How to Create Shimmer with Alcohol Ink and Mica

In this video I show how to create shimmer with alcohol ink and mica powder. I use alcohol ink on Yupo paper in this alcohol ink painting. This tutorial is easy to follow and ideal for beginners using alcohol inks. I will use this picture in later videos to show how I mount Yupo paper to foam board, then cut the picture down to make a more ideal size.
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[@LostMittens]

I got that same anxious feeling when you replied to one of my comments 🥰 You are a doll baby! I mean that in a good way 💖

[@1mmvincent]

I enjoyed this tutorial and will try It out on polymer ckay. I do so like the swirly, Smokey look. Thank you.

[@LisaVornhagen]

I love it! It's really beautiful! The colors that you used look really amazing together.

[@laurakavanagh9341]

Love your channel Steve ❤️and Miriam is the queen but your the king 😎

[@juliefettes8449]

Ty for taking the time to help. I just brought some yup paper so will have a play

[@carriedurbin4918]

Absolutely beautiful thank you so much for sharing this technique

[@bmk5529]

Beautiful! Thank you.

[@judejudesdrums106]

I LOVE YOU!! Easy to follow and enjoy your voice!

[@pauladyer9845]

Thank you..just Learning

[@susanringrose851]

Thank you that was good to know I have one already I shall do as you suggest, x

[@pilsnergirl17]

I will definitely be looking for these powders - thank you !!! ( I love your accent by the way - - could listen to you talk all day !!!)

[@MonicaBarnesArt]

Loved your art and a great video ❤️❤️

[@cindyfinn4845]

I love alcohol inks,mica powders and shimmery art turned out lovely Steve

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Yes I always have those in my stash I loved when you tilted the piece it really shimmered. :)

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts lol me too

[@debbietramundanas6518]

I got the Grafix paper on Amazon US site. They don’t have it on the UK site? It was hard to find-maybe you just missed it? I loved the idea of brushing the mica powders on the Yupo paper! I would never have thought to do that! I like the effect it gives better than the effect using the TimHoltz pearlized alcohol inks! And I’m with you on the metallic mixatives, they just don’t move around the way I hope they would. Thanks for all your great ideas and experiments!

[@juliefettes8449]

Hi Steve. Love your work. Thanks for sharing. I am wondering if you can give some advice on how much to water the inks down with the alcohol. Thanks

[@susanringrose851]

Fab video can you please tell me what dryer you are using thank you.

[@YourWealthCome]

how do you seal the mica in. stuff seams to transfer very easy

[@lindawachtel4033]

What are you using to apply the mica powder

[@donnamcdonald9]

Oohhh. I likey. Daft question, but what is yuppo paper? Xxx

[@donnamcdonald9]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts thanks Steve. It makes sense now. I firmly believe there are no daft questions too. Xxx

[@tinamesser4438]

Do you think you can make alcohol ink with tattoo Ink

[@judithf9297]

Steve, it’s me again, I really apologize I made a mistake,that NARA synthetic paper it wasn’t at the UK Amazon website, I was still on my US site, sorry. It’s a wonderful paper comes in 2 thicknesses , I believe it’s from India, they have a website narasyntheticpaper.com So,maybe you can find it there or order it from the US? I wanted to ask you do you dilute all the Pinata inks,or just some? I also use Ranger,some of them are very pigmented too. Can you tell me what proportions you use? I know Myriam has a video about,but I have to find it,also if you ask her questions she’s usually really busy,but yes,she’s the queen around here for many mediums. Also what I am not clear,do you dilute only what you use once,or make more and just store it in those tiny bottles for future? Thank you 🙏 and see you soon here. 😊

[@cindyfinn4845]

Steve look up Joggles.com for Grafix paper they do ship international, I want to order some as well some of the new Marabu inks.

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts Im always happy to help if I know how to source a product.

[@cindyfinn4845]

@@SteveMcDonaldArtsandCrafts You're welcome

[@teekotrain6845]

2:38😂😂😂 I had to go back three times to hear that correctly. was it spelled "Hollywood gaze" or "Hollywood gays?"

[@sunshine101562]

The mica always rubs right off, taking some of the inks with it?? I’m so frustrated because it does make gorgeous effects but the slightest contact with anything and half the painting is gone. No time to even seal it. 😕😕😕

[@sunshine101562]

And thank you for your video!! It is the first one I’ve found that deals with the pigment powder and alcohol. Love your color choices! 🥰

[@judithf9297]

Steve,hello! I just found your channel and I really enjoy your work and this technique with the mica is excellent. Now I already saw someone recommended Joggles.com to you for the Grafix Opaque Plastic, I’m sure they ship to UK, although probably the shipping is not cheap. It’s a wonderful substrate,I don’t even use Yupo anymore. The Grafix is heat resistant and doesn’t stain. I also discovered on Amazon a new paper/plastic called NARA, it comes in 6” round and then 9 x12 and 12 x12. I just checked the UK Amazon,they have it,it’s very reasonably priced. I also heard you say you want a dryer with a cold setting( btw I have one the same you do) it’s by Revlon, I couldn’t find it on the UK Amazon, I will try to include the link here for the US Amazon. www.amazon.com/Revlon-Styling-Brush-Soft-Curls/dp/B000PXYAL2 . The only thing I heard that it blows harder than the Connair. I hope that helps. Hope o see more videos😊