Great info ! And just an FYI we can buy Bin in the U.S ( as well as Kilz ) but it’s called Bin 1-2-3 and you can get it in latex or oil . Although the US will be fazing out oils
Hey really cool. Thank you. I speak french so I did not understand the type of product you use to clean the brush? I want to try alcohol inks so thanks
Thank you SO much! I have had zero creative desire since the world went crazy. One of your videos popped up this morning, and I am getting ready to create. You are loved!!! 💗
Very encouraging to see your post here. I have a local paint store here in Memphis called Ferrel Calhoun who makes a competitor to Kiltz II. I bought a pint on a whim a couple years ago just to see if I could make a canvas act like Yupo. Never got around to experimenting and so with your RUclips here I'm encouraged to do so now. Part of the fun of Alcohol inks is to find ones own methods and canvas can be a more an economical option now because of your instructions here. Thanks for you help. I also see where Grafix has a new "Opaque White Plastic Craft Plastic" too.
I'm so pleased it's encouraged you to go and try it out. I suppose any kind of water/stain blocker should work really. I don't see why it would only be Kilz 2. I love that you can use alcohol inks on canvas. It's such a beautiful medium and I love seeing it on a bigger scale. I hope you have fun experimenting 😁
Many thanks. I took a look. Yes I had heard Krylon was excellent. There are so many good and less expensive products in the US! I use Golden on my acrylics but never tried on an alcohol in. X
So glad you're from the UK. You might be the only AI artist on YT that's not from the US! Can you do another canvas tutorial showing the use of blow dryers/heat guns so that we can see if the inks behave the same way as they would on YUPO? And also using metallics, and whatever technique one would use on YUPO basically. Thank you!
This video is so helpful; THANK YOU 🙏🏻 I’ve been pricing Ampersand claybords and wishing I could use the stacks of canvases I have already to create bigger pieces. Going out to the garage now to pull out the sealer. You’ve saved my money! Thank you, thank you from Austin, TX.
Yes you can use compressed air to spread although you in short bursts because the inks can fly off the canvas if you use it too close and too much. I have another video on how you seal and varnish alcohol inks - ruclips.net/video/vDLbsWQPQ_8/видео.html
Great video! I'm just wondering if it's possible to prime a canvas with PVA glue (maybe watered down a little)? Easy to buy, cheap and possibly less toxic?
I actually haven't tried that.. I'm wondering what the textured might be like once it's dried and whether the alcohol will break it down at all. Maybe give it a little go first .. let me know if it works ☺️
I'm not sure how the inks will look on top of epoxy, I haven't tried it. You could try it on a really small section of epoxy but then you would need to seal it again after with epoxy. Most water repelling paints should roughly work with this technique, it doesn't need to be this particular brand.
Hey, its a primer not a sealer so you put it under a painting not over - but I haven't experienced any yellowing and on the packaging it does say non-yellowing. Hope that helps!
Using BIN does prepare the canvas well but each time I get settlement marks (don’t know how else to describe them) like thin rivers after it dries all over the surface. Happens on large and small canvas. Does this happen to yours and how to prevent? Thanks
A few ideas to help you with this - sand down the canvas before you start. It could be that the texture on the canvas is causing this to happen. Another idea is to use a foam roller instead of a brush to create an even texture. You could also paint a layer of standard white primer underneath before you use the BIN primer to help with taking away some texture. Lastly, make sure you mix the primer really really well - like maybe 5 minutes as it could be that it is not mixed properly and is separating on the canvas. I hope that helps ☺️👍🏻
Thank you for the tutorial. I love it. Beginner here so I am taking it all in. Question? Can the Kilz 2 available here in California USA be spray can instead of brush on?
Hi Mary, I'm afraid gesso isn't really going to work because it's not waterproof. I'm not sure about the decoupage medium. You could try it but it would have to be quite thick. I think the main thing is that you want the canvas to resist the inks soaking a lot.
Hi, I'm assuming you can but I'm afraid I haven't tried it with the markers myself. I just use Isopropyl to cleaner the brushes. I put a bit in a clean jam jar and leave the brush in it for a while but this is my favourite method if I have time - ruclips.net/video/5spq2anWk_Y/видео.html
Thank you for your tutorial. I do have a suggestion. You can wrap your brush with plastic wrap from the kitchen tightly between coats of primer to save washing between coats. The stays wet and saves an extra step.
Oh my word - that is an amazing tip!! Thank you so much! It takes so long to clean the brushes. I am going to try that next time. Do you use clingfilm?
@@EmmaRave yes, cling wrap, wrapped around the brush, sealing out the air. I learned that from my brother when he was painting inside my house and he needed to take a break.
I do sometimes. Because this was a practice attempt I didn't but if I am doing a large commission I will. I generally paint it with one coat of primer, sand it down and then one more coat of primer :)
That's nice, awesome. Should the alcohol used be always 99/ or can we have lesser combination also 77/ ? What the impact of high percentage of alcohol and low..?
I would suggest using 90% or above. You can use 70% however you might not get all the lovely effects that the higher percentage of alcohol will give. This is because the lower percentage will have a mixture of water and oil in it which can affect the overall "look"and blends of the inks.
