Gel Printing, layers using paint, ink, stencils, stamps and handmade foam stamps

[@NadineWendellMojica]

Two things... I really appreciate when you show ' mistakes' and are frank about what you don't like about a product. The second is that your honosty when you are disappointed in a result. You are so gifted that it gives me hope when I see your

[@NadineWendellMojica]

Lost this and must continue... Love your homemade stamps too. They are ' primitive', natural, organic and not mass produced. You are the real deal.

[@DeniseLush]

oh thank you so much. Sometimes people see it as being negative but if you don't like it you don't like it right? lol

[@DeniseLush]

Oh thank you. You are so sweet.

[@RamoArt]

Always remember that you're working from front to back, so if one layer is opaque, the next one won't show through. I actually really love that the first print didn't fully transfer. It looks like a peeled wallpaper. Absolutely beautiful.

[@DeniseLush]

Yes I keep forgetting that! Who knows! Maybe that is WHY I love the print so much! Because it's imperfect! Thanks so much!

[@Abbie7301]

Your voice over was great, you have a very soothing voice. These prints are beautiful. Very inspirational tutorial.

[@DeniseLush]

oh thank you. So sweet.

[@ruthiemiller9959]

I think the reason that the details you applied with the posca pen did not come out was because they were buried under all the first layer you put down. What you put down first come out on top. What you put on last come out on the bottom....I learned that the hard way myself. Love your videos....you are so creative!

[@DeniseLush]

I can't believe I didn't think of that!!! Thanks so much!!! and thank you for the compliment. I appreciate it.

[@KiwiJane1]

Exactly right!! What you put down first, is what you see at the forefront of your print. The reason some things show through on some prints, is because of gaps and transparent layers (Golden paints are amazing for this process). This is also why the reveal is so fun for me...you just never know how it’s going to turn out and sometimes it’s even better than I’d hoped. Worst case scenario, I can print over what I don’t love.

[@fatoomgierdien2181]

Fantastic tip. Thank. You

[@susananncherrysetter3902]

I'm right in the middle of cleaning a 450sq.ft apt, (retirement community ) for "inspection" on Monday...I'm 74, artist, love gelli plates, SO what do I do? I stream your fabulous video doing wonderful different things with a gelli plate, just for background sound........(I have stacks of art supplies, etc all over every surface, table, couch etc.....to "downsize" and neat-en up the place) ......And now I'm trying to figure out how to clear off table to do some gelli printing.....and downsizing just flew out the window. It did....I watched it waving bye bye. I need all my stuff, in fact I may need More Stuff. Who says you can't teach an old dog new tricks? Thank You for Sharing, lovely prints!

[@DeniseLush]

OMG! I love this. You made me chuckle and you made my day. I have another video I will be posting this weekend. Hopefully it will spark some more ideas for you! Please keep commenting on my videos. I love what you had to say. It made me so happy. I hope you pass inspection on Monday! Good luck! Now get playing!!!

[@susanmcfie9261]

I’m downsizing and moving and staying sane by watching art videos. Only problem is as you say....I keep finding reasons to keep stuff. And I’m tempted to unpack some of my art materials

[@techne9]

My big Gelli dried out so much nothing would lift. A coating of mineral oil cleaned it and, left overnight (then baby-wiped), restored the surface. I love this video!!

[@DeniseLush]

Sally Adler that’s awesome! Glad it worked out for you. Thank you!

[@shannonburns2289]

LOVED THIS video. So many great ideas, I will have to watch it several times!. I appreciate your commentary, as it helps to know what didn't work, as well a what did. I feel like we are the same colour wave length too.

[@DeniseLush]

Glad it was helpful! Oh that's fun when you find someone who likes using the same colours as well!!!

[@glendamattera5209]

Like the ideas and handmade stamps

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks!

[@fatoomgierdien2181]

I love your creativity and tips. Thank you.

[@DeniseLush]

Glad you like them!

[@dianejarvis270]

Can't understand why you were so disappointed with the first and second pulls. They look to me just like the partial remains of a medieval wall painting. Loved them. Thanks for sharing; have subscribed.

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you so much. I was really disappointed at first. Cause it would have been a super awesome print. But I have grown to love it just as it is.

[@susanmcfie9261]

I thought so too

[@DSmith-pc9jn]

Wonderful work. Gave me lots of ideas. Can't wait to try them.

[@DeniseLush]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bunnysantamaria1808]

Really enjoyed this. Sometimes things work and sometimes they don't.

[@DeniseLush]

yes, so true.

