Gel Printing with Stencils - Creating Grungy Good Gel Prints- Super Simple

[@sheilacym]

Great video tutorials, Karen, thank you so much ! No need to apologise for repeating instructions and explanations ... that is exactly what us newbies need !!! Repetition is important. That is why this video is so helpful and one of my absolute favourites . Thank you !! 🤗🤗

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you for your kind words. I guess you can't stop a retired teacher from teaching LOL. Good luck gel printing.

[@gr8fng]

Hadn't thought to do a 2nd application over stencil with different coloured paints #genius TFS ❤

[@KarenBurchill]

Glad you found something new

[@aprilharvey2225]

I like the burnt orange

[@KarenBurchill]

Its a color that has grown on me for sure.

[@laurienye7514]

I love how fast you are, instead of waiting and waiting on other people. I'm very happy to have found you, you are so talented. Thank you and God Bless.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you for watching my videos. I hope you enjoy them and find joy in creating. K

[@TheresaPetermann]

love that 49 Dragonflies used this technique for her #dephemerember paper bags. reminds me of techniques I haven't used in a while

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you

[@helendawes4314]

Fabulous lesson. I've finally understood!

[@KarenBurchill]

Glad it helped! Hope you go and enjoy gelli printing. K

[@Abiding77]

Girl, just stop it! I can’t believe these papers. I can’t even get through all the painty papers I have right now and here you are tempting me with all this grungy deliciousness! 😵‍💫

[@KarenBurchill]

Yes the grunge is delicious. K

[@robinspencer9577]

The last one was my favorite. Thanks for the great ideas 💡

[@KarenBurchill]

You are so welcome!

[@christineperry87]

Hi Karen, your video has been such a help to me. I’m new to Gelli printing and love it. Your information and keep repeating what you are doing has been so beneficial to me. I have now got it. Thank you. I enjoyed watching your tutorial . X

[@KarenBurchill]

You are very welcome. So glad the information I share is hepful. K

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

Watching someone else do gelli printing is almost as addictive as doing it myself!🤣 I love this idea of using the black paint first. I haven’t seen that before so I’ll have to give that a try. TFS

[@KarenBurchill]

I hope you do...it takes a while as you have to wait for it to dry but so worth it. K

[@elkev5145]

Hi, thanks for the video. I used tissue paper to lift off the black paint and used that in collages as well.

[@KarenBurchill]

Great idea

[@viviandibrell849]

Really amazing! The best I’ve seen from all the videos that I’ve watched all over KZbin! Thank you, thank you, thank you!😊

[@KarenBurchill]

Wow, thank you!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Karen, I really really enjoyed watching you creating all these amazing and stunning grungy print’s, I really really love ❤️ each and every one of them. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@KarenBurchill]

You are most welcome. Happy creating. K

[@donnaterrell938]

I use this technique as well, it's one of my favorites. Enjoyed watching you create, never tire of watching gel printing videos!

[@KarenBurchill]

You are so welcome! I love making gel printing videos....or just making gel prints.

[@evypetre949]

Karen, this is a fabulous video. Simple techniques with outstanding results. I love the stencils and your color choices. I’ve watched it twice and I will probably watch it again. Thanks and Hugs ❤️❤️❤️

[@KarenBurchill]

That's how I felt when I saw the technique for the first time. K

[@seliapink3396]

Omg beautiful 😮❤ I even like the ones you're not particularly fond of

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you....beauty is in the eye of the beholder. K

[@marikareimer4411]

Hello Karen. I love all the prints you pulled !! Especially the last one with adding more black to the gel plate. Now you are enabling me to go purchase another gel plate 🙃😊

[@KarenBurchill]

These are absolutely grungy great.....and make perfect instant background. K

[@mariakovacs4830]

I just love you’re painting

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you very much

[@rsi8314759]

Thank you for the very clear and easy instructions! Your explanations are so very helpful.

[@KarenBurchill]

Glad it was helpful! Have fun with your gel plate. K

[@AzaleaLala]

Looking for new ideas and this video was very inspirational. I love the prints with more black in them. Thanks for sharing.

