Your TH-cam channel is SO great because it really fills a gap in the card making community in that your videos really teach us the basics of each technique and tool. Almost all the others focus mostly on just showing how to make cards using specific products. But I find these videos almost IMPOSSIBLE to reproduce. I needed someone to show me all the things that you do. I hope more and more people find your channel because it will help more people discover the fun of card making and enable us to cross the rubicon from just watchers to actual Makers.
Hi JD! I recently discovered your channel and have been SO enjoying it! Imagine my shock and surprise when I got my notification 😄 for this video, eagerly sat down to watch and heard your super, super kind shout outs. Thank you so so much for that... it was wonderfully generous of you and I am truly grateful. I am just delighted that you found some useful ideas on my channel since I have been finding lots on yours. I’ve always thought there was a secret card maker living inside of me dying to come out. You may be inspiring her to dip her toes in the water… We’ll have to see what happens with that 😊. Thank you again for your awesome, fun, intelligent, brilliantly edited channel ... and for your very sweet mentions! I eagerly await to see what you do next! 😊😘💕 Happy crafting!
Hi myriam! I love your channel as well. Thank you so much for the kind words 😊. I’m in awe of your art skills and techniques. There’s a valuable art lesson in every video of yours! Sending big crafty hugs! 🤗
My favourite technique using alcohol inks has to be adding the Deco foil. I taught a class making 4 cards out of a 5x7 sheet of Yupo and adding the foil accents. It was a big hit! I love the idea of masking and revealing, so cool!
One of the best alcohol ink tutorials I have seen. My story- when I was young and vacationed with my family, I used to save spin art to do on the last day, at a booth that was always there outside of the souvenir stores. Always anticipated and a highlight of my time there. The lazy susan brought me right back.
Just came across this video as I am planning to try alcohol inks - WOW!!🤩. I can’t wait!! Love the vibrancy and how attainable you make it with clear instructions. THANKS!!
I’ve worked with alcohol inks before using a coffee filter. I used shades of greens and reds with a little bit of yellow. I was then able to cut and use the colored filter as my Christmas card developed. Thanks for the rotating tip.
Wow!! So much information and tips in only 16+ minutes of video! Thank you for putting this information together in one video. Very helpful for people new to AI art.
Subscribed. I’m @2:59 and already you’ve offered more awesome tips than I’ve seen/heard watching several hours of videos from other popular artists. Inspired to play with inks again thanks to this FAB tutorial. Thank you ☮️
I have been playing with inks for a year now but you showed some techniques I haven't seen before and so excited to try them out!! Love the idea of using vinyl die cuts, definitely trying that one!! TFS!!!
Thank you so much for your easy to follow video. You get straight to how to do it. And it is great how you are so generous with sharing other artists names.
Good morning from Texas JD! I love ❤️ your techniques and this video. I had no idea of how to do this and you’ve inspired me to do something free form. Can’t wait for the weekend to head to Michael’s for supplies. I have only recently (6 months ago) rediscovered stamping. My daughter was born about 24 years ago and I pretty much gave up paper crafting to be a Mom (and I’ve always worked full time too). I’m so enjoying paper crafting again, with all the new supplies (I used to heat emboss with a toaster!) 🤣 I’m loving paper crafting again and introducing art to my precious 5 year old grandson, who inherited the “artistic” genes in our family. Keep your videos coming; you are never boring and your honesty is refreshing. ❤️😘
Thanks, JD! I finally played with my alcohol inks for the 1st time & was mesmerized! Such a fun & beautiful way to create! So happy to hear we can use both sides of the yupo paper & great idea to cut down the full sized sheet! 😍 Blow tools, felt, paint brushes, foil & cake spinner are what I’ve used thus far, but I LOVE the masking technique using vinyl! I hadn’t thought to incorporate my cutting machines into alcohol inks like I do with paint & canvas projects! 😍 I’ve got tons of vinyl so I will surely add sentiments & shapes to the mixing of alcohol ink projects! Thanks, again, for sharing! Nice job! By the way, I so need that carrying case lol!!!!! You’ve given me so many great ideas! 🤗 I’m taking advantage of the links below! 💰
I just got my hands on a few bottles of alcohol inks, and I had no clue how to work with them. Never used anything like them before. So thanks a lot for the tips and tricks =) I feel much more confident trying these out now!
hello JD, this is a great video., thanks a lot. May I ask you if you have experience with colour fading over lots of years, and how you are able to protect your works from fading? this is my only concern to integrate alcohol ink in my works.. thank you so much in advance, phil
I use 91% rubbing alcohol to move and blend my inks. It’s cheaper than blending solution and does about the same thing. Thanks for the tips you shared in your video.
