15. Alcohol Ink Dreamscapes
Alcohol inks are highly pigmented, acid-free, alcohol-based liquid colors that flow beautifully on non-porous surfaces like Yupo paper, glass, or ceramic. This medium is incredibly exciting for beginners because the inks do most of the work for you. You start by dropping a few drops of different colored inks onto your surface, followed by a few drops of isopropyl alcohol, which dilutes the ink and coaxes it to expand outward in delicate, blooming circles.
By using a simple straw to blow the ink, or a hand-held air blower, you can guide the colors to create stunning, feathery edges that look like liquid marble or delicate flower petals. As the alcohol evaporates, it leaves behind rich, concentrated rings of color. Adding a few drops of metallic gold alcohol ink into the mix creates shimmering veins that outline the colorful blooms, resulting in an ethereal, dreamlike piece of art that is incredibly popular on Pinterest.