How to Gel Print? Managing the art of Gel Plate Printing. All My Tips plus making cards!! (970)

New to Gel printing? Can't get the hand of it? Here are MANY great tips for you in how I manage it. It is a WONDERFUL craft! Remember to keep it simple. Enjoy xx
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• Gel Press 5 x 7 REUSABLE GEL PRINTING PLATE 10810
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• Ranger Ink - Dina Wakley Media - Heavy Body Acrylic Paint - Gnarly
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• Ranger Ink - Dina Wakley Media - Heavy Body Acrylic Paint - Bodacious
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• Speedball Art Products - Hard Rubber Brayer - 4 inches
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• Gina K Designs - Stencils - Foliage
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[@janetcurtis701]

These prints are so pretty. Sometimes I see gel prints that are super “grungy” and that’s ok if that’s what you want, but it isn’t my style. I really like what you’ve done with these.

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Don't know how I missed this video Tash! I bought a gel press ages ago but have only used it once. Using stencils makes the prints so much more interesting! Many thanks.xx

[@monarchmelis]

I briefly looked but don't see anyone mentioning you have a spelling error in your title. I don't want others to not find you when looking for gel printing inspiration. In case no one told you today...you are an amazing artist/crafter...a true down-to-earth instructor. I return every time you put a new video out.

[@ilovescrapbooking]

"colored beautiful noise" LOVE! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@carolinebredeson4198]

Thanks for reminding us about gel-printing. It is all about “play,” as you say. No particular plans or expectations, right or wrong, just the joy of seeing what happens! Beautiful cards, BTW!

[@JessKing-xi4gt]

Aww Natasha! I love the way you use your Gel plate, and those designs are absolutely gorgeous. Love the ‘thank you’ card and the bird one too. Sometimes gel prints can look a bit arty or mixed media grungey for my taste, but it goes to show that I can do softer backgrounds or feminine designs. I need to stop feeling intimidated by my gel plate and get stuck in! Thanks for the inspiration as always 😊❤

[@kiwipommiegirl]

Love the cards made with your backgrounds too Tash,TFS,Ann.xx

[@beverlyball6403]

What a great idea having a background window cut out is, thank you Natasha! Lovely cards, I love the colour combo!

[@anniebrown2430]

Stunning! Might even try with the gel plate I've never used.. haha

[@michellewissler3013]

Stunning cards! So very lovely! I am a new subscriber and I love your videos! I am learning so much! You made using a Gel plate look so easy and fun! Thank you so much for sharing and all the work you put into every video! I'm recovering from knee replacement surgery and watching your videos definitely helped me through my recovery ☺️ Have a beautiful day 💖

[@NatashaFooteCreative]

ohh best of luck for your recovery! Hopefully, this surgery will make it better for you though! Welcome to my channel, and thank you for being here! xx Natasha

[@michellewissler3013]

@@NatashaFooteCreative 💖

[@judyhartmann3071]

I have a problem when using my gel plate! I don’t know when to stop! I love the beautiful simplicity of these cards! Thank you for the encouragement to use my plate and “ go for gold”!

[@lorettafritz6992]

I make cards and sometimes add a sentiment later. I have a slot for "Ready to Finish" for when I need something fast.

[@maryswartzel2773]

I am guilty of having a Gel and have never used it. Thanks for the inspiration and a nudge to get it out and give it a go. ♥️

[@carloshaun7297]

I have at least 2 gel plates for a long time…still unused! This might get me going!

[@roxanneklinger3828]

Gel printing is not a craft for me, but I sure have enjoyed watching how your creative mind works. It's awesome and the cards are beautiful.

[@hilarygreek7830]

Stunning cards! Love the gel plate! I have SO much fun with mine.

[@michelegourd5742]

Natasha, thanks so sharing!! This was so very helpful!! I have one but have not used it !! Now I feel better about trying it out!!

[@lindadunstall1790]

Hi Natasha 🥰🦘🦘 I love what you did with stencils on the gel plate. Both cards are fabulous.🏆💐🙏

[@tracylee4442]

That’s a really good idea to make an aperture to give you an idea of where to cut your print

[@bronwinbent586]

Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing and reminding me that I have a gelli plate and I shouldn’t be afraid to use it.

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

Your gel prints are so pretty. I love how they turned out.

[@juliemcshanag2167]

Love my Gelli Plate. It’s so much fun. I’ve actually just pasted some prints to a canvas this morning.

