Starting a 酒精墨水畫課程 is like going on a wild rollercoaster. It’s more like “Wow, is that really supposed to do that?” than a neat museum. If you want to see magical ink splashes and color blooms, getting the correct gear and pushing start is half the battle. I wish someone had sat me down, given me a cup of coffee, and said, “Let’s talk about supplies, friend. Your choices can make or break those first fun experiments.” Discover more information here!
Let’s get deep with the paintbrush. It can appear like brushes are easy, right? In alcohol ink painting, though, synthetic brushes are better than natural ones. Alcohol inks break down regular hair. Synthetic won’t cry or wilt. Also, size matters: start with medium flat brushes. Put the calligraphy brushes away for now. Alcohol inks flow in a totally different way than water-based pigments.
Here, paper isn’t just paper. The key is to use surfaces that aren’t permeable. Not just any old notebook or printer paper. Yupo paper is composed of plastic, not trees. Yupo won’t soak up the ink; instead, it allows the colors mix and dance. Glossy picture paper works if you’re on a budget, but it dries quickly and can often streak. Try out little bits first; you don’t want to waste a whole (not inexpensive) Yupo sheet and have your heart broken.
Choosing inks will be like being a kid at a candy store. There are a lot of different brands, such Ranger, Jacquard, and Copic. Alcohol inks have a lot of color and dry quickly. Lighter colors are easier for beginners to work with. You can always add dark, but you can’t take it away. Start with three or four colors; you’ll be glad you did.
Remember to obtain isopropyl alcohol. At least 91%. This is the wizard that moves ink around and makes those cool “bloom” effects. Get a dropper or a spray bottle; they will both work as magic wands. A straw helps you blow ink for feathered appearances, and cotton wipes fix (and sometimes make) crazy mistakes.