Gel Printing Our Mudlarking Finds! - Gelli Printing Bottle Stops & Bottles!

At last, we’ve found a way to print with our bottle stops and Bottles so that the text is the right way around! Watch as we discover the delights of Gel (Gelli) Printing and show you how to have a go too!
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[@brucedouglass8232]

I am so happy to have found your 2nd channel. I LOVE watching your relationship with each other. What a breath of fresh air to see how much you get along and how calm your voices are. It’s a pleasure to watch you work together. I bet there are a lot of mothers and daughters wish they had the same relationship you have with each other.

[@saddaddrummer]

I always like the fact that you show us the "Um, could've done better" ones and not just the perfect ones, it really shows others that there is a learning curve to all things we try to do and that we can't be perfect everytime, and as you show us with practice comes perfection. Thank you Gail and Alex.

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

Thank you - we love trying new things and sometimes it's worth just having a go xx

[@meghanphillips3495]

So true. I've had so many prints come out bad(or at least not how I envision), that I'll find myself getting frustrated, wondering how others make it look so easy. Seeing other people going through the trial and error helps me feel less frustrated and more willing to give it another go and just treat it more like an experiment.

[@rockreader4298]

Indeed! : )

[@lexisixel8684]

Thank you so much for showing the “failures” I’m the type of person/artist that gets really discouraged if I’m not immediately good at something, which of course is impossible 😅 I love this reminder to keep trying things until you get the results you want!! 👍🏻💕

[@kennethboydsr3966]

Alex your so lucky to have a smart mother that raised you up well that’s why your so talented your lucky !!!❤

[@ttscrafts6765]

Frame them, let the edges show, and hang them in a series. Those are awesomely beautiful.

[@rockreader4298]

I enjoyed every moment of your new artistic venture into gel printing. The results were stunning. They reminded me of the flags they hang on their clotheslines in Mexico. Always bringing cheer to those that look upon them. My birds singing along with the lovely background music in your vids is always a real treat for them and me. Thank You, Ladies.

[@elizabethchevalier7740]

I love the ooohh, aahhh moment when the paper is carefully peeled back.❤️Gorgeous!

[@daviddarrall9384]

Well done girls! I always knew you could do it! A little love and patience certainly goes s long way. So does the Music! Very well done - Congrats! 😂

[@karenillingworth4937]

You can stamp on to the gel plate, wait until it dries and then put a thin coat of contrasting colour on top and then lift a print. The wet ‘top coat’ lifts the dried stamping. Beware; gel plates are addictive.

[@marymeyer8185]

Addictive is right!

[@Karyn1000]

Isn't that what they just did?

[@karencross1964]

​​@@Karyn1000 I think Karen means, the first color is applied to the stopper, then stamp it onto the clean gel plate. Dry, then add contrasting color. It would have a very distinct background color that way.

[@Karyn1000]

@@karencross1964 Oh, I see. A lot of Karen's in this conversation 😆

[@joypatton2213]

Hello from the blueridge mountains in Virginia ! I found your larking channel a few weeks ago, and you have kept me company on my jewelry bench ever since. I was delighted to discover we also have so much art in common too! All of your videos are peaceful and inspiring, and your music choices are brilliant! Well done and lark and art on!

[@charlesperez9976]

Oh my goddd,this is incredible. Stottle Bopper print heaven! I must aquire one of these masterpieces! Pastermieces🥰 And just for the record,seeing mother/daughter hands,working side by side,it truly touched me. The two of you,such a creative duo! ❤️

[@charlesperez9976]

Also,know this: There is a painting of my mother’s hands,and her sisters hands,and my youngest cousins hands,and my grandmother’s hands,she was 100 years old. It is on canvas,for all to remember.

[@unheilbargut]

That is such a beautiful art you are creating. From the videos, over the choice of music up to those pictures - it is beauty in every bit and step. Thank you for showing me something new that I most definitively will try myself. I am flabbergasted.

[@katibenelli9142]

I love the one with the turquoise blue and silver. I reminds me of an old mirror silvering.

[@VintageArtist]

I second Elizabeth St Hilaire gel printing videos. She is amazing!

[@angelavorhees5946]

Oops. Comment i was starting sent accidentally. This was relaxing. Hadn't heard of gel printing before, these turned out really cool. The music combined with seeing you both creating together was so calming. Love both your channels. Am subscribed to both.

[@christofmaupin2023]

What a great video! Some of the results remind me of very early photocopies, some of tattered ancient manuscript illustrations, others of very old book bindings, even Tibetan prayer flags. And thanks for leaving in the trial and error bits.

[@suzannehicks5856]

As a junk journal maker the papers you’ve created would be great for junk journal end papers and even included in the internal signatures! Beautiful!

