Creating with P M Artist Studio Stencils and Masks

As promised in my latest product review video I wanted to play with my new stencils and masks from P.M. Artist Studio, after some technical difficulties here the video finally is. I've edited the video down a little to remove some boring thinking time and also to try and get it as close to an hour as I can.
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[@cheryllasich9467]

Ceri: you asked how we were doing out here and I think you asked what we were doing. This is only the second video of yours I've seen in all my borned life. I stumbled into a craft room tour of yours on Saturday 23 March 2022. So much information that it draws me to watch more of what you do. I was a self-taught crochet artist from 1986 until my hubby died in 2018. Hubby was a huge part of my crochet life. Grief felt like it was eating me alive. One year and two days after hubby died I decided to paper craft. It was a thing I'd never done before meaning that hubby and I never shared the joy of paper craft thus allowing me to engage in it and leave grief behind for short spaces in time. I'm kinda dumber than a box of rocks in regard to paper craft, but my dumbness allows me room to watch all forms of paper craft videos so that I can make an educated guess which parts of papercraft I'd like to invest in. So, as to how I'm doing, I'm happily progressing in gathering knowledge and what am I doing, I only know how to make elementary level memory albums and journals so I'd have to say that what I'm doing is taking a break from what I sort of know how to do and spending a little time seeing what else I might be interested in trying.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Cheryl I’m sorry for your loss and excited for your new journey, over the past two years we’ve lost eight family members and friends to the virus and the year before that I lost my mother who was my rock so I understand your grief but creativity has saved my sanity and the joy it brings me lights even my darkest days. Enjoy the process of discovery and exploration and you’ll find your style and new passion I’m sure. Thank you for your kind comments and good luck.

[@lucy7b]

Cheryl enjoy this wonderful KZbin community.

[@cheryllasich9467]

@@CeriGriffiths Oh my goodness, the pain and agony of losing friends and family to COVID!!! I'm so sorry that you have to live with the hollow spaces that leaves in one's self. My Mom moved on to heaven 7 years ago & my Dad jumped ship to heaven last year. My family has been touched by various stages of the COVID virus and thank goodness all of us except my Dad are still here. Dad was 97 years old and had been ready to go since shortly after Mom went. Any how, thank you for the hope and encouragement that the current crafty path I've chosen doesn't have to be a dead end road. I hope some day to have paper craft knowledge get stuck in my head like you and Gayle have; right now I have to go watch videos that I've saved, or else look in my crafty notes place to find out how to do a certain thing I want to include in books, journals, or just try to see if I can make it. You are a great teacher with your "un-tutorial videos" I like that style of teaching where you explain what you're using and your own personal technique using those items, but you don't put up brick walls to hem anyone in. You give ideas, not barriers!! Any way, have a good rest of your day, or if this arrives in your in box at night, here's a whispered 'have a good sleep'.

[@barbaracabrera207]

I think you are on the right path. I have crocheted for 55+ years. I still crochet a lot. But got into making cards & journals when I retired. This is the BEST community of people I've ever known or seen. And I've thoroughly enjoyed watching paper craft videos on YT. Ceri has a super good channel. So you will do well here. And there are so many others,...all over the world. They have changed my life. My 1st video was Natasha, at Treasure Books. I do learn more on Ceri's channel than most. So I really appreciate his channel. Welcome.

[@cheryllasich9467]

Thank you for your introduction, It's very nice to meet you! Thank you also for the warm welcom to Ceri's You Tube channel!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

The next best thing to playing with my Gelli plate is watching you play with yours! 🥰. Gorgeous prints, my friend! Oh wait! It’s a bird, it’s a plane…no, it’s Bubble Wrap Boy! 😂🤣. You crack me up! Just a ton of Gelli fun today. Loved it, Ceri! ❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol......I wonder what bubble wrap boy has as a costume....definitely a bubble wrap cape.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Gayle I loved our chat today, it will not be our last.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

@@CeriGriffiths 😂🤣. I’m not even going to let my imagination loose on that one! 😳😂❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

😁

[@cwbrownCaroline]

While I’m not a fan of purple I love teal and copper and those two with a touch of a darker purple can be stunning. I really enjoyed watching you working. Your precision is wonderful to watch, your explanations are detailed and well spoken. Last but certainly not least knowing that you have those feelings of not being able to do well helps me. I get so scared of failing that I find it so hard to start. Thank you.🫶🏻

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and yes the hardest part for me is getting last the fear of failure, allowing myself to makes the process easier over time.

