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Carolyn, I have taken Carolyn Dube's Gelli workshop. It is pretty fun and you learn a lot. Here is the link for anyone that is interested. Gelli printing is so fun! You just never know how something is going to turn out. Plus it is a great way to re-use up paper instead of throwing it away. Have fun all! :0)
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Carolyn, I have taken Carolyn Dube's Gelli workshop. It is pretty fun and you learn a lot. Here is the link for anyone that is interested. Gelli printing is so fun! You just never know how something is going to turn out. Plus it is a great way to re-use up paper instead of throwing it away. Have fun all! :0)
Thanks so much for putting in the link to Carolyn Dube's blog!
I'm sure her class is great fun...she seems to have a happy and enthusiastic personality in her videos.
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I would go into a regular art store...they can help you with some good papers and acrylics as well. I own the smaller plate and it's a great size. I think it was $18 and well worth it!
I'm hoping to buy a gelli plate at long last as we are going to England, just a quick question, I see Tim Holtz has acrylic paints out now, has anyone used them on their plate?
I don't have any paints so I will be starting from scratch although I don't want to pay a fortune until I've had a play.
Thanks, it may be that I have to go with what I can have sent over as we only have hand luggage so won't be able to bring the paints back but as long as I can get the gelli plate in England I will be happy!
I'm so excited as I've ordered a gelli plate, only the small one. I saw an offer of free postage to Spain for this weekend only if you spent over thirty pounds, of course with the paints etc I spent �56 but whose counting! Probably won't get it before we go to England for Christmas but it will save room in my suitcase coming back.
So Billie Anne, if you are out there, how are you enjoying your gelli plate?
Mine arrived yesterday and I had a little play, I think I need more colours but I love the bare trees mask that I bought, I've seen it on so many projects that I just had to have it.
@GypsyRoseStamper
that is a great price! i just got one about a month ago from dick blick and missed the boat. looks like they have some neat stencils i haven't seen before - cool.
It looks like we are trying to revive this conversation as I saw it in the weekly newsletter this morning. I skimmed the conversation but I thought I would just jump in.
I've had gel plates for several years but never really used them until recently. They are very fun an addictive once you lower your expectations and accept that the prints aren't ever going to be perfect. Also, some people have said here that you shouldn't do this or that. For the most part you can ignore that. There aren't very many rules when it comes to using the gel plates. The only one that you should heed warning to is not using sharp objects that may damage your plate. Other than that, do what you want and have fun experimenting.
You are just limited to using acrylic paint. You can also use dye ink, distress ink, etc. You can use stencils, stamps, various objects from the household, fabric, lace trim, etc for texture and layers. I also print to fabric, deli paper, tissue paper, plain printer paper, cardstock. pattern paper that I no longer prefer, book pages, etc. There really isn't a limit to what you can do. There are so many videos out there to get inspired from.
Some tips I do have is less is more when it comes to applying your paint, ink, etc. When I first bought the plates and used them I was frustrated with them because I was using too much paint and that made it hard to apply it to the plate and get nice prints. I also recommend buying the largest plate you can afford. You don't have to cover the entire surface. And you don't have to completely clean the plates if you prefer a grungier outcome. Some artists never clean their plates on purpose so they pick up the dried paint bits.
I have owned my gelli plates for years. Made prints and loved the results. However, I never did use those prints. My mistake---I should have used them right away. I know where they are (in a drawer) and TODAY, I am going to use one for a card! Thanks for the nudge.
They should last indefinitely as long as you take care of them - don't use anything sharp that could nick the surface, don't place on a textured surface, don't use ink, re-inkers, sprays, etc. (which can stain), don't use glossy paper. Just cover with the included plastic sheets when you're done and store at room temp - no need to keep them in the fridge. I have the 8"x10" size, which was $30.
I read from Gelli Arts that you should not keep the thick plastic pieces that the plate comes in because it can cause the plate to get bubbles. I have a small plate that I purchased second hand several years ago and that is exactly what happened. They said to keep it between 2 sheets of paper and in the plastic box that it comes in...
