Gelli Printing with an Altered Book ~ Preparing the Book

[@alicebeshay1744]

I think it lovely for people like you to give their precious time and expertise for us Thank you 😘

[@sharsaki4971]

Robyn, I am so enamored by your beautiful work and grateful that you are willing to share your gift. Thank you for so graciously sharing.

[@sueellensiebert9202]

I am very grateful that you share these videos on a free format. Thank you so much. This project is going to be great, and I'm excited to learn a new way of creating an altered book.

[@pennymccoy1241]

Cannot believe that people are ugly and criticize what you’ve done. Your work is impeccable. Keep up the good work and explain so well what you’re doing!!!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thx Penny Yes it's amazing anyone can find something wrong with art channels and yet they do....lol Thx for hanging out with me xoxo

[@RobynMcClendon]

@@minnahumble2294 Thanks Minna I appreciate your beautiful feedback and appreciation for my work. And believe me you don't want to know the things that have been said to me that are utterly horrible and I've over looked and deleted the comment never uttering a word....lol. What really gets me is when you get the occasional person that leaves these insults under other peoples comments, to try to spur them into agreement that's when it goes too far...lol Thanks so much for hanging out with me a being apart of this amazing community! xoxo

[@maryvanmeter4072]

The way people treat you has more to do with them than you. I really enjoyed the video and learned so much. Thank you.

[@pattibealer]

I'm also coming late to this project, thank goodness for Robyn being willing to do KZbin videos! Thank you, I'm starting my book now....

[@adhdandmore5071]

So Grateful for you Robyn keeping all this content available to us. Those marble papers are fabulous could you do a video on how you make those. Love your work, you are so inspiring.

[@veronicahenderson5940]

Hi, Preparing the altered book, excellent tutorial Robyn. I'm interested in this project!! Veronica

[@susanbrown1428]

So very exciting

[@AnaSanchez-iu7es]

Nicely demonstrated how to prep book. Thank you.

[@loriericks3243]

This is the second time I have watched this video it was very important for me to hear and learn the correct way to do this project. I haven’t ever altered anything before me. So this is all knew to me. Thank you for all the time you put into all your videos. You knowledge is priceless and you take time out of of your busy life to create a project for those of us who don’t have the knowledge you have. I am very grateful to you. This will be a fun project. Thank you. Your very visible the volume if great. Very understandable. Thank you. Lorie R

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

This is excellent, Robyn. So clear. I've never seen any instructions on this before. I am already working through a book my hubby bought for me, which has palm leaves, corn husks and bark on the cover (I call it my Organic Journal) and hand-made paper pages. I've been removing one page and glueing the previous and subsequent page over the torn out part, and doing it from the front as I go. I've only done a few spreads so far and already the thing is distorting... I'm going to stop what I'm doing and follow your insructions from now on in, lol! (I wish I'd seen this video before I started...) Also, I've glued the page across its entirety rather than just at the edges. They don't seem to be buckling. I did them with PVA. The hand-made paper is fairly thin and very absorbent, so I've painted the pages with either clear gesso or acrylic polymer and have had no bleed-through. I started watching this playlist with the video on matt acrylic and spray inks and just loved that one - also the glimpses of the other pages you'd already done, so I knew I had to watch the whole thing from the start! I am so looking forward to following through with this. So much to learn and enjoy. I am relatively new to gel printing and am addicted already!

[@InigoArts]

You do a great job, Robyn. Thank you for sharing your art and skills with all of the rest of us. I've learned so much.

[@nuvoclassic]

Good tips. I like to tear out 3 pages then skip 2. I also use YES! Paste to glue pages for super sturdy pages. Also, there is less wrinkling of paper. I learned about YES! Paste from a wedding scrapbooker. I like to use math text books for the text, numbers, and graphics.

[@AnaSanchez-iu7es]

Ver nicely demonstrated, thank you.

[@gailandrews3005]

I was thrilled this video came up today. I joined your channel a couple of months ago and I was curious how to get the book ready for use. Thank you, thank you. I have really enjoyed all of your videos and I am learning so much. I cant wait to see what you have planned for the next session.

[@cindyburst]

I’m late to the party but so glad I found your channel!

[@veronicahenderson5940]

Wow..I have to pull up the playlist to get more info. So informative, I love your tutorials, keep on pushing and pulling.. lol, V

[@nancystockmann7264]

Wow Robyn...I'm excited with this project. This is what I love to do and having you as an inspiration and thought provoker is heaven..Thank you soooo much!