[@annelawver8495]

I enjoyed witnessing your “inner dialogue” as you made decisions about where your art needed to go. Your use of the gel plate as a type of stamp is fabulous. Thank you for sharing! And I should add that I use PM Artist Studio stencils and love them!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Anne and PM have some great news stencils, I feel the need to shop again soon.

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

Love PM studios video. Can’t wait to watch after work

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Susan.

[@PMartistStudio]

Eeeekkkk, That is the best I could do so you could hear my squeal because you are just the sweetest! We were just talking about cutting the Teardrops just as you have done and you know we highly encourage making stencils your own. Well done, you color combos are FAB!!! Tealy-Green yum Tealish (definitely), awesome grunge. BIG hugs thank you for including us in your journey. British sarcasm is always welcome, appreciated, and even celebrated! Thank you for talking through the "boingy-ness" of Whirlies.

[@CeriGriffiths]

So pleased you liked the video, there’ll be more using your fabulous products as time goes by but I want to space them out so that people don’t hear me saying the same thing all of the time. I’m pleased you’re ok with me cutting your creations as I’m planning on cutting Whirlies diagonally to create two triangles that will work better on my larger plate and not just be one large patch of spirals. When your business grows larger if you ever create a design team please invite me as it’d be an honour to promote you all. Ceri. ❤️

[@lizkb5473]

Ceri, love how the blue paper came out. Great job and looking forward to more of your videos.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you. More on their way.

[@sandyfranklin1123]

You have some awesome 12x12 prints… now what? I’d love to see what you create with them!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I use them in many ways but I’m planning on doing a video of how I use them so that should be out next month.

[@texturejunkies8780]

You are so much fun to watch and sometimes I think you are in my head! 😂 Beautiful pulls today and thanks for sharing your Arty journey! 💜

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome, this is one of my happy places.

[@texturejunkies8780]

@@CeriGriffiths me too my dear 💜

[@barbaracabrera207]

I love this video. I think its one of best I've seen. I have learned so much from you in only 2 weeks I've been watching your channel. Thank you so much. And thx for vid. Austin,TX USA

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Barbara for your kind words.

[@barbaracabrera207]

@@CeriGriffiths Honestly, Ceri, you are a very special person. I can tell.

[@nancymitchell3962]

I don’t own a jelly plate but I enjoy watching you play! Nancy from League City, Texas

[@CeriGriffiths]

Nancy, I too enjoy watching other people craft in techniques Ive not got the equipment or facilities to do myself, it all adds to my inspiration for cross over crafting ideas.

[@lalagamma4452]

Lovely Ceri as always and loads of great ideas 🐞🕉️✌️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

Thank you for sharing PM Studios. I enjoyed their March Madness series. I still enjoy your prints the most. Your artistic style is most appealing to me. Thank you for another video.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and I too enjoyed the March madness although I couldn’t get to all of them. Thank you for your kind comments.

[@JannyHaak]

I have tried gelli printing several times now, and I feel like I am getting better at it. But what's more important: I enjoy doing it so very very much! I had ordered the plates just when you started your series, and I have been playing along with you. Thank you so much for all your tips, Ceri! ❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re so welcome Janny and I’m pleased your enjoying the process.

[@donnaswisher8408]

So interesting to see this process. Pieces that look done to me you will add more, that's what makes it interesting to me. TFS Hope you have a great day. 🌞

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Donna, there’s a fine line between done and overdone and it’s a line I often cross in error.

[@donnaswisher8408]

@@CeriGriffiths 🙂 well I haven't seen you "over do" any yet. 😁 they always look great.

[@ruthiepooh86]

Cheryl Lasich, God bless you as you learn new ways to enjoy creating. Learning about Junk Journals helped get me through the isolation ( and anger) of the past two years. Glad you discovered Ceri; he’s a great teacher.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@papercraftingwithmisstommi]

I have a 6 x 6 plate and I recommend it for journaling cards and index cards. It would probably work great with your ATCs. It also works great with the small sheets of deli paper. 🥰

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you I’ll bear that in mind.

