How to use gelli prints!

[@fionastokesgilbert1696]

Really enjoyed this, as I have recently discovered gel printing. Also enjoy your accent-my mother was from Glasgow(Milngavie) She has passed away and I love hearing the Scottish accent-it is such a comfort!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Aww that’s so lovely I’m bringing back memories of your dear Mum, so glad you are enjoying the videos 😊

[@caroledean6246]

Thanks Susan, yes I would love to see a video on how you design a collage piece in a board book or stand alone. I have lots of prints but find the composition part the hardest ❤

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thanks Carole, it’s really helpful to me to know what people struggle with. When you have been creating for a long time it’s not always easy to know what the beginner artist struggles with. I’ll try to film that soon xx

[@chantaldesjardins899]

Thanks Susan. I love what you do

[@carolynmorley7173]

This is the first video I’ve seen that actually shows you how to use the papers I’ve made. Thank you. That was so helpful. I would love to see your video on the board book collage.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Glad it was helpful! I’ve filmed the videos showing how I use them in baby board books now, search for the collage sketchbook video 😀👌

[@UKJem]

Thanks for all the tips and ideas. I'd be interested in seeing you do a board book.😊

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi Julie, thanks for watching to the end of the video! I’ll try to film one soon for you 😀

[@patanderson6602]

Absolutely lovely work and great ideas! I would love to see how you do your board book collage. Thanks so much for this video! ❤️

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@tomasinaconti4140]

I am brand new with discovering gelli plate printing. I haven’t even opened my plate yet and still tubing around to learn. Please no laughing at this question…because I’ve only seen thin types of paper being used, I’m wondering if good watercolor or mixed media paper can be used to pull your print? This artwork is so beautiful ! As a multi media artist I’d love to learn more and start incorporate prints into my work. Your work stands out for me and your calm voice helps me focus on learning, thank you

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi, Thank you for your kind words ❤️ I have used heavier mixed paper to pull prints. My latest video shows me doing just that “Gelli Print Landscape” I mainly use my papers for collage purposes so I prefer thinner paper, copy paper, old book pages, wet strength tissue works we…

[@vonniescrafts1]

Absolutely superb I love your frames work and your books you’re very talented just wow!!

[@LynnLBE]

Your collages are super wonderful ❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Awww thank you Lynn 😊

[@robertasandemanallen5194]

Hi Susan Very interested to see how you work. I have just started with Geli prints and now need to go further to create lovely prints just like the ones you showed us they are stunning.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Wonderful! 🤗

[@FrancesFraser-wl1je]

Thank you so much for sharing these ideas....I especially loved the children's hard book so I will be trawling the op shops to see what's available.❤

[@susanmccreevyartist]

You are so welcome! 😀

[@CeC1370]

Just received my first plate, planning on making cards and perhaps canvases with them. Still checking out ideas and found your channel. This video is so inspiring! The jewelry had me at hello! I used to make jewelry for years but my hands no longer work the way they used to. Using the prints for it though is something I never would have known about if not for watching this. It may be something I can do and thank you for sharing your work and for sparking my creativity! 🩷🩵💜

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Good luck!! 😉 💙

[@georginaledlie7444]

Thank you so much. I have not done any gelli printing as yet. I bought a gelli plate and I am waiting for it to arrive. I'm excited.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Wonderful! Enjoy ☺️

[@georginaledlie7444]

@@susanmccreevyartist It's arrived ! yaaaah...... big hugs.

[@bobbiwest6625]

You have a great eye for design. I love them. Take care

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you! Cheers! 😀

[@pattyfolsom5144]

I've already started a hard baby book applying gesso to the pages first. I'd be interested in seeing your process. Thank you.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi I posted the video this evening “sketchbook collage demo” 😀

[@lindadunstall1790]

Hi Susan 🥰🙏Loved what you have created with your gel press & how you have used them. I would like to see you make pages in a baby board book. All are beautiful pieces. 🌹👍

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi Linda I see you are working your way through the videos 😀 Sketchbook Collage Demo part 1 and 2 has the baby board book in there too. 👍

[@SandyMier]

Very inspiring! Thank you😊

[@susanmccreevyartist]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@patriciamonreal4401]

Love , Love your ideas Thank You so much ❤ can’t wait to see what else you’re going to do next.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@olgamaughan7744]

