How to Create Successful Image Transfers Using Gelli Printing

[@stefaniekappel]

I wanted to make you aware of the following: I did a lot of testing with inkjet printers instead of laser print copies. I have a Canon Pixma inkjet printer which uses a combination of pigment and dye ink. There are two methods for reliable image transfers: 1. Use brochure paper. 2. A fantastic cheap method I came across lately: just use plain paper. Use a black and white image (color converted to gray scale) and print it with your printer with normal, color (yes color ! settings). Press it onto your plate without any medium. Spray the back with water. Let it sit for a while. The water on the back of the paper will dislodge the ink. Peel the paper off and you will have a perfect transferred image. It might not work with every printer, but with printers such as Canon that use a combination of inks it works flawlessly

[@FroyleArt]

Wow! I will have to try this!! I would love to see what you transferred! 😍 cheers

[@stefaniekappel]

I posted the full procedure plus image on “Learn Gelli Plate Printing” on FB. I got hundreds of thumbs up for this post, that shows that there is a real desire to learn more about this method. Not sure how to share images with you?

[@jessiebrown3207]

When you're ready to transfer the image to another paper, do you need to add paint over the image to get it to release from the gelli plate, or how does that work?

[@stefaniekappel]

@@jessiebrown3207 yes. Let it first dry on the gelli plate and then lift it with paint or medium..

[@CelestialLunaMoth]

Thanks so much for this tip. Are you on YT or TT? I’m not on FB much anymore ❤

[@lindahitchcock5714]

Excellent tutorial. One of the best and comprehensible tutorials I've viewed. A great teacher.

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you much appreciation, cheers Froyle

[@michellewormuth9919]

Came here to say the same thing. Bravo!

[@michellewormuth9919]

I’m so glad you wiped out something in your black paint. I have an Australian shepherd and he’s with me all the time… fur is unavoidable

[@JudiChristopher]

YES... She is an excellent teacher...

[@KimSJoy]

Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@FroyleArt]

So much fun! 😍

[@JoseCruz-ds6ko]

Greeyings from San Juan, Pueto Rico! Despite thr variables, the general clarity of the transfers were superb. Thank you for the insignt.

[@FroyleArt]

So much fun! Thank you! 😘

[@robynpeltier9858]

That blue one!! 😍

[@tamouse]

Goodness!! This is *so* lovely!! Watched the class on Skillshare, too, so helpful ❤

[@FroyleArt]

So much fun! 😘 Happy creating, cheers

[@siiiriously3226]

Well explained, filmed & narrated! Thanks!!

[@FroyleArt]

Thanks so much I love it! 😍 cheers!

[@elisesterling9634]

So good. I’ve watched twice now. I just got my (geli ?) plate and some new acrylics! I’m going to work with it for the first time tomorrow!

[@FroyleArt]

Woop woop! All the best! 👍🏼 cheers Froyle

[@noemid1458]

Thank you so much for sharing your awesome videos with us🌺💚🌺

[@FroyleArt]

Thanks so much! 😘 cheers!

[@lisabakke9280]

Outstanding! You are a magnificent teacher and so glad I have found you ❤️

[@FroyleArt]

What a fabulous response! Thank you so much! 😘💕

[@KathyBrooksArt]

One of the finest tutorials I've seen. Thanks so much!

[@FroyleArt]

Thanks for joining me! I love it! 😍 cheers Froyle

[@createart2iowa]

You are amazing with monoprints! Thank you for a great video!

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you! Cheers 😘👍🏼

[@sabrinaalderson5452]

Excellent tutorial, explained beautifully, great pace to observe . Thank you.

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you! 😘 I love it! 😍 happy creating, cheers

[@bonchauvin5744]

You are the best teacher ever! I’m finally getting a good understanding of the steps for gelli printing. As always, your enthusiasm inspires me. Even my husband is itching to try this! Lol.

[@FroyleArt]

Haha! Thank you so much! Cheers Froyle

[@colleenmckenney6500]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you.

