Xpandaprint Sample Xpandaprint is an interesting painting and printing medium, which is heat extended, to produce a raised 3-dimensional surface, giving exciting sculptural effects. After expansion, it can be coloured in many ways, especially using everyday materials - no special equipment needed. Below, Xpandaprint applied to fabric using a printing block, expanded with a heat gun, painted with Stewart Gill 'Alchemy' paints, and rubbed with Treasure Gold.