Oh my gosh Kelli, thank you so much!!! 😃 Being quite the fan of having some semblance of control in what I do art-wise I totally relate with your excitement! That was just how I felt when I was doing this! I hope you have a ton of fun doing it too! 😊💕
So beautiful❣️I have seen only 3 of your videos and I have learned so much from you🌈🤗💕thank you for being such an awesome teacher❣️ Blessings to you💝I loved the one you did in the video better. I can’t wait to try this!
I loved your tutorial Myriam thank you for sharing and OMG!!!! You weren't kidding when you said to protect your work surface! I have alcohol ink all over the place lol including my alcohol ink bottles, corner punch double sided tape you name it lol I had a great time thanks again, all i an say is thank god I was wearing a plastic apron lol
Thank you Dana!!! It’s so funny, before TH-cam I didn’t even like my voice much… I always thought that it was too deep. But this past year viewers have gotten me to actually like my voice! Self-esteem therapy via TH-cam… Who knew! 😉😂💕
Oh Nancy, I don’t even notice that anymore... The only reason I stress the spelling of my name in the videos is so that if YOU need to do a search for me online you won’t have a hard time finding me. I would never be offended by spelling. 😘💕😊 AutoCorrect has never been my friend! 😉😄
First of all, Myriam, I am so excited that I discovered your channel! You are a talented artist and a phenomenal instructor. I love your laugh and your sense of humor, especially. "Where's a defective tool when you need one?" LOL I can't wait to try this technique...please don't make me choose between these amazing creations - they are both beautiful in their own way!
Oh thank you so much Linda! 😊💕 I’m so happy you happened upon my channel too. I tried everything in my power to make this tool defective again… I even tried CLOGGING the tip... to no avail. 😂 It was probably meant to be because it led me to this fun technique. I hope you have endless fun playing with it yourself!
Absolutely beautiful. I like the darker one because I just love vivid color. Both are great and this is a Great tip! Love those little squeeze bottles. Do you find you have more control with them? Are they the same bottle you had at the beginning? The one with the blue tip? I know lots of questions..🤔 thanks so much for sharing! Duh.. just found all my answers in your drop down so... never mind😊 Joni
Love Love Love your work. You are a great teacher and the best on TH-cam. I like the first for depth and the second for color. What kind of hair dryer is that??? Thanks!
Is it possible to do on glass? I love the wok with ink. Y ou have the most interesting ideas! any othe ideas of what i can do on glass that is Transparent giving the look of stained glass?
Love them both, but must say the more vivid one looks sooo happy! I also liked what I saw of the flower...wish you had showed it longer...Love your alcohol ink videos and love how you experiment and develop new techniques and share them! Thank You!!
Hi I am a new subscriber, get ready for me to watch and comment on all of your videos because I absolutely love your charisma and excitement, the way you laugh and enjoy yourself makes me feel so warm and fuzzy inside
is that what you did with your thumb nail? LOL. While I was watching the video it occured to me , "what if you don't have rubbing alcohol and you do have some VODKA ??? Just thinking what else would work. I AM A NEW SUBBIE. LOVE YOUR VOICE AND SIMPLE WAY OF TEACHING ... YOU GO !!! P.S. what if anything, do you use to "seal " the work and is it permanent??? Thanks so much.
Hi Zulma 😊! My thumbnail is an acrylic skin glued to my nail. Here is a video tutorial I made explaining how I do it : th-cam.com/video/2NX3wHhCzDg/w-d-xo.html I never thought about vodka for alcohol inks, but my guess is that if the proof is high enough it might just work 😁! Though some people manage to work with 70% isopropyl alcohol, the reality is that 91% or 99% is better. Lower percentages (e.g. 70%, and worse yet 50%) are higher in water content... alcohol inks don’t love water. High water content alcohols cause the inks to break up in a grainy way (almost as if they are curdling). To seal alcohol ink work the best/safest spray is Kamar Varnish... it does not reactivate the inks (make them bleed or move) as other varnishes can. Once you’ve sealed with Kamar, you may choose to add a layer of a UV protecting spray as well. Here is a link for Kamar : amzn.to/2Evyv9N I hope that all helps a bit. 😊💕
Myriam, omg, where do I start ?? There is so much information on so many levels. I really enjoyed watching the primary colors creating secondaries and a few tertiaries. That in itself is a full video. Love this technique. You explain everything anyone could possibly ask. I enjoy working with slightly tinted alcohol. Love the one you made here a bit more than the other. And then you show how you set up your workspace. Love the side by side comparison. They are both Beautiful !
LOVE LOVE LOVE! It's so pretty..I'm glad you do all of the experimenting and giving advice! ha ha Thanks for another great video and I Love hearing you laugh. :)
I love the softer underwater coral scene the best but adore the vivid colors in your 'portrait of excitement'. So fun and easy and I can't wait to try. Don't ever quit experimenting and being excited and sharing - it is wonderful to watch and listen and learn. This might be fun to make a series then tape them to a sunny window for sun catchers. A patchwork quilt of wonder.
MYriam... I have to thank you... it is because of YOUR videos that I tried AI and fell in love with this medium! I was looking to get back into and rebuild my art world after a devastating fire destroyed everything we had... I wanted to do something I had never done before, something fun, theraputic, and kind of uncontrollable to help me through the affects of going through the fire. And I found it! I have now done a handful of pieces and still learning how AIs work and their amusing quirkiness! And now I'm definitely going to be trying THIS way out as well!! But I must tell you that each time I do a new piece I hear your voice in my mind and I laugh out loud with you.!! Ha ha ha ha! So thank you, MYriam, thank you for being there when I was looking and thank you for being with me with each piece I do... I just love you.
Oh my gosh Angelala... You have no idea how much this comment moved and touched me. I am so so sorry that you had to experience such an extraordinary loss. I believe that art heals a lot of what ails our souls so I am truly happy that you found something that adds joy back to your life. Thank you for taking time to tell me in such a beautiful way. 😊💕 If you are on Facebook, please send me a message at facebook.com/MyriamsNature and let me know that it’s you… I would very much like to send you a private message.
I bought a few alcohol inks & 91% rubbing alcohol about year ago to put on photograph paper, I forgot I had them. Good thing I found you. I subbed because I love your personality & laugh.
