Create the look of a realistic geode with some simple inking combined with a bit of glitter glue.
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Geode Technique
Apply Ocean Hybrid Ink to create an oval shape around the center of a white panel. Layer a second, larger oval of color around the first with Lagoon Ink. Overlap the inks to blend the colors.
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Complete the outside of the geode with an oval layer of Earth Ink.
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Apply a thick layer of Nuvo Drops or clear glitter glue to the center of the panel.
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Spread the drops around the center of the panel with a paintbrush. Set the panel aside to dry.
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Cut out the center of the panel with a craft knife, following the perimeter of the dried drops.
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Distress the edges of the trimmed piece with black ink.
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Draw a line around the Earth ink area with a gold colored pencil.
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Draw rings around the center of the panel using the shape of the cutout as a guide.
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Add white gel pen details to further define the layers of the geode.
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Card assembly
Trim Foam Adhesive Circles in half and apply to the back of the white panel, leaving a 1/4" reveal around the outside edge.
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Cover the back of the Nuvo Drop cutout with adhesive. (I used ATG adhesive.)
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Place the white panel onto your work surface with the foam facing up. Replace the cutout into the opening, adhesive side up. Remove the backing from the foam.
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Center a black panel onto the prepared white panel. Press firmly to bond with the adhesive.
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Mat the white panel with a Sea Breeze Turquoise panel and layer onto a Sea Breeze Pale Blue card base.
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Add the Cobblestone sentiment to complete the card.
![0519 Geode Technique Challenge #clubscrap #geode #nuvodrops #inks](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/0519-Geode-Technique-Challenge-Card-17.jpg)
Let's take a look at the completed card.
![0519 Geode Technique Challenge #clubscrap #geode #nuvodrops #inks](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/0519-Geode-Technique-Challenge-Card-22.jpg)
![0519 Geode Technique Challenge #clubscrap #geode #nuvodrops #inks](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0440/9602/8828/files/0519-Geode-Technique-Challenge-Card-20.jpg)
Now it is your turn! Please join us on the Facebook Chat Group in the 05/19 Technique Challenge post to upload your completed Geode Technique artwork in the comments section. Not a chat group member? Answer a few simple questions, and we will accept your request in no time!
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