Acrylic Batik

Here are three cards I made using the technique called Acrylic Batik.

Step 1

Stamp cardstock with background image using embossing ink. (The more detailed the image, the better.)

Step 2

Apply clear embossing powder, and heat to set.

Step 3

Dribble and drip acrylic paints onto the embossed panel.

Hint:
Craft paints work great for this technique, since they’re more runny.

Step 4

Using a stiff plastic card, such as a credit card or library card, scrape over the surface of the panel. Change the direction of your strokes, working the paint into the paper, in between the embossed areas. Keep scraping with short strokes in different directions, until your panel is filled in and the embossed design is visible.

Note:
The more you scrape, the more blended your colors will become, and the more noticeable your embossed pattern will be.

Step 5

Complete your card, using the finished panel as a background layer or mixed media base.

This is such a fun technique and it makes beautiful cards.  On the first card to the left, I used only two colors on white cardstock.  On the second card at the top right I used 3 colors on white cardstock.  The bottom card was done on black cardstock and I used only one color.  Give it a try.