Thanks for the Absolute Beginner video. Just FYI, the origins of Gel Plate printing, go back a long way. Hectograph printing (also called Gelatine Duplicators or Jellygraphs) date back to the 1870s, and in fairly common use in duplication until the early 20th Century when they became replaced by spirit duplicators and later mimeographs. Gelatine duplicators have an interesting wartime history in both world wars as the low technology needed and portability made them ideal for clandestine and field documents.
Coffee filters work great in place of deli paper. The upside to using coffee filters is that you can use them in other projects. They give a similar affect to using craft tissue paper.
Oh my gosh thank you so much! YT started recommending videos about gel plate printing and I watched them but I had no clue what I was watching. The results were amazing but I didn't know where to begin to do it myself. This answered all my questions!!
I just found you and am so grateful to have your video. It gets daunting watching a lot of videos when you’re just looking for basics. Thank you for the one stop shopping - it’s so much appreciated!
I can’t 🎉believe I just found you. I am doing more than a happy dance you are fantastic I have been doing my gel plays good, but not great and you I have been working along the side of this class for your teaching. I am falling down over excitement and I have worked or watch people that teach and they have never ever showed me this and you are fantastic and I am so glad that I met you. I can’t express the gratitude that I am feeling from you. Thank you so very much. I hope you have a nice weekend. I’m so happy to have found you. You have changed my whole perception of geli plating
Thank you for showing how one can use "STAMPS" on the gel plate. I just started using my and sometimes I get lost, with the inks and paint not knowing how to use them. Thank you again. I will view more of your UA-cam to understand the process.
I've been wanting to do some gelli plate printing, but found the videos lacking. You gave me great information. You did a terrific job of teaching me! Thank you!
I understand drying the inks, im an inker, but i gad a hard time with lifting the dry acrylics...guess each will bring diff effects. Im excited to add the gelli ink technique to my repertoire!
Thank you so much for this introduction video. While I watch my favorite UA-camrs use and mention hello plates I had no idea even what it was… much less how to take care of it. Everyone shows printed techniques, like you say, so God bless you for speaking directly to people like me! I’m excited now to try mine (just finally found one at Michael’s today).
Thank you for a great tutorial for beginners in using Gelli plates! You have a wonderful presentation style - you just get on with it without loads of hesitation and you explain clearly how it works for someone who has never used one before!,
Thank you so much especially about the alochol ink!!! I'm an alcohol ink abstract artist and decided to try something new and different and this was awesome!!!
Thank you so much for sharing the basics!! I cant tell you how many other artists ' videos I've watched and there is no information about what kind of paints etc to use- your video is great, much appreciated
I just bought a plate and I can't wait until i can play. Thank you for this. You explained everything SO well! I'll be posting my results on you FB group tomorrow.
Such helpful tips, something I have not spent enough time playing with, you have inspired me Lou, I will be coming back to this time and again, thank you.....xxxx
Great video! I’ve just been introduced to the Gel plate craft. Had no idea where to start. This video explains the craft in precise, easy language with easy to follow instructions. Just what I needed, Thanks
Thank you soooo much for this video! I do like the effects of gel plates. I bought some about a year ago but have not used them. This video gave me confidence to use them now! Thank you, thank you!
Thank you so much. I have bought a gel plate and have been keen to start but slightly intimidated by interesting tutorials that have not explained the details and left so many questions. A lot of these have been answered by your tutorial. I will now get on and start experimenting.
I love how you have introduced not putting the paint straight on to the Geli plate! I will now get my geli plates out and re-discover the fun! Thank you and appreciated! Love it!
Wow... GREAT TIPS! as a seasoned artist, stamper, teacher, im sorry i charged ahead w too much faith and not enough YOU! I ruined my gelli plate edges using nice photo paper! Shocked it was so dangerously grippy! Best what not to do ever! Ive still stuck with thicker paper, yupo specifically, it works great. Pricier, but i also know it loves inks, and wont tear on pulls like some do. Glad to know Ive got another ink technique to add to my repertoire. Thanks much!
Thanks heaps. I’ve just bought a gel plate and I found this really useful, especially about setting up and how to clean up. Often the most basic things are missed.
