Gelli Plate Techniques Using Repurposed Items and Leaves

In this Gelli Plate Techniques video we use repurposed items and Ecalyptus leaves to make beautiful collage papers for your paintings and/or journals
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Lipstick holder from Dollar Store
Bubble Wrap
Paper Towel Roll with Twine wrapped around it
Silicone Trivet with hexagon patter from the Dollar Store
Japan Bargain Calligraphy Rice Paper (from Amazon) amzn.to/42tYSc7
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[@Sunnyside--Up]

Best Gelli print video yet. I'm inspired. Am going to use my Gel Press Plate tomorrow.

[@VikkiReed]

Yay! Thanks so much, I excited you are inspired...playing with other gelli print projects now!

[@albertgriffin7901]

@@VikkiReed can I buy larger geli plates anywhere?

[@VikkiReed]

@@albertgriffin7901 Yes, absolutely! Here's a link to Joggles to purchase a 12" X 14" Gel Press Plate www.joggles.com/art-journals-and-mixed-media/gel-press-plates/gel-press-reusable-print-plate-12-inch-x-14-inch.htm and Amazon has it as well, but at a slightly higher cost, a.co/d/7zRJ9vf of course, you will not pay shipping. I struggle with the larger plates, but I've seen others do amazing things with them, have fun!

[@albertgriffin7901]

@@VikkiReed thank you Vikki.

[@albertgriffin7901]

@@VikkiReed joggles lo longer ship to UK. (According to the website.)

[@user-ol2bp3ns5c]

The simplicity of your work just pops with the colors you choose. Just proves the magic is in the artistry and not in the tools themselves. Thanks for the videos.

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you for this beautiful compliment, you've made my day!

[@chuckkolb1270]

The color combinations, the lipstick holder, the leaves were indeed a WHOA moment. I think I could have watched for an hour.

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks Chuck! Unlimited potential with the gelli plate! More to come...

[@terahstearns474]

When using any stamping tool, consider stamping on gel plate, then stamp off on clean sheet of paper. Then stamp on gel plate again. You’ll get a cleaner stamp image and less color mixing. Also consider stamping off on another gel plate to create another image to pull later. I also keep a folded baby wipe close by to clean my stamping tools. Acrylic will wipe off if cleaned shortly after use, leaving a crisp stamp image for ur next printing session. Great work!

[@VikkiReed]

Great tips! Thank you Terah!

[@JudedirectStudio]

just a word of caution about allowing your precious fur baby to drink from brush clean basin. The toxins in the paint pigments can cause serious poisoning. Better to cover that and set a special clean water bowl out for kitty.

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you for your concern for Sammy! I didn't understand when he came to me as a feral cat that he would not choose to drink the water that I put out by his food bowl in the kitchen, but preferred to have an alternate water source, aka, the water on the painting table. At that point, I became somewhat neurotic about ensuring that water was always free of any paint or paint residue. I am also an animal lover and always seek to keep my fur babies safe!

[@MaryGadsby]

Such beautiful colors, love them all!

[@VikkiReed]

Mary, thank you, I'm so glad and I DO love color!

[@donna6516]

GORGEOUS!

[@VikkiReed]

Donna, thank you!

[@judyconstantino7035]

Vikki, I just found your channel and I’m so glad I did. This was SO relaxing to watch and very creative! I think any of those pieces you created would be so lovely framed. I love leaves of any kind and am thinking these prints would make wonderful gifts.

[@VikkiReed]

Judy, thank you! Yes, I believe the prints would make a beautiful gift and this is just the tip of the iceberg for leaf prints!

[@rickivanryn2957]

Love your paper idea. Can see so many possibilities and love the trivit.

[@VikkiReed]

Ricki, yes, thank you! The trivet remains one of my most valued "tools", and the hexagon is such a marvelous shape to use!

[@lulugeorge4055]

These are beautiful. Thank you so much for taking your time to show us!

[@VikkiReed]

It's my pleasure, Lulu! More videos coming soon!

[@pamelabrowne3684]

Gorgeous! Love it!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks so much Pamela!

