Gelli printing / drawing transfer tips

[@deannfrey3469]

Using the texture to create the feathers was brilliant!

[@melanielloyd812]

You have the best Gelli printing vids on You tube. A real Printmaker and better than a lot of qualified professional printmakers i've come across. I'm definately inspired to do more with mine than straight forward image transfers

[@cheerubebayonettaholopaine2638]

cant agree more, amazing!

[@simon3030able]

I've just started lino prints, done maybe 5...came across your channel...where have you been? Never come across gelli printing, this is outrageous...what a fabulous technique. And I so love your presentation style, no pretention, just get on with it. Brilliant.

[@animatedwallpaper4k]

Wow this is so smart! I'd love to see the three print side by side... Thank you for sharing your experiments!!!

[@carole2077]

This is pretty excellent discovery. And so generous of you to share it. Thanks 🙏

[@yeatesmakes]

No worries, a pleasure and I hope it works for you : )

[@nino2121]

This pencil is a game changer.

[@phionarichards]

I love it when you said, I'm getting the lingo now. These videos are very real. You just sharing your experience with the Gelli plate. I love mine but don't get as much time as I would like. Keep making the videos these are so, so informative and enjoyable.

[@kenwhite7665]

Good to see what I think of as more serious experimentation and work being done with gel plate. Really good stuff.

[@yeatesmakes]

Thanks Ken, had some encouraging messages in the last few days!

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

Love to watch your creative process. And in the age of AI, it is a pleasure to see REAL ART

[@georginaledlie7444]

Beautiful. Thank you so much. Big hugs.

[@trishrouelle9215]

I discovered your videos maybe a week ago. I've been binging ever since! Your techniques, presentation and realism (fails are a part of life) are super-inspiring! We had all these gelli plates left over from who knows. We hung on to them but had no idea what to use them for. Since last week, we (my class & me) have been pulling prints, failing, wining, experimenting, etc every day. Thank you so very much. Please keep the videos coming. We love your work!

[@yeatesmakes]

That's fantastic Trish, be sure to drop a comment and let me know how the classes go : )

[@8433alice]

Thanks so much, again! Beautiful demo, clear, extremely well done, and the prints are fabulous.

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Alice, delighted you're getting something from videos: )

[@karinberonius8799]

Proof that there's real magic in this world. 😄

[@billsiviter9272]

Very inspiring, gonna buy my gelli plate NOW

[@TheHosteen]

That's bloody amazing. Well done mate

[@lynnetteyoung6007]

Another brilliant demonstration

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers lynette : )

[@Jessicawilkersonart]

This is brilliant, thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to try it out.

[@rodneywarren140]

Thank you soooo much for taking this craft to the Art level.

[@janemiettinen5176]

I wonder if those grease pens would work? I have no idea what they are really called. You know those ‘carpentery’ (Ive seen them in grandpas tool box) paper peel pencils that will mark on anything, including glass and metal. Photographers use them to mark proofs and negatives. Genius trick with the slip mat thingy and the feather texture! Ill definitely subscribe, we seem to do a lot of similar stuff :)

[@josephina4792]

I am gobsmacked. I've literally never used that word in my life, but the word sprang to mind, and totally fits the feeling! Well done!

[@yeatesmakes]

Give it a go! Loads of fun!

[@trishbrown3285]

I love the combination of drawing and printmaking and mixed making

[@amyvetter1830]

I just found your site. Very interesting printing. You are approaching the gel plate like a graphic designer/fine artist/print maker. When I have seen the plate used mostly by art journalers. I feel like I am going to learn a whole LOT from you! Thanks

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi and welcome! Glad you found me and that content is useful to you : )

[@gracingurtler5236]

Always enjoy your videos. You share such useful techniques and information. Thanks!

[@SandraPype-nb3ns]

Thank you for sharing!! I loved printmaking in college. So excited I can do something like it again!!!

[@lynneellis2647]

Love this video.

