Rubbing Plates - Texturing Paper for Collage and Mixed Media

Watch how easy it is for you to create texture on paper (or backgrounds) for your collage and mixed media projects. This is one of my favorite ways to paint papers that I use in my own collage work.
Rubbing Plates that I use in this video can be found here:
www.amazon.com/Cedar-Canyon-R...
www.amazon.com/ROYLCO-R5817-7...
Let me know if you have any questions - Happy creating

[@nancylopez4234]

Brings back great memories of your class!😀

[@LisaMoralesMixedMedia]

Hey Nancy. Thanks so much for watching. I'm heading back to Colorado in August for a show. Can't wait!!

[@joycemccullough7856]

Thanks so much for sharing your process! That looks like a great way to make backgrounds. 💞

[@fibergoddess1]

I’ve had 12 of these plates for years and tried using them on the gel plate and was not happy with the results. I love your technique! Your super-duper cleanup system is fantastic. Will definitely get a set-up for myself. TFS 👏🏽💜

[@pattimitchell9143]

Thanks Lisa! I’ve been gel printing for almost a year now and have never see these rubbing plates. The hunt for some is on now!

[@LisaMoralesMixedMedia]

Hi Patti! Thganks for watching. Check the description for links to the plates.

[@nephtaliejalbert]

I would have never thought to use paint on top of the rubbing plate! Really cool!

[@LisaMoralesMixedMedia]

Thanks so much. I appreciate it!!

[@nephtaliejalbert]

@@LisaMoralesMixedMedia You're welcome Lisa! Will you be doing more techniques on making collage papers? I do enjoy them a lot!

[@LisaMoralesMixedMedia]

@@nephtaliejalbert Yes - More texturing videos are in the works - stay tuned :)

[@sallyjohnson2819]

turning my notification on for your videos! I was a glass mosaicist for many years but paper is lighter!

[@LisaMoralesMixedMedia]

Hey Sally, I used to do stained glass and I agree - paper is much lighter!! I appreciate the comment - glad you liking the videos :)

[@paprluvr]

I have the same rubbing plates & use them on my gel plate too besides using them directly on paper. I don’t know what type of paint you used but if it’s acrylic paint, I’m afraid of washing the plates, stencils, sponges & water for brushes in the sink. I read that it will clog the drain. I wash that type of paint in a big dish pan. When I’m done then I dilute the paint with water & pour it into the toilet while it’s being flushed. Then flush it again 1 or 2 more times to make sure it’s gone. If I use washable paints, I don’t worry too much. Hubby tosses his paint outside in the sewer drain & adds water to dilute if. I still dilute the washable paint before it goes down the drain. I really love the rubbing plates & enjoyed your video. Am going to watch your other videos. Thanks. Tere

[@LisaMoralesMixedMedia]

Hi Tere. Than ks so much for watching and for your comment. I can tell you love paper by your profile name!! Paper lovers unite!

[@marianhansenkaucheck8262]

Rubbing Plates are interesting. Never heard of them. Love them. Question - what is the difference between using the rubbing plate versus using a stencil/mask to add designs/texture to prints? Thanks. Glad I found your channel.

[@LisaMoralesMixedMedia]

Hey Marian - Good question. You absolutly can use both stencils and rubbing plates and they both have a very similar effect. I like the plates because they have a raised surface and I get good contact with my papers when I lay them on top of the plate. They are also a good chunky size which makes the work go faster and they are very sturdy.