THank you! I’ve been wanting to do alcohol inks for a few years and FINALLY caved a bought a set a long with some Arteza pour paint; BUT I prefer canvas. Excited to wake up early and prep and time laps record my first experiment! Thank you! Thank you Thank you!!
@@EmmaRave I posted a video on my other channel, this is more of like my personal/workout list/tutorial channel. I'll see if itll let me post a link hold on
The pigmented mixatives are definitely thick! Ive seen artists get it to move with a low heat, heat gun or hair dryer. Theres a trick to it for sure! I have trouble with mixatives too! Especially because they tend to curdle up like cottage cheese!
Most the time, I paint a really thin layer of resin over the top before I flood coat just incase I find sections when the resin doesn't want to stick. But I've never had a problem with that.
I got a pack of 3 small canvases from Dollarama. Started watching this, then took one outside and sprayed it with Mod Podge. I wonder if that will work.
Not if you want to use alcohol inks as you need a primer that repels water. You can use acrylic paint to prime a canvas where you're not using alcohol inks :)
@@Tukanggambarklaten Would it take ages to dry though? It basically needs to stop water soaking through the canvas. Have you got any old bathroom/kitchen paint. Usually they are water repellant. Or any paint that is shellac based.
How long do you normally wait for inks to dry before you add more? and what do you use to protect the finished product?? Im starting to use inks as a side hobby and just looking for some more tips
Inks can vary in time to dry depending on what surface you do them on but if you are using alcohol inks then they shouldn't take too long to dry because the alcohol will evaporate very quickly. I use new ink after a few minutes but if you are using acrylic inks, it could take a few hours. Check out this video on how I protect my paintings once finished - ruclips.net/video/vDLbsWQPQ_8/видео.html
Zinsser is an American company. You can get B-I-N at any hardware store in the US. My question is this: since alcohol is a shellac solvent, wouldn't using alcohol inks break down the primer?
I'm afraid I don't know the chemistry side of things but I and a lot of other alcohol ink artists have been using this primer with alcohol inks and it seems to work well and the primer holds up. Maybe it's the double coating that helps It to work ☺️
Emma, thank you so much for this video could I ask a question if I prepped the canvas like this would very fluid acrylic paint adhere to the canvas? Many Thanks.
Yes it should do although I haven't tried it. Only thing is, it may slide off the canvas a lot so you would have to keep it really level whilst it dries.
You can use a pre-primed canvas but you would still need to prime again with this primer/similar because a normal primer won't have made your canvas waterproof. Hope that helps
This. Is. Brilliant. I was looking for a way to use alcohol inks in my journal and your method is definitely the way. Thank you so very much for sharing this!!!
You should be able to get this primer in the UK. Try this link - www.thepaintshed.com/bin-primer-cp310100500000100?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqYmiypOU6wIVDuR3Ch2LrQHcEAkYAyABEgIWmfD_BwE
Thanks so much for sharing the B.I.N latex 😍 I’m from NZ and unfortunately I couldn’t find the Kilz 2 here, so I was thrilled to be able get a tin of B.I.N primer!! It has taken my art to the next level 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hi Emma, thank you for a great tutorial. I have recently purchased an air gun so I could try and do some alcohol ink work but I only have wooden canvases at the moment. Can this be used to prime wood too? X
Yes you’d basically need to create a plastic surface for alcohol inks. I’d be curious if any ole spray paint would work to. Not a primer spray paint but just a good one like krylon. You just need something that stops the wood from absorbing the ink. Same with canvas.
Yes as Rizzo said, its fine to prime the wood with this primer too. You just need to make the surface waterproof basically. Good luck with your project!
Brilliant 👏........ 👏...waiting for my inks to arrive.....i wanted to work on canvas any your demo has taught me everything I needed to know about sealing the canvas.....i have subscribed....thanks Jane....North Wales
Thank you for posting this video! Yes, we do have access to Zinser BIN primer /sealers! I actually have a bunch of cans in my basement! Yay! I dont have to buy more supplies!
I'm really sorry but I wouldn't know, I haven't actually tried that. Basically anything that would make the canvas waterproof should in turn work but I'm not sure if you would get any reactions or blends with the inks. Let me know how you get on if you try ☺️
@@EmmaRave Emma! Thank you for your response. The spray I have was recommended to seal and protect. It was recommended by Lorrie Brewer. It's Krylon Karmar Varnish. Will that be ok, or Gesso coats?🥰👍❤❤
Hi there! Thank you for your tutoring, it’s very helpful indeed. I was wondering if you ever tried to use the bullseye 123 of the same brand, it’s the water base version of BIN.
Make sure you apply it whilst the insk are still a bit wet so it dries with the inks or you'll have to apply it with "size" glue once the painting has finished drying. Then you can prime once it's dry.
Just keep in mind that alcohol dissolves the bin primer. Even when completely dry. When you apply alcohol ink with a brush or start dipping with a cotton the ink will mix/blend with the dissolved primer.
I came here to say the same thing. I was looking for a canvas primer for alcohol inks, and I was really surprised to see B-I-N suggested here for that purpose.