[@waukonstandard]

I've never seen this technique before! This is so cool!

[@yeatesmakes]

Give it a go!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Mark, I really really enjoyed watching you experimenting, with the Gelli plate, I really really love ❤️ how you show us so much more, including your lovely lovely drawing’s too. I really really love ❤️ your straight forward attitude to this too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Mags, a lovely message and glad you're getting lots from the videos : )

[@JanisGagliardi]

Love this! I want that image to draw!!!

[@carollloomis4432]

Really loved this ..going to try this technique for my first time Gel Printing...and your demo was extremely well done

[@yeatesmakes]

Be prepared to experiment and persevere - gel plate is a bit hit and miss sometimes!!!

[@lindastclair-ow6ch]

Love how you did the feather texture

[@yeatesmakes]

Was satisfying! I love everyday objects for textures

[@karenb9517]

These videos are so inspiring! Thanks so much for making them!

[@Stuuudio2]

I just stumbled upon your channel as I went down a printmaking rabbit hole....your content is wonderful. I'm totally new to printmaking, and your techniques and presentation make me feel so empowered to experiment!

[@sharonrobinson7648]

This is the second time I’ve watched this. It’s great!!!! Can’t wait to see what you do next!

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Sharon, so pleased you enjoyed the video. Have done plenty since this video, just pop to my channel and there might be something that catches your interest : )

[@lynchdavid8104]

Thanks so much , I enjoy so much your art. Great project to work on this fall. Much appreciated.

[@donnaterrell938]

Enjoyed your video ! More, please.

[@whyducks1]

Wow brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing this. Please keep sharing.

[@cassandracleveland]

I just discovered your channel. Two videos in and I’m hooked! Hoping to discover and learn more through your content 😁

[@marilynammons1447]

Love your videos. Just found your channel. Thanks for sharing

[@yeatesmakes]

Glad you found the channel marilyn : )

[@judyt4087]

Another great video, you give lots of inspiration. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@nancywalter7555]

You’re amazing. So wonderful to see someone so experimental...

[@nadjavanderstroom413]

This was wonderful, and I can't wait to try it myself. Also: you were the only artist I found with a review of the Gelelf plates, and based on your video and the results you got, I ordered one myself. So glad I did! Works like a dream, and I got it at a fantastic price.

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi there, I've had good results from my GelElf plates on the whole, certainly no more mishaps than with my Gelli Arts ones!

[@Shirley0850]

Brilliaant! I'm getting to know your videeos and loving them.

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) glad you found me and find vids useful : )

[@janetgoldstein7597]

Good tutorial.

[@karenclay2166]

Awesome! Greetings from the US. You have taken gel plate printing to a new level. Thanks for sharing.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share : )

[@maria-giulianalatini1724]

This is seriously one of my favorites of yours, both in process as well as style. 😍😍😍

[@russelltimmins1870]

This is all new to me, normally I go for Lino cuts and dry point but this is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi Russell, hope you have fun with it. If you like lino and drypoint, have you looked at my vids on masking tape collagraph? That's a technique I reckon you'll enjoy...

[@eleanorberg2506]

Very good. Thank you. Most helpful.

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) a pleasure

[@junimondin]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing this tutorial. 😊

[@kmoore6105]

Wow! Love your stuff. Can’t wait to gift it a try. I want to see more.

[@yeatesmakes]

There's plenty more videos on the channel : ) Thanks for comment

[@wonoffcustoms]

What a great video. Very useful information! Thank you

[@JoseCruz-ds6ko]

MR. Yeates, i recently purchased a Gelli plate so I can experiment with mix-media techniques in Printmaking. This transfer method is awesome with just using acrylic paint. I'm an art teacher and a printmaker, I think my students will absolutely enjoy this unique technique. Keep up the excellent work, and tips. Greetings from San Juan, Puerto Rico!!!

