A new gel printing tool from the hardware store

The hardware store is a great place to find pattern making tools for gel printing! The dryer vent duct work makes wonderful thin lines on a print. Blog post at bit.ly/2zjS0BD
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I’m Carolyn Dube - a mixed media art adventurer who takes the intimidation out of supplies so that you can find freedom through creativity. Play with every color of the rainbow, avoid rules whenever possible, and let the little kid inside of you free through art.
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[@teribertt]

There is stone that looks like this: rainbow tourmaline. So pretty!

[@flypanfly]

Thank you for sharing this mark maker - gonna try it with fabric!

[@TrumblebeeMom]

This is brilliant, and I even have a big hunk of dryer vent in the garage that the installers messed up. I knew I would find a use for it!

[@AmyStamper]

Guess I'll be hitting the hardware store tomorrow! My niece is coming to visit this weekend. She's crafty, so I'm going to show her the Joy's of gel printing!

[@KimberleyB]

I really enjoy your videos! Your commentary is fun and informative.

[@debbiesjournals4550]

What a fantastic idea and I love the effect!

[@allthumbs3792]

Love that pin stripe look, great tool find, Carolyn!

[@debblws1961]

One of my favorite ideas that you've had. I'm going to try this. Thanks.

[@janecameron7498]

What a great idea and I love the end result. Love that colour mix as well.

[@cindyburns7667]

great video, wonderful idea, thank you for sharing this project

[@kimbazzani8697]

Cool idea with the dryer vent tubbing your ideas are awsome :)

[@robingasser1262]

Wonderful idea!!

[@nanciring8235]

Gorgeous!! I need to just go around the house and grab anything with texture!!🌈❤️

[@MaryThompson63]

This is a great technique. Thanks!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

I love it! Makes beautiful patterns. =)

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Carolyn that’s really awesome.....what a great result you got.......I really love 💕 this...I also really love 💗 metallic paints. xxx Mags

[@PattiHutch]

Cool idea!!!!

[@ticklishmoose]

Carolyn- I enjoy your videos so much! I’m addicted to gelli, and I can’t believe I missed something this cool to use on it!! You can bet I’m off to the hardware store in the morning.... lol! Your reminders that art is play has helped me so much on my journey. Just a few weeks ago I was experimenting with some distress ink pads on my plate, and did NOT get the desired results. Disgusted, I set the tags aside until inspiration for my OOPS arrived, and they turned out in the end to be some of my most favorite pieces I’ve done. Now if I could replicate it! Lol!! Thanks for keeping it fun 😁

[@robinalcorn5140]

Brilliant!

[@nathaliepeignieux4349]

Superbe 😍 merci pour toutes ces idées 😉 j'adore 😘 biz

[@charalson3023]

Great technique! I am IN LOVE with your flat files in the background - store bought or homemade?? Would love a tour of your studio😊

[@kreativbienchen7828]

super idea

[@bonniekitt1]

Great! Now I have to go buy some dryer vent! LOL Loved this technique. By the way, here’s a challenge for you. How about figuring out how to make your own version of that fabulous purple color? Looks like it could be fun!

[@melindamorgan1736]

I had often wondered why there was seldom purple in your ‘rainbow’ pieces!!

[@jomyron8351]

I would like to take your pouring class. Any discounts soon?

[@CarolynDube]

Hi Jo- the early bird discount has ended so none coming up in the near future.

[@kikidodson4c4l51]

You can order direct from Plaza Arts...shipping was a bite but if you spend enough it is free. I had to have it too! www.plazaart.com/paint/acrylic-paints-mediums/plaza-acrylics-mediums/plaza-studio-acrylic-neon

[@CarolynDube]

I have a Plaza Arts store that I go to every now and then and they have not had the same color in the tube with the same name- for over 6 months- it is like the formula changed :(

[@joniallen6880]

It looks like you used more than just two colors!