FAIL PROOF beginners ALCOHOL ink technique YOU WANT TO TRY right now

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Lovely GCF's (Gerry's Crafty Friends) as I got a bunch of questions about the drying time, it seems I didn't explain clearly enough that the drying takes some time as the plastic wrap is blocking the air that's needed for the alcohol ink to dry. I let it dry overnight and obviously edited out that part😉You can test if it's dry if you touch the plastic and you can't move the ink anymore, so you don't get coloured fingers!

[@bette-annflood835]

Thanks for the info. I wondered about time.

[@saritaschwedes8393]

one of my fave background is to smoosh ink directly onto plastic wrap and crinkle wrap then put it onto cardstock, push on the wrap and lift., beautiful. can add more colors too. it’s instant background!! 🌸

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@charlottebradnick8102]

I love how the wrinkles gave it a look of the veins in leaves & wood. Cool idea.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@jaxgonsalves]

These turned out so beautiful! Reminds me of crystals! And the ones you pulled up the sides look like Geodes

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 yes, that was what i was think, Geodes😍

[@dominiquecalonne8587]

Quelle idée géniale ! vos cartes sont magnifiques ! merci Gerry ! et mes meilleurs voeux pour 2022 !

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Merci beaucoup Dominique et un merveilleux 2022 pour toi aussi💕

[@dominiquecalonne8587]

@@GerrysCraftRoom merci ! 💌

[@momofschnauzers]

This is a perfect tutorial for a beginner. You only need a few colours of alcohol ink and some rubbing alcohol to get started. The results are very satisfying and pretty. Who doesn't love creating backgrounds.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you can even do this with one colour, as in alcohol inks there are often a few colours hiding😉💕

[@wordscrafter]

I would never have thought of this, it's brilliant!!!!!! Wow!!!!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@JH-wd7ul]

How ingenious! You have wonderful artistic skills and your imagination has no limits!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖😊

[@wendywell4864]

Love this technique!
So glad you are posting videos again!!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 I think I only missed one week😁

[@oceandreamer1958]

I love all of the cards, Gerry! The backgrounds are great! Thanks for sharing!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@rebeccamoore4177]

Very good explanation, technique and results! 🌈

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@rochellenowik9875]

Thanks for answering the question about drying time. You are right, these are stunning and I will be giving these a try today.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks have fun💖

[@suebouch4074]

Stunning results! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity! Have a great weekend! 🙂

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@craftysandyscards]

Great idea Gerry, so many possibilities, love them all. Thanks so much Sandy

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@cmcarpenter123cardsandthings]

What beautiful backgrounds and so simple to do. I definitely think alcohol inks have to be part of my stash.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 just try it with a few, that's all you need to get started, have fun!

[@sherrydavis808]

Thanks again for sharing! Beautiful backgrounds and creativity.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, you're so very welcome💖

[@wandaxxxx7406]

These are very pretty. So many possibilities. TFS

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks you're welcome💖

[@badsworthcats]

I think this is the best way I have seen alcohol ink used

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖😊

[@badsworthcats]

Was just writing my card ideas from your vlog and I thought what about embossing ink using a pen then powder or foil? But I don’t know how to do foil like that. Do you think this is possible…?

[@rachelh.1988]

Super gorgeous results! Very wintery icicles sprung to mind. Well done Gerry. Love your nail polish color. One of my favs. ❤️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 yay that's a cool one, icicles. It's one of my new favs for sure😁

[@margewilson7048]

How awesome is that those were just beautiful what an ingenious idea!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@Love2Create62]

Those turned out amazing, so gorgeous!! 😍

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@lindavinson1273]

Those are all incredible! A must try for sure! Thanks so much for sharing. 🥰

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@morgendittburner5103]

Gerry. What a great idea! Love your videos and the simple joy you share. Thanks so much. Xo 🌈🦋🌸❤️👏

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

aawww thanks that's so sweet of you💖

[@paulienvandenbosch3857]

Whoa.... This looks so awesome!
I bet you had a blast. Your backgrounds and cards turned out really great

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, oh yeah, this was fun😁💖

[@karenreeves3958]

These are so beautiful. The ones where you pulled the plastic wrap to the middle look like geodes to me. Thanks for the tips

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 that what I was thinking too, love those😍

[@heleenglazenburg1405]

