How To Make Gel Press Prints For Cardmaking

[@arlenedonald8688]

Nice way to use the gel press for backgrounds of the cute stamps!

[@beverlyoesterreich4974]

I am speechless, awesomely beautiful.

[@ellenschmidt3005]

Really enjoyed your tips on using the gel press So helpful! I subscribed

[@NotableInk]

I'm so glad you liked it! Thanks for subbing!

[@ardyth]

Great tips for 'creating' with the gel press to create specific backgrounds for your scenes!

[@NotableInk]

Thanks so much, Ardyth!

[@mitzi66]

Beautiful work Amber ❤️

[@carolynr.4227]

I always learn from you, Amber. I must try these.

[@NotableInk]

Thank you, Carolyn! That's great to hear!

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

OMG!!! Gorgeous cards created Amber… Love your pulled gel prints…Thanks for posting and sharing these great tips and gel printing technique!

[@NotableInk]

Thanks so much, Gwen!

[@melissafriedrich3171]

I love this style of coloring, the mixed media look is beautiful.

[@JoanOrloffDK]

Fantastic cards 🥰 I love your backgrounds and the images ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx

[@NotableInk]

Thank you, Joan!

[@thedraxexperience4294]

I love the one with the Bob Ross sentiment! Sooo cute!

[@Deedster56]

Amber, I love how excited you get about colour and texture! The cards you created were INCREDIBLE! So very unique and absolutely beautiful. I’ve yet to use my gel press but, you have totally inspired me, as usual. Thank you, Amber, for sharing your wonderful talent and creativity with us ❤️

[@NotableInk]

Thanks so much, Didi! That was me as well. The Gel Press sat in my drawer for months before I actually used it. Acrylic paint really makes everything pop. Happy creating!

[@debbierussell-dehoog5619]

This is first time I have seen stamping in this way.

[@cnorberg9516]

Fabulous tips Amber!

[@NotableInk]

Thanks so much, Cindy!

[@susanpowell1963]

LOVE all your cards!! Just subscribed 👍

[@NotableInk]

Thank you, Susan, and for for subbing too!

[@terismith4333]

Amber, I love these backgrounds & I've never heard of a Rubbing Plate before, but they look so cool! I've just started using my gel plate & am getting interested in mixed media as well. Thanks for the great video.

[@NotableInk]

Thanks so much, Teri. They were new to me too. I find them easier to use than stencils because the pattern is raised so it doesn’t leave a straight edge like stencil. Loving them so far!

[@CortyJ]

Thank you for all the inspiration! I haven’t used my press in a while, and I love your ideas for using them with stamps and card making! TFS!

[@lindakarr7965]

Awesome! You're so inspiring.

[@NotableInk]

That's very nice to hear. Thank you, Linda!

[@robinsutton4952]

This makes me want to make cards again. Or at least get those stamps out and my gelli prints to see what happens. TFS and inspiration.

[@faithfamilyfriends1]

Oh my! New techniques! I can’t wait to try this out! Thank you!

[@dorothyayotte283]

I love these backgrounds. I can't wait to try making something like this with my as of yet unused gel press.

[@ThankfulNanaDiane]

Your cards are adorable! I need to use my gel press more! I never would have thought to use stamps this way. I don’t have any gel press lift plates, but I have lots of stencils! My favorite of the new release is the Father’s Day one with the little mouse hopping on Dad’s belly. It reminds me SO much of my kids jumping on their dad’s belly when they were little. Thanks so much! 😊❤️

[@NotableInk]

I'm so glad the video was helpful. I had so much fun with making custom prints for this release. Thanks so much!

[@michiganderintexas]

Excellent talk thru of process. LOVE the end results. I really just need to get out of my own way and try this concept of not trying to control the outcome with mix media/gel press. It will be hard.

[@NotableInk]

Thank you! I know just what you mean. I tend to get in my own way too!

[@marlatrindade4824]

I'm only just getting into mixed media and gel plate techniques, and I really enjoyed this video. It explained a lot of things I had wondered about when working with acrylic paints on the gel plates, thank you 💝

[@wickedbrush]

I just purchased some stamps from this line, those with the mice. They are so cute! (I have a thing for tiny critters with pink feet and pink noses.) This was fun to watch. I recently bought a card-sized gel plate, but haven’t tried it yet. After watching you, I’m going to try. Even your ‘fails’ are pretty.

[@xVentax]

I have watched quite a few gel press artist’s videos, but I have not been able to achieve the results I was aiming for, or that they got. I now know why - I did not know that the paint needed ’rewetting’ if it’s dried too much! Thank you so much for that pretty simple piece of advice, that nobody else has mentioned. That, and the other tips + your gorgeous pictures have re-motivated me to try again. (Also, I’ve just ordered some rubbing plates - why have I not heard of these before either??? ☺️)

[@sharondonaghy6030]

What an awesome idea! I’ll have to try this technique as well! Thanks for sharing

[@sapphiremanga]

Wonderful cards. Thank you. I'm going to try some of your techniques.

[@tapsfan2]

I’m so glad I found your channel, I’m so inspired now!

[@NotableInk]

I'm so glad too! Welcome to the channel!

[@heatherparry3159]

Loved this! Thanks so much.

[@dianehargrave6747]

This is really good I have learnt a lot from you 🙂

[@cornertocornercards6440]

Very cute! I’m just getting started with gel plates. Thanks for video!

[@NotableInk]

You're so welcome, Ann, and thank you!

[@michelegourd5742]

Great tips !! Thanks for sharing!!

[@NotableInk]

Thanks, Michele!

[@rcwidowindy]

Love these! Great tips!

[@NotableInk]

I'm so glad to hear it. Than you, Linda!

[@reginahonore9717]

Great tutorial! Thanks

[@NotableInk]

Thanks, Regina!

[@cornertocornercards6440]

Great video!

[@NotableInk]

Thanks, Ann!

[@bonniemiller1819]

Amber, my first time by and love your technique. Can you show me where I can find beginners to gel pressing. Like adding white over to pick up everything. I have seen it before but found it intimidating and you make it look so easy. Please help. Also dies the paint you use really make a difference with this technique. Thank you 😘.

[@NotableInk]

Welcome to my channel, Bonnie! I also thought it looked intimidating until I jumped right in. One tip that makes the biggest difference is using the right amount of paint. You want a thin layer of paint. If too much paint is used the brayers slips instead of rolling and the print will be messy without much identifiable texture and pattern. A good place to start is this play list on the Gelli Arts channel. kzbin.info/aero/PLvBgDZe4duWtnRGMW1p8srsUtzhcgO_oH Happy printing!

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

Fabulous! I have not done gel press. Is there a paper that works best with the gel press? Thank you!

[@NotableInk]

Thank you. I think you'll love it. Smooth paper will produce cleaner images while textured paper produces a distressed look. If you're going to print directly on a card front, then smooth cardstock like Neenah Classic Crest would work. But, mostly I use this super-smooth 60 lb color copy paper from Hammermill. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004E3JWTO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=notableink07-20 I also use this copy paper for Copic coloring. It's thick copy paper, but not thick enough for a card base so I paste the card front onto the card base after coloring. This paper is 60lb cover weight, so it goes through my printer better than cardstock when I'm printing digital stamps. I wanted a thinner paper for collaging, so I just ordered Hammermill Printer Paper, Premium Laser Print 32 lb. We'll see how that goes. I hope that helps. Happy printing!!

[@patriciaschoenberg1261]

@@NotableInk Wow! Thank you for your informative response! You have been super helpful.

[@karenholst8306]

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