[@yeatesmakes]

Hey Jose, hope it goes well with your students. Lovely to get a message from Puerto Rico and know that us printers are united all over : )

[@mindfulnessman8575]

Fantastic. Please do more ❤

[@ThePaintSpotEdmonton]

You are brilliant! Thanks for the inspiration.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share : )

[@victoria-mennaperez2230]

Thank you, x 3. I have recently struggled with fine art exploration w/gelli plate. Brilliant!

[@yeatesmakes]

Hang in there and keep playing Victoria!

[@kirstenweidinger3416]

perfect! and so inspiring - thanks for sharing.

[@BENZYteevee]

Definitely helping my print making game. Thanks man

[@janewhite]

Thank you,gonna have a go at this. Have just bought a listo china gragh pen and shall be ready to go soon! Keep going, love your videos ☺️

[@tonybarber2759]

Great video! I'm still having trouble transferring the wax pencil drawing onto the gel print. Any tips? Thank you :)

[@ktor538]

Your videos are inspiring! 👍

[@Marlene4377]

❤ beautiful work❤

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

That's cool, thanks for sharing.

[@kymberlydawn1445]

I am buying the china graph pencils right now! Thanks for the info!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure : ) You'll have to play a bit to get the pressures, amount of paint, contact time etc all OK, but you'll get there!

[@soltrekker]

Wow. A series. I have to try this! Thank you!

[@yeatesmakes]

You should get a few out of the one drawing!

[@lucienrochette4335]

Hi, I'm new to gel plate art. I've been trying to make a transfer in the style of your chicken head, no luck up to know. Does the brand of paint make a difference? A thin layer of paint on the plate, do you see trough the paint for a thin layer of paint? I enjoy your videos, thanks.

[@mhd5826]

Amazing! Thanks for your very easy to follow and interesting videos. I've been inspired!

[@judiday5316]

Best Geli Printer on Utube!

[@yeatesmakes]

Hi JD, that's a lovely comment, thanks : )

[@lilibee3443]

I loved seeing your new gelli technique. I found you through Rosemary Morris’ channel. She sent us to check you out. I’m glad she did.

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Lili bee, I shall go and thank Rosemary for spreading the word. I just checked out her videos, she has been busy!!!

[@bobbieparsons1917]

Enjoyable & interesting. Thank you

[@internationalicon]

That’s impressive.

[@yeatesmakes]

: )

[@swordscot]

Great work. Thanks for being so generous in passing on your experience and expertise.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share, thanks for thanks : )

[@gaetanpintelon838]

Merci Gustave mucho ! Gracias

[@painter204ful]

This is sooo inspiring! First time viewing you but now a subscriber.

[@yeatesmakes]

Welcome aboard!! : )

[@susandobson1588]

fun to try !keep going!!

[@yeatesmakes]

Will do : )

[@janefrancis6333]

I used a pencil that was sold as chinograph but when l tried to print it absolutely none of the drawing transfered , luckily l only used a test piece ! Love your stuff , I will try again with another type of pencil that is the right one hopefully 😀

[@yeatesmakes]

I've had similar problems when I ordered refills for my retractable chinagraph pens - the refills were rubbish!!!!! I'm in love with crayola crayons - cheap and cheerful and give a god transfer, for the sharper lines you can just use a ballpoint pen and emboss a little.

[@katykstudio]

Just got my first gelli plate. Excited to try this method with a big fancy press! Thanks so much

[@yeatesmakes]

Prepare to lose hours of your day!!!!

[@maureenburger9121]

Thanks, mark. The first of your videos that I saw! Very good job! Is a chinagraph the same as a China marker….writes on glass and other surfaces?

[@yeatesmakes]

the very same : ) best of luck with it and welcome to the channel

[@jeastman46]

Great demo, thanks! I am going to have to try this!

[@janjenkins9162]

wow your gelliplate tutorials are great! thanks for sharing

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Jan, glad you're enjoying them! : )

[@pamelajohansen882]

Great inspiration. Thank you

[@susanmillsart4469]

Fantastic video! The results you have achieved are brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge in such a clear informative way. Brilliant!