[@deniseledbetter6091]

I have a gel plate and I finally got it out last year. I always thought it would be hard to use. I started experimenting with it and my granddaughter tried it with me. It was nice just to mix colors and use my stencils. My granddaughter liked it too because as she said there are no rules to make it perfect

[@baboo7192]

I love your Gelli prints and cards!❤

[@theresaz2023]

Very timely! Was just thinking I needed to get mine back out. The Thank you is my favorite!

[@brooksdogdays]

Loving your cards and the hand drawing too!

[@maureenhadfield9315]

Really enjoyed this video as i needed some help with my gel plate backgrounds. I usually end up with mud. So thank you Natasha 😊 x Much appreciated your help today x

[@sallytibbits7468]

Thes are beautiful and bright Natasha..love them 😍

[@bonnieisabelle3641]

You have inspired to dig out my gel plate and stencils. It has been way too long since I have used it. Thank you for your videos

[@dianeboling4558]

Beautiful cards! I have been wanting to try the gel plate. I do believe you have convinced me❤️😊

[@NatashaFooteCreative]

They are very fun...and addictive though! Happy crafting!

[@qtem1]

I purchased gel plate a few mths back but haven’t been game to use it as I don’t own any acrylic paints. Thank you for showing me a few basic techniques to start me off. 😊

[@cherewharry]

When it comes to using what is at hand, your creative imagination has no limits. Bravo!

[@schwarzekatz602]

Gorgeous ❤ like to see more cards with geli plate

[@patriciacasnovsky4209]

I have a brand new gel plate that I have had for a year or more. I need to give it a try but I get intimated by it. You made it look so easy. I will have to give a try. Thank you for sharing your gift of card making with me. Blessings!

[@lyndaharris9711]

Beautiful cards. Thanks Natasha.

[@amyfouts9781]

Thank u Natasha. I love the idea of having a rectangle cut out template 2 put on top of your gel prints 2 c where u want 2 cut 4 a card. Beautiful cards. Have a great, blessed day.

[@candypalladino1348]

Hi Natasha 👋 from Kentucky 🇺🇲 Awesome design work! 👍 Love your jellplate papers. ❤ The cards are both Beautiful. Wow! 😁 Thanks for sharing your ideas, inspiration, and talent. 😃 Happy New Year! 🥂 Happy Crafting ✂️ God Bless You and Keep You Safe 🙏

[@sharonb.7867]

I love this video so much I am back again! I love your channel

[@brianmoyse6980]

Wow how pretty love the way you make it look so easy, you are so creative

[@tracylee4442]

You could add sentiments to your stash so people could “shop” those too, in addition to the plain card fronts

[@RobinsCardNest]

Thank you for this tutorial. I have gel plates and never quite knew how to use them.

[@carriecorbin1502]

Beautiful beautiful ❤

[@zeldaackerman4394]

Very creative and awesome you are Natasha x

[@julieagar4483]

They are gorgeous. ❤

[@CanadianQueenmagenta]

Natasha, you've given me the courage to play with my brand new gel pad. Thank you for that. I agree with you on the sentiment issue. I rarely add sentiments because they limit the use of a beautiful card and so often cover up our gorgeous artwork. The person receiving the card pretty much knows that the card they received is for their birthday, Valentines Day or Easter etc. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into your videos. I love Monday, Wednesday and Friday because I know you'll be uploading. Hugs.

[@da1ofjoy]

Absolutely beautiful!🎉😊

[@jennylarrington948]

So glad you have shown some ideas for using gel prints. I have got a gel plate in mint condition as wasn't sure how to use it. Wasn't sure if you wait for paint to dry between coats and before lifting the prints. Will have to have a play now 😊 thanks so much for your continued ideas and inspiration.

[@barbarahill6365]

Natasha, don’t put the plastic sheet on your gelli plate, you end up with the bubbles that don’t go away. Put a piece of copy paper on both sides to store, then put it in your clam shell. A gel plate expert Elizabeth St. Hillary (sure I butchered that!) has KZbin videos that really help. She worked for the Gellie plate company.

[@venitabucceri8435]

So lovely, Natasha ❣️

[@triciadavis3265]

They’re both gorgeous ❤

[@donnam5891]

Lovely prints and cards. I have problems stopping when I start on gelli printing 😂

[@kbutterflydreamskari]

Wow they are so stunning...and I have a gel.print ad haven't use it yet and ty for inspiration 🦋💜

[@cindyellis765]

Natasha, I’ve been watching your wonderful videos for. Few years now and always learn something and enjoy your creativity. I must say, your talent has really grown over the last couple of years. Love ya!

