I seal first with Krylon Kamar , 3 light coats. This seals and protects the ink. You can find it at Walmart usually in the craft section. Then 3 light coats of UV archival to protect from the sun. These sprays will take out some of the glossy finish, so you can add some varnish if you want shine back. I mount my tiles and sell them or at art markets and shows.

Oh wow, so, so pretty, and realistic, too! You've totally taken the mystery out of this technique for me, making me realize all I really need now is the white ink and spray air. Although you posted this several years ago, your wonderful tutorial keeps educating and inspiring! Thanks so much!

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

thanks, glad you are inspired. ( I miss my dark hair) lol

Great project. I was fortunate and got my hands on about 100 lbs. of small ceramic tiles. Thank you from northern Alberta.

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's a lot of tiles, lucky score!

I have watched this video so many times. I love the look of the white blooms on black. Thanks!

These are so gorgeous! Thanks for sharing and encouraging us that we too can do it.

Thank you so very much for your tutorial. I have been wanting to paint tiles for a back splash and have had a problem deciding what I wanted. Your tutorial did it for me helping me decide what to do. I can’t thank you enough.

Hi. First time I have seen your work. Have to say, fabulous and so well described for us to do. Thanks so much xx

So pretty! Love that you can layer the colors so nicely

Thank you so much for sharing your technique Jewel on making these flowers. You have been so helpful and shared a lot of information in one video!

Absolutely beautiful . Thank you for sharing this with us.

I really love this, l think 💭 that I prefer the white flowers 🌺 best, they have a cleaner look 👀 about them. Thank you so much

Beautiful, Jewel! I am definitely going to try this! 🎨

Thank you for sharing your expertise. Beautiful job.

Jewel, your videos are very well done, and you get some good tips even for us more experience painters. For example, use Q-tips from the dollar store, because they are not as fluffy and therefore easier to move around the ink. That's a great tip!

Beautiful! I can’t wait to try this. You explain everything so well. Thank you so much for sharing your talent. 🌺❤️

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

thanks for your kind words

Fabulous! Thank you for sharing your technique. I enjoyed your video; and your work is lovely

Stunning !!!!

Thank you so much for showing us. :)

I am so glad I watched this, I love how you explained everything now I’m going to go in search of black tiles.

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

thanks, good luck. Black tiles can be hard to find!

Oh my! These are stunning! Can't wait to try. Thank you Jewel for another amazing video.

These are gorgeous and thank you very much for your time and showing us how to do this.

Thanks for making this excellent and informative video!

Absolutely beautiful

Great video which I enjoyed so much! Now I want to graduate to painting tiles! Thank you!

I was just trying this, Jewel...and might recommend your getting a small turntable (they call them Lazy Susan's) (the kind they sell for spices and cabinets). It helped that I already had an old one laying around. The tile I had is heavy and it was so much easier to manuvuer. :-)

@beth_2125

7 жыл бұрын

ooo great idea

@patriciabentley850

2 жыл бұрын

Me *adds to cart

Great technique! A real work of art. TFS

Hey jewel.. I went out to Home Depot ... and found some long black tiles... "Thank you for your great tutorials... Love them... ;)

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Lucky you, those black ones can be hard to find.

This is just amazing, I'm not an artist, but I'm going to give this a try, it's fabulous and I love it, thank you for sharing Jewel.

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

You sure don't need to be an artist to play and have fun with alcohol ink.

Just beautiful!!

Thank you so much for this inspiration 💋

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

you're welcome!

Beautiful.

So gorgeous! I love working with alcohol inks and glad I found your video

You are the BEST !!!

Thank for great instructions

I really enjoyed your video I love the technique thanks for sharing

LOVELY!

Thank you so much Jewel. Loving doing tiles.

Beautiful

Love this!!

This is fabulous! How do you finish and hang these tiles? Should they be sealed?

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

That is my most common asked question. I seal firstly with Krylon Kamar , it protects the ink from other sealants. Secondly I use a U.V. spray to protect from the sun. If you want to get some shine back I use Rustoleum 2x Gloss. I do 3 coats of each, leaving a few hours dry time between each coat. If you want these tiles to be coasters, I use Kamar, and then resin them for durability.