Just love this idea. I tried it and added silver. Looks awesome with the twinkle in it. I now use this fantastic idea for Angel wings. Thank you so very much.
I love them both but the brighter on speaks more to me. It’s like a rainbow explosion. Such a happy love it just makes you smile. Love the new technique ❤️ I would love more so interested in inks but haven’t used much other than in Resin yet. Thank you for the hot tip about the Silicone cups for Resin it’s it amazing and saving so much time. ❤️ Love the plastic bad scream idea. Thanks for sharing and have a beautiful bright sunshine day.
As always thank you so very much dear Sharon! I am delighted that you are enjoying the silicone cups… Those things really changed my life. And I feel better about my carbon footprint too.😃💕😊😘😘 I have a few videos to catch up on and then I really would like to do a collab with you!
I like them both but the more vibrant/saturated one is my fav. Very cool! I found a different way to do this by dropping ink on the paper then taking an air brush and moving it in a particular direction. The problem with that method is that the base would have a wider bulb on it and then go to a point. Your method is actually what I was aiming for initially. You were reading my mind!
I love the one with more ink, but both are beautiful. Experimentation can be fun. I've never been one, very much, to follow rules. So many different projects you could use this on! :-)
I totally agree Karen… I think this has so many fun possibilities! And breaking rules is almost an artist’s responsibility I think! 😄😉😘 Thank you for this comment!
YHey Myraim!! Gorgeous art!! Looks amazing and yes I will definitely be trying this out!! I a seriously still amazed at what you come up with!! And you do an awesome job explaining what your doing and I love love love scientist mind!!! ❤️💛💙
I think they're both beautiful, but purple/magenta draws me like a magnet. So I did notice your beautiful thumbnail...professionally done or a happy accident? LOL
Many thanks for that Marsha!! About my thumbnail… I did it myself and this video shows you step-by-step exactly how so that you can do it too 😉 : th-cam.com/video/2NX3wHhCzDg/w-d-xo.html I hope that helps a bit. 😊💕
AWESOME! Love them both. The more pastel one reminds me of an underwater scene and the more vibrant one very happy thoughts and good times. Gotta give this a try. Would make a great background for a card. Thanks for sharing. And keep those videos coming . :D
Myriam, 2 years later and you're Still making Happy Hearts make Beautiful Art! Thank You! I've just gotten into Alcohol inks this past week. 😱🤦🏻♀️ I know, what took me so long. 🤣 I'm obsessed! I went out and got the Dura-Lar paper you recommended. It's like butter! And so much less Expensive than yupo. Thanks for That video too! 😍😍😍💜💐
Hi Myriam, can this the technique be used on glass? I'm looking for a way to do a two sided piece on glass. So that both sides show an attractive image. These Inks just are amazingly radiant and transparent, and I thought it might be a good approach to my idea of a two sided piece.? I'd appreciate your thoughts. You're very inspiring with your good humour and positive approach.
Hi Robert! This technique can definitely be done on glass but you’ll need to take these slightly different steps: 1) You’ll want to thin your inks much less or they won’t show up enough on a clear surface and 2) Instead of using straight alcohol to thin your inks, use a mix of at least 50% Claro Extender or Alcohol Blending Solution and 50% Isopropyl Alcohol. (Ounce for ounce, Jacquard’s Piñata Claro Extender is less expensive than Ranger’s blending solution) [ Piñata Claro Extender : amzn.to/2J87R9S (4 oz. bottle) ] If you can afford to increase the amount of Claro in your mix that would be even better. Alcohol inks have a binder built in that permit them to “stick” to non-porous surfaces... using alcohol breaks that down. Claro returns that binding agent without adding color. The reason I don’t need to use that when working on something like Dura-Lar is because the Duralar has a coating that grabs onto ink even though it’s mainly non-porous. Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope this helps a bit. 😊
Great question and wonderful advice. I am starting a faux stained glass picture frame piece and will use this technique for a water effect. It will be a very large project with liquid leading to separate the colours as it is based on a painting of a Blue Heron I did. It will be hanging in my bay window to catch the light and provide privacy. Than you for the tips and a huge Bravo for your creativity and talents!
Hi Myriam! How fun! I'm always amazed when I see how vibrant these inks are. Did you have your blowdryer on hi, med, or low? Is there a way to seal or add a permanent protective layer over inks? Side note...I'll be mailing the package this Wednesday ♡
Hi Miss Janet! It’s amazing to me how vibrant they are even when they’ve been thinned down to this degree. The blow dryer are used has two settings… I had it on the lower setting because the higher setting blows too fast and too hard for me on a smaller piece. I use the higher setting if I want to dry something quickly or work on a larger surface and the ink has to travel further. If you’re painting on something like Dura-Lar or other paperthin surface, you really don’t need to seal it because you can just frame it under glass. If you are using a surface that will be exposed to the air and being touched etc., then I would use Kamar Varnish spray by Krylon. It gives a glossy finish. The extra wonderful thing about this spray is that it is the only varnish I have ever found (and I’ve tried a LOT!) which has no bleeding impact on alcohol inks. It will not cause the inks to move in any way… Even the finest alcohol ink details are preserved no matter how much you spray on. Here is a link: amzn.to/2Evyv9N I am super excited to see what you send! Also, it was extra lovely to see your new avatar! You are gorgeous! 😘💕😊 Thank you so much for being you!
Myriam's Nature Thank you for always being so thorough in your explanations and instructions. I wish more people were like this.😉 I finally got my TH-cam comments figured out. I also worked on my resin ocean tonight. Boy oh boy. This stuff's not at easy as it looks. Not at all looking like I wanted but I haven't given up on it yet. Thank goodness for layering.😁 I barely put a dab of pigments and epoxy in the resin cups and they were too opaque. I will post it soon on your fb group. Have a wonderful rest of the week..😘
Thank you for such a fun informative video. I really like both pieces.. I'm just starting with alcohol inks, and you break everything down and make me feel like I might just be able to do this : )
Oh my! I love these pieces and this technique. I can't say which I like better. I love the brightness of the second one, but I love the shapes and definition of the first one. They are both fabulous. Thanks for sharing this with us. I just found you recently and I'm excited to watch more of your videos.