Lots of great ideas JD. I use new aquarium airline/water tubing (it's long and flexible and can be cut at whatever length, it's in the pet dept) to blow through when working with my acrylics. You should give that a try!
Hello. I definitely loved the tip section with vinyl masking. As I had been discarding the use of alcohol inks for a quite long time now, this newly discovered trick opens a whole bunch of possibilities and made me want to give it a try back. Thank you !
Oh Lordy!! Once again JD, I have to say you are such a hoot! Now if I could find a next door neighbor like you I'd be in heaven. I have these inks and have only used them twice. I just hadn't figured out how to use them in interesting ways, well as usual you came thru JD Thank you so much for your videos. I always learn things I didn't know before and love them all.Bless you JD
Hey JD. Just a massive thumbs up for these tips. I have not used or purchased alcohol inks as I didn’t feel the need to buy another medium when I adore what I have already. I’ve been doing the same stall tactic with foils. Then your tip showing me that I can do both. Mmmm 🤔 maybe I’ll be needing to invest!!!!
What a great video. You covered so much information so quickly and in terms even someone who has never used inks can understand. And its funny too. Thanks so much. Your work is beautiful.
Lovely! I'm truly a beginner with alcohol inks even though I've watched videos for a long time. Your tips are among the best and I'll bookmark them every which way so they're at the forefront when I go searching for them. I like the effect with the foils, though it took me a couple of tries to time the application correctly. That's a nifty storage case, too. I appreciate and enjoy your videos and all the effort you put into them to make them both informative and entertaining.
Thank you for your tutorial. Someone just gave me some alcohol inks and I haven't tested them out yet but I love all of your great tips so I can get started when I find the rest of my supplies!!
I am SO glad i.came across your video! The ones I watched before were. . . Well, boring!! But you gave su h great, inspiring ideas! I can't wait to try them out!!
I am so thankful I found your channel from your 50k blog hop. I am loving your tutorials. You explain easy to understand and leave in mistakes to show you are human.
Hi Jd-want to save a little ones? Use rubbing alcohol (91% preferably, but not necessarily) to clean up your ink. In fact, I use it to clean my workspace!!!
Love your humor, chuckled quite a bit throughout :) Thanks for this video, I learned a couple things I did not know about, using your finger to dab in some extra ink, or the vinyl masking! Great job :)
These are so much fun I love how I can be creative using different tools, since I've learned how to use Alcohol inks , I actually learned how to use them by watching one of your videos while I was doing artwork keep posting videos on how to use them.
Thanks for the tips! Do you ever use isopropyl alcohol? I can’t afford the blending solution, it’s too expensive for the amount you get. I’ve seen all the others use alcohol instead, it really helps move the ink too.
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Your TH-cam channel is SO great because it really fills a gap in the card making community in that your videos really teach us the basics of each technique and tool. Almost all the others focus mostly on just showing how to make cards using specific products. But I find these videos almost IMPOSSIBLE to reproduce. I needed someone to show me all the things that you do. I hope more and more people find your channel because it will help more people discover the fun of card making and enable us to cross the rubicon from just watchers to actual Makers.
Hi JD! I recently discovered your channel and have been SO enjoying it! Imagine my shock and surprise when I got my notification 😄 for this video, eagerly sat down to watch and heard your super, super kind shout outs. Thank you so so much for that... it was wonderfully generous of you and I am truly grateful.
I am just delighted that you found some useful ideas on my channel since I have been finding lots on yours. I’ve always thought there was a secret card maker living inside of me dying to come out. You may be inspiring her to dip her toes in the water… We’ll have to see what happens with that 😊.
