Alcohol Ink Xmas Ornaments
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- You are going to love this! Such a fun project that makes the most beautiful christmas ornaments. Perfect for your holiday decorations but absolutely lovely for gift giving! When you need a little hostess gift, teacher gift...
If you run into any issues check out the Live I did addressing some of the most common questions: • Alcohol ink Ornaments Q&A
Also... I did two variations of this, one with glitter: • Alcohol Ink Baubles wi...
And one with a mirrored backing: • Making Mirrored Alcoho...
You can pick up the alcohol ink at www.queenbeecreationshome.com or your local craft store. This works equally well with glass balls as with plastic so if you have small children or curious cats feel free to use clear plastic - they will look just as lovely as the glass!
Alcohol Inks: www.QueenBeeCreationsHome.com (or a local craft store like Michaels)
Acrylic Paint: I am using Meeden Titanium White Studio Acrylic paint. I originally purchased it from Amazon… I don’t see it there but know it is a Heavy Body Acrylic, not Soft Body or Fluid. There are other brands of the Heavy Body/Studio paint here: amzn.to/3ES1s12
Sealer: Krylon Clear Glaze: I got mine from Michael’s, Amazon pricing was crazy!
Or a polyacrylic spray of your choice from the Hardware store
UV Protectant: Krylon UV Archival Varnish : amzn.to/3ueMMnx (or try Michaels or DeSerres)
Canned Air: amzn.to/3XLoM9b - Jak na to + styl
Stunning! Those colors are just perfect.
Marilyn... I have yet to find a colour combination that doesn't look great!
I love your pump bottle for the paint, I've never seen that before. Thank you for an awesome tutorial.
I know… so convenient! It is a lot of paint though!
I love, love the no mess aspect to this. These are so pretty!
There are many that do the alcohol ink on the outside of the ball (which requires sealing) but... the ink gets everywhere! This method - it's all contained and very little mess - and... bonus... they are beautiful!!
I absolutely love these.
They really are lovely and... addictive to make!
Absolutely fantastic can't wait to try this. Thank you
Hope you enjoy!!
I can’t wait to do this project with my daughter! Thank you so much!
You are so welcome, have fun! I have a recent video on the channel if you want to try one with sparkles...!!!
Oh oh ohhhh!!! Those are gorgeous!! Im definitely going to try this!! Thanks for sharing! Beautiful!!!!❤
You are so welcome Yvette, enjoy!
They are beautiful
They really are!
These are fabulous and by far the easiest way I have seen to do them yet! Can't wait to give it a try, thank you so much for the tutorial!! 🙂❤
You are so welcome Gina, enjoy!!!
Yay a craft I will finally look good at!
These are one of my favourites but check some of the comments out since some people struggled…
These are stunning!!!!! Wow! I love these!!! Thank you for the amazing tutorial. 🥰🥰
You are so welcome, thanks for watching!
What a fabulous video! I love what the compressed air does and have a dozen clear balls ready to play. Thank You!
You are so welcome… enjoy!
So beautiful! I can’t wait to try them!!!!
They are just as lovely as they look - and addictive to make!!
I just loved this tutorial I watched yesterday and jumped right in started today. I will try and post the 4 I’ve done so far.
I’m not sure YT let’s you post pics but you can email them to queenbeecreations@primus.ca. I’d love to see them!
Love these!!!
Me too Sandy… i make them, or one of my other versions, every year!
Wow! These are stunning! I have to try this.
They are as easy to make as they seem! I have two variation videos out too, one with glitter and one trying them with the mirror effect finish… when you’re ready for more!
Will have to try this!
One of my favourites.... ever!!!
love these.. thank you for sharing
Glad you like them Mary, they are addictive to make!
Thank you for this video and such clear instructions !!! can't wait to try it !!!❤👍
You are so welcome Robin... you'll enjoy it!!!
This video popped up in my feed and I LOVE it! I did the acrylic poured ornaments with my Girl Scout troops and they loved them. I can't wait to try with my alcohol inks! Creative Blessings!
Kelly... I'm glad you found it too! I love making these - I do it every year! I have a couple of twists on it so check out the channel for some other options. Enjoy!!!
