Gorgeous Gel Plate Backgrounds for Collage

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Creating gelli plate backgrounds can be the easiest way to start painting papers for collage and really, any creative project.
With just a few rolls of a brayer, and a couple of colors, gel plate printing can inspire and surprise you for hours.
In this episode I cover some of the basics of gel printing and the tools, materials I use to create all sorts of backgrounds for my mixed media art.
I mention the Gel Print Guide during the video - if you’d like to get your hands on it, click the link above.
🎨Supplies for this session 🎨
Gelli Arts Gel Plate - 6” x6”
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(I said 4x4" in the video, but that was not correct 😳)
Gelli Arts Gel Plate -
16” x 20” - www.dickblick.com/items/gelli...
Temu Gel Plate - 6” x 6”
Golden Paints Fluid Acrylics Phthalo Green Blue Shade -
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Golden Paints Fluid Acrylics Cadmium Yellow (Medium Shade) -
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Golden Paints Fluid Acrylics Green Gold -
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Golden Paints Fluid Acrylics Titanium White -
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Speedball Brayer 2”, 3”, and 4” -
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Onion Skin Paper -
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Newsprint Paper -
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Copy Paper -
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Stamp - Writer's Block
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[@brittahansen8688]

Hello Jackie, thanks for this beginners tutorial and showing how different the prints come out with very few variations of colour. I´ve got 3 plates by now and am so excited to see, what you will do with yours next. 🤩

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Happy printing & playing Britta! 🥰

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

Thanks for the great video. I was preparing to finally use all the gel plate stuff I obtained over time, along with some materials I'm testing. I happened upon your channel, I guess because I did a search for ''painted papers with gel plate,' Wow. That was fortunate, because you are a GREAT teacher. I now have to wait until morning, but I have everything set to go. And now I won't freak out at the weird stuff happening, with my plate repelling the paint, I appreciate you orienting us newbies to the value of using the plate with such textures, & how the surprises are one of the best parts. I've seen people use the plate in ways that made me wonder why they don't just direct paint, & had no answer for that when i asked. You show me a good use of this tool. You helped orient me to the experience stupendously, perfectly. I've watched some other videos over time, while having my lunch or whatever, & you really stand apart as a great teacher, with a good logical order to the video & explanations WOW! Thanks for not driving me crazy with rambling without logic & order to what you are doing. I appreciate your guide offer too; so i hope it's available. I look forward to seeing more of your videos

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi CC, and welcome! I'm so happy that you found this channel and that my style of creating and sharing works for you. The gel plate is a magical tool that only get better and better every time you use it. Have a blast today while you play with it! 🥰

[@jeanieferretti4203]

I have a gelli plate I bought and I agree about the texture ❤ Thank you for sharing ❤

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

You're welcome, Jeanie. Have fun using that gel plate 🥰

[@catincj5162]

Oh how inspiring!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you, Cat! 🥰

[@BB-nz5sk]

Okay - you just became my favorite content creator by NOT editing out the finger licking. I love REAL! That was real for sure! Please don’t apologize!!! Also love the grunge and textures you achieve!!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you @BB-nz5sk - for me it's all about the texture (and grunge of course 😀).

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

LOL

[@Rachelsjourney]

I just tried my gel plate this weekend for the first time. I really did have a lot of fun, but there were some things that puzzled me about the process. I wish I had seen this video first - it's so helpful! You mention some things that other tutorials don't really explain. Great video! Thank you.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you Rachel - I hope you have years of fun with your new gel plate 😍

[@nancystewart8853]

Love these!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thanks Nancy! 😀

[@loribrownell2162]

Thank you Jackie! Your joie de vivre comes through in your artwork.😁

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you so mush Lori - I really do feel the excitement (most of the time) when I'm exploring 🥰

[@reclamationyoga5636]

Whoa this giant gelli just blew my mind! I just purchased a baby one to learn. Baby steps!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

YAY! I am so happy for you and I think it is super-smart to start smaller and work/learn your way up to the larger sizes. So happy you're here 🥰

[@salliebinder60]

I bought one from Temu as well and it did the same thing for a while. I must say that I‘m really happy with it now. I LOVE gel printing!!!!!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Yes - I really wasn't sure what to think about Temu, Some items I purchased were a bit disappointing, but the gelli plate was not one of them. How do you keep your plate protected?

[@salliebinder60]

I wasn‘t sure about Temu either but the few stamps and stencils I‘ve ordered from them are absolutely 💯. I keep this gelli plate in a tin container which I bought a while ago from Amazon. It‘s the Diana Wakely one from ranger and works really well. I have also made a variety of my own gel plates with a recipe which includes isopropyl alcohol to prevent mold. I store each one of these of various sizes on their own piece of glass (from cheap picture frames from the dollar store) rimmed with duck tape (which are also useful as palettes ☺️) I cover each of the gelli plates with a piece of teflon permanent baking foil. Plastic sandwich containers have also proven handy for storing the smaller ones..glass Tupperware is also an option.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

@@salliebinder60 Great storage options Sallie!

[@salliebinder60]

🙌🥰

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

This is a brilliant tutorial for beginner gelli platists (think I invented a new word there lol 😁😄) Jackie 👍 definitely have to take my gelli plate out of hiding now. TYSMFS Jackie ❤

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you Sandra - I like "gelli platist" and may start using that to describe myself 😂

[@sandrafisherhayes3219]

@@PaintedPaperStudio describes us to a T lol 😁😉

[@The_artistic_yogi]

Watching this right before and after of gel printed! Very inspiring! Thank you

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you Nathalie - what a great start to the day 😍

[@andreaharley4047]

I love how industrious you are and jusf get fearlessly stuck in.Thanks for the great demo, ❤

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thank you for your kind words Andrea - I really do get stuck in 🥰

[@avanellehansen4525]

Nice tip on the Murphy's oil soap and water in a spray bittle. I keep a dollar store kitty litter pan of MOS/water nearby. I toss stencils, brayers stamps, even small gel plates in forxeasy clean up at end of session. (Even the next day!)

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Now see, that's super-smart! A kitty litter pan is deep enough to hold it all AND be able to move it to the sink without splashing all over the place. I'm going to grab one today 🥰

[@cindyfromsydney7693]

Grungy goodness❤

[@InTheStudioWithMyrna]

I purchased the giant plate for printing on fabric. It's fabulous.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

That is a genius idea, Myrna! 🥰

[@QOGS]

Just got my gp! So excited to spend my weekend with it & your guidance!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

That sounds like a perfect plan if you ask me! 😀

[@rorygaudio4688]

This makes me want a gelli plate!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

They are so fun to use in your paper painting Rory - I highly recommend getting one 🥰

[@avanellehansen4525]

I love my 16 x 20 plate! I can fit an 8 x 10 stencil on one side, then flip the stencil iver to the other side. I like to use part of my plate as a palette. I like to print 16 x20 background prints too. You can tape sections off to any size you like.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Love it, Avanelle! I agree - the giant plate is so versatile it can be used in so many ways. My studio would be sad without it. 🥰

[@avanellehansen4525]

I got my onion skin paper on Ebay in the stationary section.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

That is genius! I never even thought about ebay as source - great suggestion 😍

[@barbaracabrera207]

I'm a new subbie. And I hit notification bell, so I won't miss any videos. Love this video!! Great ideas to make backgrounds. I'll be doing these techniques!!! That is one BIG gel plate!!!! I have a 9"X12" (I think!!) And use a 5X7 as a pallette. I pull out my 5X7 most of the time now! It's so much easier, cuz I'm new to gel plating. I'm happy that I found your channel. I've never used paints till the gel plate. So I have lots to learn. TFS Austin TX USA

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

@barbaracabrera207 Barbara - thank you very much for the sub and encouragement! I'll tell you - working with the giant plate IS hard, no matter how much experience you have 😂. I hope you join me this coming Sunday for a "paint with me" gel plate session. I'll post more info in the community section when it's ready.

[@avanellehansen4525]

I love my 16 x 20" gel press plate! I can fit an 8 x 10 stencil on one side and flip it over on the other side for a reverse print. I frequently use part of the plate as my palette to brayer paint. That avoids to oval shapes one gets from the brayer spreading paint directly to the plate.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Great idea with the stencils, Avanelle! I feel like every time that giant gel plate comes out, magic happens 😃

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

💚💛

[@63artemisia63]

Brilliant, now I need to see your technique for creating the grunge. I know you did it by not cleaning your plate but I don’t either and my plate never looks this great. Is the remaining paint black? Please, more GP videos. I’d be interested in your book, too, if it’s not primarily remedial.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Lynn. 😀 The deep grunge was made by using the gel plate as my mixing pallet for other painted papers. When mixing, the paint dries with more texture and depth than when just pulling a rolled-out print. That's what creates that grunge. Does that make sense? I'm actually including that in an upcoming video that I'm working on now. The Gel Print Guide is a video-based guide - I'm not sure if you would consider it remedial or not, but the good news is that it is free of charge. You can find the link to it in the description.

