tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post1791217729431795683..comments2024-01-08T08:17:59.400-07:00Comments on Birgit's Daily Bytes: How to make your own Alcohol Inks, Shimmer Mists, Mod Podge and moreBirgit Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comBlogger178125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-21042891384210850992018-05-21T18:21:27.462-07:002018-05-21T18:21:27.462-07:00LOVE this post!!! Thank you!LOVE this post!!! Thank you!fellow crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15290113537187579153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-77770250292294398632018-01-19T08:43:27.669-07:002018-01-19T08:43:27.669-07:00can't wait to try these! Thank you for your id...can't wait to try these! Thank you for your ideas!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691828645347021518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-78020088832835301882017-12-29T06:48:13.251-07:002017-12-29T06:48:13.251-07:00I also recicle used spray bottles from bed and bat...I also recicle used spray bottles from bed and bath.☺Kitren pophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867360980851760027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-29040737455751175392017-12-29T06:46:07.511-07:002017-12-29T06:46:07.511-07:00I'm just starting in the polymer stuff and you...I'm just starting in the polymer stuff and your idea's will help me make beautiful crafts thank you so much.<br />Kitren pophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867360980851760027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-7669678603838343982017-12-13T12:02:14.907-07:002017-12-13T12:02:14.907-07:00I wouldn't use it as a top coat, depending on ...I wouldn't use it as a top coat, depending on what the craft is. It may very well be too liquid and would saturate your work and the shine is minimal in comparison to the glossy type of mod podge. Might be better to use the real thing for that!<br />This homemade mod podge does however work well for the photo transferring! :)<br />Birgit Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-92086795694325003162017-12-13T11:16:09.539-07:002017-12-13T11:16:09.539-07:00I have a question about your recipe for modge podg...I have a question about your recipe for modge podge: Will it work as the finishing layer on crafts to seal it and give it sort of a shine? I am thinking of trying my hand at transferring photos onto pieces of wood. Do you think it would work?Ladyluc91https://www.blogger.com/profile/12258672581801019261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-18858673038697064162017-10-15T04:35:28.268-07:002017-10-15T04:35:28.268-07:00If you're using acrylic paint, that will clog ...If you're using acrylic paint, that will clog the sprayer too. Add a small ball baring or metal bead to the container and shake it hard before each use.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-62126116759603379702017-10-15T04:31:41.685-07:002017-10-15T04:31:41.685-07:00I use empty body spritz bottles like the ones from...I use empty body spritz bottles like the ones from the Victoria's Secret mini sets. You can also use empty lotion bottles that come wth a pump or mini hair spray spritzer or empty perfume sample bottles. You probably lots of things around the house you could use. Also, save any craft supply containers that can be reused.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-63257902916246957682017-10-04T08:15:30.872-07:002017-10-04T08:15:30.872-07:00I have no idea, sorry! It isn't something I ha...I have no idea, sorry! It isn't something I have tried. I would however assume that it isn't the same as the store bought inks, since those are usually very balanced formulas to make them adhere to various mediums.Birgit Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-21518133921731515942017-10-04T07:23:19.051-07:002017-10-04T07:23:19.051-07:00Question how does the alcohol ink work on metal su...Question how does the alcohol ink work on metal surfaces like washers? I make jewelry and am wanting to look into using alcohol inks for some of it but cant afford the high price of store bought inks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14332582221058446209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-19755393925812023792017-09-15T10:53:25.953-07:002017-09-15T10:53:25.953-07:00Thank you. this information was useful.
