Meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. Our gel printing plate looks and feels like gelatin, but is durable, reusable and stores at room temperature. Because it depends on what look you want as well as what paints feel most comfortable to you. Recently i was doing a short demo to a group of friends at an art retreat and got a big surprise. Gelli arts gel printing plates are ideal for mixed media art, cardmaking, artist trading cards, and more. Mar 23, 2018 watch birgit as she shows us how you can use old book pages and all kinds of magazines for resist printing. Simply rub onto the plate and wipe clean with a paper towel. Book number 12 in the 50 book project is a double pamphlet binding, which honestly i love and create all the time. For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the gelli arts gel printing plate is a dream come true. Be a scientist like the girl in the book jobs of a preschooler with this experiment from fantastic fun and learning this experiment can be done by lower grade students such as kindergartners and first graders. Our gel printing plate looks and feels like gelatin, but is durable, reusable and.
First i compared the stampendous and gelli arts plates, and then of course i wondered how i could make my own. Jul 22, 2015 gelli printing is one of my favorite painting techniques and it is so much fun. Well, there is a recipe involved but you wont want to eat it. Things like textured wheels on toy cars, patterned bottoms of. Watch birgit as she shows us how you can use old book pages and all kinds of magazines for resist printing. Gelli arts recommends using acrylic paints when monoprinting with their plate. The monotype printing process is something that got me really excited about art over 20 years ago. In gelli plate printing, joan bess inventor of the concept for the gelli arts gel printing plate unleashes the fun through more than 50 stepbystep projects. What to know gelli arts gelli arts gel printing plate. If you dont have a gelli plate or a huge collection of gelli plate prints, you can always use bought background papers or backgrounds you have made using other mixed media technique, like credit card printing or found object painting. These plates may be easily cleaned with gel hand sanitizer or soap and water. Resist printing with gelli arts plates, books, and magazines. Gelli dos and donts the gel printing plate is made of a unique plastic that contains mineral oil.
Allow them to choose their own lollipops so that the experiment is personalized specifically to them. Home mini printing plates are perfect for book arts, journaling. Gelli plate printing, demystified printmaking techniques. Ive been on a mission to find new ways to use the prints that ive made. Dec 17, 2016 well, back to talking about suzanne mcneills gelli printing book. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Other monotypes using glass, plexiglass or metal plate are welcome as. How to use a gelli printing plate for card making snapguide. To protect the printing surface when you are storing your plate, cover both sides of the plate with a plain white sheet of copy paper. Plus, she features a gallery with over 20 examples by top artist who share a brief description of their process. I recommend it to any printmakers who use a gelli plate. One alternative was to make your own printing plate using gelatine but this was a messy and time consuming activity, so the clever girls over at gelliarts have created a nonperishable alternative to gelatine plates the gelli plate. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office.
Gelli arts printmaking plates are innovative and revolutionary plates for monoprinting and mixed media art. Rinse and gently pat the gel printing plate dry with a paper towel. Jan 01, 2015 cleaning your gelli plate gelli plate basics 5 introduction 6 pa r t 1 gettingstartedwithgelli 8 pa r t 2 gellitechniques 16 conclusion 110 contributor gallery 112 glossary 8 resources 140 index 142 about the author 143 the gelli arts gel printing plate is a unique and ideal surface for monoprinting without a press. I found out about the gelli printing plate at the beginning of 2012. Stamps, stencils, and scrapers, are just a few of the options for creating interesting prints. May 2, 2019 these videos are all created by enthusiastic artists who love to use and teach with the gelli arts printing plates. I have used glass to draw into and press object into, i have used oil based inks, and a printing press using perspex as a printing plate. Gelli printing is monoprinting using a gel printing plate. This is not a project and templates book, but a technique book. Change can be a good thing when it comes to the creative process.
It is easy to make fun textures with these gelli arts gel printing plates with bubble wrap, plastic grids, foam stamps, stencils, leaves and string to create interesting imagery on your plate. You can use a handmade or premade gelli plate and acrylic paints for these printing techniques. Printing with a gelli plate is an intriguing process that results in beautiful, oneofakind, handprinted papers with amazing colors, textures, and layers. Gelli plate gelli plate uk textile art mixed media. We are in love with birgits book that has all the prints from her gel printing challenge this is such a great idea to keep all of your prints in one place. Gelli arts gel printing plate gelli arts backgrounds with. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. You can use a handmade gelli plate or a commercial plate. Gelli plate monoprints since i bought my gelli plate i dont think ive used any designer paper. Create a mini book with the gelli arts card printing kit youtube. Grab your acrylic paint stash for an easy to clean art activity and fun art lesson plan. Each time i am finished using it i rinse off all of the paint flecks still sticking to the gelli plate and then break up the gelli into pieces and microwave for 2 12 minutes.