[@FroyleArt]

Cheers! 😘

[@janicehobbs7023]

Fantastic teacher and I felt happy watching this video, such a positive vibe.

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you! 😘 cheers!

[@itsmeiamb]

Beautiful, inspiring, easy to understand and best of all, encouraging for newbies!:) thank you

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you! 😘❤️ cheers

[@gr3gthomson]

Great video, really enjoyed watching the whole process and the results were beautiful! This is the first time i've ever seen this method for transferring images, thank you for such an informative excellent tutorial!

[@FroyleArt]

Thank You so much! 😘 Cheers Froyle

[@nicola_durrant_art]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video....one of the best I've watched so far.

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you so much! 😍 it’s such fun! 👍🏼 cheers Froyle 😘

[@scottwittenburg253]

Excellent!! Thanks so much for this wonderful tutorial - I've slaved over this process for weeks but picked up some tips here I think are really going to help!

[@FroyleArt]

That's so great! Happy creating! Cheers

[@cindycreateforlife]

Your videos are so good, very relaxed and really fun! I have tried a few times to transfer but not much luck! At least you have piqued my interest to try again with your encouragement. I wish I could just take a 24 hr flight to New Zealand and make art together!🤣🤣🤣🤣. Long way from Ontario, Canada!💕🇨🇦

[@FroyleArt]

Oh Canada! How beautiful 😍 yes it will be grand when we can travel again! 👍🏼 I have found colour laser copies to work the best!!! Cheers Froyle

[@takezzo]

Pretty cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@FroyleArt]

So much fun! 😘 cheers!

[@bindermagdalena4510]

Wow, this is a mistery work. I love IT.

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you so much! 😘 cheers Froyle

[@karenwarren4498]

Fantastic video! The best at details!

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you, I will be adding some more! Cheers!

[@traceyhilder3426]

Fabulous I’ve only ever seen monatone printing grest seeing a colour printing

[@FroyleArt]

Thanks so much 😊 Cheers Froyle

[@CelestialLunaMoth]

Thank you so much for this tutorial ❤

[@FroyleArt]

Happy creating! 😘 cheers

[@fabrictwist9180]

Beautiful prints. Learning so much from your channel.

[@FroyleArt]

How fabulous! 😘 happy creating! 😍 cheers Froyle

[@laurawgarts]

Very helpful video! The correct pace and explained so well for a beginner like myself! Thank you! 🙂

[@FroyleArt]

So glad it was helpful, happy creating! Cheers Froyle

[@denasewell]

FYI Using a Gelli Plate to make "transformative art" is legal and not subject to copyright. Andy Warhol's estate was sued and the case was thrown out due to "Transformative Art" falls under the First Amendment right to free speech as is an expression in the US at least..Andy Warhols famous prints of Cambell's Soup was not an imposter that the average person would not think the print was an actual advertisement from the Cambell's Soup company because of the crazy bright colors transforming the original image into art.

[@FroyleArt]

So cool! Thanks, cheers!

[@lyndseyanne4022]

I often want to use decoupage from napkins in my art and bought quite a few and then found out i cant use them if i want to sell my art work which was really irritating. Do you think that applies here too?

[@denasewell]

That is simply not true as using napkins to decoupage something is considered "Transformative" and not subject to copyright as someone who does upcycling I am very sure of te law with regards to copyright and selling my art.@@lyndseyanne4022

[@RichardFriendartist]

Warhol's estate was sued and lost. Look up Prince. Not trying to be argumentative but the did lose the case and were ordered by the Supreme Court to pay over $,20,000

[@JudiChristopher]

@@lyndseyanne4022 That is Bull... I used decoupage napkins all the time in my art... Who told you that???? YOU CAN USE Napkins for Decoupage Art... NOW... if you claimed the napkins were your original art... NO

[@joycolville3438]

Gosh you work cleanly, I seem to be the most untidy with paint drips and finger marks etc...will start using way less paint like you said. Hi from Australia neighbour❤

[@FroyleArt]

Hello neighbor! Oh I have to stay semi tidy or I can’t stand it!! 😆😂 I still always use way too much paint!! 😘 cheers!

