Gelli Plate Printing with Tyvek Circles and Stencils

In this video I demonstrate Gelli Plate Printing along with Tyvek Circles and Stencils, to create beautiful prints for you to use in your creative projects.
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[@juliastanbury9245]

Your prints always come out absolutely stunning and I adore your color combos. Your comment about standing on the self healing mat literally made me laugh out loud. At this point with my health I’ll try just about anything 🤣🤣 Thank you for your wonderfully inspiring videos ❤️

[@VikkiReed]

Julia, I hear you about health! The best things are, get creative and laugh out loud so you're on your way, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@KingdomDV]

I'm constantly amazed at your color combinations. When you first say what colors you're going to use I usually am horrified but then they way your prints come out are always a happy surprise. Trying to be bolder in my choices of patterns and colors. So very fun. Thanks

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you so much! I had to chuckle when I read your comment, sometimes I’m a bit surprised as well at what I’m guided to use, but it usually does seem to work out! I encourage you to be bold! Experimenting is the only way to discover new things!

[@avanellehansen4525]

Love the interference paints on dark background. Your painty tyvek circles are so pretty on their own! Wish you lived next door.

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks so much, Avanelle! One viewer suggested using the circles as collage once they've acquired a sufficient amount of paint, I think the idea is great!

[@puss1234able]

Brilliant! Clearly, you know what you're doing, but you make it seem very intuitive.

[@VikkiReed]

Audrey, thank you, your comment brought a chuckle, I often feel like I DON'T know what I'm doing, I rely heavily on intuition, and that includes being led through experiments that are valuable purely for the experience!

[@laurak5196]

I like how your paints talk to you 😀❤️. Thanks for some great ideas!

[@VikkiReed]

Laura, yes, lol, I "hear" which colors want to be next, I like that too! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@veradeans6377]

Excellent results and such fun seeing the transformations Vikki!! Thank you

[@VikkiReed]

Vera, thank you! It's fun for me too...especially when the results are wonderful, not as much when the prints aren't great, but that's important information as well!

[@BelindaPort]

Love your colours. Out of this world!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks very much, Sarah sarah!

[@sandraschmidt-rj7rx]

thank you very much for your gelli plate printing videos.

[@VikkiReed]

Sandra, it's my pleasure, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@333Judy333]

I like the overhead camera angle. Thank you for your excellent videos!

[@VikkiReed]

Judy, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@christinecovert7995]

Full of great information. Your stencils are way more interesting. (You don't need to worry about smiling so much during your intro. We recognize your kind hearted and generous spirit!) Thank you.

[@VikkiReed]

Christine! Thank you for your thoughtful and insightful compliments, I appreciate you!

[@lisastevens2607]

I had fun 🤩 and … self healing mat!! I’m glad you let me know before I stood on mine 😂🤣😂🤣 Thanks for the laugh!

[@VikkiReed]

I'm so glad you had fun...you can always stand on your mat, it can't hurt, right? Thanks, Lisa!

[@natural09100]

I love how you don't get too precious about the images as you are working which is always my problem... letting it go is the way to adventure and great images. Thank you so much for sharing your discoveries x

[@VikkiReed]

natural09100, thank you, yes! The best things happen when you play and experiment, when we are focused on a successful outcome, somehow the pressure takes the joy out of the process, I struggle with this too at times!

[@laurienye7514]

I loved that. Thank you and God Bless.

[@VikkiReed]

Laurie, thank you and blessings to you as well!

[@janetwebber7814]

Yah, this was great! Love it!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks so much, Janet!

[@marshacastello8350]

I enjoy all of your videos, Vikki and I do like your new filming format.

[@VikkiReed]

Marsha, thank you and I do appreciate you letting me know about the overhead format!

[@marusnak1113]

Amazing color combos. Very enjoyable. Thank you.

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@LB-kw2qh]

I’ve been feeling stuck and your video motivated me to just dive in & play. I hope you’ll post what you create with these beautiful prints!

