How Does Hot Glue Gun + Gel Plate + Paint = Amazing Collage Papers?

[@eloradanan1837]

I learned more from this video about how to create collage papers when you don't have money for fancy stencils ! Thank you

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching and commenting. I do have two stencil making series I did after this video. You might enjoy them as well. 🥰

[@Katmcb-r5u]

Thank you Sherri for your tips with glue gun stencils! Will watch the videos ❤. Love you

[@Harper.s_Art]

I’ve ordered stencils, extremely cheaply, from Temu… I know the app is controversial, but for those of us on a very limited budget, it really helped me be able to get lots (probably 100?) of stencils for what 2-3 from a store or even Amazon would’ve cost

[@jamieherron8300]

I declare at this time, you need never express your comfort level regarding color choices. I absolutely LOVED every single one of your pulls. There were a few times I thought your next choice of color was w-r-o-n-g and I WAS PROVED WRONG EVERY TIME!!!!!!! I believe you have an inate talent for color choice and I bow before you!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Jamie. Thank you so much for your encouraging comment! I had to go back and watch this video myself to remember what I had done. I do love experimenting especially when the results are happy accidents. 🥰

[@smat2272]

I agree completely with Jamie and her comments on your colors. Great video! Thank you so much for sharing your talent, techniques and absolutely beautiful colors and results.

[@lindatoews5265]

I loved watching you work on these beautiful pulls, I was wondering how do you use them?

[@jenluvz2dance]

OH! MY! GOODNESS!!! Sherri, every single print you make is magical!!! I have watched a LOT of other channels on printmaking and by FAR yours is the BEST!!! Thank you :)

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Wow....that's hard to believe but Thanks so much! 😊

[@jenyoung6919]

I just got a gelli plate for Christmas and was looking for ideas and came across your video. What a great idea making your own stencils/templates using a glue gun. I learned quite a bit from watching this video …..thank you!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Congratulations on getting a gel plate! You're going to have so much fun with it....it's very addictive. I'm glad you found this video useful. 🥰

[@pennyrosejournals]

You may not feel confident with your knowledge as far as colour choices go but I think you have a natural eye for it. Loved everything you did. 😃

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. I'm working on it. 🥰

[@shayf8678]

Agreed. Color and composition are on point. Stellar ideas.

[@JaymaMalme]

The glue gun stencils are so cool! I love what you created.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you 😊

[@sarahcaitlyn88]

I love all the ways you can use hot glue guns! You can use your hot glue gun directly on canvas to add texture to your artwork also. I've been practicing that a lot. And when I don't like it I peel it off and it leaves a nice white outline (like a stencil) which is neat also. And I have been keeping them to use like this. 🤭😍

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

That is such a great idea. I love the "happy accidents" of art.

[@estherbrightman9338]

This video is going in my save file. Thank you for taking us through your explorations with glue gun and gel plate, what a wonderful share. I will be able to refer back to your video as I am definitely going to have a go. I loved all those shimmering colours I think you actually have quite an eye for colour. Thank you for sharing this, love it, love it, love it!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Esther. Thank you so much! I do love color, metallics and a little shimmer. 🥰

[@lesleywells3497]

Those colors are amazing! And also- some of these prints are stunning!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Lesley. Now I just need to be able to bring myself to cut them up for collage 😆🥰

[@michaelgallen1333]

I was just your 1000 th like. I have never seen that before. I love your work. I am new to gel printing but you have given me some great ideas. Thanks. xxx

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Wow! I never have either! Thank you for watching, liking, and letting me know. I'm glad you've found some inspiration. 🥰

[@smellyrhinostudio]

Great fun! I always prefer to use my own original stencils for my art--it just feels more me! I'm so glad to see your fun technique! Bravo!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! Yes I agree and know how you feel. It does feel more authentic and expressive to use your own work. I feel the same way about creating my own papers and digital collage. 🥰

[@mariepodojil7531]

Thanks for sharing your designs and playing with texture and colors. Loved it❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thanks so much 😊

[@MMC37]

You have got me interested in the gel plate….beautiful work! Metallics look fun!❤️

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much for watching. I hope you’ll try it out.

