Hello Leslie, after watching your video I made my ink by just placing the ink cartridge directly into the spray bottle. I didn’t cut the plastic to open the ink cotton up, I just gave it a good shake every hour or so for a couple of days and my results were exactly like yours but without the mess. I didn’t make a video but I guess I can shoot some photos to show you the outcome. When I post the photos I will tag you in my photo video.

@estellanaugle3135

5 ай бұрын

that was my thought as its messy, but also is it cost effective with putting all the colors in the cups and all the steps ?

Thank You, Im a Model Railroader. We use the inks for weathering scenery and models. Weathering inks are costly and this system should real help in aspect of the hobby thanks again.

Yeah! Watched this video several times. Made 20 inks out of Sharpies and they are perfect!!!!! Thank you for this tutorial!!!!!!!

@KelRawson

6 жыл бұрын

I just put the marker ink parts right in the bottle and added the alcohol. It was easier that way for me. Totally worked for me. Also got my spray bottles on ebay. 20 bottles for $9. LOVE LOVE LOVE MY INKS!

@CrystalsArtClasses

Жыл бұрын

Amazing 👏!!!!!

You are a great teacher. I understood the whys and hows of the whole process. No confusing or la de da words, straight forward and fun to listen to.

How refreshing you are! I LOVE your bright personality and I laughed so hard at some of your comments. Great video! Very helpful. Thank You! Sending you some love from England.xxx

I'm excited to make my alcohol inks. Your tutorial is so detailed & clearly understandable. Thanks so much!!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

8 жыл бұрын

+Adrine A I am thrilled that you enjoyed the video and will be making your own inks!! You are so welcome!! Thanks for watching!!

Thank you so very much for this tutorial. I so wanted to do some projects using alcohol ink but funds have been a bit short. Had all the tools required and a set of sharpie markers. All I needed was the alcohol. Used 90%, 91% not available locally. Deviated from your tutorial a bit... Soaked the sharpie pieces in 1oz of alcohol squeezed out excess, then soaked again in another 1oz of alcohol to get every bit of color from the sharpie. There looked to be a bit more color left to get So... I Soaked the pieces again in 1oz alcohol for a pastel version of the color. Had a bunch of plastic dropper bottles I had cleaned and saved from my eye drop prescription, that I was going to use for another project. Labeled the bottles and was good to go, make sure you put a piece of transparent tape over the lettering (if not the lettering will be gone by the second use.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

Great idea about putting the tape over the lettering!! I used a label maker and haven't had any trouble with the lettering, but better safe than sorry!! Thanks for watching! Always, Leslie

@prossi1971

5 жыл бұрын

Fillimena Bourassa any drugstore or Family Dollar sells the 91% alcohol;).

@naomim5015

5 жыл бұрын

@@prossi1971 I've only seen 90% as well...

one of the better tutorials, will follow to make my own. thanks!!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

You go girl! Love the colors.

Thanks for this great tip. The colors look so vibrant.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

So glad you like it!! Thanks for watching!!

Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing your technique for beautiful art!

Just found your channel so refreshing . You are to the point with out allot of nonsense chatter and music going. This is what we are doing, here are the tools to use and then you do it love it

@LesliesCreativeStudio

8 жыл бұрын

+Debi Johnson Thank you so much for watching!! I do like to sometimes share about the antics of my grandchildren (lol) but I'm a teacher by trade so I do my best to teach!! Welcome!!

@angelirenecrim3500

6 жыл бұрын

YES she's Right to the Point What A Breath of Fresh Air 1000's of channels could learn that and have way more viewers

@DLee1923

5 жыл бұрын

@@LesliesCreativeStudio My mom was a teacher, as well !! 💕😍

@patriciasnyder1509

4 жыл бұрын

Leslie's Creative Studio m

I was having the hardest time trying to strip the marker from the ink. Thanks to the videos, I was able to do it within a couple of moments with a minimum of mess! In short, I'm subscribing to our channel.

I immediately pulled out all of art markers and ransacked the bathroom for alcohol! Lol. I made some hot aqua ink🤣

@LesliesCreativeStudio

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Thanks for watching!!

@DLee1923

5 жыл бұрын

Oooooh !!! Cool !!! 👍😍

@karenwalters2007

4 жыл бұрын

Lmbooooooooooooooooo

@nancyrose4965

4 жыл бұрын

Shall we use normal marker too ??

@MODOJIKI42

3 жыл бұрын

I'm bout to do the same thang lol!