[@VikkiReed]

L B, I'm so glad you're feeling motivated again! I do have a few videos out there showing how I use the gelli prints, and I'll be working on more, it's just that it's so fun to watch the prints being made, and to make them!

[@anthonyfaillo2155]

OUTSTANDING video ... thanks for the inspiration!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Anthony, my pleasure, I'm happy to hear you feel inspired!

[@arleeneclark5650]

LOVE THE UVERHEAD

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Arleene, I appreciate the feedback!

[@barbarahale6136]

Wonderful results! I think the overhead camera is excellent!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Barbara! I've had to return to the other view, until I get a new set up, as my overhead camera holder keeps "wilting"

[@dramathompson9053]

Overhead camera! Yes!!

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks very much! I've figured that out now and all future videos will be in the overhead format!

[@deborahneumann9162]

I absolutely LOVE your style!!!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you so much, Deborah for watching and commenting!

[@bailey6759]

Thanks for inspiring me to try some new techniques!

[@VikkiReed]

Absolutely, Bailey, I'm happy you are feeling inspired!

[@margaretpinsent6388]

Gosh, these are beautiful, all of them! I'm really enjoying going through your gelli print videos. I also enjoy your manner, the way you talk and explain what you're doing. I'm obsessed with my gelli, but still getting hit'n miss results. Thanks Mx

[@VikkiReed]

Margaret, thank you! Honestly, I still have hit or miss sessions also, but the "hits" are SO worth it! Keep going, the magic is unfolding for you!

[@shannonburns2289]

I am speechless. I am going to have to watch this vid SEVERAL times in order to take notes that I can then "follow" to get the amazing results you achieve. Your colour combinations speak to me. Periwinkle is my favourite colour, yet it is RARELY mentioned in videos.

[@VikkiReed]

Shannon, thank you so much! I gravitate to certain color combinations at certain times...I love color very much and feel there is a healing element in color frequency (combinations) just as there is with sound! Watch as often as you like, but also feel free to find your own blends that surprise and delight!

[@juliamckechnie256]

Thanks for sharing these techniques. So helpful.🌺

[@janetbennell9855]

These are lovely. Great video. Thanks

[@VikkiReed]

Janet, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@chrisruss9861]

Nice selection of colour and pattern.

[@VikkiReed]

Thanks very much, Chris!

[@susieshaw4998]

Great video, love your sense humor!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Susie!

[@harpervalleytv]

Your prints are incredible!!!

[@VikkiReed]

Harper Valley, thank you so much!

[@joychip5994]

Absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you so much, Joyce!

[@Nicoleclog]

Thank you , I love your videos.

[@VikkiReed]

I'm so glad, thank you Nicole!

[@Yup900]

Wow!!!!!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you!

[@vinayakshanbhag8717]

love your colors. thank you

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Vinayak!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Vikki, I really really enjoyed watching you create all those amazing and gorgeous prints. Absolutely Stunning and Incredibly Beautiful Too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@VikkiReed]

Mags, thanks very much for watching and your lovely compliments, and may you also be safe and well!

[@susanafangi7466]

Muy bello todo!!! Gracias por enseñarnos tan bien!!! Saludos desde Argentina!!!

[@VikkiReed]

Gracias Susana!

[@minnahumble2294]

My two favorites are at minute 9:30 and 11:54. LOVE them.

[@VikkiReed]

Minna, your favorites are my favorites too, thank you!

[@tamaraantal1292]

Very nice!!!!!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Tamara!

[@deborahthompson3847]

Wonderful!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Deborah!

[@dorisschmeichel2949]

You are amazing!

[@VikkiReed]

Doris, thank you so much!

[@headlessviolin]

Love that stencil so yum. You never disappoint fabulous pulls thank you xx

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you so much! The stencil is Graphic Floral from Joggles!

[@63artemisia63]

Move over Fellini! Vicki’s experimenting with new camera angles! ;o)

[@VikkiReed]

Lynn, your comment literally has me laughing out loud, thank you...!

