How to Gel Print With Watersoluble Crayons

Want to know how to gel print with watersoluble crayons? Then watch this video! I have some great techniques to share to get some lovely watercolor monoprints from any of your gel plates, gelli plate, Gel Press. See more information by clicking Show More.
You can easily gel print with watersoluble crayons like the Neocolor II from Caran d'Ache to get some gorgeous watercolor effect prints. I've shared some fun techniques to show you how to get different looks for when you gel print with watersoluble crayons.
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[@debbie1016]

I love this idea and the techniques you showed us with the water soluble crayons. Thank you for sharing.

[@travellife08]

I gave this a try after watching your video and was pleasantly surprised at how good the results were. Hadn't occurred to me to use Neocolors on the gel plate, thank you for suggesting this technique.

[@KimDellow]

Great to hear!

[@WerewolfCas]

Yet another video that make me want to get a gelli plate. Adding one to my shopping cart now.

[@KimDellow]

😂 have lots of fun with it! Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@1tinac]

I am excited to play. Thanks for sharing this technique. These were all so interesting.

[@KimDellow]

I am glad you liked them and I hope you have fun playing!

[@lindaharris2607]

I love all your videos--though I sometimes forget to say so! You're a wonderful teacher!

[@KimDellow]

Ahh thank you Linda, I really appreciate you watching! 💖😘

[@ruthannmolyneaux478]

Wonderful! I am so addicted to gel printing!

[@KimDellow]

It is very addictive isn't it! When you get started you just can't stop!

[@janherl4914]

Ooh, I do love this and will give it a go today. Thank you.

[@KimDellow]

I hope you enjoyed playing with it Jan!

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

It's wonderful what the neocolors can do on the gelliplate. I've never thought of it but now I'll try for sure! Great video, thanks Kim!

[@KimDellow]

I know! Me neither until this video. And I tried to find other videos where people had used them but couldn't find any. But I've since learnt via Instagram that other folks have been doing it for a while 😂😂🤣

[@kamalitarajagopalan2671]

Hey Kim!! I have been binge watching your watercolor/gouache videos and they are just amazing!! I got so inspired that I stopped watching this video and did some gelli printing of my own....and I found something really cool. The prints that I did with WC/WC soluble crayons + wc paper= serene, soft look while the prints I did with WC/WC soluble crayons + cardstock= intense, sharp look. I'm not sure why that happened but I thought I would share that amazing surprise with everyone else here. I wanted to say that I love your videos so much and to continue this amazing work because it helps so many people even if they don't vocalize it to you!!

[@KimDellow]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words and I'm really pleased my videos inspired you to play! What a happy find! I wonder if it is something to do with the absorbancy of the papers you used?! Very cool, thank you for sharing!

[@kimdaniel4539]

So many fun techniques! The watercolor look is beautiful. Thank you Kim.

[@KimDellow]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it! 💚

[@susansacco7583]

Wow really lovely prints! So glad I came across your channel. I was searching for someone using gel plate with watercolor. Thanks so much! I’ll get out my water soluble crayons and have fun making prints for collage. I love the softer look with the white paint too! Thanks again

[@KimDellow]

I am so glad you found it and I hope you have fun playing! 💖🎨

[@cheryl7476]

My gel plate is clean and yet looks like a Velveteen rabbit. I love using my watercolor crayons with the stencil on the gel plate. Nice that you made this video, so folks can experiment.

[@KimDellow]

I love your description of your gel plate 🤣🐇 Which crayons are your favourites on your gel plate?

[@cheryl7476]

I use both my Lyra and NeoColor2 and enjoy using them both.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Kim those effects are stunning and beautiful and gorgeous. I really love 💕 what you got from those crayons. Thank you so much xxx Mags

[@KimDellow]

Thank you Mags. The crayons make such a lovely effect don't they? I hope you have fun trying them out.

[@charisgriffin]

Happy Easter, Kim! Thank you for yet another brilliant video encouraging me to be more adventurous with all the art stash I have accumulated over the years!

[@KimDellow]

😁 my pleasure! I'm glad I can help! Happy Easter to you too 🐇🐣🌷

[@tanneke1q2w]

So fun to see those lovely effects, thank you Kim! 🙋

[@KimDellow]

I am glad you enjoyed it. Have fun playing!

[@avanellehansen4525]

Fantastic!

[@annefaint6127]

These are gorgeous prints, I haven’t played with my gelli plate for ages lol,,, xxxx happy Easter,,,,xxxx

[@KimDellow]

Happy Easter to you too! Maybe you will get some printing time soon? 😍🌷🐣🐇

[@sallycain3716]

Like that you can get a watercolour look on these plates too!

[@KimDellow]

It's a lovely look isn't it?! And a really easy way to get a nice wash effect 🤣

[@smchalk3535]

great idea Kim, the effect you got was so lovely.

[@KimDellow]

Thank you Suzanne, I'm very glad you liked it!

[@lindaharris2607]

Wonderful ideas, Kim! Thank you!

[@nickideepwater]

Hi Kim, oh dear now I need to get some watercolour crayons so I can try this technique!! lol I have had my eye on some for a while but now I NEED to get them!! Fab technique!

[@KimDellow]

Ha Ha! I know, right?! I mean you do need them 🤣😂 I'm the worse enabler!

[@laurak5196]

Wow this is terrific Kim. Definitely going to try this as Neos are a favorite. Terrific job and great techniques!

[@KimDellow]

Ooo Yes! I hope you have had a chance to play and had fun!

[@davejencowan9163]

Amazing!! And so many hints and tips - thank you, Kim! Jen x

[@KimDellow]

Oh I am really glad it could help!

[@KimzCraftz]

Great ideas Kim - thanks for sharing. I'll def. give this a try.

[@KimDellow]

Thank you! Have lots of fun with it!

[@karentoms6872]

Great tutorial as always Kim. These prints are beautiful. Thanks for the advice on the staining. X

[@KimDellow]

My pleasure! Have fun trying it out 😍

[@pearlmacmanus7451]

I love this video, Kim. I'm late to the Geli plate Neo II party and I'm having lots of fun.

[@KimDellow]

Glad you are having fun with is Pearl!

[@ritamontgomery6008]

I love what you did on this video. Makes me want to get out my gelli plates and use them. I've only used my plates a few times but I see that there is so much more I could do with them. I have a set of the mini shapes as well as a 6x6 (or it could be a 5x5) and 8x10. Thanks for some great ideas. ~~rita

[@KimDellow]

Thanks Rita, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you had some time to play with your plates over the weekend! 💛💚💜

[@craftydegrasse3679]

Wow! Love love LOVE! Them!💜 I just got a 12x12 gel press great price $ 29.89! So now I can play with the ugly 12x12 papers I hate and make them pretty lol! I hope 😂 Thanks Sooooo! Much for sharing! Take care from Seattle Hugs💜🤗

[@KimDellow]

That sounds like a fabulous idea! I wanna 12 X 12 plate now 😂 Have lots of fun with those papers!

[@ruthsreusables2442]

Love that you give me so many ideas for my gelli plate - the colours on this are just yummy! Xx

[@KimDellow]

Have fun playing Ruth! Hope you get some gel print time. The kids would have fun with this too 😉

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Some wonderful effects.... I think I will give this ago now I have my new gel plate tfs Kim. ❤

[@KimDellow]

Have lots of fun with it!

[@LonitaFraser]

Have you tried putting a very thin layer of gel medium on your plate, or paint, putting the paper down, and then leaving it to dry before you pull it up? You can pull up a whole ton of stuff that way.

[@KimDellow]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

[@rish4564]

Hi Kim! Great idea! Here's a tip on creating texture (as I know how you like to do that) you know those texture plates we used as rubthrough as a kid, through paper so that it shows on the other side? Those make a great impression on gelli plate (and they are plastic) + embossing folders would do the same. Keep the lovely videos coming!

[@KimDellow]

I do love texture 😂 😂😂 and these are great ideas. I've used embossing folders before but not texture plates yet because I can't find mine 🙄 I've got a feeling that I sold them on ages ago! 🤣😎 Oh well! Thanks for your suggestions! ❤️

[@verafilindeng1995]

A great video, Kim! I really like the effects you got. I bought a silicone mat, when I get my hands in better shape I'll try it. Tfs and happy Easter! Fia xx

[@KimDellow]

That sounds great! I'm looking forward to when you get to try it out. 💚💛💜

[@MichelleShortTheCardGrotto]

Loved watching this video, Kim! I really loved the effect you got with adding the crayons on top of the wet stencil. I’ve been put off from buying a gelli plate due to the price of them but I think I really do need one! :D Thanks for sharing!

[@KimDellow]

Thank you 💜 it took me a while to get one too coz of the price. I made my own for a while. But when I caved I didn't look back! Check out the Gel Press too they can workout cheaper depending size and where you get it and so far I've not noticed a difference to the Gelli.

[@TaniaAhmedCreative]

This was my favourite technique too 😍

[@Meilandra]

I have an 8.5x11 Stampendous one for sale, $20+shipping. I have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Disorder, and when I opened the package and immediately discovered they use something in the manufacturing that irritates my sinuses, so I can’t use it. Everyone I’ve asked to smell it can’t, and there are many dozens of folks in my gel print group on FB who use this brand with no problem at all (I’m *super* sensitive to all kinds of strange things that don’t bother anyone else!) If anyone is interested please email me at Meilandra@gmail, I live in Arizona and accept PayPal.