[@janinedevilliers510]

Stunning, they look so magical. Yay 🎉 You both did it. I would love wall paper with all the different sheets. And you could scan it and print onto fabric to make cushion covers, t-shirts. Now the sky is the limit. 😍👏👏 Well done. 🎉

[@joellenmeek658]

Fascinating!

[@ickabod_crank]

I love these crafting episodes. And Alex’s gorgeous long hair.😁

[@angelavorhees5946]

This was very relaxing. Never heard of gel printing. Nice to learn something

[@viridiangreen8259]

Loved watching this a second time

[@faydreamsmystic4]

What a cool way to preserve a bit of history.

[@deborahthomas3475]

An artist must endure the pitfalls. There is the talent

[@debramoore6318]

Well done ladies. Even though it appears what you have pressed into the initial paint layer is gone after the first pull, try adding more paint and pulling another print. I've seen gel artisans able to pull several from one impression. It does become quite artsy as you go, but the results are lovely.

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

Thank you! Yes, we need to do more experimenting xx

[@territurcott7248]

Thank you for the inspiration! These designs would make gorgeous fabrics, tea towels, wallpapers, wrapping papers, greeting cards and so much more! They are delightful, as are your videos and the both of you! 💕

[@MM-mb4fw]

Post Cards too!

[@gentianvandewerken929]

You could make greeting cards out of those!lol

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

Yes, that's a great idea! xx

[@ET-yp9vc]

@@NorthernMudlarksMake Or wrapping paper 🎁

[@charlotte0069]

Absolutely loved watching you create these beautiful unique prints. ❤

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

Thank you - so glad you enjoyed it! xx

[@angelawilson7206]

Ah, gel printing is just so many square inches of mystery and magic…isn’t it?! (or centimeters, square centimeters…lol) So very glad that you two take us along on so many journeys into the realms. Lovely.

[@jvladcliff4083]

I think this process could make some interesting post cards

[@rockersfromaz3001]

So neat! I even love the ones that didn’t turn out right! So beautiful! Now I have to ask, Are you two singing!? It actually sounds like you two. Absolutely beautiful!!! ❤️ And you two are so talented I wouldn’t doubt it 🤗

[@kitkat8231]

I just love watching you two make things. So, relaxing, beautiful and interesting!!

[@enduringhope6859]

Enjoyable to learn along with you! So pretty!

[@alisonwallace]

As a crafter I loved this episode that's not to say I don't love your other videos because I do take care and looking forward to your next adventure. 💜x

[@northernerinnc3179]

I have watched junk journalers do gelli printing, Luise Heinzl and Barbara at 49 Dragonflies, so I was very interested in seeing you use the bottles and bottle stops. Your layering on of two colors was so successful. I can see how what you were doing is more complex than using stencils or stampers because of the glass. You got some beautiful results!

[@lynndavis9432]

Elizabeth St Hilaire has all gel plate videos. Once you get the hang of it the possibilities are endless!

[@cindynicholas1615]

Those would make lovely wallpaper for a Victorian doll house. ❤

[@sapphonymph8204]

I wish I had just a little of your creativity. Those are works of art. Loved it.

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

Thank you! You sould give it a try xx

[@sapphonymph8204]

@@NorthernMudlarksMake perhaps I will.

[@skullingtonfly]

WOW is all I can say. I think I’ll have to bust out my gelpress now 👍🏼🥰

[@christhompson4270]

Well done ladies, any new craft project takes time and failures to get it right. They turned out amazing. Take care and thank you for sharing 👍🙏❤️

[@TheAmber52]

I’ve used gel pads before in art class, you can get some amazing effects with white cotton fabric. Well done your prints looks fab and as they say practice makes perfect x

[@tuto108]

Gorgeous prints! Who would have thought to put them to such use!? You are so imaginative and creative. I imagined a print under glass in a serving tray for drinks. Your channel never fails to inspire and make me wish to run out into the world and hunt for treasure!! Thank you for doing all the digging for me, and turning your found objects into gold.

[@sisD]

Loved seeing the “mishaps” as well as the beautiful antique looking successes. Great craft and great fun. Thank you ladies for trying something new. 🌻

[@Thatsinteresting363]

Amazing! Imagine getting these prints made into wallpaper! So so so cool!

[@lauramorris3409]

I love the teal and gold together! Those would make some pretty cards or wrapping paper, too! Thanks for sharing.

[@AndrewChannel-lw1qe]

I love it 👍♥️

[@pixels2u]

Those would make gorgeous end papers or flyleafs in a homemade journal. Thx so much for sharing your gel print adventure and the lovely music. 🌻💚✨

[@ellishansen8115]

Those would make beautiful stationary, or print them on a scarf.

[@JR-yz2iy]

Very clever G&A - love the prints. Also, that folk music is very nice and sounds like it's you two singing on it!