[@KarenBurchill]

Happy gel printing...hmmm it might be time to do a gel printing session. K

[@christinamain2829]

Had my eye on several of these stencils so i was thrilled to come across this video. I feel much more confident in my choices waiting for me in my cart

[@KarenBurchill]

Sometimes it helps to see a stencil being used. K

[@sherrygeisler3704]

Excellent tutorial!! The BEST ever!

[@KarenBurchill]

You are very welcome. K

[@cindylabare960]

These are beautiful! They remind me of stained glass!

[@KarenBurchill]

Yes..Exactly. K

[@charmainewagner-bell2764]

I needed this basic tutorial today. I’m a newbie and have been getting confused with what color to layer when, which step to dry, etc. thanks!

[@KarenBurchill]

Glad it was helpful! Happy creating. K

[@dawnstrand1676]

I’ve learned so much from this video. I’m not afraid to give stencils a go! Thank you!

[@KarenBurchill]

Awesome. Happy gel printing

[@justicecarter3857]

I love them ALL!!!!

[@KarenBurchill]

thank you.

[@prympammi]

Loved them all!! The one you didn’t like was my favorite lolol

[@KarenBurchill]

There is no bad gel print...LOL...K

[@iramnadeem8172]

So beautiful I thinkI learned so much about color combinations from you . Loved your stencils

[@KarenBurchill]

I'm so glad! Hope you get time to try them out soon. K

[@avanellehansen4525]

I love the color wheel!

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you for watching K

[@susane945]

I really like how you've done this video. Very interesting techniques. Thank you for sharing ❤ Oh! And I like your stencils too! Especially Rainbow Branch Circle ⭕😊

[@KarenBurchill]

You are so welcome! Yes stencils are my most used stash item....you can do so much with them. Hope you try the technique. K

[@ivywreden6330]

Illusions with Naples yellow and quin magenta in my favorite.

[@KarenBurchill]

Yes that combo is a definite winner. K

[@gwynnedjackson3871]

So inspiring!!! Thank you for this video! I can't wait to get my paints and stencils out!!

[@KarenBurchill]

Have fun!

[@pamelasertich9850]

Just amazing. Just a WOW. Love watching you create

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks so much 😊

[@patvalenzuela5105]

I love them all! or king on some fabric I think I’ll try with lighter colors. Or I have some metallics. Thank you for the demo.😊

[@KarenBurchill]

You are very welcome

[@EmjayG129]

✨These are wonderful! BEAUTIFUL✨

[@KarenBurchill]

thank you so much. K

[@bethanykolander2498]

I really liked this video. Thank you!

[@KarenBurchill]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lucybanta7311]

Love all of them, each one unique. Can’t pick a winner!

[@KarenBurchill]

I agree....time to use them on a page. K

[@debbieekes5718]

I was just getting ready to use some new stencils I received for Christmas. Perfect timing! Thank you! As always, I love your tutorials.

[@KarenBurchill]

Timing is everything. Lol.

[@LovinglfDesigns]

Really gorgeous pulls.

[@KarenBurchill]

Yes they are . K

[@Marylou7204]

Karen, I absolutely loved this tutorial! I loved all the grungey goodness going on, I can't wait to sit down and have a play of my own! Thank you, Marylou from Edmonton

[@KarenBurchill]

That's exactly how I felt when I first saw someone using this technique....enjoy your play time. K

[@lauraberriman2471]

Love your methods and instruction !! I have never seen this method. I've found copy paper resists the paint on gel plates and have moved to rice paper for better absorption of the paint. I wandered through your channel for 3 hours today and thank you !

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you. Interesting about copy paper....every one is different. I do have some rice paper and should dig it out and use it next gel print session. I love using tissue paper too , but that does get tricky as the tissue gets wet and weak. K

[@jcb0818]

Wow!! Those are stunning.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you! 😊

[@Jenifer.flute20]

This is a VERY cool technique

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you....it is a gret technique

[@sibylleherbe8260]

This was a lovely, relaxing Sunday afternoon video that I enjoyed very much. Thank you. Your prints are all beautiful.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you for your kind words. I really like this technique and the results....I'd like to play around with different stencils and colors and see what comes of it...so many options...so little time. K

[@barbara3382]

Today I found inspiratons. Thank You

[@KarenBurchill]

So glad...hope you had fun creating. K

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

yea i needed to come watch this one as well lol and i'm glad this came up in my feed - such wonderful prints Karen 🤗

[@KarenBurchill]

gelli prints make me happy

[@debbik4794]

Great ones, my favorites are the second one from the front and the third from the end

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you ....just uploaded another gel printing session...this time using 2 gel plates. K

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

This is great. I am new to gel printing and am keen to try this technique. Love the grunge.