Both are BEAUTIFUL Myriam!! But if I had to choose I would go with the brighter colored one...makes me think happy fun summer days, the other one I agree with you more underwater, maybe even pretty in a baby girls room!! I did want to ask...do you think or know if you can Resin over this once dry to give it that strong/thick and glass look & maybe attach a beautiful chain or something to hang it by allowing it to look like stained glass(not in direct sun of course) but allowing all the natural light to show the beauty without hiding in a frame?? Newbie here!! 💜💜 all your videos, make my days brighter!!😘 Thx in advance for answering my questions!!
Hi Diane! I love the idea of the stained glass look. Direct sun could eventually fade some alcohol inks… Not all, but some for sure. What I would do to ensure that the resin doesn’t “move“ the inks or cause them to bleed, is to seal your piece with Kamar varnish first. When my alcohol ink paintings dry, if they won’t be framed under glass and I want to seal them, I spray them with Kamar. It’s a crystal clear, museum-quality varnish designed for varying mediums including acrylics, oils and watercolors. It gives a glossy finish. The extra wonderful thing about this spray is that it is the only varnish I have ever found (and I’ve tried a LOT!) which has no bleeding impact on alcohol inks. It will not cause the inks to move in any way… Even the finest alcohol ink details are preserved no matter how much you spray on. Here is a link: amzn.to/2Evyv9N Once the Kamar dries (and doesn’t take long) you are safe to resin without fear. In a case like this, think of the Kamar varnish as a primer before doing the resin later. I hope that helps a bit. 😊💕
This is Joanne in Price utah. I did enjoy your work. The very first time I ever used the alcohol inks was Dec 2021. I did end up using it for our family Christmas cards. Oh my gosh I had so much fun . Now you need to understand that my husband n family are tongans from Hawaii. So after i did my 🎨 I just had to show my husband what I had accomplished. He liked it so much that he requested that I use it for the family Christmas cards. So I did. I am fairly new at making cards as well. But all in all we were both very pleased with the outcome of our Christmas card delight. When I did my first successful art with alcohol inks I did use
I literally stumbled on to your page. WOW...What a happy accident. I can't wait to binge watch and share your channel. And your voice is engaging and your pure joy comes through when you laugh.
Beautiful !! Thanks for sharing all the details along the way. Some time ago, I asked several friends to give me their 4 favorite colors in order so i could use for some as yet undefined crafting projects. This demo is perfect for allowing me to make something I know each of them will find attractive because of those favorites having been shared. Thanks!!
I love rainbows! The piece you did for the video is my favorite of the two. I will be trying this technique in the future! Again, thank you for being and inspiring educator!💖🤗🙌
Hi Myriam, This is gorgeous. I love them both. In fact I can't decide which I like better. Up close the first (less dense) one looked totally cool. I tend to go for a LOT of color, so I would likely choose the 2nd painting to hang on my wall. Both definitely have merits. I think I'd use the 1st less saturated painting on a card as the viewer would be able to see the "fingers" up close. Love your work and the way you "fix" certain areas of your ink paintings. JaneXOXO
I Wanted to tell you that I love your laugh but obviously I’m not the only one to notice!! That you for your crazy communicated motivation and yours goods advices 🥰 sorry mistakes, french person 💕 margee
I’m new to your channel and am still searching for all of your videos. Have you posted ones with representative work? I loved the autumn trees but haven’t found it yet. Thank you for these amazing tutorials!
You, dear lady, have created an ink addict. After watching your ink and tile video I went out and bought 3 bottles of ink and a couple of tiles, and then three more bottles of ink and then three more bottles of ink..........you get the picture. I've been playing and trying inks on tile, glass, photo paper and just bought some small Yupo papers. Ink on tiles is great fun and the best part is, if it doesn't work out just alcohol it away. I even inked the glass on my future pendant lights. I haven't attempted anything artistic in my life but you fired me up and now I'm going to go grab my hairdryer. Thank you greatly for teaching me what fun is again..
Oh my gosh, this so made me smile and reminded me why I love to make videos. I love that you are enjoying the inks!I love that you are enjoying the inks they are such an amazing medium! Thank you for taking time to tell me about your “problem”... maybe we should go to a meeting together sometime... heaven knows *I* need one … We could maybe share a sponsor? 😉😄 I hope that you have endless fun and creating beautiful things. 😊💕
I love this technique, I am definitely going to try it...as soon as I get my booth set up..lol Thank you so much for sharing this!! As much as I love both of them....the first one you did speaks to me a little more..
Watching you create these works of art reminds me of years ago watching Bob Ross paint his pictures on tv. He made it look like it was so easy as you do with this technique. I KNOW it’s not and has taken years of working with alcohol inks to get you to this point. Oh I can create something but I’m not ready to hang it in my home, maybe someday but not without a lot of practice. Thanks for giving me the inspiration to keep at it Myriam! 🌿🌸🌿
Beautiful. It's hard to choose between them, though I do have a slight preference for the second, more colourful one. I do like the slightly variant tendrils in the first one though - it makes me think of seaweed. I can't help but wonder what would happen if one tried something similar with acrylic pouring. I don't mean just manipulating the already-poured paint with a hairdryer (fun though that is) but to see what would happen if one used the hairdryer while the paint was being poured onto the canvas. A big mess all over the room, I expect!
Thank you! The brighter one is the overwhelming favorite! It’s so funny… That’s not what I had predicted. I was actually pleasantly surprised. Now you must know that this nutty girl tried it with the paint!! Like half an hour after figuring it out with the inks. 😄 I would’ve tried with resin too if that wasn’t such a sticky nightmare. 🤣 It was not the same experience at all with paint.... much much messier!! It just went flying more than staying on the canvas but of course I’m going to figure it out and make a video!! 😂😊😊
These are beautiful! My question is, did you touch the Dura-Lar with the tip of your bottle as you put the ink down? I really like this technique. Thanks for showing this.
