Creating Your Own Collage Papers

[@stephaniemartel]

Do you make your own collage papers? What is your favorite paper to use?

[@ceciliafrank8015]

Painting old scrapbook paper - wow!! I have to try it myself. I have some stash I don´t use!! :)

[@stephaniemartel]

It's a great way to use it up! 🙂

[@valerieb8006]

Luv this! I really Like to paint paper. sometimes i use copy paper, light cardstock. I'll have to look into where to buy deli paper. I like the transparency. might try tracing paper. I just finished a painting for my nephew of a galaxy and used painted paper for the planets. It was So Fun! Thanks for the video!❤💚💜

[@stephaniemartel]

Thanks so much for watching! Painting paper is fun 😊 I use logan deli paper and I have had great success with it! Here is a link to it from my store: amzn.to/48smDU5

[@alisonalison1]

Your paint layers are always so thin. I am finding the sheet I am trying to print to is sticking to the bottom of the gelli plate and tearing off. I’ve tried more and less paint, and it continues to do so. Please any suggestions? Thank you! Love your colors!

[@stephaniemartel]

Hi Alison, what paper are you using? Also, how long are you leaving it on the plate to dry? That could be a factor as well for the paper to be sticking.

[@gils9325]

Fun! I’ve had a hard time finding deli paper that isn’t too waxy and difficult to add mediums to. What kind do you use? Any suggestions? Thank you.

[@stephaniemartel]

Thanks so much for watching! This is the deli paper I use and I love it: amzn.to/48smDU5 (it's my affiliate link)

[@Pocketsnuggies]

Can I ask how you store your gelli plates? Do you use paper? Thx.

[@stephaniemartel]

Hi! I actually use the same clam shell that it came in, I find that the easiest way to store them. I bought one that came in a ziploc type bag but it had sheets of plastic on either side so I just store that one in the bag with the plastic sheets on. Does that make sense?

[@danamatsukawa4762]

Yes I make my own collage papers. I like to reuse/recycle junk mail, book pages, tissue paper. Whatever I can find.

[@stephaniemartel]

The possibilities are endless, aren't they? I love the idea of using junk mail!