How to use Alcohol Inks: An In-Depth Alcohol Ink Tutorial!

[@simon.hurley]

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by... be on the lookout for a video sharing how I used these backgrounds soon! Leave a comment letting me know which alcohol ink background and technique was your favorite. :) Here is a link to the blog post with more info and a supply list: www.inklipse.com/?p=2652

[@lauradavis7122]

Inklipse My favourite was the straw / splatter look. If I'm just trying this technique out ( I have the Yupo paper), what alcohol ink colours do you recommend I start with? I only want to buy 3 or 4 colours at first. Thanks. Laura

[@lornaholliday54]

Your style is so easy to follow. So straight forward and comprehensive. Thanks a lot. Looking forward to the next video when you show us what you have made with these pieces

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much... next video coming soon! :)

[@Denofcreativity]

Love the 1st background. Nice fall like colors.

[@lindadodge4574]

This was the most informative, easy to follow beginner alcohol ink video I've watched. Thank you for sharing.

[@simon.hurley]

I’m so happy you enjoyed it. :)

[@Taitcreates639]

The different ways you tried the alcohol inks was fantastic I had no idea they could do all that. I have the mixatives and didn't know how to use them yet. Thank you very much for all of your time.

[@shebeesstitchyworld]

I love watching other craft people and I have to say, your videos are some of the most informative and best instructional videos. Card making is sure an art form now.

[@jdball63]

A * MAZ * ING!! Thanks so much! I attempted my first alcohol ink background... got mud! 😊 I’ve been crafting for many years and I didn’t even think to turn it over! This video was very informative and made the inks a lot less intimidating! Keep up the great work! I just bought a bunch of straws but love the look of the marker spritzer tool technique!

[@pamgreatorex2016]

Thanks Simon for showing all of these techniques in one video. You covered such a lot in a short time, with really clear instructions and beautiful demonstrations. Gold!

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much... I’m glad you enjoyed the video Pam! :)

[@jeanettedonahoe3293]

Simon, an outstanding tutorial. I have watched many others, and yours, is by far, the best one, at least for me. You are a natural at this. Thank you.

[@craftsandcards]

Great video Simon !! Love all the ways to get different looks with the inks. I will have to give this a try again. Have a great day ..

[@ruchapande40]

Gorgeous colors and great techniques,my favorite was rainbow one using blending solution,you are amazing at this for sure, please create more videos using alcohol inks as well as alcohol pearls..

[@jeanchaneyaz]

Great video. I like using the foils over the left over "sticky" bits for added shimmer and shine.

[@simon.hurley]

Yes! That is such a fun technique. :)

[@k9bigdog1]

Now I know what I'll be doing tomorrow. I've had my alcohol inks for a couple of months but didn't really know how to use them... now I know! Thanks so much Simon!! You're very informative and always have such interesting ideas! I LOVE the backgrounds with the 3 drops and 1 drop of Blending solution on the pad. Such a pretty and soft background.THANKS!!!

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks Laura! I’m so glad your inspired... have fun creating with your alcohol inks. :)

[@CraftingMyWorld]

Simon, this is one of the BEST and most informative Alcohol Ink tutorials I have seen. I learned alot and had no idea of the different techniques you can use with them. Thank you so much :-)

[@anneroberts7312]

Thank you for showing so many ways to use alcohol inks. The effects are gorgeous and inspiring.

[@imacraftysoul]

Very nice demonstration of the many ways to use alcohol inks. Thanks!

[@artfulthings31]

Hey Simon, thank for the refresher course in alcohol inks! They make a great background or dies cuts. Keep up the good work!

[@Mandy14Bear17]

I love how happy and excited you sound to be sharing this with us :) its amazing and awesome. And I hope you go far in life and with you art love! :)

[@leannemitchem8865]

Really cool backgrounds! Awesome video! I loved the first technique you did. For me that was the most simplistic way and easy to learn from. For me once you start adding all those extras like mixatives and alcohol it gets more complicated and unexpected.