[@scrapbagstudios]

I've done an altered book before but your method of preparing is better than the one I did. Thank you. I will continue preparing it while watching TV this evening. I am finally doing a project concurrently with you. All the others I am about 2 weeks behind. Btw the sound is really good now. I did have problems hearing it before. No need for anyone to be rude though. What that person wrote was unacceptable. xx

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thx Margaret, so glad we're able to work along together :) Yes some people seem to have missed the "manners class" hahahaha xoxo

[@scrapbagstudios]

@@RobynMcClendon I finished the altered book preparation. Such a good method, the book is so neat. I am impressed. Thank you. xoxo I have also now finished the first Patreon postcard piece in the large book (which I made instead of buying) and the companion piece in the gelli junkadori. I am on the way. :)

[@RobynMcClendon]

@@scrapbagstudios Perfect! Yes this process does work well and yields very clean strong construction results!

[@dankrsak5381]

Starting really late on this, recently retired and looking to get my Creative Mojo back! I have been watching everything you have produced. I love your comments to the complainers. Hang in there, you have the best content and explain everything excellently. Looking forward to watching more

[@karenpruis501]

WOW! I am looking forward to your new videos Robyn.

[@karenkijinski6271]

Can't wait to get started. I look forwarded to watching your videos on altered books. Thanks for offering your talent.

[@BittyPenny]

Can’t wait for the first page.

[@dolorescardenas3853]

Have not tried altering books, looking forward to giving it a try. I'm very thankful for quality free content!

[@elynnbradley2574]

Thank you for launching such an interesting project!! This will be fun.

[@sunni4aday]

Thanks Robyn, now it's off the Dollar store. Have yourself a great day 😊

[@rebeccagable9629]

Also, try garage sales! 50 cents/book (often) & if you stop near the end of the sale, they often give books away that haven't sold.

[@rebeccagable9629]

Love your creativity!!!

[@supapam]

Fun! Tfs your awesome talent

[@carolpettiford-jones1679]

ALTERED BOOKS-------Ye!!. My favorite thing to do next to gelli printing.

[@dinieherbert]

Thank you Robin, I’m in!!!

[@kmichellecampbell3796]

I'm coming really late to this project but I have been watching some of the videos that you've done. I have had a creative mental block since covid and working from home. But this excites me and I can't wait to get started, so I am off to dollar tree to find a book. Thanks!

[@lindaharris2607]

I am so excited about this project, Robyn--and so glad you're back!

[@jwerth22]

I just found your website love your style of teaching- and always wanted info on the altered book- Thank you

[@kimjohnson1675]

Hi Robyn. I am a little late to the punch. Look forward to altering my book, Robyn style. Missed the free downloads but hopped over to Patreon to get them.

[@RobynMcClendon]

Kim Johnson Hi Kim Welcome! As the saying better a little late than not at all! Enjoy 💫✨❣️

[@lyndamorrill5687]

Looks great Robyn and can’t wait to work along. Ignore the know-it-alls and haters you do great work and the majority of us really appreciate what you do for us 😊

[@RobynMcClendon]

Love ya Linda Thx! xoxo

[@lyndamorrill5687]

Robyn McClendon I hope you like the Martha Stewart champagne gold I sent with Zandra. I have been looking for more when I hit the Michaels etc. If I find more let me know if you want some I’m in your Patreon too.

[@RobynMcClendon]

@@lyndamorrill5687 Oh Yes Yes! Thank You!!! I really appreciated it and yes I love that color and running out was not making me happy, but my Happy Mail from you solved it all xoxo

[@tannaorr4133]

Another great project! Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity!

[@peggyprose]

I rewatched this and got my book ready!! Sure do appreciate your work!❤

[@rlturnerdesigns]

found the book and it finally got here.

[@alisonsellers3229]

Great to see you back, Robyn. Looking forward to this new project!

[@annierodenberg2327]

Thanks for sharing. I love this idea with an altered book and look forward seeing results. I would love to give this a try....

[@RobynMcClendon]

Perfect, Let's do! :)

[@johanssonstudio]

Youre instructive videos are fantastic!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thx Karen :)

[@roseandtraincottage]

Wonderful project! I love altering books in that way.

[@terridaly1895]

Love this! Your art is Amazing!!!

[@juliehouck6154]

The sound on this one is excellent. The one on making stamps,the volume was hard to hear. I am so grateful that you take the time and energy to make them and post them. With so much gratitude 🙏🏼

[@tannaorr4133]

Looks like fun!

[@homeschmomof4]

I am so glad Patti Tolley Parrish told me about you! I am in!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Yaaayyyyy Awesome, me too!

[@deborahshayne1387]

Great idea... I like the idea of keeping some pages inside the book to work with. I should have seen this video before I removed all the pages from an old book because that way I could have glued my four finished rigid plastic sheets I had completed as art projects onto sheets that were left in the book.