Only if used in a larger amount and deliberately agitated across the primer with the intent of removing it, surely? Also, I don't know anyone who applies AI with a brush! This minuscule amount of alcohol ink just skirting lightly over the surface of the dried primer won't do anything. If it did, countless artists around the world would've seen their work rapidly deteriorate, as BIN and other similar primers are used by many AI artists.
Thank you for the great tip. I have a question for you. I am new learning about alcohol inks. I just learned about the white because I’ve never seen it in the craft stores I go to. Is white just an ink or is it a mixative?
Thanks for watching. I'm not too clued up on india india ink but check out this video it might help - ruclips.net/video/5PqGM8ReZ9w/видео.html&feature=share
Ty Glad I saw this first♥️ can I resin this canvas to seal it if I want to frame it ? Beautiful ty I’m learning to use a painter mask on amazon 3M and an Apron just added protection♥️
@@colrn222 it needs to repel water so I would say that pouring medium if it's just plain acrylic won't work that well unless you do a lot of coats. I would suggest buying either what I have in the video or bathroom paint primer.
@@EmmaRave i make concrete benchtops and I want to use these to give the concrete a marbled/ cloudy effect. It would then be sealed with a water based polyurethane.
@@matthewfair8512 Oh I see. I've never tried alcohol inks on that kind of a surface. Maybe try on a small slab to see what it looks like. I know resin works well over alcohol inks so if the polyurethane is anything like epoxy then it should be fine. Sorry I can't be of more help! Let me know if you do it and how it ends up looking.
Hi Thanks for sharing - however - have you had any issue with the primer being stiff once it dries? i.e. slight cracking if pressure is applied to the canvas (not that you should be applying pressure lol). Only asking as I've used a product in Australia called Blitz Quick Seal and it gave a beautifully smooth surface for alcohol inks on the canvas, but you would need to treat the canvas with extreme delicacy to avoid permanent embellishment or slight cracking from unpredictable pressure.
Hi, Thanks for your comment! No, I haven't had any issues with the primer cracking at all. I don't do more than 2 layers of it so it shouldn't be too thick. The only thing with this primer is that it is slightly shiny looking but other than that it works great 👍
One more concern that was raised by another artist on RUclips was that the oil based primers where you need to clean up with methylated spirits, the white can turn yellow.. have you heard the same and experienced it?
@@annamorton3508 I haven't had it done to mine but I know it can happen after years and years. If you are worried, you could do a coat of white over the top and you can buy sealers that are UV resistant or you could resin it 😁
This was quite pleasant to watch actually and I appreciate the tip about hop to prep the canvas. We do have BIN here in Canada as well. Thank you for your tutorial.
Hi thank you for the information that was super helpful. Quick question, is there other dealerships can be used and what should I look for in them. Thanks
Hi Emma I tryed the sealer you use, but have had a bad result. The alcohol melted the sealer so all ended not to be good...have you ever had this problem?
Great canvas tips! Thank you! I would’ve liked to have seen your finished piece.... but I think this is just perfect the way it is! Do you seal it? 💕🙋♀️
A heat gun isn't the best to use because it doesn't always get hot enough to burst the bubbles and can also blow dust onto the resin so a torch would be better.
Yes I cover a lot of my paintings in resin and I love how they turn out. It's definitely a more difficult process but it looks great over these sort of paintings!
No it's not gesso as you need something that repels water. You could use a lot of layers of gesso which might work but not sure how waterproof it would be.
Thanks for the video. Luckily, I already have the Zinsser BIN as I have just refurbished my kitchen. Amazing stuff. Again thanks for the vid. I am just starting out doing alchohol inks so much appreciated.
@@EmmaRave You're welcome Emma. I'm haviing a massive clearout and thank goodness I now have a use for al the canvasses and glass frames. i found another video showing how to do ink alcohols on glass so cannot wait to get started. Just waiting for my inks to arrive from Amazon. Keep doing your videos. They are much appreciated by learners like me x
I tried this primer on my canvas. It did NOT work for me. I left the primer to dry for almost a week. As soon as i put alcohol on, it started to lift the primer off the canvas as if the primer hadn't dried. Not sure what happened .
@@umarah4329 I'm so sorry I don't know what to suggest. Maybe try the Kilz 2 latex primer that seems to work for a lot of other people if this method isn't working for you.
@@golpiramirzazadeh8792 Yes that's fine, you can mix them up. I try to stick mainly with the same brand but sometimes I use others together if it works.
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Great info ! And just an FYI we can buy Bin in the U.S ( as well as Kilz ) but it’s called Bin 1-2-3 and you can get it in latex or oil . Although the US will be fazing out oils
That's really helpful to know for the US viewers, thank you :)
We can get both Kilz and Bin in the US. I prefer Kilz because it's water cleanup.
Thank you for your videos. Can we use 91% isopropyl alcohol?. We Can’t find 99% around here.
Hey really cool. Thank you. I speak french so I did not understand the type of product you use to clean the brush? I want to try alcohol inks so thanks
Hi, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. The product I used is Isopropyle
Thank you SO much! I have had zero creative desire since the world went crazy. One of your videos popped up this morning, and I am getting ready to create. You are loved!!! 💗
I'm so pleased it's inspired you! Happy creating 😁☺️
Oh my goodness, same here! Lost my mojo completely, then watched this and bingo!