[@melissabomgren4816]

Enjoy your video I’m just beginning so I really appreciate you sharing your experience I want to use my gelli prints for card making and the first two pulls you did I know you were disappointed but I was like those are awesome!!!! Again thank you for sharing

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks so much. I'm glad the videos help!

[@christinebell8980]

Loved the brayer picking. Great prints, even the fails were great.

[@DeniseLush]

thanks!

[@dianadevlin3717]

You are so easy to listen to, thanks for the ideas!

[@DeniseLush]

awwww thank you. That means a lot cause I was so nervous to do a voice over.

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Hi, Denise. Brand new subbie here. It is 2020 and last night was the time change, so to watch this video when it was the time change last year, made me chuckle. Thanks for your lovely video. You have a very pleasant voice to listen to. Love all your prints. Yeah, I am going to have lots of mini journals. I may mat a couple of mine for wall art. We will see.

[@DeniseLush]

lol That's funny! Enjoy your play time and all your prints! lol Thanks so much.

[@lyndajoyce6243]

You are so fun to watch! So creative!!

[@DeniseLush]

Oh yay! Thank you! That makes me happy to hear that!

[@lyndajoyce6243]

@@DeniseLush I really love watching you! Changed my pic!

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Thank you for sharing your gelli plate pulling ❤

[@DeniseLush]

you're welcome!

[@renig5059]

Enjoyed watching you.... your first print came out as one of those archeological finds... very 🆒...👍🏻👩🏻‍🎨

[@DeniseLush]

lol thanks so much!!!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Denise, I really really love ❤️ all those gorgeous and stunning prints, even the one that went wrong, still has virtues and is stunning too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks Mags. I still like it too!

[@TheQueenBee47]

I really enjoyed your video. Especially that you showed how something did not come out as you wanted/planned. It is disappointing (such a beauty) but not the end of the world, as you may learn something from each pull of the paper. I have just purchased a Gel plate and yours is one of my favorite videos so far. Thank you

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you so very much! You are going to have so much fun Gel Printing!!! I have actually grown to love my print that didn't turn out. But yes, it was still disappoiting. But I got over it. lol

[@Nevertoosweet2eat]

(At 0.45) I get the same satisfaction when I can pull the cloths drier lint off the filter in one full piece. Just found your channel, so I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you!

[@DeniseLush]

oh you made me laugh! lol Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy my videos.

[@soorashreesadekar4567]

Lol. That was a funny analogy. But yes. I got the same satisfaction

[@theartycraftytart7759]

I love the grumpiness of the first two prints! ❤️❤️❤️

[@DeniseLush]

lmao thank you

[@theartycraftytart7759]

😂 that’s autocorrect for you! Bless it! 😜

[@DeniseLush]

@@theartycraftytart7759 made me laugh!

[@theartycraftytart7759]

Oh I see! I hope it was good funny, that’s how it was intended!

[@DeniseLush]

@@theartycraftytart7759 Yes it was!

[@tracyverberkmoes4818]

I love pulling the paint off like that too!! I feel ya!

[@DeniseLush]

yes. Thanks!

[@KiwiJane1]

I have tried a similar technique and I used acrylic paint extender to help pull the paint from the gelli and had pretty good success with it. Maybe try adding it at different stages of layering....I just experiment until I find what works and what doesn't. :-)

[@DeniseLush]

I was able to pull prints after. Just not that first pull. Wasn't meant to be I guess. but it does look wonderful as is. Thanks

[@greensleek]

I like your damaged transfers. They are cool! So abstract! I hate to say it but they are my favorite.

[@DeniseLush]

lol it's okay. you can say it! Thank you

[@susanmcfie9261]

Lovely peaceful and satisfying printmaking. Very interesting that you take us through your process of trial and error. I loved the first print too and felt you could continue to work into it. Great stuff thank you

[@DeniseLush]

thank you!

[@babesmixedmedia]

Fun session. I don't think the yellow circles in your flowers showed up because they would have been on the bottom layer below the blue when you did your final print. All these prints turned out beautifully. Even the ones off that little five-by-five plate.

[@DeniseLush]

Yes, another person pointed that out too. So clever. I didn't even think of that! lol Thanks so much!!!

[@sonileesmith2256]

Agree...what is last is on the bottom...

[@bridgethaig8923]

@@DeniseLush maybe next time wipe away the paint and then add the yellow, I watched the beginning of you video 4 time watching you peel the old paint off your brayer.