[@rosemariesitko2204]

Outstanding. Beautiful. I will be trying the glue gun stencils on my gel pad. You are an excellent teacher. Thank you

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Have fun! 🥰

[@nitawray1125]

I love your homemade hot glue gun stencils! 💙I am inspired by your creativity!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! I hope you give it a try. 🥰

[@morningdewgarden7432]

This video has shown me some methods and techniques that I have never seen exactly that way and I really like your results! This has given me a lot of ideas to try and even share with others! So, thank-you for the great video! I am going to try some of these ideas today!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! I'm glad you have found some new inspiration. You'll have to check out my stencil making series as well: kzbin.info/aero/PLLZLDkP8ZTq3bcQLnOVJ-NrfjYCPhP4PA 🥰

[@sharonb.7867]

My KZbin feed sent me your video and I am sooo happy! ❤ Thank you for creating and sharing. I just bought 2 gel plates I purchased on ebay. I was supposed to get one like I ready had. The gal had sold it and sent me 2 ~ a thinner 8 x 12 one and one with hearts all over!! I have old acrylic paints and brayers - I can't wait to play!! Thank you again!!!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Wonderful! Welcome to my channel! You will have so much fun....I'm warning it's extremely addictive. 🥰

[@patsykillingsworth9549]

I had so much fun watching you! Thank you so much.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

All I can say is…… SIMPLY FABULOUS! Thanks for the great tutorial. Love this video.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 🥰

[@susanasilva2737]

Love them all. It was a surprise to find you KZbin channel. Thanks for share 😊❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Welcome! Thanks so much! 😊

[@suehughes1481]

Black Flash and Black and White are perfect!!!!!

[@caroloconnor1688]

Thank you for all the great info. The tool you use to rub is called a baron. Why are your pages shiny? Is it the light or the paper?

[@dotmorton4540]

Dot from Derbyshire UK Thank for this video, it's one of the best I've ever seen. I loved the hot glue stencils, and your color combination is exquisite. I'm glad I found you and I look forward to viewing your other videos. Lots of love from the UK, Dot x.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Welcome Dot! Thank you so much for the lovely compliment. 🥰❤️

[@sandracook9600]

For just experimenting I personally thought you were phenomenal. That was awesome and you seem to have a sixth sense. Very nice. Very well done. Thank you for sharing.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! It's always fun to experiment 😊.

[@chrissimmons3856]

This is a game changer for me !! Thank you so much!!!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@geonrose]

great ideas, thanks for sharing! easy to watch videos, great job.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Rose! Thanks for watching and for your comment. 🥰

[@frankierichards9176]

This is amongst the best gel plate printing videos I have seen. The glue gun stencils and masks are fantastic, love the way you put the colours together. Gorgeous prints I wish you lived near me so we could have a printing session together. Thank you for your time 🥰🙏💐

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! Maybe I do….where are you?

[@frankierichards9176]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign Somerset UK x

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

😂 that would be a little far for me.

[@betagolchin]

wow this video was amazing! I loved your use of colours and gradients and I learned so much about creating custom stencils and masks! thanks so much for sharing your knowledge like this!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful! 😊

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

Sooo cool!!! What a great idea to make your own stencil mark-making tools. Your papers are beautiful!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Danielle. Thank you! I hope you'll check out my series on stencil making. There are two playlists, Stencil Making 101 for a deep dive into the basics and then Stencil Making 2.0 using different software to create designs. Then I hope to do some gel printing videos as well. 🥰

[@donnaterrell938]

Enjoyed watching your process. Love the gel press prints, always a fav. Your prints are very nice.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Donna. Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm glad you like this. ☺️

[@orkafreytag7665]

Soo pretty...once you start, you will get addicted to it-specially with the metallics ! Thank you for your inspiring video !

