How To Gel Print, the Basics

[@naomihall7339]

Oh Ceri, Ceri, Ceri, I'm having tears in two ways. 1. You have saved my gel press. I have 6 of them and I have two that I saw have exactly what you said would happen if you do not store them correctly. So I cried for them because as you know that they are not cheap to replace. But you mentioned that the little marks will eventual go away. Now the second reason for teas, these are happy tears because you have now saved my other 4 gel plates from getting ruined . Oh my friend I am so glad that you made this video, this was the best thing that you could have done for all of us. No one goes into such detail in explaining all this useful information that we need to have. You are a Gem, can't thank you ever so much for your help and doing this for all of us new Gel plate users. Your friend , Naomi

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Naomi, there’s no guarantee the marks on your plates will go but over time they may diminish.

[@3534538]

@@CeriGriffiths You said not to use a heat tool because the plate will melt. Couldn't you use that to melt out the blemishes? If a plate would be ruined anyway then you could take the risk, couldn't you? Or did I make a mistake in my thinking?

[@colleenmckeeman1342]

I think this was a good idea to make this video. I think often people have missed that preliminary orientation.

[@amherst88]

What a gifted teacher you are Ceri -- I've been gel printing for quite awhile and I've never seen the process laid out so clearly and succinctly ❤🧡💛

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous, thank you

[@alisonmartin6101]

I am pretty much a gel plate printing newbie. I freaked out watching this truly excellent video because of course I was storing my two precious gel plates incorrectly. Ahhhh! I ran to remedy the situation and check on the plates. They look pretty good, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the damage isn't irrevocable. Thank you for being such a wonderful and charming teacher. 😀🇨🇦

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@babawawa1953]

Fabulous basic tutorial. I needed this as, apparently, did many others Yes Ceri there are many, many artists on KZbin but very few can equal your exceptional way of teaching and guiding us along. To be as talented as you are and so generous with sharing info is a true gift. Thank you sooo much.

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

I agree 100percent. Ceri has exceptional artistic talent. In addition he has a unique way of conveying his skills to us. He is the best on u tube. And the only one I watch consistently.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@janreynolds2476]

Ceri, Hello from Jayton, Texas. I just wanted you to know what an inspiration you are. I have had scrapbooking supplies for years and have only used them a couple of times because I didn't know all the things that could be done with them. I now have my gel pads and can't wait to get started. Your teaching method is exactly what people need to get inspired. I love the way you explain things and demonstrate different methods. I am a retired high school teacher, and at 73 I've been to and seen a lot of instructors, you are amazing don't ever change. Love your videos ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Jan

[@louisetippets7855]

I'm going to come back and watch this when my gel plate arrives.😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful

[@lindamoore9729]

WOW!! You are the best teacher, making things so understandable and answering every possible question a person could have about gel printing. Thank you so much.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You're very welcome Linda

[@pamelafickesmiller4368]

You are a teacher's teacher. It is much appreciates your care in detail and absolute understanding of a process that is reverse Printing. Thank you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wow, thank you Pamela

[@jenniecarroll9185]

What a wonderful explanation for beginners!! I love watching you use your gel plate. You make some amazing art!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much!

[@scottcosta7119]

🙌🏼 The most Comprehensive video on the topic. Sharing Is Caring. And you shared a Lot of necessary information with your typical soul and passion, Ceri. Thank you! Love this series!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tamraandrews7653]

Wow! This is such great timing! I've had a gel plate in my cart for a bit now just waiting. Lack of confidence keeps me from just getting one. It's time! Thank you for being such a great teacher!

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@louloufabrique]

This is a video all beginners should watch when they start this addddictive technic 😊😊😊 Merci.

[@francoisep.5884]

Dear Ceri, although you warned us that you are only an autodidact in gellyprinting (if I understood correctly), it is really the world best video about gellyprinting I have ever seen. I wished, I had such good teachers like you at school, above all in English. But you explained so comprehensible, that I was able to follow. Thank you very much. With best regards from Germany, Françoise

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you so much I’m pleased my video helped.

[@a_m_y_mater]

Ceri, I've been wanting to dive into the gel printing realm, but wasn't sure what to buy and what to use and how to use them. Thank you for such a concise, informative video! I've gone from trepidatious to excited in the matter of a one hour "how to". I always enjoy your creations and videos. And, might I add, I'm super envious that you reside (I believe) in Wales, which is #1 on my travel bucket list!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful!