[@lindakitto8979]

Thank you for de- mystifying this technique.

[@isabelle7403]

Great gel print video, Natasha, you make it look easy and fun!

[@kayenash5481]

They are stunning 😃

[@paxi37]

Thanks Natasha. I needed a push to use mine

[@ladylourds116]

Beautiful cards!!

[@charlottebradnick8102]

Loved those!

[@jeanofarrell3299]

Did anyone see a face in the top left corner ( when the leaves were drawn on)before Tash trimmed it down. I thought it was really cool

[@juliecurtis9517]

I've never heard of gel plates before. This is super COOL! Thank you for showing this!!!

[@jackiekeegan1678]

Gorgeous!

[@dawnmulder3540]

Wow! They turned out great! And I love the tip of framing the background. It really changed the view!

[@angelaharnett6437]

Lovely cards x

[@pthompson42]

These are beautiful Natasha! Not game to try that freehand drawing though 😊

[@renatenash7575]

I love using my gel plate and experimenting, although I am one of those who goes all out and does loads. Lol.

[@bethjackson8727]

Your demo was so straightforward. It made it all look so easy that I’m going to get my gel plate ready. I’ve had it for over a year.

[@amyswares]

Awesome job!

[@dorindavaughn4870]

Wow! Thanks for the no grunge inspiration. These are wonderful! Thanks 😊

[@nikkirosindale7854]

Love these prints, I find gelli prints are hit and miss but this has made me fall back in love with mine ❤️

[@Ladycrafty6]

Wow Natasha! The cards came out beautifully! I have to pull out my gel plates again! I have 5 of them but got a bit overwhelmed with all of the backgrounds I was creating so I stepped back from them! Can’t wait to take them out again! ❤

[@SnigDig]

Wonderful leafy sprigs! Love the bird card so much 🐦♥️

[@kathylarsson8388]

They turned out so pretty. Love both Tash I'll be giving it a go for sure. TFS

[@Jenifer.flute20]

I have been watching a bunch of videos about gelli printing and it’s on my list of items to get.

[@julieharris1830]

Lovely ❤

[@suetownsend1932]

Beautiful cards. Lately I have been saving sentiments for the inside of the cards so that the front can make its own statement without the distraction of words. I give away a lot of cards and a clean and fresh outside allows for more versatility inside. Thanks for this gel press video. I'm a bit overwhelmed by this technique, but you make it seem very easy, certainly worth trying again. Thank you.

[@suetownsend1932]

BTW, I love the peep hole idea!! Very useful to remove the visual clutter to see what is the focal point of a sheet of background.

[@pinkmosquito22]

I love them both!! I'm one of those that is scared to use my gel plate 😅 Genuine question: have you ever had a print that you just absolutely hated? If so, what did you end up doing with it?

[@amyfouts9781]

Pinkmosquito22 that is a very good question. I would like 2 find out the answer as well. Thank u 4 asking that question. Have a great, blessed day.

[@roseeileendavis4103]

Thanks!

[@karendorius3884]

Very nice ❤

[@seekr8pal101]

Really lovely! Can you tell me what that Faber Casteel pen is that you used over the make-shift branch sticker? It's intriguing!

[@brendaelainewaddell1682]

Hi Natasha. I haven't ventured into the world of gel printing yet... butni am becomimg more and more tempted when i see what can be done with them. How easy are they to clean off? Thanks so much. ❤😊

[@sophiemsmply4you572]

Hi Natasha, Fabulous ideas again. I am very hesitant to use a gel plate but so want to. The cards are beautiful, and it looks so fun which is what it's all about hey? Natasha I just wanted to ask I have tried posting my cards from your videos on Facebook, but they always get rejected. I am not sure why; I am not breaking the rules. What could I be doing wrong? Thanks in advance for your advice. x

[@juliehardy7510]

I forgot I had a gel plate. I think I don’t use it because of the mess in my small space❤

[@jobuckmaster5842]

Do the plates have to be seasoned or prepared in some way? I have a brand new one (Christmas present) but the ink seems to separate on it and the blend is anything but smooth. So I guess I have missed doing something but I don't know what.

[@Arianna1308]

Any suggestions to get the doubled folded card flat? Mine is always warped

[@debbierheault6552]

What paper do you use for your prints? Looks a little thicker than copy paper.

[@lindapawlowski7720]

So could I use my glass mat instead of purchasing a gel plate?