Gel plate + ballpoint emboss/photo trace tips

[@cherylsnead727]

Do you really know how much you are appreciated by your viewers? I cannot thank you enough for all of the time and effort you spend making your videos and experimenting with gelli plate techniques. You are brilliant!

[@yeatesmakes]

That is such a kind message Cheryl. Such a pleasure to share - I honestly had no idea the channel would grow into what it has so far and, by some of the messages, I am getting a feeling of how appreciated my expreiments are! It's amazing that people will be prompted to dust off gel plate or try something new in art as a result of a video I make. Thank you, for always leaving such enthusiastic and encouraging messages x

[@bevmorton8725]

I completely agree Cheryl!

[@kestypes]

Exactly, Cheryl. So good.

[@cathywhitney8194]

Ta da indeed! Thanks again for another inspiring video.

[@madelineruehlicke2186]

So very creative and inspiring!!!

[@twicen777]

You really a terrific fella. I'm absolutely loving your tutorials, your down to earth honesty, encouragement, inspiration, artistry - everything. You are a breath of fresh morning air and a big burst of sunshine. Thankyou 🙏❤

[@yeatesmakes]

So kind Jules, thanks. Really pleased you are enjoying the tutorials and my approach. : )

[@NeliaPalma-f9s]

Yes! A way to compensate my lack of drawing skills. Thanks, Mark.

[@jekalambert9412]

Thank you so much for all the fantastic ideas you present. This video, like all your other vids, is totally inspiring and makes the creative wheels turn and turn.

[@yeatesmakes]

Fantasitc, let me know where the techniques take you : )

[@erica73730]

This tutorial is wonderful! Encapsulates so much I really need right now to give me the confidence boost I need to stop procrastinating and play! It’s like an angel dropped it into my feed. Thank you so very much for your very clear and generous instructions of a fantastic technique, love it! Can’t wait to try and watch more videos you’ve made. G’day from Australia 💛🌻

[@yeatesmakes]

The best type of comment and feedback - thanks for taking the time to write. You're right, play is the key. Its hard to get on the zone, but we have to try and make art with no other agenda than curiosity in the first place. once you've got security in the process, then the meanings can develop

[@lleary59]

Just popping in to say thanks for your videos, and also, I wanted to say that you are really adding some great new techniques to the body of knowledge of gel printing!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Lori - have just kind of stumbled into it without realising what i was doing was in any way out of the ordinary!

[@georgegraham6507]

Please keep stumbling, Mr. Yeates! 😁

[@melissajordan7781]

Sir,over and over your instructive videos are just FABULOUS!!! Thank you so very,very much!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@yeatesmakes]

Lovely comment melissa, thanks : )

[@susanhebditch8037]

your videos have been a revelation. it is great to see how to use the gelli plate in new and interesting ways. Thank you

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Susan, been really enjoying the gelli plate. Plenty more ideas I want to try yet!

[@lindalavid]

Each of your vids has so many techniques that are explained remarkably well and clear. Ballpoint emboss. Brilliant! TY

[@kcicinelli801]

Clever idea! Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

[@chalmer31]

Okay, that was amazing. Especially the final portrait with the tissue paper shirt. Thank you, THANK YOU for sharing these videos.

[@luannmercer4002]

This is freaking amazing! Love all your techniques. I tried this today and cheated a little bit by using transfer paper under my image. It transferred the lines perfectly and then I went over them again with pen. Turned out fabulous. Thanks again!

[@yeatesmakes]

Hey Luann, there's no cheating in Art - you do what you need to to enjoy the process and stay motivated. Glad the technique worked for you - honestly, it's so gratifying when I hear viewers make the techniques I share their own : )

[@janethevenor6292]

Loved this technique. I find your direction very helpful.

[@leesabaker9038]

After many failed attempts I finally got a pretty good result this morning (after leaving overnight). I used the chinagraph pencil over a photocopied image and the text embossing with a pen. The amount of paint, pressure, paper types for which jobs and just how long to leave it for are a bit tricky but I'll persevere! This result has me pleased enough to want to keep experimenting. Your unconventional use of the plate is so refreshing and inspiring. The possibilities are a joy to ponder 👌 Thank you. Very grateful. From Brisbane QLD (thank the goddess for technology!)