[@rosannecuttitta1377]

I have been gel printing now for about two years and I have to say I learned a lot from this, what you called very basic explanation. It was wonderful thank you so very very much.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful

[@bethbenson1931]

I have played with my 5 X 7 gel plate exactly once and had a wonderful time. I am in Arizona and found my paint drying very quickly so I bought an extender that helped it not dry so fast. But, I ended up using way too much paint. So I bought another plate so that I could brayer the extra paint onto it. Seems like that should work. Haven't played again, but really want to. Got both of them at Hobby Lobby for $9.00 with a coupon. When Hobby Lobby was clearing them out, I got an 8 X 10 really cheap. So lucky! But now I have to go check on them to make sure I didn't do any of your no-no's. Thanks for the video. We all needed to hear and see it. By the way, diluted Murphy's Oil Soap will make your brayer and its plastic holder look like new. No scraping needed. Oh, also, thanks for the shower curtain idea! ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Beth you got some great deals and yes you’re correct it is Murphys oil, I just couldn’t remember the name.

[@naomihall7339]

Ceri, love learning so much that I did not know, you have truly helped me to have more confidences in working with my gel plate. This is such a game changer and help to understanding why certain things happen when you are trying to create some nice but, doing it wrong so results are not what you hoped for. This has been extremally helpful. Thank you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@catherinewinsor7991]

Thank you so much for starting straight from the package. Quite a few videos claim to be "the basics" and, while they were awesome and informative, they weren't for someone who barely knows what a gel plate is or how to use and care for it. I can read about stuff until I'm blue in the face, but until I see it done or do it myself, nothing sinks in and gets remembered. Your demonstration has shown me a few things I've done that I shouldn't have and has helped me improve a few things that has made playing with my gel plates a lot more fun and exciting. I also appreciate seeing the smaller size plate since my craft area doesn't have room for anything bigger than 5 x 7. You are the best, Ceri, keep doing what you do and by-the way......I LOVED your Alaska trip videos as well. It was kinda like being there with you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Catherine

[@bohohippiebySonja]

This is a great refresher course for me Ceri. I don't get to print as much as I'd like too, so sometimes I need to review some steps with different paints. I'm saving this to a playlist, so I can use it as a reference tool. You are wonderful!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lynette.]

So many great tips in one video.

[@Cuttlebuglover]

I made gel plates during the pandemic as children weren’t allowed to share resources, so this way I was able to let each child have their own (12 children as just key workers children were in school) … they LOVED printing and turned their prints into collage houses. The home made gel plates did the job, and lasted 3 years being used by the children and re-melted when needed. However, I still prefer the bought gel plates as they produce better prints of leaves and feathers. The home made ones took marks very easily, but were good enough for what we needed at the time.

[@CeriGriffiths]

I agree I prefer the purchase one but they are a considered purchase.

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Ceri you are amazing, your explanantion of the gel plate use and taking care of it, as made me think its time to get one. Thank you so much Mr gifted teacher. :)

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lenoreschurman5139]

Thank you Ceri. I bought a 5x7 Gel press a few weeks ago. I haven’t even opened it yet! I’m so glad I found your video! This has been so helpful and informative!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@helenjazz1301]

Fabulous video. I have learnt heaps and heaps, can’t wait to play x

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful!

[@robingoff322]

Thank you Ceri for making this video. I just got my 5x7 gel plate and want to take care of it. You are such a good teacher, mentor, and artist. It’s so nice of you to share your knowledge and expertise with all of us.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

Great great video. I learned a lot. Thank you for making this video for us. Greatly appreciated 😊

[@lianejones598]

Thank you Ceri, it’s very much appreciated.

[@RickiNord]

This is such a useful video for newbies. Everything’s so well explained and shown. I especially liked the demonstration of the various types of paints and their effects

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful

[@kimmiee2834]

What a lovely video, Ceri, thank you so much!❤ Instead of a shower curtain I've got a small drying rack (for towels/clothes) to dry my prints. It saves much space.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great tip

[@cindyburst]

Exactly what I needed!