Great video. I can't wait to try out your technique. I bought a plate, scrapbook, and 2 brayers. The first paint i bought was called Pouring Acrylic and it wouldn't spread evenly on the plate. It just beaded up like water on a windshield.
Thank you, this video was exactly what I needed as got some small, shaped gelli plates the other day but haven’t been brave enough to try playing with them yet. Now I know what to do with them 😊
Thank you! This is the first video of yours I have watched and it was so helpful! I’ve been doing gel printing for a wee while but not with alcohol inks….I’m inspired to try that now.
Good beginners tutorial. my best tip is to have a pan of soapy water nearby. I toss brayers, stencils and stamps in for easy clean up later. I use a $1 store cat litter pan and a splash of Murphys oil soap.
Appreciate you doing this gel plate tutorial 101, I’ve been a bit hesitant to give it a go but your tutorial has made me excited to bust out my supplies and give it a try! Thank you!
Thank you! Another very good video!! So informative!! I’m interested in botanical printing on the gel plate. I will look to see if you have any of them. If not I hope that you make some! Thank you again!💕
Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you talk us all through how to use a Gelli plate. Very very useful and helpful too. I’m not new to it, but, I still found this useful too.
Thanks for the Absolute Beginner video.
Just FYI, the origins of Gel Plate printing, go back a long way. Hectograph printing (also called Gelatine Duplicators or Jellygraphs) date back to the 1870s, and in fairly common use in duplication until the early 20th Century when they became replaced by spirit duplicators and later mimeographs. Gelatine duplicators have an interesting wartime history in both world wars as the low technology needed and portability made them ideal for clandestine and field documents.
Coffee filters work great in place of deli paper. The upside to using coffee filters is that you can use them in other projects. They give a similar affect to using craft tissue paper.
😂 funny. i thought she said gelli paper! Im at salon, its noisy. Glad to know. Is it same as freezer paper? glossy side, matte side
@hollyartistauthor I think deli paper would be equivalent to freezer paper.
Oh my gosh thank you so much! YT started recommending videos about gel plate printing and I watched them but I had no clue what I was watching. The results were amazing but I didn't know where to begin to do it myself. This answered all my questions!!
I hadno idea what artists meant when talking about Gellie plates Thankyou Lou. This was a good find.
I just found you and am so grateful to have your video. It gets daunting watching a lot of videos when you’re just looking for basics. Thank you for the one stop shopping - it’s so much appreciated!
Well that was just exactly what I wanted. Thank you so much.
I often forget about gel printing. This video does a fantastic job getting my creative juices flowing when wanting to grab my gellies! Tfs 💕
Thank you! I haven’t used my plate yet, because my table needs cleaned up first, lol. This was very helpful!
I can’t 🎉believe I just found you. I am doing more than a happy dance you are fantastic I have been doing my gel plays good, but not great and you I have been working along the side of this class for your teaching. I am falling down over excitement and I have worked or watch people that teach and they have never ever showed me this and you are fantastic and I am so glad that I met you. I can’t express the gratitude that I am feeling from you. Thank you so very much. I hope you have a nice weekend. I’m so happy to have found you. You have changed my whole perception of geli plating
Fantastic video. I am going to share your video with my Granddaughter who just go a gelli plate from her Grandma for her birthday. Thank you.
Thank you, that was exactly what I was looking for! I now can’t wait to get a gelli plate and have a play!
This beginner’s video is just what I needed. Thank you.
This is brilliant. Best basic video of anything EVER. Thank you!
Hi Lou!🥰🦘🦘A bit time poor today so, reading the comments, I agree wholeheartedly with other viewers' sentiments & have ticked them. Gr8 video! TFS!☕🌹
I like your 10 minute dog/neighbor scenario. So Creative. Lovely prints
Thank you for showing how one can use "STAMPS" on the gel plate. I just started using my and sometimes I get lost, with the inks and paint not knowing how to use them.
Thank you again. I will view more of your UA-cam to understand the process.
I've been wanting to do some gelli plate printing, but found the videos lacking. You gave me great information. You did a terrific job of teaching me! Thank you!
Truly! Me too.
Wish Id had the photo paper warning alone before ruining my gelli. :/ who knew!
