Gel Press: Simple Techniques

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Shari Carroll shows some simple techniques to create background papers using the Gel Press, Impressables, paints, stencil and custom masks.
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[@sylviastallings6006]

I love your creative techniques but I wish you would show your results as you pull them off the press. Not sure if it is deliberate but your papers are always out of frame. The bits I could see are lovely! Thank you.

[@diannelevy9179]

That looks so fun.

[@amyswares]

Amazing job on these!

[@cherylbrown681]

Wonderful video!!! Watched many gel press videos but found yours to be easy, concise and informative. Thank u.

[@timeenuf4200]

Wow a lot of ideas in just a few minutes. Shows how versatile the plate printing can be. Thank you for sharing your tools, talent, time and inspiration with all of us.

[@pammuir5364]

Great demo. Love my gel press.

[@kevinmccarthy3987]

Very Clear presentation, Wewll done.I'm off to make some prints! Thanks .

[@lydiemonin977]

Thanks you so much for your video and sharing. 😊❤️😘

[@sixmercer2504]

I have never watched this before as I moved away from my mixed media art to more refined drawing and had forgotten how fun this is. I made backgrounds using collage and lots of layers of paints and modeling paste and so on. It became very expensive for me being disabled and unable to work. It's also messy when I'm trying to do this in bed with my service dog next to me who....is... a Husky_Malamute. So you can imagine that a lot of her hair went into my artwork haha. Thus was so fun to watch. A bit sped up, I would have liked to have seen the pages as they came off the press better. But I realize it's sped up and you probably have to be quick so the paint doesn't dry and you can get the most out of it. It's far from a cheap collection you've got there! I do have products from Dina Wakely and Dylusions having began with an accidental giant sketchbook find for sale at Michael's for $6 that turned out to be a craft paper cover dylusions mixed media one with ivory cardstock paper that has a TON of pages and I got my start in that book 10 months ago. It's good for literally everything except watercolor which I have also gravitated to a little bit. Thus was a fantastic video. Now I know how the backgrounds are made for the Dylusions and Dina Wakely ones that I have from a little weekly journal I got from their website. I wish I could afford more Stamos and textiles and stencils. I absolutely theirs. Thank you for showing the inside scoop on how this all comes together. You make it look easy. Maybe one day I will get a gel plate and work on some more backgrounds for my drawings.

[@dellkelly278]

Wow I have those paints had no idea how to use them. Thank you so much for sharing your work

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Awesome! Time to get crafty!

[@donnadacy5876]

I always wondered about the gel press. Now I know what it is and how to use it. Thanks for sharing.

[@josiemcqueary7427]

Amazing technique, I love this❤❤❤

[@Pebblesmas]

Thx so much!

[@janihowe2147]

Shari, Many thanks for the ideas for Gel Press use! I always need new ideas, and yours are so helpful! Do let us have more at another time. I have a number of stencils now and love being able to use them in new ways with Gel Press!

[@suzieque5149]

OMG, I LOVED this video. I sent it to myself so I could watch it over and over again.!!! Thank you, Shari, for all of your wonderful tips

[@vel0811]

Great ideas here! Thank you!

[@2close2themoon]

I love your paint blending technique on the plate. Your resulting colors are so gorgeous.

[@lynnebizlyne436]

Thank you for sharing. I had not heard of using a gel press so I enjoyed your explaining things so clearly. I may try it out😊

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Terrific! Enjoy!

[@joanorr4001]

Thank you, Shari. Your prints are gorgeous! Gelli plates and making papers is so much fun! Now I know what I'm doing this weekend.

[@agnieszkabujak1658]

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@jodiepinnington2345]

Loved this thanks 😊

[@helenbudz3966]

Wow! I've never seen a gel press in action and this video just sold me on the great possibilities it holds for creatively artistic endeavors. Thanks for this demonstration.

[@angelaf5040]

Hi Shari, LOVE your art!!! I do however wish you would have shown us the paper after lifted so we could see what it looks like a bit longer.. Maybe perhaps you could add some made into cards at the end of the video. I sure hope you do, the colors and coverage on the gel press was beautiful!

[@stefaniestaniak4329]

Great tutorial. This is on my wish list. It looks so much fun! Love every background. Thanks for sharing your creativity, it's so appreciated.

[@lindajamme5459]

This looks like lots of fun.

[@martyecirioni5361]

Thank you. I have never used a gel plate before. This will be a big help.