Love,love,love I have never used plastic wrap with alcohol ink.Amazing! I used it on watercolors and markers .This is much easier and the result is stunning.Thank you for sharing.Bedankt hoor!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 plastic wrap is a craft room essential😉Graag gedaan!😁

[@adrianaariza-jones3694]

I love watching your videos ! They all turned out so pretty !!! Thank you so much for showing us different techniques ! I always looking forward for your next video !!!! 😁👏👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 How cool, you're so very welcome💖

[@gingerpayne7310]

Amazing techniques- need to pull out my alcohol inks. Beautiful cards too

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@maxfreeman24]

They are absolutely stunning ,what a great idea x

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@PaperToPetals]

Wow these backgrounds are stunning! Great technic which I'm excited to try! This is really cool and very addicting. They do look like precious gem stones or fossils. Also reminds me of batik, the technic of dye and wax on fabric. Thank you and look forward to more of your super technic videos. Love the cards too! Be well, stay safe.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks so much for the lovely comment, have lots of fun💖

[@sarahjohnston2681]

Wow! Gorgeous, can’t wait for my inks to arrive. Thanks for sharing xx

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

you're welcome, have loads of fun💖

[@bluemac9476]

What a clever idea. Love it! Can't wait to try it.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, have fun💖

[@rksgrben]

Super leuk idee! Ga het morgen meteen uitproberen! Dank je voor het delen

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

dankjewel, veel plezier

[@cathi3228]

Thank you for showing us this. I've been looking for ideas to use my alcohol inks a little differently, this is very cool.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@agneschrismer9946]

Those are beautiful backgrounds, now I can use up my alcohol inks that have been sitting in the drawer for a long time. Thanks so much. You're always so full of great ideas and inspiration.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, that's a fab idea, you're welcome💖

[@janicemiller5526]

I am so happy to have found your channel!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Me too Janice😁💕

[@yolandamccurdy7177]

Great idea for the backgrounds. TFS

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@melissaphillis7247]

So fun! I actually have these so I can make something you've taught me! Thanks Gerry!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

finally, have lots of fun Melissa😁💕

[@melissaphillis7247]

@@GerrysCraftRoom 🤣

[@kristineboydstun5539]

Love this!!! Thanks for the new technique!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@ardyth]

These are definitely stunning! Need to try this right away!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 don't let me keep you then, have fun😁

[@annekeschep8148]

Awesome results! Thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@lynnebutler9350]

Beautiful and easy 🎨🙌❤️ going to give them a try tomorrow 💓

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, have fun and make sure to let it dry long enough😉💖

[@KimberlyInSoCal310]

You always have such inspirational and unique ideas Gerry. I have a bunch of alcohol inks and am absolutely going to try this technique, yours turned out to be just so lovely! Wish me luck!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 have lots of fun, no luck needed, you can do this😁(just wishing you Good Luck because it was a special request😉)

[@christieoertel1589]

very clever and simple too.thx Gerry

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, you're welcome💖

[@joannequagliara6073]

I love your technique with the plastic wrap. Loved all the backgrounds.They’re fabulous. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks you're welcome💖

[@theresagerlach6217]

These are so cool. Never used Saran Wrap on alcohol inks. A new technique to try. Thanks! You always have such fun stuff!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@marthahenrich1185]

Gorgeous! I will be trying this technique.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, have fun💖

[@michelegourd5742]

Gerry, you are amazing !!! Just love it!! I have quite a bit of alcohol inks so I will be trying this for sure!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 great, time to dig them up and have fun💕

[@sherrytyson4321]

Those are gorgeous background!!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@StacieLewin]

The backgrounds turned out beautiful! I am definitely going to try this today! Thank you so much for the technique!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, great, have lots of fun💕

[@nbell3030]

An awesome technique! Thank you!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@elizabethvann7893]

Very cool Gery, thanks for sharing 👍

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@CouzCat]

Way cool! On the first one you showed in closeup, I saw the dendritic arms of neurons

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 See there you go, they are like clouds, lots to see in them😉

[@expressivepaper]

Beautiful as always!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@sharynackerley2611]

Love how they all turned out 💕
I must say, I love looking at your cellulite 🤣😂

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 oh goodness, was I oversharing there😱🤣

[@sharynackerley2611]

@@GerrysCraftRoom LOL 🤣😂

[@SuperRocketdog1]

Love all of them! Must do some tomorrow.💕💕👍🏻👍🏻🐶🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, have loads of fun💕

[@triciapodmore3866]