Such a sweet message!
I did it straight onto canvas and it worked well for me, but will try this next time see if there is a difference
Very encouraging to see your post here. I have a local paint store here in Memphis called Ferrel Calhoun who makes a competitor to Kiltz II. I bought a pint on a whim a couple years ago just to see if I could make a canvas act like Yupo. Never got around to experimenting and so with your RUclips here I'm encouraged to do so now. Part of the fun of Alcohol inks is to find ones own methods and canvas can be a more an economical option now because of your instructions here. Thanks for you help. I also see where Grafix has a new "Opaque White Plastic Craft Plastic" too.
I'm so pleased it's encouraged you to go and try it out. I suppose any kind of water/stain blocker should work really. I don't see why it would only be Kilz 2. I love that you can use alcohol inks on canvas. It's such a beautiful medium and I love seeing it on a bigger scale. I hope you have fun experimenting 😁
Many thanks. I took a look. Yes I had heard Krylon was excellent. There are so many good and less expensive products in the US! I use Golden on my acrylics but never tried on an alcohol in. X
Yes, you're right. Hope it goes well 😁
Can I use this for Acrylic painting?
Yes you can if you want to do liquid acrylic ☺
So glad you're from the UK. You might be the only AI artist on YT that's not from the US! Can you do another canvas tutorial showing the use of blow dryers/heat guns so that we can see if the inks behave the same way as they would on YUPO? And also using metallics, and whatever technique one would use on YUPO basically. Thank you!
Hey, thank you so much for the comment! I will deff add that on the list of tutorials to do in the future :) Thanks for watching
This video is so helpful; THANK YOU 🙏🏻 I’ve been pricing Ampersand claybords and wishing I could use the stacks of canvases I have already to create bigger pieces. Going out to the garage now to pull out the sealer. You’ve saved my money! Thank you, thank you from Austin, TX.
I'm so pleased!! Enjoy creating 😁
Can I just use Greek or shellac spray? I have this already.
Zinsser BIN Primer Sealer Stain Blocker is available at Bunnings in Australia.
That's great! It's finally available here in the UK too 😁👍🏻
One more question from Terri can U Use compressed air to Spread? How to seal after it's dry? Thanks again Terri
Yes you can use compressed air to spread although you in short bursts because the inks can fly off the canvas if you use it too close and too much. I have another video on how you seal and varnish alcohol inks - ruclips.net/video/vDLbsWQPQ_8/видео.html
Great video! I'm just wondering if it's possible to prime a canvas with PVA glue (maybe watered down a little)? Easy to buy, cheap and possibly less toxic?
I actually haven't tried that.. I'm wondering what the textured might be like once it's dried and whether the alcohol will break it down at all. Maybe give it a little go first .. let me know if it works ☺️
Not sure I have access to this in Europe :(( wondering if I could just epoxy the canvas making it smooth and then alcohol ink on top? 🙏🏼
I'm not sure how the inks will look on top of epoxy, I haven't tried it. You could try it on a really small section of epoxy but then you would need to seal it again after with epoxy. Most water repelling paints should roughly work with this technique, it doesn't need to be this particular brand.
Does this sealer turn yellow over time? Would it ruin a painting with a white background ? Thank you
Hey, its a primer not a sealer so you put it under a painting not over - but I haven't experienced any yellowing and on the packaging it does say non-yellowing. Hope that helps!
Using BIN does prepare the canvas well but each time I get settlement marks (don’t know how else to describe them) like thin rivers after it dries all over the surface. Happens on large and small canvas. Does this happen to yours and how to prevent? Thanks
A few ideas to help you with this - sand down the canvas before you start. It could be that the texture on the canvas is causing this to happen. Another idea is to use a foam roller instead of a brush to create an even texture. You could also paint a layer of standard white primer underneath before you use the BIN primer to help with taking away some texture. Lastly, make sure you mix the primer really really well - like maybe 5 minutes as it could be that it is not mixed properly and is separating on the canvas. I hope that helps ☺️👍🏻
@@EmmaRave thanks for responding and your suggestions sounds excellent. I will definitely try them today. 🌻
@@christinehyde2250 let me know how you get on 👍🏻
Thank you for the tutorial. I love it. Beginner here so I am taking it all in. Question? Can the Kilz 2 available here in California USA be spray can instead of brush on?
If they have a spray can then yes you can use that 👍🏻 Just make sure you do a few layers so the whole thing is covered really well.
Can we use blow dryer too? Since you've not used one here! Is it fine or will it damage the primer layer?
Yes, you can use a blow dryer but just make sure its not on a really high setting so that it doesn't blow the ink off the canvas 😁
What about watercolor canvases? Do you prep those the same way?
You can, or you can use gesso which is probably cheaper 😁
Hi I’m wondering if you think gesso or even a decoupage medium? Would work to prepare canvas
Hi Mary, I'm afraid gesso isn't really going to work because it's not waterproof. I'm not sure about the decoupage medium. You could try it but it would have to be quite thick. I think the main thing is that you want the canvas to resist the inks soaking a lot.
@@EmmaRave thank you so much !
can this also be done for alcohol markers? and if so, can you please link the cleaner for the brushes?
