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Alcohol ink in glass painting in a frame on a table.
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Alcohol Ink on Glass Tutorial

Try this super fun alcohol ink on glass project alone or with family and friends for a beautiful piece of artwork that's easy to create.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 1
Cost: $30

Equipment

  • cotton pads
  • cotton swabs
  • plastic cup
  • small spray bottle
  • can of air or a straw
  • disposable gloves

Materials

Instructions

  • Tape off the edges where the frame meets the glass of the photo frame with painter's tape or masking tape.
  • Wipe the glass with isospropyl alcohol.
  • Start using the alcohol inks dropping different colors on the glass.
  • Watch as the drops grow.
  • Add more color around and on top of the first drops.
  • Use a straw or can of air to blow the ink around in different directions.
  • Try spraying a little isospropyl alcohol to dispurse the color.
  • If you make a mistake or don't like something use a cotton pad with isopropyl alcohol or a cotton swap dipped in isopropyl alcohol to remove the ink.
  • Continue painting with the inks until you are satisfied with the results.
  • Let the ink dry before removing the painter's tape.
  • Once completely dry add a few thin coats of varnish in a matte or glossy finish.
  • Hang and enjoy.

Notes

These inks are pretty messy so you may want to wear gloves and cover the surface of your work area.
This is a great project to create with others because you can share the inks and the isopropyl solution while each one works on their own photo frame glass.
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