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Orka. Yes! I am already very addicted and especially to metallics! 🥰

[@bornwithbsguards]

I'm like you with enjoying the grungy more organic prints 🙌

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Right?! So much fun doing these....I love how you never know what you're going to get. ❤️

[@bornwithbsguards]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign you know that's exactly why I'm enjoying this. No 2 alike 😁🙌

[@Ann-eh7ii]

So much fun to watch. I definitely want to try this.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

It is really fun. It's hard to stop once you start so give yourself plenty of time ☺️

[@1149larue]

Absolutely gorgeous! I learned a lot. Thank you so much.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching. Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@kathybellamy5207]

These are all amazing! What a great variety of collage papers!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@laurencelz]

Sherri, absolutely flabbergasted by the work you pulled! I see backgrounds, I see inspiration. This is a save vid. I lost my way with gelli printing I hope this pulls me into that realm of experimentation again. Thank you ! 46: 46:50

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you're feeling inspired.

[@darlenegreen1089]

I'm new to your channel, and I'm not really sure how you colored the glue after you did your design. if you could fill me, i'd sure appreciate it.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

@@darlenegreen1089 The color I think you're referring to was not added to the glue. It's just a result once you use them on your gel plate with paint. They were glue stick color until I used them. Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@sagepremoe1565]

Nice! I especially like the last two you did with the more natural colors. Your explanations were thorough which is SO helpful!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much. Glad it was helpful! 🥰

[@pipsmommy]

Just beautiful!b I bookmarked this video for my future reference. TFS

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Awesome! Thank you! I hope you enjoy watching. 🥰

[@robynguinn8941]

Gorgeous papers...I like to add acrylic inks to my acrylic paints on the plate, creates some beautiful effects, however, I can't wait to incorporate metallics after watching you create.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Robyn! I have some acrylic inks but I'm not sure I've ever tried them on the gel plate. Thanks for the tip. 🥰

[@deannfrey3469]

I am obsessed with this idea. I love the square/rectangle ones.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching. ❤️

[@shahirahabib2947]

Wonderful idea😊I’m definitely trying this . Thank you for all your artistic efforts ♥️

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching Shahira and for you comment 🥰

[@sharonblac]

Sherri: I love your creativity in using hot glue for organic shapes. I also incorporate glue on my painting and when I typed it in the search box I got your video! Thanks you!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching and commenting 🥰

[@LeighPogue]

Very pretty prints from those cool masks you created. Loved the color combos too

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thanks so much 😊

[@joaneklein4280]

Nice stencils you made and nice prints from them!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thanks so much 😊

[@chrissiebury5339]

Thank you for an inspiring and informative video 😊.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. I'm glad you found it useful. 🥰

[@3rdeyeopen802]

Looks like a bunch of fun! Will be trying this very soon 😁👍❤️

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

It is so much fun...once I get started I have a hard time stopping. 🥰

[@3rdeyeopen802]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign lol, I resemble that comment 😂

[@rhondareed3002]

This looks so fun and easy to do! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

It really is! If you're interested in stencil making, you might want to check out my two playlists: Stencil Making 101 and Stencil Making 2.0 🥰

[@margaretpinsent6388]

Love these! And your prints came out beautifully

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! I haven't posted a new video in awhile. I've been making more stencils and playing with the gel plate so I hope to have more to show soon. 🥰

[@margaretotvos152]

Awesome! 💖💖💖💖💖💖 Love it! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching Margaret. I appreciate your comment and am happy you've been inspired! 🥰

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Thank You for sharing a WONDERFUL video, packed with insights and skills. Lots of juicy creativity as well. 👌♥️‼️Toom@CapeTown

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@patriciasullivan4212]

Loved watching you play with your colors and great stencil/masks you created!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@junerobbins6871]