[@samanthacasey5382]

I finally bit the bullet....I really wanted dylusion paints and a gelli plate.....I ended up getting gelatos, Dina Wakley scribble sticks and a gelli plate all for about the same price as the paints..... so far, it's really fun.... I've yet to get good at it cause I've only had them for a couple of days...

[@deejcarter2003]

Wow, I love video. Hat a different way to use your Neocolor ll since they last forever.

[@KimDellow]

And I am glad you enjoyed this one too! Neocolors are fun aren't they?!

[@TaniaAhmedCreative]

Fabulous video as always Kim, I loved all your ideas 😍😍😍

[@KimDellow]

Thank you Tania 💛😘💜😘💚

[@karenkursteiner5384]

Wonderful, thank you for the information, I always love your reviews and tutorials! Have you tried the Gel plate with the Othello water soluble pastels?

[@KimDellow]

Thank you for watching them! Unfortunately, I've not tried them, I'm not even sure I've seen them so I will go take a look!

[@TracyLynn2744]

Very cool! 💕💜💕

[@KimDellow]

Thank you 💚💜💛

[@torageirs6473]

Love this thank you, I think you could also use Gelatos and that can be very cool. I just subscribed to your channel

[@KimDellow]

Glad you liked it and thank you for subscribing! I think you are right about the Gelatos, have fun playing!

[@kiandra323]

Love when the crayons were wet from dipping in the water

[@KimDellow]

It's a pretty cool way to use them isn't it?!

[@staceybobbitt7927]

Hi Kim! Nice video......how funny, I JUST tried woodless watercolor pencils and also Derwent Ink blocks (what are they called??) on my small gelli plate last night and found this video today...haha! Riding the same wavelength it seems! They both work great by the way!

[@KimDellow]

Ooo lovely! I've not tried either yet. I bet the Inktense ones looked particularly gorgeous! 😍💜💚💛

[@staceybobbitt7927]

Kim Dellow Both are beautiful, the pencils give more of a watercolor look and the inktense are more intense😋 and “inky”. Both are lovely❤️

[@mllu2296]

Fabulous Kim! Have you used Distress Crayons or Gelatos on the plate? Do you think it will produce the same results as the Neocolor crayons?

[@KimDellow]

I haven't yet! I'm pretty sure the gelatos will work the same as the Neocolor but I'm not sure how the Distress Crayons will fair as they do stick to surfaces. I was going to try them in this video but I couldn't find them 🤣

[@robinalcorn5140]

Great video, as always. I have two thoughts for future playing. I've used really cheap hair gel when I wanted something thicker than water. Would it work on the gel plate as a wet base for crayons? Hmmmm. Also, what would happen with a more absorbent paper? You always provide inspiration for making art. Thanks!

[@KimDellow]

Ooo! I've never heard of the hair gel trick. How well does it dry? Does it dry completely transparent? I'm fascinated! On the more absorbent paper, I did try some different papers. I used a light weight printer/copy paper which was ok but the results were too crinkly for me. A light weight student watercolor paper which worked really nicely and the medium weight drawing paper that I used in this video. So try out the papers you have! See which is your fave 😁💜

[@robinalcorn5140]

I've mainly used it when painting fabric. It increased the crispness of the image and didn't interfere with heat setting or washability of the fabric paint. I scrape it over the surface of the fibers before stenciling or printing. The cheap stuff (NOT humidity-resistant) is basically thickener in a bottle. It dries well, like it would in your hair. The one I buy is practically colorless. I'm dying to try it with water-soluble crayons on the gel plate since seeing your video. Might hold the definition of a stencil a bit better. You have my permission to try it out and share it! I've seen videos using spray starch instead of water and that might be interesting too. Acts like a fixative. I love printing on kids' watercolor paper when working with wetter media. It's about the weight of cardstock and really grabs the paint off the plate. Other than that, anything that's not nailed down is fair game for gelli printing!

[@woodsiastudio]

Hi Kim…what is it in the gel crayon that makes it water soluble? Obviously not the traditional wax of crayons of old…..

[@woodsiastudio]

So you dont know?

[@KimDellow]

Hi, so the formulations they use make the products soluble. Check with manufacturers if you want to know more. I was going to check but I don't have the time right now.

[@Skinnychelle48]

I found my Gelli Print at Hobby Lobby for 14.00, used the 40 percent off coupon to get it for a lower price.

[@KimDellow]

Ooo now that is a win! Yay Yvette! Have fun playing!

[@Sierra0209]

beaucoup de papier blanc gaspillé

[@katanyajason3316]

I had a stained gel plate and I rubbed baby oil onto it and it took all of the stains away.

[@KimDellow]

Fab! Thanks Katanya.

[@ellenhiltz4299]

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[@lmarteen2778]

The stencil was pointless!