Thank you again for your awesome, fun, intelligent, brilliantly edited channel ... and for your very sweet mentions! I eagerly await to see what you do next! 😊😘💕 Happy crafting!
Hi myriam! I love your channel as well. Thank you so much for the kind words 😊. I’m in awe of your art skills and techniques. There’s a valuable art lesson in every video of yours! Sending big crafty hugs! 🤗
Hi Myriam, I'm so excited to have found you through JD. Can't wait to see what you have to offer on your channel.
My favourite technique using alcohol inks has to be adding the Deco foil. I taught a class making 4 cards out of a 5x7 sheet of Yupo and adding the foil accents. It was a big hit! I love the idea of masking and revealing, so cool!
One of the best alcohol ink tutorials I have seen. My story- when I was young and vacationed with my family, I used to save spin art to do on the last day, at a booth that was always there outside of the souvenir stores. Always anticipated and a highlight of my time there. The lazy susan brought me right back.
What do you do for protecting your work?
What varnish do you use?
I had some old photo paper and it worked great.
How do you protect your finished pieces? Do you spray them with a clear coat of some sort?
The lazy Susan is a great tip. I have yet to get my alcohol inks to look right, but you inspire me to keep trying.
I miss your sunny disposition and art knowledge. You introduced me to many different forms of art, and make it look like I could tackle it.
Just came across this video as I am planning to try alcohol inks - WOW!!🤩. I can’t wait!! Love the vibrancy and how attainable you make it with clear instructions. THANKS!!
I’ve worked with alcohol inks before using a coffee filter. I used shades of greens and reds with a little bit of yellow. I was then able to cut and use the colored filter as my Christmas card developed. Thanks for the rotating tip.
Wow!! So much information and tips in only 16+ minutes of video! Thank you for putting this information together in one video. Very helpful for people new to AI art.
Just did my first ink last night and now I feel so extra inspired ! Thank you for the great video!
Subscribed. I’m @2:59 and already you’ve offered more awesome tips than I’ve seen/heard watching several hours of videos from other popular artists. Inspired to play with inks again thanks to this FAB tutorial. Thank you ☮️
I have been playing with inks for a year now but you showed some techniques I haven't seen before and so excited to try them out!! Love the idea of using vinyl die cuts, definitely trying that one!! TFS!!!
Thank you so much for your easy to follow video. You get straight to how to do it. And it is great how you are so generous with sharing other artists names.
Thanks for all the great ideas! I don't use my alcohol inks very often, but watching this videos makes me want to get them all out and use them!
This was the best tutorial that I have seen. It was so helpful and I am greatly appreciative!
Thank you! I can’t wait to try the masking with my new Cricut Joy. Very helpful. One thing to add to the video is how to seal the work.
Good morning from Texas JD! I love ❤️ your techniques and this video. I had no idea of how to do this and you’ve inspired me to do something free form. Can’t wait for the weekend to head to Michael’s for supplies. I have only recently (6 months ago) rediscovered stamping. My daughter was born about 24 years ago and I pretty much gave up paper crafting to be a Mom (and I’ve always worked full time too). I’m so enjoying paper crafting again, with all the new supplies (I used to heat emboss with a toaster!) 🤣 I’m loving paper crafting again and introducing art to my precious 5 year old grandson, who inherited the “artistic” genes in our family. Keep your videos coming; you are never boring and your honesty is refreshing. ❤️😘
Toaster! I think you have surpassed me in improvising. ! Marvelous.
I love how she gave credit!!
Great video for a newbie. I learned a lot in a short period of time!
This was great. I am considering using this medium and just wanted an overview of how to work with it. This was perfect.
I appreciate you showing the different usage. I love them all.
Great tips and tricks for a beginner like me. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. ❤️❤️
Omg amazing clear video. This is my summer project. Thank you for sharing. It’s amazing
Love this. Thank you. I am a beginner and excited to try these techniques!