[@robinsutton4952]

I swear your videos are never ending (which is wonderful). I also use a Speedball brayer and love it. My other brayers are still in their packaging. I spent yesterday gel printing and today look’s like another play on the gel plate. Take care and as always, thanks for sharing and inspiring.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Robin I just love printing, its like making magic with a brayer instead of a wand.

[@robinsutton4952]

@@CeriGriffiths well my gel printing got put aside for coffee dying. It was a very warm day and the paint would of dried to quickly. Now I have a lovely stack of aged papers waiting for some stamping. I was watching the Live with PM Studios and saw both you and Kylie Coo in the comments. Love what you both do. This big ol’ world seems more friendly with artists I admire and follow. Thanks bunches.

[@sandrastacey2285]

I absolutely love these prints, it looks like so much fun. More please Ceri.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Sandra I promise one a month, more if I can.

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Don't think of it as failed videos, but as bonus arting (I feel like I'll eat these words some day). 😉 I enjoyed the geliplate play! Love&hugs to you and Biscuit

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Darcy you’re right I shouldn’t view it as failure but it was frustrating.

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Oh I would have been just as frustrated; you just caught me in a "Pollyanna" moment. 😉

[@daynakennelly3161]

So enjoyed this video , Ceri! I just started back to gel printing after a few months away. 💕

[@wendyzilli9735]

These are stunning Ceri!! I didn’t know you could keep adding different colour paint to your Gelli plate after you’ve used up the original colours. Very cool!! It’s FABULOUS!!⭐️ I’d love to try this one day. I’ve never been a paper crafter at all but because of you I have purchased vintage photo distress ink and the dauber(not sure if that’s what it’s called. Lol). I ordered some paper and different stencils. I can’t wait to get started. Thank you for taking time for us to share your knowledge. We all really appreciate you. As always, thanks for sharing 🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Wendy and good luck on your new passion.

[@susanviney3297]

I hope to try this technique one day. Very interesting to watch. My curiosity has been piqued.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Happy to entertain you.

[@NigezzaCreates]

Loved this. I got my 10x8 gel plate a got for Christmas & had a play with masks along with you. Thank you 💜

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful.

[@zartist]

Enjoyed watching this. I have been Gelli printing on old-style computer labels for quite a while. Nice to see your style.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Eva, the labels are such fun aren’t they.

[@laracraft82]

Beautiful patterns 💗

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@debbiebeasley6169]

Ceri, you make me believe I can do all of these wonderful junk journal techniques! How does one thank someone for that?! Reading these comments from others, I’m by far not the only one! Blessings to you! ❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Debbie, none of us was born able to do things, we all learn and I believe we can all do everything to a certain degree with enough practice.

[@joycew3086]

I have a paper punch in the shape of the mandalas. I never thought to use them as stencils. Great idea.thanks.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous.

[@joycew3086]

@@CeriGriffiths I love your videos. You’ve given me so many ideas and interests.

[@lucy7b]

Thank you for yet another great video. Your voice provides comfort for many. I’ve just read the comment from Cheryl. This journalling community on KZbin is fantastic.

[@CeriGriffiths]

The community is fabulous and always there.

[@starlaarts9385]

👍👍

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@phylisfitz4411]

Hi Ceri. I absolutely love your videos. I was introduced to your videos from Gayle Agostinelli a year or so ago. I get tickled when you mention each other in your videos. I love her too. Thank you for being you and sharing your talents with us.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Phylis, Gayle and I got to do a video chat this week for the first time, believe it or not, such fun chatting with my friend.

[@dolphindccreations1062]

Love it I’m making a bunch

[@CeriGriffiths]

Lol....have fun.

[@SiriusHeka]

I loved watching this so much- seeing your magic on the gel plate with the same stencils that I have from PM has been inspiring. I love all of their mandala masks so very much. I particularly love your finesse with the negative space background print that you had and using the teal a bit later. I love the teal with that violet, the purples and ultra marine. Brilliantly executed Ceri- thank you! I love the use of the secondary gel plate for transferring your brayer offs onto the main plate. That was amazing!!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you for your kind comments, without my 5x7 as a pallet I get way too much paint on my main plate, it just helps me control my over enthusiasm for the process. I’ve just received my latest order from PM and in it are the Celtic circles and I can’t wait to play with those.......I feel groggy Green in my future, Mariah will hate it.