It's been a wild since I saw you again but glad I did you are so funny y make my day with your voice and laughter you must be a happy person all the time I'm going to try your colors on my bottles then to get that frosted look I'm going to paint over it all with plaid frosted clear paint I'm that 77yr young still crafty last time big talk to you I was 76 now I'm painting gem necklaces and bottles love it keep laughing I love it it makes me happy to watch and to listen to you. GOD bless you 💕💕💕
I love the one you created in the video as opposed to the original... the color are brighter and there is no "end" to the lines... it just flows more to me... super cool technique...can't wait to try it! Loving your videos! I am binge watching them all while working. :)
Hi Myriam, I just love to listen to you explain things. Your voice is comforting and your laughter is happy, even when you are laughing at yourself. So when I found you did alcohol inks also I jumped on your sight. I have not been doing inks but for a week or two (a not everyday) so it really is all new. I started with your introduction video and now this one. I preference the original one because I could imagine it as a background for hiding fish, but both were delightful. Thank you for what you do!
I love them both but the second is my favorite. What kind of black ink pen should I use on Dura Lar after the project is finished? I just discovered you and love your ideas, explanations and topics!!
I am very new to alcohol ink and have been watching TH-cam to find what is "possible" to use them for. So far I am only very good at letting them out of the bottle and run anywhere they take a mind to. Seeing you show such control gives me hope. I have enjoyed every minute I spend with you and learnt heaps. I love the brighter colours of picture 2 and the movement and depth in the 1st picture. May I ask an unrelated question? (love that you can't say no, but ignore and do not answer if you prefer) When you use alcohol inks on glass do you need to seal it with something to make it permanent? I watched the Kielty video prior to this and though the stuff you put on the mountains would be ideal. Is there a need and if so what should I use? Thanks for the videos I will be watching them all.
Hi Myriam, I'm a newbie, bought supplies but haven't used them yet. My challenge is that I want to use these techniques on fabric (one video said to put gesso down on porous items to get the alcohol inks to work?) I just put gesso on a fabric postcard that I want to attempt. I also make 'art envelopes' from glossy calendars and magazine pages, thought that they might not be as porous as regular paper, so I put gesso on one just a few minutes ago, waiting for it to dry and thinking of adding another coat to the fabric and the envelope before trying the inks. Do you have any hints, tips or suggestions for me, or direct me to one of your videos that might help me out? thank YOU
I am a newbie with alcohol ink but I would definitely try this. Its gorgeous and could be used in so many different platforms. Thank you so much for all inspiration and ideas.
So, looking into the sciency part of alcohol, isopropyl alcohol is cooler than water, due to slower moving molecules. The warmer they get, the more fluid the alcohol, and alcohol inks move, providing more fluid movement. If you set your hair dryer on the cool setting, it will slow down the movement of your ink spray.
You are so inspirational and I love your videos. Have you tried dipping a Q-tip in some diluted ink and use a air brush right against the Q-tip to blow spatters . Kind of dotted affect. Everything is so much fun with alcohol inks. You are fantastic and as you said you can never go wrong with anything.
This is the first time I have ever seen your videos. OMG I think they are so beautiful. I can't wait to try it. I will definitely click on subscribe and the bell. I love them. They're stunning. I hope you put them in frames around your house.
I like the lighter one. both are beautiful, but I wouldn't have spent so much time on the one you did. I don't have a hair dryer, or I would try it. I only have the Tim Holz alcohol inks.
I really thought at first I preferred the brighter colored one but as you said the softer one has more definition and interesting lines in it. So I picked the softer one. Love the fun you are having and sharing with your love of.papercrafting and media playing! Absolutely adore alcohol inks!
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They’re both gorgeous but I like the brighter one best
Both are great.Good to see an Artist in action.
You are a great teacher.
Love them both, I can't even decide which one I love the most!😊
😊💕 Thank you Vicky!
This is absolutely one of THE best alcohol ink videos made!!!!! There IS a chance of control to this crazy addictive medium!!!!
Oh my gosh Kelli, thank you so much!!! 😃 Being quite the fan of having some semblance of control in what I do art-wise I totally relate with your excitement! That was just how I felt when I was doing this! I hope you have a ton of fun doing it too! 😊💕
So beautiful❣️I have seen only 3 of your videos and I have learned so much from you🌈🤗💕thank you for being such an awesome teacher❣️ Blessings to you💝I loved the one you did in the video better. I can’t wait to try this!
I loved your tutorial Myriam thank you for sharing and OMG!!!! You weren't kidding when you said to protect your work surface! I have alcohol ink all over the place lol including my alcohol ink bottles, corner punch double sided tape you name it lol I had a great time thanks again, all i an say is thank god I was wearing a plastic apron lol
I use a trifold board from the dollar store. Works great and saves the walls. Love your art work!
Awesome tip! Thank you!!
I Just started to play and experiment with Alcohol Inks, this really makes it come in focus. TYFS. Your so cool. hugs.
Both are great, but I am drawn to the one on the left. Thank you for teaching us this technique!
You have such a great voice and laugh! You should seriously consider doing voiceover work/ voice acting. 😊
Thank you Dana!!! It’s so funny, before TH-cam I didn’t even like my voice much… I always thought that it was too deep. But this past year viewers have gotten me to actually like my voice! Self-esteem therapy via TH-cam… Who knew! 😉😂💕
DMS Dana I so agree!!!
Definitely a good Pixar or Disney character!
Breathtaking!! Can’t wait to try this one, Miriam! ❤️
It's Myriam, with a Y.
SHYsArt I spelled it correctly, but spellcheck changed it and I didn't catch it. No offense meant. Lol! Love our MYriam!!
Oh Nancy, I don’t even notice that anymore... The only reason I stress the spelling of my name in the videos is so that if YOU need to do a search for me online you won’t have a hard time finding me. I would never be offended by spelling. 😘💕😊 AutoCorrect has never been my friend! 😉😄
Ha, thanks SHYsArt! 😊💕
Myriam's Nature SHYsArt is ON IT! LOL like your spelling correction warrior! hahaha
So lovely!!!
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Gorgeous work and you are so fun! 😊✌
Thanks for the vid!
Love your videos! I'm learning a lot from you, appreciate that! You are great to listen too and funny ;)
Oh thank you so much for that Lisa!
First of all, Myriam, I am so excited that I discovered your channel! You are a talented artist and a phenomenal instructor. I love your laugh and your sense of humor, especially. "Where's a defective tool when you need one?" LOL I can't wait to try this technique...please don't make me choose between these amazing creations - they are both beautiful in their own way!
Oh thank you so much Linda! 😊💕 I’m so happy you happened upon my channel too.
