Tutorial on using mixative like an ink!

Mixatives are a different animal than alcohol inks. In this video I show you how little it takes to get an awesome result using it like a regular ink rather than other methods. It doesn’t take much at all! I’ll post links to everything in the morning.

[@isidoreaerys8745]

Thankyou for providing the clearest explanation of what “mixative” means. “Floats to the top and doesn’t really blend with anything” 😂

[@ThePurpleStitch]

😂 it’s a stunner to use sometimes!

[@loramillet6626]

Beautiful cup! I always look forward to your videos.

[@ThePurpleStitch]

🥰 thank you so much!!

[@angelagill75]

Beautiful cup!

[@sarahashby8585]

This is beautiful! What a neat idea :)

[@amyaustin513]

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[@darrellgoff6814]

amazing cup, thank you for sharing

[@ThePurpleStitch]

🥰 thank you and you’re welcome!

[@patriciabrowning2262]

Love the colors

[@ThePurpleStitch]

Thank you!!

[@nancycraig4672]

Do you prefer mixatives rather than the inks ??? You may not remember me but I’ve been following your work for a long time , ever since you hand painted that oz cup that I loved . I’m so glad you made a channel . Thanks for sharing

[@ThePurpleStitch]

Hi Nancy! I prefer inks but had only found silver in mixative form until this past weekend. I plan on playing with the silver ink really soon! 🥰

[@crystalcorbin6469]

Love the cup! Very pretty! Walmart has a kid tent that is I think $14.98 and it's green with little characters on it. I hope that helps. 😸

[@ThePurpleStitch]

I meant to grab one with groceries today and completely forgot!!

[@cherylwilkins5457]

Could you put Alyssia method link out cant seem to find it. Thanks dear. Your work is beautiful too, love the creative ways.

[@ThePurpleStitch]

Thank you!! I actually don’t have a link, it’s a technique I picked up in a tumbler group. I couldn’t even tell you which one. Sorry!!

[@thedamorris2020]

To clean a silicone mat .... use a lint roller! Changed my world ;)

[@ThePurpleStitch]

Oooooh! Genius!!!

[@fballs78]

How do you prevent the pulling away of the epoxy and ink from the top and bottom of the cup?

[@patriciaevans2867]

I’m curious what would happen if the silver was added first. Let spin. Then add white and then colors? Lovely cup😊

[@ThePurpleStitch]

That’s a good question/thought! I’m going to do a gold and red one for my grandma soon, so maybe I’ll experiment!

[@IvelisseEP]

Hi! I love this cup! It’s like a nebula. I have only used the TH silver mixative once and had to strip the cup! I used too much silver, the epoxy wasn’t moving so it ran on to of the epoxy. Tried the heat gun and scorched it. I have mixed feelings about them. I’m not a fan of how it kinds of opaques the brightness of the other colors but love the touch it gives. Have you tried using the mixatives with the blending solution?

[@ThePurpleStitch]

I rarely use it and I almost scorched it last night. My apron caught it as it was turning and I almost pulled it off the table!! 😱

[@christymcdowelle2968]

You do not seal it after you apply the alcohol ink?

[@ThePurpleStitch]

I add at least one more layer of epoxy after inks to prevent them from rubbing off. I do t usually record that step. 😊

[@tinawood5926]

Is blanco blanco just plain white alcohol ink?

[@ThePurpleStitch]

Yes, lots of pigment to it.