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Monday 17 October 2016

An Insight To The Alcohol Ink Tiles

By Pamela Campbell


It is one thing to be ordinary while it is another to be extra ordinary. Each and every one is endowed with talents and skills that enable them to carry on their daily routines. There are numerous reports of people who have used their skills to inspire other people and to earn money out of it. Once the individual that identified what he/she is passionate about, he/she needs to work of perfecting it. Visual art is closely related to interior and outdoor designing. In this case, there is need to evaluate the importance of alcohol ink tiles.

Even though there are numerous inks to choose from, the ones made from alcohol are the best. They have become popular to most project participants since they are easy to work with. In fact, one needs to wait for them to almost dry up before proceeding on the final step of decorating. This is because the result is neater than when one works on it when it is still wet.

Exposure of the inks to the naked skin or any organ of the body may cause a lot harm than good. In fact, the items are likely to release toxic wastes that may harm man and other living organisms. Therefore, it is important to wear gloves and masks to prevent yourself from coming into direct contact with them. It is also advisable to dispose them well so that they do not interfere with the ecosystem.

When it comes to cost, these items are quite affordable. In fact, the customer can spend as little as 16 cents per tile. This is a sure way to make them buy enough to cover the entire surface. People like to work with something that does not make them feel wasted in terms of expenses. Therefore, they are the best options for people that want to save.

Still on price, they are found in bottles that cost about $10. The bottles are usually three in number. These three bottles are able to take the user through the entire project since they are used in small amounts. It is easy to find them in local stores next to the rubber stamps.

People who have worked with them often convert them into coasters. It is easy to accomplish this by adding a thin cork sheeting and black ink to the back of each tile. This step is very important now that you do not want it to interfere with the rest of the furniture. In addition, it is one of the best gifts you can give to your loved one.

The most common materials that one can use to make them include; ceramic tile, two colored alcoholic inks, paint brush, black paint, clear acrylic spray and newspapers. It is also advisable to wear old clothes since the stains are difficult to clean.

The best gift that a person can give to their loved ones is by offering to participate and to oversee this project. In fact, it does not take rocket science for one to come up with unique designs that they can create. All they need is to form a mental picture and to work with what is already there.




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