Love this, I would of never used the acrylic, I'd imagined it would just wash the ink away. So much fun. My weekend project this weekend x
Toni... it's the difference between the inks being alcohol based and the acrylic being water based. However, if worried... you could spray a little 'sealer' in before adding the acrylic.
@@QueenBeeCreations I'm fascinated by it and will definitely be giving it a go x
Yahoo! I think you'll love it!
Love this!! Thank you
You're so welcome!
Thank you! I’m definitely trying this beautiful technique.
Jade... I think you'll love it. Refer to some of the comments regarding issues some had with the acrylic paint they used... I lucked out with mine but apparently they are not all created equal!!
Beautiful ❤❤❤
Thank you Kathy! they really are lovely... and easy!!
I can’t wait to get started!
It is a fun one. I have a video on the channel using this technique with a mirror backing and one coming out Monday with sparkles... so you'll have lots of options for switching it up once you get going!!)
I am going to do this with my 5 Grandchildren. I know they will love it. Thanks for sharing.
They will! The nice thing about it too is the moment you add in the white and see the colours pop!
Just came upon your channel. Absolutely love this and love working with alcohol inks! Thank you, Will definitely be making these! 💜
Welcome!! I do have a video from last year (this one's 2 years old) where I tried doing a mirror finish inside and this year a video using sparkles... they are all lovely!!
I LOVE your personality
Wow... Brenda... what a sweet thing to say! (Shhh... you are now officially my favourite viewer!) And... just FYI... I just put a link in the description for these alcohol Ink ornaments to a new one I posted today with three methods for adding glitter... if glitter even matters to you!)
Omgsh these are gorgeous!,, I would never have thought to put white acrylic paint inside ! Genius you are
It makes them pop! Check out the video this year where I did a mirrored backing to them without the the white... they are pretty special too!
@@QueenBeeCreations thank you I will definitely check it out. I already got some compressed air
I love these thanks for sharing your idea. I find you to be funny and exciting when doing your video I enjoyed watching. I did two ornaments and they are so beautiful and easy to make. Season greetings
I’m so happy you enjoyed the video but… even happier that you gave it a try and love the results!! Thank you for sharing!
Wow, the white makes an incredible difference
It really brings them to life!
I am in ❤ with this technique. I bought inks, but other than resin projects, didn't know what else I would use them for.
I can play with these all year round, which means I will have a lot done for the holiday sales. I may try these out at craft fairs just to see if they will sell year-round.
Thank you for the terrific idea.❤❤❤
You are so welcome Barbara! I LOVE making these... the hardest part of it is getting myself to stop!
So pretty, I’ll have to try doing this!
You`re gonna love it!! Make wure to read some of the comments from others - I think people have added some great insights.
Just found your video and this is definitely the best idea I’ve seen for colouring these baubles. Love, love, love the ones you’ve created. I have some acrylic baubles to practice on and will need to get some much thinner white paint than what I have but that’s not a problem. I’ve subscribed to your channel so looking forward to watching more of your videos when time permits. Thanks for the inspiration that I’ve been looking for! 🤗
Welcome Ursula, and thank you. I have a video of alcohol ink baubles with a mirror finish and just did one this season trying them with glitter so a couple more experiments ahead of you!
What a wonder imagination you have ❤
Thanks for thinking of it as a positive place!
Thank you for showing this! This was amazing and I can't wait to try it
I LOVE making these Andrea... they are so much fun!
@@QueenBeeCreations I will definitely post pics once I make them 😁
These are gorgeous. Lovely video. 🥰
Thank you! I appreciate your taking the time to share your comments!
Excellent video. I was having trouble with the thickness of acrylics and thought I would switch to alcohol ink, but now I see I can mix the acrylic with a little water, and add as a backing to the alcohol ink. On my way to the craft store, fingers crossed!
Good Luck! (they are addictive... so many combinations!!!)
What a great idea. Ive never seen this before, but i love it and i just bought 24 bulbs to decorate and already have inks. Ill send you pics!!❤❤
I'm excited for you Rita... they really are lovely!
Thanks for this. I've done these with all acrylic and air but will try the alcohol ink. Hubby pointed out the magic of shirt colors changing lol
Let me know what you think when you do!
Great video! Beautiful craft! You make it look so easy and the end result is so so pretty
It really is that easy! And really... I've never seen an ugly combination either so just have fun with it!!