[@vocalchords3609]

This blows my socks off !! It is simply stunning, inspiring - and humbling - now let's go play!!!! Thank you so much for sharing your joy with us - as well as your artist's eye of course!

[@VikkiReed]

I love your comment, thank you! Yes, let's go play! I absolutely love playing with the gelli plate, and hope to share more soon...

[@joaneklein4280]

Thank you for naming the colors. Love the paper roll with twine prints and the ghost print of the eucalyptus leaves. Hope to see more of your work, just great and inspiring!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you so much, Joane! I'm excited you feel inspired, that is my goal!

[@qso3566]

The eucalyptus leaves make BEAUTIFUL designs! Also love the pattern made by the lipstick holder. Enjoyed this video, thank you!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks for watching and your comment, yes, it's fun!

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

Yes! I think the eucalyptus leaf prints are my favorite!!

[@charlottetimmins1835]

Fantastically gorgeous stuff!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks so much, Charlotte!

[@diansirkin4062]

These are gorgeous!!! I was looking to get back to gelli printing (haven't done it in years) and found your channel. Now, I am anxious and excited. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@VikkiReed]

My pleasure, Dian! Happy creating!

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

How cool that you use so many everyday items! Makes me really re-think my desire to buy more stencils. I’m going to save my money and create my own mark making objects! I love this video! Thanks for sharing so many great ideas! It was really fun to watch you work!

[@VikkiReed]

Danielle, YES! I love stencils, but your own mark making has many advantages, including saving money AND they are unique to you. I've just made another discovery which I will share in a video soon! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@craftydaze5692]

Thanks, Vikki, really enjoyed watching and so glad that I just found your channel. I really love all of these prints, they are beautiful x

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching!

[@sherryleggett1612]

Just gorgeous! Now I need to dig out my printing supplies.

[@VikkiReed]

Sherry, yes! There is beauty to be created and fun to have!

[@tuthillg]

Stunning prints! Love the color combos and eucalyptus leaves! TFS the inspiration!

[@VikkiReed]

Gail, thank you, I'm so glad you are inspired!

[@ladylookn]

I could watch you all day!

[@VikkiReed]

I love that, thank you! But also, get to playing on your gelli plate!

[@brendadoyle643]

Paper roll idea is so creative!

[@VikkiReed]

Brenda, thank you, I can't claim credit, I saw Teresa Morgan do it first...I should have mentioned that too

[@GaryStJohn-sb2gd]

Wonderful prints with clear instructions. Love it!

[@VikkiReed]

Gary, thank you!

[@paulinewhite3273]

Had my first plate delivered today, blown away by watching you create beautiful art work. Thank you.

[@VikkiReed]

Pauline, thank you! I'm so glad you are feeling inspired, I hope you fall in love with gelli plate printing like I did!

[@paulinestewart8188]

Glad I stumbled across your website - can't wait to give my new Gelli-plate a whirl - love the lipstick holder prints and the eucalyptus leaves prints are stunning too. Thx for sharing your talent.

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks for watching and commenting Pauline, I hope you have fun, gelli plate printing is the best!

[@mrsstephaniepalmer8783]

I love the colors you chose! Your method is brilliant!

[@VikkiReed]

Wow, thank you so much, you are bringing me a smile, first thing this morning! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video

[@lindacallaway2253]

So many artists work from light to dark on the gelli plate. Your prints are so lovely. Had 3 artists friends over last week playing with the gelli plate, I need another play date now!!

[@VikkiReed]

Linda, thank you, yes! A play date with the gelli plate and friends sounds great!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Vicky, I really really enjoyed watching you create those stunning and awesome prints, this is the first time I’ve seen you, but, it most certainly won’t be the last. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too. Please stay safe and well too

[@susansmithey5317]

I love this! So inspiring. I'm going to go and gather some leaves. Thank you!!!!!!

[@VikkiReed]

Susan, YES! I'm excited that you are inspired, so much potential here, I find I am looking at everything these days with the idea of what pattern it might make on the gelli plate!

