Gelli Plate Printing Ideas

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Learn how to use items you have at home to create beautiful collage papers on your gelli plate
Materials Used...
Gel Press Plate 8" X 10" - amzn.to/42rtwmt
4" Brayer - amzn.to/3MjJmK6
6" Brayer - amzn.to/3JfS89X
Golden Fluid Acrylic Indian Yellow - amzn.to/43s2Hz7
Golden Fluid Acrylic Phthalo Blue Green Shade - amzn.to/43cME7Q
Golden Fluid Acrylic Quinacridone Magenta - amzn.to/3Mlqqe9
24 lb. HP copy paper - amzn.to/3NcRwDc
JapanBargain Calligraphy Rice Paper - amzn.to/42tYSc7
Book pages (picked up the book at Salvation Army)
Wrapping Paper (from Salvation Army)
Tyvec (Priority Mail Envelope from USPO) (please be frugal, the Post Office has enough issues)
Leaves (different types)
Your playfulness and imagination!
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[@cw4608]

Finally a channel that isn’t a front for a craft supply company. Thank you.😊

[@VikkiReed]

CW, aw! No, it's just me loving the gelli plate, and art, and hoping to share inspiration! I do occasionally mention where I get stuff, just in case you want to get it too

[@kcscraps27]

The botanicals made a gorgeous print!

[@VikkiReed]

kcscaps27, thank you, those were my favorites, I still haven't had the heart to use them in a painting!

[@rickivanryn2957]

Really am liking your results. Have just started doing the plate and struggled but have been watching a few videos. You don’t make it too complicated. Thanks for sharing. Ricki Van Ryn

[@VikkiReed]

Ricki, thank you! The best results come when you are curious and playing, I do end up with prints I don't love, but usually there are at least a few gems from each session! Some fun and simple Christmas tree prints coming very soon!

[@carolnacarato4448]

Your favorites are also my favorites too. I think nearly every one of those prints could be framed by themselves without collaging and would be stunning

[@VikkiReed]

Carol, thank you! I've thought of that...I'm working on some printed with leaves and shapes that could then be mounted to board for hanging...thanks for watching!

[@marlenemarconi6832]

This is my first attempt at gelli printing, enjoyed your video, the leaves came out awesome! Thank you

[@VikkiReed]

Marlene, have fun with it and know that each pull/print is an experiment, some turn out fabulous, some not so much...but you will want to keep going because the good prints are so enchanting!

[@patriciarcarmichael1219]

You have a good sense for what color is going to work and how to use it once it is on the plate. Learned some things and this was fun to watch. Thank you for sharing your expertise and time--appreciate it!

[@VikkiReed]

Patricia, you're welcome, thanks for watching, I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@christineboone2850]

Beautiful!!!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Christine!

[@justme7422]

The yellow one had a face before the leaves. Pretty cool!

[@VikkiReed]

Gelli printing is just the best, full of happy surprises, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@magereina]

i really enjoyed watching your techniques and tips! thanks for sharing them!!

[@VikkiReed]

Jeanette, thank you, I'm so glad it was helpful, I'm inspired to make more videos!

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

Love that you use things I can find around the house!

[@VikkiReed]

Rachel, absolutely and the more you look with that in mind, the more you find, it's so fun!

[@ellenmasters9178]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful work! Sometimes I do nicely and other time I learn what not to do 🍋🍋🍋

[@VikkiReed]

Ellen, thank you, same goes for me, I've just recorded a video with a few "fails" on it...I need to do it again!

[@lucybanta7311]

Love the leaves!

[@VikkiReed]

Lucy, me too! I'm constantly on the lookout now for leaves (and other goodies) that will make interesting prints...it's fun!

[@donnam5891]

Love your use of colour. Awesome prints.

[@VikkiReed]

Donna, thank you so much! I love color too

[@wendl15]

My favorite was also the pink and green-y gray with the leaves.

[@VikkiReed]

Mary, thank you, I like it so much I haven't used it in a piece yet! Time to do more so I'm less attached...

[@MaryGadsby]

Beautiful results and what a great way to clean the plate ❤️❤️

[@VikkiReed]

Jeree, thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video!

[@barbclark69]

Wonderful ideas, Vikki. Love these prints.

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Barbara, I'm so glad!

[@fungirl809]

Yes the best for beginners

[@VikkiReed]

ah, thank you! Wonderful to hear!

[@juanitalopez1529]

Beautiful results

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks very much!

[@marlenemarconi6832]

My first time watching, awesome prints! Thank you

[@VikkiReed]

Marlene, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@summersun5753]

Thank you for this interesting, informative, and very helpful video. Great images. Very much appreciated. 🙂

[@VikkiReed]

My pleasure, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@BerylAvella]

very interesting learned lots of ideas thanks

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, I appreciate your comment and compliment!