I am planning to do this for a Christmas project for our youth group! Thank you so much for this comprehensive how to!! Also, prayers for our youth group session would be appreciated!🙏🙏🙏
Absolutely! They should have lots of fun with this! Check out the version with sparkles in it... they likely will enjoy that version too!
Here a yr later & I'm loving your instructions & beautiful baubles Queen Bee. thanku so much for sharing your skills. I'm having problem with hearing you but fortunately we can rewind with a 'click' lol Merry Christmas 2022.
Glad you found the video - that's the beauty of CZcams... timing isn't an issue! Enjoy!
oh my goodness....found your videos and these ornaments are gorgeous. It is midnight and I'm having to fight not to head down to my craft room to play..... So beautiful!!
Welcome to the channel - glad you found me! There is also a version of these on the channel with a mirror backing... the inks react to the mirror finish and you can get some cool looks... (this is oneof my very favourite things to do with a group of people because I have never seen one ornament turn out badly, so even those that don't feel crafty or artistic can walk away with something beautiful!) Have fun!!!
Love these! YT recommended ❤
Welcome Kelli…if you love these… and really, they are beautiful, check out the version with glitter and with the mirror effect paint!
I've never used ink, but now must try your technique. I've been using crayon pieces and a blow dryer. Thank you for sharing ❤
Well, Deborah... we're even... I've never used crayons! What I like about the inks though is their translucency.
@@QueenBeeCreations oh, me too. 🙂 the crayons can get muddy looking very quickly
Thank you sooo much for prompt answer to my question!!!💕
I try to get to questions as quickly as possible so it doesn't hold up any projects!
These are stunning! Thanks for the inspiration! 🎄Will be trying this out at the weekend 😁
Oooh... just a warning... they are addictive! Have fun!!
@@QueenBeeCreations yeah I can understand why! I did glitter ones last year and was sad when i ran out of baubles to decorate. So got double this year now I'm wondering if I need more!! 😂
Well, a limited supply is a 'forced' stop!
Thank you. You're hilarious!
Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching!!
I bought 120 bulbs in different shapes for my own tree just a few days ago from Amazon. I'm finally going to give this a try. Lol, I've been hesitating for two years, but I gotta do it now or have 120 clear bulbs on my tree!!! 😊❤😊😂
Wow! I'd definitely say you are committed now! And, just for interest sake... how big is your tree? 120 balls?
OMGSH I did two thinking what a mess I made!!! Put in the white acrylic and OMGSH !!!! I can’t wait to give these as gifts 🎁
LOL!!! I know from classes how many people think they have made something truly ugly... until... the acrylic paint goes in and... BAM!!! I have yet to see anyone make an ugly one!
@@QueenBeeCreations lol.. I literally could not stop!!!!!!! I did balls and disc. The disc are 😱😱😱🤩🤩🤩. My brother was floored. I did those earth tones and when he came home I added the White. Shake, Shake did the reveal his mouth literally fell open. Your an Angel for sharing this your awesome!!!! Happy Holidays !!!
They are definitely addictive… the reveal keeps you reaching for just one more colour combination…
I really have to try this I did mine a little different I put white inside and then I dabbed my alcohol ink all over them they turned out pretty cool wish I could send you a picture so you can see but I'm going to try this cuz I like the look of it thank you
Absolutely you could do it the way you described... certainly you could 'drip' the ink on the outside of the balls too... each technique would give a different look!!
these are awesome - wish I saw these sooner lol I'm subscribed now lol
Always next year... beauty of CZcams... the video will be here waiting!! (and thanks for joining us!!)
I've been doing these for a while and just replayed this video 😂 that sound of the air in the ornament is SO familiar it's cracking me up
It's distinctive!!!
Gorgeous😍 Those are absolutely fantastic🤗 I would love to try this, but I have no alcohol ink available to me at the moment. However, watching is almost as fun, thank you
Next season Angela... just keep them in mind!
You can make your own with alcohol and markers
Absolutely gorgeous! can't wait to try this. Could you use different shapes of ornaments?
I`ve done it with the flatter disk-shaped ornaments no problem. I think, because you can `blow` the ink around that it wouldn`t be an issue... just a little more challenging to get it to some spots!
I did, it's nice
Have you ever used black acrylic? I bet that would be gorgeous too!
