Homemade Gel Plate

Homemade Gel Plate. How to make your own gel printing plate. In this video, I will show you 3 different sized recipes to make your own gel plates for monoprinting.
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[@AmazingAndrea]

She puts the recipe for all the sizes on the screen from 18:04-18:58. Hope this helps anyone else just wanting the written ingredients 😊 Thanks for the video! How long does a plate like this last?

[@JanelleNichol]

It depends on how much you use it. Mine last pretty long but remember you can melt them down and pour it out again.

[@pusigneu]

After melting mine down twice due to it ripping easily, I added 3 more packets of gelatin. Perfecto!

[@lbouckartstudio]

I had no idea making a DIY gelli plate was even an option! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@JanelleNichol]

Yes, it’s pretty easy & kind of fun as well!

[@lyndawalker2579]

Thisis great Janelle. Thank you for sharing these recipes. I had no idea it was possible to make my own gelli plates. Since I don't have any I'm looking forward to trying this. I hope you feel better soon. xx

[@caroleheidema9222]

Love your video. when using the alcohol does it leave that nice smell when in school they handed out our papers it smelled so good.

[@janegoodwin1823]

The top works as well. And in many cases the top is actually smoother.

[@hestedroschen]

Large Rectangle Recipe in Mililiters 16 Tbsp Gelatine = 227.36 ml 3 Cups Water = 681.9 ml 1 1/2 Cups Isopropyl Alcohol = 340.95 ml 1 1/4 Cups Glycerin = 284.125 ml

[@CaroS490]

àlchohol weglaten want dan stolt het niet

[@triggersw3350]

Hi thanks for that..Do you means 16 tbsp Gelatine = 227.36 grams rather than ml? Confused as gelatin comes as dry weight granules. But, yes, for us Brits all this 'cup' business is totally bewildering.

[@hestedroschen]

@@triggersw3350 I just used a conversion table in volume - the gelatin I used was in powder.

[@dalvagianelloarita5273]

Aquecer em banho Maria é o ideal!

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

16 tablespoons is 1 cup.

[@betty_5335]

My son and I just tried this and failed the 1st try, it didn't come out really smooth. I purchased a new glass dish and redid it and it came out great, thanks for the instructions.

[@beacterie75]

What is 16 spoon in gramms?

[@eskmutherowing9357]

Thanks so much for this, Janelle - really great to have written recipes. I'm in UK but have measuring jug with US cup measures on so handy! I'm trying with veg gelatine and veg glycerin.

[@I-serve-you-tea]

I figured out a long time ago that you don’t need a gel plate for this technique. Maybe I should do a video on it. It’s something I have been doing for two decades.

[@einnockate]

I'm interested

[@simonesmucker525]

Please let us know if you make that video!

[@hestedroschen]

according to metric-conversions One Canadian cup equals 227.30 mililiters One Canadian tablespoon 14.21 mililiters

[@taniatosi4800]

Does this gellli also work with the magazine printing technique? Thank you

[@wandaspencer9523]

Very interesting and informative. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ChaiCatSays]

Now I can afford many gel plates! Thanks for the tutorial.

[@coqueletta]

Thank you, I take note of this recipe. I had to throw the gel plate I made after few months. I like to transfer images.

[@diannebaldwin3667]

Hi Janelle I watched this video some time ago and need a refresher - Thanks for such informative info. Now to get more gelatin and make a plate. TFS

[@ThePaperAlchemist314]

I just made a big plate yesterday and today it’s done. I’m so pleased. I’ll try out printing with it this afternoon.

[@JanelleNichol]

Let me know how it goes!

[@mike1968442]

That was awesome!!!! I live in Arizona and its quite warm in my home. Im concerned its going to melt. Any tips?

[@JanelleNichol]

Eeeee.....not sure. Just try it and maybe keep it in the fridge? I have no idea.

[@ArtbySusanKing]

What were the sizes of each dish you poured them into? I didn't see that written down. Thanks for the recipe.

[@lizzyanthus1]

Great video, thanks! I've wanted to try gelly printing, but the cost of one is prohibitive for me. I will try this!