[@yeatesmakes]

Pleased you're getting somewhere with the techniques Leesa. Hope you're enjoying summer : )

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

You really come up with the best gelli plate tips and tricks. So so much appreciated!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure, thanks for positive comment Brigitte : )

[@ceebgee2520]

I am going to try this on fabric as I like working with fabric and thread. I did your emboss method where you did a wax rub over a toad linocut, mine was a rubber stamp of a bird and I used acrylic paint mixed with Golden GAC-900 Fabric PrInting Medium , an approx 1: 1 ratio on my small round Gelli plate. Very approx as this was just an experimental piece. I used a piece of cotton/polyester fabric, from a ripped up duvet and the image transfered remarkably well. This idea is is going to give me a lot of inspiration and I keep looking at my bird and smiling. So thank you for these videos, I have become a new subscriber and am going to work my way through them and try incorporating some of them into my fabric pieces. It was pure chance I discovered your channel and very pleased I did. You are an excellent tutor by the way, making it easy to follow your guidance.

[@yeatesmakes]

Hello there, this sounds like loads of fun. will definitely get some fabric medium. Cheers for feedback and encouragement : )

[@eugenie7248]

Quelle créativité ! J'apprends beaucoup de choses 😊

[@libbykalinowski5799]

I have spent quite a bit of time watching different gel plate videos. Your’s is the most unique, creative, truly artistic work by far. Thank you for sharing your learning and techniques. I need to watch each several times to get a better understanding of how you “pull it off” (pun intended).

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Libby, really kind words. Great that you can rewind and re-watch, I think that is why video is such a good format for teaching. With all the feedback, I'm getting my head around the pacing to make it clear but not eat up your days!!! Happy printing : )

[@susangiannantonio]

I appreciate the grunge. So tired of pretty. Thank you for your generosity; learning lots.

[@gQUATTROCIOKKI]

Great work! Love this. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experimenting.

[@nickFullerton-tb7dz]

As always superb

[@LAYERSOFLIFE24]

Just found you and I love that you've integrated collaging with the plate, bloody interesting! Thank You for sharing.

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) no bother, a pleasure to share

[@marideelebrun5811]

Hi, your demonstration s are great. I like your simple and to the point! Thank you. I enjoy watching you freely trying different techniques without a bunch of BS.

[@BunnyLang]

This is so cool, thank you very much for sharing your technique.

[@kirstenweidinger3416]

Complete new way for gel printing! I am thrilled 🙂 thanks for sharing!

[@danreda]

I only just discovered your KZbin channel. SUPERB WORK! Thank you so much!

[@yeatesmakes]

Welcome aboard : )

[@craftingwithshirley4829]

You are a gem! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Shirley : ) A pleasure to share

[@ChristineYardley-u7u]

Another excellent demo thank you!

[@karenw8929]

Better than sliced bread ... I've been doing multi, multi layer prints and your techniques are very helpful ... thanks!

[@yeatesmakes]

Woaaaahhh, not sure I could live up to that one :D

[@robinalcorn5140]

Everything you do is so clear and accessible that I feel inspired to try your techniques. It's the way you put it all together that takes my breath away. You make me want to make better and more complex art.

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Robin, very kind comment, all the best for new year : )

[@RandomDustBunny]

That final piece looked so good! Thank you for this inspiration 😊

[@dandani2]

Once again I am inspired to experiment again with the plate today, thank you. Your results are wonderful 🙂

[@yeatesmakes]

That is the best sort of comment!

[@richardwilliamsiv3778]

This is amazing! Thank you for your content. It’s so hard to find “real” uses for a gel plate.

[@TheLorraineam]

Thank you so much! This print has been in my head for weeks, but not being able to draw well enough, I turned to you…for inspiration. Episodes 1 & 2 gave me the courage I needed. Used the graphite technique transfer and it all poured out. Please enjoy your holidays and thank you so much. Why do I not know how to insert the photo haha.