[@Julianne955]

I've not listened to your closing statements yet. My favorite parts of this was seeing your hands on the paper. Both of your hands. How precious is that moment? The prints are all lovely, even the ones that didn't turn out so well as I thought they would make a great background in a scrapbook page, or a card. Thank you for letting us see the don'ts as well as the do's, it's good to see the progress. Thank you ladies, have a lovely week.

[@Quill._]

Oh wow! Half way in and I was completely mesmerised. Loved the metallic gold and red ones.

[@debbiebunyard4829]

Another thing you could try is using the bottle stops as a stamp. Spread a thin layer of paint on a non porous surface, then dip the stops in the paint. Stamp them onto the gel plate. Let dry. Brayer on a layer of paint, the pull the print with paper. Have fun

[@richardserridge2767]

What a fabulously simple printing technique! I'll be attempting to print some of my etched intaglio plates soon which is a finite art in itself. Printing is VERRRY unpredictable 😂

[@liverbird_55]

You both got there in the end and I loved the shimmer it gave, I think these would look cool on t/shirts, I wonder if you could just turn the gel plate with the prints on over on top of material/ T/shirt then roller the back to press it down then gently peel away the gel plate to transfer the print???🤔you could try on an old T/shirt and if it works well get some fabric paints👍🏼

[@patvalenzuela5105]

There all ways of gel printing. I mostly print on fabric. I slow stitch . So I use the fabric in my stitching. Some times I use ink or fabric paint. There are several very cool artists on KZbin that do fab things with gel printing. I can't remember any ones name but if I remember to look in my saved list I'll sent them to you in the comments. Your prints turned out great. You are quick learners.😊

[@AnnieNoodle]

I love everything about this video. Love that you show your mistakes, love that you seem to think these prints are beautiful, even though they aren't "perfect", love watching you work together, as always. Thank you for the lovely video. ❤

[@donnashapleigh4863]

I did gell prints a while ago and loved it. I used ferns and made cards for my family and friends. I also framed some. I also used black paper and silver paint for some. Loved watching and appreciated you showing your first attempts.

[@lindawinchell7346]

Your prints can be copied and sold on line now!! One of a kind!!

[@patvalenzuela5105]

Beautiful. I love jelly printing. There are so many ways you can print.

[@sharbean]

I'm pretty certain you could sell these to craft junk journal people, especially the less 'successful' ones that are mostly just texture.

[@sandralovegrove2805]

Missed you girls... never knew that gel printing even existed before! Love all your videos. All the best to everyone xo

[@debbiebunyard4829]

Great prints ladies. The prints come out better when the paint is dry under the paper when you remove it., or pull the print. One way to tell if it is still wet is, the paper will feel cold. Hope this tip helps. Some amazing gel print artists on KZbin are Elizabeth Saint Hilaire and Robyn McClendon

[@carolekinsey7835]

Loved the effects you got with the gold layer added to the gel plate. Its a process I've wanted to try for a while now. Just havent got round to it yet. Thanks for sharing your experiments with us. Im glad you managed to work out how to make some very interesting and rather beautiful prints. Im a card maker at heart and i know this method would create some fantastic bacground papers. A lovely relaxing watch. Thank you Gail and Alex. X

[@wendynordstrom3487]

Ohh, I'm intrigued! They turned out lovely!!

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

Thank you! xx

[@kimkellems1706]

Enjoyed your video! It was great to see the whole process.

[@maggie_oshea]

Beautiful creations. It’s interesting to see the process from “oops” to “got it.” I really like watching you try out all the different art projects 😊

[@deborahjuncos8349]

I remember my teachers using gelatin to make copies when I was in grammar school. Everything old is new again! I really enjoyed watching this. Loved the results.

[@kimwatson7463]

Well done! And how beautiful they turned out! Thanks for a quiet Saturday afternoon video!

[@123uschie]

Love your prints ! I have made my own gelatine plate and have used it for printing leaves flowers etc but this gives me a new idea to try other things. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@fairyacorn4854]

Now that was really interesting and its nice to see how you started and progressed getting better each time. So nice to have a crafting video and to see you both again trying somehting new. Stay Safe and thank you for all your videos as I so enjoy them.

[@tina1972]

Absolutely lovely. I really like your crafts & experiments with your finds. The one where you said it was almost blinding you & Alex said it looked like fabric...I thought it also looked a tad like a birds eye view over many crop circles 😄 wonderful video ladies 👏🏻☺️

[@katanyajason3316]

Wonderful!That red and gold one at 16:29 is stunning! Just a couple of tips: avoid using a hairdryer (unless it's on the cold setting) because it can ruin your gel plate. And, if you have an extra plain sheet ready (white or coloured) you can stamp it with your bottle tops once you've pressed them into your gel plate. The impressions are better if the surface under your paper isn't too hard (a magazine or something similar does the trick) Also, I have several gel plates by 2 different brands. The one you have is the less expensive version, and I've noticed recently that after 2 years of constant use, my plates by this manufacture are starting to get really sticky and sort of dissolve, whereas my plates of the more expensive brand are fine. So, 2 years of usage is still pretty good and it may be worth it if you are going to use your plate for just a few projects. But, if you are an artist and plan to use them regularly, the extra spend be might better.