I haven't tried it but... given that the inks are translucent I'm not sure that it would make them stand out. I think you could try silver or gold, or copper though...
Forgeos. I boyght 48 glass balls to do this with and two boxes of alcohol ink. One with 12 colors the other with 36 colors! I also just ordered 48 plastic balls in all 4 sizes! I'm going to have a blast. This years tree will be spectacular! 😊😊😊
Jill!!! Enjoy! This is addictive so you have definitely planned ahead for that!
❤😉
Thanks Octovia... I love making these!
Love it, sadly here in Namibia these glass balls are not available as we only have *1* hobbyshop left in the whole country!!
They truly are as lovely as they seem... sorry to tease you with them! It is often easy to take things (like accessibility to supplies) for granted here. The technique works equally well for plastic and would work on non-traditional items too... maybe you're looking at taking the original concept and applying it to a different project entirely.
Is their a difference between compressed gas and compressed air? I've only seen compressed gas for dusting off computer keys. I have Tim Holtz air pump. Could ai use that instead of can canned compressed air?
Rose, anything that blows the ink around would work, from a straw to an electric air brush. Generally the only issue with a straw is in not breathing in the alcohol fumes. Anything else works fine.
Love these!! What do you suggest if I dont have the pump jug of acrylic paint?
You don't have to buy the huge pump jug... just a size that works for you. Check in the description for the 'type' of acrylic that works best and use it. If it comes in tubes... great. if not, you could dilute some down and put it into a squeeze bottle (for ease of getting it in the ornament)
thanks!@@QueenBeeCreations
I am having a lot of trouble getting the ink to dry properly (stay in place) inside plastic baubles. I've tried everything I can think of but the outcome is always drippy and blurred, even with longer ink drying time. I want to make these so badly because they look simple and beautiful. Any tips other than switching to glass?
Brianna... I mostly use glass but have used plastic without an issue. The ink should dry fairly quickly, especially if using the canned air, since the alcohol evaporates. If you're finding that you perhaps 'lose' some of the ink when adding the acrylic, maybe try spraying a polyacrylic coat over the ink before adding the acrylic. It sounds like your alcohol inks weren't staying in place though... which I've never seen happen... they like slick surfaces. However, when you add more inks (like a second colour) to those already in the ball know that the alcohol in the second ink reactivates the first and they start moving around again. Therefore you can't fully 'layer' your colours on top of each other like you might with paints. If that's what you're trying to do then I would suggest you need to put a coat of poly between each ink layer to separate them. Hope that makes sense???!!!
Could I use a heat gun to dry the inks? Just found you today and loved your video! I'm grateful for your generosity in sharing your art experiences. Thank you!!!
The alcohol evaporates so quickly on its own, not sure why you'd want to... also a little hesitant to test out the flammability of the alcohol to the amount of heat applied?
Hi there! Amazed at how these turned out. Stunning... Question: is a sealer necessary?
I don't use a sealer with mine and haven't had an issue. Others were mentioning they were having trouble with the 'acrylic' seeming to wash away their inks. Likely this was because the inks were not fully dry before the acrylic paint was added, the acrylic paint was the thin kind rather than studio/thick body acrylic but I suggested that they could try 'sealing' the inks before adding the acrylic if that would help them. The exception for me is if I do the 'mirrored' alcohol ink balls (yes, there's a video for that on the channel) in which case the mirroring effect spray will wipe out the inks if no sealer is used.
Can you use calligraphy ink to do this ornament?
Kathie... I have never tried. the beauty of the alcohol inks is their transparency. That said though... regardless of how opaque or transparent the calligraphy inks are it may still work well with them - affording a different look. Things to consider... The acrylic that I'm adding is water based, while the alcohol inks, of course, are alcohol based. Therefore, once dry, the alcohol inks are not typically disturbed by the water based product coming in contact with them. If you want to try it with the calligraphy inks and are unsure of their reaction to the acrylic... maybe drop a small amount of the inks on a piece of plastic wrap, let dry, top with a bit of the watered down acrylic and then pick up the plastic wrap (put a plate or something beneath it to help with that) and roll the acrylic paint around to see if it starts to reactivate and move the inks. If they stay in place you should be good.
How do you dry them without the paint all pooling on one side?
Dry them either the opening facing down so the excess paint drains out. I rest them in egg cartons.