I love watching you make such beautifully prints with your jell pad. 😂

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Sherri, I really really enjoyed watching you create all these wonderful and amazing papers with the gelliplate and your mask/stencils from the glue gun. I really really love ❤❤❤❤ them all, I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much and Welcome! I hope you'll check out my two playlists Stencil Making 101 and Stencil Making 2.0 which I think you'll enjoy as well. I also just finished a little series on coffee staining papers with 5 new videos. Enjoy! ❤️

[@barbarahenn-pander5872]

Perfect combos. Saved to Pinterest!!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

I'm so glad you liked it! 😊

[@RamoArt]

I love this idea and the prints you made. I feel inspired to get up out of bed and burn through a couple of glue sticks! I have some ideas for Easter themed stencils.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. That's a great idea! Have fun creating 🥰

[@celiawilson6448]

Very inspirational! Love the effects you are getting with your stencil/masks.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much!

[@lisamclain2549]

Really great video! I’m still learning about how the colors work when layered so seeing what you used and then the results is especially helpful. Thank you!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful. 😊

[@sheripalmer3192]

I love these! Genius idea! Thank you for sharing this brilliant idea and your tips! ❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@ASMRA33]

So glad I found your very cool channel... This is fantastic:)

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting 🥰

[@zefugainspe]

These are gorgeous!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. 😊

[@sunshine7789]

I love the black flash and want to try the iridescent gel medium. Thanks.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for your comment. I've been hooked lately on the metallics and adding the iridescent gel to any color gives me that same sort of sparkle. ❤️

[@Rosiescreativewings]

Love the prints you created.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you 😊

[@JessicaKarsten-z7t]

Such an awesome idea to do the hot glue DIY stencils!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@SleepyCatCottage]

Love gelli prints and have used them in many of my collages. The glue gun stencils have great appeal. Your tutorial was excellent and i learned lots. Thank you.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting 🥰

[@heloneida.Toronto]

They are all gourgeous, although I have a soft spot for black and white, vintage and green, I loved them all😮

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@rhondaw7792]

Beautiful I love this idea. Thank you 💖💖💖

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Rhonda. Thank you for watching! 😊

[@s.k.1091]

Thanks for some interesting ideas! Personally, I don’t like that Constant horrible noise your kind of brayer makes ….. so I only use the Speedball brand, which is super quiet :-)

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

I’m glad you’re enjoying the video! Thanks for the tip on the brayer!

[@okaybaby8846]

My goodness you are such and inspiration and motivate me to start expressing myself and creating again

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear you are inspired. ❤️

[@myrahunter131]

I think you said you weren’t very good or didn’t know enough about color combinations and stuff like that and I just got to tell you I love what you’re doing. I love the effects you’re getting on it. Think you are wonderful! And I’m an art teacher lol.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Wow! Thank you Myra. That means so much coming from an art teacher. Thank you for watching and your comment. 🥰

[@jeankeppler7405]

Absolutely love this and I am definitely going to give this a try! Thanks for sharing!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and commenting. ❤️

[@lisamclain2549]

My gosh, those are gorgeous papers and I’m going for the glue gun asap! Thanks so very much.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! Happy Creating! ❤️🥰

[@lisamclain2549]

Thanks You too! ❤@@heartandsoulfuldesign

[@timh7246]

Just beautiful. Gonna try with some wet strength tissue paper as well as rice paper. Goal will be to cut each & use as card fronts. Thanks for your demo of so many beautiful color combos!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching! Have fun! ❤️

[@bornwithbsguards]

Im not rven halfway through and your prints are fabulous, im just learning and your video is fantastic. I love you shared your hot glue stencils!!! I'm thrilled! ❤ I also love metallics. But that iridescent medium is an eye opener,! Thank you so much really enjoying this and how you explain. New sub! I love doing these too. So much fun. Yours are beautiful 🙌

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much! I'm hoping to do more videos like this soon. 🥰

