How to Make a Permanent Gelli Plate - Quick Vid

This recipe made one 8" x 8" gelli plate
Supplies Needed:
Measuring Cup
Stirring device - spoon, spatula, stick
mold form - stepping stone mold, cookie sheet, bowl
Mix together thoroughly:
6 pkts Knox Gelatin
1.5 c Glycerin
Stir in and mix thoroughly:
1.5 c Boiling Water
Cover with plastic wrap and carefully place in refrigerator overnight.
I cut out a piece of plastic to size to use as a cover and store it in a cupboard.
For instruction on how to use this with ceramics:
IFiredArts.com .... Laura Fraedrich (Monoprinting with Gelli Plate)
Search for tutorials on KZbin for a variety of other ways to use the Gelli Plate. Also check out the original source of my info which came from ...
TheFrugalCrafter ... Permanent Gelli Plate • Make_a_permanent_gelat...
GelliArts.com

[@rtsyfrtsy924]

Whether you're cooking or crafting and you have to mix a powder and a liquid, add the powder to the liquid in small amounts and stir after each addition. It really really helps to avoid lumps. So, rather than pouring the glycerin over the gelatin, I'd probably pour the glycerin in first then sprinkle with a packet of the gelatin, stir it up then another and stir. In a wide shallow pan like this it might not make any difference at all, but if you're mixing in a jar or even a bowl it really helps. How I remember is "it snows on the lake, it doesn't lake on the snow".

[@deborahnewell4591]

If you allow the gelatin to bloom in top of the glycerin for about 5 minutes or more, before pouring in the boiling water, it mixes better. If ppl have trouble getting the gelatin to dissolve, the mixture can be put into the microwave for 1 to 3 minutes & it should melt & mix thoroughly! Try not to let it boil over, as it's a mess to clean up. Doesn't harm it, though, except you may have a bit less mixture, but no harm!

[@cmorrison5466]

I made a bunch of these 6 years ago for a class and they're still holding up great! I recently re-melted/re-molded them, and they look new again! There is no mildew or funky odors. I'm so thrilled these homemade Gellie plates can last for years instead of a couple of weeks or months. Definitely worth the time and $$$ savings to make them yourself!

[@ycartyahoo]

Glad you said that. I am going to make over the weekend but wondered how it faired over time.

[@LigeiaInOctober]

Darn! Wish I had seen your comment here before I bought a bunch of them. 😅 Good to know now that’s my project for January 2023 🥳

[@CapitalCe]

Thank you for the quick summary! I’ve wanted to make gel plates but every tutorial seems to to complicate the process where as you have simplified it for my neurodiverse brain and now I can actually do it. Thanks again!!

[@patrickmcdaniel8123]

Great video! I knew someone would figure this out. Thank you for "cutting to the chase" and not falling in love with your voice. It is MUCH appreciated!!!

[@SmilinThyme]

Awesome! Gelli Plates are quite expensive in Sweden so this is awesome!

[@bettymerritt2037]

Thanks for the quick and simple instructions!

[@ArtsyLadyCrafter]

This is great and I'd say more is saved than just a few $$! This looks like all that I need in the way of a quick tut. Seems to have done a great job for you. Don't think I'd need to watch something longer. Thanks so much!

[@deborahnewell4591]

Please go watch Lindsay's tutorial PLUS read what she says under her video. Plus, please read what I posted here, under comments.

[@deborahnewell4591]

First off, a Permanent Gel Plate never needs to be refrigerated. As Lindsay says, the addition of Glycerin to the mix plasticizes the gel plate. Second, Lindsay suggests 7 packs of gelatin, not 6. I've been using my Hectograph, via her recipe, for around 4 years, & have never put it into the fridge, & I have never had a speck of mold on it. If it gets scratched or becomes embedded with glitter, plant matter, fibers, etc, it's a simple matter of cutting the plate up & melting it by heating it in a microwave safe bowl for a minute or three. Watch it carefully as it is a big mess to clean up if you let it boil over. Guess how I know this. After it's melted, line a small strainer with several layers of damp cheesecloth, to strain the bits out. Then check to see if there are any bubbles on the top. If so, run a few strips of newspaper across it to remove the bubbles. Leave the gel plate out on the counter, or another level surface, for 6 to 8 hours for it to set up. No refrigeration required, & in fact, it's not good to store it in the refrigerator as it can collect moisture on the surface which can then harm the gel plate. If, after a year of play & remelting, you may experience some shrinkage. No problem. Put a few Tablespoons of water in the mix when you melt it again. After several years of use & remaking, I've added a half recipe to my 9" x 13" gel plate that I originally made with a double recipe. The other half of the mix gave me enough to make a smaller gel plate that I made by using a small Corning Ware round dish. Since the very beginning, I've made different sized gel plates & use them for different sized papers. Definitely cheaper than the commercial plates! I LOVE all of my gel plates & will forever be grateful to Lindsay for sharing her recipe with us!