[@unchota]

Thank you for this amazing video!

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you for your response!

[@JudiChristopher]

Thank you for sharing this great video

[@FroyleArt]

Cheers 😘

[@nelsonartmnelsonartn908]

I’m new…. Love the artwork. Thank you for the techniques. You are so much fun to watch. Good on you.

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you so much! 😘 I just love it! 👍🏼

[@PenelopeRose238]

So freaking cool!

[@FroyleArt]

Love it! 😍 Happy creating, cheers

[@lindseywarren44]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you. I ADORE gel printing but have yet to try to do this technique. You make it look easy and I am inspired and excited to give it a go! I'm recovering from an injury and cannot paint right now. I am so grateful to you and other wonderful artists on YT for keeping my creative spark alive. Thank you so much! Love & Bless

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you so much 😘 all the best with your healing, cheers Froyle

[@susane945]

Really good tutorial. I love how your prints turned out! Thanks for sharing with us! ☺️🌸

[@FroyleArt]

My pleasure! 😘 Thanks for joining me! 😘

[@ladyfogue]

Oh wow, you make it look so easy 😱 Think beside the callenge of not to much paint... i have many more 🤣 first i have to make some pre-painted rice papers ... or copy .. i was surprised that the paint was still wet enough to make the print. Thank you Froyle ♥️ love this first vid. Will watch the others too cause they are very informative / great lesson ♥️

[@FroyleArt]

Happy creating!! 😘 cheers Froyle

[@Pat_Rick_1871]

Thank you ! Clear explanation ! Dry baby dry ! 😄

[@FroyleArt]

You are welcome 😊 haha! Cheers Froyle

[@tierleybarbosasilva7393]

WONDERFUL!

[@FroyleArt]

So much fun! 😍 cheers

[@minkaf4243]

Excellent! Thank you! ❤

[@FroyleArt]

Happy creating! 😘 Cheers Froyle

[@ckd2114]

Wow, very cool. thank you for the great demonstration.

[@FroyleArt]

So glad you enjoyed it! It’s only a small part of the full art class on Skillshare, join me there for many more adventures! Cheers Froyle

[@deborahneumann9162]

Just stumbled upon your channel when looking at how to do transfers onto tissue paper. Wow! Your technique works BEAUTIFULLY! Thank you! I also like how ENCOURAGING you are for someone just learning. You are a GREAT Teacher!!!! (:

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you 😘 I absolutely love this technique ❤️ let me know if you have any problems, don’t forget it has to be a colour laser print 👍🏼 cheers

[@landsirenmcpherson2793]

You get some fantastic transfers and prints!

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you I just love this technique! 😍👍🏼

[@54p23]

Nice job ! I will try ! You can also use Thinner to transfert laser printing😉

[@FroyleArt]

Happy creating! 😘 Cheers Froyle

[@The-Powertree-Alchemist]

Thank you so much. This was so helpful

[@FroyleArt]

So glad! 😘 happy creating! Cheers!

[@deborahghiselli2020]

Really GOOD tutorial! You make it look so easy! Thanks! 😊

[@FroyleArt]

So much fun! 😘👍🏼

[@deborahghiselli2020]

@@FroyleArt have you ever done this technique with a scanned copy of a photograph?

[@ninasoftlyasmr4037]

Thank you so much for this, it's very clear, and being in real time is helpful

[@FroyleArt]

I love this technique! 😍 cheers Froyle

[@ninasoftlyasmr4037]

@@FroyleArt I just tried it again and it didn't work, I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I used a photocopy of an image and placed it on the ink but all the ink came up and didn't leave the image behind. I'm sure I'm missing something but I can't figure what. Sorry for being a pain! 😭

[@nancyloomis3046]

Nice! Thanks!

[@FroyleArt]

Cheers! 😘

[@angelinamacintosh5796]

Absolutely adored your tutorial!!

[@FroyleArt]

Oh that is fabulous! Thank you! 😘

[@JudiChristopher]

7:14 WOW Soooo Beautiful... This is so new to me... but I love it.

