Wispy Alcohol Ink Embossed Tiles - Full Tutorial

Check out this fun alcohol ink and embossing tutorial creating a wispy effect on tile with a gold embossed finish. This technique takes literally minutes and will appear as though you spent hours creating it. All the products used in the video can be found in my shop link below.
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[@charlenebyington7405]

Absolutely gorgeous. . Love love love them

[@lindamatamaner4998]

Beautiful! 💕 Looking forward to your book! 🎨🖌️📘

[@michellepowell4558]

Thanks for the inspiration! Lovely work!

[@rechellethackray]

WOW WOW WOW!!! These are so incredibly beautiful 😍 ❤ Thank you a thousand times over for this tutorial! I'm so excited to try this. Your tutorial is so well put together, very informative and so well narrated. Your artwork is absolutely STUNNING! Thank you again and I hope you have a most wonderful day 😊 ❤

[@susanduncan7875]

I arrived a bit late, but I am glad that I found your vid. Doing mixed media for some art in our living room. I love this idea! Thank you for sharing!

[@renearunnels3316]

Beautiful as always!!!

[@JaneMonteith]

Renea Runnels Thank you 💕

[@Decopainterandtea]

Beautiful work as always! Going to try this!

[@JaneMonteith]

Decopainterandtea Awesome 👍🏼

[@Ktn1968]

Thank you for the great tutorial

[@agovernale]

Love your tutorial got these tiles at my home depot today!

[@Carole_Williamson]

Thank you for this. Awesome

[@carmelapeters7586]

Thank you, Jane!

[@JaneMonteith]

Carmela Peters Welcome 😘💕

[@cynthiaroberts9381]

How pretty. I will trybthis thank you.

[@HeatherWrightArt]

These are really beautiful :-)

[@ladygemologist8505]

Thank you so much. Beautiful

[@JaneMonteith]

Lady Gemologist 😊😊

[@jackiekanngiesser7315]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge ! Alberta Canada 🇨🇦

[@mltbkr]

Thank you Jane!!!! I never thought to use my embossing tool to get that wispy look that I just love. I was use the heat gun and blowing with the straw so I just gave up. This made me jump right out of my bed to try it. It worked!!!!! Just have to get embossing powder and the stamps. Healthy New Year to you and all your love ones. So glad to see you back!

[@JaneMonteith]

mary lou tomecek baker Thank you 💕 Have fun 😊

[@cindyborcherding8927]

1. A BOOK??!! EEEKS!!! this is super exciting!! 2. I have done the tiles before but never thought to emboss on them... BRILLIANT! 3. Thank you Jane for the video! :)

[@JaneMonteith]

Cindy Borcherding Thanks for watching 💕

[@empresst3084]

Your coasters are beautiful...

[@jamillaharterbury6118]

😍 LOVELY

[@dustyblue2ify]

So Lovely! Thanks for Sharing~ Happy New Year 2019 :)

[@JaneMonteith]

dustyblue You too 😊

[@DrSallyB]

These are so gorgeous they made me sigh! (And not because I can't wait for my shipment of round NARA Paper to arrive this week arrgh :) Fab work as always, soul sister :)

[@floriflores2810]

Hey I love your video! Quick question do you seal with resin after it drys ? Or do you seal with the other 2 products you mention? And if you seal with the spay sealant will it be durable and can I just do that or do I have to still do the resin after to seal all the way ?

[@MTW1108]

I love your videos and your art. I just bought your Mod Mini course, and am looking forward to that. I was wondering about the archival quality of alcohol inks and here, the embossing powder. Does coating it in Art Resin make it archival? Thanks!

[@spencer-millanart3253]

Very pretty! I've never seen the embossing before!

[@lynnedowling9075]

Did you seal the tile before embossing it

[@Staples9114]

Can you use a butane torch for the heat source for the embossing portion?

[@mdoloresgallardorodriguez5835]

Is the transparent substance you use un the video resin? Thanks

[@renearunnels3316]

Jane, I know you said that the AI needs to be completely dry before starting the embossing step. What is a good amount of time to let them dry? And are you spraying anything prior to the stamp?

[@nancynorland260]

A little bummed not to see the full tile painting as it said full tutorial. They are beautiful, but yes disappointed in not seeing the full time painting. They are absolutely beautiful though. So thanks for that

[@joannecrombie9152]

I looked on amazon and amazon.ca but couldn’t find the embossing Matt you use.

[@ellym279]

Is your book is available now? The tiles are beautiful. 🌺

[@wendylamb8645]

Sealed with kamar varnish, can I use these for coasters? Are they heat resistant?

[@briannerumore2059]

Do you have a link for the tiles you use in the video?

[@TheMotocross64]

Would love to buy the leaf stencil, is their one in your store?