[@crystalhofawger8353]

A lot of great info! How do you clean your gel plates?

[@Jaypasserina]

Thank you, Cheryl for the information and for one of only three great demonstration/instructional presentations I have seen on KZbin, on ANY topic.

[@deborahnewell4591]

Go to Gelli Arts blog for tutorials galore!!!

[@glennisbrown9224]

Thanks. I have just seen a you tube on an art journal page and she had used geli printed tissue paper. I decided then to look up and yours was the first and quickest one to watch. Now to find out how to use them.

[@deborahnewell4591]

Go to Gelli Arts blog!!!

[@estelaalvarez6992]

Thanks for the recipe. Could I have the amounts in grams and mIligrams please ?

[@CoxJoxSox]

"A little less expensive"? --- A LOT LESS EXPENSIVE - have you seen the ripoff prices they charge? I saw one for $60 the other day!

[@laurell678]

soooo true..im from nz, its now 2021, a 6"x6" retails @80 frikken dollars..

[@kimtaylor6388]

Hi there, just watched ur video on making a gelli plate, I'm In the uk and we dont have the knox gelatin, so I've ordered some its 100gms of glycerin and i want to make a A4 plate, could you tell me the measurements I would need to make a plate useing the 100gm of gelatin I have and how much glycerin and water I would need, thank you and hope you dont mind me asking xx

[@SeverinoBiil]

Do you have more videos about that? What is the measure and thickness of this plate?

[@mynameis999]

Gelatin is about 7g a package (FYI for all those asking)

[@jessamclaughlin1343]

How many grams is in each packet? I live in England which doesn't stock that particular brand. Would be very grateful for any help!

[@balianceramics8431]

Hi. You mention printing on ceramics with this technique. Can I have the link to that Video?? Many thanks in advance. Neshan Balian

[@sylviabrown6617]

okay thanks

[@candicerogoff381]

Hi my plate worked well but it turns back to liquid. What am I doing wrong?

[@elisecrohn]

Where did you get the "stepping stone" plastic container that you created the plate in?

[@ArtsyLadyCrafter]

Check mosaics, garden, patio supplies.

[@gudia1978]

hi .. I am a self learner crafter and a Jewellery designer from India. Rite nw m obsessed in making a jelly plate of my own, Very much inspired by ur process of making jelly plate and trying out different techniques. In India v get gelatine in grams,not sold in packets so was confused how to go about it.Cud u plz help me in the ingredients required. i am making 10"×8" plate so how much grams of gelatine to b used with the proportion of glycerine, water and alcohol (in ml). hope to hear from u soon.m so excited.. Thanx Suravi Kumar

[@designfordeen]

A comment below yours (by iamsamudra9) says "the recipe calls for 7 (SEVEN) packets knox gelatin…or 6 tablespoons."

[@_H_2023]

So I found if you want to make a gel plate A4 size it's total cost is about fourteen pounds +. A bought gel plate same size is about twenty six pounds however the bought gel plate can produce better results. The interesting thing is the homemade plate isn't permanent and will start to breakdown after a month or so, the nice thing is you can chop it up and put it back in a pan to melt and make a new plate. The homemade Gel plate will darken with use.

[@sylviabrown6617]

Awesome question what if i want it a little Larger like 3 times the size you have there im assuming same amount of each you would do for one Thanks

[@cherylmorris860]

+Sylvia Brown Hi Sylvia, I would assume you could multiply the recipe out to create larger forms or more of them. I have not tried it myself. Let us know how it works out if you do.