Hi, I'm assuming you can but I'm afraid I haven't tried it with the markers myself.
I just use Isopropyl to cleaner the brushes. I put a bit in a clean jam jar and leave the brush in it for a while but this is my favourite method if I have time - ruclips.net/video/5spq2anWk_Y/видео.html
thank you! i think im gonna try this!
How much ink with alcohol per color Your very good. Thank you, Terri
It's totally up to you. Depends how diluted and faded you want it to look.
Great tutorial but can I just use acrylic gesso and or enamel paint to prime canvas? Ty
it needs to be a gesso that repels water so that the inks don't soak through the canvas
@@EmmaRave thank you
Thank you for your tutorial. I do have a suggestion. You can wrap your brush with plastic wrap from the kitchen tightly between coats of primer to save washing between coats. The stays wet and saves an extra step.
Oh my word - that is an amazing tip!! Thank you so much! It takes so long to clean the brushes. I am going to try that next time. Do you use clingfilm?
@@EmmaRave yes, cling wrap, wrapped around the brush, sealing out the air. I learned that from my brother when he was painting inside my house and he needed to take a break.
@@vbgrace I'm deff going to try it thanks 😊
Thank you. do you not sand the surface with fine sandpaper to get a smooth surface? I'll have to experiment thanks for sharing.
I do sometimes. Because this was a practice attempt I didn't but if I am doing a large commission I will. I generally paint it with one coat of primer, sand it down and then one more coat of primer :)
That's nice, awesome. Should the alcohol used be always 99/ or can we have lesser combination also 77/ ? What the impact of high percentage of alcohol and low..?
I would suggest using 90% or above. You can use 70% however you might not get all the lovely effects that the higher percentage of alcohol will give. This is because the lower percentage will have a mixture of water and oil in it which can affect the overall "look"and blends of the inks.
Thank You 😊
THank you! I’ve been wanting to do alcohol inks for a few years and FINALLY caved a bought a set a long with some Arteza pour paint; BUT I prefer canvas. Excited to wake up early and prep and time laps record my first experiment! Thank you! Thank you Thank you!!
Amazing!! I'm sure it will turn out great 😁
@@EmmaRave I posted a video on my other channel, this is more of like my personal/workout list/tutorial channel. I'll see if itll let me post a link hold on
@@EmmaRave ruclips.net/video/kT8n_XhTdKw/видео.html
@@elementrosedesigns I just had a look - its great - well done :)
@@EmmaRave wow thank you so much for taking the time!
The pigmented mixatives are definitely thick! Ive seen artists get it to move with a low heat, heat gun or hair dryer. Theres a trick to it for sure! I have trouble with mixatives too! Especially because they tend to curdle up like cottage cheese!
Oh yes I definitely get that - esp with the gold and silver ones.
If you top (flood coat) the alcohol ink painting with resin, will the primer react with the resin by causing pitting?
Most the time, I paint a really thin layer of resin over the top before I flood coat just incase I find sections when the resin doesn't want to stick. But I've never had a problem with that.
Can u use modge podge instead of resin to seal the canvas?
I'm really not sure I'm afraid I've never tried modge podge sorry
Ooo im gunna try that
I got a pack of 3 small canvases from Dollarama. Started watching this, then took one outside and sprayed it with Mod Podge. I wonder if that will work.
Did it work?
Hi, would the spray of BIN primer work just as good you think?
Yes, I think so. Just make sure it's well covered :)
Hallo…, i have a question.
Can we use acrylic paint to prime our canvas..?
Not if you want to use alcohol inks as you need a primer that repels water. You can use acrylic paint to prime a canvas where you're not using alcohol inks :)
@@EmmaRave so how about oil paint as primer for alcohol ink?
I am trying yo use what i already have at home 😅
@@Tukanggambarklaten Would it take ages to dry though? It basically needs to stop water soaking through the canvas. Have you got any old bathroom/kitchen paint. Usually they are water repellant. Or any paint that is shellac based.
How long do you normally wait for inks to dry before you add more? and what do you use to protect the finished product?? Im starting to use inks as a side hobby and just looking for some more tips
Inks can vary in time to dry depending on what surface you do them on but if you are using alcohol inks then they shouldn't take too long to dry because the alcohol will evaporate very quickly. I use new ink after a few minutes but if you are using acrylic inks, it could take a few hours. Check out this video on how I protect my paintings once finished - ruclips.net/video/vDLbsWQPQ_8/видео.html
Zinsser is an American company. You can get B-I-N at any hardware store in the US. My question is this: since alcohol is a shellac solvent, wouldn't using alcohol inks break down the primer?
I'm afraid I don't know the chemistry side of things but I and a lot of other alcohol ink artists have been using this primer with alcohol inks and it seems to work well and the primer holds up. Maybe it's the double coating that helps It to work ☺️
Emma, thank you so much for this video could I ask a question if I prepped the canvas like this would very fluid acrylic paint adhere to the canvas? Many Thanks.
Yes it should do although I haven't tried it. Only thing is, it may slide off the canvas a lot so you would have to keep it really level whilst it dries.
@@EmmaRave Thank you for your reply. I'll give it a go to see what happens, hopefully it won't flow of the canvas to much.
@@EmmaRave Emma could I check do you have a website? Cheers.