So i simplified them so that the measurements were. Making your own gelatinglycerin plate sharon giles art. Which is crazy but i really love making my own paper and the fact that it all matches my paints is a terrific bonus. The printing paper used in the video is staples card stock 110 lb. They are easy to clean and always ready for printing.
The gratification is immediate, and the prints are too cool. Written by joan bess, the creator of the gelli plate, it is a prime source of information. These printmaking plates look and feel like gelatin, but are durable. Baby wipe products can also be used to clean your gel printing plate. On some of the comments on the documented life project facebook page, i was noticing people talk about using a gelli plate. For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the gelli arts gel printing plate is a. Homemade permanent gelatin plate lynda heines fabric design. First of all, i want to say i absolutely love my gelli arts gel printing plate and i use it a lot. This year ive made a number of gelli print books and ive got quite a few questions. The surface is sensitive to capture more detail and texture, and engineered to work better and without the use of a press. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Place gelli plate on a flat, covered working surface, and place small dots of paint onto the plate. Below are links to previous party tutorials using the gelli plate. When monoprinting on a gelli plate the technique is simple and the gratification is immediate. Permanent gelli printing plates are made by gelli arts you can order directly from them at.
Ill show you 9 easy ways to use your gel plate for fun printed papers that can be used in cards or mixedmedia paper crafts projects. When you are finished printing, we recommend you clean your gelli plate and pat it dry with a paper towel. If you havent tried gelli printing yet, this book will guide you through. The ability for even those who dont feel very artistic to make monoprints that are layered and painterly is addicting.
Do not place the gel plate on a porous surface or anything with texture this will permanently imprint the surface of the plate. For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the gelli arts gel printing plate is a dream. Gelli printing an easy art project youll want to do. First she rolls out a thin layer of one or more colors on the plate, making sure to have. Its marsha here with another summer gel printing project you can create with limited supplies and is also super fun to do with kids. To say that we enjoyed printmaking with our plates is an enormous understatement. Head over to birgits page to see the rest of the book. I use and recommend speedball brayers to roll paint across the surface of the gelli plates. In the video, provided below, discover one of her many amazing acrylic tips and tricks. The white fabric i used was very very affordable, actually might be called cheap. One of my crafting friends had admired my colourful gelli print backgrounds. Here, we have created the first print which will be used for the colour of my. But i feel guilty because its so simple and easy, it feels like cheating. Anyone else out there have eleventy billion gelli plate prints waiting to be used.
Use any brand acrylic paints, fluid or thick, for different results. Even without stencils or stamps, you can make awesome i was sitting at my desk the other day, wanting to make something in my art journal but unsure of what. In the past i have tried different types of mono printing. Gelli plate printing video by samantha kira harding. With the year winding down, i thought it would be appropriate to celebrate these versatile sprays and their stunning results on the gel plate. Monoprinting has been around in many forms for a long time. Gelli printing with young friends anyone who has tried gelli printing with the new gelli plates from gelli arts has fallen in love with the technique.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Gelli arts gel printing plates blick art materials. Gelli printing plates by gelli arts can be used to make prints that add a beautiful texture and layers on journal pages, as well as create a bold print effect without the time and effort of a press. Buy the book and a gelli printing plate too and you will enjoy many hours of art making. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Flexible and easy to use, these revolutionary printing plates look and feel like a gelatin monoprinting plate yet theyre durable, reusable, and can be stored at room temperature. In this free video, samie aka journal girl shows us an array of inventive art journaling ideas using minimal materials. Be careful to smooth out the paper with your hands to ensure there are no air bubbles in between. All you need to start gelli printing is a gelli plate and some acrylic plates. With sticky foam and foam plates, it is simple to create a dozen original markmaking tools in a day. The youtube video from gelliarts clearly states that the technique doesnt always work. Diy gelli printing monoprinting without a press a tutorial. Make sure you have plenty of paper towels and baby wipes or a cloth and spray bottle of water on hand to clean up the plates at the end of printing.
Printmaking plates by gelli arts cheap joes art stuff. What to do with your gelli plate prints mixed media art. Gel printing plate looks and feels like gelatin, but is durable, reusable and stores at room temperature. See more ideas about gelli plate printing, gelli printing and gelli arts. For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the gelli arts gel printing plate is. I decided to go through my gelli prints, and while i did i realized i didnt have any s gelli printing with minimal stuff see more. You can incorporate different tools and techniques to get even more variations. Monoprinting with gelli arts gelli plates mixed media art.