[@DeniseLush]

@@bridgethaig8923 LMAO! I think my brayer is ready for another peel, but I'm waiting to do it on video for everybody! Lol How weird is that? lol

[@getova1]

Soni lee Smith if you add some acrylic retarder it may help and give some working time. I don’t use a heat gun or hairdryer as I want more time before the acrylic paint dries and the paper sticks to the plate.

[@LynnLBE]

Gosh these were really unusual & BEAUTIFUL‼️. Love the color combinations.

[@DeniseLush]

thank you! Glad you like it!

[@pauladyer9845]

I like how you use different things..thanks

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks! It's fun trying different items to see what print you'll get.

[@Cherryblossum101]

I really like the way the first 2 prints turned out!

[@DeniseLush]

thank you! me too!

[@birgitblume4980]

Thanks for sharing also what did not turn out as you wanted it -it's beautiful though!

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you! 😊

[@carolynshanks2612]

I am a genuine newbie. I am watching as many videos as I can before starting. This one of yours makes me realize that I will make mistakes, yet the first piece you made WAS gorgeous. Keep it for a collage, small pieces. It is amazing. I love your combination of images. Also, I will not use a tool to dry the paints.

[@DeniseLush]

Yes, Not all prints are going to be something you like. There's quite often a lot of 'yucks' in the play session. Have fun when you start playing!

[@diannadiatz1140]

Dear Denise, I LOVE the abstract "accidents" that you pulled -- just as they are! They are wonderful examples of the art work doing what "it" really wants to do! You may want to do a series of happy accidents on the gelli plate! Best wishes, Dianna

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you so much. I love your comment. I need to think more like that "the art work doing what IT really wants to do!" Thank you.

[@diannadiatz1140]

@@DeniseLush Dear Denise, Art stuff is alive with its own energy. Let your right brain loose! Color copy the prints that you love to collage! Remember those fashions from several years ago where designers broke up designs? That's what I'm reminded of. Your prints reminded me of paint cracking and peeling. Real distressed looks! lol Remember, don't take yourself too seriously! There are no failures or mistakes, just unexpected outcomes! Have a great weekend! Dianna

[@DeniseLush]

@@diannadiatz1140 thanks so much. I tend to forget to make copes of my work.

[@heksedansd.2919]

Such nice colors and very nice prints! !- and the peeling in the beginning was good to the soul😊

[@DeniseLush]

lol thank you. My last video has peeling as well! lol Just in case you need more therapy.

[@heksedansd.2919]

@@DeniseLush THAT kind of terapi I allways need😊

[@dianadevlin3717]

Love the brayer cleaning segment lol

[@DeniseLush]

it is satisfying isn't it!!!! lol

[@janice2992]

Good prints both very nice 💖👍

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks so much 😊

[@leanneusher1001]

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[@cheryl7476]

You tossed those great acrylic skins! Was fun watching you pull them off. Another fun and interesting video. I sighed when the print didn’t turn out all the way. What a lovely piece, nevertheless. Lots of pieces to use. Cool stamp by Marlene, Denise.

[@DeniseLush]

oh Gosh no! I did not toss those acrylic skins! I haven't used them for anything yet but I have them! Yes, I love that stamp by Marlene. I have to stop myself from using it on everything.

[@cheryl7476]

Oh wonderful to hear, you kept those pretty skins. Getting a sense of your style and creativity, I was surprised, when I thought I saw you toss them, thinking that you would keep them.They are going to be lovely on a project, which I hope you share with us. So tickled to have found you, Denise. From the two videos I have watched, I like you style and process. I look forward to getting to know you to some degree, though listening to you and by enjoying being in your art space as you play. BTW, I enjoy your voiceovers. 💐

[@cheryl7476]

One more thing, I would be using that stamp on nearly everything too, if it were in my stash. It is very cool. Use it lots!

[@DeniseLush]

@@cheryl7476 Who knows how long it will be before I actually use them though! lol I'm so happy you found my channel as well! Thanks so much!!

[@deenaotway7717]

Love watching you gelli print, Im not that adventurous with my gelli plate really should just go for it, thank you for sharing

[@DeniseLush]

Yes you should! Use inexpensive paper so you don't feel like you're 'wasting' paper if you like. And don't forget that sometimes when you pull a print you may not like it as a whole but if you cut it into pieces, you may LOVE it! Thanks so much for watching.

[@margaretpinsent6388]

I love your work, and ive subscribed now. Gelli printing is so tantalising! I have liads that didnt work. I love your use of colour. To help dry in between layers, I use one of those hand-held fans to cool your face on a hot summer's day. It works well, cuts down the waiting time. I've heard heat can dry your plate, so maybes that's what you're finding with yours. I love your foamies/handmade masks etc 👏

[@margaretpinsent6388]

Oh shoot, you did this years ago! 🤦

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks for subscribing! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos!