[@beenice9867]

That last one was a stunner!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks so much, Bee!

[@Bohemian-Nilda]

Wow! I loved every moment of this video! What awesome patterns! I didn’t want to blink for fear I’d miss something! Thank you for a wonderful, creatively invigorating experience! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️!

[@VikkiReed]

Nilda-Minnie, what a wonderful compliment, you've made my day, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@micha2023]

I've had 3 smaller gelli plates for years, never was that impressed with what I did. I was SO blown away with what you did here, and threw some rice paper in my Amazon cart 😁 I've only used regular paper in the past, and just loved the look of the leaves. Made me want to experiment with different types of leaves. Awesome. Glad I stumbled on your channel!!!!🤩

[@VikkiReed]

I'm so excited you feel inspired now! The rice paper is astonishing and I'm working on several projects (which all end up being art pieces) so that there is a way to deploy all these prints, thank you for watching and commenting and i wish you happy creating!

[@justjeanie1466]

You’re the opposite of boring!!! Love this and learned so much. Can’t wait to see more!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks so much Just Jeanie, lots to look at here!

[@Craft-Addict]

I keep going back to this tutorial, thanks Vicky!

[@VikkiReed]

Aryani, thank you! It's a fun one with some really lucky results, I do love the magic that can be created with the Gelli Plate!

[@7WordsWorth]

I love your style and color combinations. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@VikkiReed]

My pleasure Helen, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@carolnacarato4448]

The lipstick holder is genius! Got so many inspiring ideas from this video. I'm new to the gelli printing world and loving it!

[@VikkiReed]

Carol, isn't it amazing! Pretty soon you will be looking at everything wondering if you can use it to make prints on your gelli plate...I do now! Thanks for watching!

[@TheGeorgia2437]

This is the very first time I understood 'base layers' and 'overprinting'. Thanks for this tutorial.

[@VikkiReed]

That's so cool! Thank you for letting me know, the possibilities are wide open for you now!

[@wendykidd]

I could watch you do this all day! I just ordered my first gelli plate, and can’t wait to start playing.

[@VikkiReed]

Wendy, yay! it's the best! So much fun, I'm so glad you're feeling inspired!

[@constanzagomezara]

My mom and I love your videos, thanks so much for sharing your art and work with everyone ❤️😍

[@VikkiReed]

Constanza, thank you for watching and commenting! I'm planning some fun new video releases soon!

[@maggieshontz3501]

Thanks so much. Love your color choices, and rice paper suggestion. 💗

[@VikkiReed]

Maggie, thank you so much! I love the rice paper, I'm working on more videos with it now, and then also showing the projects that incorporate the collage papers

[@deborahreeder2901]

Wonderful!! No chance of boredom!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Deborah, great to hear that and thanks for watching!

[@gaildivico3151]

This looks so fun to do! Before this video, I spent two hours watching another tutorial and wasn't impressed all. So glad I watched yours. What liked the best was that you were using things around the house for markings. Now I can go out and by a gelli plate and brayer. Thanks again!

[@VikkiReed]

Gail, yes! It is so much fun and I find myself looking at everything wondering what kind of effect it might have on the gelli plate, it's great for waking up those creative inclinations! I hope you love it!

[@jackieroberts6440]

Never bored😊

[@VikkiReed]

Aw, thank you Jackie!

[@suddeninspirations8184]

Monoprint/monotyping is my FAVORITE are style. So very "artsy" looking when finished. This is the BEST video on this style of art I've seen so far. Thank you for sharing.

[@VikkiReed]

Oh my gosh, THANK YOU! That is a wonderful compliment, thank you so much!

[@dlcmac]

So creative and beautiful! Thanks for sharing!❤️🎁✨

[@VikkiReed]

So glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching!

[@lydiaadams7631]

Beautiful colors. Heading outside to get leaves. Thank you for the ideas.

[@VikkiReed]

Lydia, thank you, your comment brought me a smile, I hope you enjoy your creative adventure!

[@lindabenny4454]

Stunning Vikki, love them all!