[@KarenBurchill]

These are definitely full on grundge. K

[@saraartsalot2146]

What a cool technique!

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you. It gives great effects. Hope you give it a try. Kn

[@marie-claireamador-de-oliv5356]

De jolis papiers colorés , merci du partage.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you. K

[@dagmarlak9596]

Gorgeous! I’d frame them all! Thanks for the inspiration! I have a couple of gel presses and I sometimes get stuck for colour combinations but I have some great ones now. Thank you xx

[@KarenBurchill]

You are so welcome!

[@naturewoman1274]

Brilliant

[@KarenBurchill]

thank you...hope you give it a try

[@elle-be3lz]

Excellent tutorial.

[@KarenBurchill]

Glad you liked it!

[@mandygoon]

all are awesome

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you, I do love gelli printing. K

[@beatricecolpin8234]

Hi Karen I'm love this technique, thank you for sharing with us ! I will probably give it a try this week-end !!! and I can't tell you which pull I prefer, I love all of them !! have a nice week-end !!

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks Beatrice. I hope you do...it produces some very nice prints. K

[@myandramonroe7404]

Absolutely fantastic! Thank you! I'm inspired 😮

[@KarenBurchill]

Happy gelli printing. K

[@Ritual_Gaze]

Got a laser cutter and cant wait to combine graphic design with this and some other painting methods.

[@KarenBurchill]

OMG you are headed to fun times....

[@pearlann5995]

Awesome. Love process and product.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you...got to do some projects with them . Hopefully soon . K

[@teresemartinez6215]

Love this technique!

[@KarenBurchill]

Gives an interesting print doesnt it. k

[@audeeverdeen]

Tellement beau je les aime tous🥰😍

[@KarenBurchill]

Merci beaucoup

[@robinhorasanian9667]

I rarely use white or unbleached for a final pull. The pull layer is another opportunity to add color.

[@KarenBurchill]

Good point....I'll have to experiment with other colors. K

[@helenkrasnow438]

Gorgeous prints- I will definitely try this technique!

[@KarenBurchill]

It's a wonderful technique. K

[@janetbennell9855]

wonderful video. thank you.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks for watching

[@Rockymtnbloom]

This looks really fun. What is the clear board you have laid the gel plate on?

[@KarenBurchill]

It is either the glass/plastic from a picture OR a plastic cutting board from Dollar Store. K

[@ritarikelle2278]

I love your work 💗💜

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you! 😊

[@k.leinpondmire8096]

These are fantastic! If I have any suggestion, it would be to show each result longer so we can can get a better look at it after watching the whole process. Most of the beautiful final prints are only visible for less than two seconds. thanks so much!

[@KarenBurchill]

Point taken. thanks for watching. K

[@sheilacym]

I don't know If you are watching on an ipad or computer screen.... but on my ipad, if I press pause on the screen, I can look at it for much longer. Also... if you take a screen shot, you will be able to keep it in your photo library to be able to refer to it whenever you fancy !! 🤗🤗

[@begosanchezfotografia9304]

Great tutorial...thanks!!!!!

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks for watching!

[@susancottman9686]

My favorite is at 30:19. Thanks for another wonderful gel printing video!

[@KarenBurchill]

You are so welcome!

[@ritarikelle2278]

I'm learning a lot here. Thanks for 😅

[@KarenBurchill]

Glad you found this useful. K

[@Sawoman53]

Great work ❤, I would love to see what do you do with the prints ?

[@KarenBurchill]

I use them off and on in my art journal tutorials. I also have a playlist gel prints- create them and use them if you want ideas. K

[@Vonnies1929]

Very nice very very nice!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you! 😊

[@CardsalotSheila]

Hard to pick a favourite. Lovely job. I wonder if you could pull off the stencil once you take off the black in the open parts and let it dry, the. Add the colors, let it dry and then add the white for the pull? Would the black lift when you added the colours?