This is lovely. I have to try it.

Thanks!

This is absolutely the best of the best of Videos on "Alcohol Inks" .... You have no idea how much you have helped me!!! "Thank YOU" soooo much for sharing this "Beautiful" work of art..... I have one question: I make Greeting Cards and sell them at Craft Fairs... I do the Costers too.... What do you sell these 3 x 6 tiles for? ... either on a board or an easel? Thank you for your help... You are a God-Send...

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Judi! I appreciate the kind comments. My prices are in Canadian $, I sell framed 3x6 for $65. I make my own frames. On an easel, it is $30. So around 25% less USD. You can find more of my work on my FB page Jewel Rosemary Art.

@judichristopher4604

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your speedy reply... After I saw your video last night... I couldn't sleep, I was sooo excited of the possibility of painting one these tiles!!! And I didn't have the supplies to work on!!! ... The reason this means soo much to me (finding your video) is I'm making a Life Change and stepping out in faith that once again I can sell my ART... I used to design clothing... and did well.. but once we get older I feel it's a littler scarier.... Like I said, "You are a God-Send" (A prayer answered) ... ;)

Fabulous

Hi Jewel I love your flowers so pretty. Is your black tile Matt? Bc I found some but it says Matt and I noticed your tile looks shiny so not sure 🤔

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

these tiles were shiny but I have painted on matt and they work just as well.

BEAUTIFUL

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Hi, Jewel ... are those regular alcohol inks that you use? When applying one over another, the 2nd color doesn't remove the first? Your tile is beautiful!

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes these are regular alcohol inks, however the white (Snowcap) is much thicker than the other colors and does not allow them to penetrate as much if it is dry. That allows me to be able to add a small amount of the second color and hopefully it stays on top. It was just an experiment to see what works. The only way to get colors to work on a black tile is to add white beneath or on top of the color you want to show. Hope this makes sense.

love thata

Hi,great tutorial and wonderfull piece of art. Could you write me which is the product that you used to spry

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Do you mean to spray the air? or to seal after? The spray for air is Costco compressed gas Duster.

Oh I can’t find black tiles anywhere😫

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

Watch at the local Habitat Restore, they sometimes get them. Also try carpet and flooring stores, they sometimes have them. I got a bunch on a buy and sell group, and some at the Home Depot online store.

I see in the comments that you just moved to the island. I live in Victoria..WELCOME

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was just saying to an artist friend that I need to get into some of the Victoria art shows. There would be more exposure there. I am in Campbell River.

Love this on the Black tile. Where did you find the Fineline applicator bottle with that awesome needle end?

@island_jewel57

8 жыл бұрын

+Jo Ann Fahlman I got my local art store to order it. You could likely find it on line. You can also search oiler boilers. You can find them as worm blowers in the fishing and sports stores, those ones are smaller though and the needle is sharp so you have to file it off.

@charlesmark714

8 жыл бұрын

+Jewel Buhay Thank You Jewel

Found you again Do you have any more like this? Thx

@island_jewel57

3 жыл бұрын

I have around 10 or so videos, this is the only one on black tile

Just beautiful. What is snow cap white? is that alcohol color? Where can I buy it?

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

thank you. Snow Cap is the white ink in the Adirondack line. Get it wherever you get the other ink colors. In the States, Hobby lobby, JoAnn's, Michael's. It is thicker and has a little bead in the bottle so shake it lots.

@dalyte62

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jewel, I couldn't find it at Michael's, but I will look at the other places you suggested.

What exactly are your dental tools that you used and is there something else that can be substituted?

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Go to my painting pebbles tutorial and you will see the link in the comments for the dental tools. I also use a fine point liner brush for some detail work.

You're welcome😊

Jewel I bought the canned air and it spews and freezes my flowers. But I don’t see that happening to you?

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

There are a few rules to using canned air. Normally I use a small compressor, but for teaching purposes I use the can. 1st and most importantly....never shake the can. You will see that on the instructions. This mixes the air with the chemical and the result won't be good. You might see a fine white powder come out, if you see this you know you are shaking it. Also don't overtip it. The same thing will happen. It helps to keep it off the table so you can get the straw closer without overtipping. 2nd.....don't over use it. The can will freeze up (even get frosty) if you use too much at a time. If the can is getting too cold, just let it rest and warm up. These tips should help. Some use a straw to blow the ink, but I get too breathless doing it that way. Also moisture builds up in the straw which the inks don't like. keep trying, don't give up!