[@franlynch9428]

Brilliant

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Fran!

[@jude1515]

Everyone you made is beautiful.

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Jude! In the interest of full disclosure, not all prints turn out...it is always an experiment, sometimes we get really lucky!

[@theresacurrin6395]

Great video ❤. Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Theresa, I'm so glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment!

[@merigim-scrap]

Tienes mucho arte, gracias por compartirlo. Me encanta ver como lo disfrutas ❤

[@VikkiReed]

Muchas gracias, Maria!

[@286happyone]

I love your sharing videos, I'm so new to this jelli plate printing, I just made my jelli plate the other day and love your talent! Thanks so much!

[@VikkiReed]

Sheila, thank you, and thanks for watching, making more videos all the time, just finished one on making angels!

[@truckart]

Thank you so much! They were gorgeous prints. I can't wait to get this and start playing. Your favorite was my favorite too. Could you please do a video on how you use these prints?

[@VikkiReed]

Fatma, thank you! I have done a few videos on how I use the prints, I collage them into my mixed media paintings and also use them to make greeting cards. I'll provide the links to a few of the videos here! "Usinge Your Gelli Prints to Create a Mixed Media Bird Project" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aImQdZqoocllb6c next, "How to use Gelli Prints for Collage Projects - Creating a Base" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJytp2Bqr9eYrq8 and "Layered Gelli Printing - Bloom - A Floral Project", where I adhere a print to a birchwood panel for display kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX3MYal_hJyCaNk I hope that gets your creative juices flowing!

[@Flatshader]

Fantastic

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Valerie!

[@ericgoble3790]

Cool

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks Eric!

[@LouLou-jo5ln]

Vikki, loved this. Very inspirational and gorgeous results 💖 from Australia 🐨xx

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Lou Lou!

[@rebeccabriggs2982]

These would make beautiful fabrics

[@VikkiReed]

Yes! I haven't figured out how to gelli print on fabric (although others have). The smoother the surface, the cleaner the gelli print, so any "tooth" in the fabric disrupts the print a bit

[@rebeccabriggs2982]

@VikkiReed I was thinking along the lines of marketing your prints to companies and they turn them into fabric. (Surface design). I think they're very marketable.

[@VikkiReed]

@@rebeccabriggs2982 Ah, thank you! What a great suggestion, I'll look into it!

[@rebeccabriggs2982]

@VikkiReed there's a lady who ads come on on Facebook for surface design courses. She teaches how to use a program to duplicate your work ready for a portfolio... and a bunch of other stuff. Bonnie Christine is her name.

[@VikkiReed]

@@rebeccabriggs2982 thank you, that is great information. I did try to learn it with Anne LaFollette, but the Adobe Illustrator work was WAY beyond me. This sounds better

[@cinziagirelli7939]

Hi Vikki, just found you and iam so so happy ! I just love how those prints came out. I certainly learned some colour combinations and am now going to go thru your past videos. Thanks so much for sharing hugs

[@VikkiReed]

Cinzia, I'm so glad you feel inspired! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@maestra730]

great video! thanks for sharing!

[@VikkiReed]

Tamarie, thank you for watching and for your comment!

[@user-lz1rv7ts8i]

I love all of them!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks so much!

[@cathyfowler7656]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching you make art with repurposed items. Simply BEAUTIFUL! What are some ideas you have for using your art work?

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Cathy! I use the gelli prints in mixed collage pieces, create greeting cards from them and/or if they're simply amazing, I mount them directly to panel! I have videos on all of those uses, I'll provide the links here, thanks for your question! "How to Re-Use a Painted Canvas" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmSagHaYntSmeJKBi "Making Your Own Greeting Cards With Gelli Prints" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXawaHmqqql6sNE and "Adding Gelli Plate Dragonfly Art to Wood Panel" kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iwkIqKoZupi80si=K4DdiX8ecS54tZIX

[@marjoleinel]

Love your use of colours🤩

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks so much!

[@lvdbruggen1568]

Je prints zijn erg mooi wil ook gelijk proberen

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you so much! I hope everything goes well for you!

[@keilamartins7258]

Loved it! Thank you!

[@VikkiReed]

Keila, I'm so glad! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@wendyborn9495]

Love! Thank you!!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks so much, Wendy!

[@adelegiomo8614]

Brava mi piace molto

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Adele!

[@suefalls1600]

Lovely prints💖💖💖

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Sue!

