Dendritic Monoprinting Experiments - A Month Of Fun Mixed Media Techniques!

[@sandyfranklin1123]

Love the idea of getting two prints that are nearly identical so you can make a double sided postcard or trading card!

[@barbaracabrera207]

Wow,...they turned out so well. Really different look. Imagination gone WILD!!

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

Nina I like this very much. to use different materials with paint on it and the structure on the black paper is really beautiful.

[@cindihoskins5728]

Oh Nina, the black ones are so gorgeous!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

It’s such a fascinating technique 💕

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Those black ones are really stunning! I really like the blobs, too. Gorgeous work, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susan. The metallic ones are my favourites too 💕

[@lyninraleigh1389]

I love dentritic printing. That black card stock😍 immediately got me thinking of the beautiful Christmas cards those could make with the right color card/paint combo. Even a pearly white on blue would be beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I always think Christmas when I see these patterns. I think I will be using this for my cards this year 💕

[@kmwwrench]

Oooh. Those metallics on black are gorgeous.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kathy, they are pretty aren’t they 💕

[@tuthillg]

Love the prints on the black paper! So pretty! TFS the inspiration, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Gail. Dendritic patterns are fascinating aren’t they 💕

[@ritaharker4466]

Wow! What an easy but effective technique and a great way of making different backgrounds. I must say I like the first one you did best as I loved the green, it was so delicate and pretty. xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Sometimes we just need to play don’t we. I think you will find this fascinating Rita. Enjoy 💕

[@amandashannon9347]

Mono printing is so much fun and the dendritic type makes very interesting branch patterns. I haven’t tried it using black paper! Yours turned out gorgeous 😘

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Yes, it is a lot of fun. Thanks ?Amanda 💕

[@LiterarySnob]

Even though you were basically doing the same thing to each platform they all turned out so differently! Such a fun thing to play with!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Robyn , a mad scientist at heart 😘

[@MaryMadeAJournal]

Great prompt...I really appreciate your showing us the difference in results based on material used in the “squishing” process!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mary. Glad it was helpful 💕

[@elizabethhunt611]

I love the shapes the blobs formed Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

It’s fascinating isn’t it 💕

[@lauramurphy438]

Amazing prints. The metallic on the black papers are my favorites. Thanks for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks. Those are my favourites too 💕

[@emmbenn960]

Thanks for showing all the different ways to do this! Haven’t tried before. Love the prints you came up with.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Emm, it’s such a lot of fun 💕

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

Beautiful prints Nina, this reminds me of Cat Hand and Shannon indeed! It will be great to see your next step, thank you!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mieke. I had forgotten how much fun this technique is 💕

[@Scrapitydoodah]

Always fun making Dendritics. Nice that you showed different ways to achieve the effect xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lynne 💕 x

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Oooh the metallic paint looks lovely and shiny!! Lovely technique to try 💖🌼😁

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Its just so much fun 💕

[@elizabethhunt611]

I love how they all turn out differently.....the prints on black my favourite!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Yes, those are my favourite ones too as well as the green ones at the beginning. Happy Creating! I’m sure you will love experimenting with your paints this month 💕

[@eugenebellion9142]

Beautiful, Nina. And such a fun process.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Eugene. It is fun and addictive too 😘

[@lindsey8480]

this is lovely on the last one you did in the glass frame it is like a winter theme where snow has fallen on trees branches and the back ground is a night theme ...love it

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lindsey, I love experimenting like this. I like the ones on black card stock too 💕

[@bonnerdebbie]

They are beautiful Nina, this looks like fun. I will be raiding the cupboard later to see what I have to use. Thanks I look forward to seeing what you do with them. Have a great day.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I had a blast Debbie and I hope you will too 💕

[@kaynixon8356]

I have never heard of this... so it's all new to me... thank you for sharing and I love the effects you created... :)

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Its such a lot of fun Kay. Enjoy 💕

[@LauraMe...]