[@glynesmewton7033]

Where are the other Gelli plate videos?

[@slobodankamicunovic6360]

How much glicerin???😮

[@katf3836]

Stampendous has a thin but nice mono printing plate. It's a lot cheaper than the Gelli Plates.I have toyed with the idea of making a gelli plate, I am thinking of a bigger one myself so this might work for me to have a larger plate. Thanks for sharing this. I really love how the one in the larger pan turned out. Thanks again!

[@JanelleNichol]

Yes, the larger one would be great for for any large pieces & if you are doing collage work then you can make large pieces at one time. Thanks for watching & commenting 💗💗💗

[@joannavandeneijnden7185]

What is the size in inches for the large gelliplate please? Measurements you gave but not the size

[@Hiscomiingissoon]

Does it matter if you use a hard or soft roller?

[@terry_kathryn]

Thank you 🥰 iv just made my first ever Geli plate 😁 now lets see if it’s sets 😂😂😂 iv watched dozens of videos yours is clear & concise ❤️ thank you so much, Terry ❤️🥰❤️

[@jennifermeeks73]

So interesting and thanks for showing us

[@user-mq3vy6ov8e]

Hello😁 I have Dolly Varden Pure Glycerine, would this work, or is vegetable glycerine something totally different?

[@triggersw3350]

Hmm, planning to make a gelli plate and comparing recipes. All a bit variable. They don't all use isopropyl alchoho and I'm wondering what is does in this recipe. Won't it evaporate off very quickly? l also saw a reference somewhere to add a bit of salt to make the plate a bit tougher. But having written all that , a good few people report your recipe and method has worked well so as soon as my ingredients arrive I'll be giving it a go. Thanks for posting.

[@Kali2612]

I'm frustrated with these measures. One cup is how much in dl or ml ? One spoon is how much in grams?

[@JanelleNichol]

You can ask google or Siri. I have to convert measurements all the time because someone’s measurements aren’t as familiar to me.

[@Headshat]

Hi. I made this gelli plate but can't make it work. The acrylic dries too fast, almost immediate, and sticks back to the brayer. I tried retarding agent so the acrylic doesn't dry too fast but didn't work. Has this ever happened to you? Im out of ideas. Thanks!!!

[@lindabackus3161]

This gel plate works really well with acrylic paint. Thanks for the recipe! My distress inks and oxides don't work on this gellplate at all. The ink immediately absorbs and dries into the plate so no transfer is possible. Does anyone know why? Is it the alcohol?

[@MsMagnolia3]

This was fascinating! I didn't even know making gelli plates was possible.

[@scrapfromtheheart4741]

העבודות שלך מקסימות! גם אני מעבירה הדרכות בתחום הזה בסקראפ בכלל, כייף שיש עוד מישהו מעולה בתחום.

[@janelord3483]

When I did this it got thicker and thicker and never went clear at all and it didn't poor into the mold . It plopped ! I did try and melt it down and it was still like a sandcastle that wouldn't knock over. What did I do wrong

[@lipodresch]

please recipe gm and ml!!

[@kratai856]

How deep is your baking pan?

[@ExtraordiNoory]

I tried your recipe and it worked out great but my only issue is that I can't seem to get it out of the tray without it ripping apart.. made it yesterday, left it in a Pyrex dish all night then reheated the whole batch and transferred to a metal pan.. still sticking and tearing. I might have been a bit stingy with the glycerin so I'm thinking maybe I need to add more.. would you recommend that too or am I missing something?

[@JanelleNichol]

Oh that’s too bad. I’m not sure as I have not had any issue at all with sticking. I would say yes, add more glycerin. Other than that, try experimenting with other dishes. I have done metal and glass that have worked. I might have to look into issues with sticking and if I figure out exactly what could be causing sticking I will do a video about that and maybe that will help some others as well that have the same problem.

[@annengberg1748]

I ve never managed to get it not to stick if poured😢 directly into a pan so I always put a baking sheet underneath and make them extra thick, just in case.