Loved the video and want to do this as a fun project after a ladies lunch. I was looking at the supplies list and noticed that sealers are mentioned but I didn’t see that in the video. Did I miss it? Thx!
Two options…. Some will spray the outside of the balls with a UV protectant sealer to prevent the inks from fading over time. I don’t bother. Some mention experiencing issues with their acrylic paint ‘pulling’ the alcohol ink off the ball. If so.. you can spritz in some sealer between the inks and acrylic. I haven’t had this issue so don’t do that either… which is why you didn’t see it in the video.
What is the paint in the large container that you put in when you shake?
It was a white acrylic paint. The details are in the description!
How long do the baubles take to dry thoroughly please
If you have just a thin coating of the acrylic paint then mine are typically dry overnight. The draining of the excess paint is important to help this process. If there is too much paint then not only will it take longer to dry but the acrylic may be very thick and then crack during drying. You just want enough paint to give you that 'backing' colour. Just enough to coat.
Where did you get ornaments with their own boxes?
I did a very large bulk order from China. I'm a little sad that I'm near the bottom now because I can't for the life of me remember how I found them in the first place!!
Hi Cindy, I love using Alcohol Ink in my Christmas decorations. I always use a white paint to make the colours zing. My worry has been does the white paint have to dry before putting on the top or can you leave it wet. If the paint stays wet does it make the inks run? Mine seem to so I'm wondering if I am wetting them too much. What are your thoughts?
Definitely Let the white paint dry before closing the ball. I leave mine sitting upside down so any excess drains… allowing things to dry faster. There is a discussion in the comments thread about the best choice for the white paint and I’ve dropped a lot of that info into the description of the video for reference
Hi there, been trying to get these to turn out but my inks keep fading after acrylic is applied. Ive made sure to wait until inks are dried. Ive used a few drops of water and a fluid medium, both produce the same results. Using brea reese inks from Hobby Lobby , used both Apple Barrel Acrylics and masters touch! Any advice would help!?!
I have used Ranger and Pinata Alcohol inks with no problems. The type of Acrylic paint I used back when i filmed this (and is still the type I am using since I bought a big jug) is listed in the description of the video. some people had posted that there is a difference in the 'type' of acrylic paint so I have also included that in the description also (who knew???). I am only adding water to my acrylic if/when it is too thick to 'move' inside the ball otherwise and only enough to get it to move. You do not want it too 'wet'. You could try spraying a coat of a waterbased acrylic clear coat after the inks and before the white acrylic and see if that helps you. I haven't had to do that but it would be my next move. Conversely... I did just experiment with using glitter instead of acrylic paint at all (video posted a couple of weeks ago on the channel) and it works great... I like the ease of the version with just using the inks and the sparkles inside the ball... holding up great since filming.
How long does the alcohol take to dry before you add the paint inside?
Minutes? If you are using the canned air to 'blow' the ink around then the ink will be dry when you can no longer move it. If you are dropping the ink and and swirling/shaking it around it will take a little longer. Generally I'm working on 4 balls at a time if I'm looking to complete and sell them as a 'set'. By the time I've finished with the ink in the 4th ball I go back to the first and add the acrylic paint.
I would love to do this with my grandchildren but I only have a weekend with them. Is that long enough to complete this project considering the drying time of the ink and then the acrylic paint?
The drying time is really a non-issue for the alcohol ink... it dries very quickly. It's really the acrylic paint. However, when you add it in just keep them propped up and rotate them periodically as they are drying (I usually just use an empty egg carton but plastic cups work too) to ensure the paint continues to stay nicely coated. If the coating isn't too thick overnight generally is enough!
What acrylic paint do you use? also what sealer/varnish do you recommend I love these but my ink ran and disappeared?
I just picked up a titanium white, studio acrylic paint from Meeden off of Amazon…. Someone else mentioned that not all acrylic paints work as easily…. Guess I lucked out… but this isn’t a particularly high grade. As for a sealer… when i sealed the inks for the mirrored finish effect I used the Krylon clear glaze.. crystal and it worked well for that.
Hello and thank you for the inspiration, i have gone crazy doing these baubles and adore them, BUT i am having a lot of trouble drying the inside. even after weeks the paint is wet. any ideas?
