SIMSUM ARTS

What Are the Best Ways to Blend color Pencils

Like with the drawing media, blending is required for every drawing. Normally blending with charcoal or graphite pencil is easy. But with colour pencils, it isn’t quite easy. But by following certain blending techniques we can achieve a smooth texture.  There are 3 basic blending ways of blending : pencil blending: this can be quite […]

what are alcohol inks made of

The primary components are alcohol and colour. Ink is moved by alcohol, and dye is the colour that is left over when the alcohol has evaporated. When applied, ink with a higher alcohol level will move more, whilst one with a lower alcohol content will move less. Depending on the colour you pick, a few […]

Different alcohol ink projects

Alcohol inks are vibrant dye-based paints that are frequently used to produce loose textures. They can be used by themselves in mixed-media tasks including jewelry making, cloth dying, printing and stamping, and adorning home goods.  With a little help from alcohol inks, inexpensive plastic ornaments may be transformed into stunning stained glass-like ornaments. You can […]

Alcohol Ink safety

Alcohol evaporates, which makes alcohol ink hazardous. Alcohol vapors are left in the air after this evaporation, which you are breathing in. Alcohol Inks do have a disagreeable odor to some people. They can emit a potent chemical scent when used in big quantities. A well-ventilated area is essential while using inks. This ought to […]

ALCOHOL INK ART

Alcohol inks are alcohol-based and heavily pigmented liquid inks. They are available in small bottles with a fine tip or dropper for application. This alcohol ink paints dry within a few minutes. Unlike acrylic paints, alcohol inks can be revived. This means that when dried ink comes into contact with fresh ink or pure alcohol, […]