[@lyndapeterson9948]

Love them. Fascinating to study each one. There will never be two the same.

[@deedorothypapineau6920]

I have no tips to offer but praise for your experiment.

[@nancycowan6109]

Holy crap ladies, that was so so good! ❤️

[@lindaopperthauser2284]

What an imaginative way to repurpose/ newly use?? Just...cool!! Im wondering if Gail did you go to school for art?? Such ingenuity!

[@sessy4paws]

Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Thankyou ladiea

[@dianehardy-mv5zk]

This was great! Loved watching the process and progress! I think the gold with red on top created a great print. I think it would look great as a print on a silk scarf! Beautiful!

[@denisepiekarski4159]

That was wonderful! I so enjoyed watching you get " the knack" of gel printing. What fun the creative process is!

[@paulaozier]

Thank you for showing the process of learning, I've had a gel plate waiting to try for ages and have been afraid of it not working but you've inspired me to just give it a go!

[@AmandaSnow-di6mp]

you have inspired me, fascinating. in my arty days i did all types of printing! you are wonderful ladies, you have so much talent.... i'm a follower of all your content and you are favourite channel(s) to watch. much love and happiness to you both. xx thank you for all you do and show xx

[@gnarbeljo8980]

Fantastic use of your stopple bop finds! You could sell a whole whopping bunch of those printed onto Tshirts if you used screenprinting ink for fabric, the glittering layered effect would tempt any woman and that green on white would be the perfect T shirt for any bloke, perfect shirt for a night out with that exact theme of drinks! Those prints will look fantastic framed! I always wondered what you did with the vucanized stoppers! 👌🙌

[@katherineashley5712]

Your perseverance paid off Gail and Alex, your end results were awesome. Take care.

[@kathsmith5064]

Like magic.

[@NorthernMudlarksMake]

It's a lot of fun! xx

[@bonnerdebbie]

Great prints from your mudlarking finds. Gel printing is lots of fun but there is definitely a learning curve, you did very well. Thank you for sharing the learning too!

[@vilmabrady4981]

Hello ladies. I love the idea and creativity. They like them very much and would look nice in frames. Will be waiting for your craft ❤.

[@juliebates5315]

Loved watching this, how interesting and your patience shone through ! 🦘

[@dannmccord1923]

Really nice. Very pretty

[@TheKathypace]

Please find a way to do these prints on fabric! Would love to purchase to use for some small quilting projects! Great job girls!

[@debrachewning1311]

This would be awesome on fabric!

[@susannespeck8422]

Hi Ladys, what for a cool 😎 idea, wow. 💕💕💕💕😎😎😎😎😎😅😅😅🥰🥰🥰🥰😘😘😘

[@linzertube]

Way to persevere! Your results are wonderful.👏🤩🌸💗

[@roxiepoe9586]

Printmaking, in all of its forms, is so deeply satisfying! I am fascinated by the potential for the second layer. Soooooooo many options. :) Thank you so much for showing us your process.

[@deedaw9246]

Here is something to try for fabric. Get heavy paper (we call it cardstock), or even chip board (kind of like the cardboard crackers might come in). Get some spray adhesive that is positionable. Get your choice of fabric (some may work better than other muslin works well). Spray your paper/chipboard with the spray adhesive. Let it dry. Cut a piece of fabric a little larger than your paper. Lay your fabric on the sprayed paper/chipboard. Then lay the whole thing on your design you are printing. I would probably use the roller to really get the paint into the fabric. It would be a more even pressure. Hope Ive explained it well enough. I dont know if the gel pad can only be used with acrylic paints, but you could try inks. I am not sure what they are called. But they are used for printing from linoleum blocks. Thanks for sharing your project!

[@robinjimenez8593]

Beautiful ❤

[@tracybeil9668]

Your process was so interesting to see. Thank you! It's always fun to see a new art media 😊

[@BeverleyButterfly]

Loved this and you can do so much with the prints! Like sell them on mugs and tshirts and even phone cases such a cool craft

[@janb2162]

What a wonderful experiment with color!

[@sherrya6922]

So so pretty❤

[@reivenne]

Printing onto calico fabric would be awesome, you could make some fabric shopping bags covered in brand names from the past :)

[@lorismith9105]

That is awesome ❤

[@carolsledgewalker6903]

Enjoyed watching this. I have done geli printing and it is so fun and you get lots of unexpected results which I like.