It sounds like too much paint. If you have excess it will take forever. You just need enough to lightly coat the inside, highlighting the alcohol inks. Try upending them over a cup to get rid of the excess and then dry them… rotating periodically to ensure that they retain an even coating.
Also... if you haven`t watched the `live` I did a week or so ago check that out... it was a Q&A on these ornaments... there may be more insights in there... like the type of acrylic you`re using perhaps!
I made a couple of these and love how they turned out but I can't figure out how to post a picture here.
Kim... I don't think you can but... feel free to email me a pic... I'd love to see them... queenbeecreations@primus.ca
Such beautiful pieces! I tried this last year, but I could never get the acrylic paint to dry inside the ornament…. Even though I turned them like you suggest. I used straight acrylic paint, and did not add drops of water. Maybe that is why? How long do yours take to dry? I appreciate any suggestions you may have. Thanks 😊
Maryrenee... I generally let it dry overnight, turning them every so often to ensure that the coverage of the white remains consistent. I leave them propped so that the hole remains fully exposed to the air, not sitting flat on a surface, closing it off. Hope that makes sense.
To piggyback on her comment, how much acrylic paint do you put in the ornaments? I tried your technique this weekend after letting the alcohol ink dry for a week and when I added the acrylic, it pulled a good deal of the ink off. So now I have a much more muted looking Christmas ball. So how much water do you add to your paint to make it as fluid as it appears to be?
Hmmm... never really measured... maybe a teaspoon? and half a teaspoon of water? I buy the acrylic paint in a big jug (because of classes) with a pump action on top - so... one pump. It's fairly thick so just enough water to make it 'move' but not to make it too runny. So... the consistency of a melted milkshake, not cake batter...???
I was hoping you could offer some advice. I have two adorable kittens (gremlins really) and so thinking ahead to my Christmas tree, I decided to make plastic ornaments with the alcohol ink on the inside. I let my ornaments dry for a week before adding acrylic paint to back the alcohol ink. The acrylic paint is actually pulling color from the alcohol ink and I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong. You said it's basically foolproof but I'm goofing up somewhere. When I pour in the white acrylic paint and shake it around, it eventually pulls the color off of the inside of the ball and even sometimes I have places where it was covered with white paint and then the white paint drips off and I'm left with just clear plastic. Any suggestions on how to add the white paint, or silver or gold, without making the alcohol inks bleed? I am brand new to this and any tips would be incredibly helpful. I wondered if it was the brand of acrylic paint or maybe I'm not putting enough water in my paint to move it around so I'm using too much paint. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help. And I really enjoyed watching your video. You make learning fun.
Hi Lisa... sorry to hear you`re having challenges with this! I mostly do the glass ornaments... simply because they sell better but I definitely understand the need for plastic with Kittens!! I have done a couple of plastic ornaments in the past and didn`t have this issue but... given you are... I would suggest maybe getting a spray polyacrylic sealer and, when the alcohol ink is dry, give it a couple of coats of the sealer. That might work to seal the ink in and give your acrylic paint something to grip to. Let me know how it goes since others may be experiencing the same issue
I see this is a year old already, but in case you come back….. why not do this with glass bulbs. Then when you are finished and all is dried, pour clear resin all over the outside of the bulb. I would think that would make them fairly? Unbreakable….
How much water did you use to thin the acrylic? 1 took some of the alcohol with it dripping out. I assume I didn't wait long enough. Have you had problems with the inside being dirty and it not adhering?
Hi Bonnie! My acrylic paint is super thick so I add just a touch of water to allow it to 'move' within the ball. If yours moves enough for you to shake it around and coat the inside then don't thin. I haven't had it not adhere before but if you are experiencing that then try spritzing in a little spray sealer over your alcohol ink before applying the acylic... that might help you not lose the inks also.
Do you think you could use latex paint??
Hmmm…. I haven’t tried it with latex, I don’t personally use it, as long as it is water based I wouldn’t think it would be an issue with reacting to the alcohol ink, but I’m not sure of how well it will adhere to the glass over time, whether it would start pulling away?
can we add glitter after applying the alcohol ink color?