Love the jewellery. Any chance of a tutorial on how that's done.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

I have a course on my website called Encaustic Treasures that teaches this 😀

[@lindsaytrill4039]

Thank you for this video....very informative.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Glad it was helpful! 😀

[@susanmyrick2913]

Just found you…your work is beautiful. I’ll be watching back all your videos. TY!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Yay! Nice to meet you too 😀

[@meemaism]

So helpful! Thank you for your generous sharing!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

You’re welcome 😉

[@shortykatk]

Ditto, your artwork is very beautiful. It does take a good eye and some practice! Thanks for all the tips! Wonderful pieces!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you! Cheers! 💗

[@zajdamily]

I'd love to see you work on a board book!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Great 👍 😊 check out my gelli print collage videos part 1 & 2 , the board book is in there

[@claresmith9545]

Thank you so much for sharing your ideas. Lots of food for thought!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@Truthfully7]

Your work is absolutely exquisite, I adore every piece, your colours are totally my favourite. Thanks so much ..... barb🥰

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you so much!

[@byHille]

Thank you so much for sharing, now I have some new ideas on how to use my gelli prints ❤ I usually rip them up and put part of it on my paintings, but that honestly does break my heart sometimes when I’ve made a really pretty one 😊 So this was very helpful ❤

[@susanmccreevyartist]

I’m happy to have saved some beauties give them a new life 😀🤗

[@byHille]

@@susanmccreevyartist ha ha 😁❤️

[@colleensmith9229]

Really great - thanks for sharing!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

My pleasure! 😀

[@rhondanorton5260]

Thanks for all the tips and your work is beautiful!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thanks so much Rhonda 😀

[@Jalleur14325]

Beautiful finished products. Do tou hava a video where tou add a paper to the wood? Im unsure how to do it.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi 👋 this video is a taster for my signature botanical course which is released yearly. I share in depth in that course how I finish all my paintings and attach paper to boards 😀 if you sign up to my newsletter you’ll be notified when it’s coming out again though 🙏 www.susanmccreevy.com/keep-in-touch

[@margaretpinsent6388]

Love your work, and yes id love to see you make and decorate a board book x

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you, there is a video now the link is in description 😀

[@whiteherondesigns]

Great tips, thank you. I'd like to see how you make your board books.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

I’m glad you enjoyed it Nicola, I will film the board book demo soon 🥰

[@EJPARSONSUK]

Very interesting and informative video. Love your artwork, beautiful! Would definitely like to see you work on some pages in your board books 😊

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you so much! If you check out my other videos I’ve filmed 2 parts “Sketchbook Collage Demo” showing how I use my prints in a variety of ways in my sketchbook and board books 📚 😀

[@EJPARSONSUK]

@@susanmccreevyartist Thank you, I'll take a look. I've subscribed, so I'll be working my way through your videos 😁

[@lynntinsley8081]

Amazing video. The pictures are so lovely ❤

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you so much! 😀

[@CowboyGirl007]

Beautiful prints! Cool ideas for best prints. Ty

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Glad you like them Allie 😀

[@colleenmckeeman1342]

Lovely video with a great deal of information. YES I would be interested in a class. thanks

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Fab! Checkout my videos, sketchbook collage demo part 1 and 2 👍😀

[@margaretcomella3318]

Thank you!

[@s.k.1091]

Gorgeous colors and composition, too! Had to subscribe :-))

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Many thanks, much appreciated 🥰

[@lindatoews5265]

Your work is gorgeous and I just love listening to you! Where do you sell your work?

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you so much! I sell my work from my studio and local galleries in the North of Scotland.

[@susane945]

Some good ideas. Thank you. ❤

[@susanmccreevyartist]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Your art is beautiful!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you so much Jerald 😀

[@evypetre949]

Great ideas! Really love the board books.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you, they work really well for collage projects ❤

[@juliamckechnie256]

Thanks for the tips!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

You are welcome 🤗

[@jerigale7188]

Love your work. Have subscribed to your KZbin channel!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Awesome, thank you! 🤩

[@wendysinclairsart]

Very helpful information - thank you 😊

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Glad it was helpful! 😀

[@katiehanrahan5293]

Great video Susan, thank you! I would love to see additional video of your working with gluing gelli prints to board book pages. