Gel Press Goodies-Tutorial Tidbits

[@sallystepp1964]

Love all your ideas. Love how you explain it everything.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks so much

[@deborahneumann9162]

STUNNING!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks so much

[@jhinton129]

Love, love, love.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

WOO HOO I love the love!

[@63artemisia63]

Instead of telling people to discard the Mylar sheets, what about telling them that they may have other uses? I store cling stamps on mine, for instance, and have used them to divide paper files into sections? You can cut them into homemade stencils, etc. I know you need to discourage storing with gel plates but I worry about all the plastic that ends up in our oceans and landfills. Thanks, Elizabeth 😘

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

OH I LOVE THIS LYNN I am with you about trash. I used to mix paint on them until I couldn't use them anymore. I like it!

[@63artemisia63]

What a journey you took us on! I’m almost dizzy. Feel like we wandered off plan for a while (nothing wrong with that) but you layered our way out of the forest (one place interesting stuff always happens) with the gorgeous bronze and violet, I think, and we ended up in a remarkable, previously undiscovered land of dark, shining geometric-organic vistas! 🎈🤸‍♂️🎈🤸‍♂️🎈

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

what a way with words you have Lynn! YES WE DID Im glad you enjoyed it!

[@patriciagrisham978]

Gorgeous autumnal colors & layering of patterns! Enjoy your weekend, Elizabeth!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you kindly Patricia, you too!

[@lucybanta7311]

So inspiring to see the depth you create in your layering techniques! Thanks

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

you are welcome, layering is the key, working from light to dark. :)

[@KiwiJane1]

I did a Christmas tree in those colours one year but with the addition of chartreuse and OMG it was gorgeous! Copper, purple, and chartreuse.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Oh I bet! Wowww. I love color.

[@evypetre949]

I love it., so many yummy patterns. I would never have thought to use a deep violet. Hugs!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks Evelyn!!

[@Dotalina33]

The printed paper is lush snd rich and would be gorgeous for fall collage mum petals. Lol.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

It would be! Thank you so much

[@EdieFactory]

Thanks for another delightful tutorial! I have one of those sink mats in my stash and it is fun to use.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

AWESOME and thanks!

[@evetei]

Hi Elizabeth, am really enjoying your straight-to-the point, no fuss tutorials, they are super helpful and inspiring. I have not yet used my brand new gelli plate. Unfortunately I threw out the clamshell when I got it. It is resting still flat between the two see-through plastic sheets. Do you have any other suggestions on how to store it properly if one does not have the clam shell? Thank you from Canada.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Hello Canada! Oh gosh well get rid of the Mylar sheets because they can stick. Ranger makes a metal tin you can use to store the 8x10 but I have not used it so I cannot give you a review. Here’s the link: rangerink.com/products/new-gel-plate-storage-tin?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0siWycWc7QIV6D2tBh1QfABDEAAYAiAAEgLBBfD_BwE

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks for your kind words about my tutorials too!!

[@evetei]

Hi Elizabeth, thanks for the quick reply, made me happy! Initially I got rid of the clamshell because I couldn’t stand all the plastic. But now I may have to invest into a tin box, oh my, will look into it. Thanks again. Hugs.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

@@evetei you’re so welcome! I hear you. My clamshells fall apart after a while too. I stored them between palette paper sheets which put wrinkles in the surface!! Maybe you can find something to the tin around the house! I’m happy to make you smile. 😊

[@paulinegalloway8920]

I'm new to gel press so this was a wonderful tutorial for me. Thank you.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

You’re welcome! I hope you’ll enjoy experimenting with your plate.

[@janetsteele7025]

I thought a soft Brayer was best for gel printing. Which do you prefer?

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Hard is what I use.

[@rosethorne9076]

Oh s☆☆t. I had my Gelli plates for a few years now and didn't know not to keep the info sheet and the plastic sheets separately. Is there a reason please?

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

you can pursue that question with Gel Press, they just advise to remove them as they are ONLY part of the manufacturing process and not intended to stay on the plate. Not sure why. I just follow directions. They are very firm about not keeping them on the plate.

[@rosethorne9076]

@@ElizabethStHilaire thank you very much. X

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

@@rosethorne9076 sure!

[@DrummerGrrrl]

I love you, Elizabeth!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

LOL

[@marionwigzell7334]

Yummy! Thanks for sharing Elizabeth (-: Marion

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

You’re so welcome Marion!

[@avanellehansen4525]

Cut stencils from the mylar!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

I keep it to put between stencils, it's perfect for keeping them from tangling!

[@BigMoepar]

what happens when your clam shell gets destroyed from lots & lots & lots of opening/closing?

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Ranger makes a metal tin you can try

[@nancykahn4125]

Stunning results...

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you Nancy

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you!

[@intuitiveinspiredart4366]

So excited to find this... even if I'm late to the gate. : )

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

You’re not late! I just posted this today.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you!

[@positivelycat]

The colors are gorgeous but the layering was a bit dizzying. 🙃

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

It can be. Just watch it again and pause it. Or join me fir my online monoprinting workshop where I break it down, one layer at a time.