DIY Sharpie Ink!!

Alcohol inks are a great way to create quick drying, water color like designs on paper without soaking the paper. Unlike watercolors, alcohol inks will be less likely damage your surface. Since different inks have different concentrations of pigment, always test your ink before applying it onto your surface.
Please remember to work in a well ventilated are during this project! If you feel dizzy at anytime, take a break and get some fresh air! When you're working with alcohol inks, avoid working near any open flames or anything that may cause a fire since alcohol inks are flammable!!
Speciality items used in this project:
• Hammer Multi Tool- amzn.to/1QU6dEw
• Alcohol Inks- amzn.to/1p6DSVO
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[@tainadelcaribe]

I did this years ago and it was fun! If people really want to make a lot of their own ink, you should go to Lowes, Home Depot or any local hardware store and get denatured alcohol because the results will be better and for only are few bucks you can get a huge container that you can decant into smaller containers for all your inks at the ink solution will be closer to what Copics and alcohol inks are like. you can also buy an empty marker and fill it with denatured alcohol and use it as "blending solution". I did all that and after makign several ink colors, I still have enough to last me a very long time. I even used the same method to make akcohok ink sprays to make backgrounds for some of my pieces. Lots of fun!

[@DawnSantucci]

Why use denatured alcohol over rubbing alcohol? I have never seen anyone use that in all of the online tutorials. You say the results will be better but can you please be more specific as to HOW it is better? Thanks!

[@tainadelcaribe]

Well, first the price point since a quartz size container is only about $7 (at Lowes) and it last a very long time. Also, rubbing alcohol smells stronger than denatured alcohol. Rubbing alcohol is an antiseptic (although it can be used as a solvent) and meant for medical use, while denatured alcohol is a solvent (meant for industrial, hobbyist and artist use), it is a fuel for camping stoves and it is also used for cleaning (like industrial machinery). Rubbing alcohol comes from denatured alcohol or rather is a type of denatured alcohol, but is different (if I remember correctly from when I was doing my research a long time ago about it) because it's mixed with other additives (probably to aide with the antiseptic quality). And finally, you get better results with denatured alcohol because it is meant to be a solvent so it will do the same thing (and its qualities are close to those of) alcohol markers, which are solvent based (in most cases ethanol which is the denatured alcohol mix {poisoned} with methanol so dumb people can't drink it). You can use rubbing alcohol by all means, and if that is all you have available; you will get a good result. However, I think that I'll keep mine in my bathroom cabinet to use as it was meant to and use the real deal in my studio to get smoother blends since it's basically the same thing that is inside of my markers and inks. I hope that explains it. It's more of a preference in the end because if you are content with the results and don't mind the smell you get with rubbing alcohol then go for it; remember that our art is all about personal preference and perspective. Anything (that is used safe and won't cause harm or mess with your art) is allowed in art.

[@Nirrrina]

aygo thank you so much for this info.

[@TheOxbowCabin]

aliquot, not decant

[@Danadane314]

aygo You’re absolutely right about the denatured alcohol in inks. I also want to mix in some xylene, also from Home Depo, along with professional dye powder to see what happens. I’ll post my results on this thread.😊

[@taeriefale]

I think these kind of inks would work really well with a simple pen and ink project. The muted colors like the one with just one marker filler would be perfect for something retro/vintage inspired. :3

[@avinavanis9016]

His voice is so soothing

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+Avina Vanis thank you =D

[@kinga4771]

Avina Vanis You should watch "maqaroon" her voice is even more relaxing than this👍

[@evelynbustamante_8346]

The only thing I focus on is, his hand gestures

[@weng6698]

Lol

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+Evelyn Bustamante haha yeah... this video is a bit handsier than usual

[@evelynbustamante_8346]

+Get Crafty Crafty lol , but good video too

[@myinterlxde]

IKR

[@iiannaii4725]

The only thing I focus on is how much he says 'actually'.

[@anneschmidt219]

Very professional, thorough, clear, and helpful video clip. Thank you so much.

[@KIMBERLYTHEBELIEBER]

I actually really enjoy his hand gestures.

[@munkykng416]

In blackest day, in brightest night, Beware your fears made into light. Let those who try to stop what's right Burn like my power Sinestro's might!

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+Victor Ha I'm glad to see this is how our friendship has evolved! haha.