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you! 👍🏼

[@rovingrobe]

Love it!!

[@liztausch]

I love it!

[@FroyleArt]

So much fun! 😘 cheers Froyle

[@lel8870]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@FroyleArt]

Thanks 🤗 cheers Froyle

[@jharston2114]

Really enjoy your tutorials. Wanting a recommendation on which laser printer to buy. Thanking you in advance.

[@FroyleArt]

Hi there, I don’t know which one to buy because I don’t have a home laser printer! I go to an office shop for my prints! 😘 cheers!

[@mariorodriguez5999]

Excellent tutorial. It is very valuable how well structured it is, and your diction. You are a good teacher!!

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you! 😃 cheers Froyle

[@Print229]

WOW! Thank you! Do you think this would transfer onto fabric?

[@FroyleArt]

I think it could! 👍🏼 Happy creating! Cheers! 😘

[@rachaelsas]

Thank you for this very useful tutorial! Can you tell me what type of paper the laser jet printer uses? I am new to this and have read that it’s not a good idea to use glossy or photo paper on the plate. Thank you for any advice x

[@FroyleArt]

Yes that’s right, DON’T use photo paper on your gel plate. I get colour laser prints on standard paper from my local office shop 👍🏼 I have a few videos on this technique so check them out, all the best, 😘 cheers Froyle

[@JudiChristopher]

Sooo BEAUTIFUL The Prints... are they laser or inkjet? Does it matter?

[@JudiChristopher]

Laser print image... (end of the video).

[@FroyleArt]

Yes it matters! Must be good quality laser print copy! 👍🏼😘 cheers

[@JudiChristopher]

@@FroyleArt Yes Ma'am... Thank you so much

[@LyndaHampton-po3qj]

Well done fellow kiwi! Thanku

[@FroyleArt]

Love it! 😍 thank you! 😘 cheers

[@jaimiegordon2065]

what kind of color laser printer do you recc? thank you, I think this is the best tutorial

[@FroyleArt]

I get my print copies from my local Stationary Warehouse, using the commercial laser printers, cheers Froyle

[@jcarson7574]

Awesome video! I just found out about this process and new to this. Is it just the special paint that is pulling the image off? It’s so cool. I want to start printing on tee shirts.

[@FroyleArt]

Your laser print copy is the most important part, cheers

[@serenaleaghgrace5023]

awesome

[@FroyleArt]

Thank you! 😘 cheers Froyle 👍🏼

[@shokatsuryoukoumei]

Thank you 😀

[@FroyleArt]

You're welcome 😊 Cheers Froyle

[@janetbaker9112]

Loved your tutorial, very informative.Where do you get the rice paper from please?

[@FroyleArt]

From Amazon! I typed in Chinese rice paper & bought a pack. At the moment I'm using Japanese calligraphy paper - amzn.to/3zvRiQI

[@AshleyMintz]

This is awesome! I took a class yesterday where we did image transfers on gelli plates but we used fluid acrylic paint, so it was very thin, and we used images from magazines. Are you using regular acrylic paint?

[@FroyleArt]

Yes I have used both successfully, as long as the paint layer is thin, all the best, cheers Froyle

[@CarlaJoffe]

great tutoturial. can you please tell me if toy can use any images or do they need to on a particular paper/printer?

[@FroyleArt]

Colour laser copy prints work best 👍🏼 cheers

[@dianaschon4185]

Hi, Froyle! I love your work! And love your laugh, it's very refreshing! I just bought a gelli plate a couple of days ago, wanted to try it but got the flu and wasn't able to do anything other than watch KZbin videos about how to use it. I wanted to ask you if textile paints work on gelli plates and if you tried to do laser image transfers onto textile? I'm a little scared to put textile paint on my brand new unused gelli plate :). Have you tried that? Thanks!