A supersensitive, nontoxic gel surface picks up the finest details making it easy to play with textures and layers. Sep 12, 2014 i have learned new techniques from the book and have several more things from it i want to try. Remove the two protective plastic sheets from your gelli plate, set them aside, and put the plate on a piece of freezer paper that is taped down to the work surface. Gelli arts printmaking plates are innovative and revolutionary plates for printing art. For this months colorful gelli print party im sharing how i print on fabric using the gelli plate. You never know what youre going to get, and i love the myriad of textures and patterns. Some paint pigments can stain or discolor the gel plate.
Gelli arts gel printing plates have the appearance and feel of gelatine, but are durable, reusable and can be stored at room temperature. How to use a gelli printing plate for card making gelli arts printing plates work hand in hand with rubber stamps. I had never heard of it and our local craft stores did not have one. Buy products such as gelli arts gel printing plate 8x10 inch at walmart and save. Gelli print note book tutorial vintage page designs. So for example, really cool print that i made if i do say so my with the round plate and so i kinda really pickles it to use some household items that i picked up and used but this or print turned into something in my art journal.
My demo photos are with me using acrylics and paper but it works exactly the same with fabric paint and fabric. Our gel printing plates look and feel like gelatin, but are durable, reusable and store at room temperature. Personally, i usually clean my gelli plate between 2 prints to keep it sticky, but. I like using jacquard textile paint when i make fabric prints. Polygel gel press printmaking plates allow artists to create beautifully detailed mixed media artwork and craft projects, no press needed. If you love your gelli plate, youre going to love this book. Jo lawson here with my favorite new product from 2019 distress oxide ink sprays and, of course, the amazing gelli plate. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. Gelli printing takes mixed media art creations to another level, but its an easy art project youll want to do.
Monoprinting with a gelli printing plate i love monoprinting. You could also do this with driedused corn cobs and toss it all out when done. With a brayer, gelli plate, deli wrap, bristol paper, and a lovely assortment of transparent and opaque acrylics in her arsenal, follow along as chris demonstrates how to create intriguing color combinations and patterns. High quality gelli plate inspired greeting cards by independent artists and designers from around the world. One of my favorite uses for homemade collage papers is to take blank notecards and make semihandmade greeting cards. These nontoxic, latexfree gel printing plates are easy. Jan 23, 2014 i am still using the first plate batch i made in january nine months ago. I have used heavier fabrics and they work well also. Rubbing paint off gelli plate onto paper anyone who has tried gelli printing with the new gelli plates from gelli arts has fallen in. The revolutionary printing plate that enables a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking now has its own guidebook. As the gel plate is used it is normal for it to lose its gloss finish and become matt and cloudy.
This is written by the woman who owns the company that makes the plates, so it is straight from the source. The illustrations are excellent and the book is well written. Good instructional and inspirational book about gelli plate monoprinting. For this exercise, i used two types of stamps printing with natural. May 29, 2014 can you use fabric on the gelli plate. Share what youve made printing in the colorful playground.
Jul 01, 2015 what is the best paint for gelli printing. Any acrylic paint will work and different paints behave differently. I am happy printing on paper for collage fodder, printing on fabric for a quilt, printing a quickie tshirt, or just enjoying being creative. A gelli plate is a clear gelatinous slab that you roll acrylic paint onto and use to pull prints from. This group is for sharing your work, your success or struggles, tips and techniques for printing with gelli or gelatin plate. If youre brand new to the gelli plate, heres a place to get started including figuring out what size plate is for you and what kinds of paints to use with the gelli plate. I bought this book because i am a novice at gelli printing. The creative possibilities are endless with these reusable gel monoprinting plates. Place the paperfabric on top of the printing plate and smooth it out nicely to get an even print. Monoprinting with the gelli arts printing plate is a great way to enjoy a day of art, creating prints both simple and elaborate with paint, paper, and a few tools. The basics of monoprinting with a gelli plate by jodi ohl. Ill be picking up a used copy as reference for some of the more complicated. The materials are commonly available and acrylic paints are easy to use. However, last year when i saw this video by the frugal crafter on how to make a permanent gelatin plate, i just had to try it.
Out of the recipes i found, the measurements were confusing ounces to tablespoons. Award winning gelli arts printing plates in action. Well, back to talking about suzanne mcneills gelli printing book. Synopsis meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. Gelli printing without a brayer when doing this processkeep in mind that any blobs of paint on the plate will squish out when printed and can form a thick splat on your print. Flexible and easy to use, these revolutionary printing plates look and feel like a gelatin monoprinting plate.
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