This is beautiful. What white are you using?

@island_jewel57

8 жыл бұрын

Shelley, this is Snowcap from the Adirondak line of ink. The white one from Pinata just flakes off.

@coraleefreeman5956

7 жыл бұрын

That's interesting. Do you know why the Pinata white flakes off by any chance?

@arizonanala9150

7 жыл бұрын

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@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

I have had flaking with Pinata also. I have no idea why. I stick to the SnowCap.

What do you use to seal them? I didn't see anyone ask this question.

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

check my reply to Darby Dupree,...3 months back.

What kind of small air compressor do you use and did you get it in Canada?

@island_jewel57

8 жыл бұрын

+Mary Carolyn Bachert, I have a little Mastercraft 120V that I got at Canadian Tire. It is an air brush one, but I don't use the attatchments. I think it was around $100 on sale.

It.s not easy for me to understand the inglis.. I would like to know what kind of paint is your white...acrylic? Acrylic whth the water? Thank you , Marie

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Marie. The white is not acrylic, it is alcohol ink. You cannot use water it with water at all. Only alcohol or blending solution. They have it at Michael's and some art stores.

What's in the Alcohol blending solution? Also, are you using alcohol ink or acrylic ink?

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

I am using alcohol ink. The blender is mostly alcohol, but there are a couple other ingredients that help get the ink moving smoothly. I think ether and glycerine. I buy my blender, but there are recipes to make it.

@louiseldeschenes6509

6 жыл бұрын

Bracelets tennisball

Can you share please how you would frame a rectangular tile like the ones in this video? Many thanks!!

@island_jewel57

8 жыл бұрын

+Didee M I get Home Depot to cut my wood for me to the size I want. There are no carpenters in this house, lol. I like a margin of about 2" around the tile so I would get a 3x6" tile like this mounted on a piece of wood that is cut to 7x10". MDF works well. I sand the edges, give it a coat of primer with a small sponge roller, and then roll about 3 coats of paint, either white or black, or whatever color you want. Regular latex house paint works. I attach D hooks and wire to the back and then mount the tile with No More Nails glue. I have also sold this size tile set on a wooden mini easel.

@didee1000

8 жыл бұрын

+Jewel Buhay Thanks Jewel!! You're a doll for sharing!

Do you have to seal these when they are done?

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, they must be sealed as handling will eventually smear the ink, also they can fade if not protected from the sun. My sealing formula is Krylon Kamar, Krylon U.V. protectant spray , then a final glossy spray such as Rustoleum 2 X gloss. 3 light coats of each, a few hours apart. That's 9 coats total. You could also use resin, but still need Kamar first .

Please speak up. My volume is turned all the way up and your voice is muffled. This is beautiful work your doing and I don’t want to miss your instructions. Thank you so much

@island_jewel57

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I know I need to talk louder, and my friend who is recording may have been a bit too far back as well.

Jewel, I have tried your technique with the white cap on black tile. I am having some difficulty with keeping the white from doing odd things. First, it wants to spider web after I hit it with the air. I have shaken the bottle for minutes to ensure it's mixed. I have puffed the white mix very gently, moderately, and blasted it in frustration. The white does not remain smooth. Second, I thought it was the tile. So I cleansed it with 91% alcohol three times. Still the same issue. I decided to try painting over the dried white (still webbed looking) and it began to mix with the color, separate and bead. Not sure what I am doing wrong. I thought that maybe I was using too much white, so I used just one bottle drop, two bottle drops, and three bottle drops to compare - no change in the webbing or mixing. Any suggestions?

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, not sure what the problem is. Perhaps there is an issue with that particular bottle of SnowCap. Send me a photo of what you are getting in a pm message on my fb art page. Jewel Rosemary Art.

