Avoid These 3 Beginner Gel Plate Printing MISTAKES!

[@Mabel461]

I‘ve been printing for years now and never ever had any problem with paper sticking on my gel plate. I used literally each and every type of paper on the market. Including thin cheap printer paper. Also I let the paper dry on the gel plate a longer or shorter amount of time…. Doesn’t matter. I guess it’s the gel plate itself which causes the problems. I use a different brand. Or maybe it’s better to use some baby wipes every now and then to keep the plate smooth and clean.

[@Lu-Heringer]

Hello! I can't thank you enough! I bought some copy paper yesterday, and it was sticking to the plate. I thought, "Hummm... maybe this paper is too thin." Then I checked the package, and it was written 75 grams-way too thin. Well, tomorrow I'll come back to the store to buy another pack with the highest thickness possible. Nice and useful video! Thanks again :)

[@Midgy21747]

Hi your link definitely doesn't have the textures gel plate in fact the only one they have is out of stock and it's another make

[@reneenelson7089]

So you can't spritz the acrylic paints with water?

[@11kmay]

Thank you Lou, great tips. I have a new gel plate and have not used it yet. I will do your tips prior 😊

[@paula-xmoonlitfaeryx]

Great tips. I've not played with mine for ages now. Must have a re-visit soon. Thank you Lou x

[@gabrieledreler145]

In many videos it is said that you should even leave the paper on the plate overnight, some even heat it with a hairdryer. I can't imagine that this works, mine have also torn the paper many times. Thank you very much, I will try it with more paint.

[@suetownsend1932]

Oh, wow! So many questions answered in one video. Thanks so much, Lou. I think I needed to start right here with your suggestions. I like the idea of using distress oxides.

[@christinesullivan9352]

Thank you so much Lou, I feel I found this especially for me. You explain so much in such a way that it completely makes sense. I bought the textures Gelli plate after first watching your video and being inspired, however no matter how hard I tried it stuck, I watched loads of videos and got more and more confused. I got more papers with no joy, I finally changed my paints to cheaper pouring paints. Now I understand that the final layer needs to be wet in order to pull the print. Off to play some more, thanks again, Christine

[@kcinca5410]

I'd wondered why I never had the paper stick to my gel plate (I'm by no means experienced), but I realized that I switched to cardstock almost immediately when I started gel printing as I don't really use paper in my cardmaking, just mainly cardstock, and I thought it be more economical to just go ahead and use cardstock from the get go. I do use paper to remove the excess from my brayer and may save those if they're particularly interesting. The only "negative" for me with gel printing is that I can't stop once I start and thus end up with tons and tons of backgrounds to use.

[@denisejames855]

Brilliant, I have oxides and acrylics so now to purchase the plate and brayer. This tutorial was so clear and precise. Than k you

[@jogriffiths4797]

Great tips. I've had trouble using watercolor paper, but I think it's because the paper was too textured.

[@lynnemorton6055]

Hi Lou, another great video. More great info n tips. Thank you as always x

[@maryroe1125]

Good tips make for lasting impressions. Thank you Lou. Blessings 💜

[@nancyglaspie6735]

Good advice. TFS

[@brendaroed4783]

Lou this was awesome youtube video, thanks so much for sharing. You get 5*****

[@ladyflimflam]

Just to be clear, navigator paper is a brand, correct? It’s not like the term cartridge paper, ie, a style or weight of paper.

[@ann9793]

Wow Lou, thank you

[@JacquelineMartinMinistry]

Can you use a canvas on this?

[@reneenelson7089]

Very interesting

[@kaitlynnzurawski5780]

I bought a gel plate from the thrift store with paint dried to it. How do I clean that? I've used soap, so that's bad. Is there a way to revitalize it?

[@gabrieledreler145]

Thanks a lot for these good tips, What is navigator paper? 😊

[@bjackjack8937]

Prova ad aggiungere un po' di glicerina mischiandola con i tuoi acrilici.