[@VikkiReed]

Linda, thank you so much!

[@uniquelylily1166]

So pretty! I always thought it was light to dark. I'll have to try this. Thanks!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you! I have a video coming out in a few days on Golden Interference Pigments over very dark (black) rice paper, I got some amazing results!

[@katiequimby5576]

Gorgeous just gorgeous!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you so much, Katie!

[@michellespohrer6395]

Love these. Thanks, Vikki!

[@VikkiReed]

My pleasure Michelle! Thanks for watching!

[@headlessviolin]

Loved your play today I too love gold jut love what it adds to everything mmmm love it xx

[@VikkiReed]

Yes! Thank you, I'm working on angels right now and using LOTS of gold!

[@kathrynwiller2840]

Such awesome prints … thank you!

[@VikkiReed]

Kathryn, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@dianemosher3213]

Awesomely cool

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Diane!

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

The best videos about gel printing, those rice papers turned out stunning. TFS

[@VikkiReed]

Ann, thank you! So glad you enjoyed and yes, I love the rice papers...so great for use as collage in paintings!

[@cindycreateforlife]

OMG every single one you pulled….my heart sang! Those eucalyptus leaves, fabulous, perfect size for the larger prints! Your colour combinations are gorgeous and now, I am on the hunt for the lipstick holder! 💕🇨🇦

[@VikkiReed]

Cindy, thank you! Lipstick holder from the Dollar Store, but keep your eyes open for things that will make a pattern you love, I look at everything now with an eye as to what pattern it might make on the gelli plate! Have fun and thanks for watching!

[@mixedmediamosaicmama]

Me too! That lipstick holder!!!

[@kathleenrothman]

I could gelli art for hours too🥰 thanks 4 sharing 🙏💞

[@VikkiReed]

Kathleen, I know, RIGHT? My pleasure, I love the gelli plate!

[@mixedmediamosaicmama]

Loved it all!! Thx for sharing!!

[@VikkiReed]

Aw, thank you Kathryn!

[@aliselle1]

Waouh! Vraiment magnifique!!!!! Merci pour le partage!

[@VikkiReed]

Aliselle, merci!

[@sandraange4026]

Thank you Vikki Reed for sharing this amazing cleaver technique for making art 🌹💖

[@VikkiReed]

Sandra, my absolute pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@suefalls1600]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Sue and thanks for watching!

[@dellmaxwell5960]

Thanks Vikki, I loved your technique and enthusiasm!

[@VikkiReed]

Dell, thanks for watching and your comment!

[@karenjenkins4020]

Wow, wow, and wow!! One of THE best gel plate printing techniques I’ve ever seen!!

[@VikkiReed]

Karen, wow, thank you so much!

[@sherrydee]

You achieve such amazing depth with your colours! Very inspiring!!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Sherry!, I'm so glad you're inspired! Come back and comment if you have questions or challenges, and I will be happy to offer more information!

[@tammynielsen6035]

Great inspiration! Love the colors you choice 👍🏼❤️

[@VikkiReed]

Tammy, thank you! I put all the pigments I used in the supply list, thanks for watching!

[@carmenjones864]

I love your technique and colour combinations

[@VikkiReed]

Carmen, thank you!

[@carpeductumc]

In my top 5 of gelli print tutorials...and I've watched a lot of them lol! Truly inspiring, thank you Vikki!

[@VikkiReed]

Wow, thank you VERY much, that is high praise!

[@margaretross8486]

Awesome!

[@susandobson1588]

Good lesson for lights and darks ! Thanks!!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Susan, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@rainforme1850]

I love how you use everyday items. Only your imagination is needed. I just started watching this subject

[@VikkiReed]

Yes, only your imagination! Welcome to gelli plate printing, it is so fun, and thank you!

[@ReviewsAndMore9]

You are my new fav gel plate artist. Many, many thanks for your fab demos. Love it.

[@VikkiReed]

Wow, thank you! It is my great pleasure, more videos on the way!

[@diannkittok1629]

Wow! Great prints!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks very much Diann!