@judichristopher4604

7 жыл бұрын

Did you clean you tile real good with Alcohol first? ... I'm sure you did... I had this same problem and it WAS the Tile... the Glaze on it was not as good as others... it was more of a matt finish... ;)

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Are you using the Adirondak brand? Pinata may react differentlyon tile.. Make sure it is Snow Cap and not Pearl.

@johngo6283

7 жыл бұрын

Judi, I think you might be correct on this. Different kinds of tiles have all different kinds of glazed services. Some are pretty much like a glass and some are more matte, which makes the ink flow in a much different manner.

@johngo6283

7 жыл бұрын

Gerry, this might look like a subtle thing, but notice that she's hitting each drop of paint with a "double tap" from the air can. This is an important thing to note. A single blast can cause the ink to go everywhere, but 2 controlled short burst right after one another can help you control the ink better.

What do you use to seal them? And what do you do with them when finished?

@island_jewel57

4 жыл бұрын

See reply above

@paullee6729

4 жыл бұрын

@@island_jewel57 i dont see a reply above

@island_jewel57

4 жыл бұрын

I first seal with Krylon Kamar, 3 light coats. This seals and protects the ink. You can find it at Walmart usually in the craft section. Then 3 light coats of UV archival varnish to protect from the sun. These sprays will take out some of the glossy finish, so you can add some varnish if you want some shine back. I mount my tiles and sell them at art markets and shows.

@paullee6729

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Oh my ... I see a 🍁 Canada shirt. Are you from Canada? I am in Ontario.

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I am from Sask. Just moved to Vancouver Island last fall.

@momofschnauzers

7 жыл бұрын

Jewel Buhay well that must have been quite a change. Everyone says that Vancouver Island is paradise. Good for you.

what size tile is that?

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

it is 3x6 inches

Jewel, do you sell your templates for framing the tiles?

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

No, I don't sell them, but they are not hard to make. Just trace outside of the frame onto a piece of cardboard or stiff paper, plastic etc....and cut it out. Trace the tile onto the center first doing careful measurements to make sure it is dead center. Cut it out but add about 1/8th " to the cut out so the tile can sit in with a bit of space and is not too tight.

Do these need to be sealed after they are painted and what do you use to hang them?

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

yes sealants are important for protection. I use Krylon Kamar as the base sealant. Then a U.V. protectant spray. You may add a 3rd varnish spray if you want to bring back some of the glossy finish. 3 light sprays of each, dry a couple hours inbetween spraying. Sometimes I resin instead of the final coat.

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

For mounting I glue them to mdf board which I have cut at Home Depot. I prime it and paint it with a roller using house paint and then attach hanging wire. You could just glue a hook to the back of the tile with a really good glue like E6000.

Sorry I forgot to ask if it needs to be sealed and if so what do you use please?

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

Scroll down to my reply to Sharon who asked the same question.

what is the white paint?

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

It is Adirondak Snow Cap. It is an alcohol ink mixative.

Why did my alcohol inks flower crack on my tile?

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

Bernice Seigel which brand did you use?

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

I have used the Pinata White and it cracks. I have never had the Adirondack brand crack.

@berniceseigel6482

6 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure whether it was Adorondack or Pinjata (excuse my spelling)

hello! what you use for correct errors?

@island_jewel57

7 жыл бұрын

If the error is not too terrible you can maybe keep working with the ink to correct it. If it can't be saved, just wipe off with alcohol and start over.

@nonamona7429

7 жыл бұрын

thanks, Jewel!

why do you use canned air to dry it. a heat gun would be so much cheaper

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

I am using the air to move the ink. It is the focused air that makes the petals form the way they do. I don't think a heat gun would give the same effects. Also it is really hot and I am sure the tile would warm up fast. Don't want to get burned. I do demos and teach with the canned air, but in my studio painting for myself, I use a compressor. Much cheaper in the long run.

@missloriscraftroom

6 жыл бұрын

Makes sence. I bought some and i hate using it because it's so expensive. What I meant was to use it to dry the ink instead of air

@island_jewel57

6 жыл бұрын

yes, I don't like to cost of the canned air either, the cheapest and best one is at Costco. But more than the price, I hate the chemicals that are in it. That's why I use my compressor when I can. Cheaper in the long run, and clean air.

Beautiful.