So glad I found this!!

Wow this is so cool. Your granddaughter and my daughter both have the same favourite colour. My girl has loved neon green or any light coloured green she can get her hands on

That is so amazing I’ve never seen this done before

Thanks, I left the cartridges in the alcohol. Big mistake! Fibres settled at the bottom. Had to pour it through a fine sieve to eradicate them. This was great 👏👏👏

@jvallas

5 жыл бұрын

Mariette WILTSHIRE-BUTLER This makes me think you might be on to a time saver. If you just throw the cartridges in, then when putting the liquid in the bottles, use cheesecloth or whatever works for filtering, that seems a slight time saver.

I just did this today, and it works great! Thank you!

You are amazing teacher. The tips you have given on how to be the most successful in achieving it are great. Like how you share all the tools being used. Thank you.!!!!!!!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

8 жыл бұрын

+Alexander Sideras I am so glad that you enjoyed the video!! Thanks for watching!!

Looks purple, thank you so much I will try this, thx so much

you can get permanent markers at some dollar stores they are about $2 for 10-12 markers in a pack. Store bought alcohol inks cost about $12 for 3 - 10z bottles with 3 colors. So this is cheaper even if you bought Sharpies because you are getting 2oz and 12 colors that would cost about $50 to just buy the inks.

@staceyvickery6142

3 жыл бұрын

I usually let the alcohol and sharpie soak for 24 hrs.

@staceyvickery6142

3 жыл бұрын

You have a more breakdown on the steps you use. The only thing I do that you don't is strain the ink. I test my colors on a piece of white ceramic tile.

I loved your tutorial! I am going to give it a try today!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! thanks for watching!!

What a cost savings & I bet you can create new colors. Thank you so much !!

Awesome! Thanks for the video... great for the budget.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

6 жыл бұрын

So glad it was a help to you!!! Thanks for watching!!!

Haha "yellow yumminess!" Luv it. 😊

This is a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

5 жыл бұрын

Sandra Mullikiin thank you for watching!!

Great tutorial ... can't wait to buy the spray bottles and get started. Thanks

@LesliesCreativeStudio

8 жыл бұрын

June Smith I am so glad you enjoyed the video!! Thanks for watching!! Always, Leslie

Oh my I would have never thought to have done this. I have been trying to figure out how to make my own spray inks cause I’m telling ya they are pretty pricey. This is an amazing idea and I wanna thank you a ton for sharing this!!! I’m actually gonna run out and get some bottles today. I have everything else but them. Again thank you!!!!

Oh, You are welcome. I subscribed after the post that I saw before this one. It was the first time that I ever saw Your site. I like it a lot.😊👍🏼

Awesome, excellent instructions & video. Thnx so much for sharing

@LesliesCreativeStudio

5 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!!

Wow I like that. that is so very cool. I love that. Thanks I am going to give it a try.

Very useful especially for those who use alcohol inks a lot! Will share on my blog!

Thankyou enjoyed your video - simple instructions- now to gather the supplies.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

6 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

really appreciate you sharing this to show us how to do this, awesome

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!! Thanks for watching!!

Love it, you are doing it the way I plan on doing!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

6 жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!!

Wow! So nice and pretty! Thank you!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

5 жыл бұрын

Hilda Maughan thanks for watching!!

This is a really fabulous idea and awesome technique and a great money saving, too!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

8 жыл бұрын

+Crafty Come Lately Thank you so much for watching!!

Thank you for the inspiration ! Cool !

Nice lady who is intelligent and explains things very well.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

This was a great tutorial ! Enjoyed it !! Thanks !!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching!!

Love the final product. Those are great colors. Thanks for sharing,

@LesliesCreativeStudio

8 жыл бұрын

+Johanne Lacombe You are welcome!! Thanks for watching!!

Great job and great colors

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for watching!

Love the ideal thank you for your share .I don't have any and now I will .

@LesliesCreativeStudio

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching!!

Great explanation,

Very nice. Really.like the colors

@LesliesCreativeStudio

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Brilliant, thank you. 👌

Thank you so much for the video. It looks almost as much fun making the inks as using them. By the way the pipette you used is similar to the ones supplied with the Pebeo paints kits. 😊

Just starting I absolutely love this video great for my pocket ❤️❤️❤️❤️thank you

A what a fascinating technique. Brilliant. I have really enjoyed your videos. Many thanks.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoy them!! more to come!! thanks for watching!!