[@marymary5494]

Ohh exciting! 💕

[@thevictorianedge5465]

Love your video on altering books. It's basically what I do also but always a good thing to check out another person's ideas to be able to tweak things to best suit each person's technique. Thanks for sharing...love learning.

[@RobynMcClendon]

Yes I agree, though I have been altering books for nearly 30 years I'm definitely doing them differently now compared to back then. I like seeing how others are doing them as well you can always add a little something to what you already are doing! Thx so much for hanging out with me and commenting :)

[@healingmagichands]

Looking forward to this project! Have a book all ready to go., good to have you back, hope your move went well.

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thx Ellie for asking, I think I'm finally settled from the move and my Australian trip that was sandwiched in between...lol I'm glad you'll be joining with this book project it'll be a lot of fun! xoxo

[@cherylblauvelt5039]

Looking forward to this project! Love your work and ideas!

[@debbiepledgeryannakakis9801]

Looking forward to the journey. Thank you for all your effort

[@carolguthmann6646]

I really enjoyed you roller dexter cards, I’m using the concept for my word this year;strength. Your instructions were so clear on this new project thank you!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Awesome! Yes I love that, drawing so much inspiration from a single word, Strength xoxo

[@tempestinateapot832]

Not sure how I landed here (since I was looking for soldering videos) but I’m glad I did! Love the concept of the altered book as art, not a journal. I have never been good journaling by word or picture, but art? I can do that. I don’t know how often you post, but I’m 3 weeks behind. Gotta go find a book and get it prepped!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Welcome! You'll enjoy our community wonderful creators and we have a lot of fun :)

[@lyndaholloway5469]

Thanks again for sharing yourself and your knowledge. I think this is going to be a fun project to work together on. Please do not give time to those who are negative it only adds to their power, it is best to ignore them.

[@RobynMcClendon]

Lol...Ignore and hide my channel from them, they're not welcome here right!? :) Thx xx

[@ruthannmolyneaux478]

I just ran to the Dollar Tree to get two books. Found ‘em!

[@ruthannmolyneaux478]

I’m so excited you’re doing an altered book. I just love doing this and this is a whole new way for us to do it. Yay! But I also will go back and review your way of doing gel prints and collage. I’m ready to get back to the art book! Thanks loads, Robyn! And loads of love to you as well!

[@ginnym1885]

Excellent directions! Thanks!

[@joydixon7718]

Hi. I really enjoyed you video. The first I have seen of yours. I have subscribed so I can follow on with the altered book idea. I have now made my book and am looking forward to the next step of gelli printing. xx

[@RobynMcClendon]

Great so glad you found me! and Welcome to our group, we have a lovely group of Creators! :)

[@ellenmasters9178]

Thanks for this project you are doing! Have books and am ready to go!!

[@ALittleCreative]

Robyn, thanks so much for sharing this. This looks like a really fun project! I'm looking forward to it.

[@vickikaye2170]

what an exciting project. I love altered books when I see other peoples' work but I really want to do some of my own. Thank you!

[@RobynMcClendon]

So glad you've wanted to do one of these! It'll be fun :) xx

[@candacebush7062]

I have come across your videos and enjoy the content. I’m new to gelliprinting and have become thoroughly addicted! I am definitely going to try the altered book! Have already prepped a book! Thx for sharing!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Perfect! We're ready to begin this Saturday!

[@marijadika6444]

All you do, makes sense, and it’s perfect instruction for beginner and newbie like me! Thanks

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thx Marija! :)

[@Kathymorganhartz]

Thank you!! I’ve never done an altered book, I’m looking forward to working this project with you.

[@SaltLifeGypsy68]

🙋🏻‍♀️ I'm joining! I can't wait. I've been sitting on a book, ready to alter. Not quite as many pages, I'm sure it'll be fine.

[@thehoneyshack33]

Happy Saturday! I'm looking forward to working along with you on this project.

[@annemcdonald5602]

It's so nice to see that you're back! I love your work, and more importantly, I appreciate your spirit for adventure and for taking risks. I've been following you for several years!

[@lucybanta7311]

Just discovered you through the Sketchbook Revival. Very excited to get started. Love your technique and artwork! Thank you.

[@mindy7819]

This will be fun! Loving your ideas in altered books!

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

Going to try this, excited to start altering a book from beginning to end. Thank you Robyn, great job

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thx, we'll have a lot of fun!

[@atrestor]

Thank you for the tutorial! I’m so excited for this project. I have a bunch of books sitting in boxes around here so I’m ready!