[@ThePianoplayer777]

Very Pretty Jane! Thank you!! Question: what do you use to seal them??

[@JaneMonteith]

ThePianoplayer777 I mentioned it at the end of the video. Krylon Kamar and UV.

[@runwinter..0202]

Can u plz say what did u add to create a Wispy effect...

[@asrahman8435]

How do I prevent the gold edges of my design from being bumpy/irregular or is that normal for embossing powders.

[@lisawhittington4]

What would happen if you used the torch instead? Different look?

[@terriekaufman3681]

I know I am not in the right video but cannot find the one you did on Making and Resining tiles. You used the Pebeo paints but I thought I heard you say they were OIL based and wanted to be sure of what I need to buy. I have loads of Acrylic paints and do not need more paints if those can be used. Thanks you

[@dinipratiwi7793]

What about the sides? Do u cover them?

[@ponygecko]

Jane, I love your approach and matter of fact style. I tried the embossing technique with a broad band of gold powder across the center of a hexagonal tile. When I sprayed the UV sealant you recommended after letting the tile fully dry, the emobossing crackled. Have you actually tried sealing embossed tiles with the spray? I don’t think the tile can be used now as a coaster.

[@karenkelleher989]

How long did you let them cure before you sprayed them? Two weeks is good.

[@ishashah521]

Hey,how can we hang this beautiful alcoholic ink tile on wall?we can't frame it.

[@TheMotocross64]

Really cool, thank you, where do you get the leaf stencil? I looked in your store but it wasn’t in there

[@jennytreloar9460]

Yes, I have looked for it also. I can noy find one

[@beverlyhaney9816]

Can I get a link for the stamp? I have to make these asap!

[@janathomas5759]

Are the tiles you used glazed ceramic or unglazed or satin

[@dswatik99]

what do you use to make these coasters usable with a coffee mug?

[@raechelpalmer6482]

Where do you get your hexagon tiles?

[@abc16232]

I've few questions if u can help 1. Did u use embossing folder ?? Can clear stamps work in the same way ??? 2. You have used embossing tool at the corner of tile when u added embossing powder along with tape. Will hairdryer work the same way as your embossing tool did. Will hairdryer fix the powder at its place ?

[@christineperez7626]

Several times I saw questions about using glazed vs. unglazed tiles. Amazon offers kits for tiles that are u glazed and absorbent. Somehow I’m not sure the alcohol would move as easily…. Can you please please respond?

[@sehajkaur9476]

Where do i get embosing bag or chalk bag that you have used in India?

[@ireneaguilar174]

I used this on my tile but I happened rub my finger by mistake. It easily came off. What did I do wrong? More heat? Do you have to seal first?

[@volcessa]

Jane,the tool you are using for the stamps to be stable, you say I believe it is called a misty? I’ve looked for this on line and am unable to find it. Does it have another use that it maybe listed under?

[@JaneMonteith]

Elaine Waters sure. Here it is :-) www.scrapbook.com/store/brand/my+sweet+petunia.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzc2Xg4rl4gIVhtlkCh3BSg0mEAAYAiAAEgJ3FvD_BwE

[@laurabuehler]

Great video. I emboss on paper all the time, but I didn't know you could emboss on tiles. One note, from everything I've ever heard, you do NOT want to use alcohol to clean your stamps. From my understanding, that will degrade the material the stamp is made out of. You can use a non-alcohol baby wipe (that's what I use all the time), simple soap and water (allow to thoroughly dry before putting them away), or there are various stamp cleaners available on the market that are not harmful to the stamps. Sometimes stamps do stain, but that doesn't affect the quality of future stamping.

[@JaneMonteith]

Laura Buehler Thank you. Good know. Appreciate the info 💕

[@swainderful]

Great video Jane! I've been working with alcohol ink for about 5 years and never thought about using embossing. Have to get it. One question, when you put tape on the corners for adding the embossing powder, would the tape pull off the ink? Is it better to seal it first? Embossing is very new to me. Thanks again. Sue from Oregon

[@JaneMonteith]

swainderful no. I didn’t use anything before pulling off the tape. As long as your inks are dry you should be fine. 😊

[@swainderful]

@@JaneMonteith Thanks Jane! had no idea :) Regards, Sue

[@alexserra9605]

For anyone reading the comments... u am a card maker and there was some confusion when jane was explainging.. the Wagner gun is a heat tool ... same as any other heat tool just gets hotter quicker it is not for embossing but for many jobs. Also the wispy affect works best with a hair dryer with air pushing the ink around not necessarily heat. Take everything with a grain of salt and dont run out and buy anything you think you need. A blow dryer on the other hand will not work for embossing because it does not heat up enough and still just blow your embossing powder around. If anyone is looking for a host gun there are many options cheaper than the wagner. Hope this helps. And when you do use a blow-dryer you always start on the outside puddle of the ink and blow around you don't blow air on the ink and you don't go in the middle of it start on the outside

[@JaneMonteith]

Alex serra Thanks for your comments. :-). I only suggest what I’ve found works best fo me. I can’t stand the hair dryer method. I’ve had poor results with it, but that’s just me. And, yes someone already mentioned how to clean stamps so thanks for that. :-)

[@theresafugate1528]

Yeah, I kept looking at the heat gun, and kept saying wait a minute, this is the exact same one I have and because of such a high heat 650 degrees, it is not for heat embossing normally, unless you are very careful. I went to find this embossing tool on the link, and thought wait this is the same exact heat tool I have. This IS A HEAT TOOL, NOT A SPECIFIC EMBOSSING TOOL. Also I have tried this with my Tim Holtz small heating tool (more for embossing, but will take longer), and my blow drying, and as long as I have my blow dryer on the low setting, it works much much better. Also I found with the blow drying if you point it straight down on the tile and not at an angle the effect is much better. I will point out though, that I do mix many colors and alcohol before applying the heat which may have something to do with it. I do love this video, and have learned quite a lot. Now I want to see if I can use my Tim Holtz stamp platform using this same technique. Great Video, Thank you!

[@wendycoolen9975]

Maybe you can add a top coating and use them as Coasters

[@jofish420]

Beautiful work Jane! :D I have just started working with Alcohol Inks. I am getting that embossing heat gun via your link! I also work with resin art. Do you use the Kamar Varnish on your tiles before you resin them? Is that really necessary?

[@JaneMonteith]

jofish420 yes I would seal first with Kamar to prevent bleed. Then add a protective coat of UV before coating with resin 😊

[@slumperinoz]

@@JaneMonteith love your videos. Thanks for your advice. So when you finish your piece you add three separate sealers afterwards? 1. the Kamar to prevent bleeding. 2. the UV coat and 3. the resin. Is this correct? I am just starting out, I bet you can tell! Thanks again.

[@namrahwaseem7234]

Hi, What's the substitute for blending solution?? For canvas or tiles. Im having difficulty as I just bought really expensive inks now

[@eileengavinlarsen4509]

@@namrahwaseem7234 you can use alcohol instead.

[@nidaauae2197]

Hi Jane I saw your video it is so cool and very understandable...However just I want to ask you please...is the heat gun use for the alcohol ink and the torch use for the resin? ...Thank you

[@JaneMonteith]

Nidaa Uae yes. :-)

[@nidaauae2197]

You are the best ...Thank you ;) @@JaneMonteith

[@ellenasjes8237]

Thanks for your tutorial! I discovered you since a week. Perfect tips. But please please, it's so easyer for the watcher when you number the video's. Many artists number the video's. The watcher can notice the nummer ( without the titel) for a special tip. Example: V Jane 15 coasters/ stamps.

[@palakdhorajiya1124]

where can I find the embossed stamps?

[@jennytreloar9460]

I have been looking also.

[@janette1694]

Hi I'm really new to all this but love your tutorial- can i ask what solution you put on after your colours to feather it- I never caught what it was- thank you

[@angelmom916]

Been doing this for years on many items...I have found with certain sealers,the ink will run..I always brushed on a thin layer of mod Podge,then sealed..smaller items I seal with glossy accent or resin for greater protection,depending on the usage of item..Dominos are my fave to use

[@JaneMonteith]

Linda Renner great! Thanks for the info. I’ve found kamar to be the best overall sealer based on the brand of inks a person is using. I’ve never had any issue with jacquard. But ranger inks will run more and actually change colour with other sprays. Thanks for watching :-)

[@angelmom916]

Jane Monteith yes,the rangers run bad and do change colors..I have never used the Jacquards....

[@JaneMonteith]

Linda Renner oh you have try them. They are more expensive but worth the money. They are highly saturated and vibrant. They have a limited colour palette but it’s for lightfast reasons so will not fade like other brands do. 💕

[@theresafugate1528]

I have also noticed, since I use both inks the Ranger and the Jaquard, that the Ranger ones tend to drip and splash as soon as you tip the bottle to let any of the ink out. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong, but I never have that issue with the Jaquard brand, but yes, I only have the exciter pack of the Jaquard, and found lately if I want the rest of the colors I think like an additional 8 or 9 colors, they are 79.00 on Amazon, at least the last time I looked. The exciter pack which contain 9 inks are 18.99 or less on Amazon. I don't understand why the other remaining colors are so expensive, but I can't afford them, and I have so many of the Ranger bottles to use up, it will be years before I have to replace them. 1 other thing I noticed with the Ranger inks, is the caps get very stuck to the bottles, even after spending hours cleaning around the rim of the bottle and inside of the caps, they really get so tight, I have to run them under hot water to loosen them up. I do love Ranger and Tim Holtz, but after trying these 2 inks, I do prefer the Jaquard ones.

