Gel plate printing ideas

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What makes gel printing so much fun? Is it the magical way the layers build up? Is it the excitement of seeing what patterns stuff from around the house can make? Is it that no two prints are exactly alike? Yes to all of those and so many many more reasons! I’ve put together a free […]

What are the dos and don'ts of gel printing? It's all here along with gel printing resources, a downloadable guide and free videos!

What happens when you add drops of alcohol inks on a gel plate? Fun and colorful prints! I’ve got a step-by-step video including how making 1 little change impacts what the final print looks like! Add your alcohol inks onto the gel plate. I love using Marabu inks for this because they are so vibrant […]

✨ Want to try a magical gelli plate technique that actually works? This EASY technique uses minimal supplies and gives stunning, layered results — even if you’re a beginner! 🎨 Learn how to collage ephemera like mixed media papers, vintage photos, right on our gelli plate to create unique, original art 👇 Click to watch the full tutorial and see the process step-by-step! #GelliPlate #ImageTransfer #ArtJournalIdeas #MixedMediaArt #DIYPrintmaking #GelPrinting #CreativeTechniques

Using Your Gel Prints, online workshop with Carolyn Dube #gelprinting

Looking for new surfaces to use with your gel plate? Gelli printing on tissue paper is so easy and you can get amazing results by keeping a few things in mind. There are so many surfaces that you can use with your gel plate, but each surface requires small adjustments in technique to get consistent results. Tissue paper is delicate, but it’s stronger than you might think. Using these techniques can you get consistent results every time!

When learning how to create gelli prints with inks, it can be hard to know which ink to choose. There are so many to choose from. What ink is the most vibrant? What inks will stain your gel plate? Today we will cover 5 popular inks and how they work with the gelli plate on

𝔹𝕚𝕣𝕘𝕚𝕥 𝕂𝕠𝕠𝕡𝕤𝕖𝕟-𝔹𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕚𝕟 🇳🇱 on Instagram: "The texture 💗 Printing with blister packs on my gel plate. One of the best pieces of trash there is 😄 What is your favorite “trash” to print with? I’m using @araacrylics on my @gelliarts gel plate. The corner is called a mini placement tool and available from gelliarts.com Paper is 200gr. copier paper. Happy weekend! Make it colorful 🌈💗"

𝔹𝕚𝕣𝕘𝕚𝕥 𝕂𝕠𝕠𝕡𝕤𝕖𝕟-𝔹𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕤𝕥𝕖𝕚𝕟 🇳🇱 on Instagram: "I just can’t stop making these flower prints. They are so much fun to make and they are getting better I think. In this print Chrysanthemums were turned into Daisies 😂 but I love the end result. The details and colors worked out so well! I might frame this one! 🖼️🌼 * For this print I used my 8”x10” @gelliarts gel printing plate and @araacrylics * I added a few drops of slow dry medium (Ara) in the first layer * I let…

Explore creative Gelli Plate Printing Ideas and Techniques with our guide, featuring unique methods and materials for stunning art projects.

What is the “right” way to monoprint with a stencil? Do you put the paint on the gel plate first or do you put the stencil on first? Both ways work wonderfully which means however you want to print with a stencil is the right way! What about the size of the stencil and gel plate? […]

“What do you do with your gel prints?” Or some iteration of that is the most common question I am asked in workshops or on social media. People who already work with other art media are probably less likely to inquire, but gel printing is a very accessible art technique. You only need a plate, brayer, paper, and paints

A course that combines textile techniques with gel plate printing. Creating textures and prints on both paper and fabric, often simultaneously!

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It's actually quite easy to DIY my own homemade gel (gelli) plate and I have so much fun mono-printing my own photos! 🤩 I created this beautiful print from a photo I took in Chicago. I used a home made gelatin plate, a laser photo and acrylic paints to image transfer the photo.

Kari Gibson Art on Instagram: "Day 90! I love this print, it came out so beautifully. #the100dayproject #the100dayproject2024 #100daysofprintmakingathome #gelprints #gelliprinting #gelliplate #gelprinting #gelplate #gelpress #gelprint #karigibsonart #monotype #botanicals #botanicalart #printingplants"