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Petri Art Effects: 2 Secret Weapons

Petri dish art is created by dropping alcohol ink into resin, creating colorful tendrils and patterns suspended inside the cured piece. While the results can seem unpredictable, a few simple adjustments can give you much more control.

In this tutorial, Edmonton artist Lilian of Magnetficent shares how timing and resin layers affect the final look. Using four sample pieces, she shows how to create different petri effects so you can get more consistent results.

If you've ever thought that achieving those beautiful petri dish effects was just down to random luck, this blog is for you!