[@yeatesmakes]

So cool! i want to see this print!

[@corinesalvail2688]

You are brilliant! Thank you !

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Corine, you're very welcome : )

[@lisam9233]

You just keep getting better! And clearly people are digging it. Thanks for playing and sharing! 😁

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Lisa, for all the comments and encouragement over the last few months : )

[@yolandejanssen-dekker5008]

I just discovered your video’s and I loooooove them. This is next level gelprinting. Thank you!!!!!😍😍😍

[@yeatesmakes]

Welcome aboard Yolande : ) Thanks for comment!

[@clarehughes1260]

Great mixed media Gelli printing, thanks for all the great techniques you teach in your demos.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure and glad you're enjoying videos : )

[@swordscot]

Huge thanks for sharing your skills and tips. You’ve done a lot of the hard work for us.

[@sonneblommie]

Love, love, love your channel! Soooo inspiring!

[@bonniemiller3587]

First time I’ve seen you work but not the last!

[@yeatesmakes]

Welcome aboard!

[@calmabiding9938]

Your work is amazing and so inspiring! I am new to Gelli plate printing but this is the bar to which I aspire. thank you !

[@dianestedman3828]

love this idea and can't wait to try it!!!!!!!!

[@yeatesmakes]

It's fun! Hope it goes well for you : )

[@karenmichaels9997]

Absolutely love your videos. Your creative and often unique processes. The on-point instruction and calm delivery. Much appreciated. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you continued success with your creative endeavors.

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers karen, lovely comments : )

[@Abbie7301]

I absolutely love watching your tutorial. Brilliant use of the gel plate. The gel plate makes mixed media loads of fun and the possibilities are endless. I can’t wait to give this a go. Your video demonstrates an amazing technique. I’ll be rewatching this one many times as I play with this. You now have a new SUB. 🤗

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Abbie, thanks for subscribing - lots more videos coming - never imagined so many people would be interested in me playing around and working stuff out!

[@annajavier5712]

Again I love your work definitely going to try

[@yeatesmakes]

This is fun, I reckon it will work with most photos

[@mollyduncan6793]

Thank you so much for a much needed tutorial on gelli plate, so different. At last I am inspired and can reincarnate my gelli plate

[@yeatesmakes]

This is music to my ears / eyes : )

[@dianecarroll6663]

Omg am trying this tomorrow ❤fantastic!!!!!! Luv this as do not draw well at all. Thanks for a fabulous video❤

[@yeatesmakes]

Great, the hope was that those who find drawing intimidating would still be able to try sdome of the techniques I've been looking at. Please let me know how it goes... when I do these things I never really know if people will find it straightforward in practice ; )

[@ginaburgess9759]

I'm super impressed as usual (especially how you managed to tear the blue dotty paper to the exact shape of the shirt 😉) Seriously great information and a refreshing change to many of the 'pretty' prints. Thank you so much!

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Gina, a pleasure to share and glad you're getting lots from the videos : )

[@treenie2]

Such a great technique, thank you so much!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers!

[@francoisedavies8465]

Stunningly brillant ! you've got a new subscriber !

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Francoise, welcome aboard!!

[@schwarzekatz602]

Your fans have said all - I agree with them 🤗 Again - thank you for sharing. Wish you and your family a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year and lots of new inspirations and creativity.

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi there, thanks for that! A christmas message for you all coming in next video! It's a bit cheesy but I'm sure you'll all indulge me x

[@vikshaw2577]

You are amazing! LOVE this

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Vik : ) glad you enjoyed it

[@G.G.8GG]

Love this! Gives me an idea for a gift for someone who lost a child. Will try to emboss several photos for a collage on a collage!