Thank you so very much! Yours is still one of the few actual tutorials for beginners instead of by beginners.
You have lovely hands. Thanks for this tutorial. I just bought myself a kit and plan to play with it right after Christmas!
Thank you for this tutorial. New to gel printing and this is exactly what I needed to get going. Much appreciated 🖤
What a wonderful teacher...learnt so much....thank you💕
That's so funny that you include interruptions 🤣
That's brilliant! Because our days can be filled with those.
I understand drying the inks, im an inker, but i gad a hard time with lifting the dry acrylics...guess each will bring diff effects. Im excited to add the gelli ink technique to my repertoire!
Thank you so much for this introduction video. While I watch my favorite UA-camrs use and mention hello plates I had no idea even what it was… much less how to take care of it. Everyone shows printed techniques, like you say, so God bless you for speaking directly to people like me! I’m excited now to try mine (just finally found one at Michael’s today).
Thanks for the basics. 💜
Thank you for a great tutorial for beginners in using Gelli plates! You have a wonderful presentation style - you just get on with it without loads of hesitation and you explain clearly how it works for someone who has never used one before!,
Thank you so much especially about the alochol ink!!! I'm an alcohol ink abstract artist and decided to try something new and different and this was awesome!!!
Thank you so much for sharing the basics!! I cant tell you how many other artists ' videos I've watched and there is no information about what kind of paints etc to use- your video is great, much appreciated
Excellent tutorial for beginners, I wanted to know if I can use brushes, this & that & now I do. Many thanks.
I am so excited to try this at home then with my Teen Center group! Thank you for such a great beginning tutorial!
I just bought a plate and I can't wait until i can play. Thank you for this. You explained everything SO well! I'll be posting my results on you FB group tomorrow.
Thank you Lou
Thank you for this amazing video tutorial. I can’t wait to get started
Thank you for this super tutorial. Not just informative but inspiring in an encouraging way to get us overwhelmed crafters going! ❤
Brilliant, Thank you so much for your share. One of the best tutorial I've watched. So many techniques.
Everytime you pull a paper from your gelli, Id Like to like again, so great and helpful are your demonstrations ❤️🤗
Thank you so much. I just got my first gel plate and your tutorial is just what I needed. Thank you.
Thank you so much. I spent this afternoon playing and thought I was doing something wrong but you've reassured me. Great tip about the baby oil too.
The wonderful inspiring world of Gelli. Very nice video. Thank you for sharing tips and ideas with us all.
Such helpful tips, something I have not spent enough time playing with, you have inspired me Lou, I will be coming back to this time and again, thank you.....xxxx
Thank you for your tutorial. It`s got everything I need to know, so I save it. 🙏💚
Brilliant tutorial. Thank you. 😊
7:03 1-22-2023. Keep up the great videos. So helpful. Thank u
This video was so helpful! It's great to get all the basics in one video 😍 I feel ready to start now! 🥰❤️
Wow! Now I must order the gel plate and some paints. Thank you for a great tutorial! Terrific!!!
Hi it’s hard to find the right products. I just got the wrong type of acrylic paints not realizing 😢. Good luck 👍
@@Katmcb-r5uwhy .. what was wrong w them?
This helped me so much. It's hard to decide when its dry enough to put a different color and so on. Thank you for this video!
Great video! I’ve just been introduced to the Gel plate craft. Had no idea where to start. This video explains the craft in precise, easy language with easy to follow instructions. Just what I needed, Thanks
Thank you! Very clear tutorial, now feel ready to start!
Thank you soooo much for this video! I do like the effects of gel plates. I bought some about a year ago but have not used them. This video gave me confidence to use them now! Thank you, thank you!
Thank ❤you❤You’re a great Teacher!!
Thank You
Thank you so much. I have bought a gel plate and have been keen to start but slightly intimidated by interesting tutorials that have not explained the details and left so many questions. A lot of these have been answered by your tutorial. I will now get on and start experimenting.
Great tutorial, Lou, so thank you. Very informative. I really appreciate it when I learn why you do things the way you do. Thanks again.
I love how you have introduced not putting the paint straight on to the Geli plate! I will now get my geli plates out and re-discover the fun! Thank you and appreciated! Love it!