I used to have a self-healing mat when I was in our school best thing on Earth takes a beating and it doesn't scratch up your surfaces

This is perfect!! Thank you so much for sharing!!!!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching!!!

@My_Secret_ArtSketchbook

3 жыл бұрын

You go girl

I’ve got hundreds of sharpies....I am excited about this

I love this!! Gonna try

@LesliesCreativeStudio

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome idea !

@LesliesCreativeStudio

4 жыл бұрын

thanks!!

8years later and THANK YOU‼️🙏

@LesliesCreativeStudio

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome!!

Thank you great tutorial!!

brilliant and genius. .thank you for this x

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching!!

Thank you! Great tutorial.,.can’t wait to give it a try😁

@LesliesCreativeStudio

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Thank You!!! I am so happy because I. Was always told to go to online or to A Hobby Store to buy them. I was afraid that they would be very costly. I never have and have always wondered how do We get alcohol inks. Thank You, for showing Me how to make My own.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

6 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!! Thanks for watching!!

You're bloody Brilliant and hilarious. Just found your channel. I LOVE your personality and Thank You for sharing. Sending you some love from England.xx

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

LOL I am so happy you enjoyed the video!! Thanks for watching!!!

at first i thought this was not worth the effort, but then i remembered how ridiculously expensive they were last time i went to the hobby store. thank you for showing this.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I would highly suggest using the least expensive alcohol you can find and you can always get really cheap permanent markers at the dollar store. I used sharpies only because I got a great deal on them during a back to school sale. With the holidays coming up, keep your eyes open for deals on permanent markers!!

@john-allenduskglass3193

3 жыл бұрын

@@LesliesCreativeStudio i've been watching vids on this subject, today, and printer ink refills seem the best route to go. thank you, though, for inspiring me.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

3 жыл бұрын

@@john-allenduskglass3193 You're very welcome!!

" Faaaaaantablous" Love it!!!!

I have a box FULL of Sharpies in every color imaginable, but I only use the same few. Cannot wait to get started on this! Thanks so much for sharing. ⭐️May I suggest that after using alcohol on your metal tools, be sure to oil them with silicone or WD40 to prevent rusting. I’m a gardener, and learned that lesson the hard way. 😊

Love this! Works well on polymer clay as well. Just have to remember to let the alcohol evaporate before you bake it

@LesliesCreativeStudio

6 жыл бұрын

Good idea!! Thanks for watching!!

Thanks for this- in my area- it costs a lot to buy store bought inks- this is so much cheaper- and in my area- these inks are hard to come by!!

So helpful!! Great video!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

Thank for watching!!

Thanks for the amazing tutorial! Very informative and detailed yet easy to understand. I agree with others about preferring the lack of background music etc. I much prefer just listening and learning without all the unnecessary additions! I’m ready to get on with making my own inks!! TSMFS!!

Thanks so much for posting this. I been watching videos in making Altered Boxes and mixed media art and this is one of this paints they used. Now that I can make these, I can start a project I have been wanting to try for some time, Thanks again! :)

@LesliesCreativeStudio

8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching! Always, Leslie

Thank you so much for sharing this information. I had never thought of using the ink from something I had around the house; I thought I would have to purchase the expensive inks from the art department, etc.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!!! I always try to use whatever I have around the house before I go purchase anything!! I've always gotten my sharpies on sale (huge thing of them for $10 at christmas) and don't forget to grab some permanent markers from the dollar store!! Thanks for watching!!

Love this!

Ooh you mucky pup! lol. Well I got all the ingredients so will get cracking with this when I clear dining room table of my painting! 😂😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍💕💕❤️🐶🐶🐶🇬🇧🇬🇧

@LesliesCreativeStudio

3 жыл бұрын

remember to have fun!!!

thanks Leslie

Great video, thank you.

Hi Leslie, Thank you so much for doing the tutorial on alcohol ink! I'm going to try to make the inks. I'll let you know how it turns out. Francine Schmidt

Its very informative n m new to this. But i feel its very well.explained. would love to make these myself. Thank u for sharing

Great tutorial. I hope you have fun with them!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

8 жыл бұрын

+Lori Seabrook I am so glad you liked it!! I am having a lot of fun using them!! Thanks for watching!!

Thank you for showing me how to save money!

What a terrific idea! Thanks so much for sharing. I buy my Mulberry Paper flowers in white so this would be super for that! God Bless have a crafty day ! Hugz, Judy

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! Just dip them and let them dry!! Thanks for watching!!