[@baileehill439]

green lantern corps! I fangirled!

[@user-zd1un9ym7d]

Cores*

[@insayndevilchild]

Your ink looks cleaner/brighter. I like it better

[@catherinedooley5981]

Those would make cool business cards

[@devinaintit7787]

They are the lantern core symbols

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+Moose HeadMedia yup yup!!

[@spicypastaboi7808]

Moose HeadMedia it 's obvious

[@Nirrrina]

Moose HeadMedia ah that's why they were familiar.

[@bridgetnesbitt981]

Can you make a video on what to do with the ink?

[@mariah2103]

Honestly one of my favorite videos

[@JMEMacaspac]

Thank you for the comparison between DIY and store bought version. 😊

[@asad210]

DUDE, I NEED to know what that multi-tool is!

[@lyndsayapril1486]

I kinda like yours better they're more vibrant!

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+lyndsay april thank you =D

[@lindawang9694]

Hey Ray, I really love your videos. They're creative and neat to watch while I'm doing my homework. I noticed that you say the word "actually" quite a few times, maybe once every 2-3 sentences. It didn't bother me much, but I think it's a talking tick you might want to consider in your future videos. Again, really love and support your videos. Keep at it!

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+Linda Wang haha no offense taken!! I noticed that as I was editing the video!!

[@m00uni]

This is so cool! I've been looking for new ways to get cheap watercolor and or ink this worked perfectly

[@buildkl8179]

THE HAND MOVEMENT

[@hollybaylo7946]

they are from lantern corps :D

[@fearlessfreddy50]

Nice Lantern Corps symbols

[@maritverhaar8668]

i think the homemade inks are the best

[@israelflores3309]

There every lantern core logo and nice green lantern ring that you was wearing

[@mamascorpio]

thanks for the comparisons. I've made my own before but hasn't tried the marker technique yet. wanted to try with some cheaper. dollar store permanents first.

[@tiffanycpn]

4:24 love that sound

[@nevianmills7804]

THE SYMBOLS OF THE RINGS OF THE LANTERNS OF THE UNIVERSE

[@chloehaas2592]

Would this work for a quill

[@ESTHER-fk1nw]

Did it ?

[@abdulazizahmed5684]

I love his stoned voice

[@janellecerene203]

They're green lantern core symbols !!

[@Joani161]

Really good video.

[@soto9708]

It's the Core symbols my fav is red

[@JMartJr]

Kite Makers --- Am trying this, looks like a handy way to hand-paint coated ripstop. If it does not work for that like I think it will, I'll come back and update.

[@Mynhardt_Scholtz]

green lantern core projections

[@nafordebi]

i put the nib into the alcohol as well there's a lot of ink in the nib

[@itsdakota6442]

The symbols are the lanterns green lanterns

[@DnDorBust]

Huh I wonder if you can use these with those envelope sponge bottles, that way you can use it like a marker? I wonder if it can be used as a caligraphy sponge pen then, that'd be very cool.

[@sofiar.4409]

So cool!

[@jordanj1738]

LANTERN CORES!!

[@nancyeaguiar]

Good technique! Do you think it would work with dry erase markers instead of sharpies?

[@Curley_710]

they are the green lantern core symbols

[@francesvoyce5228]

no offense, but every time you said sharpie maker I craned up 😛😛😄😄

[@jerryrhett]

Yooooo, it's the lantern corps!

[@ibkristykat]

great voice... and i love how your hands "talk" LOL (i'm a "handsy" talker too sooo i have no room to talk).. PS What kind of paper are you using? alcohol inks are created to work on NON-porous surfaces, sooo usually photopaper is a favorite. These papers you used looked like regular old copy paper or thick card stock...

[@loke3181]

The lantern symbols!!!!

[@hannytea]

so cool! definitely gonna try this!

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+Soapy Llamas do it, let me know how it turns out!!

[@jakemaya4458]

lantern core symbols!!

[@anthonyromero3571]

The symbols are the lanterns from green lantern

[@whokilledhaydin]

this is so cool

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+Hayday B =D

[@joshpete9834]

the symbols are the symbols of the different lantern cores

[@anthonyleon7889]

the symbols are from green lantern

[@C0RP5Y]

Are they like the gems from Stephen Universe??

[@charliewood6946]

they are the Lantern cores from the green lantern comics

[@juicyfruits61]

Thanks for the information!