[@63artemisia63]

@@VikkiReed Wasn’t sure you were old enough to know who Fellini was ;o)

[@VikkiReed]

@@63artemisia63 oh, yes, absolutely I am!

[@bronwynfourie7571]

I have just discovered this art as I am trying some mixed media art with Kelly Day and trying to make my own collage papers....love doing large flowers. I just love your videos and your presentations....like listening to an old good friend and find my new art quite addicting. Thank you for making all your knowledge available to us. I really appreciate you so very much. I am 76 and fill my days trying everything art. xox

[@VikkiReed]

Bronwyn, thank you! Keep at it! Speaking of large flowers, I will share that @ElizabethStHilaire just released some Georgia O'Keeffe inspired stencils in connection with @Joggles.com, here's the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmTTpattg7uGkMU I love that I seem like a "good old friend", thanks again!

[@brendashelonko2149]

Loved gthis

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you, Brenda!

[@shikifox]

Amazing!!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Shiki!

[@justicecarter3857]

As always!! Love your choice of colors!!!

[@VikkiReed]

Justice, thank you!

[@GrandmaAbby1]

What a fun session! Fantastic!

[@VikkiReed]

Abby, yay! I'm so glad you had fun, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@barbarafiesterman1494]

Thanks for the interesting tutorial. I liked the camera view. Very easy to see what you were doing with the new view.

[@VikkiReed]

Barbara, thank you so much, I was a little worried about the shadow, but it seems that the benefits outweigh that impact!

[@betsybangley5081]

I love your color combinations. Thanks for showing us how to layer designs -- inspiring!

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you Betsy, I'm delighted you feel inspired! More fun videos on the way!

[@purfleac]

Wow! I love this video. Thanks for the inspiration - love your colors.

[@VikkiReed]

I'm excited you're inspired! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@GretchenlKlein]

I could listen (and watch) you all day long. Your prints are really cool! As I watch you come up with the results, I often say to myself . . . " that would make an extremely awesome wallpaper* !! Other than the usual applications for these pieces, I am going to try to expand the usuages. Gift wraping could be fun, stationery, fabric ... what else . . .? Very inspiring Vikki, you have a gift! ~ Gretchen

[@VikkiReed]

Travelin' Toots1e, you are too kind! I love the way your mind works, please do share the other uses, people are always asking! Thanks so much!

[@GretchenlKlein]

@@VikkiReed I am not sure about the mechanics, but I am feeling a hanging suncatcher. Although I have never done a Gelli Plate in my life, I'm not sure if it's possible. Would'nt it be fun to able to see the "layers" of paint used? Being some what opaque, with the sun shining through, voila? Maybe? Maybe not! OOps, forgot to mention ... it would have to be done on plastic of some sort.

[@VikkiReed]

@@GretchenlKlein Great idea! Let me know how it works!

[@charlottetimmins1835]

Your colours and techniques are gorgeous.

[@VikkiReed]

Charlotte, thank you so much!

[@nancycarr2524]

Thank you for your videos. I have learned so much from you and have made some really nice prints following your instruction. Most importantly I appreciate your color theory, you combine colors that I would be afraid to put together. They turn out great. Like the new camera angle too.

[@VikkiReed]

Nancy, thank you so much, it brings me joy that you are inspired and loving what you create! Thanks for the feedback on the camera angle too!

[@63artemisia63]

@Nancy Carr For a low, low $4 investment in a color wheel, you too can be fearless with color ;o) Or you can just remember the contrasting colors: red/green, blue/orange, yellow/purple. One way to make dynamic prints is to use contrasting shapes (organic + geometric) in contrasting colors. The cool thing is that there are infinite shades within each color. So, red and green, for instance, can be magenta/green gold or pink/blue-green or red-orange/olive, etc. That’s all the color theory you need.

[@elizabethgoodhand7828]

I enjoyed this video it’s really helpful to see how to make interesting backgrounds and the colour combinations. Thank you

[@VikkiReed]

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

[@maggieshontz3501]

As always, such a blast. Thank you for this class. Your intuition is spot on with color and composition (I say this as a complete newbie). I love the overhead camera perspective. 🌺

[@VikkiReed]

Yay, Maggie! I'm glad you enjoyed it and we will keep going the with overhead camera!