Thanks, JD! I finally played with my alcohol inks for the 1st time & was mesmerized! Such a fun & beautiful way to create! So happy to hear we can use both sides of the yupo paper & great idea to cut down the full sized sheet! 😍 Blow tools, felt, paint brushes, foil & cake spinner are what I’ve used thus far, but I LOVE the masking technique using vinyl! I hadn’t thought to incorporate my cutting machines into alcohol inks like I do with paint & canvas projects! 😍 I’ve got tons of vinyl so I will surely add sentiments & shapes to the mixing of alcohol ink projects! Thanks, again, for sharing! Nice job!
By the way, I so need that carrying case lol!!!!! You’ve given me so many great ideas! 🤗 I’m taking advantage of the links below! 💰
Cool! I just got some today! Thanks for all the tips!
I just got my hands on a few bottles of alcohol inks, and I had no clue how to work with them. Never used anything like them before.
So thanks a lot for the tips and tricks =) I feel much more confident trying these out now!
hello JD, this is a great video., thanks a lot. May I ask you if you have experience with colour fading over lots of years, and how you are able to protect your works from fading? this is my only concern to integrate alcohol ink in my works.. thank you so much in advance, phil
What a great video! Tons of info in concise pleasant to watch not too long time period. You are a master TH-camr!
I use 91% rubbing alcohol to move and blend my inks. It’s cheaper than blending solution and does about the same thing. Thanks for the tips you shared in your video.
Thanks for this tip. I am very new to alcohol inks and was about to order the blending solution, but I'm going to try this first.
The blending solution is good for sealing the metallic mix mixatives and alloys.
Lots of great ideas JD. I use new aquarium airline/water tubing (it's long and flexible and can be cut at whatever length, it's in the pet dept) to blow through when working with my acrylics. You should give that a try!
Hello. I definitely loved the tip section with vinyl masking. As I had been discarding the use of alcohol inks for a quite long time now, this newly discovered trick opens a whole bunch of possibilities and made me want to give it a try back.
Thank you !
Oh Lordy!! Once again JD, I have to say you are such a hoot! Now if I could find a next door neighbor like you I'd be in heaven. I have these inks and have only used them twice. I just hadn't figured out how to use them in interesting ways, well as usual you came thru JD Thank you so much for your videos. I always learn things I didn't know before and love them all.Bless you JD
You are so fun to watch I enjoy all your videos. Alcohol Inks are new to me I will have to give them a try.
aww thank you for the kind words
Love the masking technique! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼. 💖
i do too!
Hey JD. Just a massive thumbs up for these tips. I have not used or purchased alcohol inks as I didn’t feel the need to buy another medium when I adore what I have already. I’ve been doing the same stall tactic with foils. Then your tip showing me that I can do both. Mmmm 🤔 maybe I’ll be needing to invest!!!!
"there inks... there's alcohol... not that kind of alcohol..." lol love it.
Hilarious comment/quote
Learnt a lot. Now I'm really interested in buying the materials.
What a great video. You covered so much information so quickly and in terms even someone who has never used inks can understand. And its funny too. Thanks so much. Your work is beautiful.
Wow! This is the most effective video for beginners. Thanks.
Love learning all the new tips! Congrats on your subscriptions!
How fun!!! Love the cake spinner and Myrium's nature!
Wow!!! Best alcohol tips!! Thank you for sharing sooo many different ideas.
Thank you JD lots of tips that I haven't seen!!! I watch those that you mentioned and you still amazed me with your tips, tricks and techniques!
very informative and professional. Well presented. Thanks!
Thank u for all your wonderful techniques.
Your channel is the best love your attitude and talents.
thanks!
Loved your video. Your demonstration of the masks was my favorite part.
Thanks!! I'm a real beginner, very helpful 😊
Great tutorial for a beginner, thank you!!!
Lovely! I'm truly a beginner with alcohol inks even though I've watched videos for a long time. Your tips are among the best and I'll bookmark them every which way so they're at the forefront when I go searching for them. I like the effect with the foils, though it took me a couple of tries to time the application correctly. That's a nifty storage case, too. I appreciate and enjoy your videos and all the effort you put into them to make them both informative and entertaining.
