Oxide Creations

One of our customers at Art 'n Soul, Sue Wright, brought this technique to me, and agreed to let me use it for Technique of the Week. Sue brought in a salad spinner and we made some backgrounds then and there. Here's one card I made, and this card is also on the Magenta blog today. This is a perfect fun art project for kids and grandkids. It's fun and the mess is contained pretty well. It's a good idea to obtain a used salad spinner from the local thrift store. I preferred not to use the...

Painting landscapes with alcohol ink on ceramic tiles creates stunning, fluid effects. This tutorial covers how to control ink flow, blend colors, and create depth using this unique medium. Learn how to preserve vibrancy, seal your work for longevity, and experiment with abstract or realistic styles. Whether you're making home decor, coasters, or gallery art, this guide provides essential tips to master alcohol ink painting on tiles...

Creating fun and colorful backgrounds is fun and easy to do. See how I created this beautiful, colorful summertime background for my card.

Learn how to use alcohol inks, master this fluid medium and make beautiful abstract art. This beginner's guide answers your questions like from 'what are alcohol inks?' to 'how should I seal them?'

Let's begin this post by saying....I got the Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks !! The hype was killing me! I couldn't go much longer ...

@tim_holtz Distress Spritz! Spritz & The Tim Holtz Watercolor Pencils.....What a fabulous match!! I've added both of them on a stamp and look how pretty that turned out! Want to see my full video on how to use 7 SPRITZ TECHNIQUES to create the most fantastic backgrounds?

Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Spray is a dye and pigment ink fusion that creates oxidized effects when sprayed with water. Use for quick and easy ink coverage on porous surfaces. Spray through stencils, layer colors, spritz with water and watch the color mix and blend. 2 fl. oz. spray bottle.

Take your Alcohol ink to next level with texture and shine. Make unique 3D Textured Wall Art with Alcohol ink - no sanding needed.

Hello all and welcome! Originally this post was posted in September of 2019..now although the stamps are long gone, were a limited edition and have now retired and been SOLD OUT, I shared a fun tec…

Hey guys! Autumn here with you today to share a fun and easy tutorial on using Distress Oxides. These incredible pads are certainly making a buzz and their uses continue to inspire and amaze us! With the newest release of colors now available for preorder at The Funkie Junkie Boutique, what better time than to learn a few new tricks? Because Distress Oxides are highly pigmented and oxidize when wet, they work beautifully over dark colored paper. I was anxious to see if I could create even...

Hello friends, were you able to check out Tim's Stampers Anonymous release party? If not , click here and check out the amazing inspiration fromt Tim's Makers. Tim also added some awesome tips and demos through the live which are a must see. I am sharing the step by step on a card I made

A little info first.....a past SU demo taught me how to do this and I took it and ran - THANKS SO MUCH JEAN!!!! Supplies: Glossy White Cardstock 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" Spectrum Ink Pad Brayer with rubber attachment Ink up the brayer in the spectrum ink pad. Start with the left side of your brayer in the middle of the Glossy White cardstock. Tap your brayer on the cardstock going around in a circle. YOU MUST keep the left side of the brayer in the middle of the cardstock. You don't roll the brayer...

Have you seen all the alcohol ink projects that you need to try? We're doing our research and sharing loads of inspiration so you can join us in the fun.