Can we transfer photos with a HOMEMADE gel plate? Fun gelli printing technique.

In this tutorial video we are going to see how we can image transfer and monoprint our own photos using a homemade gelatine plate. It's definitely a fun test and looks great when its done.
When you use a homemade gel plate you create a timeless looking monoprint. Its a nice printmaking technique and so fun and easy to do.
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[@rogergreener9457]

I think they both have their place in the art studio. I do like the softer look of the homemade plate. If you want an image with crisper lines and detail then use the commercial made.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Great comment! I really appreciate your input 🌷🥰

[@a_little_whimsy]

My favorite part of all your videos is the blooper reel at the end. Keep that up.

[@sara2010M]

😊 homemade geli plate ,brilliant 🎉

[@stefaniekappel]

I have a Canon inkjet printer and I am able to transfer inkjet prints to gelli plate. Here is what I do: the moment the inkjet print comes out of the printer, I press it without (!) any medium, face down onto the gelli plate. Then I moisten the back of the paper with water. I carefully press it a bit down by blotting the back with a tissue. 2-4 minutes or so later, I lift the paper up and my inkjet print has transferred to the gelli plate. I let it dry and then continue. I assume the water dislodges the ink and transfers it to the gelli plate. Take note: I do NOT moisten the gelli plate, only the back of the inkjet print. Saves me tons of money to get laser prints done. Also: be aware, it might be the Canon printer that works particularly well for this technique as it uses a combination of pigment and dye ink. Thanks for your great videos!

[@dneeceann]

homemade wins! I love it ❤

[@scrappysoulsister]

Love the homemade plate prints! ❤

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

I'm glad we agree 🥰

[@PaintSplash5]

Your videos are a joy and I like both formats. I like the softer homemade plate, however, I think the pro-made plate lends itself more effectively to two-tone work, while creating the low contrast you like.

[@donnahibbard1774]

Nitas I enjoy your videos no matter the length. You’re an excellent teacher ❤

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Hi Donna, thank you so much for your kind support 🥰🌷

[@user-le5xz8yd7x]

I agree, I love your teaching style.

[@SkyLightinTime]

Love the new format! Longer videos are better anyways 😜 I prefer the old world prints you can get with the handmade gelli 💗

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Thank you Sky I really appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@mattie6927]

I really love your videos. I think the homemade plates make very interesting prints.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Glad you like them! and thank you for your kind comment 🥰🌷

[@alysonhovanec6314]

Absolutely love the prints!

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Yay, thank you! 🥰

[@theuktoday4233]

I like the home made plate best. Thanks for yet another helpful video. I like this video format.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Awesome! Thank you so much 🌷🥰

[@suesmith9202]

I love all your videos. I learnt a lot from this video

[@user-le5xz8yd7x]

I love all your videos, they have opened an art door for me I never would have tried had I not found your book and video. I like both plates, but love the vintage feel of the homemade ones. Thank you

[@reginablevins8550]

Thank you! thank you!

[@renig5059]

That was a great experiment 🎉 the home made one is softer and got a more vintage look it depends on what you are looking for… you done a spiffing job explaining it and your sample are exquisite 🤩 thank you 🥰

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Thank you so much sweet Reni 🥰 You're right, it definitely depends on the look I'm after and how I'm going to use my prints. For example, if I use over a busy collage, I often prefer a clear simple image printed with a commercial plate.

[@davidquerry8869]

Would love to see a studio tour.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Definitely something to think about

[@janetslater1592]

I really like your channel You are very constructive with your approach and I really enjoy how you present it, and I have learnt so much over the time I have been watching You. Thank you so much. 🎉😊

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Hi Janet, thank you so much for watching and supporting, I really appreciate it 🥰🌷

[@user-qm6sn9gd7l]

Home made plate is better. I’m going to try it. Love your videos.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Good luck! and thank you for your watching 🥰🌷

[@davidquerry8869]

I think the homemade plates did add more interest.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

I have to agree with you David 😁

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

I think the gel plates with the images look cool. Wish I could figure out how to frame them.....with glass?

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

You mean to frame the gel plate itself? If that's what you mean, I've never thought about it... maybe a shadow box? But in any case make sure you add alcohol to the recipe since the gelatin might have a limited life span.

[@lynxlady5355]

I really liked the comparison of the homemade gel plate vs the commercial plate. I would have liked to have seen the 2 prints laying flat, side-by-side so I could have paused the video and had a chance to really look carefully at them to compare results. If you can do a still-shot of them together it would be most helpful. Thanks for the video.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

You're right! I was actually planning to drop in a photo of both together but forgot 😔 Anyway, here is a link to the image of both transfers together (it's from my book): i.pinimg.com/736x/b0/b9/17/b0b917efae2a0913d970c0af2b9172b6.jpg

[@lynxlady5355]

@@NitsaCreativeStudio That's awesome!! Thank you. I like the homema@tde result better too.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

You have great taste! 😉

[@davidquerry8869]

Your such a little cutie, Nitsa.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Not sure I agree with you on this one 😅

[@paulastrong7571]

Will this work with a inkjet printer?

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Hi Paula, sorry but this process works only with a laser print. If you're interested in other transfer processes which work with an inkjet print, please check out this list: kzbin.info/aero/PLVXvj790IYcOPzLXYix-HUUNdroVYwuMo

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

Can you frame the gel plates with images?

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

See my answer to your other comment 👍

[@user-dn9vd9xg9p]

How do you store your gel plates and can you reuse them?

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Yes, you can reuse them many many times. I have mine for 3 years now and they are still great. I store them in a box with printer paper in between them.

[@ashvitajacob5335]

​@@NitsaCreativeStudioeven the homemade ones? Doesn't the paper stick?

[@lynnesachs2330]

I don’t have a lazer.. so now what? How do you make a transfer

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

You actually have 3 ways to make a transfer: 1. Use a toner based photocopy from your local copy center. 2. Check out this list of inkjet transfers: kzbin.info/aero/PLVXvj790IYcOPzLXYix-HUUNdroVYwuMo 3. Read my article about how to obtain an inexpensive laser printer: www.nitsacreativestudio.com/blog/inexpensivelaserprinters I hope this helps 🌷

[@CynthiaTrombley-jz9dh]

How long will your homemade gel plate last before it goes moldy. I imagine the agar agar will degrade more slowly. How do you think you should store your homemade gel plates?.

[@NitsaCreativeStudio]

Hi Cynthia, both the gelatin and agar agar plates seems to last forever, or at least for a few years now. Never noticed any mold. Some of the gelatin plates seem to lose shape after some use and if you don't like it you can always melt them in the microwave and reset them. I store my plates in a wooden box with printer paper in between them. I hope this helps.