work inspires me to push myself into doing some loose work. Thank you

[@candicewoodard8575]

Thank you. I have some inks but hadn't thought of doing colour swatches. Great idea.

[@forestthomer938]

I used the black pearlescent acrylic ink to blackwash an action figure but don’t like that it sparkles when I shine light on it, how do I get rid of the sparkle?

[@Zanten81]

Hi Marie Louise! I have lately been finding my way back to creating art. I have been working as an Art Director for the last 15 years. So other than sketching I have not been painting for the pure joy of it since university. I’m gravitating alot towards landscapes and the last months I have really been struggling with gouache. Quickly going into too much detail and trying to keep it realistic and tight with much frustration as a resultat. After finding your channel I have dusted off some old acrylics and inks and the joy of painting loosely with this nedium is next level. So thanks for inspiring and guiding and bringing back both joy and confidence to me. Please keep doing what you so. /Martin from Sweden.

[@TheDanishPainter]

That is excellent Martin, good for you! Acrylic inks are so much fun and have a spontaneous feel that I so enjoy. It can get almost addictive working with them. Thanks for taking the time to share and for watching.

[@karenmclaughlan9128]

Hi, is Gouache an acrylic?

[@jadedenthusiasms]

I love color charts :) especially if I'm feeling stuck, or just don't want to think too too much, charts let you play with color, without needing to have a painting in mind. I've used alcohol ink, super fun.. but I know they're a totally different thing. So I'm curious of the differences from straight watercolor. Obviously it's pigment mixed with a very liquid a acrylic medium? So dries permanent. I can't afford food let alone more art supplies, if it were just me I'd probably go for art stuff before food😆😊but🤷🏻‍♀️want to care for my family of course :) But I love learning about stuff I've never tried and adding it to my wish list of fun things :) So, I assume that, once dry, they at permanent and won't move, unlike watercolor? Fun little video! I hope you're doing well my friend!!🥰❤

[@vibrantly50]

I just received several Sennelier Acrylic Inks. I’m so excited to try them. Thank you for this idea of creating a color chart. ☺️

[@SM-Artist]

Nice to know friend 👋 Thank you for sharing 🎨🖌👋👏😍

[@rohi881]

Sorry by mistake I pushed the wrong button...thumbs down instead of up...hope I corrected it..,🥴I like your paintings!!!♥♥♥

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

Great video Danish pastry I have to get my inks out ever so often and shake them like a Polaroid picture if they don't get used for a few years they separate and unable to use.

[@SM-Artist]

Lovely explain Thank you for sharing 🎨🖌👋

[@azalea1404]

Alletiders gennemgang af disse mærker, tak for den. Overrasket over, at Daler Rowney virker mere pigmenteret end Liquitex. Godt at vide, når jeg skal udvide mit sortiment af acrylic inks. 😊👍🙏❤

[@junktube4000]

Can I use watercolors or gouache on top of acrylic ink and acrylic?

[@peggylee5021]

Haven't used inks very much but I do like the effects.

[@glittergrandma]

Beautiful! The inks are lovely, as is your video.

[@jonaeflure]

I watched this video a couple of weeks ago after getting my email notification, (which I throughly enjoy getting) and finally broke out all my acrylic inks. I had a lot I never used because somehow they didn't attack my eyes during decision making. Now I have a completely different feeling about all the inks. By making the color swatches I am now able to really see what the colors will look like when they are dry. It was actually fun making the reference carts too. Thank you for sharing...🥰

[@TheDanishPainter]

Yay I'm so glad it was helpful - happy painting and best wishes from Northern Denmark :)

[@grimborn9949]

Thanks for your research. Very helpful.

[@PhiCraft03]

I have a question, amsterdam acrylic ink say it can use for fountain pen. But I know fw ink can't. Have you try amsterdam ink in fountain pen? Thank you for your time

[@TheDanishPainter]

No I haven't tried it, sorry. Thanks for watching :)

[@thirdrockjul2224]

Nice ideas. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@mumtazsamnani1237]

Thanks for sharing this demo

[@helgaleifsdottir5191]

Nice, thank you.

[@christinenaylor4912]

Do you have to use masks with these inks as you would with Alcohol inks please? are there safety instructions or are they non toxic?

[@monika.71]

no, as they are acrylic, just like acrylic paint. They have no fumes and wash the brushes with water.

[@mr-tg4xn]

Can this be used on canvas

[@Banniesartistry]

Thanks!

[@evelyndominguez4757]

How quickly does the ink dry?

[@jonaeflure]

When you add the ink to water it acts like a watercolor. It's dries in about the same time. You can also use an embossing heat tool to dry it even quicker and it won't move the inks your aiming to dry.

[@evelyndominguez4757]

@@jonaeflure Thank you