@@RahulSharma-rv2mb yes it's www.emmaravens.co.uk
@@EmmaRave Thank you.
Does a pre-primed canvas work that you would normally use for acrylic painting, or is best to get an unprimed canvas and prime with this primer?
You can use a pre-primed canvas but you would still need to prime again with this primer/similar because a normal primer won't have made your canvas waterproof. Hope that helps
This. Is. Brilliant. I was looking for a way to use alcohol inks in my journal and your method is definitely the way. Thank you so very much for sharing this!!!
I'm so pleased its helped :)
Hi loving your advice. I’m from the uk and unable to get this primer. Are there any other suggestions please xx
You should be able to get this primer in the UK. Try this link - www.thepaintshed.com/bin-primer-cp310100500000100?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqYmiypOU6wIVDuR3Ch2LrQHcEAkYAyABEgIWmfD_BwE
Emma Ravens Thankyou so much for getting back to me xx💋
So thankful to find a video that explains how to prep the canvas
Thanks so much for sharing the B.I.N latex 😍 I’m from NZ and unfortunately I couldn’t find the Kilz 2 here, so I was thrilled to be able get a tin of B.I.N primer!! It has taken my art to the next level 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Amazing!!! 😁
Can i use gesso to prime canvas?
Normally you can for acrylic paints etc but not if you want to use alcohol inks on it
Hi Emma, thank you for a great tutorial. I have recently purchased an air gun so I could try and do some alcohol ink work but I only have wooden canvases at the moment. Can this be used to prime wood too? X
Yes you’d basically need to create a plastic surface for alcohol inks. I’d be curious if any ole spray paint would work to. Not a primer spray paint but just a good one like krylon. You just need something that stops the wood from absorbing the ink. Same with canvas.
@@Daddy_Potaytoe Thanks x
Yes as Rizzo said, its fine to prime the wood with this primer too. You just need to make the surface waterproof basically. Good luck with your project!
What did u use to clean the brush? Thank u! Very helpful video!!
I'm glad it's helped! I just use isopropyl (rubbing alcohol) to clean the brushes :)
Brilliant 👏........ 👏...waiting for my inks to arrive.....i wanted to work on canvas any your demo has taught me everything I needed to know about sealing the canvas.....i have subscribed....thanks Jane....North Wales
Just realised you've watched this now. Hope it helped :)
@@EmmaRave expensive that stuff to seal the canvas but I have been out and got some today....inks should be here tomorrow 🤗🤗🤗
@@janerochfort2134 Yes but I'm sure it will look great! :)
Thank you for posting this video! Yes, we do have access to Zinser BIN primer /sealers! I actually have a bunch of cans in my basement! Yay! I dont have to buy more supplies!
Beautiful. How do you dilute? What did you add? Can you plz share?
I dilute the inks with isopropyl alcohol to create a softer colour ☺️
I used the bin yesterday and waited an hour but when I startend with a lot of alcohol ink the bin started to get wet again. Did I have to wait langer?
Did you do 2 coats of the primer or just one? Should only need to wait an hour unless it didn't dry properly between layers
hi just asking would it work if i apply acrylic varnish over the top of canvas and then do the alcohol ink?
I'm really sorry but I wouldn't know, I haven't actually tried that. Basically anything that would make the canvas waterproof should in turn work but I'm not sure if you would get any reactions or blends with the inks. Let me know how you get on if you try ☺️
Just an FYI-you can get the BIN by Zinzer in the US
Thanks for letting me know :)
Nice! Appreciate the tips on priming the canvas. Can I use a spray varnish to seal a canvas?
You can put it in a spray bottle like I did but I don't believe they sell this type of varnish in a spray form.
@@EmmaRave Emma! Thank you for your response. The spray I have was recommended to seal and protect. It was recommended by Lorrie Brewer. It's Krylon Karmar Varnish. Will that be ok, or Gesso coats?🥰👍❤❤
@@lizdouglas1952 I haven't used Krylon Karmar vanish but I've heard it's really good for alcohol inks so that should work fine :)
@@EmmaRave You are awesome!! Wonderful!! I'll try it on a small canvas!
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@@lizdouglas1952 Let me know how you get on ☺️
Nice vid. Also you’re voice tone and movements are so soft and relaxing to me, it’s giving me ASMR ☺️
Love that! haha
I just got into art and stumbled on this channel and I agree. Not only talented but her voice is wow.
Hi there!
Thank you for your tutoring, it’s very helpful indeed.
I was wondering if you ever tried to use the bullseye 123 of the same brand, it’s the water base version of BIN.
Hi, I'm glad the tutorial helped :)
No, I've never tried it. Have you? Is it any good?
Can you paint with acrylics over the ink?
yes definitely :)
I would like to add gold flakes when can this be done?
Make sure you apply it whilst the insk are still a bit wet so it dries with the inks or you'll have to apply it with "size" glue once the painting has finished drying. Then you can prime once it's dry.
Just keep in mind that alcohol dissolves the bin primer. Even when completely dry. When you apply alcohol ink with a brush or start dipping with a cotton the ink will mix/blend with the dissolved primer.
Maarten Braet if I use kilz on my canvas would I need to sand it down before applying the alcohol ink?