[@sierrarmcclain]

Yeah! Now this is the video I need! I want to start but don’t know where! 🙋🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️💗

[@kristinagathercole6848]

Thus is such an excellent tutorial Ceri...as someone who bought a gel plate and hasn't used it yet, this is a great starting point! Thank you for your time in creating such awesome videos! 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@janebridge1325]

This is by far the best beginners video I’ve ever seen - and I’ve looked at a lot! Thank you so much for going through the basics, so much more makes sense now! :))

[@CeriGriffiths]

I’m so please Jane that you found it helpful, thank you

[@susananderson8428]

You are a wonderful instructor. I've had a gel plate for a while and I really wish I had had this information when I started. I've wasted a lot of paint and feel lucky I haven't "injured" my plate! I have a 5x7 but I have kept the acrylic plates on it. I will definitely pull those off and use them for holding and transporting. I had watched enough videos to know to keep it in the clam shell. Some other things I knew to do or not do but I always remember better when I know the why and I am always more successful when I know the reasons behind the why to do it a certain way. Thanks for sharing from an "intermediate" user! ❤❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Fabulous, thank you

[@Monikapip]

Thank you Ceri. I’m not new to gel printing but I really appreciate reviewing techniques and tips 😊😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Well done. You explained everything so well going into details without over explanation. Love&hugs to you and Biscuit. ❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful, thank you Darcy I can be a little overly wordy at times so it’s good to hear I got the balance right.

[@rachelhughes7277]

Oh wow, thankyou so much for this tutorial, I brought my gel plate in January after watching you do your lovely prints, but have been too scared to use them, thus has given me the confidence to give it a try, you are so easy to listen to and understand. So thankyou so much. Love your channel ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun!

[@dh7217]

Thank you so very much for this basic walk-through on gelli plates. It was exactly what I needed. Yes, there are many gelli artists out there. HOWEVER, information delivery style is extremely important to many of us and often we just want to know what to do in the simplest terms so we CAN play. You afford us that with your sensible information delivery style (you keep saying you are not a "teacher" which makes me chuckle). I have made a separate playlist of specific art videos, this is in there. Once deep winter arrives post holidays here in Minnesota, I can re-watch and give it a go. Thank you again for this great information delivered with Ceri-the-Crafter style. 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you and have fun playing.

[@luannstevens4496]

Thank you for teaching us newbies. I love watching all your videos. Have never tried gel printing and in watching the last video you did, I thought, "Well, he's left me in the dust. I have no clue what he's doing." You are a very gifted artist and are a gifted teacher as well. Thank you for sharing what you know and what you do.

[@carolynwalker2135]

Thanks Ceri. So good to have the basics in one place. Keep up the great work ❤❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you

[@anjea9759]

Wow, I’m thrilled you came up in my feed! You’re an excellent instructor! Thank you! I’ve learned so much 🎉

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@danielerichard3619]

What an amazing video. And so well explained. I bought my gelli plate 5 years ago and used it only twice. Shame on me. But I didn't really know how to use it. I will watch your video again . Thanks so much for making it easier than I thought. Practice Practice is the key word.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@brendadoyle643]

You are a good teacher!

[@lynneromaro9821]

Thanks for giving us such a great start to gel printing video. I bought a gel plate but haven’t started using it yet. But this video has given me more confidence.

[@corinneyates7922]

I think you’ve covered pretty much everything. Thank you for sharing your expertise. 😜

[@brendabutler5738]

Thank you Ceri, just got a gel plate now to go and play

[@CopperA]

You are a fabulous teacher! Many thanks ❤

[@suelutz5364]

Gel printing caught my interest, and I knew exactly who I wanted to go to for the basics. I'm looking forward to playing with this in a couple of weeks when my life slows down for a while. Thank you for your excellent instruction!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wonderful!

[@artcuriousbymnw]

Interesting video. No matter how much you do gel plate you always can learn something. Thank you❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

So true for all of us.

[@ninetiesperson7980]

Thank you. It's good to have a refresher and pick up some new knowledge and tips.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@begosanchezfotografia9304]

A superb tutorial, comprehensive and very well explained. I needed it. Thanks from Seville, Spain. 🤩🤩🤩

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful

[@merrystamper2662]

I learned so much from this video! Thank you for taking the time to make it.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@veronicastewart1112]

I've made gel plates. You have to store them in the fridge, and you have to throw them in the trash after a few weeks, because they do grow mold in time. I don't enjoy the mess and fuss. Buy one. In the long run, the initial expense will offset the cost of continually remaking them. I've never been happy with my prints, so I feel that starting from the beginning will be helpful.

[@donnam5891]

I made some years ago & I still have one of them. Mostly smaller differently shaped ones. I think it might have been in covid or just before. I prefer the bought ones, though. Thanks for this video, Ceri. So much good information. I find it's very addictive. I've just received an 8in brayer, which I can't wait to use. Also I purchased a new 8 x10in ? as I wanted to use my old one for alcohol inks. I did cut it in half, so I have two 8 x 5. We have art days on Friday & a newbie who can use it to trial it😂❤

[@BECKYBOKERN]

Very good explanation of basics Ceri!