[@theresafugate1528]

Well that explains why I have ruined so many of my tiles before I got the Jaquard. I didn't realize it was the sealer with the Ranger inks which made them change colors. Of course I have only had my Jaquard exciter pack about 3 months now, and have just used them on yupo paper so I don't seal them at all.

[@rosemaryglen5242]

Alex serra, if you know so much about this technique why are you watching and critiquing? Why don’t you put out your own video? Jane does a lovely job on this project. I don’t see where “wispy” is coined for a specific technique.

[@janetklose7448]

Could you please tell me again what you use to seal your tile with as I don't seem to be able to find the link?

[@JaneMonteith]

Janet Klose it’s at the end. I mention Krylon Kamar and UV Archival.

[@manuelakuchta7093]

The tutorial starts at 5:56

[@lauraborgmann8285]

Did I miss info about the tile was it a finished or raw tile?

[@lainelowe1701]

7

[@kimwilliams3211]

Restore, which is a habitat for humanity store, carries tiles all the time. It is hit or miss but goes to a good cause.

[@youseffbchara4686]

H Lik

[@michelleosborne8951]

The magnet is to hold paper down. It cannot hold a tile down. It will only prevent the lid from closing. The magnetic force can’t even penetrate that tile. Seriously

[@princesscat9784]

New subbie! For those asking how to seal. Couldnt find link in this video but found "How to seal" in her Playlist. Hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e16ph2OloNyBfKc

[@judithf9297]

Alex Serra You are absolutely right,some of this information is confusing,and especially people who are interested in the wispy technique should watch other videos,because this IS NOT the wispy technique/effect. It could be called the layered effect, but layered is not wispy,that’s completely wrong information. Wispy is done with a blow dryer the best., and the purpose is that the edges fade, they became very airy,smoky.the thick part is in the middle. It’s a beautiful effect,has to be practiced. Also the wispy is done on paper not on tile. Some people would use maybe an airbrush or straw,but that’s hard to continuously blow . The hairdryer is the best,and there are several videos you can watch how the wispy technique is done. But this is definitely not it,and it’s not right people to be misled

[@JaneMonteith]

Judith F I’m merely offering my opinion. It doesn’t mean it’s the the only tool to use . Just do what works for you. Personally I can’t stand to use a hairdryer and I don’t get the same results. So I opt for an embossing tool. It’s all personal preference.

[@judithf9297]

Jane Monteith Absolutely no offense to you,but this is not just your opinion.You call this wispy when that’s a completely different thing. You say you’re doing embossing and that’s right,thats what you doing.But that has nothing to do with the wispy alcohol ink technique ,that’s done on paper,mostly Yupo,and looks completely different. Maybe you should check out how it looks,there are plenty if videos

[@JaneMonteith]

Judith F I’m not offended in the least. I had no idea there is/was another name out there called wispy. I dubbed “wispy” technique for my own method and for this video. Lol. I shared lots of alcohol ink videos. Thanks for watching anyway. 👍🏼

[@regenabrooks4327]

@@judithf9297 Actually, the 'wispy' technique can be done on tiles. I would suggest larger tiles to get the full effect tho (at least 12x12"). That size could be used as a hot plate, or it could be framed. I've done AI and embossing on tiles for several yrs now, and I teach stamping and card making. I've also done AI on glass, covered it with white cardstock, flipped it over and framed it. Creates a really cool look, and it protects the ink without having to seal it. Cheapest way to do it is to just buy a standard size ready made frame (minimum 11x14"), do the ink on the glass, put some white card stock on it, flip it and stick it back in the frame! (I'm also a custom framer.)

[@judithf9297]

Regena Brooks embossing and making cards i understand,but that’s completely different than what I’m talking about. Ive never seen anybody do a fading or wispy technique other than on paper.

[@alexserra9605]

And please do not use alcohol in your stamps it will dry them out make them brittle and they will be done very quickly you can use a baby wipe or microfiber Cloths or buy stamp cleaner don't use alcohol that is so important stamps are very expensive nowadays alcohol will ruin them so fast

[@JaneMonteith]

Alex serra yes it was mentioned in the comments already. Cheers 👍🏼

[@regenabrooks4327]

I've used alcohol to clean some of my rubber stamps for years. I've even cleaned them with AI blending solution. With either one, I always scrub and wash them with dish soap and water. I use permanent inks a lot (mainly black), but if I want to use a different colored permanent ink, the remaining black ink stain does make a difference in the color. I can't go from black to red without completely cleaning the stamp because I'll get a darker shade than I want. You definitely should not use alcohol to clean clear stamps tho. They will get ruined immediately.

[@theresa_lili]

The misty took is useless.

[@timh7246]

most things are, if you don't know how to use them. ;-)