[@BohemianCrafting]

I love that first gelli print more.It looks so vintage,unique. Great sharing.

[@DeniseLush]

thank you. I love it too.

[@katframe]

Would you consider making a video of how you make your home made foam stamps. I really love them.

[@DeniseLush]

Yes I will. I have had this request from another person as well. Just trying to think of some ideas for some stamps I would like to make and I will get to it!

[@jneigler]

Never will I use a heat tool on the Gelli Plate. Thanks for sharing.

[@DeniseLush]

I'm assuming that's why it didn't work.

[@christineboone2850]

Love that final print!!

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you!!!

[@ordinaryradiance]

What a pleasure to watch your technique to create your page(s), I learned two important things - let each layer dry and cover it all with a white layer in order to pull-up everything underneath. Brilliant. And I love the second ghost print. Thank you for all the links you provide. It would be super if we could see it in real-time not sped up, that’s the beauty of being able to watch an artist work. Now I’m subscribed.

[@DeniseLush]

well first of all, thank you so much. Second, I am so glad you learned something from my video! That's awesome. Third, oh my goodness....if I did this real time, it would be a LOOOOOONG video. Is it just so you know how much time has passed between the layers? Or you just like to watch it real time? Also, thank you for subscribing!!!

[@mutti20101]

Paula Devi if you click on the 3 dots on the top right of the video then select playback speed. You can select a slower speed to play it slower. Turn your volume off cos her speaking will sound real bad slowed down. Remember to change the speed setting the same way back to “normal “ & turn your volume back up when finished 😉

[@DeniseLush]

@@mutti20101 thank you Lynda for providing that info for her. I thought I had, but I am not seeing my full response. Sorry about that Paula.

[@natalierice6528]

I love your use of layering. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks so much!

[@belbe417]

I know this is old but I love how the first one turned out. It would look ace as artist trading cards

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you!!!

[@G1Becky]

This was fascinating to watch! I’ve not done any geli printing but am very interested in how it is done! Love your voice over - so soothing!

[@DeniseLush]

THank you so much. Gel printing is fun and addictive! You've been warned if you decide to give it a try.

[@artrinsicvaluesoflizhuey8493]

KZbin found you for me and I am so glad! Your technique is new to me and I'm always looking for fresh ways to use what I have. Putting all the layers on the plate before pulling is different. I've seen many videos where they pull a print, do a new gelli color combo/texture, pull that on to the same paper, and repeat several times to get the layered look. I'll give your method a try. Thanks for sharing.

[@DeniseLush]

well thank you! I'm glad you found me too! I have more gel printing videos so please check them out. Hopefully you'll get some more ideas. Here's the playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLDg0Un7_fPcxiidfM3SYPEKzcgsGrpnK_

[@minnahumble2294]

I noticed that you used a barren to rub the back of the paper before pulling the print. Can you recommend a brand, or say where to get a good barren.?

[@DeniseLush]

This is the one I have. I can't tell you how good it is, I've never used any other ones. lol So it works for me! www.currys.com/catalogpc.htm?Category=SPEEDBALL_BAREN&Source=Search

[@juliebergacker5680]

Awesome,just awesome😁👍👏

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you!

[@suzieq23ify]

I have so much fun watching you gelli, but I would have more fun If I was doing it myself!!LOL Great video and thanks for some great ideas.

[@DeniseLush]

lmao thanks so much! At least you're still having fun!

[@travellife08]

I've noticed a couple of people using a solid clear acrylic sheet, around 1/8" thick and slightly larger than the dimensions of the gel plate, placed underneath their gel plate. The gel plate is centered on top of the acrylic sheet and when they want to view their layering they can easily pick up the gel plate and look at it through the back which will end up being the front of your print. It really helps visualize the layering, I plan to do this myself.

[@DeniseLush]

I have one of those now!!!!

[@travellife08]

@@DeniseLush I realized after I posted that comment the video is 3 years old. Did you have some cut or did you buy some pre-manufactured ones?

[@DeniseLush]

@@travellife08 Joggles sells them! They're great to have. Especially when you want to use your smaller gel plates kinda like a stamp!

[@lourdesmurielrios5856]

Hi! Fantastic video and beautiful print! Could you give us a link where to get that beautiful rubber stamp (not the handmade ones obviously) and also where to get that item you use for fixing your paper to the gelli plate, pls? (The speed hall one?). Thanks!

