Alcohol Painting Class

243 South Peterboro Street,Canastota NY 13032

18 September, 2021

Description

Discover the fun of using alcohol inks. Inspire your creativity while learning tips, tricks and techniques to create colorful original paint ALCOHOL INK STUDENT SUPPLY LIST Alcohol inks are quite enjoyable to use once you get the hang of them. Don’t get overwhelmed by the following supply list; many of these items you probably already have in your home. RECOMMENDED SUPPLY LIST (available with an additional supply fee of $12 per person) • Pinata/Jacquard Exciter Pack Alcohol Ink set of nine colors (Walmart has these for less than $20) • Blending Tools (available at most craft/art supply stores. Buy replacement felt/sponge too) • Yupo paper (11 x 14) (Yupo is better than just watercolor paper and 2 sheets per student are suggested) • 91% Isopropyl alcohol (70% won’t work) (Wallmart has a 32 oz bottle for under $3) • Round brushes assorted sizes (watercolor brushes are great) • Paint palette (with several wells to hold liquid) (the $2 one from the craft store is fine) The following will be available for everyone to use and share. • Hair dryer with low/no heat setting or compressed air • Disposable gloves (inks stain) • Drinking straw • Cotton balls • 2 Plastic containers (one for holding alcohol, one for water) • Masking tape Mask / Respirator The recommendation for a mask when using Alcohol Ink seems to vary greatly. Artist are using anything from a paper disposable mask like many have used to prevent Covid, no mask at all, or a respirator either full or half face. Given the spectrum of recommendations, students are responsible for providing the best mask for your needs and comfort. The space will have doors open to the outside and a fan to increase air circulation. The alcohol is considered an irritant to the skin and airway. Please do some research to determine the best option of protection for you. *The following items are optional and may enhance your experience with alcohol inks: • additional non-porous material such as glass, Dura-Lar matte paper, metals or plastics. • Clean Up Solution- removes ink from various surfaces. Good for cleaning brushes because it contains a conditioner to keep brushes and sponges from drying out. • Heat gun or blow dryer (DO NOT use a torch, inks are FLAMABLE!) • Copic or alcohol based markers in assorted colors • Plastic droppers and applicator bottles • Krylon Kamar Varnish Spray • Krylon UV Protector Spray • Krylon Acrylic Crystal Spray Some Tips • Work in a well-ventilated area or outdoors • Protect your work surface area, inks will stain! • Wear disposable gloves while using inks and during clean up • Alcohol inks, isopropyl alcohol and blending solution are flammable, so no torches or smoking while painting! • Alcohol shouldn’t be airborne, don’t use it in a mist or spray form • Store all supplies away from children or pets • Consider wearing a vapor respirator mask to avoid breathing fumes from inks, blending solution and sealants.