Love the vinyl masking idea! I can now use my dies with my alcohol projects. Thanks so much.
of course! we gotta get as much use out of those dies as possible
Thank you for your tutorial. Someone just gave me some alcohol inks and I haven't tested them out yet but I love all of your great tips so I can get started when I find the rest of my supplies!!
Hi, JD! I hope you are doing well. 💗 I'm still coming back now and then to watch your videos. You give us such wonderful tips! Thanks!
I am SO glad i.came across your video! The ones I watched before were. . . Well, boring!! But you gave su h great, inspiring ideas! I can't wait to try them out!!
So uh hobby lobby had some on clearance I kinda sorta maybe bought every color
Lucky you!!
How much did it cost?
Same!!
@@gimygaming8655 last year 2020 I bought some clearance for 99¢ at hobby lobby🙂
😂😂😂😂
Very helpful for a Beginner. Thank you
Great tips!!!!! Been using these inks for almost a year and never would've thought of any of them!!!
I love your videos, they are fun to watch and you make it so easy to understand! Thank you for all the amazing tutorials!
Thanks so much JD. Wonderful video.
Awesome tutorial! I will give it a try!
Love the tip about the foil sheet! TFS
Thank you for all the tips. I am so going to do this . Love it.
Really great tip and tricks for alcohol inks! Thanks for sharing❤️😊❤️
I am so thankful I found your channel from your 50k blog hop. I am loving your tutorials. You explain easy to understand and leave in mistakes to show you are human.
Wow beautiful thanks so much for your lovely video it's really amazing 👏 ❤
Hi Jd-want to save a little ones? Use rubbing alcohol (91% preferably, but not necessarily) to clean up your ink. In fact, I use it to clean my workspace!!!
Very informative! Thanks for getting right to the point, that's what I came for!
This is a great demonstration of zlcohol inks! Thanks for sharing.
Great video. You gave some really good demos.
Love your humor, chuckled quite a bit throughout :) Thanks for this video, I learned a couple things I did not know about, using your finger to dab in some extra ink, or the vinyl masking! Great job :)
I’ve never tried ink before but now thanks to you I wanna give them a go xx
Incredible video JD!!! TYSMFS your talent!!!😍
Your voice and presentation are very nice, thanks for sharing these great tips!
Great, informative video! Thanks!
love your videos. you're amazing. you make everything so simple and fun. love your made up words.
Only recently found this channel... LOVE it 🌹🌷😁
Hi what do you clean your brushes with after you use them?
Your videos are fun and informative. I’ve been learning something from each one. 👍🏻💜👏🏻
thank you for the sweet comment
Mary Guy me tooJD is awesome!
Great tips, thanks. I'm just now getting into alcohol inks.
Very beautiful. Nice ideas.
These are so much fun I love how I can be creative using different tools, since I've learned how to use Alcohol inks , I actually learned how to use them by watching one of your videos while I was doing artwork keep posting videos on how to use them.
Thanks! Such great techniques!! I'm using straight 91% alcohol for my blending solution until I can get proper blending solution
Brilliant video... Thank you so much for sharing
OMG. I LOVE the vinyl masking idea. I must try this. Thanks so much
I didn't see a list of tools, products and where you bought them. Where can I find the masking paper you used in your heart? Thank you, Joann
Love the one the you use the letter LOVE and HEART ❤️
Good job. Very informative.
Wow 😮 that lazy Susan idea is fabulous like magic
Thinking aboit starting for fun. Thanks for this video
Would a shower cap do the same as the seran wrap?
Can you use them to create similar illustrative effects to copic markers?
Thanks for the tips! Do you ever use isopropyl alcohol? I can’t afford the blending solution, it’s too expensive for the amount you get. I’ve seen all the others use alcohol instead, it really helps move the ink too.
So much great information!
Hey JD that was an amazing tutorial. Thanks for all your great ideas and you’re such a great teacher. Thanks again love from Australia xxx
so many great tips...have a pile of alcohol inks I bought from an art shop closing down before I knew what to do with them - now I know, yea! tfs
Very helpful, thank you.