[@patsyabney3861]

Learned much. Thank you!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Thanks Patsy 😀

[@claresmith9545]

Thank you very much, I have just started gelli. It makes me a bit anxious to think that I don’t have many ideas about making collages. Do yo have any KZbins on the collages?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Clare! I do have a couple of videos here (links at the end of the message). But I want to say that it's ok to use your papers any way you want. Grab a stack of copy papers and just start gluing pieces of your gel prints on them. It doesn't matter if it looks good, it only matters if it feels good. The more you do this, the more comfortable it will become. In no way do I want this to come of "preachy" it just that I know what happens when creatives start focusing less on the outcome and more on the feeling of making. And here's the best part - if you don't like something you've created, you can just throw it out 😃 it's only paper. Here are a few of my videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJbFnYptq56hjqc kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXS5e2dqaZV3h9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZWWfY1_jbF1f80 You can also follow people like www.youtube.com/@ElizabethStHilaire or www.youtube.com/@FroyleArt they are both very inspirational. 🥰

[@RobinGayl]

Hi Jackie...really enjoying your Gel Print Guide and all of your terrific, helpful videos...you are an excellent instructor! Couple questions: I notice your fluid acrylics have different tops than the ones my 4oz bottles have (they are more like the high flow tops). Do the larger bottles of fluid come with those tops or have you replaced them? Seem like they would pour more easily. Also, I store my Gelplates in Ranger gelliplate tins.. wondering if the Temu plate came in a clamshell? Would Murphy's Oil spray be okay to use on the gel plate or is it better to mix up a spray bottle with the actual Murphy's oil soap?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Robin! Thanks so much for your kind words 🤗. I’ll answer in reverse order. Yes to using Murphy’s Oil Soap on your gel plate. It will get all the crusty bits off so easily. The Temu plate did not come in a clamshell, but it’s small enough that I was able to put it on a piece of plexiglass and stored it in a cardboard box. The tops on my Fluid Acrylics were added by me, and they are a complete FAIL. The fluid acrylic is just too viscous and what has happened is that it dries up inside the screw top. 🙁 So, lesson learned - as I replace the used bottles I will not be using the screw tops. All great questions, Robin. 🥰

[@RobinGayl]

@@PaintedPaperStudio Thanks so much! Too bad about the tops...I thought it looked ike it might make it easier to apply the fluid acrylics with those caps. Two more questions- how do you find the Nova paints compared to the Golden Fluids and do you ever use the Golden Opens?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Again, great questions, @@RobinGayl. The Nova paints are not quite fluid acrylic, but also not heavy body - they're somewhere in between. I love nova colors for their incredibly high pigment load and spreadability. Plus, you cannot beat the prices. And having said that, I adore Golden Fluid Acrylics - it's like both are my children - I love them equally...just differently. 💜 As for the open acrylics, I have not played with them very much. Tht might have to be my next exploration 😍

[@terryb9730]

Mi interessano molto le varie tecniche e i vari effetti di pittura che si possono creare con i Gelli plate!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Grazie per aver dedicato del tempo a commentare qui Terry. La stampa su gel è come una magia creativa per me!

[@terryb9730]

@@PaintedPaperStudio Sì!!! Hai usato lo stesso termine che ho detto io la prima volta che ho visto, incantata, un video sulle stampe con il Gelli! Ho detto: "È magia!" 😄 Spero farai tanti altri video su questa tecnica!!! Mi interessano tanto anche le skins coi colori acrilici.... mi sto attrezzando per cominciare.... Tu lavori anche con le skins? Purtroppo non ci sono molti video degli effetti per le skins (tipo mare con le bolle o universo, ecc.) ma tantissimi delle swipes da colata, per far quadri, mattonelle..... ma le swipes non mi interessano..... Sarebbe fantastico se facessi dei video anche sulle skins! È un piacere commentare quando i video sono belli e utili! Grazie a te! ☺️

[@333Judy333]

I believe you said that plate was 4x4. It looks like it may be 6x6. Enjoyed watching you make backgrounds for collage or other uses.

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Great catch Judy - it's actually a 6” x 6” - I’ll have to fix that in the description 😀

[@63artemisia63]

What stamp did you use? Is the bright green paint Permanent Green Light?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Lynn, thank you for watching. The bright green was Golden's Green Gold, and the stamp is from ArtFoamies, and it's called "Write's Block." I just put a direct link to it in the description.

[@Rachaelfrancesart]

How long did it take you to build your channel?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Rachael! I posted my first video in July of last year and still building. 🥰

[@gwenloveless]

I’ve never used onion skin paper, how different is compared to rice paper or tissue paper?

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi Gwen! Onion skin has a smoother surface than rice paper - it's more like the back (shiny) side of rice paper. It's almost like a very thin piece of acetate. I bought it to stamp text on and use in collage, and found I really like it for gelli printing. It's also great with inks 😍

[@curlew-3592]

Not a lot interesting here in view of what some people do with a Gelli plate!

[@PaintedPaperStudio]

Hi curlew - I'm not going to be everyone's cup of tea, but I do appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.