[@moonbeamsanddragonflies]

Just watched 3 of your videos! Loved them all and learned some new tricks! Will have to gather some botanicals to try out your process! Thanks for sharing your skills! May I ask where did you get your large craft mat that you work on?

[@VikkiReed]

Terry, yes, and thanks for watching! Your timing is great, the craft mat is on sale at Joggles.com, the link is here! You must order two (they are only a foot wide each) but it is just the best, really keeps your table from looking like a crime scene...www.joggles.com/art-journals-and-mixed-media/misc-stamp-mixed-media-supplies/ranger-nonstick-craft-sheet-by-the-foot.htm

[@helgamertz8450]

I’m so happy I found your channel 🥰 I’m knew to Gelli printing ,would you mind giving us a list of Golden Fluid Acrylics that would be a good starting base ? Thank you very much !❤️👍

[@VikkiReed]

Helgi, of course! I would start with Carbon Black, Titanium White, Golden Nickel Azo Gold, Phthalo Blue Green Shade, Green Gold, Quinacridone Magenta OR Permanent Violet Dark, and if you still have budget, Primary Yellow, then Teal. Basically with black and white, then a blue, red and yellow, you can mix any color. I avoid the cadmiums almost entirely because they tend to make things muddy. Thanks for your question and happy printing!

[@jillkent6134]

Love it

[@user-ix2wf8bj1m]

Can you do this on thicker papers? Eg watercolour paper… loving the effect but would love to add to it after it’s printed.

[@VikkiReed]

Hi, thanks for your question, you can print on thicker paper, and I have even seen some artists print on canvas and fabric, although I have not been successful with that. If the paper has tooth or texture, the print is harder to capture. I print on the rice paper, then use it as collage in mixed media pieces, so potentially, using it in that way, you could add to it.

[@liliacambra7725]

How beautiful thank you Vikki. My acrylics are thicker than the ones you're using, could I add some medium to make it thinner? I appreciate your help, thanks a lot.

[@VikkiReed]

Lilia, GAC 100 is a wonderful thinner, but I would see what other ways I could use the heavier body acrylics, @yeatesmakes is a fabulous artist using mostly Amsterdam acrylics and creating the most spectacular prints...have fun!

[@shashiprasad4446]

👌👌😍Ma’am

[@judyconstantino7035]

Vikki, another awesome tutorial! I am making a shopping list of supplies to get today. Can you re-use the leaves for other prints or will the colors transfer? I very much enjoy the “surprise” of each print!

[@VikkiReed]

Judy, yes, you can use the leaves more than once the colors are not likely to transfer, but once they are dry, they will crack and are not usable, happy creating!

[@judyconstantino7035]

@@VikkiReed Thanks for the clarification! I have many leaf dies that I will cut out of Tyvek and use those, as well.

[@VikkiReed]

@@judyconstantino7035 Yes! That will be amazing...

[@63artemisia63]

Slower music would be relaxing, not so $500 question on a game show. I really like the long pointed leaves. What are they?

[@VikkiReed]

Lynn, lol on the music...noted! The long pointed leaves are oleander, currently using them to construct an angel for another video! Thanks for your question!

[@claresmith9545]

Hi, I am about to start gelli printing, and this all looks exciting! Do you have a KZbin about putting sheets together like a collage or are they all prints framed by themselves? Thanks

[@VikkiReed]

Hi Clare, thank you for your question! Most of the prints I make end up in mixed media pieces or as greeting cards...I just released a video on how to create an art piece from just torn bits of gelli print collage, it is here...“Gelli Print Dragonfly Collage” - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmmUin-Pm52SadE ...and this one shows how the gelli print collage bits are incorporated into a painting - "How to Re-Use a Painted Canvas" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmSagHaYntSmeJKBi

[@Karmakat59]

I love how your paints sort of bead up, leaving little white/blank spots on your papers, a bit like a 'resist' effect. Did you recently clean the plate with something that left a residue? I really would like to get that effect. :)

[@VikkiReed]

That seems to happen at the beginning of each session, and yes, I do clean the plate from time to time, with baby wipes and then "condition" with mineral oil, but then making sure nothing is left on the plate.

[@soniamariaramosjanuzzi9311]

👏👏👏 Beautifull É uma tinta Específica ou Acrílica ??? Estou ENCANTADA!!!🥰

[@VikkiReed]

Sonia, it is acrylic paint, mostly Golden Fluid Acrylic, some Liquitex Soft Body, I list all the paints I use in the information below the video, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@caelidhg6261]

I have a question.. I was so impressed by the quality of prints you are getting. I can't afford GOLDEN paints right now, but I have a question about other art you have created out of your prints?