[@debbiethompson1320]

Oh Ceri! Thank you thank you thank you!! I did look at other videos but I like your teaching better than any. Thank you for doing what I and others have needed.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@debbeneman9792]

Awesome video, I love this it's helpful for me. I also use Dawn dish soap to clean my brayers. I let them soak for a few hours & they're good to go. Thank you for this video Cari, I really like how you teach. It's very, very helpful.

[@dthomp06]

Thank you so much for this video of gel plate basics. I now feel o can finally get mine out to play.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Great news.

[@sandraconstantine9599]

Just found you!! What a gift...thank you

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@rainbowflowerfairy4369]

Thank you so much Some really useful tips and hints. I was bought a plate for Christmas a few years ago and to my shame I have never used it Time to have a play!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Time to play

[@agnesbruinenberg-quist5197]

Dank je wel! Ik heb er 1 gekocht en nog steeds niet gebruikt🤭 maar na het zien van jouw video ga ik het van de week eens uit proberen. Goede tip om eerst op een tijdschrift te oefenen. Ik ga vast papier snijden. En je douche gordijn is ook een goeie tip. Maar een plastic tafelkleed heb ik hier ook wel. Stom eigenlijk dat ik het nog steeds niet gebruikt heb.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun.

[@mafish7962]

Great tutorial Ceri, tfs, Laura ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@thelmahall2593]

TYVM CERI, for making this video :) i found it very interesting and very detailed. now i am going to watch your video on how you care for your your gel plates :)

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful

[@carolbain7904]

You make the process enjoyable Thank you!.

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@samiguttery2278]

Another excellent video, Ceri, thank you!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@loriegaskins7679]

Well done! Thanks so much for sharing!❤

[@cathymoore1935]

Great video, Ceri! Thank you so much!

[@geridevries839]

Ceri great video! I needed this one. I enjoyed watching your other videos on gel printing, but was a bit lost. I think I have a much better understanding now! TFS! Hugs from South Dakota, USA 🤗

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shabbykat273]

What an excellent orientation video! Thank you so much for your help as I embark on this adventure! ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@donnacrantshaw8505]

This video was helpful. I just order a gel plate and roller so I can play! 😊

[@jsbowles5990]

Thanks Ceri, I am hoping to get a gel plate, brayer and paints for Christmas. Take care. 😊Juju for Christmas. Very helpful information for this beginner.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Have fun

[@badbatdesigns]

Great video

[@Lindy_laker_artist]

Hi from Australia, Ceri .. Thanks for your awesome intro video! My question relates to the baren. Is there any reason I couldn’t use an old iron (cold of course)? Thank you so much, Best wishes 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Good question, I believe you could use anything thats smooth and easily moved around on your gel plate without damaging it.

[@Lindy_laker_artist]

Thanks Ceri! You're wonderful. Have a great day 😀

[@joannecannella4948]

Thank you so much. I’m new to gel printing and this video was very helpful. ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome!

[@michellenowacki8673]

🤩 top marks for a excellent video….now I know where I’ve gone wrong….Yes I did do all the DO NOT DO’s ….now I know better. Thank you so much ❤x

[@CeriGriffiths]

Excellent

[@robertasandemanallen5194]

Hi Ceri Any chance you can show us how you covered the little Easter eggs. I live in Australia and thoroughly love your shows.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Roberta, hopefully I’ve understood you request correctly, here is a link to the egg video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnizk5SKe6-sodEsi=cYNIags8d0zQmzyM

[@karver3440]

Great video Ceri, thank you❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@golalehkamran9529]

I've made gel plates and they are very easy to make.

[@suzannerivard4479]

WONDERFUL video!!!!!!! I’ve been geli plate printer for just a short time. I learned SO many things from this video. Thank you Thank you!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful

[@Butterrollboutique]

This is a very good informative video. I bought a template from Amazon. It did not come in a clamshell. It was so sticky that i couldn’t pull without ripping the paper. I plan to order the Gelli brand that you use and throw this one I. The garbage

[@CeriGriffiths]

To be honest I think you’ve ended up with a fake gel plate somehow as they shouldn’t be like that.

[@marnyr9610]

That was so helpful Ceri, whilst I'd say I'm an experienced watcher I'm not an experienced do-er. I was wondering how do you know how long to rub the paper for, I feel like it's a bit of a silly question but as I'm not sure I thought I'd ask, thanks again for such a helpful demo.