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share Susan, thanks for positive comment : )

[@rawjoice3897]

Subscribed. You are amazingiy innovative and have influenced me so much! Thank you for your inspiration. I attempted to transfer a photocopy of my drawing, but it did not work. If you or anyone else knows why my Brother HL-L2395DW home monochrome laser printer did not transfer the image to the gelli plate? I thought all laser printers worked, and it was part of the experience to use your own printer. I saturated the paper with toner by putting it through the printer 3 times and also used image tools of high contract, etc. I used black acrylic craft paint on the gelli plate. I an assuming it was the toner. Is there something I can attempt to force the toner to adhere to the gelli plate? Thank you so much.

[@DSmith-pc9jn]

These videos are really helping me in experimenting with my gelli plate, thanks lots. Great stuff.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure, great news that they are helping : )

[@KleeblattCreations]

An unusual idea. I have not seen yet. Brilliant. I will watch your videos the days. Just subscribed!

[@yeatesmakes]

Thanks Kleeblatt, opens lots of opportunities! Hope you find some more tips in other vids. Love your channel BTW and hoping you get loads of success and the encouragement to keep sharing your expertise : )

[@SallyVanNuysMixedMediaArtist]

Well, not sure what I am doing wrong but nothing is transferring. My paint is pulling everything off the plate and leaving nothing behind. Any tips? I also tried your embossing technique and couldn’t get anything to stay on my plate. Sooo frustrating. But yours are wonderful!!

[@kerryhartjen8651]

Brilliant! Thanks for another great video.

[@claregogerly7099]

Wow thanks I’ve tried playing with gell prints a few times and haven’t been successful.. I’ll definitely try this next time 💗

[@yeatesmakes]

Just make sure layer of acrylic is thin and even and you work quick : )

[@Lazara2023]

Very nice thank you, I will like to know the name of the pen please....I had been using wathercolor pencil and woks great.

[@yeatesmakes]

Its made by Listo - a retractable china pencil : )

[@juliebosley6660]

Thank you so much Mark - this is such a helpful video, I have made conventional collagraph plates but really want to try this technique in conjunction with my gel plate. I shall get to work once this oppressive heat subsides. Many thanks!

[@susanlaskey7778]

That was GREAT!!!

[@clarehughes1260]

Another masterpiece there and superb demo👏

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers Clare, hope technique works for you : )

[@lindarobertson]

Thank you so much! I have been trying to solve the problem of transferring drawings using gelli plate. This is excellent!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cool, check out my three videos on ballpoint pen emboss transfer...

[@lindarobertson]

@@yeatesmakes I have seen them I will try them, too

[@a3dpntr]

Great ingenuity! Thanks for the kind sharing. 👏👌

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers : )

[@sallyryan8556]

Your videos are amazing! Very well done, exciting techniques and inspirational! Thank you.

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure to share Sally, thanks for comment

[@Judy49067]

Always on the lookout for more ideas and this is brilliant. So glad I found your KZbin videos. Looking forward to more. Thanks so much.

[@yeatesmakes]

Plenty more to come Judy!! Thanks for the comment and support : )

[@priscillawrites6685]

That’s incredible!

[@lourdesrosa4026]

Thank you for sharing! Great technique

[@yeatesmakes]

A pleasure : )

[@missdeesaccount]

Hello Mark! You've got a good one here! What kind of China marker do you use? I'm not in the U.K.,so...Thanks for your fabulous videos! Take care

[@yeatesmakes]

Hello Michelle, the marker is made by Listo - its a retractable. : )

[@bevevansartandprint8999]

This is fabulous! I have tried various ways of getting a hand drawn image to transfer, but not been as successful as this! Am excited to give it a go - thank you!

[@jackiblair7932]

Love your channel. Very informative and fun

[@yeatesmakes]

cheers jacki : )

[@jennieladew-duncan132]

This was great!