[@FroyleArt]

I haven’t tried it yet, but yes I am busting to give it a go!!! The paint should be fine! Happy creating! 😘 cheers Froyle

[@dianaschon4185]

Thanks! I will try it too! If it works, fine, if not, I'll try it again! :) Cheers from Romania! Love, Diana

[@lizvonborden4319]

This is SO FREAKING COOL! THANK YOU! Does it matter if the printed photo is inkjet or laser? Does the type of paper matter for the photo or the sheet you’re transferring to either one?

[@FroyleArt]

The print copy is the most important part of the process. This must be a laser copy & I have found colour laser copies to work the best 👍🏼 the paper you pull the print on is not as important 😍 and not too much paint! Cheers

[@anneliesfennema2175]

Wauw! Super

[@FroyleArt]

Happy creating, cheers 😘

[@cathleenconnellperkins804]

Thanks for this tutorial!! How do ink jet papers work rather than laser?

[@FroyleArt]

No it has to be a laser print copy! 😘 cheers Froyle

[@carovision]

What paper are you using for the print. Great demo!

[@FroyleArt]

Chinese rice paper! 👍🏼 cheers

[@kippo1983]

Great tutorial, thank you very much for it! Just a shirt question, i am new to this technique: Does is makes a difference which printer and which printer paper is used? I mean for pictures I want to transfer to the plate? Can you recommend a printer or paper?

[@FroyleArt]

I use colour laser copy prints from my local warehouse stationary, I don’t use a home laser printer 👍🏼 cheers

[@OneClipAtATime]

Love the video! What kind of paper are you using for your prints? Looks almost like wax paper of some sort.

[@FroyleArt]

It's Japanese rice paper, but you can use just ordinary copy paper, cheers

[@OneClipAtATime]

@@FroyleArt thanks for the quick response. Just got my Gelli plate today. There’s lots to learn.

[@nadaelbatran]

Thank you for this useful vedio.. please I want to ask if those colors are acrylic or wich type?

[@FroyleArt]

All acrylic paint, my fav is Liquitex Basics & Golden paints 👍🏼 cheers

[@cassandra3862]

Great demo! What kind of paper do you use please?

[@FroyleArt]

I love using Chinese rice paper or calligraphy paper, I bought it off Amazon, also white tissue, Cheers Froyle

[@nataljs]

Замечательное видео.🤩 Спасибо большое, что так подробно все показали, мне это очень помогло.

[@FroyleArt]

Thanks for joining me! Cheers Froyle 😘

[@evapabloscisneros7107]

Gracias por compartir tu trabajo y tus tecnicas.quetia peguntarte que tipo de pintura utilzas..lo he intentado con una acrilica y recorte de revista por no se ha transferido nada.muchas gracias!!❤

[@FroyleArt]

Magazines are difficult very hit & miss, I use colour laser copies 👍🏼 acrylic paint, but not too much! Cheers

[@sinjunart49]

Thank youuuuu

[@FroyleArt]

Happy creating! 😘 cheers!

[@estheralvarez-andersen1529]

Hi - Thank you so much for these classes! I have been trying to do this 2 weeks now and have had no success . Do you know what is the printer brand you are using? I have tried 2 different laser printers and not one transfer has worked.

[@FroyleArt]

I get my print copy from The Warehouse Stationary here in NZ, you have to shop around print shops to find the one that works. I tried an online print shop & they failed terribly! Good quality laser print is what you need 👍🏼 cheers Froyle

[@suzy_411]

Hi! Thanks for these awesome videos! QUICK QUESTION is there anything you/we can do with the negative image that originally use?

[@FroyleArt]

Yes, you can paint over it or stencil on it, use it in collage, cheers Froyle

[@linethibault6117]

Hello, Wonderful tutorial. What is the royalty free images website you are mentioning? thanks a lot

[@FroyleArt]

I like to use unsplash.com although there are a few 👍🏼 happy creating, cheers Froyle

[@jannoliver1434]

Wonderful tutorial! Wondering when using a gelli plate could tissue paper work? Just curious. Thank you!

