Learn alcohol ink basics and how to make your own beautiful alcohol ink art with this DIY alcohol ink art for beginners tutorial.

While at the retreat, I attended a demo about dying fabric with Sharpies (permanent markers) and rubbing alcohol (isopropyl.) I already knew alcohol would make Sharpies bleed, but I’d never seen this particular application. This is the sort of result you can expect. Cool, right? And this is how you do it: – Stretch fabric […]

You can make beautiful "painted" tiles with Sharpies and rubbing alcohol. This full tutorial will show you how to paint with Sharpies and alcohol!

These unique DIY alcohol ink bookmarks make a great gift for book lovers, and they're perfect for beginners looking for their first project!

I have previously drawn onto fabric with Sharpie pens and found the color to be quite durable; however I was never exactly happy with th...

Make a Cool Sharpie and Alcohol Painting on Canvas where the alcohol makes swirls of permanent marker color on the canvas, it’s just magic!

I've just returned from another year of Girl's Camp where my friend, Lisa, and I are the "Crafty Ladies." It can be a lot of work, but als...

I still have some ceramic tiles left from my last run to the hardware store, so when I remembered I had saved the contact paper heart f...

Yesterday itself, scrolling down through social media I came across this fantastic video of making art and craft with glue. And just like you I when straight

This color spray, science through art activities for kids is a really fun way to take a look at how color spreads.

Most of the questions I get about my art is related to my use of posca pens.I use posca pens to draw my floral and coral illustrations. Posca pens are permanent paint markers that work well on many different surfaces, including yupo paper.

Here are 30 brilliant crafts you can do with sharpies. Get creative and make something beautiful and unique today.

DIY Sharpie and Alcohol Fabric Tutorial from Creative in Chicago. This is the best tutorial I’ve seen using this technique. Go to the link to see the beautiful fabric she created using sharpies and al

Here's the perfect do-it-yourself gift for any eager reader on your Christmas list!

Alcohol inks are incredibly expensive. Save BIG BUCKS by making homemade alcohol inks. You'll get vibrant, gorgeous alcohol ink at a fraction of the cost!

You can absolutely make your own HOMEMADE ALCOHOL INK to SAVE MONEY and to make your own CUSTOM COLORS. These markers are dye-based which will give you high pigment loads in your homemade alcohol inks, and are the BEST. You can also use ethically-sourced micas or acrylic paint, as long as you make sure to ONLY PU...

10 Alcohol Ink painting techniques. + Free alcohol ink supply guide! If you want to learn over 25 alcohol ink techniques like brushwork, spirals, color mixing, avoiding "mud", correcting mistakes and much more. Build a practice that will enhance your life and your creative flow.

I've just returned from another year of Girl's Camp where my friend, Lisa, and I are the "Crafty Ladies." It can be a lot of work, but als...

It’s still March for a few more days, but it’s totally cool if we start sharing Easter ideas…right?!? Good! Because we just can’t hide these adorable Liquid Watercolor + Rubbing Alcohol Easter Bunnies any longer! They are just too cute…too magnificent…and too magical not to share. I came across this fabulous process art activity from […]

10 Alcohol Ink painting techniques. + Free alcohol ink supply guide! If you want to learn over 25 alcohol ink techniques like brushwork, spirals, color mixing, avoiding "mud", correcting mistakes and much more. Build a practice that will enhance your life and your creative flow.

Alcohol markers give you colors that really pop off and catch attention! Reap all their benefits by knowing the do's and don'ts when using alcohol markers.

Make a Cool Sharpie and Alcohol Painting on Canvas where the alcohol makes swirls of permanent marker color on the canvas, it’s just magic!

Easy, fascinating and fun! This process blows me away every time we do it. It's so simple, but the results are just gorgeous!

A couple of weeks ago, I tried making sun catchers with laminating pouches and tissue paper. The project worked pretty well, and I wonde...

Additional artwork below!! This easy and fun 2 day art lesson focused on the elements of art; Line, Shape, Color and Value. Students also learned about a new watercolor resist technique using rubbe…

Make a Cool Sharpie and Alcohol Painting on Canvas where the alcohol makes swirls of permanent marker color on the canvas, it’s just magic!