Wow! Absolutely beautiful prints! ❤

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Laura, it was fun 💕

[@anniefaint6373]

These are lovely Nina, and looks like fun ,,xxx 👏💕😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Annie, it really was 💕 xxx

[@kimbain4368]

This is such a cool technique! Will be great with mixed media. Thanks for sharing!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kim. Happy Creating 💕

[@sherrydmyterko-tramp8654]

They turned out great. Thank you for sharing this process.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sherry. I hope you’ll try it as it’s so much fun 💕

[@joeyhoney1]

Very cool! Cheers from 🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta🇨🇦

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

This is so much fun. I hope you’ll give it a try 💕

[@KylieCooStudio]

Great results Nina

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kylie. Such a fun technique isn’t it 💕

[@carinas-potpourri]

Hi Nina, the results are terrific.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Carina 💕

[@suddeninspirations8184]

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@lindahigham5317]

Hello 👋😊 examples are so great thank you for sharing I just love the glass one on the black papers stay safe and be careful 🙏✍️🎨🖌️💌

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Linda, I will 💕

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nina, that’s really really awesome. I really really love 💕 those prints on black paper by far the best. I have two place mats for my dendritic printing and I’ve not done anything for a few years, so I’ve been inspired to try this out. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I hope you enjoy giving this another try, it’s always fascinating to see what you’ll end up with. Have a wonderful and creative week ❤️ xxx

[@kristymelgoza6380]

Gorgeous! Thanks for the prompt.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks for watching Kristy, I’m glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@mariefitzgerald9250]

Love the great textures and patterns. X

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Marie. This technique is such a lot of fun 💕

[@9liveslisa]

Why didn't I think of this? lol! Thanks for sharing!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I hope you’ll give it a try 💕

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Wow! These are fabulous!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you, Its such a fun technique isn’t it 💕

[@marijaorel7299]

That is very interesting. Thank you for showing this technique

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@CraftyClaire2020]

Wow I've learned something new I love these ❤️ thanks for sharing 😊 I think Ile be posting pics on FB soon x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Happy Creating 💕

[@thetapequeen5489]

I haven't made dendritic prints in a long while. I'm so glad you reminded me to make some more. The metallic prints on black are very striking. I'll be trying some later today. Blessings & hugs, Shell

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks ?Shell. I hope you’ve been having fun with this 💕

[@melaniebrown747]

What a great idea. Interested to see what you do with them xx.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

It’s fascinating isn’t it 💕 xx

[@debbieangelstar]

Stunning! What a great technique and such varied results. I would be interested to see how the final prints with the black card and arteza pearl paints scan into the computer and print out. This month is going to be epic! Thanks Nina. 💕💫

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debbie. I’m really excited to see what everyone comes up with this month. I will definitely try scanning the metallic ones in. Have a wonderful week 😘💕

[@woollysteph]

Lovely dendritic mono prints. I love this technique. It's great for a quick card background. Beautiful. Looking forward to seeing what you create with them. Thanks for sharing 💗

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Steph. I love simple playtime fun like this. It should be a fun month 💕

[@cindipatton1639]

Beautiful technique!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕

[@AuroraDawnWitchcraft]

Thank you for trying these out for us. I definitely love how the one done with the glass turned out.

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

What fabulous results. I've tried this once and I do believe it was a success, it might well have been when Cat Hand did it, but I can't for the life of me remember what I did it with lol. I've given hubby his instructions to find me some glass lol and he looked at me as though I'd lost my marbles, well I'm off to experiment with what I can find. See you in the FB group. Tfs xo

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

😂 Our husbands must despair with us at times for our strange requests 😂. Happy Creating 💕 xo

[@healingmagichands]

What fun! I can hardly wait to try this out. I can tell that I am going to get a whole bunch more papers in my stash. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Haha, there is no escaping that every expanding pile of painty papers! Happy Creating Ellie 😘

[@Maggiesplace48]

i love this technique, Your prints are so cool tfs Nina...Kia Kaha...

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Maggie, I hope you’ll play along too 💕

[@lindadouglas7429]

The last three black ones are my fav. I learned a lot from you. 🌷🌷

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Linda, I like those ones too and the green ones at the beginning. Happy Creating 💕

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

What a wonderful technique! I can't wait to try this out with some of the surfaces and papers that I have in my studio. I love all types of printmaking so I really appreciate you introducing me to this idea.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it Brenda. Happy Creating 💕

[@connieloe3618]

So clever!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Connie. I hope you’ll give it a try 💕

[@katharinazefert7637]

great technique and video thanks, nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I love how you are interpreting this one. Bravo ❤️

[@evelynrauseo467]

Another P.S. thanks for doing some in multiple colors. When I did mine I only used one color. The Arteza used in that way is gorgeous? So glad I have some metallic Arteza to play with when I revisit this technique. 😀😜👍🙏🤪

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Happy Creating Evelyn. The metallic ones are definitely my favourites 😘

[@sherrywright6634]

These are beautiful! I have never tried this technique. The results of yours are gorgeous. Can't wait to see what you come up with!💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Its such a lot of fun Sherry. Happy Creating 💕

[@maestra730]

great lesson! thank you!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 💕

[@evelynrauseo467]