[@FroyleArt]

Yes! Tissue paper works fabulous! I’ve been using it recently 😍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmXFYoqdhLCseas

[@annemohan9958]

What kind of paper are you using? Love your work - beautiful

[@annemohan9958]

I should have looked at the other comments 😆 I see you’ve used tissue paper

[@FroyleArt]

@@annemohan9958 I also use a lot of Chinese rice paper or calligraphy paper, I buy it from Amazon 👍🏼

[@imagefilmfeuerwehrjuchsen6973]

Thank you for this incredible tutorial! I'm wondering what kind of paper you are using to print the pictures on? I tried with standard paper and laser-printer, but it is not working. Could you give an advice?

[@FroyleArt]

I get colour laser copies from my local office shop on standard paper. The print copy is very important 👍🏼 cheers

[@imagefilmfeuerwehrjuchsen6973]

Thank you! I ordered some other paper. The one I have seems to soak too much. It takes the colour on the white and coloured areas. The Gelli Plate is always empty. I try out until I have it!

[@cogicube]

Very good tutorial. Does it work with photos printed with an inkjet printer? Thank you. Bonjour de France.

[@FroyleArt]

No, you need a laser print to work best, cheers

[@ginger451]

Thank you for your detailed demonstrations! I enjoy watching them and your creativity. I am wondering what kind of a print are you starting with for your image transfers? Is it an inkjet print? Also does the printout transfer better in black and white or color? Thank you 😊

[@FroyleArt]

I only use laser print copies and I have found colour works better than black & white, cheers Froyle

[@Jerisamona100]

@@FroyleArt you’ve answered my questions 🎉

[@meganmarts5769]

Ive never tried this geli printing but ive been seeing it every where. I used to do silk screening. Not so much photographes but mostly drawings and logos for my band. I would have to run the image into a computer to make it "camera ready" or "photo ready" (never was sure why it was called that) basically black and white only. No gray scale. Monochromatic. Thats what your print comes out as so i wonder if printing out the image that way first and then transferring it wouldn't give more control over the finished piece? Just a thought

[@FroyleArt]

Just use a laser copy & all will be well! 😘 cheers

[@MrRobby1]

This is really interesting. Does the print have to be from a LaserJet or will inkjet also work?

[@FroyleArt]

Only colour laser copy I have found to work this successfully 👍🏼 cheers

[@karlabmdz]

Any advice to clean the gelli plate after use ? And also types of paper or materials that work best for printing ? Thanks!!

[@FroyleArt]

I just like to use a damp cloth or baby wipes to clean the plate. I use Japanese rice paper or wet strength tissue. You can find info & links under my videos in the description, happy creating! Cheers!

[@karlabmdz]

@@FroyleArt Thanks Froyle!! :)

[@kristenwalsham1030]

Thanks for your great video! When you say ‘paint’, it is printing ink or acrylic paint? Thanks :) (p.s awesome to see this from a fellow Kiwi!)

[@FroyleArt]

Acrylic paint! 👍🏼 happy creating! 😘 cheers!

[@StefanoRho]

Great! But which kind of paper use ?

[@FroyleArt]

Colour laser copy on regular paper printed onto Japanese rice paper 👍🏼 cheers!

[@sheilamehd6057]

Good job! Can you please tell me why you use Japanese calligraphy paper and not just ordinary A4 paper? I'm new in this kind of art 😊

[@FroyleArt]

I like the feel of it. You can definitely use ordinary A4 copy paper! I'm always trying new papers! Happy creating, cheers

[@Jerisamona100]

Hi you 😍😍 I have a question for you. Did you use a laser printer for those printed pictures ??

[@FroyleArt]

Yes definitely! Colour laser prints work best! Happy creating! 😘 Cheers Froyle

[@janicemackirdy5450]

Just new to Gellie printing but received my gellie plate today and was excited to start. Your tutorials are excellent and very inspiring. Question...I am having no success at all in transferring the laser-printed image onto my pad. I have experimented with the amount of paint, different papers, etc. The images are not transferring. Any ideas as to why?