Absolutely! Though... if adding the glitter omit the white or you won't see it! If you add it into the ornament right after the alcohol ink has dried then it will remain 'loose'... not likely to stick. Could be a good look... like a sparkly snow globe effect! If you want it to 'stick' as a background to the alcohol then I would spritz in a spray adhesive and then add the glitter - and SHAKE! I haven't tried this so the only thing I would recommend is to double check your spray glue and make sure it does not contain any alcohol - which would reactivate the inks.
My colors were beaufuli beautiful but when I turn it upside down the white drug the collies away. I couldn’t get the acrylic paint wouldn’t move so ai added water but maybe too much. Help please.
There is lots of discussion on the page about what others have experienced along with solutions. See the description for the type of acrylic paint I used…. It makes a difference. Too much water will pull the inks. You could also try adding a water based topcoat over the inks and, when dry, then add the white acrylic if you don’t have success with getting the white to work directly.
These are so pretty! Can’t wait to try them. I want to get several plastic onion shaped bulbs found online and then create a decorative string light with them. Each onion bulb would have a light inserted in the top of it along the length of the string light. Do you think that will work?
Wow... I'd love to see that! You might want to try a sample with lights before adding the white to see how the light illuminates the ink and one with the white to see how/if the light shines enough through the opaque barrier.
@@QueenBeeCreations Thank you so much for your prompt reply and for sharing this tutorial!
Thank you in turn for watching and sharing your ideas!!! (I certainly can't have them all!!)
I was watching your video and saw your paint dispenser can you please let me know where you found it.
I'm thinking you're referencing the 'pump' jug the white paint was in... it came that way but, as others have found, it's not offered on Amazon any more, which is where I bought it.
@@QueenBeeCreations do you have the brand maybe I can find it somewhere else
Can’t thank you enough. I’m obsessed with making them. Do you ever add a coat of UV spray or anything to keep the ink from fading?
They`re kind of like potato chips - one is never enough! Once I start making these I can`t stop either! I haven`t added UV spray before (though I think it`s a great idea). I have some from 6 years ago that still look great - but maybe because they spend most of their life packed away. It`s definitely something to consider if you are using them (or selling them) less as a holiday ornament and perhaps more as a `friendship` ball as some do.
What brand alchohol ink do you use?
@@robinsrealestate7294 I have used Ranger, Piñata and T-Rex…
Can you tell me what acrylic paint you used and where did you get that size of bottle? Absolutely beautiful ornaments!
Cherry… the information on the products used is in the description. Apparently I lucked out with the first type of Acrylic paint I used… it worked well for me. Others commented that the type made a difference… type, not brand. So I made special note of that for you.
Hi there...I watched another CZcams res video where she tried many different acrylic paint brands and they EACH performed VERY differently. Just fyi brand DOES seem to matter. Would LOVE to try the brand used here...THX.🙏🙏🙏
Well, that’s good to know! I bought mine from Amazon, titanium white, Meeden Studio acrylic paint
Without the white paint, would it be like a sunbather effect?
Sorry, sun catcher, not sun bather 🙄
Without the white they are lovely but… definitely like a sun catcher… they would need the light to show off the colours.
Can you provide the name of inks used and where you purchased - thank you!
Hi Jody…. I use mostly Ranger alcohol inks but some Piñata and at-Rex. I carry some Ranger products in the shop but most craft stores will also carry some (such as Michael’s here in Canada)
Hi I was wondering what kind of paint goes in the ornaments??
Annette... the colour comes from Alcohol Inks. The white paint is a Heavy Body Acrylic. I am going live at 2pm ET today to answer a lot of the questions I've been getting - catch it live or on replay!
These are beautiful,however please address. How long did it take for the white paint to dry? The first two I made never did dry and finally the light inks melted away. I tried again making sure the paint layer dripped out better and kept turning them. It has been 24 hrs and they are as wet as when I first did them. I used the brands of paint you used and added a few drops of water. Thank you for advise.
That's my question too.
Cindy…. This was a duplicate question… she posted it twice… which is why this went unanswered… my apologies. Mine have always dried..l typically overnight is enough though it could take longer depending upon the weather… hear… humidity. The acrylic paint will dry and seal itself. However I added a tiny bit of water to help it move within the bauble since it is thick. However, adding too much water will break down the integrity of the sealer in the paint. No more than 10-15% water to paint to prevent that from happening. In the description for this video I give you a descrIption of the ‘type’ of acrylic paint I’ve found that works … which is the important part… not brand
What if you have the balls that come in two pieces and don’t have the round top opening. Still would work right?