[@wendyborn9495]

WOW. Super inspiring. Now I’ll try light on dark. Love the Tyvek custom cut stencil idea. I subscribed and shared your videos. You’re awesome. Thank you

[@amherst88]

Wow Vikki -- always inspiring (and a lot of fun) to watch you gel print! You work in a totally unique way ❤ For what it's worth, I miss your other camera angle -- it's also unique to you :)

[@VikkiReed]

amherst88, thank you so much! I appreciate your comment, so far the votes are for the overhead, but I can always mix it up, yes? I'm excited that you feel inspired!

[@travellife08]

Excellent tutorial, that Japanese rice paper works quite well doesn't it. I'm going to have to try Tyvek for my masks and stencils. I've been using direct mail postcards of which I have a ton during election time. I like the overhead view, you can clearly see what's going on.

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you travellife08! What a great re-use for the avalanche of political advertising! The Tyvek is even more glorious because it is thinner.

[@travellife08]

@@VikkiReed I'm starting to realize thinner material is better for stenciling/mask making. Thicker materials are a bit more difficult in achieving crisp edges on your prints.

[@VikkiReed]

@@travellife08 YES! Absolutely right...

[@s.k.1091]

WOW!!! What great color combos - they seem to role out of your mind so easily. Have been using Tyvek cut-outs for a while and really like them as finished collage pieces once they get lots of colors on them :-) I like either camera angle, but appreciate your efforts ……. Happy painting !

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you S.K.! I love your idea of using the Tyvek as collage pieces when they have been well used...I will try it! Thank you for letting me know about the camera angle as well and happy painting to you as well!

[@s.k.1091]

Yes, do try using Tyvek on collage. It’s so thin and easy to glue and adds a fun element to collages, cards, etc. Susanne from San Francisco :/)

[@jaynedough130]

worth trying to stand on :)

[@VikkiReed]

Lol, Jayne, right?

[@sherrydee]

Loved this video and gorgeous prints! Standing on a self healing mat …. 😂. I liked the overhead view, but please keep at least some front camera because it’s awesome seeing your glee and excitement for the upcoming session!!

[@VikkiReed]

Oh Sherry, thank you! Your comment literally made me laugh out loud...thank you! Yes, I will...

[@NancyLynn]

you had me at the 1st print! I just picked up gel printing supplies but have never gel printed before. Could you perhaps direct me to a beginner tutorial where you used these interference paints you refer to in the video? I'd really appreciate it, dear. I am now a new subbie.

[@VikkiReed]

Nancy, thank you! A beginner tutorial...hmmm...I have Gelli Printing Basics which goes over some basic tips but does not speak to the Interference Pigments... kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipLViJukg6pmnNk and "How to Make Collage Paper with Your Gelli Plate" features several prints done using the Interference Pigments...kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4rLeIqAm9Ohh80 I hope those will be helpful!

[@susanlaskey7778]

Great & fun results! Are you waiting for the paint on the plate to dry before you print again?

[@VikkiReed]

Susan, I don't have to wait because I live in the Desert Southwest where it is very warm and dry. If you live in a cool, damp climate, yes...you will want to wait and let the paint dry between layers, thank you for your question!

[@randipettit2931]

Love your collage work. So unique and beautiful! I find it so therapeutic to watch. What paint are you using? It looks very fluid.

[@VikkiReed]

Randi, thank you, I use primarily Golden Fluid acrylic (as listed in the supply list below the video) and some Liquitex, those are my two favorites, I find the other fluids have more binder and less pigment and don't give me the results I want. Thank you for your question!

[@randipettit2931]

@@VikkiReed Thank you very much. I just discovered your comprehensive list below the video. So helpful. I wonder how you incorporate all your lovely collage work into your paintings. Do you have a demo on that process? So curious 🧐

[@VikkiReed]

@@randipettit2931 yes, there are a few videos on that, kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJytp2Bqr9eYrq8 Creating a Base is one, from there, the videos on the Collage Bird Project, as well as How to Reuse a Painted Canvas should get you started!