Too bad you couldn’t hear my reaction when you lifted the black paper from the glass plates!!! Love the results you got. I first saw Shannon Green do this a couple years ago. I made the glass plates and edged with the duck tape and loved the results. I have used all my prints, and forgotten how much I enjoyed the process. I will have to use something other than the glass because I did not store them properly and they broke. Seeing your experiments I now have lots of alternatives!!!! Thank you so much for this lovely idea. The internet in my neighborhood has been off and on all month. They can’t seem to find the problem. While we had service this A.M. I am going to binge! LOL. TFS. I did. God bless and stay safe.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I loved seeing the results from the different things I used. The plexiglass worked very well and is much safer than glass. I loved this when Shannon introduced us to it a few years ago. Have a great weekend 😘

[@ednamorgan7827]

Ooh how interesting. This is going to be a fun month I think. I love these sorts of patterns. Many thanks, Nina.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I hope so Edna. Can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with 💕

[@kimberlybajorek1900]

I know what I’m going to playing with today. Love this!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Enjoy 💕💕💕

[@suzannebritton4409]

What an excellent idea to teach some techniques. This is really exciting - thankyou.💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Suzanne. I think we are in for some fun this month. Happy Creating 💕

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

I love dendritic printing and I can’t wait to see what you do with these❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Dawn 💕

[@cheryls_creative7048]

Oooh I love this! I saw Shannon green do this years ago and I’ve loved it ever since! I found the different materials you’ve used interesting, and so were the results. The black prints are stunning!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Cheryl, that’s definitely the mad scientist in me 😁💕

[@AtticTreasuresEtc]

I love this!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you. Hope you’ll give it a try 💕

[@martinmixedmedia2899]

A very interesting video and you managed to get some interesting prints. I have tried this before but was unhappy with my prints but I'll will have a go later.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Martin, I find this kind of thing fascinating. Good to see you’ve been experiment already 💕

[@cindycreateforlife]

Oh, this is going to be fun, I love abstract and patterns so I can’t wait!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Yes, me too. Happy Creating 😘

[@purplefairy1]

I never knew this was a thing! The results are amazing 💜🧚‍♀️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I hope you’ll play along as it’s such a lot of fun. Happy Creating 💕

[@marihop5117]

They turned out great Nina , I remember doing this ages ago and loved it . Tfs hugs xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Sometimes the simple techniques are the most fun aren’t they. Hugs 💕 xxx

[@rhondachapman3688]

What a great technique, I haven’t seen this before. Thank you for showing us this, it looks like heaps of fun 💜

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Oh it is Rhonda and be warmed as it’s highly addictive too 😘

[@58calangel]

Love these! I remember doing them once before with you on a previous prompt. Can't wait to see what everyone does with this prompt. Off to watch Kylie!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Alicia, I thought I had done this in the group before, but I can’t for the life of me remember when and can’t find the video either 💕

[@58calangel]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia hmmm, strange, I can't find it either, but I distinctly remember it! That's strange!

[@lenabot5961]

Good morning nina, another sunday...this is something I love doing, just seeing what happens and in the end having a mess on the table, paints, papers, materials and hopefully promising results to use for books, tags... looking forward to see how you are going to use them. Have a good week and see you soon, love lenaxxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Good morning Lena. I’m had a blast with this and my head is now spinning with ideas. I hope you too have a wonderful week 💕 xxxx

[@janewebster7661]

Love the black one the best they great will have to have a go. Iwould use some dies to cut butterfly and dragonfly out of them . But o ones which as most tuxture just outter frame. Just lovely.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Great idea to use dies 💕

[@April4YHWH]

Never heard of this before, they’re so lovely!! I was thinking of using my embossing machine to squish, careful to avoid any messes, of course, by encasing in a large storage bag. Even if my idea doesn’t work, it’ll be a great project to do with the kiddos.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I bet you’re kiddos will love it! Happy Creating 💕

[@jackieelliott2913]

Not seen this technique before, looking forward to having a go. Just love the blues on the black cardstock, great result.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Its such a lot of fun Jackie. Enjoy 💕

[@carinas-potpourri]

Hi Nina, next week the new calendars at Lidl are available in Germany.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks for the heads up Carina. I’ll look out for them 💕

[@artyinkyfingers]

How lovely and very different. Just wondering what the results would be like if you used 2 gel plates 🤔

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Michelle. I do hope you’ll try it as there’s only one way to find out. Happy Creating 💕

[@beleafitart2141]

