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Gel Printing Basics
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Splitcoast Community Manager Lydia Fiedler will show you the fundamentals of monoprinting with a gel plate.
Supplies you'll need for this project
Gelli Plate
Acrylic paint
Rubber brayer
Hand sanitizer
Paper towels
Freezer paper
Stencils or masks
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Our Artist in Residence answers your questions
Q: Kim wants to know: "When I make a card I try to get all elements straight, but when I am done they are a little off. I mostly see it when I take a picture for my files. Is there a way to get it straight every time? I want to someday sell my cards and I can't if they continue to be off."
A: For me, rather than using adhesive that's stuck and done, I use Tacky Glue to assemble my cards - the glue gives me just a little bit of wiggle room if my initial placement isn't just right. It might also help to work on a gridded surface, or use a laser level to help you keep things aligned.
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Feedback From Past Tutorials
Elaine has a tip for the Four Leaf Clover Card: "Rather than heating the ribbon ends, try a Dritz product called Fray Check. It comes in a .75-ounce squeeze bottle and is available in just about every fabric department I've ever visited. Just a drop will seal ribbon ends. It's durable and washable, too. Much neater, quicker, easier and safer than burning ribbon ends!"
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Tutorials You May Have Missed
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No special supplies are needed for next week's tutorial.
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