[@victoriaposey6815]

You are great! exactly like a tutorial should be! keep up the good work! and instructions!

[@airworks07]

Thank you for such a complete demonstration of all of the various techniques.

[@ruchapande40]

I am in love with all these alcohol ink gorgeousness ,loved all those backgrounds but could not find a video on how you used those to create cards,as you have listed in top comment.

[@cardsncraft2792]

Great video Simon, love the alcohol inks and this is a very informative video. Di.

[@bettecuddahee5138]

Love the more quiet softer backgrounds. My first time experimenting with A. Inks, I got a bright bold back ground but still don't know what I want to do with it.

[@simon.hurley]

I’ll share ways to use them in an upcoming video! :)

[@joycecox9173]

Thank you for the tip on the labelling of your reinker tops. I sat down and labelled the tops of 40 of my bottles . I used Glossy Accents to attach the little paper dots. They are so easy now to find the right colour. I love what you did with them.

[@simon.hurley]

Awesome! It makes it so much easier to choose the colors. :)

[@helenc4228]

I love the blending solution side. Can you please do a video explaining how you would incorporate this into a card. I have my ideas; would appreciate your idea.

[@simon.hurley]

Here is a video sharing how I used the backgrounds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmbGd4yqqN92sKc

[@wilmazengotita8997]

Thanks for always taking the time to inspire us. You are a great teacher 🤗

[@lisatrimble2310]

Thank you, u explained the ink uses so well. This is now my go to video when I create my ink backgrounds

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks Lisa! I’m so glad you learned from the video. :)

[@johncmullins5005]

Great demo! Don't have much experience with alcohol inks - I am going there now. Good for you!!

[@simon.hurley]

Awesome! Have fun with your inks! :)

[@kevinvanderborght1934]

Hi Simon, loved this tutorial. I loved the first one, the background with the 'paint' and the last one with the mixative. The first one had such a nice autumn feeling to it. A few questions: - can you stop the spreading of the colours in the first card? - when you use two different colours in the paint version, do they still blend like the basic product? Simon, you are doing an awesome job with your tutorials and other videos. I do think your dogs deserve a cameo appearance one day. 😂

[@simon.hurley]

You can kind of stop the spreading by blowing cold air on them to dry faster. I’m not sure if the metallic version blends. I might have to feature them in a video! :)

[@nicolepool1392]

Great video! Alcohol inks are so much fun and this video proves just that! Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@tracyleeclark-grant3469]

Simon this is one of the best informative alcohol ink videos I've watch. Thank you! Does your blog post have the colors you used for each Yupo panel. I most of the time I struggle with color combos & the ones you used were awesome!

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks Tracy! I'm so glad you suggested this... I just updated my blog with all the colors for each background. :)

[@roxaneemerson4286]

Thank you . This helped alot . Beautiful card bases. Have a great day.

[@kathleengill1273]

Thanks for this tutorial. I recently invested in some alcohol ink to I appreciate this. Beautiful backgrounds!

[@simon.hurley]

Awesome! Have fun playing with your inks. :)

[@sherir4462]

I followed your link and see where you listed everything so I know the answer to my question now! :)

[@janejohnson2404]

Great video. I have learned so much from this. I can’t wait to try. Thanks for sharing.

[@bethmiller4266]

This is a very nice instructional video for beginning alcohol ink users, Simon. Please let everyone know that you CANNOT spray blending solution. Very dangerous. You can spray 90-91% rubbing alcohol but never the blending solution. Also you need to work in an open, well ventilated area with the inks. Tim tells us that all the time

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks so much Beth! I made sure to say that in the video so people know not to spray the blending solution. :)

[@mariaisdeanda8673]

Hi Simon, you just make my day. I had bought some alcohol inks. I was not to sure how to use them. So much fun, you can make pretty colors on the paper. Question, sometimes die cuts come on a slick and shiny paper, is that paper like yupo paper? Because it's ready feels like it. Next time I will try it. Thanks for being an smart and wonderful young man! Keep up the good work!

