الجمعة، 19 أكتوبر 2018

Criteria For Using Alcohol Ink On Glass

By Shirley Burns


Colored inks can be used to paint the surface creating appealing artwork. Painting using the medium is mostly done on glassware and metals. The medium is very colorful, fast drying and has no acid. It should be utilized only on surfaces that are not porous. To create a lively effect, blend the colors when applying them. The mentioned are a number of ways alcohol ink on glass can be used to create beautiful art.

Before you start the project, there are certain things you need so as to make your work effortless. You first need different types of inks. The market is filled with different types hence you can easily get a variety of them. If you want to get more beautiful results, consider utilizing many of them. There are sellers who provide them in packs of three. This is a good option if you want to save on money and are trying out the project for the first time.

A blending solution is needed. The work of the solution is to dilute and lighten the medium you want to use. It is normally used in enhancing projects and also cleaning up soon after you finish painting. It can clean the mediums off the tools, working area and hands. An applicator is also needed. You can use it in mixing different blends and applying them on the required surfaces without messing up. If you do not have enough money to buy an applicator, use gloves to ensure that you do not stain your hands.

You require a working surface. Ensure that the one you select is non-porous. It should also be flat to allow you to easily carry out your work. You may use ceramic, metal and gloss paper surfaces. Remember to also use a clear sealer for colors not to wipe off or fade. Two to three thin coats should be used to make sure that the work you do is well coated.

There are quite a number of techniques one can use in the application. They vary from a direct application on glasses to utilizing a marker that allows for a more precise application. With a felt applicator, one can create a background and then apply the blending solution followed by the liquid directly onto the glassware.

Applying the liquid directly provides you with more power of the areas the colors need to go and how much of it should be used. You can then use the tip of your applicator to blend the mixtures. You can also put the solution on the surface and press it into the medium so as to come up with different patterns. One can also put the medium in water and immerse the glasses for creating a different look.

It is imperative you commence with the less complicated works. When you are painting, the different projects you are working on will offer good outcomes if you commence with simpler tasks. After some time, you will better your capability and can work on the complex glassware. If you are unhappy with the outcome, you can always use blending solution to clean off the mistakes before starting again.

The glassware that should be painted needs to be ready. Any dirt covered will provide you with poor outcome. The glassware needs to be tidied well and dried with all the labels removed before you start working on it. You can enjoy the inks for quite some time prior to buying other colors.




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