I tried everything in my power to make this tool defective again… I even tried CLOGGING the tip... to no avail. 😂 It was probably meant to be because it led me to this fun technique. I hope you have endless fun playing with it yourself!
Absolutely beautiful. I like the darker one because I just love vivid color. Both are great and this is a Great tip! Love those little squeeze bottles. Do you find you have more control with them? Are they the same bottle you had at the beginning? The one with the blue tip? I know lots of questions..🤔 thanks so much for sharing! Duh.. just found all my answers in your drop down so... never mind😊
Joni
That made me giggle... I’m glad you got your answers Joni! Thank you for your kindness! 😊💕
Love Love Love your work. You are a great teacher and the best on TH-cam. I like the first for depth and the second for color. What kind of hair dryer is that??? Thanks!
Loved both of them... love your happy vivacious nature. You and your videos make my day.
What a nice thing to say... thank you Laura!
Myriam your giggles make my day. Thank you for making this so fun and taking out any fears! Please keep posting!!!!
Many thanks for that Sharalyn! 😊
I love both, can see uses for them. I shared this with my daughter who adores you like I do! We are Myriam (with a Y) groupies!!
Oh thank you so much Susan! I really really appreciate that !!
Is it possible to do on glass? I love the wok with ink. Y ou have the most interesting ideas! any othe ideas of what i can do on glass that is Transparent giving the look of stained glass?
GORGEOUS!!! I love the bolder brighter one. But they’re both beautiful!
Thank you so much Kathya! 😊💕
Love them both, but must say the more vivid one looks sooo happy! I also liked what I saw of the flower...wish you had showed it longer...Love your alcohol ink videos and love how you experiment and develop new techniques and share them! Thank You!!
Thank you Marie! 😊💕
Hi I am a new subscriber, get ready for me to watch and comment on all of your videos because I absolutely love your charisma and excitement, the way you laugh and enjoy yourself makes me feel so warm and fuzzy inside
Awww... What a truly sweet thing to say Jaclyn! Many thanks for the kind words, for watching, and for subbing! 😊😘 Comment to your heart’s content!! 😁💕
is that what you did with your thumb nail? LOL. While I was watching the video it occured to me , "what if you don't have rubbing alcohol and you do have some VODKA ??? Just thinking what else would work. I AM A NEW SUBBIE. LOVE YOUR VOICE AND SIMPLE WAY OF TEACHING ... YOU GO !!! P.S. what if anything, do you use to "seal " the work and is it permanent??? Thanks so much.
Hi Zulma 😊! My thumbnail is an acrylic skin glued to my nail. Here is a video tutorial I made explaining how I do it : th-cam.com/video/2NX3wHhCzDg/w-d-xo.html
I never thought about vodka for alcohol inks, but my guess is that if the proof is high enough it might just work 😁! Though some people manage to work with 70% isopropyl alcohol, the reality is that 91% or 99% is better. Lower percentages (e.g. 70%, and worse yet 50%) are higher in water content... alcohol inks don’t love water. High water content alcohols cause the inks to break up in a grainy way (almost as if they are curdling).
To seal alcohol ink work the best/safest spray is Kamar Varnish... it does not reactivate the inks (make them bleed or move) as other varnishes can. Once you’ve sealed with Kamar, you may choose to add a layer of a UV protecting spray as well. Here is a link for Kamar : amzn.to/2Evyv9N
I hope that all helps a bit. 😊💕
Very interesting Myriam. So fun!
Myriam, omg, where do I start ?? There is so much information on so many levels. I really enjoyed watching the primary colors creating secondaries and a few tertiaries. That in itself is a full video. Love this technique. You explain everything anyone could possibly ask. I enjoy working with slightly tinted alcohol. Love the one you made here a bit more than the other. And then you show how you set up your workspace. Love the side by side comparison. They are both Beautiful !
Thank you so so much Jo! I am super happy that you enjoyed this! 😊💕
It's a rainbow of happy art! I love it! TFS!
Awww, I love that! Thank you!!
Really love these. I actually like the lighter one for a background and like the darker one as a stand alone piece. Thank you.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! It's so pretty..I'm glad you do all of the experimenting and giving advice! ha ha Thanks for another great video and I Love hearing you laugh. :)
I am so very happy that you enjoyed this Mary! Thank you for the kind words!
I love the softer underwater coral scene the best but adore the vivid colors in your 'portrait of excitement'. So fun and easy and I can't wait to try. Don't ever quit experimenting and being excited and sharing - it is wonderful to watch and listen and learn. This might be fun to make a series then tape them to a sunny window for sun catchers. A patchwork quilt of wonder.
Thank you, thank you Mary! 😊💕
MYriam... I have to thank you... it is because of YOUR videos that I tried AI and fell in love with this medium! I was looking to get back into and rebuild my art world after a devastating fire destroyed everything we had... I wanted to do something I had never done before, something fun, theraputic, and kind of uncontrollable to help me through the affects of going through the fire. And I found it! I have now done a handful of pieces and still learning how AIs work and their amusing quirkiness! And now I'm definitely going to be trying THIS way out as well!! But I must tell you that each time I do a new piece I hear your voice in my mind and I laugh out loud with you.!! Ha ha ha ha! So thank you, MYriam, thank you for being there when I was looking and thank you for being with me with each piece I do... I just love you.
Oh my gosh Angelala... You have no idea how much this comment moved and touched me. I am so so sorry that you had to experience such an extraordinary loss. I believe that art heals a lot of what ails our souls so I am truly happy that you found something that adds joy back to your life. Thank you for taking time to tell me in such a beautiful way. 😊💕
If you are on Facebook, please send me a message at facebook.com/MyriamsNature and let me know that it’s you… I would very much like to send you a private message.
I bought a few alcohol inks & 91% rubbing alcohol about year ago to put on photograph paper, I forgot I had them. Good thing I found you. I subbed because I love your personality & laugh.
That’s awesome to hear... thank you ! 😊💕
What an infectious laughter you have....makes me laugh along with you. Loved the lighter one best. Thanks for sharing
Oh thank you Norma! That’s awesome to hear! 😊
Just love this idea. I tried it and added silver. Looks awesome with the twinkle in it. I now use this fantastic idea for Angel wings. Thank you so very much.