[@bornwithbsguards]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign 💕❤️🙌

[@genaveve9376]

You are very good at gelli printing, Sherri! I've tried it a few times but without success. This looks very contemporary, which seems like a different direction for you. I like it.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Genaveve. Yes I like trying lots of different styles. I guess I've always been a bit eclectic. I hope you'll keep trying. It's lots of fun and very addictive and forgiving. You can always just keep adding layers until you get something you're happy with. You'll have to check my video with my tip for when you think you don't like your prints. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYPQZIWBm7Rrq6s 🥰

[@veronicastewart1112]

My efforts haven't been spectacular either. This gives me a new direction, so we'll see.......

[@wmwilkinson1]

I have that round tool and I use that on large items I have glued down to smooth them out also. The papers were all turning out so pretty!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thanks for the tips! I'm glad you enjoyed this video. 🥰

[@MissDeeDickson]

You are amazing ❤!! Your glue gun stencils and gel plate prints are so cool😂!! Are you an artist? I've been doing this for years and I can't do what you did!! Thank you for sharing!! 😊❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you so much. I'm more of a "maker/crafter" and don't consider myself a fine artist. 🥰

[@christineoosthuizen4388]

Thank you for sharing! You are smart and talented and inspired us with a new idea!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@EKsunny-d3u]

Thanks for sharing.. a tip for 41:44 for example... if you want to pull that paint causing a white spot , don't pull the paper from the plate any further: put some acrylic medium onto that paint with a brush or your fingers, put back the paper and leave to settle it onto the paper just as with a normal print .. it will fill the white gap.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for the tip. 🥰

[@beejayoung1546]

Love these. Definitely will try making the hot glue stencils. Thanks for sharing.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. Have fun creating! 🥰

[@reneecochran7563]

Just came across your channel, I really enjoyed your video. I am a gel plate printer too and I'm always experimenting with color - trial and error but so much fun. Thanks for sharing.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Renee! I know what you mean...I love experimenting with the gel plate because it's always a surprise and so addictive. 🥰

[@corinnef.9324]

J’ai adoré votre démo.merci pour votre partage.ces essais sont très reussis

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Merci d'avoir regardé et commenté. Je suis heureux que vous l'ayez apprécié. ❤️

[@lindatoews5265]

Oh my goodness I loved this video and I have to follow you, thanks so much!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. I'm ready to play with my gel plate again...it's been awhile. ☺️

[@juliennebrendadevos6004]

My favorite was the kast with the gold and im definetly trying the glue stencills

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching. Happy Crafting! ❤️

[@bornwithbsguards]

That print you pulled @37:00 is lit

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. 🥰

[@weluvchina]

Thank you so much! I love this new craft - excited to get started.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching. You will have so much fun! 🥰

[@deborahneumann9162]

Really VERY nice designs!! And the colors are FABULOUS! (:

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you Deborah! Since this video I've gone on to learn how to make stencils. I hope you'll check out my series on stencil making 🥰.

[@deborahneumann9162]

@@heartandsoulfuldesign Most definitely! (:

[@lindacallaway2253]

Thanks, very cool! I’ll have to try the hot glue masks.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching! You should try it. Have fun! 🥰

[@laurelarnold4198]

Time to get out my gelli plate again!! So fun!!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Yes it is! Give yourself plenty of playtime because it's really addictive once you get going you won't want to stop. 🥰

[@lauradenhart3034]

You are so creative!! Can't wait to get my glue gun out again! Thanks so much🥰🥰

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you for watching. Have fun! ☺️

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

This is really cool. Making me want to get my gelli plate out. 💕

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Oh you should! It's so much fun. 🥰

[@LoriPeace]