[@KarenBurchill]

Absolutely....there are no limits...try it and see if you get a pull you like/love. K

[@wandaruiz1755]

Love it 👍👍❤.

[@KarenBurchill]

thank you . K

[@silvanagarcia7367]

Por favor, você usa tinta acrílica? Sua arte é linda, Obrigada

[@KarenBurchill]

Sí, uso pinturas acrílicas. Marca Liquitex Basics principalmente.

[@dianeoconnor8310]

Just watched this, and another idea is to pull everything off with clear matte medium, rather than white/buff paint. And patience is required, allowing a good few minutes before pulling.

[@KarenBurchill]

I have heard of using gel medium but have not tried it. K

[@hartmanartsource]

Maybe try it on black paper, too?

[@Sandra-tn7yx]

Absolutely have to try this! It's beautiful!! Is it using acrylic paints

[@KarenBurchill]

Yes all acrylic paint....mostly Liquitex Basics

[@debbieekes5718]

I wonder what would happen if you used the black instead of the unbleached titanium on the last layer, if it would make a more stained glass look. I’m going to try it.

[@KarenBurchill]

Let me know how it works. I’m curious.

[@annieg246]

Can you use a hair dryer (on cold) to hasten the drying time?

[@KarenBurchill]

I have never used my hair dryer....you could tentatively try it and see....but absolutely no heat.

[@hartmanartsource]

Would it help to put the black on, then the stencil, lift off the excess through the stencil, then, lift off the stencil and dry the black before applying the other colors? Then, proceed as usual.

[@KarenBurchill]

Good ideas. K

[@marybuckler]

Hi...love the video thank you...what is the difference in gel plate and using gelli plate and do you have to use a extra liquid to help flow the paint..thank you

[@KarenBurchill]

I use liquitex basics paint primarily...no I don't add extra liquid.... There are two basic brands of gel plates....Gelli Arts and Gel Press...I have both and they are pretty much interchangeable. Get which ever is the better deal. K

[@chessviewofficial]

Hi...how do you use these gel prints afterwards? Mount on birchwood...how do you incorporate it to a card...?

[@KarenBurchill]

Check out my playlist creating and Using gel prints. I also use them lots on art journal pages

[@marie23christine]

I’m just a beginner ut you are so inspiring! I was looking at the stencils you were using and saw Stencil Butter on the website. Can you use this instead of/in addition to acrylic paint? I love the shimmer of them.. Thanks so much!

[@KarenBurchill]

I love the pearlization of the stencil butters too. You can use them in a multitude of ways....like modeling paste , like acrylic paint, brayer it on , use on gel plate ...I have a video or two showcasing ways if you want to check it out. They work beautifully with acrylic paint...you can even add acrylic paint to them to change the color/tone.

[@marie23christine]

@@KarenBurchill Thank you so much!! What a fun new world to explore!

[@lindabailey776]

Karen if you don't mind my asking where did you get your tiny brayer that I'm seeing you using , I can't find one that small ? Your friend from Corpus Christi Texas .

[@KarenBurchill]

I got the brayer from Ninnys Napkins....there's a link and coupon code in the description box...it's the Ranger 2 1/2 inch one...I recently got another that size and one that is 3 inches as well as my speedball 4 inch one. I do not recommend the gel press brayers ( mine is way more difficult to clean AND squeaks)

[@cindyvarasdevaldes1373]

Loved your vid. Thanks. Also, what kind of paper do you use for the print?

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks so much Cindy. When I do gel prints I usually use plain copy paper. K

[@TangoKiloAlpha54]

Great job! You mentioned in this video that there is another video on how to use these prints. I couldn’t find the link however. I’m a new to gel printing and don’t know how or where to use these prints. But definitely would like to incorporate in mixed media etc. Would you mind sharing the link to that video on how to use gel prints?

[@KarenBurchill]

If you go to the end of the video, it is one of the end cards...suggested videos. The link is an entire playlist with tons of videos on making gel prints and using them. Enjoy.

[@larkspin]

If all you have is heavy bodied paint, should you mix it with a medium to loosen it up?

[@KarenBurchill]

I've seen people do that.....I have never done that....with each different type of paint you have to adjust...play with it and see what works best. K

[@johanssonstudio]

Beautiful! I’m not seeing the “how to clean stencils” link. Will you please provide it? Thank you.