[@VikkiReed]

Caelidh, yes, I can send you to my website to see artwork I create using the (usually torn) gelli prints as collage, vikkreed.com and there is a video showing a beautiful collage piece at the end I made with the prints, ...kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6qok6aIhM2Lm8k (Gelli Printing on Rice Paper) The thing about some other fluid acrylics is that they have less pigment and more "binder" and things just slip around on the plate, without giving a good result...may art supply abundance arrive for you soon!

[@colleenbarton5578]

Just beautiful!! Where do you get the rice paper? I’ve never seen it anywhere!

[@VikkiReed]

The rise paper comes from Amazon, JapanBargain Calligraphy Rice Paper, get the one with blue on the label (it makes a difference I have found!) Currently $6.99 for 80 sheets. Smooth side down toward the plate, enjoy!

[@shannonburns2289]

Yupo also works well for making stencils/masks. I notice you often add a white to your colour mixes, is there a reason why?

[@VikkiReed]

Shannon, thank you for your Yupo tip and question! I am just beginning to experiment with the Yupo as a stencil...and I use white when I want a different color than what comes directly without mixing, and I am hoping to achieve that

[@marie-lauredechauton6756]

Superbe démonstrations pour des fonds de pages très inspirants!!! Mais quelle est cette réaction, sur la gelli press, une fois que le brayer a étalé les différentes peintures (petits points points sur l'impression)??? Merci pour votre partage!

[@VikkiReed]

Marie-Laure, thank you, I unsuccessfully tried to Google your question for a translation. Can you submit in English and I will try to answer? Thank you!

[@marie-lauredechauton6756]

@@VikkiReed Hello! Why there are these white points into the final impression? Thank you!

[@VikkiReed]

@@marie-lauredechauton6756 when the plate is new there tend to be more white spots, also, if the paint application is quite thin, thank you for your question!

[@marie-lauredechauton6756]

@@VikkiReed Merci pour votre réponse et à très bientôt sur votre chaîne!!!

[@eijahard2111]

So beautiful! Does the color have to dry before applying the next color?

[@VikkiReed]

Eija, great question! I am in the Southwest Desert where it tends to be very warm and dry, so what you see is in real time, and the prints are dry almost instantly so I can continue on to the next layer. If you live where there is a lot of humidity, or it is very cool, that needs to be factored in, so yes, it needs to be dry!

[@eijahard2111]

@@VikkiReed Thanks for the answer! What do you think is a good paper for printing?

[@VikkiReed]

@@eijahard2111 In this video I used a roll of paper I found at a thrift store along with my two favorites, 32 lb. stock and JapanBargain Calligraphy Rice Paper. I'm putting the link here to both products on my Amazon page amzn.to/42S0ufn and if you purchase I may receive a small commission, but there is no difference in the price you pay. I use the 32 lb. stock for greeting cards and pieces I plan to apply to birchwood panel. If I am making collage papers, I LOVE the JapanBargain Rice Paper amzn.to/42tYSc7 which is amazing for gelli printing and collaging into mixed media pieces. Old book pages are also wonderful! I hope you have fun!

[@eijahard2111]

@@VikkiReed Great to hear, thanks for the tips!

[@danaschilling6002]

Gorgeous!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Dana!

[@carolhedberg2341]

I really enjoyed this video. I just bought some rice paper from Dick Blick and suddenly both of my gelli plates are sticking like crazy. Any ideas? I've tried too much paint, not enough paint. I've probably made over 500 pages from my plates, so I'm a bit stumped. Copy paper, baby oil, Dawn dish soup. It's crazy!

[@VikkiReed]

Oh my gosh, Carol, that sounds super frustrating! I don’t know anything about the rice paper from Dick Blick, but I can’t imagine why your plate is sticking so much…and you’ve even treated it with mineral oil! I can tell you that humidity and temperature levels do affect your prints, if it is under 20% or over 55% humidity, it’s very hard to get a good print. Also, I use fluid acrylics almost exclusively as opposed to heavy body, which I use only for photo transfers and projects similar. I would be very discouraged if I had gone 500 prints without success! I’m hoping for better results for you soon! BTW, I use JapanBargain Calligraphy Rice Paper from Amazon as my rice paper…

[@lynnblair9320]

Thank you for the videos Vikki! What caused the base layer to have the white speckles throughout the papers? Was there a resist medium in the paints? Thank you! Lynn

[@VikkiReed]

Hi Lynn, thank you for your question, the white speckles are not on purpose, but I don't mind them either. They occur (for me) when the plate is new or newly treated (with mineral oil) and sometimes when the paint is thin. I hope that helps!