[@DeniseLush]

everything is linked below the video

[@juliao1255]

I love this video - found it helpful and inspiring. Too bad I am so behind the curve here since this was made more than a year ago. I am so disappointed the stamp by marlene is no longer available cuz I love that one! Will be watching for it to show up for sale used...

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you. You're never too late to watch a youtube video. Gel printing is still quite popular. Oh, that's too bad about the stamp. It's a great one. I'm sure you'll come across another one that's somewhat similar. Or maybe a combo of two stamps that can achieve the same look. You check Amazon for a used one?

[@artdance0]

Excellent ideas.

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you

[@joycegandy7305]

I just found your channel and like the Gelli plate designs you did!! Thank you:-)

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks so much!

[@anknaparkin7510]

Pretty amazing and love all your handmade stamps, they are gorgeous and inspiring. First class act👌😀♥️👏👏👏

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you so very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@isaacdogkeith9230]

Just curious- why don't you use a (clean) brayer on the back of the final paper pull? Does it tear the paper? I'm new. Love your video!!

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you No reason. I just feel I can apply more pressure and the barren feels better in my hand. You could use a brayer if you prefer.

[@zajdamily]

I love your videos. I've watched several and in one you used a squiggly foam stamp by Einat Kessler. I've looked everywhere and cant find it. Did I get the name wrong? Do you know where they are sold? thank you for any info you can give.

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you so very much. I would check the Art Foamies website. You can search by designer. Sometimes they discontinue them. It's been years since I was with Art Foamies.

[@Engelhafen]

Yiu are very gifted with this medium

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks so much

[@KiwiJane1]

I need to get my hands on some of those foam stamps!

[@DeniseLush]

They can be quite fun. I tend to forget to use them. oops

[@debbiesjournals4550]

Loved watching you do these prints. I usually only do 1 layer but this looks like fun! Hope you were able to catch me up with a use for your partial print. Maybe a tag for a gift or ATC cards? Thanks for the tutorial and the voiceover was great!

[@DeniseLush]

thanks so much. I have not used my partial print yet. It has to be something special because I love it so much. I have a tendency to make a lot of prints and not do anything with them! Not all. I just have so much fun gelli printing that I just play without a purpose. Thanks so much for watching! You must give multiply layers a try!!! It will be fun.

[@pennycandyys]

I really enjoyed your voice over, as someone else commented. And that’s a big deal because I just realized that there are other artists who I enjoy watching them work, but their voices 😳😳 I also liked watching you work, and using your stamps-makes me want to try making my own stamps, as well. Anyone: I want to try Gelli printing myself, but I have not yet started buying supplies. Can or does anyone recommend certain paints? Or should I just buy whatever, as long as it’s acrylic?

[@DeniseLush]

Oh thank you! That's a nice compliment. As for the gel printing question. You don't need special paints. If you already own some, try using those first. I mostly use Liquitex Basics or Golden Fluid.

[@pennycandyys]

Ok, thank you!

[@Inbar-Ana]

Hello , Is the last white paint you put over the layers is siple acrylic as the others or some unieqe paint that get all the other layers with it? thanx

[@DeniseLush]

It is simply acrylic paint!

[@Inbar-Ana]

@@DeniseLush oh thanks! I am new with the gellie plate and I thought i shouldn’t let the paint dry.. good to learn this obviously

[@DeniseLush]

There's so many ways to play with the gel plate. Experiment and have fun!!!!@@Inbar-Ana

[@dinestern6597]

It's a nice video. Can you say me whst you are take for stamps with the circles from the first paper. I can't find this. I am from Germany and my English is not very good. :(

[@DeniseLush]

Are you asking what circle stamps I used in the beginning of the video? If so, then that's homemade stamps that I made myself from foam and cardboard. So you can just design your very own stamps and make them myself. I have a video showing how I make foam stamps. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5qYhqtoqJ5gY5I Hope this helps! And if this is not what you are asking, let me know.

[@lisascott5997]

Hi I am new to gel prints I loved watching all the beautiful colors in your handmade stamps and textures and I have a question the white paint that you put on to lift the print is that some thing that you have to do to get the print right or just your preference?

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you Lisa, I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. So let me know if I got this wrong. You can choose any color to lift the print. It depends what you want. But in order to pull the print you need a final full layer. Hope that answers your question.

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

ALL THE NEXT GELLI PRINTS CAME OUT SO GOOD.....WHY DO YOU USE THIS WHITE COLOR ON THE END AND WHAT IS IT.....TFS.....:)

[@DeniseLush]

It's just acrylic paint. All the other layers are dry (cause you let it dry between each layer). Then you need to add a layer of paint or gel medium to pull(all the layers) the print.