Are you ready to dive into a super fun DIY project? Let's talk about painting alcohol inks on rocks! This exciting and creative activity is perfect for teens and adults who love to explore their

Today I'm going to be talking about alcohol ink for resin. We are going to cover a lot of ground and I am going to just go ahead and proclaim this to be the

How to Make Marker and Rubbing Alcohol Art on a Canvas : Have you ever attempted to make a pretty and perfect watercolor painting and failed miserably? Well, I have a solution for you! In this Instructable you will learn how to make a "watercolor painting" looking piece of art. This DIY is simple and can …

Make this cardboard ballerina art! You only need cardboard, a marker and our free printable ballerina template.

Colored pasta is one of our favorite craft and learning materials. We often dye it in batches and save it for all kinds of future kid art projects and activities. Here’s how to dye pasta! Follow our Recipes for Play and Creating Pinterest board! As a classroom teacher, one of the first things I …

Alcohol inks are best used on non-porous surfaces like glass, plastics, metals, and varnished wood. Porous materials like paper, untreated wood, cardboard, sponges and fabric, should be avoided. So then how, you may ask, can artists paint with alcohol inks on cotton canvas? Priming a Canvas with KILZ 2® LATEX KILZ 2® LATEX is a fast drying, ​water-based, multi-purpose primer, sealer, and stain-blocker. Because it seals porous surfaces, it's a great way to transform a porous canvas into a non-porous one. To avoid noticeable brush strokes, I prefer to use a foam brush, which you can find in all different sizes at Blick or craft store of your choice. I prefer to use the widest brush I can find, and after applying the first coat, I like to run over it with a clean and dry foam brush to make sure the surface is 100% smooth and that minimal brush marks peak through. As long as the surface of the canvas is no longer visible (I like to coat the sides, too!), a second coat of primer should not be necessary; I do encourage you to use your judgment though. You can also prime wooden panels with KILZ, but in this case, you will likely want to apply several coats to make the surface more opaque. Looking to prime a black canvas? You’ll need KILZ Klear. Once you've finished coating your surface, I recommend letting it sit for about 30 to 45 minutes before you begin painting with your inks. Do not start painting if the canvas is not completely dry. Click here to purchase foam brushes. Need canvases? I recommend shopping for them here. Want to know which alcohol ink products I use? Where Can I Buy KILZ 2® LATEX? You can find KILZ 2® LATEX at any hardware store, but it's also available in-store and online at Home Depot or Lowes. How Do I Clean Up and Dispose of KILZ 2® LATEX? KILZ recommends cleaning up equipment and paint splatters with warm, soapy water, but it's important that you properly dispose of the container in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. They recommend calling 1-800-CLEANUP to learn how to recycle or properly dispose of your primer. Want to Learn More About Alcohol Inks? Share this blog post with your friends on Pinterest! Disclosure: Links to Blick Art Materials and Amazon are affiliate links, which means that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. Please note, I only promote products that I personally use and love!

This shrinky dink keychain is REALLY EASY to make and it looks so cool! Color your shrinky dinks with Sharpie markers, then use rubbing alcohol to give them a 'tie dye' look. It's so fun watching the colors blend together and it's even more fun to watch the shrinky dink film shrink in the oven! This is such a fun craft for both kids and adults. Give your keychain as a special gift, or keep if for yourself! This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a small commission which helps us

We love a bit of process art in our house and even more so when the result is something we can give as a gift to family and friends. In this sharpie coaster tutorial we’re looking at how to make beautiful marbled sharpie coasters with kids. This post contains affiliate links (identified with a *) I

Alcohol ink art is an incredibly fun and absolutely vibrant art form in which anyone can get involved, no matter their previous art experience. While alcohol inks can seem a little difficult to master at the beginning, I can assure you that they are rewarding and worth the journey of learning the medium. The possibilities are only limited to what you are willing to try. Here is your complete guide on how to use alcohol inks and produce amazing art work!