I love them both but the brighter on speaks more to me. It’s like a rainbow explosion. Such a happy love it just makes you smile.
Love the new technique ❤️ I would love more so interested in inks but haven’t used much other than in Resin yet.
Thank you for the hot tip about the Silicone cups for Resin it’s it amazing and saving so much time. ❤️
Love the plastic bad scream idea.
Thanks for sharing and have a beautiful bright sunshine day.
As always thank you so very much dear Sharon! I am delighted that you are enjoying the silicone cups… Those things really changed my life. And I feel better about my carbon footprint too.😃💕😊😘😘 I have a few videos to catch up on and then I really would like to do a collab with you!
Wow Myriam. I love the bolder color and I will definitely be trying this technique. Absolutely love it!!!
That’s awesome to hear... thank you Dana!
I enjoy your videos so much. You're amazing!
Thank you Carlene!
I like them both but the more vibrant/saturated one is my fav. Very cool! I found a different way to do this by dropping ink on the paper then taking an air brush and moving it in a particular direction. The problem with that method is that the base would have a wider bulb on it and then go to a point. Your method is actually what I was aiming for initially. You were reading my mind!
Awesome! I hope it leads to wonderful things Kacy! 😊💕 Thank you!!
I like the vibrant colors best, and, yes I will try this!😊
so AMAZING video. I have sub to wonderful your channel. 👍👍👍👍👍keep in touch. have a sweet day
I love the one with more ink, but both are beautiful. Experimentation can be fun. I've never been one, very much, to follow rules. So many different projects you could use this on! :-)
I totally agree Karen… I think this has so many fun possibilities! And breaking rules is almost an artist’s responsibility I think! 😄😉😘 Thank you for this comment!
YHey Myraim!! Gorgeous art!! Looks amazing and yes I will definitely be trying this out!! I a seriously still amazed at what you come up with!! And you do an awesome job explaining what your doing and I love love love scientist mind!!! ❤️💛💙
Thank you ever so much Cheryl! That was super kind of you! 😊💕
Beautiful artwork truly amazing enjoyed watching the transformations you kept doing
I love your voice 😍 Thanks for showing this technique!
Absolutely my pleasure! 😊💕
I think they're both beautiful, but purple/magenta draws me like a magnet. So I did notice your beautiful thumbnail...professionally done or a happy accident? LOL
Many thanks for that Marsha!! About my thumbnail… I did it myself and this video shows you step-by-step exactly how so that you can do it too 😉 : th-cam.com/video/2NX3wHhCzDg/w-d-xo.html I hope that helps a bit. 😊💕
Another great technique. Thanks a million Myriam. That paper reminds me of vellum. 🥰
AWESOME! Love them both. The more pastel one reminds me of an underwater scene and the more vibrant one very happy thoughts and good times. Gotta give this a try. Would make a great background for a card. Thanks for sharing. And keep those videos coming . :D
Thank you so much for that Trudie. I truly appreciate it. 😊💕
Looks so easy...amazing when we see the colours mixing...so beautiful
Myriam, 2 years later and you're Still making Happy Hearts make Beautiful Art! Thank You!
I've just gotten into Alcohol inks this past week. 😱🤦🏻♀️ I know, what took me so long. 🤣 I'm obsessed!
I went out and got the Dura-Lar paper you recommended. It's like butter! And so much less Expensive than yupo. Thanks for That video too! 😍😍😍💜💐
Hi Myriam, can this the technique be used on glass? I'm looking for a way to do a two sided piece on glass. So that both sides show an attractive image. These Inks just are amazingly radiant and transparent, and I thought it might be a good approach to my idea of a two sided piece.? I'd appreciate your thoughts. You're very inspiring with your good humour and positive approach.
Hi Robert! This technique can definitely be done on glass but you’ll need to take these slightly different steps: 1) You’ll want to thin your inks much less or they won’t show up enough on a clear surface and 2) Instead of using straight alcohol to thin your inks, use a mix of at least 50% Claro Extender or Alcohol Blending Solution and 50% Isopropyl Alcohol. (Ounce for ounce, Jacquard’s Piñata Claro Extender is less expensive than Ranger’s blending solution) [ Piñata Claro Extender : amzn.to/2J87R9S (4 oz. bottle) ]
If you can afford to increase the amount of Claro in your mix that would be even better. Alcohol inks have a binder built in that permit them to “stick” to non-porous surfaces... using alcohol breaks that down. Claro returns that binding agent without adding color. The reason I don’t need to use that when working on something like Dura-Lar is because the Duralar has a coating that grabs onto ink even though it’s mainly non-porous.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I hope this helps a bit. 😊
Thanks for that, it's very helpful! I have the blender already so I just need to wait for the inks from the big 'A'.
Great question and wonderful advice. I am starting a faux stained glass picture frame piece and will use this technique for a water effect. It will be a very large project with liquid leading to separate the colours as it is based on a painting of a Blue Heron I did. It will be hanging in my bay window to catch the light and provide privacy. Than you for the tips and a huge Bravo for your creativity and talents!
Hi Myriam! How fun! I'm always amazed when I see how vibrant these inks are. Did you have your blowdryer on hi, med, or low? Is there a way to seal or add a permanent protective layer over inks? Side note...I'll be mailing the package this Wednesday ♡
Hi Miss Janet! It’s amazing to me how vibrant they are even when they’ve been thinned down to this degree. The blow dryer are used has two settings… I had it on the lower setting because the higher setting blows too fast and too hard for me on a smaller piece. I use the higher setting if I want to dry something quickly or work on a larger surface and the ink has to travel further.
If you’re painting on something like Dura-Lar or other paperthin surface, you really don’t need to seal it because you can just frame it under glass. If you are using a surface that will be exposed to the air and being touched etc., then I would use Kamar Varnish spray by Krylon. It gives a glossy finish. The extra wonderful thing about this spray is that it is the only varnish I have ever found (and I’ve tried a LOT!) which has no bleeding impact on alcohol inks. It will not cause the inks to move in any way… Even the finest alcohol ink details are preserved no matter how much you spray on. Here is a link: amzn.to/2Evyv9N
I am super excited to see what you send! Also, it was extra lovely to see your new avatar! You are gorgeous! 😘💕😊 Thank you so much for being you!