[@staceybuehler8690]

Beautiful!!!!!!!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Stacey!

[@moniquedeconinck6679]

Très belles réalisations bravo 👍🦋🦋

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Monique!

[@christineboone2850]

Gorgeous!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Christine!

[@barbiemathis1605]

I Loved those! Thanks for sharing!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Barbie! So glad you feel inspired!

[@valentinachinnici890]

Grandiosa!😊

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks very much, gracias!

[@sophiaannelizabeth]

Beautiful results!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you so much, Sophia!

[@tfntexas]

These videos are so fun!

[@VikkiReed]

Tammie, thank you!

[@vanessarobinson1080]

Fantastic! Love the circles!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks very much!

[@LoJo99]

I could never get bored………cool things to reuse, great ideals. L❤ve the kitty cameo

[@VikkiReed]

Lora, thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@angelawoodward2259]

Ooooo&awwww. Really enjoy watching you work,more like play!!! When you roll out color it is always beautiful. Thank you so very much for sharing!!!

[@VikkiReed]

Angela, thank you, yes! It's the play that brings the magical results...

[@donnam5891]

Oh I love these too. I need to get my gelli plate out. You have inspired me . Such lovely colours & patterns. 💕

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks so much Donna, I'm excited you're inspired, me too! I'm working away today!

[@magdalenachicano7310]

Muy bonito ,muchas texturas relajante

[@bunnysantamaria1808]

Absolutely loved this!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Bunny! Gelli printing with leaves is so much fun!

[@stevensacks6869]

Thank you so much. It was my first time. I use repurpose things also.

[@VikkiReed]

Steven thank you, that's so great that you repurpose things too, so many fun and creative possibilities!

[@kellymartin3206]

I just discovered gel plate printing and my mind is blown to the endless possibilities! Your video is so helpful, and I could watch your videos all day. Fabulous, Vikki!

[@VikkiReed]

Hi Kelly, thank you! Boy, are you in for a wonderful journey, I hope you will find the gelli plate as fun and magical as I have!

[@dannirichardson4913]

Thank you so much for this fantastic inspirational video ! Will be following and watching more! X

[@VikkiReed]

Danni, thank you for watching and getting inspired! Yes, more fun ideas on the way!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Loved it!!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Donna!

[@mbellramirez4833]

Loved it!

[@VikkiReed]

I'm so glad Maribell, thanks for watching!

[@veronim77]

Gorgeous.

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you!

[@dancingqueen2131]

absolutely awesome!! THANKYOU so much!! ❤️❗️🐾☀️

[@VikkiReed]

Peace Painter, my pleasure, thanks for your comment!

[@carolynwalker2135]

They all look fantastic. Look forward to seeing what you do with them ❤❤

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Carolyn! I have several videos on using the prints in mixed media collage pieces, but not these specific prints...and I've also made a video on applying gelli prints to panel, if you have one that you love so much you just want to preserve it! "Adding Gelli Plate Dragonfly Art to Wood Panel" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iwkIqKoZupi80

[@mendolady1]

LOVE this...just started gel printing and this video is AMAZING and you are a great teacher. THANKS so much...your work is beautiful.Great ideas for the repurposed items.

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Mendolady1! It is fun, isn't it? I appreciate the compliments very much and I hope you have a wonderful time gelli printing!

[@lifeisart8120]

Great video! I just love art! Thank you!

[@VikkiReed]

Lifeisart, yes I agree with you, I love art also, thank you!

[@laurastrickland8602]

Absolutely loved this video!

[@VikkiReed]

Laura, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@leestone7663]

Beautiful prints

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Lee!

[@sacralsol]

What a fun process! Thank you for sharing this. I have not seen this method before.

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you! It’s so much fun. I’m absolutely hooked on gelli plate printing!

[@sherrigittel4623]

Outstanding ❣️👌

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Sherri!

[@moondogartcamp]

Good teaching video. Beautiful prints.

[@VikkiReed]

Janine, thanks so much! Thanks for watching!

[@paulinegee4083]

Super gorgeous

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Pauline!