You don't have any idea how helpful this video is!! I have been watching lots of videos of people gelli printing, but just started, myself, yesterday. I was very frustrated by lines, poor coverage, uncertainty, et cetera, wondering why people love this so much. From you, I have now learned about the varieties and vagaries of the process: differences in paint types, how much paint, how to effectively use stencils, brayering for no lines...Wow! I feel invigorated, and am going back in. Thanks, so much, for the basics.
Thankx for The information Carolyn on how to use acrylic paints on the gel press .I just bought paints to get started learning how to use it. I am brand new to this craft.
SOMEHOW I'd never heard of using packing tape to clear up a gelli plate. I had crusted bits along the sides I wasn't able to pick up for anything with extra paint pulls, used this trick this morning, and lo! It is an amazing trick.
great info, best ever! I had questions about the brayer lines and now I love them but will lighten my touch to lessen those lines if that’s my desire. 🦌💌❤️📚
Carolyn that’s so helpful and useful.....you explain things so well. I’ve only had my Gelli Plate since Christmas 🎄 so I’m learning so much from you and others I’ve watched. Thank you so much xx Mags
Hi Carolyn I am new to your channel and to gelliplate printing (bought one last week!) Thank you so much for posting this tutorial! You explained everything really well :-)
Thanks a lot for all this knowlegde! The only thing I would have preferred, would have been a monochrome background (best in white) under the gelli plate. But I got the point anyway! :-)
Hello hace you tryed neopaque or luminuere from jacquard they have. a medium extender do you recomend yo make nthem more liquid use the medium thanks..
Carolyn, I appreciate this great tutorial, it's very thorough! One question for you: I was surprised at how fluid that Americana green is in this video, so for those who might not be able to afford the more fluid paints like Golden open, in your experience with the less expensive craft paints, do you feel that Americana is the most fluid? Thanks!
Hi, thanks for sharing this. I have sometimes found that my paper tears and stick to gel as i lift it and im wondering if that could be the paint, amount of paint or the paper causing it. Im using copy paper when it happens. Thanks
That was neat to watch the packing tape peel off and look pretty. =) Cool Video. =) Thank you. (I don't have a gelli plate, but this is still interesting). ;)
Help! Do you know if the Arteza acrylic premium paint is good for working with the gelli plate? I never used a gelli plate before and I don't know if they will work or not. Some people say they will, some say they spread around in a bad way and dry much to quick. I would so appreciate some advice on this subject. Kind regards, Karin from the Netherlands.
Great video! Have you tried Atelier Interactive acrylic paints? They are really interesting. You can rewet them with an "unlocking formula" or water. Right now, they are sending samples to folks who ask. No affiliation, but I do like them quite a lot. They are artist grade, but they cost a little less than the Golden. I'd love to know what you think.
Carolyn Dube I ordered the test set, and they sent 2 large (80ml) tubes in titanium white and phthalo blue, plus a bottle of unlocking formula. I was stunned and overjoyed. I can't wait to hear what you think of them. www.atelieracrylic.com/request-a-free-test-kit
You don't have any idea how helpful this video is!! I have been watching lots of videos of people gelli printing, but just started, myself, yesterday. I was very frustrated by lines, poor coverage, uncertainty, et cetera, wondering why people love this so much. From you, I have now learned about the varieties and vagaries of the process: differences in paint types, how much paint, how to effectively use stencils, brayering for no lines...Wow! I feel invigorated, and am going back in. Thanks, so much, for the basics.
Thankx for The information Carolyn on how to use acrylic paints on the gel press .I just bought paints to get started learning how to use it.
I am brand new to this craft.
Love the speed of these videos, no time to get bored.
SOMEHOW I'd never heard of using packing tape to clear up a gelli plate. I had crusted bits along the sides I wasn't able to pick up for anything with extra paint pulls, used this trick this morning, and lo! It is an amazing trick.
I love your videos and art. You are sparkly, funny, knowledgeable and artistic!
I love using vellum and onion skin paper for my ghost prints. I get some great detail that I can't capture with other kinds of paper.
Vellum sounds like a great idea - I think I'll also give it a try. Thanks.
Vellum sounds like a great idea - I think I'll also give it a try. Thanks.
Another great video, especially for a rookie, like me, having my new Jelly Press just delivered today. This is very exciting!!