Myriam's Nature Thank you for always being so thorough in your explanations and instructions. I wish more people were like this.😉 I finally got my TH-cam comments figured out. I also worked on my resin ocean tonight. Boy oh boy. This stuff's not at easy as it looks. Not at all looking like I wanted but I haven't given up on it yet. Thank goodness for layering.😁 I barely put a dab of pigments and epoxy in the resin cups and they were too opaque. I will post it soon on your fb group. Have a wonderful rest of the week..😘
I love your videos! Talk about personality, fun and a wealth of knowledge! You’re amazing!
Thank you for such a fun informative video. I really like both pieces.. I'm just starting with alcohol inks, and you break everything down and make me feel like I might just be able to do this : )
How lucky you are to have so many HAPPY accidents...my accidents are never happy 🤣🤣🤣
I love your videos! I'm new to alcohol inks and I'm so inspired by your tutorials. Thank you, Thank you!!
Oh my! I love these pieces and this technique. I can't say which I like better. I love the brightness of the second one, but I love the shapes and definition of the first one. They are both fabulous. Thanks for sharing this with us. I just found you recently and I'm excited to watch more of your videos.
Can’t find the description box below Myriam! Want to check out the shop!🙃
Oh my!! These are both so STUNNING!!! I need to go find some of that Dura-Lar! ☺ Thanks Myriam!! ☺
Both are BEAUTIFUL Myriam!! But if I had to choose I would go with the brighter colored one...makes me think happy fun summer days, the other one I agree with you more underwater, maybe even pretty in a baby girls room!!
I did want to ask...do you think or know if you can Resin over this once dry to give it that strong/thick and glass look & maybe attach a beautiful chain or something to hang it by allowing it to look like stained glass(not in direct sun of course) but allowing all the natural light to show the beauty without hiding in a frame?? Newbie here!! 💜💜 all your videos, make my days brighter!!😘 Thx in advance for answering my questions!!
Hi Diane! I love the idea of the stained glass look. Direct sun could eventually fade some alcohol inks… Not all, but some for sure. What I would do to ensure that the resin doesn’t “move“ the inks or cause them to bleed, is to seal your piece with Kamar varnish first.
When my alcohol ink paintings dry, if they won’t be framed under glass and I want to seal them, I spray them with Kamar. It’s a crystal clear, museum-quality varnish designed for varying mediums including acrylics, oils and watercolors. It gives a glossy finish. The extra wonderful thing about this spray is that it is the only varnish I have ever found (and I’ve tried a LOT!) which has no bleeding impact on alcohol inks. It will not cause the inks to move in any way… Even the finest alcohol ink details are preserved no matter how much you spray on. Here is a link: amzn.to/2Evyv9N
Once the Kamar dries (and doesn’t take long) you are safe to resin without fear. In a case like this, think of the Kamar varnish as a primer before doing the resin later. I hope that helps a bit. 😊💕
Myriam's Nature THANK YOU!! Keep the Videos coming!!😘💜
Love your videos and artwork. Your beautiful voice and hands are mesmerizing. Not to mention your amazing talent.
Good tips Myriam! I love your videos. Your experiments sound pretty exciting! Too fun.
This is Joanne in Price utah. I did enjoy your work. The very first time I ever used the alcohol inks was Dec 2021. I did end up using it for our family Christmas cards. Oh my gosh I had so much fun . Now you need to understand that my husband n family are tongans from Hawaii. So after i did my 🎨 I just had to show my husband what I had accomplished. He liked it so much that he requested that I use it for the family Christmas cards. So I did. I am fairly new at making cards as well. But all in all we were both very pleased with the outcome of our Christmas card delight. When I did my first successful art with alcohol inks I did use
I literally stumbled on to your page. WOW...What a happy accident. I can't wait to binge watch and share your channel. And your voice is engaging and your pure joy comes through when you laugh.
STOP BEING SO TALENTED & GOOD! I can't stand it...I'm not worthy-lol
Beautiful !! Thanks for sharing all the details along the way. Some time ago, I asked several friends to give me their 4 favorite colors in order so i could use for some as yet undefined crafting projects. This demo is perfect for allowing me to make something I know each of them will find attractive because of those favorites having been shared. Thanks!!
I love rainbows! The piece you did for the video is my favorite of the two. I will be trying this technique in the future! Again, thank you for being and inspiring educator!💖🤗🙌
Thank you so much...both are just amazing. Hope to try this myself...
Myriam....what adhesive would you recommend to adhere the Dura-Lar to cardstock? I tried Aleene’s clear gel tacky glue and it is not sticking.
Hi Myriam, This is gorgeous. I love them both. In fact I can't decide which I like better. Up close the first (less dense) one looked totally cool. I tend to go for a LOT of color, so I would likely choose the 2nd painting to hang on my wall. Both definitely have merits. I think I'd use the 1st less saturated painting on a card as the viewer would be able to see the "fingers" up close. Love your work and the way you "fix" certain areas of your ink paintings. JaneXOXO
So delightful and so beautiful. Thank you ever so much for sharing how you get such fascinating effects! signed, a new & grateful subscriber.
I Wanted to tell you that I love your laugh but obviously I’m not the only one to notice!!
That you for your crazy communicated motivation and yours goods advices 🥰
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I’m new to your channel and am still searching for all of your videos. Have you posted ones with representative work? I loved the autumn trees but haven’t found it yet. Thank you for these amazing tutorials!
Such a wonderful blowing away technique!!!
You, dear lady, have created an ink addict. After watching your ink and tile video I went out and bought 3 bottles of ink and a couple of tiles, and then three more bottles of ink and then three more bottles of ink..........you get the picture. I've been playing and trying inks on tile, glass, photo paper and just bought some small Yupo papers. Ink on tiles is great fun and the best part is, if it doesn't work out just alcohol it away. I even inked the glass on my future pendant lights. I haven't attempted anything artistic in my life but you fired me up and now I'm going to go grab my hairdryer. Thank you greatly for teaching me what fun is again..