[@sylviabrown6617]

I was watching another video last night and it was said if you make it your self it must be stored in the Refrigerator

[@functionoflightone]

+Sylvia Brown Hi, Sylvia.  I don't know if anyone responded to this for you, but just in case no one has... Lindsay, The Frugal Crafter (referred to in the above vid) explains the science behind this. She says that the glycerin changes the chemical structure of the gelatin into a plastic and thats why you don't need to put it in the frig if you use this recipe. In addition, Crafttestdummies (crafting channel on youtube) did a side by side comparison of homemade gelli plates and reported that the one with the glycerin held up fine, but the recipe using just water AND the recipe using water and sugar both molded. Hope that helps. I'm thinking I'm going to give it a try in the next couple of weeks. Those monoprints look like a lot of fun.

[@debraryan5744]

Hi, I know this is an old video but I would like to know what the quantity of gelatine is for each sachet as I can’t get sachets in Australia. Thanks so much. Great video!

[@gertymoon1446]

Debra Ryan from other videos I've seen, 6 tablespoons = 7 packets so maybe 5.5 tblspoons for this recipe, hope this helps :)

[@kerryd59]

I got my sachets for cooking in Woolies (Australia) in the baking section and have done for years.

[@NaskaZo]

6 pkts Knox Gelatin? In my place there is no Knox, but there is some other. How much gr is 6pkts?

[@terryim4841]

So we don't need to add the alcohol like I did last night????

[@deborahnewell4591]

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!

[@ivfchic3316]

Can you used vege gelatine?

[@kymberlydawn1445]

Yes

[@deborahstrothersgeorge3115]

What are the pros and cons of adding rubbing alcohol;as some recipes include?

[@CraftCastle11]

From what I can find....the negatives to using the alcohol are: 1. The alcohol causes an odor. This apparently does go away after a month or so. 2. There is mention of a possible mold issue with use of the alcohol. 3. Alcohol appears to be a contributor to shrinkage. The ones I have made were made without alcohol and are several months old stored in a dark cupboard. They have not moleded nor did they shrink or smell bad.

[@valu1827]

Alcohol would make th8ngs more sterile and less likely to mold.

[@ArtsyLadyCrafter]

@@valu1827 Usually, but maybe not with gelli plates.

[@deborahnewell4591]

@@valu1827 don't use alcohol as it's got water in it! The use of glycerin, gelatin & water makes it plasticizes & it will not mold!!! I've had my diy gel plate for around four years without alcohol nor refrigeration!

[@hildatorres2581]

A show what to do with it once make it

[@deborahnewell4591]

Go to Gelli Arts blog & find tons of uses, plus tools to buy AND to make to use!

[@Spicifiy1]

where did you get the plastic "tray" you mentioned. I googled "stepping stone tray" & didn't find anything like it.

[@kjheiner]

+AnnOna Moss i hope you got your answer, but if not, I just use the aluminum trays you can buy at the grocery stores, or also, I like just a shallow cookie sheet. You can actually take it out of the pan and use the plate.

[@stalean0301]

I'm looking for these trays also and found them by a company called Midwest Products Stepping Stone Mold on Amazon.

[@kathrynsmith3417]

Check with family members, friends, co-workers when they buy or receive gifts. The plastic tray my new smart phone came in, I saved the tray as its a good size with edges for creating a gelli-plate. For Christmas, I bought two large flat plastic boxes filled with chocolates. The boxes, now empty of chocolates, are good sizes for gelli-plate making. Check the containers items come in, you may find the plastic trays you are looking for.

[@deborahnewell4591]

I've used a 9" x 13" unmarked cake pan & doubled the recipe! Using an 8" or 9" round cake pan works. You can also use an unmarked, unblemished, square cake pan!

[@lilytiger7015]

has anyone tried this with fish gelatine? X

[@deby7821]

Total different recipe and instructions from the Frugal Crafter

[@deborahnewell4591]

I agree! Lindsay says to use 7 packages of gelatin. I've discovered that we need to allow the gelatin bloom in the cold liquid for 5 minutes or more, before adding the boiling water.

[@tamsinthai]

Can you use Agar Agar instead of gelatin?

[@sheenalone9664]

Did you get your reply. Because I wanted to know that 2

[@LepGold]

Nice short and to the point vid. My question is... How do you store it? Do you keep it in the fridge or out? I know you put it back in the mold you made it in and cover it with wrap but I'm unclear on where. Thank you!

[@lzrd8460]

She says in her instructions or on her vid. that she stores it in her cupboard.