Wowza absolutely amazing technique! You are always soooooo inspiring ❤. Blessings 🙏

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks sweetie💖

[@lisadelong1455]

I would have never thought that alcohol inks could create cellulite. Lol. These turned out beautiful which made beautiful cards.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

and now you have that picture in your head, right😉thanks💖

[@barbarahill6365]

These look like geodes, or ice cracks! Beautiful.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

yes I agree, isn't it amazing, without much effort😍

[@skunnavatana9407]

Gorgeous!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@barbaramatthews4556]

WOW!!! I am in love with this technique and am definitely going to try it (maybe even later today). Thank you for sharing this with us, the backgrounds turned out amazing.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

great, have lots of fun and you're welcome💖

[@shugsbug]

Fabulous, thanks for sharing x

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much! I'm new to alcohol inks and this is brilliant! Quick question: do they bleed through the cardstock? Thank you again for sharing this. It was so simple and makes it less intimidating to try.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

you're welcome💖 Yes they do bleed through cardstock and they won't move like they do on Yupo (which is a plastic kind of paper) If you have a bit of a slippery surface then you could try that (like photo paper for instance)

[@marusnak1113]

Love these techniques!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@noreenmulder5255]

Hi Gerry. Wow wow wow! These turned out really beautifully. I love each one! TFS this fun, easy technique. Great video as always. 💚🤗

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, you're welcome as always too💖

[@jominter1089]

Wow, I will be trying these soon.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, have fun💖

[@danaharel9200]

Thanks for your video! It's beautiful, fun and easy. I have to try it too! (:

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Thanks, you're welcome💕 Have fun!

[@gerrieriihimaki6446]

I LOVE this technique!! 🙂❤️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@gerrieriihimaki6446]

@@GerrysCraftRoom How long did you let yours dry before removing the plastic wrap? I made some right after watching your video but I think I removed the plastic too soon.🤔

[@petrabungert7671]

Hi Gerry, these backgrounds are amazing. I love the colours. Absolutely my favorite once. Icould write a lot more compliments but I have to try that immediately now. Thanks for your besutiful ideas 🥰❤️🎉have a nice weekend

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 they are my favs as well, enjoy and you're welcome💕😊

[@joyjanssen4628]

I saw geodes!! Stunning!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Cool, thanks💖

[@nilugautam7163]

Beautiful backgrounds

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@catarinahameeteman3371]

Beautiful 🤩

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@tinawilstrup955]

These are awesome!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@dizzinese]

Utterly fantastic! Just love these! What about crumpling the plastic wrap in your hand and dabbing it here and there to make impressions ? This was cool and reminded me of exactly what I did on the walls in my house with 2 colors that were very similar decades ago! It looks dreamy in very light colors. With white and light blue for example, in paint. Hey! What about same technique on yuppie with paint? Sorry my brain just took off! Great great backgrounds! My favorite things!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks sweetie💖 The alcohol inks move until they are dry, so crumpled plastic wrap can work but you have less control/time to make the pattern😉

[@craftyscissors2609]

Cool backgrounds ❤️😘😘😘

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖😘

[@bette-annflood835]

So pretty

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@genevievemilot8187]

Love it can you tell me about how long this took to dry?

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 I let it dry overnight, a few hours should be enough, the ultimate test, touch the plastic and if the ink doesn't move anymore then it's dry😉

[@kcinca5410]

Who would have thought the word cellulite would be in a creative video? These turned out lovely. I need to break out those inks again. I think I'm almost ready to get back to creating instead of just making plans.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

anything that helps to get the picture clear, lol (and check if people are paying attention😁) thanks, have fun once you're back in the game💖

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Just watched this video again Gerry, i now have more colours of the alcohol inks. You said the plastic wrap can be used again but how? Do you add more ink onto the wrap itself? TIA, Ann (one of your biggest fans:-)

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

Hi Ann, if you use it with the same colours you can use it in the same way, if there is a lot of in on the wrap you can add some alcohol/blending solution on your yupo paper. Adding on on the wrap will get messy, but you could try😉 Have fun💕

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Wow, those backgrounds are stunning! I only have two colours of alcohol ink, so far must get some more 'cos I want to try this. Is Yupo paper like photo paper? (I have some of that)

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 you can try with one colour as well, you'll be surprised, and yes I think photo paper will work as well, just give it a go, have fun!

