Monday, 26 October 2020

Dendritic Prints using acrylic paint

I recently watched a Joggles video on creating Dendritic Prints using acrylic paint and loved the effect.
 
The meaning of Dendritic is having a branch form resembling a tree, which is what you get when you put acrylic paint sandwiched between two pieces of plastic and separate them.
To get your print separate the plastic sheets and then place your card stock on the paint.

 
These are such easy cards to make, perfect for topping up your stash for Christmas, especially as you get 2 prints for every sandwich of acrylic paint.
I used Art Alchemy Opal Magic paint, it has a wonderful shimmer and mixed golds or opals with the base colour. this one is a mix of opal green and blue.


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Card Recipe
Stamps: Tim Holtz
Paper: 110lb White, Black
Ink: Versafine Claire Nocturn
Accessories: Acrylic paint (Art Alchemy Opal Magic), Clear Embossing Powder, clear plastic sheet
Techniques: Heat Embossing

22 comments:

Susan said...

That Art Alchemy paint is beautiful - "Opal Magic" is the perfect name for it - what a gorgeous colour. And what a perfect background for those images.

nancy littrell said...

Gorgeous background using your new Dendritic Print technique with the gorgeous Art Alchemy "Opal Magic" acrylic paint. TFS the link to the technique. Looks like fun and easy inky background technique, Christine. I must try. Love and Hugs..Nancy

Trina P. said...

Such a cool technique with even cooler results. Beautiful artsy cards.

Bonnie said...

Wow! What an awesome background, Christine! I don't have any metallic acrylic paint. I wonder if a little Perfect Pearls or Shimmer paint worked in would give the same effect? I'll have to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration!

Whisper said...

Ooooo what a simply stunning CAS Xmas scene and thanks for joining us at Octobers Rudolph Days Challenge, Luv Sam x

Brenda in IN said...

I just watched the video and how cool is that! You got such a beautiful background using that Opal Magic paint. The shimmer is lovely. Oh my, one more thing to do!

nancy littrell said...

I just watched the video on this cool Dendritic Print technique. Thank you again Christine for sharing. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Mac Mable said...

Ohhh ....another fun technique for me to try Christine. A stunner of a card and thank you for the inspiration x.

Nstiz said...

Oh my gosh I just love the icy effect from this technique as well as your color choices. Your choice of stamps is so perfect for this too. There is always something to be learned from your posts. Thanks for sharing! This is amazing!

Loll said...

Gorgeous mix of colours and products to get these amazing backgrounds, Christine. Fun way to make two quick backgrounds. xx

aussie aNNie said...

Absolutely gorgeous, been MIA at times, life issues. xx

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A fantastic card and what look like a great technique too. Thank you for joining the Rudolph Days Challenge this month.

Sue xx

Ros Crawford said...

Well I learned something new... What a clever technique and your result is amazingly beautiful TFS!

SmilynStef said...

what an awesome technique to create your lovely background ... so very glad you joined our Creature Feature at Jingle Belles.

scrappymo! said...

I always learn so much from your pasts! This is a very cool technique on your card.
The background is superb as well!

Thanks for taking part in the October Rudolph Days Challenge.

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, I love this! It's not only interesting looking, it has a lot of texture, too. I jotted down your instructions. Thank you! Beautiful card!

BożenA said...

WOW! What a fantastic background, Christine. I love the unique effect. Bonnie asked if this effect could be achieved with other paints ... I used to experiment with Inka Gold and it had a similar effect. But Inka Gold has sharp colors, and it's not quite the same thing.

LeslieT said...

Wow, oh wow. Absolutely gorgeous background! Need to try this! Thanks so much for sharing with us in our challenge over at Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog this month! We appreciate you joining us!
Hugs,
Leslie, MLCCB DT
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Papercraft Boutique said...

Thank you for sharing another new fun technique, Christine! Your background is fabulous! The Opal dendric effect is perfect for the winter sky. Love it!
Hideko xx

Helen said...

Beautiful card - love the paint technique you use for the background!
Thanks so much for playing at the ABC Christmas Challenge!
Helen x

Wei said...

Just stunning! Thanks for playing along with us at ABC Christmas Challenge. Looking forward to seeing your creative projects in the future galleries again.

lauren bergold said...

oh my gosh, such a pretty card, love that handsome deer! thanks for joining our Creature Feature at Jingle Belles!