[@susannahyoung5859]

How much glycerin are you using for 6 gelatin.

[@deborahnewell4591]

Lindsay's recipe calls for 7 packages of gelatin, 1 1/2 cups of water & 1 1/2 cups, (equals 2- 6 oz bottles) glycerin

[@deborahnewell4591]

The frugal Crafter Lindsay Weirich says to use 7 pkgs of gelatin. She uses 2-6oz bottles glycerin who's equals out to 1 1/2 cup, & 1 1/2cups boiling water. Be sure to let your gelatin to bloom in the cool liquid for 5 or more minutes before adding the boiling water!

[@CraftCastle11]

[@AshtaarZuaiter369]

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[@abjabbarabdullah]

do it. show it.

[@sislertx]

Even on temu plates of any size are about 50 dollars!!!

[@WingedMatchbox]

What was the term that you used for this? It began with an H

[@DeliberatelyCreative]

hallecats A Hectograph --it was one of the original ways of making copies. There were special pencils and treated papers to make up to 100 copies of a page. But now this is used to make Mono prints (one of a kind originals) Hope that helps!

[@CraftCastle11]

hallecats Stephanie is correct. The term I mentioned is Hectograph. Thank you Stephanie!

[@sewingqueen9924]

I think your recipe is a little off. You have to mix it real good on the glycerin 1st using a mixing bowl and not in the mold itself because the mold is too shallow for mixing. Not trying to be rude. I don't want for someone ruin it. Thank you for your video.

[@ArtsyLadyCrafter]

If she had success doing it that way then her recipe is not off. But are you saying to mix it in a bowl if that's easier and neater for you and then pour it into the mold?

[@deborahnewell4591]

@@ArtsyLadyCrafter I've made all of my gel plates by using the frugal Crafter Lindsay Weirich's recipe over the past four years, & ALWAYS made them in a microwave safe bowl. Then, when remaking one, after using it for a year or so, I'd melt it in the same bowl, then line a small strainer with dampened cheesecloth, folded several times, to strain out paint particles, fibers, glitter, etc. I cut the plate up & heat for several minutes, until the gelatin melts. Never refrigerate it, nor put sugar or alcohol in!

[@ArtsyLadyCrafter]

@@deborahnewell4591 Thank you for sharing your technique. I still appreciate what Cheryl/Sheryl has shared here and how she took the time to make a video. Her technique still works for her and may for many others too.

[@CraftCastle11]

This recipe made one 8" x 8" gelli plate Supplies Needed: Measuring Cup Stirring device - spoon, spatula, stick mold form - stepping stone mold, cookie sheet, bowl Mix together thoroughly: 6 pkts Knox Gelatin 1.5 c Glycerin Stir in and mix thoroughly: 1.5 c Boiling Water Cover with plastic wrap and carefully place in refrigerator overnight. I cut out a piece of plastic to size to use as a cover and store it in a cupboard. For instruction on how to use this with ceramics: IFiredArts.com .... Laura Fraedrich (Monoprinting with Gelli Plate) Search for tutorials on KZbin for a variety of other ways to use the Gelli Plate. Also check out the original source of my info which came from ... TheFrugalCrafter ... Permanent Gelli Plate kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmrXkoieZZxmrLM GelliArts.com

[@deborahnewell4591]

I've had my gel plates via Lindsay's recipe, for around four years & never, ever refrigerated it. PLUS, her recipe calls for SEVEN packets of gelatin! That equals out to about six Tablespoons of gelatin. Thanks for sharing! I love Lindsay!!!

[@Engelhafen]

A LOT less expensive. I made mine with alcohol.

[@marniep4332]

Knox Gelatine Is Made from Factory Farm Animals. Gelatin is made from the bones, skins, and connective tissues of animals.

[@mazartistry]

marnie p that’s what gelatin is. However you can get something similar called Agar agar which is what vegetarians use to substitute it.

[@deborahnewell4591]

Health food stores sell vegetarian gelatin, but I've never used it.

[@bonnie_nelms]

note: the recipe calls for 7 (SEVEN) packets knox gelatin…or 6 tablespoons.

[@CraftCastle11]

The recipe above is what I actually used in the plates that I created. Thank you for your observation. I would imagine 7 packets would also work. Possibly adding sturdiness. I have not yet tried it with 7 packets.