[@paulineking1968]

Sounds great on this end! I will be getting my book and getting ready for some fun! Thank you for all you do.

[@artyinkyfingers]

Today I bought a book for this project from a charity shop (thrift store) but it's proving a rather good read! Hope I finish it in time to take part 😁xx

[@gerriekaychurch658]

First time coming across you! I will be following you to learn. Thanks for providing this information to us🤗

[@josiewebb4897]

I love paste papers and this different focus.

[@peggyprose]

Are you always removing 7 pages, or does the book's size determine that? PLEASE ANSWER!!

[@deanad9825]

hi girl...good to find u

[@rosesoto8969]

Hi Robyn! Yay I found the book at my Dollar Store. I will try to keep up. Presently my right hand going through PT. Fracturedit in December. Fun watching though! TFS!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Oh my so sorry to hear Rose, we'll be working on this for a while so hopefully you'll be able to do a bit at a time and still enjoy the process, Take care xx

[@wendywendy3718]

Love this. I didn't rolodex because I just didnt want more media and material to find and add to my small studio. I just admired yours ❤But books I have! Rip rip flip... ready to go😉

[@RobynMcClendon]

Hahahaha..I'm laughing because I do understand! xoxo

[@valeriebrown5024]

I love listening to your tutorials. I have done altered books before and still use them for art. I have the books to start this project, and looking forward to starting!!!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Great! So glad you already enjoy this book structure it is so satisfying :)

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

I look forward to the new project, great stuff. Your sound is mint!

[@cynthiaagee4813]

I am excited to follow along on this project! Thank you for leading the way, this is just what I need. I went to the dollar store today and found that exact book! Thank you!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Wow Really!? How Cool :)

[@brandythompson6544]

Hoping to be able to play along on this project as I got in on the rolodex too late. I am so new to all of this gelli plate printing- actually never have I ever pulled a print. I have been watching your other videos to get a feel for it, understand concepts and terms, so I feel like I am ready to begin!! I am even bringing my 18 year old son along for the experience!!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Yaaaaayyyy Perfect and so glad your son is joining us for this project! Yes you'll do great on the Gelli plate, I think I make easy and foolproof, because my motto is that there are no mistakes...lol! Yes, KZbin is an awesome resource and connects so many of use who would otherwise be isolated, I look forward to hearing more from you on our Journey! :)

[@brandythompson6544]

@@RobynMcClendon - I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank you so much for the videos -- and yes, from all the gelli plate videos I have seen that are super confusing and their pulls don't work - I am so thankful to have found someone who actually knows what they are doing, explains everything well for those of us who have just begun this process of learning and who has similar concepts and ideas. I am blessed to have found you!! And the kiddo is excited to be doing something he can't mess up!! LOL

[@karlasolomon8128]

I’m looking forward to this! Definitely a learning project for me.

[@ralphzaionz4029]

Can’t wait to get started. You are always inspiring.Annie❤️

[@cindystorrs6680]

I am looking forward to this project. i have altered books before but watching this I have already learned several new and helpful things. Thanks! Sound was great.

[@janicek9399]

This video showed up in my feed. You have a new subscriber! I love gelli printing! Thanks for sharing!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thx Janice for joining me here!

[@jaydee5022]

Thanks so much for starting out on this exciting new series. It’s a lovely was to store some of the prints from the gelli. Next time someone tells you you should have certain equipment perhaps you could respond “Thanks so much for your generous offer. I’m not sure whether you want to send me the xxx or assist with the purchase price.? Let me know and I’ll send you my paypal or P.O. Box info. I don’t do product sponsored reviews but I’m happy to mention a product I enjoy using” or something on those lines. Xx

[@RobynMcClendon]

Hahahahaha...I love it! I could use your skills as a Publicist...Brilliant! I def will put that on repeat because it is so true xoxo

[@joannebrenner6853]

Hi, I will be starting a Dollar Tree journal with you. My first try. Can you recommend a glue to use? Thanks

[@Rosiescreativewings]

Hi Robyn, have been watching your videos for a while now. Love the idea of an altered book for art. I will definitely see if I can find a book to join in this project . Tfs! 💕🤗 hug Rosie

[@outofthecraftermath8497]

I like this. I'm going to try this and see if I can turn it into a class for our home school group. I'd probably need to prep the books myself or use books with fewer pages.

[@karlasolomon8128]

Terrie Jones kids book? So fewer pages?

[@tiffhop3544]

Thank You so much for continuing to share your time and awesome talent😍😍..I am sooooo excited about this new project💃💃..I have a several large print dictionaries that I got from the library book sale for free😉..I might try and alter one of those for the project..Thank you!!!🤗🤗😘

[@RobynMcClendon]

Perfect!

