Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Alcohol Ink/ Glassine technique...

I wonder if...

that's how this technique developed...

I wondered how tim's/Ranger's

I was hoping to create a verdigris/rusty looking background...
with texture...
that I could stamp on...

since alcohol inks are transparent, they don't show up well on dark surfaces...if at all...

here's the HOWEVER...

in it's unedited video state...
with the big DUH...still left in...
a blooper of sorts...
but hey...
it's the REAL me...
yikes!



here's a closer look @ the back of the glassine envelope...
I'm very pleased with the result...

the inks/glassine combo seems to make the envelope really strong/sturdy...

perfect for mailing...

or pages for a mini book?


I hope you enjoyed the video & that you'll take a minute to try it!

I used juniper & cloudy blue ...

but try it with other alcohol ink colors...
stream would be a good choice...

let me know how you do!

I'm off to find some archival ink & a studio 490 stamp...
something appropriate for a cute glassine envelope...

in fact...

I think I'll...

make art!
wendy
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42 comments:

  1. gayleOctober 11, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Wow, great effect!

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  2. SusanKOctober 11, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    This looks so cool! But I gotta say the better 'yikes' moment is when you say to highlight your cracks. I was laughing my backside off! Guess my funny bone is easily tickled some days...lol!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I love the look of this! Wonder how it would work if you mix the AIs and the mixative on the craft sheet and swipe the glasseine over it??? Hmmm....gotta go try both ways!

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  4. lindaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I love this technique Wendy! I'm working on some Fall and Winter mini books and these would make great pages!

    Thanks

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  5. HelenaOctober 11, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Cool, cool, Cool, Wendy!!!!

    Now where to get FAST a snow cap alcohol ink mixative?! That's the question of today.

    hugs and say hi to Rick!!!

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  6. NetrixOctober 11, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Fantastic idea. Love it
    Jeanette x

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  7. sueOctober 11, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    How cool! I love the glassine paper, but was not sure of what to do with it.

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  8. ScrapthatOctober 11, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Very cool Wendy! TFS!

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  9. DebbyOctober 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Will have to try this as it looks really cool!

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  10. Candy COctober 11, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Wow...really cool!! I had not thought to try alcohol inks on Glassine!!! Love the effect you got! Thanks for sharing! <3 Candy

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  11. ellen vargo designsOctober 11, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    cool stuff! i wonder what would happen if you added some blending solution, too? hmmmm... need to try... see you in... 3 days!!! :)

    ELlen xxx

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  12. SannaSOctober 11, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    FABULOUS!!! =)
    hugs, SannaS

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  13. Susan LeslieOctober 11, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I love that Tim and Ranger has come out with these products...time to work some magic. Thanks for the inspiration Wendy.

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  14. lilyandthelotus.blogspot.comOctober 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    ok you answered my question. thanks so much. love the technique..never would have dreamed it to be so simple.

    susan s.

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  15. MarijaneOctober 11, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    Great video! Love the technique. FYI... after your video ended another video was offered on alcohol inks by Jennifer McQuire that was also very informative. I just today found a store that has the snow cap mixative - hooray!

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  16. michelleOctober 11, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Love this look and thanks for sharing the video with us!

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  17. Hels SheridanOctober 11, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    ooh cor blimey, I tried it with Picket Fence Stain but it disappeared... never would I have thought to try the Alcohol Ink version... how coolio!!!! Thanks for sharing... see you... on Friday!!!! Eeeeeeeeee, am over the top excited!!! xx

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  18. Nina W.October 11, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Thanks Wendy, this is a neat technique that fits right into my creative style. Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

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  19. HelenOctober 11, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Need to get this mixative - must go shopping! Love the look, thanks for the cool video.

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  20. Tammy TutterowOctober 11, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Love it! I can't wait to try it!

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  21. VicOctober 11, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I'll be trying this one very soon!

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  22. MarissaOctober 11, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    That is SUCH a great idea! I'm always looking for something new to do with the Glassine. Thanks Wendy!

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  23. Art By WandaOctober 11, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    Verra, verra cool!!!!!! And I like the duh!!!! :-))

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  24. AnonymousOctober 11, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    A must try technique. The result is great. Ya gotta love new techniques.

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  25. TonaOctober 11, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Great video! LOVE this technique.

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  26. salamandaOctober 11, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    This looks so fun and messy and the finished product is fab. Something else to try once I track down some of that adirondack White.

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  27. CherylOctober 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    TFS - loving that verdigris look a lot! Great idea!

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  28. Marilyn L.October 11, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I have the glassine and now know what to do with it. Thanks Wendy, you're the best in making art!

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  29. slbt17October 11, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    very cool, thanks for sharing!
    Sandra ltb

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  30. snazzyoriginalOctober 12, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Great technique, fab video & wonderful inspiration as always

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  31. CherOctober 12, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    YEP! great gift card idea there woman...u rock!

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  32. GabrielleOctober 12, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    Just sneaked a peek in my lunchhour! Great and inspiring technique but wished I'd looked at home! I'll spend all afternoon wishing I can have a try now!

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  33. AnonymousOctober 12, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    I have to leave another comment. I experimented with your technique (love the result!), my idea of using the craft sheet instead of the blending tool (also cool, but a little muddy), and then with pearl mixative instead of snow cap (dark, but interesting) and (no surprise), your way is the BEST way, and that patina look is fabulous. (I used a light blue and a light green instead of two blues).
    Thanks, Wendy!
    xoxo

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  34. BeckyOctober 12, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Very, very cool! I also liked "highlight your cracks" lol! and your watch is toooo cool.

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  35. Sharon SecorOctober 13, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Oh my gosh - this is so cool. Thanks for sharing and I will be sure to highlight "your cracks" when playing. U r way too funny - and such an inspiration! Loving the duh!

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  36. BarbaraOctober 13, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I've been wanting to give alcohol inks a try but wasn't sure how to use them....thanks for sharing your technique! :)

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  37. Marjie KemperOctober 14, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Thanks for sharing the video... great way to use the AIs differently!

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  38. Georgie HornOctober 16, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial! I am addicted to alcohol inks--could it be the alcohol? haha. come by for my latest alcohol ink project!
    http://georgie-hornpuddinnpie.blogspot.com/2011/10/joy-full.html

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  39. Marilyn L.October 16, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    can't wait to try this technique but on a glassine paper not envelope for a background effect

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  40. ThereseOctober 18, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    WHERE ARE YOU....... Did you drown in your making art day..... LOL. Loved what you did with the glassine papers........ You are such a smarty pants.......

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  41. Heidi MirelesNovember 20, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Very cool look.

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  42. OliviaNovember 21, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Not only is the technique really cool but I have to commend you on how it was video-d. You show only the technique and go from there. There are so many that show a person from a distance and never zoom in on the project. I don't need to know what someone looks like, I need the information. So, thanks for that. Great!

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