[@kimclark9276]

Fantastic you inspire me! I have just had a go but my first pull just pulled off the light coat of paint? What did I do wrong? My 2nd pull was ok but not all came off, do I need different paints? I am just using regular acrylics? I bought a golden gel medium to try and make them not dry as fast but if I'm right this is not what you want? Sorry for all the questions Denise! :) thanks.

[@DeniseLush]

It can all be so finicky, its really hard to say what the problem is. That final layer has to be thin. It should completely cover the plate, but you should be able to see the previous layers underneath. And then put that paper down right away and rub. Sometimes you may have to rub a little harder. Chances are if you only pulled that top layer of paint, its because you used to much paint. You want all those before layers to be dry. Hope this helps!

[@laurakate1992]

Denise Lush thanks I’ll try again I think it was too thick 🙄

[@georgiagibbons56]

I have never tried to pull the paint off. Will have to try it and see what happens

[@DeniseLush]

off your brayer? Oh its so satifying. I've done it about half a dozen times.

[@fionasmom6254]

I loved the peeling of the brayer.

[@DeniseLush]

lol It's very satisfying! lol

[@fionasmom6254]

@@DeniseLush I've spent a solid hour peeling little tiny pieces off my brayer before, so yes, watching that was very satisfying.

[@DeniseLush]

@@fionasmom6254 😅

[@teresadavis9283]

Gorgeous! Have you tried cleaning the 5"X5" gelli with baby/mineral oil?

[@DeniseLush]

Yes I have. This was a long time ago now. I did have one gel plate I think I ended up throwing out. So I can't recall if it was that one or a different one. It was one I had had for a long time that wasn't Gel Press, so it just wasn't as good.

[@florisabelcastillo7688]

I absolutely love your prints!!! Could you show us how to make the foam stamps some time, please? Thanks for sharing !

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you! Yes I will at some point make a video for making foam stamps. I have had that one requested a few times. Trying to find some time. Hopefully soon. Need to come up with some design ideas!

[@TotowizardZ]

Hi Denise - did you make the "leaf" foam stamp that you used on the second part of your video?

[@DeniseLush]

I'm not exactly sure which one you're speaking of. If it's the one that looks like balls kinda, you can see it in the bright aqua green paint at 17:57 then yes. if I remember correctly all the foam stamps i used are handmade.

[@TotowizardZ]

@@DeniseLush Yep the ball shapes on the stem - Thank you been driving myself cuckoo looking for it online. I will be able to make also!

[@DeniseLush]

@@TotowizardZ lol sorry. There is a stencil that's a lot like this. It's from The Crafters Workshop designed by Julie Fei Fan Balzer.

[@veronicastewart1112]

Those dried paint strips can be collaged back onto art. They lend amazing texture.

[@DeniseLush]

yes totally agree

[@KarenElaine]

Thank you for taking us through the process and I have learned so, so much! Looking forward to trying this technique! This is the first I've seen of your videos and I'm subscribing to see more. Great demo! :-)

[@DeniseLush]

oh thank you so very much! I love it when people get excited and learn from what I post! That makes me so very happy. And thanks so much for subscribing. I look forward to reading more of your comments!!

[@FollowYourDreamss]

I will purchase gel press palate, but need to know what to purchase which brayers?? is speedball ok to spread acrylic on gel press? soft or hard brayer?? What is the brayer you used in video and the size?? because the link does not open

[@DeniseLush]

My prefered and favourite brayer to use is the Speedball Soft Rubber Brayers. I have a 3"

[@AzaleaLala]

I actually really love the grungy affect you got from the first and second prints.

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks I really do as well. But I was really disappointed I didn't get the full print.

[@AmyThompson_craftgeek]

My gelli plate is like your 5x5. I would love to find out how to make it better.

[@DeniseLush]

I have been told to clean it and then apply baby oil or mineral oil.

[@minnahumble2294]

I have the same problem with pulling up several layers with a “clean up” print. The gelli plate pulls off some of the paper leaving big white blotches of no-paint in the print. I have tried everything. I have cleaned up the plate with baby wipes and soaked it in water, smeared it with baby oil and left it for long periods with the baby oil on the plate... nothing has solved the problem although it’s not as bad with deli paper and printing paper. It is worse with card stock ( 110 pounds laser inkjet copier smooth finish index paper is the worst). Does anyone have a solution?