I came here to say the same thing. I was looking for a canvas primer for alcohol inks, and I was really surprised to see B-I-N suggested here for that purpose.
Only if used in a larger amount and deliberately agitated across the primer with the intent of removing it, surely? Also, I don't know anyone who applies AI with a brush! This minuscule amount of alcohol ink just skirting lightly over the surface of the dried primer won't do anything.
If it did, countless artists around the world would've seen their work rapidly deteriorate, as BIN and other similar primers are used by many AI artists.
Hi! What do you clean the brush with please?
I would use white spirit to clean the brushes. Make sure you do it outside or in a well ventilated room because of the fumes 👍🏻
Thank you for the great tip. I have a question for you. I am new learning about alcohol inks. I just learned about the white because I’ve never seen it in the craft stores I go to. Is white just an ink or is it a mixative?
It's not a mixative like the Tim Holtz one, which is why I prefer it - the colour comes out a lot stronger and moe prominent.
I love this! Thank you for sharing. I’ve never done this and would like to know the difference between alcohol ink and India ink please.
Thanks for watching. I'm not too clued up on india india ink but check out this video it might help - ruclips.net/video/5PqGM8ReZ9w/видео.html&feature=share
Use wall primer of asianpaints
Ty Glad I saw this first♥️ can I resin this canvas to seal it if I want to frame it ? Beautiful ty
I’m learning to use a painter mask on amazon 3M and an Apron just added protection♥️
Can I get the primer in the US
Yes you can resin it to seal it 😄 glad you enjoyed the video and I'm happy you're learning new techniques!
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Ty.. love ur channel I subscribed also♥️
would Delta Ceramcoat all purpose sealer work on canvas
Nice art 👍 So can I use a Medium for a primer ?
Which medium?
@@EmmaRave I purchased a "Pouring Medium" Will that work ?
@@colrn222 it needs to repel water so I would say that pouring medium if it's just plain acrylic won't work that well unless you do a lot of coats. I would suggest buying either what I have in the video or bathroom paint primer.
Do you just let it set and dry? Or do you eventually put something on it to finish?
I let it set a few days and then I either varnish it or resin it so it protects the inks 👍🏻
Love the tutorial and gorgeous painting. . What do you use to seal the painting to prevent fading please?
Hey, thanks for watching 😁 Check out this video on how I seal my alcohol ink paintings - ruclips.net/video/vDLbsWQPQ_8/видео.html
ive done one or two with gesso
Has it worked with gesso?
Is there anything that could be recommended for concrete benchtops that are quite smooth ?
What do you want to do to them?
@@EmmaRave i make concrete benchtops and I want to use these to give the concrete a marbled/ cloudy effect. It would then be sealed with a water based polyurethane.
@@matthewfair8512 Oh I see. I've never tried alcohol inks on that kind of a surface. Maybe try on a small slab to see what it looks like. I know resin works well over alcohol inks so if the polyurethane is anything like epoxy then it should be fine. Sorry I can't be of more help! Let me know if you do it and how it ends up looking.
Ok thanks will do.
Hi Thanks for sharing - however - have you had any issue with the primer being stiff once it dries? i.e. slight cracking if pressure is applied to the canvas (not that you should be applying pressure lol). Only asking as I've used a product in Australia called Blitz Quick Seal and it gave a beautifully smooth surface for alcohol inks on the canvas, but you would need to treat the canvas with extreme delicacy to avoid permanent embellishment or slight cracking from unpredictable pressure.
Hi, Thanks for your comment! No, I haven't had any issues with the primer cracking at all. I don't do more than 2 layers of it so it shouldn't be too thick. The only thing with this primer is that it is slightly shiny looking but other than that it works great 👍
One more concern that was raised by another artist on RUclips was that the oil based primers where you need to clean up with methylated spirits, the white can turn yellow.. have you heard the same and experienced it?
@@annamorton3508 I haven't had it done to mine but I know it can happen after years and years. If you are worried, you could do a coat of white over the top and you can buy sealers that are UV resistant or you could resin it 😁
@@EmmaRave thank you so much for your reply. I have Krylon Cover Max and will seal it with that. Says it's non yellowing. 😊
@@annamorton3508 perfect sounds great!
Love this tip! I'm in the US and kilz is readily available out here so thank you so much for the tip!
Perfect! I'm so pleased that's helped 😁
Is that a glossy primer? Do they have them at Menards or Home Depot?
What if your canvas is already gessoed already?
I would sand it down slightly and then you can reapply new primer for the alcohol inks x
Is it necessary to prime canvas or can we use directly the inks and blending solution
Yes it's necessary to prime the canvas otherwise the inks will just bleed/soak right through the canvas.
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Can you tell me with what it must be treated because kilz2 and Bin is not available in my country so can we use gesso or any other thing?
@@nehajamdade2983 try and find a paint that is water repellent. Maybe something in the bathroom paints section? not gesso it won't work well
@@EmmaRave Thanks it helped a lot❤️❤️❤️
thanks fo rthe video. do you know how i can make that black?
i mean have a black surface or any color insted of white.
Yes just mix some black pigment into the white primer
@@EmmaRave thank you so much and you think pigment will work ?