[@Cheryl64014]

Wonderful technique, great tutorial. Thank you for the excellent lesson, Shari! ♥

[@cindybrewer2040]

i would love to see what you do with your gelli prints. beautiful work!

[@cindyborcherding8927]

The gelli plate is the BEST tool I have ever bought. Use it all the time and LOVE it!!

[@shannondewitt7950]

Just beautiful! Love this! thanks!

[@donnawalker3910]

Love this! I, too, have been curious about the gel press and how it works. Thanks!

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Thanks so much for sharing this. Always wanted to know how to get additional uses from the gel press plate. And add to the fact that they are inexpensive as well! Thanks again!

[@gwennethsimmons2587]

Cool gel press tutorial, Shari.Thanks for sharing!!

[@andreamaiorana8490]

This was a wonderful and very helpful demonstration. Thank you sooo much!

[@ladymuck2]

Brilliant, thanks

[@rebeccawong1]

U r a genius ... I have watched so many others n none was as condensed as yours. I learn a lot from you over d last 10 years. Thank u 🙏🏻

[@diannew6066]

A great demonstration done clearly and very helpful. Thank you for sharing with us. I hope you pay absolutely no attention to the grumpy gusses who can't understand why you didn't do it their way.

[@pamelazimin4326]

Awesome Shari❤️

[@joychip5994]

Love this

[@traceybradshaw6558]

I have never tried a gel press. What an inspiration this was for me to try something new.

[@jocelynannmc]

Great ideas. I had just watched Dyan's newest video of her technique, which is totally opposite this one. I feel like I learned so much.. and I'm already gelli printer, where mine are different. I keep wanting to demo this printing form for my stamp club members.. so am gathering simple, but elegant techniques. Thank you so much. I feel the confidence to be able to do it now.

[@NancyLynn]

Shari, I think this was as much fun to watch as it was to play LOL! Can you believe that I bought a gel press about a year ago when it was on sale, but I haven't used it yet....well, you've changed all that! Can wait to get started! TFS Shari

[@kimberlyespinoza7970]

Such great ideas!!

[@63artemisia63]

Thanks so much. Finally realizing that the dark tertiary color combos I love may take more than my beginner’s skill. Trying your simple colors that are closer on the color wheel. They worked wonderfully well for you. Beautiful prints!

[@carolclark4933]

Sharri Carroll - This is lovely. I sometimes find messy and faded looking prints a little disappointing. So your work is refreshing. Really good to see such clear prints with vibrant colours. Thanks for sharing

[@lucyci9160]

✨Really gorgeous ✨ Thank so much for sharing

[@robyn3701]

These are beautiful!

[@msmith3202]

Love Love Love. Thanks a million.

[@jasminehealey9405]

Thank you so much for this video! I have gone through many of them lately because I would like to try my new gel plate, but all the videos I've seen have kind of enhanced my already present intimidation over it for some strange reason. But I loved your video so much that, for the 1st time, I'm actually excited to try it out. And your techniques, which were so cool & beautiful, have helped to finally give me a starting off point & a few ideas. I can't wait to get home from work now so I can try it out, thank you so much!!

[@nancypullia2]

I was not familiar with the gel press. Thanks for your video. It was informative and I think I want to experiment.

[@sharonfrench1087]

Thank you.awesome blends

[@dottieloucrisp4536]

Thank you. This is wonderfully helpful!

[@leslieweaver4111]

Very beautiful work!! I haven't done any nor have any of the stuff to do any of it! I'm just learning about it today!! It looks so beautiful!! And addictive!! Thank you for the lesson!! You are wonderful!!

[@juliebergacker5680]

Awesome👍. Thank you

[@sherrysawyer1255]

Love!💕

[@vimariesr18]

so beautiful!!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much. That’s so awesome and fantastic I really love 💕 all of those prints you got. It’s amazing how much you can do with a Gelli Plate. xx Mags

[@cherylclaviter6398]

This has been very informative! Thank you so much for sharing !

[@chrisharman4399]

I've watched many Gel plate you tubes and this was one of the best instructional you tubes for gel plate printing I've watched. You have given lots of useful instructions from the beginning potential methods of printing to the clean up of the gel press when we are done using it for the day. Thanks.

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[@rnee1000]

Great video! I'm new to gell press so this helped a lot. I'd love to see your art journal pages using those gelli prints.