[@DeniseLush]

are you looking for a solution to clean the plate or to pull the print?

[@minnahumble2294]

A solution to pull the print without leaving some of the paper behind.

[@nokiot9]

What is all that powder stuff you’re dumping all over the plate?

[@rachelangelaart]

Hi Denise, you know I just love gel printing and it’s so satisfying watching you, love your hand made stamps! Oh yes and totally get the peeling off layers on your brayer lol. If you are finding your plate is a bit dry (and I know you don’t like cleaning you plates 😱lol) but do give it a good clean and then rub baby oil into your plate, leave it a while, rinse it under the tap and leave to dry naturally, this should bring the condition back! Hope that helps! 💖

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks Rachel. So what should i give it a good cleaning with? Soap and water? Baby wipe?

[@rachelangelaart]

Hi Denise, yes a baby wipe or water and artist soap, just to get the excess off. Then the baby oil will get the rest off as you massage it in. Let it sit for a while and rinse again. Leave to dry. Hope this helps

[@DeniseLush]

@@rachelangelaart thanks. I still haven't tried it yet! lol

[@enamary1]

Hi Denise, I love watching your videos! Thank you. The first print - the bits of which that did turn out were totally gorgeous!! And I'm thinking that the yellow Posca paint didn't show up because when you pulled the print, the yellow marks ended up being under the stamped layer of opaque blue paint - it's a reverse stack of paint. Aah, and now I've read the comments below and see that Ruthie Miller said the same thing... but I'll send this anyway. Also, the Tim Holtz stamp set is Bitty Grunge. Extra thanks for your lovely work. Keep it coming!

[@DeniseLush]

Thanks so much!!! I'm glad you enjoy my videos. Yes everybody seemed to clue in to the whole layering process and why it wasn't showing up. Everybody but me that is! LOL! OOOH And thank you for naming that stamp set, I will have to write it on the plastic right now so I know for next time! Thanks again!

[@retrobree7989]

Great video, I love the colors you use! I’ve been making some multi layer prints too, and I found that if there were lots of layers I really had to let the final layer dry (after rubbing on the paper), and if it was left for about 10 minutes the final layer would be bonded and cured, and the whole thing would pull up nicely 🥳🥳Great channel, I just subscribed!

[@DeniseLush]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@kerryloper6142]

Ok I think what you think is a fail is beautiful. You can put picture in the blank spaces. Fall is what I’m thinking with the colors. I love it.

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you so much!

[@saharo]

Beautiful.what is last layer?

[@DeniseLush]

just a layer of paint!

[@saharo]

Denise Lush my colors don’t print all of them stay on glass🥺

[@DeniseLush]

@@saharo you mean you can't pull the print? Experiment. All paints are different. Try less paint for your final layer. When you do that final layer of paint you have to pull right away. You don't let it dry. You should also be able to see the previous layers through that final layer of paint on your gel plate.

[@nokiot9]

And holy moly! You can let the paint dry on your plate?! I’ve been working so fast trying to get it done before it dries because whenever it does my prints come up really faded- you just gotta put an active layer on the back at the end 🤯

[@DeniseLush]

Yes you can! woo hoo!

[@bethmiller4266]

Posca pens are best used after the printing is done. Same thing happens to me

[@DeniseLush]

Did you read in the other comments that the reason why they're not showing up is because of the order it's laid down on the gelli plate. The first layer you put on your gelli plate, is the top layer you see when the print is pulled. So I added the posca pens too late in the layers.

[@bethmiller4266]

Denise Lush that’s interesting. Kate Crane always adds them as doodling at the end. Good to know you can also do it as you suggested 👍

[@fayewolfe8110]

What kind of paper are you using for the print.

[@DeniseLush]

I usually use Recollections Card Stock from Michael's craft store for gel printing. If I want it to be lighter weight I just use printer paper. Nothing special.

[@kathyseek6087]

Really enjoyed your video!. It is so jam packed with helpful demos. You make me feel better because I have had the paper stick onto the plate stubbornly as happened to you. I had blamed it on the number of layers, maybe types of paints, or thickness in that area or the thickness of the last coating. But I see from yours that these don't seem to be the cause. You also mentioned a plate getting dry. I have addressed that problem by taking a small amount of mineral oil (from the drugstore) and rubbing it into a clean plate. ( I don't leave thick layers of paint on my gelli plates so I don't think that's the cause ). I wipe off the oil well with a non-lint paper towel like Brawny and then pack it away with its plastic cover and into the clam shell. I also have discovered that it is a big mistake to put the plate onto paper for a base, or to store the plate ...this pulls some of that sliminess out of the plate which isn't good. Hope this helps one of your viewers. I look forward to more from you as I LOVE your video approach and your style. Thanks so much!

