🎥 Ink in Motion: Creating with Alcohol Inks & Watercolor on Mineral Paper 🎨

Note about working with alcohol inks:
Work in a well-ventilated area, preferably outdoors, when working with alcohol inks. A mask or respirator is also recommended.

Items that Karen is using:
Mineral Paper pads https://shop.yasutomo.com/collections...
--- 6" x 8" pad, 150 gsm (JMP100) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/mi...
--- 9" x 12" pad, 150 gsm (JMP200) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/mi...
--- 11" 14" pad, 150 gsm (JMP400) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/mi...
--- 11" x 14" pad, 240 gsm (JMP400G) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/mu...
Mineral Paper Boards (JMPB3) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/mi...
Karen mentioned her video, How to Make Stunning Pocket Fold Envelopes:    • How to Make Stunning Pocket Fold Envelopes  
Karen mentioned Liberty Grove Paper Arts' video, Hedi Kyle's Diagonal Pocket Fold:
   • Hedi Kyle's Diagonal Pocket Fold  
Piñata Alcohol Inks from Jacquard (not sold by Yasutomo) https://www.jacquardproducts.com/pina...
--- Señorita Magenta, Copper, Coral, Mantilla Black
Picasso alcohol inks (not sold by Yasutomo)
Ranger Alcohol Inks (not sold by Yasutomo) in colors Laguna, Glacier https://rangerink.com/collections/tim...
Triangles Stencil by Elizabeth St. Hilaire (not sold by Yasutomo) https://www.joggles.com/stencils/jogg...
91% isopropyl alcohol (any brand; not sold by Yasutomo)
Needle tip dropper bottles (not sold by Yasutomo) - similar can be found on Amazon https://a.co/d/7diDYTu
Giotto Rocket Air Blaster (not sold by Yasutomo; Karen bought hers from Amazon https://a.co/d/9u4FVt4)
Fusion brushes (FS series) https://shop.yasutomo.com/collections...
JudiKins MicroGlaze (not sold by Yasutomo)
X-acto Knife (not sold by Yasutomo)
Bamboo Folding Tool (OBF-7) https://shop.yasutomo.com/products/or...
Karen mentioned Hedi Kyle's book, The Art of the Fold https://www.artofthefold.com/
Karen used the Art Glitter Institute's Designer Dries Clear Adhesive Glue https://www.artglitter.com/products/ddc
Signature (inner book dimensions): 5 1/4" x 4"
Dorland's Wax by Jacquard (not sold by Yasutomo) https://www.jacquardproducts.com/dorl...

Discover the expressive potential of ink on Mineral Paper in this vibrant art session with artist Karen Elaine! 🎨
Watch as watercolor and alcohol inks come alive on this unique, tree-free surface — blending, blooming, and creating unexpected beauty through spontaneous flow and layered color.

This experience is all about creative exploration, letting go of control, and embracing the joy of process-based art.

🌟 What you’ll learn:
• How Mineral Paper responds to wet media
• Alcohol vs. watercolor ink behavior and control
• Layering techniques to create depth and movement
• Tips for working with spontaneous flow

🌿 Perfect for:
• Mixed media artists
• Ink and watercolor lovers
• Creators exploring intuitive, expressive techniques

📚 For more inspiration, visit our blog:
https://shop.yasutomo.com/blogs/projects

📍 Watch the full session here:
🔗 https://youtube.com/live/wBotw31L_zQ?...
📺 On the Yasutomo YouTube Channel
   / @yasutomoartorigami  

🗓️ *Streamed Live on Friday, July 11, 2025*
🕑 *2:00 PM (PDT) / 5:00 PM (EDT)*

#YasutomoArt #KarenElaine #MineralPaper #LiveArt #AlcoholInk #WatercolorInk #MixedMediaArt #YouTubeLive #CreativeExploration #Yasutomo_art

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