I'm so glad to see you making your own stencils, and getting texture from the grunge on your brayer. I get a little bit frustrated with videos of artists using placemats and things like that that they find at the dollar store, which is basically copying someone else's art which they have not given you permission to copy! When you purchase a stencil, you're at least using someone else's art that they have given you permission to use, but you're still using someone else's art. I love the idea of finding ways to make my own. That may be a hot take, but that's my opinion. And oh that pull, the one that came up at 33:28, that is so beautiful!! My favorite so far easily. And I love the pull at 42:30, but I'm curious why your paint bubbled at that point after all the other paint that you had put down? I'm not sure if bubble is the right word but it's like your gel plate was still oily. The result is beautiful - I actually love the little cells that it made - but I'm curious why it did that when I didn't see all the previous layers of paint doing that. For reference, I'm very new to my gelli plate so I'm still learning why it does the things that it does.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. I know what you mean. Without watching it back I’m going to guess that I used a cheaper paint that had more water content. I never really mind when things react in a weird way because it just gives it another layer of interest and texture. Thank you for watching and commenting 😊

[@artiste335]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! 😊

[@allisonjames2923]

Will definitely be trying some glue stencils like these. And did you know that if you create a texture on your brayer by going over your stencils/masks/texture items while you’ve got wet paint on your brayer, you can transfer the texture & paint further down your gel plate or onto some roll off paper. Although if you do it on paper, make sure you’ve got a few folded sheets underneath your roll off sheet to get the best transfer 😊

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Hi Allison. Thank you and yes I have done that with my brayer. I just love playing with my gel plates and trying out different ways to transfer. There's so much to learn. I'm just about to upload a long introduction to a new in depth series on making stencils. Another rabbit hole I've fallen down...😆

[@kathleensmith9307]

Thank you for an instructive video!!❤

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you'll check out my Stencil Making 101 and Stencil Making 2.0 playlists. They are best watched in order but have tons of information if you are new to making your own stencils. 🥰

[@peaceforall2761]

My favor blues and black and white, but they all are lovely.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you 🥰

[@DigsRetro]

I love your color choices and wonder if those are the same colors you wear? My skin, hair, and eye color make me a "spring," and I wear all of those same colors. I think you could use a hair dryer instead of a heat gun. Maybe not as quick but much safer. You can flatten the glue masks by putting them between parchment paper and ironing them.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. On a daily basis around the house I wear neutrals. However, I have an entire section of my closet with more colorful tops with lots of embroidery in these types of colors. I have had others recommend a hair dryer as well. I've continued to used my heat gun because it's always plugged in at my work table. I've never had an issue with it....maybe mine just doesn't get very hot or maybe it's because I keep it at a distance and keep it moving but I've never had any issues with using it. I love the idea to flatten the masks and will definitely try that. Thank you for the tip. ❤️

[@waboosje]

I love what you did. I have made these hot glue stencils in the past. Just made my first gelliplate and hope to be able to use it end of the day but will start with oxide inks.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. I love that you made your own gel plate. I bought the ingredients but haven't tried making my own yet. I also have not tried using oxide inks on my gel plate so I'll have to remember that next time I play with it. 🥰

[@lindz916]

#replay beautiful outcome! btw, a heat gun definitely wouldn't be recommended and will quickly ruin homemade gel plates even from a distance but a hairdryer on "cool" (most have a button or setting for this) is safe and will never damage your plate.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you! And thank you for sharing your advice about homemade gel plates and heat guns. I use mine all the time (at a distance and constantly moving) with my commercial gel plates and have never had any issues...but maybe my heat gun isn't very hot. ☺️

[@telenaeldridge3737]

What a fun idea! I can’t wait to try this. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

You're most welcome! I hope you try it and have lots of fun with it. 🥰

[@milliedk]

What a great idea, I need to make some... Great prints you got! You have probably already torn in to pieces ages ago, but the pul at around 33:30 made me think of Ukraine - I would do some sort of peace collage on it...

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thank you. I’ll have to check my stash and see if it’s still around. 😉

[@RozWilloughby]

fantastic...lots of great ideas...thank you.

[@heartandsoulfuldesign]

Thanks for watching!