[@lauramartin7300]

Love these type of backgrounds. I don't have any alchohol inks. Done similar with markers and plastic bag. The last slim line care. The middle almost looked like a face in it. Other remind me of a xray of a brain.lol when you dropped the blending solution on them, they looked like them were alive. Interesting to watch. Thanks for Sharing.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 oh goodness, the Xray of a brain, didn't see that, I have to go take a peek😆

[@LovinglfDesigns]

So cool

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@Rockymtnbloom]

Beautiful, I have to try it! How long does AI on yupo with plastic wrap take to dry?

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 have fun, I had them dry overnight (it was evening so a no-brainer there😉) but I think 1 or 2 hours, depending on where you are based and the temperature and so on...

[@annabellagardner3190]

Wonderful effects, so much fun.
I haven’t been able to catch the name of the paper you’re using.
Probably because I’ve never heard of it before.
Can you help with spelling of paper you’ve used ?
Thank you SO much
Big smiles
Australia 🙃🦘❤️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 the paper is called Yupo and it's a plastic kind of paper, here are some links to help you check out different brands. Yupo paper ldli.co/e/433yx55 [ Scrapbook.com ] ldli.co/e/2663y49 [ joggles.com ] ldli.co/e/5yy413k [ SimonSaysStamp ]
And an alternative for Yupo paper, Grafix Craft Plastic ldli.co/e/qyy43q5 [ joggles.com ] hope this helps

[@janetgreenblatt6656]

Love it

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall]

I love this Gerry! So is your paper dry to touch in 10 or 15 minutes? I can’t wait to try this! Your curiosity is fabulous!

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖 It takes a bit longer Donna, I had them dry overnight (it was evening so a no-brainer there😉) but I think 1 or 2 hours, depending on where you are based and the temperature and so on...

[@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall]

@@GerrysCraftRoom I’m wondering if my heat tool I use for embossing will work and not ruin it. I do a monthly card night and would love to share this with my friends. I’m sharing your video on FB.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

@@AKgalStamps-Donnamarshall you have to let it air dry, the plastic wrap and a heat tool will give you a complete different look and smell 😉 (melted plastic, oops) Thanks so much for sharing💕

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Gerry. Happy New Year! I love the look of these. What is yupo paper?

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks, same to you💖 Yupo is a plastic kind of paper that let's the alcohol inks move

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

@@GerrysCraftRoom Thanks Gerry. 😊

[@TRsPlace]

🤯...... Amazing!!
💛TR

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

oh dear, did your brain explode😱thanks sweetie😁💖

[@TRsPlace]

@@GerrysCraftRoom
😂😅😂
I didn't think I would ever like alcohol inks. But this this actually will work! Unfortunately! This means that I need to get some alcohol inks 😂

[@bette-annflood835]

How long did it take to dry? My yupo took months and months. Why is that. I was very disappointed. Because months later my fingers kept getting blue. Lol

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

I let it dry overnight, that's weird. Like really wet or just stain? Sometimes it's the colour, I have made colour charts with alcohol inks and have found some of the reds stay sticky and stain, never had that with any of the other colours though🤔

[@bette-annflood835]

@@GerrysCraftRoom it was a blue. It was so strange because usually they dry up fast but on my yupo it stayed sticky wet.

[@bette-annflood835]

@@GerrysCraftRoom I will have to give it a go once again.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

@@bette-annflood835 I figured that, getting blue fingers from a red would have been truly weird😆 that’s so bizarre and totally annoying, if that was a first attempt, it will most definitely keep you from trying again😬

[@bette-annflood835]

@@GerrysCraftRoom I will give it a go. I paid so much for the paper. Then I couldn't figure out all the hype. Lol. Cuz mine was just ...oh well I already said. Lol thanks for responding. I appreciate it. Today I will try again. Because bi love the patterns from alcohol inks for sure.

[@suekruse6779]

Wow

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖

[@dianadouglas311]

what is youbo paper please

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

that's a plastic kind of paper used with alcohol inks

[@dianadouglas311]

@@GerrysCraftRoom Thank you. Never heard of it. I did look it up, wasn't sure how to spell it.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

@@dianadouglas311 it’s written yupo paper, craft plastic is another alternative by the way, I think there may be links in the description of both🤔

[@dianadouglas311]

@@GerrysCraftRoom Thank you. Must try it

[@yelena86]

👍✌️🙏❤️

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

💕

[@janandbud]

Beautiful, love the technique.

[@GerrysCraftRoom]

thanks💖