Far as I've learned from experience: no such thing as right or wrong just don't BREAK the gel lol.. Lovvvvved your info & you're a great teacher!!!
You are an excellent instructor!
Thank you for sharing. This info is so valuable for me. Regards from Sydney, Australia
great info, best ever! I had questions about the brayer lines and now I love them but will lighten my touch to lessen those lines if that’s my desire. 🦌💌❤️📚
Great tutorial Carolyn! Thanks ❤🎉😊
Thanks for mentioning brayer lines - it's a problem I have been having.
Excellent video. Thank you.
I have the 12x12 Gelli plate coming in tomorrow gonna use it for card making an tags
Carolyn that’s so helpful and useful.....you explain things so well. I’ve only had my Gelli Plate since Christmas 🎄 so I’m learning so much from you and others I’ve watched. Thank you so much xx Mags
Fabulous I had my first plate but I think I may be using the wrong paint. As I couldn’t get a print?
Hi Carolyn I am new to your channel and to gelliplate printing (bought one last week!) Thank you so much for posting this tutorial! You explained everything really well :-)
Love your attitude to journaling - anything goes :)
Thanks a lot for all this knowlegde! The only thing I would have preferred, would have been a monochrome background (best in white) under the gelli plate. But I got the point anyway! :-)
Fantastic tutorial!!! Thank you for taking the time to explain it!
Hugs!!
You are very welcome Cathy Krebs - glad it was helpful to you!
So cool. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Thanks for shareing Carolyn !!!
Hello hace you tryed neopaque or luminuere from jacquard they have. a medium extender do you recomend yo make nthem more liquid use the medium thanks..
Carolyn, I appreciate this great tutorial, it's very thorough! One question for you: I was surprised at how fluid that Americana green is in this video, so for those who might not be able to afford the more fluid paints like Golden open, in your experience with the less expensive craft paints, do you feel that Americana is the most fluid? Thanks!
This was great information thank you so much for posting this video
You are very welcome Angie LupusLife !
what do you think is the best paint for photo transfers from laser printer?
Hi, thanks for sharing this. I have sometimes found that my paper tears and stick to gel as i lift it and im wondering if that could be the paint, amount of paint or the paper causing it. Im using copy paper when it happens. Thanks
I have the same problem. Still haven't figured it out as why it's tearing. Share me if you've found the reason.
Jacobs Music you need thicker paper
Fun! I'm inspired! Thank you.
That was neat to watch the packing tape peel off and look pretty. =)
Cool Video. =) Thank you. (I don't have a gelli plate, but this is still interesting). ;)
Help! Do you know if the Arteza acrylic premium paint is good for working with the gelli plate? I never used a gelli plate before and I don't know if they will work or not. Some people say they will, some say they spread around in a bad way and dry much to quick. I would so appreciate some advice on this subject. Kind regards, Karin from the Netherlands.
That was very informative. Thanks so much.
Thanks Carolyn.
Thanks for the info.
What is this stencil with the different sized domes?
I always "stamp" my stencil on paper too when it has all that yummy paint on it. ;) LOVE my gelli plate!!
Cindy Borcherding it's a great way to clean them off!
You don't pick up from the stencil OFF of the gelli plate?
Great video! :)
What about tempra???
Great video! Have you tried Atelier Interactive acrylic paints? They are really interesting. You can rewet them with an "unlocking formula" or water. Right now, they are sending samples to folks who ask. No affiliation, but I do like them quite a lot. They are artist grade, but they cost a little less than the Golden. I'd love to know what you think.
April Mathis I haven't played with Atelier at all....going to add them to my list of things to try!
Carolyn Dube I ordered the test set, and they sent 2 large (80ml) tubes in titanium white and phthalo blue, plus a bottle of unlocking formula. I was stunned and overjoyed. I can't wait to hear what you think of them. www.atelieracrylic.com/request-a-free-test-kit
April Mathis Thank you for sharing this information! ! I just requested my free test kit and can't wait to try the paints.
You are so welcome. I hope you like them.
This was great! Thank’s😀
Hi Carolyn dube I love you
ironically the paint i plan to use will likely be paint i need to use up because its been around too long ...
making a comparison between paints while using different volumes of each paint is not very informative