[@randipettit2931]

@@VikkiReed Thank you so much!

[@kaitiemann3152]

Vikki, this is amazing!! I have a couple of newbie questions, if you don't mind. What is interference paint? Is the specific tyvek paper necessary for the diy stencils? In Australia I can only find it in the hardware store to be used for home wrapping (when building a house!) Also, I can't seen to pull my paint off my plate completely. Another thing, I really do love the other way of filming, mostly because I get to watch uou! XO

[@VikkiReed]

Kaite, interference paint has an iridescence to it which shows up on darker surfaces, you can learn more by going to the Golden website. The Tyvek for home wrapping should work great. The reason Tyvek is so excellent is that it is waterproof, durable and very thin. Cut up manila folders will work too, but the more thickness of your shapes, the harder it is to get a good print, including when the acrylic paint builds up on your stencils. If you can't get your paint off your plate completely, I'm going to guess that where you live it is very dry...the same can happen here, and when it is humid, the experience is very different. You can use packing tape to pull up the dried paint, or you can just leave it there for extra interest for your next print, and roll some fluid acrylic white over it! Thank you for commenting on the camera placement, I promise to show my face now and then, the overhead view seems to be more popular though!

[@melindamclaughlin7467]

Thank you Vikki. Is the Tyvek you are using for your circles the same Tyvek used as a moisture barrier on houses please?

[@VikkiReed]

Melinda, thank you for your question! I believe so, but I haven't tried the Tyvek in a roll yet, I just now ordered some from Amazon as I would like to be able to cut it in larger shapes (for masks) for larger mixed media pieces I'm working on. It is so perfect for the gelli plate because it is so thin!

[@arleenaartvark1141]

What is Tyvex paper? Same as yupo? I love your color selections! Will you show us how to use these papers next please? ❤

[@VikkiReed]

Arleen, thank you for your questions! Tyvek is not the same as Yupo, The Tyvek I am using is from mailing envelopes and is very thin, durable and water resistant. Yupo is another great option, though. Here is a list of some videos that show how you can use the collage papers - "How to Use Gelli Prints for Collage Projects - Creating A Base - Part 1" kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJytp2Bqr9eYrq8 "Creating a Mixed Media Collage Bird Project" kzbin.info/www/bejne/aImQdZqoocllb6c "How to Re-Use a Painted Canvas" kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmSagHaYntSmeJI

[@susancottman9686]

Love your videos! My rice paper (Yasumoto) always tears and leaves behind sizable portions of paper on the plate. Your paper looks thinner than mine. Do I need to let it dry longer?

[@VikkiReed]

Susan, I know how frustrating that can be! I find that happens when the humidity is very low, and then my rice paper does that as well. I don't know anything about the yasumoto paper but I would begin by paying attention to the humidity and temperature when you're printing. Some experimentation is necessary, you can try to let it dry longer and see if that makes a difference...for me when the humidity is either too low (less than 15%) or too high (over 65%), I don't get good results on my gelli plate! You might also try conditioning your plate with mineral oil (then clean it with baby wipes). I hope that helps!

[@kristinehulet1997]

I am playing with DIY "gelli" plate techniques and having limited success getting the paint layers to come off the "padded baggie" surface. It was humid today and I was following other artists recommendation to not put too much paint on the surface. Also trying to transfer an image onto the dark substrate and letting it dry before putting a lighter wet layer in hopes of both layers come off my plate. The dark layer is often not releasing. Don't know if bottom layer can be TOO dry? Your video seems to be sped up a bit so don't know if you are drying the surface before applying stencils and new paint. Soooo many variables. Thanks for any advice.