[@yeatesmakes]

Thanks Esther, hope your project goes well, much love to your friend x

[@lindamccarthy5482]

So cool love this technique. Thank you

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure : )

[@janeycrook9754]

Really loving your classes…….I see that all your transfer techniques are done with a laser printer……I can transfer with my ink jet printer. Dry successfully using professional business paper. I have a very cheap hp6055 and it works perfectly on a black and white setting….if I could post a picture I would show you but the comments box does not allow for pictures…..any way thanks a million for all your great geli plate ideas……I am learning so much. The snap seed app that you recommended in marvellous.

[@yeatesmakes]

send pics to my email - [e-mail] - I'd be really interested to see what you've managed to get working with inkjet

[@colleencassel9283]

WOW! very cool! Gives me more ideas!

[@danag812]

Fantastic! Thank you for putting this together :) Can't wait for the next part...and to actually try the technique!

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) go for it Dana and let me know how it goes

[@danag812]

@@yeatesmakes I shall!

[@clairacres4650]

This is brilliant!

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) cheers

[@pseudoaliaist]

i am so inspired by you.

[@pamelahansen5928]

Great tutorial!

[@djsioux2265]

Inspiring ❤

[@Mrfiveducks]

Wow, I love your works so much!!! Thank you for sharing with us.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure : )

[@gayneels5169]

You are such an inspiration Yeates, thanks so much!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Gay, a pleasure as always!

[@CraftsBayou]

New subbie! Rosemary from The Rusty Peacock told me about you! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@yeatesmakes]

Welcome aboard, now I know Rosemary is the rusty peacock!

[@renig5059]

Brilliant.. love that background and the shirt came out fab 🤩

[@yeatesmakes]

It was fun, I'm liking how easy collage works with pulling a print...

[@janethartmannjones4781]

Wow, another great video, this one I can try, especially like printing over collage piece. Never thought of that Thanks again

[@yeatesmakes]

It works really well, especially the registering prnts over collage pieces, so much scope for play

[@judyscott8936]

Wow I just discovered you last night and am hooked. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge you are so generous. I love your style of presenting and working and how you explain everything. I love printing too and will now have to start using my gel plate which I gave up with first time round!! Thank you 😊

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Judy - don't give up on the gel plate, I'm finding my way with it and working out how it best serves my ways of working : )

[@roxannvoigt7952]

I love this technique. Thx!

[@yeatesmakes]

Me too!!!!!

[@sherelynwhite4130]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us!!!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure : )

[@mvswaaij]

you are my gelplate hero !1

[@yeatesmakes]

That's made me chuckle! Thanks for a lovely compliment : )

[@joshbowe-artwork5489]

Fantastic technique, really appreciate you sharing this. I have got uses for both the approaches you've used here, thank you very much

[@yeatesmakes]

Let me know how it goes Josh, happy making : )

[@joshbowe-artwork5489]

@@yeatesmakes will do, thanks again

[@noapology88]

Really enjoying watching you work. It's inspired me to give this medium a try. Love the spontaneity. My granddaughter is 3yo, and already showing artistic ability - want to pass these techniques on to her. My focus has been in block printing, having been inspired by the German printers of 100 years ago (the Die Bruke). You deserve a larger stage to perform your skills.

[@yeatesmakes]

I love die brucke and all things German expressionist!!!!

[@artglue2]

I love your style…thank you for this great tutorial!

[@yeatesmakes]

Thanks, a pleasure to share : )

[@dinaosullivan3381]

Wow. I am so taken with this gellie printing.Thanks for demonstrating it.I want to use it on fabric for intuitive type small wall hanging quilts. Dina Osullivan

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Dina, how weird. I just bought fabric medium to see if I can get a transfer on a t-shirt...

[@dinaosullivan3381]

@@yeatesmakes That would be fantastic. Dina

[@dinaosullivan3381]

@@yeatesmakes cool. How do I donate? I love your site. Love the laundry hanging in the back of your promo.

[@jayneelinor]

Terrific! Great techniques, thank you so much!!!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure Jayne : )

[@marilynalexieff285]

Thanks for this video. I can't wait to try it!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cool, let me know how it goes : )

[@maria-giulianalatini1724]

This is so great. I didn't know i could REUSE a drawing!

