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Craft O'Clock & How to Use Alcohol Inks: Flowers, Backgrounds and Mixed Media Tips

Alcohol ink techniques, beginner friendly floral art, mixed media card making and vibrant abstract backgrounds. In this Craft OClock session, Adam and Carla explore how to use alcohol inks step by step, from simple blooms to bold floral designs that make stunning handmade cards. You will learn how to control alcohol inks using isopropyl alcohol, how to create petals with a blower tool, how to layer colour for depth, and how to finish your artwork with Posca pens or acrylic highlights. We also cover paper choices, drying methods and how to avoid warping. If alcohol inks have ever felt intimidating, this session proves they are playful, forgiving and full of creative freedom. Perfect for card makers, mixed media lovers, resin artists and anyone wanting vibrant backgrounds with minimal effort. What you will learn The difference between putting alcohol down first versus ink first How to create petal effects using a hand blower How to use heat carefully to control spread and drying Why 90 percent plus isopropyl works best How to layer colours for sunset and fire effects Ways to add detail with white pens or acrylic paint How to turn your ink art into a finished card The Show: 00:10 Craft OClock theme and welcome 03:05 Sunny Sunday intro and roll call 05:08 Introducing alcohol inks and materials 07:28 What is isopropyl alcohol and why it matters 10:20 Blower tools explained and budget options 12:40 Best paper choices for alcohol inks 15:30 First abstract demo and colour movement 20:50 Using heat to create circular bloom effects 22:45 Adding black for depth and contrast 25:00 Creating abstract backgrounds 30:10 Managing mess and cleaning tips 33:00 Starting the floral centre technique 38:40 Building petals with alcohol and air 44:10 Adding detail with white pen for dimension 46:00 Full colour range overview 48:20 Layering gold and violet for fire effect 52:10 Finished handmade card reveal 57:30 What is coming up next on Craft OClock