[@heathermader2918]

I'm trying to see what kind of white you are using - when I use GOLDEN Titanium White it sticks to the Gel plate. You didn't seem to have the issue. :)

[@VikkiReed]

Heather, it is Golden Titanium White, but it is Fluid Acrylic, not Heavy Body. The Heavy Body Acrylics behave COMPLETELY differently on the gelli plate, and I don't use them very often...I know they are part of successful photo transfers, but I don't have that down yet!

[@reyjalpeno]

Soll beautiful!😍😍 I wonder how you manage to work these Golden fluids so well... I gave up using them for my gelprints, as they just dry too fast, and I am NOT living in a dry and hot climate...😊

[@VikkiReed]

Angele, thank you so much, what kind of paint do you use?

[@reyjalpeno]

@@VikkiReed I use Golden fluid acrylics - the same as you are using... They dry on the plate while I arrange my leaves or whatever - even if I do it really fast..

[@VikkiReed]

@@reyjalpeno, yes, it's frustrating when it dries to fast and you can't get a print...there is definitely a bit of a learning curve involved

[@caelidhg6261]

@@reyjalpeno couldn't you use a retarder in the paint?

[@rayandkrisable]

What is the advantage over doing layers directly to paper?

[@VikkiReed]

As in the paper that is your art piece? It is the same process. I use most of these papers as collage in mixed media art on canvas or panel, or you could apply this directly on panel. If you are making gelli print on Bristol for example, you would simply use this process on the Bristol. I have not found anything quite like the rice paper for lifting prints though...thank you for your question!

[@ValeriaGuinder]

Profe es un vidrio normal donde hace las impresiones?

[@VikkiReed]

Valeria, this is a gelli plate...you can find them on Amazon...here is the link to my Amazon Affiliate Page and the gelli plate available there...amzn.to/3Ql8stX

[@minnahumble2294]

I like the print at minute 11:49, but it’s a waste of that beautiful paper because you used opaque paint. On the other hand if you frame it and leave the interesting document type paper underneath as a mat then you get a nice effect.

[@VikkiReed]

Minna, thank you for that great idea!

[@tracybecker1219]

Can you use cardstock paper for these techniques or should it be paper with less texture?

[@VikkiReed]

Tracy, I've just been printing with some heavier stock and although 24 lb and 32 lb (copy paper) still give great results, the card stock seems to make it more challenging to lift the print. It can be done, but I notice more paint gets left on the plate. The rice paper is amazing for lifting the prints, and for collage, but if you want to make greeting cards, you do need a slightly heavier stock. Thanks for watching!

[@violetamythest]

Can you use coffee table books of photography in printmaking?

[@VikkiReed]

Violet, I'm not sure I fully understand your question, yes, you can use book pages as a foundation for prints, and you can make photo transfers on the gelli plate using book or magazine photography (not a skill I have mastered yet)

[@juliannestatnick6862]

What kind of paper is that! I’m new at this

[@VikkiReed]

Julianne, thank you for your question, in this video I used "wrapping paper" found at the thrift store, 24 lb. HP copy paper, old book pages, and JapanBargain Calligraphy Rice Paper from Amazon (in the blue and clear packaging). Of these, I most often use the rice paper, as I love to use collage in my paintings and the rice paper "melts" right in!

[@laticricita]

And what do you do with those painted paper?

[@VikkiReed]

Vox, I use them as collage in paintings, for greeting cards, or as the foundation for art pieces, I know others use them as journal pages. I have a video on "How to Reuse a Painted Canvas" which does show applying collage pieces to the painting to make bird shapes, thanks for your question and thanks for watching!

[@lvdbruggen1568]

Verdun jij de acryl met water

[@VikkiReed]

Hi, thank you for your question. These are Fluid Acrylics so they are thinner than Heavy Body Acrylics. I don't dilute with water

[@teribroberg1719]

Where do you get plain unprinted rice paper?

[@VikkiReed]

Teri, Amazon...it is JapanBargain Calligraphy Rice Paper, it is so amazing for prints and collage

[@teribroberg1719]

@@VikkiReed Thanks so much!

[@davelester1985]

I would like to see you mix a lot less, too much blending. You are on the right track, more creative the the hundreds of other people doing the same thing over and over and over...

[@VikkiReed]

Dave, thank you for your feedback, it's good to know I'm on the right track!

[@theresaconway-hayes]

I’m a first time viewer and I think she did a great job with great variety for one video session.

[@theresaconway-hayes]

I got some great ideas from this video.

[@laurienye7514]

Very interesting and enjoyable. I love your favorites are mine also. I love it. Thanks and God Bless.

[@VikkiReed]

Laurie, thank you! You inspire me to keep creating! God Bless you too!