[@susanmyrick2913]

Hi Robyn. Endless inspiration in person or from afar. I appreciate having an end game as we did in the gellidex. Keeps me focused and moving along.

[@RobynMcClendon]

Hi Susan, I enjoyed our time! I have a little white Bichon is that your dogs breed? I was noticing your pic, such a cutie! Yes, I need to know where I'm going so I try to teach that same way! xoxo

[@susanmyrick2913]

Robyn McClendon my Bichon boy is going on 14 and still plays like a puppy. I named him Marcello (pronounced Marchello with a distinct Italian accent but my husband just started calling him Fluffy and it stuck. Fluffy?! Can you believe it?) I did hear you refer to Aston, I think. I meant to mention it but forgot.

[@RobynMcClendon]

@@susanmyrick2913 Oh Wow, my Bichon is boy also and is going on 13 himself, still jumping around on his hind legs and sprinting, though he does stop and rest longer than he used to...lol but they are the best aren't they? So loyal and loving! Yes his name is Aston with a distinct British accent for Aston Martin, I figured if I repeated the cars name for as much as I call him I should have manifested that Auto by now...hahahahaha xoxo

[@susanmyrick2913]

Robyn McClendon ☺️

[@63artemisia63]

I must be one of the only people in the world who can’t get to the Dollar Store 🙀 I can drive but can’t afford car insurance and I have medical mobility issues right now so I cannot walk to the bus stop. The friend who used to drive me here & there is now homeless (although she prefers “houseless”) & carless. My sister moved out of state not long ago. And so on 🤯 Nevertheless, life is wonderful, thanks in no small part to generous artists like you who share your gifts and inspiration. A million 🙏 Just saying tho: We *are* out here ;o)

[@RobynMcClendon]

Oh My Lynn...I can feel the absolute beauty of your spirit through the words you share, for all that you a dealing with there is an incredible optimism! Let me ask you a few things do you have any books in your home that you don't mind using? If so make sure that they have a glued spine, you can determine that by opening approximately 20 pages if you don't see any sewn threads in the page creases then it is glued! You don't have to use a dollar store, also this Saturday I'll be releasing some free printables to everyone, but I fear you won't be able to print them out......hhmmmmmm I tell you what, If you'd like to do this project with us. please send me your mailing address to [e-mail] and I'll send you some happy mail so you'll have some things to create with. Also first let me know if you been able to find a book that you already own that will work. Blessings xoxo

[@63artemisia63]

Robyn McClendon I do have at least one book I can use but it’s called The Pain Chronicles. Not sure I want that to be the title of My book. ;o) (although it might be appropriate.)I’ll keep looking. I’ve always had plenty of books and my apt bldg has a free library if I can’t bear to tear pages from one of mine. And when my check comes Tuesday I’m hoping to buy printer cartridges. So all is well. Thanks for asking. My comment was mostly a response to the “Everybody can get to the Dollar Tree, right?” assumption, which is natural if you don’t know otherwise. ❤️🎈🎈🎈❤️

[@christineboone2850]

I’m so excited for this project! I’ve been wanting to do an art book! I recently bought an older edition of Grapes of Wrath, and since I live in the Napa Valley, I decided to use it for my first art book. Today I’ll get it all prepped.

[@RobynMcClendon]

Perfect! xx

[@bette-annflood835]

Oh man. I can't wait to get started. Thank you so much for showing how to alter the book. I started a thesaurus and didn't have a clue. Lol. It's got a hundred bpages so far. I think I better start ripping out some pages. Lol thanks again. Love the info as always. 🤗

[@bette-annflood835]

Oh yeah. I had to turn my sound down. So no probs with that. 👍

[@RobynMcClendon]

@@bette-annflood835 Hahahahaha....Awesome! xoxo

[@sharonpetty6101]

Got my Dollar Tree book! Have half of the pages torn out. Don't have any of that good glue you use. Will try the plain old white glue and see what happens! 😊

[@RobynMcClendon]

when you get the chance to get the Art Glitter Glue, you'll love it especially in collage but any white art glue will work to adhere the pages :)

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

I just found a suitable Book in my stash called:"You are here" That must be the one for this project, right?😁

[@RobynMcClendon]

Absolutely! :)

[@catherinewells2480]

I came across this by chance...and I had literally just been looking at my huge pile of gelli prints and wondering what I could do with them ! Just got to look for a book now.

[@RobynMcClendon]

I love those kinds of synchronicities! Awesome, we'll have lots of fun in this creative process, Welcome! :)