[@DeniseLush]

I wonder if the the paper gets left on too long and that's why it sticks!?!? Who knows. Yes I have had some people suggest mineral oil. I am going to have to myself some! I've also been told baby oil.I don't leave lots of paint on my plates anymore. But that one that is dry, I had. And I do not store it on paper, just the plastic sheets that came with it and in its original packaging. So all that I am doing right! Lol Thank you so much for your comment and compliments! Means so much to me!

[@beckymartin1810]

Lovely prints! Your color palettes are beautiful! Do you think it is ok to use acrylic paint with store bought stamps? I have been wanting to but wasn’t sure if it would hurt the stamps. Thank you 😊

[@DeniseLush]

There are people who do. I have done it too. I would highly reccommend cleaning them right away. To not let the paint dry on them. Just water or a little bit of soap if needed. As long as you do that, I would think it should be fine.

[@beckymartin1810]

Thank you! Subscribed and looking forward to watching more videos!

[@sugarcoated101]

Lovely, fun and Inspirational.....Thanks for sharing and I subscribed.....

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you so very much!!!

[@beanbeanster7219]

I love your prints and your knowledge is priceless. Thanks so much for sharing with us! 🙂🙏💎

[@DeniseLush]

awww thank you so much.

[@terrychancellor4593]

Is there a particular type of paper you use and/or that you prefer?

[@DeniseLush]

Hi Terry, I just use whatever printer paper I have on hand or Recollections 65lb cardstock. I haven't tried much else for paper.

[@kandaceheimer4370]

Being new to art journaling and now gel printing, how do you make your own stamps like what you mentioned in the video? I love your work btw.

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you so much. Here's a link to the video where I show how: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5qYhqtoqJ5gY5I

[@Ms7art]

Dear Denise, great video, thnx. I love the Prints the way they came out. If you put down the dots first, then the flowers and last the Background everything will show up (it's called reverse glass painting" technique). What has to be in the foreground (details) must be painted first, when you use opaque paints. Dryibg the layers is important too, i use a Hairdryer, works perfekt. English is not my native language, sorry, hope you understand my description :)... much love.,

[@DeniseLush]

Thank you Yes I understand what you are saying. It was figured out MUCH later. lol Something I had actually known but completely slipped my mind when I was doing this print! LOL Thanks so much

[@sherylchristensen7410]

It's cool, though. It didn't come out the way you wanted, but it reminds me of an old wall that had a mural on it and some of the mural came off. I love it.

[@DeniseLush]

oooooh Thanks for making it sound so cool! lol

[@gerbrak]

Hi! I'm from the Netherlands and my sister in the USA gifted me a gelli plate last week and I've been trying it out after watching loads of videos and quite a few of yours (thank God for KZbin and people willing to share their knowledge!) My daughter is going to let me use some stencils that she uses for scrapbooking so I know which ones to order if I like them. What's that round thing you use to press the paper on the plate? I'd like to order one because it looks handier than using my hands and it looks like the pressure is more evenly distributed.

[@DeniseLush]

Hi! You must be so excited!!! You're going to have so much fun playing and learning! The red thing I use is called a Baren www.currys.com/catalogpc.htm?Category=SPEEDBALL_BAREN&Source=Search It's not necessary but I do like using it mostly for the reasons you said and I just find it a little easier on my hands. Have fun!!!

[@gerbrak]

@@DeniseLush Thank you for your quick reply! I've ordered one from Amazon.nl.

[@DeniseLush]

@@gerbrak not a problem.

[@gerbrak]

@@DeniseLush I have another question. I have loads of Galeria Acrylic paint from Winsor & Newton but I find it too thick and have to work very fast so that it doesn't dry. Should I just add water to make it thinner or do I need a retarder, if so which one? I don't want to end up ruining my gelli plate.

[@DeniseLush]

@@gerbrak Now I am not speaking from experience so I don't know anything for sure. But you could add a high flow paint to it maybe. I have used Golden Acrylic Glazing Liquid. It's purpose is to extend the working time of acrylic paints. So that sounds like a win. I haven't tried other brands. I'm sure others would work just as well. Why not experiment and try different things and see which you like best. None of those things should harm or gel plate.

[@patmiller2604]

Love your prints....quit pretty🤗

[@DeniseLush]

thank you so much!

[@babsa3421]

Thank you for reminding us to play!

[@DeniseLush]

anytime!