Thank you. this information was useful.<br /><br />BYM-Mirtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208922655853488682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-24604540846366911182017-06-17T21:14:14.195-07:002017-06-17T21:14:14.195-07:00All I got is a big thank you.All I got is a big thank you.1stQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09010068669064189938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-76878453007306488052017-05-06T18:01:11.088-07:002017-05-06T18:01:11.088-07:00I have trouble finding MINI-MISTERS....like to fin...I have trouble finding MINI-MISTERS....like to find cheap ones~plum82https://www.blogger.com/profile/11538850528978246257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-89379816609235494722017-05-06T18:00:01.856-07:002017-05-06T18:00:01.856-07:00GREAT money savers.GREAT money savers.plum82https://www.blogger.com/profile/11538850528978246257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-67698447951100300922017-04-22T07:43:38.314-07:002017-04-22T07:43:38.314-07:00It always amazes me, when I get on Pinterest, or Y...It always amazes me, when I get on Pinterest, or YouTube, how people have taken the time to research, and develop simple recipes for things we crafters use every day! And then to share them with us is so generous! I thank you for your time, your intelligence and your generosity. Kudos kiddo!Mama Behrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12468992985341864131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-76867136643280849852017-04-21T09:21:09.750-07:002017-04-21T09:21:09.750-07:00Hi! I am wondering if you know if there is any way...Hi! I am wondering if you know if there is any way to make home made alcohol inks thicker? Thanks in advance xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634509735676647135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-37543523898326085182016-07-30T00:54:33.270-07:002016-07-30T00:54:33.270-07:00The problem is the Mod Podge, which has a varnish ...The problem is the Mod Podge, which has a varnish in it, along with the glue. When making shimmer mists you need to use a binder only, which is what Elmer's glue is. Watered down Elmer's glue is NOT the same as Mod Podge, because of the Varnish in the Mod Podge. It's the Varnish that ruined the mini misters. The biggest myth in the diy craft world (and I try to diy ALL my suppliesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332165765309152802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-87610392052185384192016-07-29T09:55:24.469-07:002016-07-29T09:55:24.469-07:00Wow...your article lives on after almost 4 1/2 yea...Wow...your article lives on after almost 4 1/2 years and you are still helping other artists! I just found it on Pinterest and loved it, I read every last comment,too. There's even great tips there. Thank you for so graciously sharing your free instructions, advice,and tips. I am a "young at heart" artist with a brain disease, only 43 years old, and living out my lifelong dream of GiraffeGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717804652969716106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-17260972341175335562016-07-23T05:15:42.822-07:002016-07-23T05:15:42.822-07:00Hi Brigit,thank you so very much for sharing your ...Hi Brigit,thank you so very much for sharing your great ideas. I'm so glad I found you on pinterst. Mathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03088664054096227873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-78914362259143932182016-06-27T11:43:47.116-07:002016-06-27T11:43:47.116-07:00Excellent tutorials. I'm needing something I ...Excellent tutorials. I'm needing something I can apply with a craft/art brush. Will these work for that? I have sent your URL to my grandson who does spray paint art. I know he'll want to try these!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215231683003594828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-48715561311627464992016-05-02T18:55:08.930-07:002016-05-02T18:55:08.930-07:00Yes, they can be mixed ahead of time. As for shel...Yes, they can be mixed ahead of time. As for shelf life ... not sure. None of the items contain anything that could go bad any time soon. Rubbing alcohol, glue, water - all keeps a pretty long time!<br />Birgit Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-29289122804240066412016-05-02T18:23:36.644-07:002016-05-02T18:23:36.644-07:00Birgit,
I love these recipes and the fact that the...Birgit,<br />I love these recipes and the fact that they are so much cheaper and I love savings ideas, especially in craft work. Can these be mixed ahead of time; i.e., what is the shelf life?<br />Jill - Denham Springs, LouisianaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15203859473173191897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-86893098691807714742016-04-10T10:06:51.707-07:002016-04-10T10:06:51.707-07:00Hi Barb, as I've mentioned before, I wouldn...Hi Barb, as I've mentioned before, I wouldn't use the above for any kind of serious or precious art work, since there are just too many variables. I would imagine they fade, since we're dealing with food coloring here, essentially, and they don't tend to be formulated for color fastness. <br /><br />However, there are fixative and UV protection sprays on the market. They aren'Birgit Kerrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438221963298913119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-91765354903960859852016-04-10T10:02:13.365-07:002016-04-10T10:02:13.365-07:00Hi!! Just like everyone else I would like to thank...Hi!! Just like everyone else I would like to thank you for your coloring ideas!! My question is if you use these colors on types of paper and they are exposed to the sunlight, will they fade? I'm sure there is a degree of fading but do you know of any spray or anything that will preserve the color? Any ideas would be useful. Thank you!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18299259659874608282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6825873049214102812.post-48535172221457383352016-04-10T09:58:20.107-07:002016-04-10T09:58:20.107-07:00Hi!! Just like everyone else I would like thank yo...Hi!! Just like everyone else I would like thank you for your coloring ideas!!!! My question is if you use these on any types of papers and they are exposed to sunlight do the colors fade? I'm sure they probably fade to a degree but is there something you can spray on them to preserve the color?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18299259659874608282noreply@blogger.com