[@VikkiReed]

Kristine, I have no experience with DYI gelli plates, I seem to get the best results with the Gel Press brand, although Gelli Arts is also fine. For sure, the humidity plays a role in the success (or lack of!) of the printing process. In my videos, I am not allowing drying time unless mentioned, but I live in a very warm dry climate which I took for granted! Also, if there is a heater or air conditioner blowing in your art space, that can affect things negatively. Let yourself play and experiment at first without too much pressure on pulling a fabulous print...the more you play, the more you learn and find those very delightful discoveries! You might invest in a very small Gel Press plate, just for curiosity's sake...good luck and let me know how you're coming along!

[@sallystepp1964]

Did u make the circles or can I buy them somewhere? Love your work

[@VikkiReed]

Sally, I cut the circles out of Tyvek, you can do it! Just (re)use a Tyvek envelope and cut irregular circles of different sizes...and thank you!

[@sallystepp1964]

@@VikkiReed I will. Thank you.

[@chrishodder5645]

Hi Vikki, do you always use flow medium or do you use acrylic paint also? What is your recommendation ? Cheers Chris

[@VikkiReed]

Hi Chris, I use fluid acrylics most of the time, heavy body acrylics don't seem to work as well for me, they are a stickier consistency, but I've seen other artists do quite well with them, particularly for photo transfers which I am far from mastering. I live in a very dry climate, which is why I believe the fluid acrylics are most successful for me. Your humidity levels (where you live) make a huge difference!

[@londonsara9]

One after the other prints , do you keep working w damp prints.... ..? Or let them dry ? Thanks interesting,, flow

[@VikkiReed]

Hi Sara, they don't stay wet, I live in the desert so things are dry pretty much instantly, you would certainly need to adjust for a more humid climate, thank you for your question!

[@sueflynn5671]

Do you need to let each layer dry before doing another layer? I realize acrylic paint sets fast but just wanted to check because weather MST effect the creations Do you have a video showing what to do with some of your smaller pieces. I saw a couple but just wondering how many there are in case I missed some Thank you

[@VikkiReed]

Sue, thank you for your questions! You are absolutely correct, the weather (humidity) plays a big role in the outcome. I was blissfully unaware that the dry climate here in Phoenix was helping me so much (as layers dry right away), and then we had an active monsoon season and it was quite humid and I experienced the struggle! There is a humidity window in which the gelli plate printing is optimal, too dry and the paint won't lift off the plate (and definitely do not have a fan blowing in the studio), too humid and the paper will tear and again, the paint will be stubborn. I recorded three videos on what to do with the piece made in the "Creating A Base" video, the "Peace Project" a "Mixed Media Collage Bird Project" and a floral, which has not made it through editing yet, it was quite long and I worried people would get bored. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@paulakotula3417]

Do you ever frame your collage papers?

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you for your question, Paula, I don't frame then as much as mount them to panel, here's a couple of videos on that! Adding Dragonfly Art to Wood Panel kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4iwkIqKoZupi80 and Layered Gelli Printing - Bloom - A Floral Project kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX3MYal_hJyCaNksi=L_84Jibxnj-k3bfj

[@kassandra344]

Newbie question: Are you letting the ghost print paint dry on the plate before rolling on another layer of paint? In the video it seems you just keep going, but other tutorials say let the first layer on the plate dry.

[@VikkiReed]

Kassandra, thank you for your excellent question! Yes, that layer should be dry, and in the desert where I live that happens almost instantly, which is why I can keep going. You can adjust for the humidity level where you live.

[@kassandra344]

Thanks for your reply. I'm using a homemade gelli plate, a commercial is in the post. I'm finding the paint is drying before I even get the paper on the plate! It's as if the plate is absorbing the moisture in the paint. It's hot where I live so I don't know if that's the only reason. I'm hoping the commercial one will be easier to work with. Do you have experience with homemade plates?

[@euvid1]

What weight tyvac should one use? Thanks

[@VikkiReed]

David, thank you for your question, use the lightest weight you can find, the thinner the better!

[@Astroboy17496]

What kind of paper do you use?