@@golpiramirzazadeh8792 Yes definitely!
Which alcohol did u use?
I used a mixture but mainly Tim Holtz inks. I have put links in the description below to the ones I use
This was quite pleasant to watch actually and I appreciate the tip about hop to prep the canvas. We do have BIN here in Canada as well. Thank you for your tutorial.
I'm pleased the video helped! Thanks for watching ☺️
I wonder if any white latex paint would work. I am going to try that. Thanks for the inspiration!
I'm sure it will to be honest - as long as it is repelling water.
Please keep your videos coming. Your work is beautiful and I love your step by step explanations 💛
Thank you! 😊
Hi thank you for the information that was super helpful. Quick question, is there other dealerships can be used and what should I look for in them. Thanks
Sorry I don't know quite what you mean by dealerships?
Hi Emma
I tryed the sealer you use, but have had a bad result. The alcohol melted the sealer so all ended not to be good...have you ever had this problem?
Hi Paola, I'm really sorry to hear that. I've never had that problem. Did you use the exac same products I used? with the Tim Holtz inks?
Does water color paper work?
no not really - it needs to be completely waterproof
Great canvas tips! Thank you! I would’ve liked to have seen your finished piece.... but I think this is just perfect the way it is! Do you seal it? 💕🙋♀️
Yes I do seal my alcohol inks with Krylon Kamar Varnish :) Thanks!
Thank you!!! Just beautiful work!!!
Lots of people also use a coat or 2 of krylon UV to protect from fading, because apparently the inks are quite susceptible to fading without it.
@@EmmaRave Emma, may I ask where you purchase your Kamar Varnish? Thanks
@@bodissimusable I just get mine from Amazon if I can find it. Not easy to buy in the UK.
Do you still need to prime a canvas specially made for alcohol ink?
You shouldn't have to if it's been made especially for alcohol ink. Does it say what it's been primed with?
does this work when using a heat gun?
A heat gun isn't the best to use because it doesn't always get hot enough to burst the bubbles and can also blow dust onto the resin so a torch would be better.
Wow just found you today, really inspired me and appreciate all you great information. You are really talented. Subscribed.
Aww thanks! That's really nice of you to say. Hope you enjoy the videos ☺️
Just about to start on canvas, this has been so helpful! x
I'm so pleased, hope it goes well!
I know this late, but have you ever cover it with epoxy resin? Great tutorial and to the point.
Yes I cover a lot of my paintings in resin and I love how they turn out. It's definitely a more difficult process but it looks great over these sort of paintings!
Beautiful I would love to try I will give it a go soon
Do you sell most of your work or do you do it as a hobby to give as gifts?
I mainly sell my art or do commissions for clients but most of the art I do for my RUclips channel I give as gifts 😊
you are amazing Your hand so perfect.Just a request can you list down all the items that were used.
Hey, thanks for watching! If you look in the description of the video, you will see links to everything I used in the video 😊
Hi is it gesso?
No it's not gesso as you need something that repels water. You could use a lot of layers of gesso which might work but not sure how waterproof it would be.
This was a great tutorial- exactly what I needed- thankyou
I'm so pleased!!
How would you seal this??
So I'm assuming gesso isn't a strong enough primer ?
No it's not waterproof enough I'm afraid
do you sand the canvas to
Sometimes I do if I want a really smooth surface but otherwise you don't really need to.
Thanks for sharing this tip . I did ruin my canvas making coasters
Why not use artist Gesso?
It needs to be waterproof. Gesso would provide a certain amount of coverage but the ink would still soak into it.
@@EmmaRave Acrylic gesso
@@elpasomark3069 you could try it, I've never done it with inks I'm afraid
Thanks for the video. Luckily, I already have the Zinsser BIN as I have just refurbished my kitchen. Amazing stuff. Again thanks for the vid. I am just starting out doing alchohol inks so much appreciated.
Thank you so much for that comment :) How amazing that you already have it! I hope you have fun using alcohol inks 😁
@@EmmaRave You're welcome Emma. I'm haviing a massive clearout and thank goodness I now have a use for al the canvasses and glass frames. i found another video showing how to do ink alcohols on glass so cannot wait to get started. Just waiting for my inks to arrive from Amazon. Keep doing your videos. They are much appreciated by learners like me x
@@TheJackierose1 Thats so kind :) Hope the inks arrive soon! x
I tried this primer on my canvas. It did NOT work for me. I left the primer to dry for almost a week. As soon as i put alcohol on, it started to lift the primer off the canvas as if the primer hadn't dried. Not sure what happened .
how many coats of primer did you put on and which alcohol inks did you try?
@@EmmaRave 3 light coats. It seemed to lift on the one I did 2 coats on as well. I used Tim holtz
@@umarah4329 I'm so sorry I don't know what to suggest. Maybe try the Kilz 2 latex primer that seems to work for a lot of other people if this method isn't working for you.
what is the difference with the blue one ?
what do you mean?
@@EmmaRave there is one 123 from the same brand which is blue and this is the red one the blue one is water base. do you think is ok?
@@golpiramirzazadeh8792 Yes that's fine, you can mix them up. I try to stick mainly with the same brand but sometimes I use others together if it works.
Instead of primer can we use anything else??