[@HeatherscraftyLife]

Great video! I have never used them before... I need some now!

[@simon.hurley]

:)

[@deborahbuonomo296]

Great technique video, Simon. TFS! 💜

[@aljessip2923]

Would you please show us how to use these on cards. Thank you

[@bean2sara]

Well I haven't had a chance to create with them yet , I just got the lift ink pad and I bought my first round of alcohol inks .. Looking forward to creating fun backgrounds . Your video helps understanding the differences .. TFS :))

[@simon.hurley]

That's so awesome... have fun playing with your new inks! :) I'll have a new video soon sharing how I use the lift ink.

[@teripace6724]

Wonderful video!! Thank you for sharing. I have learned so much!! :)

[@blankyjoverojas8170]

They are so beautiful.

[@kimberlyj8679]

What colors did you use for the alcohol ink background that was pinks and purple and bluish? Around 13:40

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks for asking! (colors: indigo, wild plum, watermelon). I just updated my blog with the rest of the colors for all the backgrounds. :)

[@sherir4462]

Again, I learned so much from you! I don’t have any alcohol inks yet, but this sold me on them! I am mostly a scrapbooker, but recently have been dabbling in making cards, too! I can see using these techniques for journaling squares in my scrapbooks and gorgeous backgrounds on cards. Thanks Simon! Could you tell me where you got the tool you used for blowing (holds a marker I think) and what it’s called? Thanks!!!

[@simon.hurley]

I’m so glad you are going to get into alcohol inks... they are so fun! :)

[@ninaferrara8845]

Great Tutorial!

[@LadyLeda2]

Thank you Simon!!!!

[@helenc4228]

While I love the ranger alcohol inks, I also make my own inks. Making them is much more economical!

[@nancyfleming4422]

This was an excellent video on using alcohol inks! I got some great ideas from your video.

[@simon.hurley]

Thanks Nancy! I'm so glad you are inspired. :)

[@dhauxhurst]

Does work on glass panels?

[@sherir4462]

Simon, how do you use the alcohol ink blending pen?

[@simon.hurley]

I’ve shared how to use it with colored pencils here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIGkeWyIYsSjnqc I’ll share another fun way to use it soon... definitely worth getting! :)

[@helenc4228]

Thank you!

[@maryarabia-galgon1653]

love your videos.

[@jilllukas]

Very interesting & educational video. Learned alot. 😉😊 QUESTION: You said you can't Spray Blending Solution, but you Didn't say Why. Since this this stuff is kinda New to me; could you Plz explain to me why we Can't Spray Blending solution? TY Simon for another Great Video!! 😉😊

[@simon.hurley]

Blending solution has a resin that should never be airborne! :)

[@jilllukas]

Inklipse ... Very Good to know!! TY Simon!! 😊

[@kristinekerr3688]

Thx Simon. I needed a video showing how to use alcohol inks. However I am color blind so a video that never mentions what colors have been used is frustrating. Even if u just coulda said, on this background I’m using a light blue, a mid toned pink, and a deep purple or whatever. I wish I was better at using technology so maybe I could do my own research. My first few try’s have come out looking like mud and I don’t know why. Probably the colors I chose? Pls do more videos on this topic. My favorite background was the hot pink, blues and purples but I cannot seem to get mine to look like that. The blue & purple overtake the pink so there’s hardly any pink when I’m done. How many drops of each color did u apply to the felt? Wahhhhh!! Lol. PS - tried going to the link to ur blog using my iPad but it says this link is not secure so I don’t think I should be clicking on it☹️

[@angelahartley3212]

Have you had a chance to use the alcohol lift ink pad with these inks? Amazing results!! Would like your take on this newby?! Tfs!

[@simon.hurley]

Coming soon! :)

[@annstockert4678]

You have to use that paper

[@pattiskibs2552]

I have the inks and am not inspired to use them.