[@VikkiReed]

Panda, thank you for your question, primarily I use the JapanBargain Calligraphy Rice Paper (from Amazon, Blue and Clear packaging) because the majority of my prints are for use as collage. If I want sturdier pieces, for example for greeting cards, I use some higher quality copy paper 24 lb or 32 lb. I love the rice paper because it pulls the most delicious prints, then adheres nicely to canvas or board. The heavier paper is harder to collage with, although it still works...

[@donnaherring2355]

Did you cut your checkerboard stencil from Tyvek?

[@VikkiReed]

Donna, YES! I love it and realize I want to cut more, less "regular" than this one, it is one my favorite new tools. Thanks for watching and for your question!

[@kirbierose2589]

I try layering but my paint takes so long to dry. How do you do it so quickly?

[@VikkiReed]

I live in the Desert Southwest where it is very warm and dry. Humidity plays a huge role in how your gelli prints turn out. If you are somewhere chilly and humid (or just humid) you will need a LOT more time for your prints to dry on the plate. You might try working with two plates so you can let one dry while you are printing on the other (I tend towards impatience!) I hope that helps!

[@kirbierose2589]

@@VikkiReed that makes sense. Im on the east coast and was doing it in a humid basement with lots of air conditioning lol

[@VikkiReed]

@@kirbierose2589 Those are really tough conditions, both the humidity and the blowing air are challenging, I know you will find a way!

[@jennywears9845]

What is interference paint?

[@VikkiReed]

Hi Jenny, thanks for your question, Golden makes a pigment that is opalescent/translucent, and shows up spectacularly on dark or black surfaces. I'm using Golden Fluid Acrylics in this video

[@jennywears9845]

@@VikkiReed can you recommend a slightly less expensive paint, I've gone through all my little bottles of Golden fluid 🙄

[@VikkiReed]

@@jennywears9845 I understand, however, I have not found a fluid acrylic that I like or even will use other than the Golden (for the gelli plate). I tried some Liquitex fluid acrylic and ended up donating it to Goodwill. The same with some metallic paints I tried. I DO like the Amsterdam pigments, they are not fluid, but the do make beautiful prints, you might try those!

[@brookematthews4431]

What are interference paints?

[@VikkiReed]

Hi Brooke, thanks for your question! Interference paints are from Golden and appear clear to colorless but take on an opalescent quality when applied to dark or black surfaces

[@brookematthews4431]

@@VikkiReed they look beautiful. I had never seen them before now. Thank you for sharing and responding

[@VikkiReed]

@@brookematthews4431 yes, of course! My pleasure!

[@megadele65]

If you have already answered this question in the past, I do apologize. I noticed you use primarily fluid acrylics for your gelli plate prints. Is there a significant difference in the outcome between fluid acrylics versus heavy body acrylics?

[@VikkiReed]

Megan, yes there is a significant difference, and there are times when the heavy body acrylics are better, for example photo transfer (which I have not been successful with yet!) The viscosity of the paint and moisture level is very impactful for the success of the print, I hope that makes sense!

[@megadele65]

@@VikkiReed Thank you Vikki! That would explain why I struggle with pulling prints using heavy body paints. I have never tried fluid acrylics, but now I certainly will. I love using my gelli plate so much. It would be nice to have a bit more success. Thank you for the tip. And like you, I have never been successful at print transfers either.

[@VikkiReed]

@@megadele65 I predict you will LOVE fluid acrylics...but choose quality, like Golden (which has gotten terribly expensive) or Liquitex (soft body), start with just a few pigments, avoid the cadmiums, have fun!

[@XenobiaF]

LOL You tried standing on your self-healing mat. LOL

[@VikkiReed]

Xenobia, yes, you caught that! Why not? I'm still a work in progress, thanks for your comment, it made me laugh too!

[@Elliott439]

Video tempo looks faster than audio tempo; but the audio sounds extemporaneous?

[@VikkiReed]

Yes, my fairy godmother edits the videos and she can "unhook" the audio, and then re-introduce it

[@janicetortoriello1125]

Over head view

[@VikkiReed]

Thank you for your vote for the overhead view, Janice!