[@lenadieta9986]

I really have to try that out 😍💕

[@MyssahLee]

I am now totally convinced that you are psychic Janelle. After your last Gelli plate video I was inspired to find how and where to get them. Once I landed on the places that sell them, I about died of sticker shock. So i was wondering if there was a way to DIY the gel plates and WOW!! Here it is!! Thank you so much!! I think I can work a brayer into the budget and I have most of the supplies for making the plates already so YAY!! Thank you so much!! I'm looking forward to seeing how gelli printing will add to my craft. One question though: Can you use gelli plates to do dentridic mono printing too or is that strictly a glass thing?

[@Almosthomeforever]

Everyone uses a microwave. If you don’t have a microwave…can it be heated on the stove? Thank you for this wonderful video!

[@ziziscorsese9475]

Glycerine can be bought on Amazon in 1 kg bottles ....thasalotta glycerine ........yes tis

[@magereina]

just got these supplies. i have the small gelliplate but want a bigger one. think this just might be the solution

[@akaiangel3776]

welp now i know how to make one thank youuuuuu

[@marymary5494]

The Vape shops sell large bottles of glycerin.

[@JuneRamsamy]

Brilliant tutorial. ..didn't know you can DIY Gelli plates. Thanks Janelle xxx

[@kobusvandenbergh3289]

Hi, thank you for this video! I made a gelli plate a while ago. Problem is the roller (brayer) starts to feel sticky and the paint lifts up... ? Also I would like to know how you use glycerin with watercolors? Amanda from South Africa

[@madeleineomeara8383]

Hi Janelle How do you clean your gelli plate and do you clean it aftger every use

[@JanelleNichol]

The best way to clean it is to just keep taking prints until it’s cleaned off. The manufactured ones that you buy can be cleaned off with water or a wet wipe, but not necessary. The ones you make, you can’t add anything to them or they will disintegrate. Either way, it’s always best and easiest to just clean them by taking one final print to clean off all the bits.

[@mumstheword8851]

I live in Belgium and we have gelatin in sheets. Any idea what the ratio powder/ sheets would be? Can't get it to work. Have added gelatin and it still tears.

[@JanelleNichol]

+mumstheword im unsure but I will look into it.

[@hartmanartsource]

Could you use new silicone resin molds instead of pans?

[@JanelleNichol]

I have no idea but I would definitely try it!

[@TamingTheWild12]

I was really nervous with that flip! What a neat concept.

[@swatosi]

is this the same gel what i can use for padding for example ?

[@patriciamora2915]

The person I saw doing this on a gel press used distressed oxide. How long do these last, is it the same as the ones you buy.

[@JanelleNichol]

Mine have lasted a pretty long time though I would think it depends on how much you use it and I doubt that it would be near as long as the ones you buy. But you can just melt it down and pour it out again.

[@beateteale8050]

Mine sits in a hot garage and still works after 6 years.Occasionally I re melt it. I don't use it heaps -I tend to work in spurts.

[@marianadulcemar3814]

Great video.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Janelle, that’s really really awesome and I’m really going to try this. 👍👍👍👍 TFS. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too 👍👍 Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@marymary5494]

The Vape shops sell large bottles of glycerin.

[@dopeydora81]

Thanks so much for sharing. I am going to try this tomorrow. I like how all the backgrounds are so different.

[@karinchavezzapata1890]

hola no me salió el papel no de calcar no funciono me puedes sugerir algo por favor

[@TammyLeeW]

Ahh! you are printing Cards and such. Great!

[@pinkynoble]

It's really time consuming, but patience makes good results. The design is beautiful. Thanks for sharing this tutorial.

[@daniellesushames7954]

Also you said you keep glycerine to help with your brushes ?

[@JanelleNichol]

+Danielle Sushames yes, I will cover that in another video. But glycerin is also used to make your own watercolours as well.

