20 Amazing Alcohol Ink Projects for You to Try
Wow – have you been seeing all these alcohol ink projects popping up these days?
I’m guessing that you have and that’s why you’re here! You want to see all the fun projects we’ve found!
And of course this is a craft experiment that we’re ready to take on and share with you, so we’re starting with some research.
I mean every good craft experiment has to start with research right?
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Where Can I Use Alcohol Inks?
We’re trying to decide which project to start with and we’re leaning toward either paper (greeting cards) or tiles.
Alcohol inks can be used on pretty much any non-porous surface that you can think of, and a few that are porous – think paper. Although they work better on certain types of paper.
Of course that’s why we’re doing research, so we know what supplies will work the best.
Here are just a few places to try alcohol ink:
- Paper
- Metal
- Tile
- Ceramic
- Plastic
- Glass
We’ll share our project with you when we get it finished but for now we’re sharing all the fun alcohol ink projects that we’ve been studying to learn more about it.
Greeting Cards made with Alcohol Ink
While many people use Yupo paper as the background for alcohol inks you can also use a glossy paper or even watercolor paper.
Most of the samples that we found include other kinds of embellishments along with the alcohol ink.
Check out all these fun examples.
If you're looking for tutorials and classes then look no further. Jennifer McGuire Ink has got it all and many ways to embellish when you're finished.
Galina uses a straw to blend her inks for her card making.
We can already hear the comments about hot air here and we're ready to meet the challenge. Who needs canned air?!?
She's got plenty of inspiration for you to check out on her site!
This is another place that's highly concentrated on card making and she's got a lot of fun ideas. This project has an alcohol ink background with stamps over the top.
She's got lots of stamps and ideas and it's a great place to check out for more greeting card inspiration.
This is a great tutorial on how to make panels with your alcohol ink to use in greeting card designs.
We love the simplicity of these cards. The alcohol ink design stands out so much since it's against a plain background.
Be sure to watch the video for more inspiration.
Alcohol Ink on Metal
While metal is not high on my list of objects to try alcohol ink with, I have to admit that there are some stunning ways to use it.
After a little more research we think that jewelry making may get added to the list of crafts to try and alcohol ink on metal will definitely be in that category.
Check these out!
This is a tutorial that shows two different techniques for using alcohol inks on metal with stunning results.
It's amazing how different the paints can look on metal and it also has a nice shine to it.
This is definitely some artist inspired jewelry.
Here's an unexpected way to use metal, not to mention using alcohol inks.
This artist used copper metal sheets and embellished them with alcohol ink.
Then she stitched them into a quilt she was making!
Pretty interesting project right?
How about these cute little tins?
These are perfect for in your purse or gift giving and the alcohol ink is a fun way to embellish them.
Alcohol Ink Painting
Eventually we aspire to being able to make beautiful paintings with our alcohol inks!
If you're a fan of abstract art check out all of these amazing pieces!
Jessica Young makes and sells her art for very reasonable prices. So if you've got to have a piece check out her shop.
She also offers a course on using alcohol ink and resins at all stages of mastery so it's a great place to find a how-to.
We are huge fans of the paintings that have some metallic touches to them.
An Alchemist is defined as "a person who transforms or creates something through a seemingly magical process." and we couldn't agree more.
It also looks like most of the alcohol ink painting techniques include using resin so adding that to our list!
More Alcohol Ink Projects
Now we have a few more projects that are just plain fun.
Alcohol ink can be used on so many different things and here are just a few that are their very own categories for you to check out.
Here's a tutorial on how to make your own alcohol ink coasters. Agnes gives you all the steps and a few tips to get the best outcome and then she shares several designs at the end of her tutorial.
Also, we have to say that "follow my creative journey" is a great motto for her business and she's got lots of other fun coaster projects on her site.
These alcohol ink splatter gems are beautiful and we think they'd make fun magnets.
Or they'd look pretty around the base of one of our potted plants.
These little jewelry dishes are amazing.
Patti at Hearth & Vine explains how she uses the alcohol ink and air to create a flower right on the dish.
This may be a little too advanced for our first project but it's certainly one that we're going to try!
You can't make crafts and not include something for the holidays. And boy aren't these gorgeous ornaments?
We're always experimenting with different styles of ornaments so this is definitely on the project list.
Be sure to click through and check out the tutorial.
How about some votive holders?
We can only imagine that these will look amazing with candles shimmering behind them.
Another project added to the list....and the list just keeps growing.
By far one of our favorite projects are these tiles?
How long do you think it will take us to make enough for our bathroom?
We'll let you know....
And be sure to click through and see her finished project. We won't spoil it for you but it includes a lot of tile!
So which project’s have you tried and which one do you think we should start with?
Of course we’ve added almost every one of these to our list and now we’re ready to get started with alcohol ink on #allthethings.
We think we’ll start small with some paper and card projects and then move onto some ceramic or glass.
Since we just finished a kitchen renovation I know that those subway tiles are only about 15 cents each, which seems like a bargain for a project.
Although tile seems like it could lead to another project….but that’s for another day.
Alcohol Ink Supplies
So now that we’ve picked out an alcohol ink projects or two (ahem) we’ve got to gather our supplies. Here’s what we’re shopping for.
If you enjoyed these projects you should also check out a few of our “how to’s”
Follow us on Pinterest and on Instagram for lot’s more ideas and inspiration!
Be sure to share your alcohol ink projects with us, we’re always looking for more inspiration and fun. And be sure to pin this to your favorite board so that you’ll be able to come back and find it later.
Brilliant compilation! It’s amazing to see how alcohol ink can be used on so many surfaces and used to create such beautiful effects. I particularly loved the handmade clear glass ornaments. Perfect gift for holiday season; handmade crafts are always much more appreciated by receivers.