[@yeatesmakes]

You'll get a few prints, you may have to re draw parts of the lines between, but you'll definitely get a few!

[@AinoShperber]

Mark, you should write a book. With all your wonderful techniques. Yes I know, you probably have plenty of spare time to write a book.... 🙄🙄😉😉 Fantastic video as always.

[@yeatesmakes]

Lol, I'd definitely struggle with the precision and time needed to write a book Aino!!!

[@amyroswick3759]

Amazing instructions! TFS

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share Amy : )

[@johannafritz4255]

Excellent video thank you. This is just what I need to see! What type of paper are you tracing onto again? And have you ever traced with a tracing stylist? The ones with the ballpoint but no ink?

[@seboge]

you are honestly so inspiring cant say thanks enough!!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure, thanks so much for the positive comment : )

[@stevietv321]

I’ve tried this doing the actual tracing directly onto the inked plate. That was a disaster. The embossed paper is much better! Thanks

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) !!!

[@cecilycaceu2943]

So inspirational ! Thanks so much for sharing your art processes. I’m having trouble with my paper sticking to my plate? I live in Portland Oregon so not a dry climate at all….. Any advice is most welcome !

[@yeatesmakes]

Hair drier : )

[@angelasherman100]

Fabulous!

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) cheers angela

[@boyandbelugee]

Amazing!❤

[@mariahampton8551]

Thank you! This is magic!!

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) !!! Cheers

[@anjapinkau3737]

You are so amazing! I love your art!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Anja, thanks for comment : )

[@clarewinchester1413]

I've just found your videos and I'm so happy, you really are inspiring and the experimenting is something that's so good to try we all need to play more... so a huge thank you for sharing your ideas please do more! Tomorrow I have a printing class and guess what I'm going to try using your ideas as we have gelli plates to work with.

[@yeatesmakes]

Wow, that's flattering! Best of luck and let me know how the workshop goes!

[@pippipants]

Haha nothing wrong with a good trilogy! I doubt there'd be any complaints if you went all Star Wars (I don't know how many 'episodes' there are now lol). This technique is really helpful for learning to think about and identify tonal values. I like that you 're-use' the techniques for your backgrounds. It shows that you don't need to start from scratch every time and it also shows how you can develop your own style through the choice of techniques and how they are combined. Tfs!

[@yeatesmakes]

oh my word pippi, I am not going Star Wars with a ballpoint pen! that's too many episodes and the Phantom menace was not good! The collagraph pieces work well for a fair few prints, as do embossed sheets - a bit of scope to play if you can get a few prints!

[@laczlowb2729]

Thanks a lot for sharing your passion and explanations, directly ordered a gel plate after checking out your content. I was wondering is it possible to transfer from thermo paper? like for receipts.

[@karenpetrie8640]

Merry Christmas to you. I really enjoy your videos. You are very good and unique and in what you do. I love it ! 😊🎄

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Karen, a pleasure to share!

[@tracyroberts9459]

Again, Thank you, such a brilliant inspiration! Right, Im off to play with my Geliplate now! Lol, Thank you 🥰xxx

[@yeatesmakes]

That's what i like to hear!

[@jordancompton4354]

I agree with all the comments about appreciation for your well-made videos and creative solutions. So inspirational! You mentioned a recommended paint brand/type from a viewer and am unable to locate it in the transcripts. What paint do you use for greatest success on gel pulls? TIA

[@yeatesmakes]

Amsterdam paints work pretty well for me : ) Thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment : )

[@ChrissieNicely]

So cool! 👍🏻🤩😀

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) cheers

[@MsDebcan]

Loved this!

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) Pleased to hear it!

[@johenderson5155]

Absolutely inspiring

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) hope you try it out

[@ingabjorgsigurdardottir2423]

Thank you so much for your videos. IBS

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

Great ideas to try, thank you!

[@yeatesmakes]

You're welcome Mieke : )

[@mariafitpatrick1001]

Love it