[@marylynnlaker74]

@@JanelleNichol I have used your recipe numerous times and love it, thanks for your hard work in putting this together. Couple thing I discovered, that might help your followers, are tiny nicks and and flecks aren’t really a huge deal, because you mostly are trying to create a papers that have texture, so those impression in the plate just add to it. The other issue was storage. I layered mine on glass in a snap lidded scrapbook paper plastics storage container ( purchased at Costco). Didn’t use my plates for couple of month and when I returned, they were moldy, runny and yuk. A friend had warned me to let air in or keep it open . I lost about 5 different size plates. So today I am starting again. If you have any suggestion I am always open to ideas. Thanks again..

[@JanelleNichol]

@@marylynnlaker74 sorry I’m only seeing this now. I store mine in between hard plastic sheets. One on top and one on bottom. I also use plastic placemats. I don’t store them air tight, just cover them to keep dust from settling on them and they last great for me that way. It could also depend on your climate too. Mine is very dry.

[@rebeccainspired]

This seems too complicated with my younger kiddos. Someone would have a finger or toy in it before it was done curing. But, I like the option to make different shaped and sized gelli plates.

[@bashfultreddenbarger1071]

Have never tried the gelli plate, but I have watch others do it! 😀

[@lorriescott8775]

I do not use alcohol in mine.

[@annettev5081]

Thank you!

[@lauristrandell1948]

16:46 16 Tablespoons = 1 cup

[@carolouimet2851]

am going to try this i wrote down all 3 recipe but could you put the 3 size of what you put it in the glass bo3wl and the other 2 ty so much keep them comming

[@paulareeveslmt]

Thank you! I appreciate this information and am going to try and make a big plate!

[@catherinerogers3395]

You've encouraged me to create a geli plate and will try it tomorrow. Thanks for all of the information. Very clear and precise. Nice to know if I have questions I have someone to talk to. 💖👍

[@catherinerogers3395]

I've just finished making a large and medium gelli plate. Can't wait to see the results in 8 hours. If all goes well I will make the small one. Thanks again. Catherine 💖👍

[@JanelleNichol]

How did this all work?

[@katebird7026]

Alcohol is very expensive here could I use disinfectant instead ?

[@mercedespaker335]

good luck!!

[@elenaball3884]

Yo me equivoque y puse vaselina no glicerina. Ahora no sé q voy a hacer 🤦😂

[@yaelu]

Oh Wow! How Cool! Thanks!!!

[@reallyme2559]

Omg your so talented

[@beckyb4074]

Sorry you're not feeling well. I hope you feel better soon. Take care and God bless. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@slobodankamicunovic6360]

Nerves

[@craftysquirrel2958]

That came out great, it is nice and firm & holding its shape so well 👍🏼🤩👍🏼!

[@xpez9694]

its like a very loose and goosey intaglio press. I am wondering if you took a some hot metal wire or a CNC plate heated up and pressed it you could put a permanent etch into the gel material. I am curious about using this process. Looks like easy way to make some prints. I like it.

[@xpez9694]

or even better pour the gel on the cnc plate as a mold.

[@basuradas]

I appreciate your videos, really, I think they are very useful, but to share a recipe correctly you should not talk about cups or tablespoons. You should express yourself in ounces, grams or milliliters and this is achieved with a simple kitchen scale. Thanks and sorry for my comment, I hope you don't mind

[@JanelleNichol]

I have a kitchen scale and I use it for certain recipes such as macarons but this doesn’t need to be so precise. Plus I live in Canada and we do mostly cups and tablespoons etc.

[@daniellesushames7954]

How dis you discover how to do this ? I’m boggled that you even can. Impressed but boggled 😳

[@cathyhaynes2700]

The Frugalcrafter

[@wendypalthingy5424]

People have been making them with Gelatine for many decades it's much more recently companies started mass producing them for profit.

[@JanelleNichol]

@@cathyhaynes2700 I do love the frugal crafter but I didn’t get this idea from her. There’s tons of videos out there of how to make these. I watched a bunch and then figured out the way that worked best for me.

[@cathyhaynes2700]

@@JanelleNichol I only meant that's where I first saw it. I'm sorry if it sounded like I was talking about where you got the idea. I guess it seemed that way. Again, I do apologize.