[@amherst88]

Wonderful to watch you Ceri & inspiration to get more complex w/ my gel printing -- you could totally license these designs for scrapbook paper -- or start an Etsy store with digital downloads ❤️ Oops you do have an Etsy shop!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@heatherparry3159]

Lots of great tips and techniques! Thanks so much for sharing your gelli plate journey with us.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You’re welcome Heather, thank you for watching.

[@geridevries839]

Another great session! The gel prints still amaze me! Lol. TFS!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@pollykidwell5805]

I just got my first ever gel plate , and I am learning so much from you. Thank you so much 🥰💖

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great, good luck and make sure you watch lots of different people using their plates on KZbin because there’s so much you can do with one. Have fun

[@ellynpelikan8792]

Just found you! You are a joy

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and welcome.

[@susanjane4784]

I'm laughing at myself -- I kept holding my breath when you pulled a print! Anti-ci-pation! I do love your voice and even more the pacing of your videos. So many artists on KZbin are rushing through and/or following a script. I so prefer more personal thoughtful presentations.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Susan, so do I.

[@caroltanzi29]

Ceri: you have created several interesting sheets for your crafting. I will be interested in seeing how you use them in your art work. Carol from California

[@CeriGriffiths]

Mmmmmmmm.........I’ve got so many interesting prints now I’m considering how to use them best.

[@ShikhaPrasadCraft]

Loved the whole process... You know what for the last two pages on which you used mat to make marks, I was shouting "it needs splatters and flourishes!!" while watching it!😂😂 awesome video Ceri, I will be taking my geli plate out next weekend! thank you for the inspiration

[@CeriGriffiths]

Funny I was thinking splatters as well.

[@sandikalin636]

I was so hoping you’d go with violet on the spiral print. It was my daughters favorite colors and design on that print ❤️❤️❤️ ( she passed away 3 years ago, she would have loved doing this and this print especially) copper and purple oh my how gorgeous, I agree , one of the reasons I love gel printing is we have very little control, it’s a surprise how they turn out. Similar to my paper making process. I never really know how the colors or textures will turn out until paper is dry. I love that. Don’t we have fun doing all this?

[@CeriGriffiths]

Sandi if only I’d known I would have done violet for you. And yes we do have fun with our creativity.

[@sandikalin636]

@@CeriGriffiths you did do a violet in the print I’m talking about. It turned out perfect, Ceri 💋

[@dotmorton4540]

Dot from Derbyshire Hi Ceri, another fab video I tell you I'm learning so much, and I'm loving it. Do you have a video on how you covered the wig head? I think I've still go mine from when I had Cancer 12 years ago, I'm absolutley fine now, sorry can't spell, but I don't care. I'd love to cover it in Gel prints like you did yours. It looks beautiful. Lots of love Dot x

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Dot, it was a three part video and I’ll link the first one for you here. Thats a wonderful way to take a sad memory (your cancer wig head) and turn it into a positive piece of art to celebrate. Here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5XYZ3iqqbR5gLc

[@evewhite1474]

Please check out designs from Graphic 45, gorgeous colors in 12 X 12 paper, plus coordinating ephemera.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’ve seen them as Gayle uses them, yes they’re lovely.

[@elizabustos7343]

beautiful as always. what if you dont have jelly plates but you want to do this technique.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Eliza, Gelli plates for printing are definitely a considered purchase as they’re not cheap, I’ve heard you can make the plates however they’re based on food products so home made plates don’t last that long but can be melted back down and reformed, I’ve never done it but there are plenty of KZbin’s on how to make a Gelli plate. I’ve heard you can do something similar with a sheet of plexiglass or a rubber Matt, again I’ve not done that either so I’d suggest doing a bit of a search on KZbin for Gelli printing without a Gelli plate, or maybe mono printing without a Gelli plate, the results will never be exactly the same but they may be close.

[@Yahoo12]

Love the prints! Will you scan them and offer as digital prints for sale? New subscriber and enjoying your creative mind.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Hi Sandy, the problem is I can only make digitals of my prints if I only use elements which are copyrite free or I’ve designed myself........I do plan to create such digitals in the future so watch this space for updates.

[@carolynchatham6376]

I have learned from you how to not put too much paint on all at once

[@CeriGriffiths]

I wish I’d learnt it as well, I still put too much on but I get carried away when I’m having fun.