[@KarenBurchill]

here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGbRdqeMnZx_qNEsi=wd2obsp7YyD3ctJI

[@sherrygeisler3704]

I need to create a stencil that I can apply to furniture...I am going to try to do this after getting ideas from your video...any suggestions?

[@KarenBurchill]

Totally depends on what you are going for...I have not done any stenciling on furniture ( not my thing) so don't even have a clue about what may work/not work. K

[@lindabarnett7653]

I probably was dozing when you explained - but when you have all the color down, do you let it all dry before you put on the final solid layer before the pull?

[@KarenBurchill]

Yes..put color down , lift stencil...cover with paint and pull

[@larkspin]

Will that 5"X 7" gelli plate clean up after all of this rolling paint out on it?

[@KarenBurchill]

I periodically stop and clean it if necessary...but yes the cleanup is easy..Usually I put a coat of paint on top...and then place a paper on top...rub...let dry and pull up...most of paint comes off in the clean up pull. Alternatively I spray with water and wipe off. I've even seen people wash in water in sink. no worries. K

[@s.k.1091]

Nice video! Are u by chance in Santa Rosa area?

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks. No. I am in bc Canada

[@victoriagoslant2704]

Can you please do a journal page with blue and using the geonetting stencil

[@KarenBurchill]

I will add that to my inspiration list. K

[@Birgit587]

Deine Hintergründe gefallen mir sehr gut. Ich habe mit dem Abziehen des Papieres nie Glück. Bei mir bleibt immer Farbe an der Gelliplate kleben. Darf ich fragen, wie du deine Camera aufgehangen hast?

[@KarenBurchill]

Danke schön. Welche Art von Gelplatte verwenden Sie? Das Papier löst sich ziemlich schnell ... nachdem Sie es gerieben haben. Ich habe meine Kamera auf einer Arkon-Halterung. es erlaubt mir, die Draufsicht zu bekommen

[@Birgit587]

@@KarenBurchill ich habe die Gelli Arts. Würdest du mir einen Link schicken über die Halterung?

[@marysortman1218]

A newbie here. Just curious what is the point of putting the black paint down and remove it?

[@KarenBurchill]

The black layer is done to get the grungy look or effect. If that’s not a look you want then it serves no purpose. I have many other gel printing videos including a series of 5 for beginners that you may find useful. They are all in the gel printing playlist.

[@KarenBurchill]

it gives the grundgy effect..

[@JessicaKarsten-z7t]

Amazing! What is the company name for the stencils please? I couldn’t catch it.

[@KarenBurchill]

The Crafters Workshop TCW

[@annieg246]

What caused the paper to stick to the gelli plate?

[@KarenBurchill]

hmmm not sure...sometimes it just does...sometimes it may be user error...too much paint/ left on too long....

[@mariaelenaasteteparedes278]

Como se llama esta técnica, y que papel se ocupa

[@KarenBurchill]

Esta es una forma de conseguir papel de collage sucio. Usas el papel de collage cuando creas arte... como fondo o como parte de la composición.

[@carolouimet2851]

i would love to get the stencils that you used in this video can you still get them and the link i did try to get them but for some reason it won't let me

[@KarenBurchill]

Most of the stencils should be available at TCW link

[@carolouimet2851]

i will try again @@KarenBurchill

[@carolouimet2851]

i have 8 stencils in my cart but when i go to pay for them it wants to to sign in i go to my email but your site goes to spam how do you sigin in there no place for a password is there a better way to pay you @@KarenBurchill

[@naturewoman1274]

Hi Karen just curious how long does it take to dry

[@KarenBurchill]

That varies depending on type of paint, how much paint etc....even temperature....you just have to experiment with what you have and adjust to get the results. K

[@naturewoman1274]

@@KarenBurchill I did it, looks great love it thanks xxx

[@lindabarnett7653]

Karen, I don't see the link to how you clean the stencils....help!

[@KarenBurchill]

The two places links are in in the top right hand corner - you should see an i or will if you hover over it. OR at the end of the video. Alternatively when in my channel...there is a search bar ( not the one at the top) it's down a bit and when you search it only searches my videos. K