[@cactus7198]

Wow great vid

[@CarmenHernandez-vb5hm]

The chalkboard art are the lantern corps

[@Official_Super]

They are the lantern rings

[@ptina7175]

Im so glad you made this video! Since it is sharpie ink, then can u make a video how to make a calligraphy pen? Or a fountain pen something like that?

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+_Sapphire Note_ oooo maybe be!! Great idea!!

[@ptina7175]

+Get Crafty Crafty :D

[@thomasli5008]

Symbols are from the lanterns

[@tryingtolivecheaply3583]

I'm looking for a diy permanent ink black marker. Do you think it would be okay to use these alcohol inks in the microwave on plastic shrink art?

[@gregorythebest310]

the lantern core

[@tdinero9795]

yes the lantern cores

[@65tyi12]

Lantern cores, I see you but why no white lantern ?

[@celestebanaag1256]

LANTERN CORPS! Omg omg have you seen The Green Lantern Animated Series?

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+Celeste Banaag that show is awesome!!!

[@celestebanaag1256]

+Get Crafty Crafty which lantern Corp do you think you belong to? :D

[@mebo8491]

lantern cores those are the symbols

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+THE_ATOMAN yup!!!

[@larynanntapp6333]

Really??? For all of the people commenting on his hand gestures and how many times he used a certain word...get a life. If that's all you can find to complain about, that is pathetic. If it bothers you that much, don't watch his videos. I have never seen one of his videos...he gets straight to the point so we aren't sitting here for 25 minutes, has a soothing voice and most of all...knows what he is talking about. I watched it and immediately made 3 colors...at 2am. Nobody had to make a negative comment...you could have just moved on instead of being a jerk.

[@leejaetumacdet5433]

The drawing is from all the lantern cores

[@josephmama1606]

Lantern Corps!!!!

[@coreylewis8667]

are they the green lantern stuff

[@melynalogan2832]

I bought the red sharpie and the result was clumsy? is that normal with some colors

[@MrRetri8]

thanks😊

[@galaxygirl259]

are the symbols on the board from green lantern

[@loganshmit1180]

Is the background green lantern?

[@jaydenmunthali5781]

The different lanterns

[@sirflynnkitty]

Good video. Thank you!

[@alyzuz3304]

Can you use other types of markers or does it have to be sharpies

[@Cokepencilpsd]

any alcohol based marker will do.

[@jacobbecerra568]

the symbols are lanterns like green lantern

[@aaassaultwolf7792]

those symbols of the lantern cores

[@rinka687runescape4]

could i use this to put in my brush markers?

[@joshrooney5713]

Are they lantern core symbols

[@duelskaters1364]

the symbols are obviously the DC lantern corps

[@CountryASMR]

Thanks for the info.

[@DebraRobertslivinghi57]

What is the best way to remove the ink sponge from the ink after done??

[@tarika9859]

you should do naruto chalk art!!!

[@DellWorst]

Lantern core logos backround art

[@willowsverge3046]

You forgot to pull out the point of the marker. It usually has quite a lot of ink in it. Just pull it out with the pliers.

[@leftcheek8334]

Can i use this for fountain pens

[@zanderschannel6416]

green lanturn

[@glasseagle1246]

that tmit was green lantern cores

[@jinahtokko7629]

Please make kinetic sand

[@andrewn.4964]

He did

[@ploppy_man6612]

Green lantern color rings

[@ailedsolano2160]

omg i tried it its awesome and you're awsome

[@GetCraftyCrafty]

+Ailed Solano yay!!

[@butots2005]

Actually the green lantern corp means will not power, but it's close enough, And you also missed the light and death corps!

[@rafaelnoa9593]

It's close it's Will Power

[@ShadoDmon]

look close as he shifts you can see will behind his head

[@jaydenmunthali5781]

He has a green lantern ring

[@daltonfennell8808]

The background is all the Lantern Corps in the DC comic Universe.

[@lilpineapple1642]

THE LANTERNS

[@keeliegomez9513]

Omg your so amazing ilysm!!!!❤️❤️

[@williamtse4462]

Green lantern

[@Roadietodamascus]

Sharpie one looks way nicer, the color is a lot brighter.

[@jeremiahwesterlund538]

could you use a black sharpie

[@spenglase]

what about food colorings?

[@elisa-yb9wy]

Cool