Gelli Arts GL8X10 8"x10" Plate, Multicolour

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This is a self guided course consisting of series of videos taking you through the basics of gelli-plate printing, exploring some of the fun ways you can use this technique.

Do not use pointy tools such as pencils or toothpicks as they may scratch the gel plate surface and leave permanent marks. We tried lots of other techniques with our Gelli Plate too, such as drawing into the paint with the end of a paintbrush, graduating the paint in stripes on the plate, and overlaying lots of different textures on top of one another. Thanks to their incredibly sensitive surface, it's effortless to hand draw a design onto the Plate using soft-tipped tools, such as paint brushes or cotton buds. Not recommended to use with dyes when printing on the plate as the gel plate will absorb some of the dye and become permanently stained. You will need a gelli-plate, acrylic or fabric paints, a roller or brayer, things to mark make with (such as credit cards, forks, corrugated paper etc) and paper or fabric to print onto.We felt he needed a little detail so rolled out a darker brown and used the bear mask and the negative cut out of the bear to print some darker lines.

Inspiring creativity, we’re proud to support art and design education in all corners of the globe through events, sponsorship, and competitions. g. rubber stamp inks, spray inks or fabric dyes) as the gel will absorb some of the dye and become stained. Gelli Bridge, immediately to the east of Gelli, spans the Syfynwy a few yards before it joins the Eastern Cleddau and is Grade II listed; it is listed twice (with different IDs and dates) because it falls within two parishes. We recommend keeping the original pieces of clear plastic film and replacing them on the gel plate for storage.These plates feel and work like gelatin plates but there is no gelatin or any animal products in the plates. Alternatively, you could create a detailed print using absolutely anything (bubble wrap, leaves, feathers etc. These Gelli Arts Gel Printing Plates have an extremely sensitive surface and will imprint any texture they are sitting on or covered with - avoid plastic wrap, waxed paper or glossy photo paper!

Produce your own designs by making marks and pressing textured objects into the wet paint on the plate. When using permanent markers, the ink drys more quickly so you have to move quickly to pull the print.The gel plate will leach a small amount of harmless mineral oil when left sitting on an absorbent surface. It is a great way to create original fabric to use in quilts and hangings, but it is just as versatile on paper. Unless specified, offers and vouchers are not valid on products which are already discounted from RRP, gift vouchers, books and from the I LOVE ART range. If you haven’t already heard of Gelli Plates, they’re reusable, durable printing plates that allow you to mono-print without a press. There are lots of books out there on Gelli Plate Printing – This one has to be one of our favourites: Gelli Plate Printing: Mixed-Media Monoprinting Without a Press by Joan Bess.