Oh my gosh, this so made me smile and reminded me why I love to make videos. I love that you are enjoying the inks!I love that you are enjoying the inks they are such an amazing medium! Thank you for taking time to tell me about your “problem”... maybe we should go to a meeting together sometime... heaven knows *I* need one … We could maybe share a sponsor? 😉😄 I hope that you have endless fun and creating beautiful things. 😊💕
I love this technique, I am definitely going to try it...as soon as I get my booth set up..lol
Thank you so much for sharing this!! As much as I love both of them....the first one you did speaks to me a little more..
Watching you create these works of art reminds me of years ago watching Bob Ross paint his pictures on tv. He made it look like it was so easy as you do with this technique. I KNOW it’s not and has taken years of working with alcohol inks to get you to this point. Oh I can create something but I’m not ready to hang it in my home, maybe someday but not without a lot of practice. Thanks for giving me the inspiration to keep at it Myriam!
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Beautiful. It's hard to choose between them, though I do have a slight preference for the second, more colourful one. I do like the slightly variant tendrils in the first one though - it makes me think of seaweed.
I can't help but wonder what would happen if one tried something similar with acrylic pouring. I don't mean just manipulating the already-poured paint with a hairdryer (fun though that is) but to see what would happen if one used the hairdryer while the paint was being poured onto the canvas. A big mess all over the room, I expect!
Thank you! The brighter one is the overwhelming favorite! It’s so funny… That’s not what I had predicted. I was actually pleasantly surprised.
Now you must know that this nutty girl tried it with the paint!! Like half an hour after figuring it out with the inks. 😄 I would’ve tried with resin too if that wasn’t such a sticky nightmare. 🤣
It was not the same experience at all with paint.... much much messier!! It just went flying more than staying on the canvas but of course I’m going to figure it out and make a video!! 😂😊😊
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These are beautiful! My question is, did you touch the Dura-Lar with the tip of your bottle as you put the ink down?
I really like this technique. Thanks for showing this.
It's been a wild since I saw you again but glad I did you are so funny y make my day with your voice and laughter you must be a happy person all the time I'm going to try your colors on my bottles then to get that frosted look I'm going to paint over it all with plaid frosted clear paint I'm that 77yr young still crafty last time big talk to you I was 76 now I'm painting gem necklaces and bottles love it keep laughing I love it it makes me happy to watch and to listen to you. GOD bless you 💕💕💕
I love the one you created in the video as opposed to the original... the color are brighter and there is no "end" to the lines... it just flows more to me... super cool technique...can't wait to try it! Loving your videos! I am binge watching them all while working. :)
I LOVED the first one until I saw the 2nd one...oh my! I can see applications for both. I am drawn to #2 if I am forced to choose one.
Hi Myriam, I just love to listen to you explain things. Your voice is comforting and your laughter is happy, even when you are laughing at yourself. So when I found you did alcohol inks also I jumped on your sight. I have not been doing inks but for a week or two (a not everyday) so it really is all new. I started with your introduction video and now this one. I preference the original one because I could imagine it as a background for hiding fish, but both were delightful. Thank you for what you do!
I love them both but the second is my favorite. What kind of black ink pen should I use on Dura Lar after the project is finished?
I just discovered you and love your ideas, explanations and topics!!
I am very new to alcohol ink and have been watching TH-cam to find what is "possible" to use them for. So far I am only very good at letting them out of the bottle and run anywhere they take a mind to. Seeing you show such control gives me hope. I have enjoyed every minute I spend with you and learnt heaps. I love the brighter colours of picture 2 and the movement and depth in the 1st picture. May I ask an unrelated question? (love that you can't say no, but ignore and do not answer if you prefer) When you use alcohol inks on glass do you need to seal it with something to make it permanent? I watched the Kielty video prior to this and though the stuff you put on the mountains would be ideal. Is there a need and if so what should I use? Thanks for the videos I will be watching them all.
As a newbie alcohol ink coaster maker, I am so delighted to find you and your fun techniques!!
Hi Myriam, I'm a newbie, bought supplies but haven't used them yet. My challenge is that I want to use these techniques on fabric (one video said to put gesso down on porous items to get the alcohol inks to work?) I just put gesso on a fabric postcard that I want to attempt. I also make 'art envelopes' from glossy calendars and magazine pages, thought that they might not be as porous as regular paper, so I put gesso on one just a few minutes ago, waiting for it to dry and thinking of adding another coat to the fabric and the envelope before trying the inks. Do you have any hints, tips or suggestions for me, or direct me to one of your videos that might help me out? thank YOU
Love them both, but the vibrant colors of the 2nd is beautiful. Can't wait to try it!!! Thank you for sharing 😊
I am a newbie with alcohol ink but I would definitely try this. Its gorgeous and could be used in so many different platforms. Thank you so much for all inspiration and ideas.
Yikes! Impossible to choose one over the other! Great technique...I'm going to dash to my art room and give it a try. Thanks!
So, looking into the sciency part of alcohol, isopropyl alcohol is cooler than water, due to slower moving molecules. The warmer they get, the more fluid the alcohol, and alcohol inks move, providing more fluid movement. If you set your hair dryer on the cool setting, it will slow down the movement of your ink spray.
Love your style and commentary. “Where’s a defective tool when you need one?” 😂😂😂
I caught that, too! 🤣 She brings us so much through her tutorials ... very thorough, easy to follow instructions with a calmness AND sense of humor! 😊
You are so inspirational and I love your videos. Have you tried dipping a Q-tip in some diluted ink and use a air brush right against the Q-tip to blow spatters . Kind of dotted affect. Everything is so much fun with alcohol inks. You are fantastic and as you said you can never go wrong with anything.
Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing, I look forward to trying this..
This is the first time I have ever seen your videos. OMG I think they are so beautiful. I can't wait to try it. I will definitely click on subscribe and the bell. I love them. They're stunning. I hope you put them in frames around your house.
Love them both but my favourite is the bolder one....I will have to give this a go when I can get back to painting! 💙💙💜💜
Where do you get your bottles from?? Thanks & apologies if this has been asked & answered.
I like the lighter one. both are beautiful, but I wouldn't have spent so much time on the one you did. I don't have a hair dryer, or I would try it. I only have the Tim Holz alcohol inks.
I really thought at first I preferred the brighter colored one but as you said the softer one has more definition and interesting lines in it. So I picked the softer one. Love the fun you are having and sharing with your love of.papercrafting and media playing! Absolutely adore alcohol inks!