[@MzGriz]

Great play today Ceri! Two things; can we see you use these prints in an actual project and please could you do a diy texture plate video. Thanks from California, USA

[@CeriGriffiths]

I do have plans for a “what I use the prints for” video and the making a Texture plate video is about to be filmed as well so hopefully your wish list will be forefilled.

[@MzGriz]

@@CeriGriffiths oh yay! You are great! Thanks and happy April 1

[@gillymacgregor3071]

Than you Ceri, you have helped me find the courage to use my geli plate which is mocking me from its box 😂 can you please tell me where you got that sticky mat that you use at the end. I’m in the UK 👍🏻

[@CeriGriffiths]

Gilly if you’re referring to the mesh sticky mat I used for mark making I got it in my local pound world although I’ve sent them in the range and Wilko, they are normally on a roll in the kitchen isle as they’re just called sticky mat.

[@gillymacgregor3071]

@@CeriGriffiths thank you so much for the info. I managed to get some on Amazon. Can’t wait to get started, 👍🏻😀

[@avanellehansen4525]

The black acrylic under the plate would throw off my colors and values!

[@CeriGriffiths]

It can do.

[@avanellehansen4525]

Perhaps you could spray paint it white.

[@patriciarcarmichael1219]

Mariah said I needed to watch this and I am so glad I did! The use of the smaller gel plate to make the stencil into a stamp is something I shall definitely do! Mixing a bit, not much, of retarder with the metallics will help you to get more out of them--just a small amount makes a world of difference. I enjoyed this immensely! Thank you for sharing your ideas and special brand of plating!

[@CeriGriffiths]

P thank you so much for your comments, positive creative input is always welcome from someone like yourself whom I know have a wealth of knowledge, but remember I’m only as good as the tools I’m using and your stencils and masks are fabulous tools. Loving my journey of discovery. ❤️

[@patriciarcarmichael1219]

@@CeriGriffiths I was not at my best on this one but with more practice I will be! Thank you for igniting the spark!

[@debbeneman9792]

Hi Ceri. Did I hear you right when you said you just oiled your jelly plate? Are you supposed too? I didn't know that, how often do you do it? Is there a certain oil to use? Does jelly plates dry out? I hope I haven't ruined mine. I've left it out for a couple weeks..

[@CeriGriffiths]

Deb don’t worry you’ll be fine, I had my plate for over a year before I was told I could condition it with oil, normally you’d use a baby oil or a mineral oil (normally for conditioning wooden chopping boards). Over time your Gelli plate can dry out and the paints you use to print with with draw moisture out of the plate. If you touch your plate surface with your finger and it’s sticky your plate is fine, if you touch your plate and it’s not very sticky and it feels a little dry then it’s a good idea to condition it. I would put a few drops of mineral onto my plate, massage it in, leave it sit for about ten minutes then wipe any excess off, some people don’t even wipe off the excess they just let it soak in. I use my plates a lot so I condition maybe one a month. Don’t forget there are two sides to the plate so condition both sides. I hope that helps, maybe do a KZbin search on conditioning Gelli plates as I’m sure there’s many methods and points of view.

[@debbeneman9792]

@@CeriGriffiths Thank You so much Ceri, I really appreciate it.

[@cwbrownCaroline]

Ceri, what weight is the 12x12 paper?

[@CeriGriffiths]

250gsm but I’m not sure what that is in pounds, but to be honest it doesn’t matter as I print onto any weight including tissue.

[@dawnlynch7691]

Sorry to ask you weird question did you get any ☃️❄ today because in Ramsgate kent we had quite a downpour of snow on and off all day very windy as well but on GMTV it wasn't forecast for snow.. sorry if my text messages don't read properly I'm dyslexic so I have to speak through the mic on my mobile phone

[@CeriGriffiths]

Dawn your message is absolutely fine, we didn’t get snow but I saw a few flakes, but the temperature has been bitter here all day.

[@michellegibson8654]

What weight of paper do you use

[@CeriGriffiths]

Michelle the 12x12 card stock is 250gsm I’m not sure what that is in pounds.

[@vel0811]

Its all your fault I have 20 items in my PM Art Studios basket. (Thank you!)

[@CeriGriffiths]

LOL….I’m so sorry but deep down I’m not because I know you’ll enjoy them.