[@SMCCRADY2]

Great explanation of how to you these products!

[@kmcorby]

Thanks Shari, very informative.

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Shari, I came across this old Gel printing vid... Loved your pulled prints and helpful techniques/demos...Thank you! 💕

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Glad it was helpful! Don't forget to subscribe to Simon Says Stamp on KZbin for all kinds of cool projects and inspiration!

[@ggustafso]

This was a great overview! Thank you!

[@traceybradshaw6558]

I recently purchased a Gel Press and after watching your video I am excited to try it !!

[@Rleetuber]

Lots of inspiration here. Thanks 😊

[@Sylvia.Torres]

These were great techniques! Thank you! 😊

[@ExpressionsWithHeart]

excellent! thank you Shari!

[@Duffett65]

Thank you very much, very helpful and very easy to watch. You have a lovely relaxing voice.

[@kristinakowalski6573]

Wonderful demo. Thank you

[@DebadooCreates]

Great backgrounds! Gel presses are so much fun. I've never understood why it's called mono printing though when you end up getting several prints each time lol but I did look it up, & it makes sense. You only get one of each design.

[@janettedeans8687]

Brilliant to watch this, most tutorials get boring after a few minutes but this was worth every second. Thanks so much for sharing.x

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Wonderful to hear!

[@jacalynhill7132]

Thanks for your video! It was fun to watch and inspiring as well.

[@kathya.robinson407]

great ideas on this tutorial. must try.

[@j9cardstock354]

This is something new for me. Cool!

[@Marie0350]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE your tutorial !!.. It is the VERY best one on Utube, you've given me a whole new prospects piv even on using my gel plates (2 which I've NEVER use) I have a new LOVE & respect for it!.. T4S 🙏🏽😘👍🏽🎈

[@artbynasrin]

Thank you sooo much for sharing this great video,i learned so much,🙋🏻‍♀️

[@donnakae42]

Thanks so much.

[@SammiJarrad]

I love this!!

[@MLLatUtube]

Thank you - very clear and helpful

[@larchmontbreeze7428]

Beautiful video ... thanks Shari! Thumbs up. LONDON UK

[@skullingtonfly]

Great tips and tricks 👍🏼 thanks

[@DinksDinersArtbox]

I love the video! Direct, (not endless babble to wade through) and clear instructions.. THANK YOU!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@baboo7192]

I learned a lot! Thanks!

[@janetcastle]

Cool looks and you are soooooo neat while working!!! Thanks for sharing! Paper Hugs, Jan

[@juliebergacker5680]

Thank’s I just bought one! Awesome👍😀

[@brendakearns1177]

Awesome ideas! I just got my gel press and Dylusion paints in, so I will be having fun. Thank you!

[@deniselovell1096]

Have fun, gelli printing is wonderful!

[@cindyborcherding8927]

LOL... I never clean my plate when I'm playing...love all the fun and interesting looks you get with tried paint and images..

[@shirleymontague3264]

You yare

[@amycairns6005]

That video was very helpful thank you Sheri. It can be a little bit hard to know where to start using the gel press. I'm going to go and give mine a try now 😊

[@teresadoyle1396]

Great techniques Shari. I was just looking at the gel presses yesterday, still on the fence about how much I would use it. This makes it more tempting...LOL

[@susancarnley2876]

Simple and easy to follow

[@Sotolivas]

I like much is a technique fantastic. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

[@paulawalker9583]

So cool!

[@chrisharrison5974]

Many thanks for a great video. I love my gel press, play with it for hours. I have notice that many of the tutorials I have watched, the demonstrator takes the stencil or mask off the plate and puts it to one side, I always use the stencil or mask to make a print on another sheet of paper so as not to waste the paint on the back of the stencil/mask. Xx

[@lindaharris2607]

EXCELLENT VIDEO!

[@sarahelizabeth6342]

These are gorgeous. I could just eat those colors!

[@SimonSaysStamp]

Yummy!

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

THIS WAS VERY INFORMATIVE, TFS....I LOVE THOSE COLOR COMBINATIONS...:)

[@patticallihan8515]

I enjoyed your video very much. I bought a gel press and I have yet to try it out. I love the colors you chose for your backgrounds. . Thank you for sharing I will be trying this out now.🥰🥰🥰🐰

[@blackitten2]

Great video!

[@margittatschiersch120]

Whow... So wounderful.. ❤️⭐