Hmm... I`m assuming they are the ones that are two semi-spheres that attach in the middle? In essence it would work the same... you just wouldn't get the continuity of the pattern of ink flowing from one half to the other - it would look like a distinct top and bottom... but you could use that by perhaps adding trim of some kind around the middle joint so it became part of the design...?
@@QueenBeeCreations that’s a great idea! Wish i would have seen your technic before i bought these, but will try to make it work. Gonna try one today. Btw. You are amazing. You sound like your from up north. Can hear it in O’s. I’m originally from Wisconsin now in Texas so I pick on it very fast. Lol
I finished mine 2 weeks ago and the inside remains wet. How long is it supposed to take???
It shouldn't take as long as that! Did you turn them upside down after adding the acrylic to let the excess drain out? You leave them that way, without applying the hanging cap, until dry... but mine only took 24 hours or so. It could take longer depending upon the heat/humidity but it should take 2 weeks!! I can't help thinking that there is still too much paint inside???!!!
Please help us! We found this great video and have been having such fun creating ornies. Now we're working on NEXT holiday season but we have a few questions. Is your acrylic a certain high quality brand or just the cheap stuff (mine is Craft brand) since so much is used to coat? We've added some water to make it runnier but it tends to streak inside the glass balls. Next: we also find that the water-based acrylic reactivates the AI somehow and then distorts the beautiful AI designs we're making. Do you know why? For instance, today the white acrylic totally diluted the Botanical inside and turned it into a mere whisper of green. The blue used with the botanical bled pink into the acrylic since red is a pigment in blue. I am using Ranger and Pinata inks, nothing off-brand, only the "good" stuff. I am using a hair dryer after the inks to MAKE SURE the insides are dry before moving to acrylic. Any help or hints would be much appreciated. Ann and Kris - Minnesota fans
Hey there Ann and Kris! There has been much discussion in the past comments about many of these issues so don't hesitate to look back. I have posted the exact type of white acrylic I have used in the description... apparently others have commented that the 'type'... not brand matters. I lucked out with the one I bought apparently!! Some people experienced the 'bleeding' of colour you described (though some never had it... go figure!!) and their solution was to add a topcoat layer between the alcohol inks and the acrylic. That worked for them and you might want to give it a 'go'. I do have a video I did with some troubleshooting comments so you can check that out too and see if that helps at all. czcams.com/video/S5_6LPkX69E/video.html
I also did a version using 'glitter', with no acrylic... that video is here: czcams.com/video/CL3Bdk669KU/video.html I did three version of the glitter ornaments (if I'm remembering correctly) but ran a couple of classes using my favourite version - the one with wet ink and glitter added directly into the ball. Everyone's turned out fantastic and that is definitely my preferred no-fail version. Different results with varying the colour of the ink, the colour of the glitter and even varying the size of the glitter itself.
I do have a question about the canned air, would the battery operated air gun work?
I’m not sure I even knew there was such a thing but I don’t see why not. Some people simply blow into the ball with a straw, and some simply swirl the inks around. I like the look of the ink blown inside which is why I do it. Lots of options though.
@@QueenBeeCreations I really enjoyed the tutorial, I wish I could figure out how to show you the ornaments I did today!!
I sent you an email with my balls!
I sent you a reply... but they look GREAT!!!
How long does ink take to dry before adding white acrylic? Thank you so much I am truly inspired.
Florence... the alcohol ink dries quite quickly... as the alcohol evaporates. However, since it is inside the ball and needs to evaporate through the little opening it's a little slower. Dry time will be dependent upon how much ink you added and the environment but well within the 5 minute mark! Make sure you fully dry the acrylic paint before adding the hanging cap though because it won't dry more once it is closed off!
I forgot to mention that you should also check out the video I posted yesterday - Mirrored Alcohol Ink ornaments - just another variation with a couple of extra little steps!
@@QueenBeeCreations Thank you
Do you need to use a blending solution with these or is that for when using paper, etc? I'm new to this!!
The blending solution is used with paper - to slow down the evaporation process. You don't have to use it... can just use the alcohol.
@@QueenBeeCreations Thank you again!
You crack me up,,
But in a good way... right?