[@FroyleArt]

It will probably be your print copy. It must be a good quality laser print with strong contrast. I get mine printed at a office shop & I have found colour laser prints to work best 👍🏼 happy creating! Cheers Froyle

[@jeremiahpasternak]

Like yourself, i’m having zero luck with hi contrast photo copies from staples 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@huntressmma1822]

When I did print making in college my teacher always specified to use the Xerox copy machine when we did image transfers, as the toner would transfer the image much better rather than something like a jet or laser printer. Don't know if that helps for people having issues.

[@janeruthraphael4644]

Laser uses toner and transfers quite well whereas inkjet does not

[@ingriddean5333]

Could you tell me what kind of paper you are using to make your laser copies? I know we should not use photo paper. But the printer gave m too many options, like “regular”, “gloss”, “card stock”, “stationery”, etc. I chose “card stock” because I thought it would saturate moisture well, but it didn’t work at all. I’m picking up all the paint even though I waited for it to dry. I tried black and white image, and a color image….all the paint comes up and th image isn’t transferring to the plate. I’m an artist, but absolute beggi Dr with the telling plate. I love your video lessons!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@FroyleArt]

Are you using your own printer? Inkjet or laser printer? You need a good quality laser printer, as the toner resists the paint & makes it stick to the gel plate creating the transfer. I get my colour laser prints from an office shop. You could try running your copy through twice to build up the toner 👍🏼 cheers Froyle

[@ingriddean5333]

Am using a laser printer. I had my images printed at a professional print shop on a laser printer on card stock paper. I thought maybe it was the paper I used that caused the problem. Now I'm wondering if I'm doing something clearly wrong. I put thin layer paint on the gelli mat, immediately place laser image on plate, press well, and all the paint lifts up with no image left on plate. Could this be environmental issue and maybe I'm letting the paint dry too long or not long enough(?) I used the first method you showed on the video. I live in a warm, humid climate (Hawaii) and was working outside.

[@ingriddean5333]

Maybe the printer is lying to me (or incorrect) when they say these are laser prints? It seems like at least part of the image should be adhering onto the plate regardless of environment. This is so strange!

[@bindipark3872]

Just fabulous!! What paper do you use?

[@FroyleArt]

This one is Chinese rice paper but I also use a few others, there are links in the description under the video 👍🏼 cheers!

[@paulcolon465]

Do you have to first print the image on a laser printer? Can you use a regular jet print color printer like a Canon?

[@FroyleArt]

Definitely a good quality laser print, cheers Froyle

[@trish6150]

Hey there Froyle, are you using unwaxed lunch wrap to pull the prints - if so do you buy it as A4 precut or do you cut if yourself. I buy rolls and tear it off but would love to buy bulk A4 sheets? thanks Trish

[@FroyleArt]

I’m using white tissue! 👍🏼 no lunch roll! 😃

[@FroyleArt]

I also love using rice paper! 👍🏼

[@trish6150]

@@FroyleArt thanks lunch wrap is good but pain cutout up especially when I’m in the mood to play lol.

[@bonniebohn5998]

I love your technique and the best part seems to be that there is no wait time for drying. Is this because these are laser prints. I’ve been doing image transfers direct from fashion magazines and have to wait hours for it to dry and then have to use white paint to lift. What do you print these images on before you take it to the copy shop . Are these laser copies expensive? Bonnie in Wisconsin

[@FroyleArt]

I take my photos on a usb stick & they print them onto standard copy paper, colour works best & they cost $1.30 in New Zealand! 👍🏼

[@bonniebohn5998]

@@FroyleArt thank you for the ideas. Love your work.

[@mymai5859]

Great Idea saving images on a USB stick, then taking that to a copy centre/shop. If you don't have a USB stick you can attach your images to an email & ph the copy centre/shop for their address to email it to them. Keep a note of the exact time you sent it, so when you're there they can trace it back & print it off. If possible support local independent copy/printing shops as they often have specialised machinery not often found in chain stores. Also they tend to have a bit more time to give detailed advice if you have more complicated copying needs.

[@bonniebohn5998]

@@mymai5859 thank you