Wow... GREAT TIPS! as a seasoned artist, stamper, teacher, im sorry i charged ahead w too much faith and not enough YOU! I ruined my gelli plate edges using nice photo paper! Shocked it was so dangerously grippy! Best what not to do ever!
Ive still stuck with thicker paper, yupo specifically, it works great. Pricier, but i also know it loves inks, and wont tear on pulls like some do.
Glad to know Ive got another ink technique to add to my repertoire. Thanks much!
I’ve been wanting to learn this but had no idea where to start. You have helped so much! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this tutorial. It was really helpful for me to become friends with my new geliplate. 🥰
Thanks heaps. I’ve just bought a gel plate and I found this really useful, especially about setting up and how to clean up. Often the most basic things are missed.
Great video. I can't wait to try out your technique. I bought a plate, scrapbook, and 2 brayers. The first paint i bought was called Pouring Acrylic and it wouldn't spread evenly on the plate. It just beaded up like water on a windshield.
Thank you, this video was exactly what I needed as got some small, shaped gelli plates the other day but haven’t been brave enough to try playing with them yet. Now I know what to do with them 😊
So comprehensive. Many thanks. Must give it a go 😊
Just purchased a gelli plate, your video helped me to begin, thank you! I will be back.
Thank you for such a fabulous video❤️
Thank you! This is the first video of yours I have watched and it was so helpful! I’ve been doing gel printing for a wee while but not with alcohol inks….I’m inspired to try that now.
cool and so informative,every day is a learning day with the gelli plate,Also i use baking paper alot as i dont have deli paper
This was great. I am new to gelli printing and so going over some basic techniques was terrific..
Good beginners tutorial. my best tip is to have a pan of soapy water nearby. I toss brayers, stencils and stamps in for easy clean up later. I use a $1 store cat litter pan and a splash of Murphys oil soap.
Thank you, very helpful tutorial for me as I am a complete newby.
So informative, and very clear, thank you!!!
Thank you for this. My 8yo is completely enamoured by gel printing and wants to try.
Thank you so much… Love all the details
Thank you for this beginning intro to Gel Plate techniques. Very informative. Great job!!! 🙂
Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing.
Very clear instructions, very professional, and just what I needed to know. Thank you.
Great tutorial. Thanks.
Id also like to see more layering, and reductions.. ill prob see now in your other vids. Happy to have found you! 🎉❤
not not a gel plate but love the techniques achieved.
Perfect start to this artwork. Thank you.
Thank you So Much!!!! Very helpful!
Great video. Thanks
Wow lots of useful info for beginners thanks
Perfect video for me as I just got my gel plate!
Thank you so much for such good instructions..my gelli plate should arrive later today..fun fun fun
Great tutorial
Great tutorial. I’ve never done gelli print so want to try now. Thank you! ☺️
Thank you for a wonderful tutorial! Very clear and concise.
Thank you so much! I’m a beginner. This was very informative! I can’t wait to start!
Wow…this is great! Going to buy what’s needed and getting started!
Appreciate you doing this gel plate tutorial 101, I’ve been a bit hesitant to give it a go but your tutorial has made me excited to bust out my supplies and give it a try! Thank you!
Best beginner details!! Thank you for sharing your video 😅!
Thank you so very much. This video was perfect for explaining the basic techniques.
Great video! Lots of helpful tips! Thank you
Great vidio❤ that was amezing
Thank you! Another very good video!! So informative!! I’m interested in botanical printing on the gel plate. I will look to see if you have any of them. If not I hope that you make some! Thank you again!💕
Thank you that was really helpful and I now feel confident enough to try my new gel plate.
Thank you just what i was loooking for. Im a newbie to gel art
Thank you for such an informative and well demonstrated video. I now feel more confident to start using my plate and getting the prints I want. TFS.
Bom tutorial!!!obrigada parabéns de Portugal 🇵🇹
Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you talk us all through how to use a Gelli plate. Very very useful and helpful too. I’m not new to it, but, I still found this useful too.
After you finished applying paint to that first plate, I thought to myself "Oh, what a lovely Rothko.
Another great tutorial, Lou, thanks 😊
I just ordered a gel plate & excited to play! Thank u for this tutorial! Very helpful! 🥳❣️