[@VicBxxx]

Fantastic vid ! I’ve made my jelly pad - how long does it take to set as I’ve left it overnight and it seems to be very delicate still with bits breaking off - do I need to microwave it again - I’m wondering if I perhaps didn’t heat it enough- other than that really pleased with it - like doing a scientific experiment

[@JanelleNichol]

I’m not sure which measurements you need so just go to google and put in “1 cup is how many ounces” or whatever you want to convert it to.

[@ignominia]

is there a specific reason why one should do the math for each different size container? would it not make more sense in doing a large batch and the pour it in all the little containers working on thickness to finish the mix up?

[@JanelleNichol]

Oh yes! That’s how I usually do it. I just added measurements for various sizes to make it easier for people. If someone wants to just do a smaller pan and I only gave measurements for a large pan, they would probably message me asking to do measurements for different sizes or they would just reply in here & complain that I didn’t think of it already. Haha.

[@MrBrockbelinda]

Janelle I am so excited about making a gelli plate. Thanks for the good instructions how to make one. What is the size of your big plate. That's the size I want to make. Going to try to make one tomorrow. Yea!

[@janegoodwin1823]

You can get Vegetable Glycerin by the gallon or larger too. I would suggest trying to move a bit faster. But this is very informative.

[@JanelleNichol]

I am pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to get glycerin by the gallon or larger where I live. I would have to order it and it would cost way too much for shipping. I live in northern Alberta, Canada. I can move much faster when I’m not trying to also film a video and make sure I explain and show all the steps. Thanks for watching!

[@Engelhafen]

Gelatin should ALWAYS be added to water not the other way around. Let it stand to bloom then for a bit. Also 90% alcohol can be watered down to make 70% alcohol. Glycerin is also used to make explosives so that is why some stores keep it in the pharmacy.

[@JanelleNichol]

No, not ALWAYS. Not when you need a specific amount of dry ingredients but an unspecified amount of wet ingredients. I only need to add water to whatever consistency i desire, therefore the dry ingredients have to be added first because it will not matter how much water there is but it does matter how much dry there is. Also, I’m not baking.

[@suemcleod820]

U7

[@tanhafeez8176]

How much time should b given to settle

[@leelybulle6679]

Bonjour Je pourrais avoir le nom des ingrédients et les mesures please ? Trank you

[@gayathripkr]

This was awesome

[@JanelleNichol]

Thank you!!

[@TammyLeeW]

Why would you want the hello as thick as that? Uses?

[@JanelleNichol]

Not sure why you are asking- maybe you are not aware that this is to be used for craft purposes. Not eating.

[@lizzacorral8019]

Lo podrías subtitular en español

[@rockingguitar2050]

I made the medium size gelli plate and waited overnight and in the morning I tried to take it out of the glass plate and it was still wet and came all apart! I melted it again and will see if it works better with a few days to dry? What could be wrong? Rich

[@JanelleNichol]

+Rocking Guitar oh it should definitely be ready the next morning. Waiting a few days won’t help. There must be something that caused it to not “gel” enough. The one I made in this video, is still working great for me! Take a look at the measurements again, and also check the gel powder you used...maybe it’s old or it is not a good quality? That or there is too much other ingredients that is causing the gel to not work. I’ve made many different sizes of this as well but I used this recipe & then poured it into a bunch of molds and pans, rather than ratio the recipe down to a specific size. Hope that helps & let me know how it goes.

[@wendypalthingy5424]

Not enough Gelatine probably melt it and add more it should work ok

[@artactually5318]

Great video as I don't have a gel plate!

[@camsmom916]

Looks like a great way to make a gelli plate

[@sharonrobinson7648]

Great video. Thank you!

[@postalorphan]

I'll have to give this a try - I have a small 3x5 gelli plate, but it would be fun to have a really big one!

[@JanelleNichol]

Yes, I think my favourite size is the one just bigger than 8x10. That way an 8 1/2 X 11 paper can fit no problem.

[@barbararussell2318]

Thanks for sharing this idea!