Hi Nina! I have been able to fairly control the dendritic process to create birds, butterflies and dragonflies. I create art with these and sell the cards at a local shop. I was also inspired by the same KZbinrs that you were. I’m glad you are sharing the process with people in your video! (I have made a video of the process of making the birds, but I didn’t know if I could post it here. :)

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I am heading straight to your channel to see what you have been up to 💕

[@MissIdolize]

I appreciate that you tried various materials/surfaces. They all have some qualities and obviously some work better than others but I think (for example) bendy, soft 'sheets' will create different fractals than rigid sheets - like cling film or polythene (bag) compared to perspex, plexiglass or glass! (Not sure if cling film could be used in this technique but you never know..) Also the type, make and viscosity of paint, amount of added water or medium etc. can all contribute to the process and finished effect. Oh, and can't forget the paper or card used to take the print - and the pressure applied to get the print. So much to experiment with. Really interesting and exciting stuff to delve into. Thanks so much for your video on this! (Sorry - I'm off on a creative buzz now!) :o) note: artist Max Ernst used dendritic painting along with frottage and other techniques to create some magical works!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

😂 Glad this has got you thinking. It’s so much fun experimenting and as you have mentioned lots of different variables. Happy Creating 💕

[@MissIdolize]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia Aha!! 'Variables' - that's the word I was looking for! lol Thank you Nina

[@suefalls1600]

Pretty, pretty❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sue, they are aren’t they 💕

[@AtSusiesCottage]

I’ve no idea how I’ve managed to avoid this technique for so long!! I love the results you got Nina, definitely something new for me to try. I do sometimes wonder if I’m losing my marbles missing so much, or am I just not remembering!!! 🤔 tfs xxx💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Haha. I think the trouble is there are so many great & inspiring ideas that we just don’t have time to keep up with them all. Happy Creating 💕 xx

[@MissIdolize]

Hi Nina. Been watching this again. Wonder if 2 gel plates would work? Prob not. They'd probably stick together forever, lol! But I do think it could work using gel plate with acetate or plexiglass or something.. hmmm.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Give it a try and see 💕

[@devanntylor9798]

Playtime! 🤗

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Enjoy 😘

[@camillefulton7709]

OH NINA HOW INTERESTING, WHAT A GREAT IDEA, I'M GOING TO TRY THAT...THANKS SO MUCH. 💜 CAMILLE DOWN UNDER

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

It’s fascinating isn’t it. I hope you’ll have as much fun with this too 💕

[@krisgossett1570]

Question.. I'm not having much success. I think it is my cardstock. Should I be using the heavier stock? Mixed media paper? I sandwiched glass and also hard plastic.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Kim, it should work with any type of smooth paper or cardstock, but mixed media paper might be a bit too textured. You need to squish the glass or hard plastic together so the pattern is formed when you pull the plates apart. You need to lay the paper on the glass or plastic and rub over the card/paper very gently, otherwise you will flatten the pattern that was formed. I hope that helps 💕

[@krisgossett1570]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia Thanks. I'll keep trying.

[@quirkycat2489]

I am new to dendritic painting, I thought it was just a technique used in glass making for jewellery etc. I must have a play at this. I suppose anything firm and slippery x 2 would work. Anyway, shall have fun exploring possibilities!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Yes, pretty much anything firm, smooth and slippery. Have fun 💕

[@quirkycat2489]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia had a little go today with stamp blocks. Of course couldn't think where I hid the big box of paints! Luckily I found a couple and some gold glitter paint from the £1.00 shop, didn't think it would work but wow, really pleased with the results.

[@LadyInTheTree]

I had some pieces of glass saved from old picture frames. Never got around to using them ... was cleaning up my area not paying attention and cut my self on one of those corners! I was so upset I said nope and tossed them!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

You do need to be careful. That’s why I added the duck tape to mine and it’s much safer now. I hope you can find an alternative to use. Happy Creating 💕

[@minnahumble2294]

Lovett! Thanks PS - put a piece of duct tape or washi tape on the back side of your panels. It’s easier to pry them apart.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Minna, that’s a great idea 💕

[@purplenanna1272]

Oooh,those last ones are lush!… not something I have ever tried.Sometimes get similar effect to some of them just squishing to pieces of painty paper together 😊X

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Yes, the metallic ones are lovely aren’t they. I remember getting dendritic patterns using a magic sponge as well. Mod much fun 💕

[@sandyfranklin1123]

How about using freezer paper?

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Yes, freezer paper should work 💕

[@Wilma.B]

👋

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Wilma, I hope you’ll play along ❤️

[@karenholst8306]

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