Yay! I made a couple inks last nite after watching this and played a little on a ceramic tile. I LOVE IT!!! I did how ever just leave the inside wick in the alcohol over nite also without splicing down the side. I am using little squirt bottles (??) as our Wal-marts never had those spray bottles, nor did the Dollar stores this round.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

6 жыл бұрын

Joan that is awesome!! I just transferred mine into little squirt bottles I found in my stash (lord only knows where I got them or how long ago lol) but they work great!! I am gonna make some more for spraying!! love the spray look and the drippy look!! Thanks for watching!!!

I love this hack(tip) it will really come in handy because I was wondering where I could get alcohol ink and now I know I can make my own TFS

@LesliesCreativeStudio

2 жыл бұрын

I used 91% isopropyl alcohol from walmart and the guts from PERMANENT markers.

So simple and easy to follow! Thank you very much. The music at the end caught my attention. It touched my spirit. I thought it was very nice with your closing message. Thank you for sharing yourself with the world.

Thank you

Very helpful!

Thank you!!!!

They look really good. TFS X

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Why not just soak the cartridges in the spray bottle? You won't lose anything to evaporation, you don't have to pour from bottle to bottle and you can use a hemostat to take them out, if you even do. Thanks for all the information! Great vid.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

6 жыл бұрын

the fibers from the cartridge clog the spray nozzle if left in!! found that out the hard way ;) !! thanks for watching!!

@catherinetodd

6 жыл бұрын

If you did not cut the cartridge, and just let the ink naturally seep out, then you wouldn't have a problem with fibers, would you? I saw another video where this suggestion was made without any problems being mentioned.

@afoust781

5 жыл бұрын

Here's what I have Discovered, If You use the method above and cut your cartridges open you actually do get a deeper color (closest to the cap) in less time. I have used all the different videos but this one by far gets me the darker colors in less time. Great Video as Well I agree! :)

@sharon94503

5 жыл бұрын

I don't believe the sharpie parts are recyclable...shame they will sit in a landfill for 100 years or more. Pretty though.

@suevans9442

5 жыл бұрын

You had quite a bit of ink on your gloves, etc. Why not wipe with, say, rice paper or dry tumble-drier sheets and dab onto plain card or paper as you go. Then you get some free background papers. Not tried it but is just a frugal thought. I’m going to try this process you’ve shared. Should save me many pounds! That gets my vote. Well done and thanks.

Great job, l did this year's ago but l was glad to hear about you telling us to cut off the bottom. thanks

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching!!

@charlenebyington7405

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome too. . 😎 😎 😎

i had a thought! About adding a touch if the color to the label so you also see the color sample because the name doesnt always sound or look like the name. Theres so many variations to color. And it be easier than looking at a color chart if you make that instead!

Awesome 😁💕

Made alcohol inks with the sharpies over 6 years ago but never used them till today and they were still perfect. Just stored them in old pill bottles and surprisingly they were not dried up. I have the Rangers alcohol inks and tried my diy with the Rangers and preferred my diy cause they’re cheaper!

Thank you so much for sharing this is going to save me so much money!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for watching!!!

What a great way to use up dying marking pens! I have wondered if the same can be done with watercolor palettes. Going to try!

@ms.mommie6985

Жыл бұрын

I was wondering that. Did the dried out markers work?

I've just seen this for the first time. I was looking for ink colors online, & it would end up costing so much, I wasn't sure I wanted any. Then I came across you diy video, and I'm so happy !! I have most of the tools needed, so I'm going to make my own !! Thank you so much for your wonderful video !! And I subscribed of course ! I'm not sure if you're making videos anymore, I just wanted to show my support ! Love you !! 💕😍

@LesliesCreativeStudio

5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for the sub and for watching!! And yes I am still making videos lol !!!

Thank u so much 4 this great idea. Always looking 4 way 2 save money. Love ur videos. Love you learn new tings.

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching!!

Thanks for sharing!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!! Thanks for watching!!

You can also use alcohol wipes instead of spritzing the tools for cleanup. I found it easier. And I'm all about easier!!! Great tute. Thank you.

Great tips but you really don't need to handle the sharpie ink so much. Your wasting ink doing so. The alcohol will penetrate during soaking and get all the goodness out. Great video!

@LesliesCreativeStudio

7 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for watching!

I am a new subbie and I want to thank you for sharing!!! I cannot believe you are so close, I reside in Indianapolis!! very cool!

The blue is AWSOME, so are the other colors.