Using Alcohol Ink On Ceramic Tiles

In this video ranger guest artist teresa kovalak shares how to paint a stunning landscape on tile using tim holtz alcohol inks.

Using alcohol ink on ceramic tiles.

Alcohol ink tends to flake off ceramic tile if it is not sealed. Pour some rubbing alcohol into a small jar and use the paint brush to dab the alcohol all over the shiny surface of the ceramic tile. Link to a great youtube video and a source for supplies. You can add alcohol inks on tiles and let them dry or light them with a lighter.

You can create many variations by using the different alcohol ink techniques. I was disappointed when i used krylon uv resistant gloss and it changed the colours of one tile and added little white blotches to another. You want a nice thick layer of alcohol that is just sort of floating on the surface of the tile. I appreciate your instructions.

To make the swirls on the saucer i used the same technique that i used on the alcohol ink art. How to use alcohol ink on ceramic. Alcohol ink tiles are a fun project. I am new to alcohol inks and am really enjoying doing the tiles.

You can buy the ink here. I did shake the can well before i sprayed. I just dropped a few spots of ink along with a few drops of alcohol blending solution onto my ceramic saucer and used my straw to blow the ink around. Tile painting is popular because tiles are smooth and non porous allowing the inks to flow beautifully.

The liquid retention usually is able to the keep the alcohol on the tile edges without spilling over. Looks like it s snowing on 1 3 of the tile. Many alcohol ink artists paint on ceramic tile. Tutorial about using alcohol ink on ceramic tiles and yupo paper to create beautiful works of art.