CREATIVE WAYS TO USE ALCOHOL INKS

I had never heard of alcohol inks until I started my craft blog.  Now they are one of my favorite crafting supplies to play with!  Alcohol inks are alcohol-based inks (duh) which means they deposit liquid color on your project but dry very quickly.  They are popular with mixed media crafters because they work on so many different surfaces, from paper to metal.  These are just a few creative ways to use alcohol inks in your projects!

CREATIVE WAYS TO USE ALCOHOL INKS

WHY USE ALCOHOL INKS?

If you have never given alcohol inks a try, you really should. The inks are alcohol-based so they are fast-drying which is great for quick crafts. Before it sets, you can clean the ink off of non-porous surfaces with isopropyl alcohol, but I always recommend wearing gloves to protect your skin. The ink will temporarily dye your skin and permanently dye your clothes, so be careful!

I highly recommend Tim Holtz’s inks (affiliate) for your alcohol ink crafts because the vibrant colors are so gorgeous.  

FUN DIY ALCOHOL INK PROJECTS

WATERCOLOR OUTDOOR GLOBE LIGHTS

I decorated a string of regular globe lights to make a new set of outdoor lighting for my parents’ camper, but you could just as easily hang these lights above your patio or in your dorm room as well. Check out how easy it is to make your own watercolor outdoor globe lights.

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STAINED GLASS MASON JARS

Today I am sharing how to make faux stained glass mason jars with alcohol ink. Since the alcohol inks are waterproof, you can use these mason jars like you would normally.

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STAINED GLASS EASTER EGGS

You can easily make several of the stained glass Easter eggs in that 10-minute time frame, so they are a perfect craft if you are crunched for time.

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DIY Alcohol Ink Pitcher and Glass Set

Create to impress this summer with this DIY Alcohol Ink Pitcher and Glass set! A perfect fit for a backyard party or watercolor paint and sip.

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STAINED GLASS CANDLE HOLDERS

Stained glass is at its prettiest when there is light streaming through it, but sunlight isn’t the only light way to achieve that look. These faux stained glass candle holders allow you to enjoy illuminated stained glass even at night.

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Alcohol Ink Jewelry Dishes

Learn use alcohol ink to make these beautiful ceramic floral themed jewelry dishes. They are super easy to create and make wonderful gifts.

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Food Safe Dishes with Alcohol Inks

Learn how to easily make food safe dishes with alcohol inks! Turn a thrifted glass plate, glass, or bowl into a colorful work of art with a blend of alcohol inks.

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MARBLED ALCOHOL INK CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

Today I am going to show you how to use alcohol ink to create a beautiful stained glass look on clear plastic ornaments. You can make a marbled alcohol ink Christmas ornament with amazing results with little to no effort!

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Recycling Glass Jars Using Alcohol Inks

You probably have a ton of old glass jars sitting on the top shelf of your kitchen cabinets. Use this easy technique to transform those jars from blah to wow! You can even use it to reuse oui yogurt jars!

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DIY It – Color Blocked Galaxy Mirrors

These mirrors again use a few basic craft store supplies and only a few colors of alcohol inks, but the effect is out of this world.

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DYEING RESIN WITH ALCOHOL INK

Dyeing resin with alcohol ink is easy and fun, and you can get some fantastic results!

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DIY Alcohol Ink Ornaments

I had to give alcohol ink ornaments a go. The result is a tinted glass look reminiscent of blown glass ornaments with a subtle shine and transparent color. And I just love the saturated jewel tones that the alcohol inks created.

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INK DYED WOODEN TILES

I played with my wood burning kit, alcohol inks, and pour over resin to create these beautiful ink dyed wooden tiles.

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Alcohol Ink Art on Vinyl

Learn how to make your own DIY Alcohol Ink Art on Vinyl! Creating your awesome abstract art on vinyl allows you to easily turn your art into cool decals!

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