[@CeriGriffiths]

That’s a good question, sadly I can’t answer that with a finite time, it’s a little like stamping in that you need to give it enough time for the ink to absorb a little into the paper, the paint needs to adhere to the surface of the paper when printing.

[@raggedyann4372]

What a wonderful video, Thank you so much🥰❤️

[@CeriGriffiths]

You are so welcome

[@susanasilva2737]

It was a very good video. You teach really well. Thanks. I've learned a lot today ❤😊❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you! 😃

[@502BRanchStudio]

Thank you so much for making this video. It is very helpful!

[@CeriGriffiths]

I'm so glad!

[@kimbazzani8697]

Fantastic video, very informative information that , I will definitely use thank you 😊

[@CeriGriffiths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SpydersCorner]

thank you Ceri

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜 Thank you so much!!!

[@helenchasingrainbows]

Thank you -a packed tutorial! I am no longer worried that I didn’t keep the protective acetate, understand image transfer, got my head round layering repeatedly on paper v. monoprinting, & learnt about paint types. Loved the first effect - blooming/crazing - with high flow on your new plate. Will that only happen when the plate is new? Thanks Ceri 🙏

[@CeriGriffiths]

Helen, the blooming effect will happen when you’ve got a clean plate and high flow or liquid paint, it will always be a bit hit and miss however I do know some artists who rub a little mineral oil into the surface of their plate then wipe off any excess in the hope of creating blooming.

[@helenchasingrainbows]

Thanks - was gifted an old but unused A4 plate recently- am inspired to get it out today 😊

[@normanearhoof5274]

Thank you for this beginner information. Much appreciated. How do you take care of your speedball soft brayers?

[@CeriGriffiths]

As mentioned I wipe them down at the end of a session then I lay them down in my gel printing basket, I make sure they are laying on their back so that the roller doesn’t stick to any surface.

[@katarinaholik]

Hi, love your video, do you have any video where you use watercolors with gelli plate?

[@CeriGriffiths]

Not yet

[@ijeomaobasi540]

Awesome video.. Thanks alot🤍

[@amandacokeley-jn1yg]

Just curious, can you put a brayer in the dishwasher?? I may or may not be a Lil lazy at times and always looking to work smarter not harder to have more time for what I wanna do. Now I do LOVE using magazine paper or junk mail for gel printing which works out great for collage and it's free basically. Even envelopes and the postcards that have ads on them.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Amanda I’m not sure about the dishwasher as I’ve never owned one, the brayer may be okay but I worry more about what the paint would do to your machine.

[@fungirl809]

Thank you Thank you

[@LindaRUDYK]

Can you use alcohol ink? Amazing!!!!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Linda I know many people do use alcohol inks in their gel plate with great success. I’ve not used it but once, the ink can stain your plate but from what I understand from watching other videos on KZbin it doesn’t damage the gel plate.

[@bixnash1]

Make your own plate. Easy to do. Lots of recipes on here and mine have been going for 10 years. Bx

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wow

[@cindytrifone2988]

Thanks!

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Cindy I’ll add it to my fund for future video supplies.

[@janreynolds2476]

Ceri, as you know I love your videos. However, I have a problem. I can't find anyone who sells your storage containers here in the US. I finally found out that they are Weston boxes, but I can't find them here. Can you help. I tried to order them from Weston but they wanted to charge me 170.00 for shipping. Do you know of any store that sells them in the US or Canada?? Thank you so much ❤ God bless from Jayton, Texas.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Wow that’s highly expensive. Maybe search for scrapbook storage boxes as I’m sure there’s got to be an American equivalent. If they can store 12x12 papers and have a flat base they will work.

[@hartmanartsource]

Murphy’s Oil Soap is what I’ve heard cleans beaters, stencils, stamps, etc.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you I just couldn’t think if it.

[@helenchasingrainbows]

Thanks

[@CeriGriffiths]

Thank you Helen, so kind of you

[@joecruz6237]

So I put a piece of paper on my brand new gel plate and 2 Days Later the whole page was filled with the oil so I decided not to do that not knowing it was okay to do. If I decide to use the paper again will it be okay for the gel plate

[@CeriGriffiths]

It should be, all gel plates have a small percentage of mineral oil on their surface, it’s one of the components that aides the release of the paper, when you have a brand new plate it will have been freshly conditioned and some of the oils will leach into paper. Using the same paper just means it won’t leach out any more oil.

[@joecruz6237]

@@CeriGriffiths so it's okay to continue to use copy paper? Not to worry about the oil?

[@PMartistStudio]

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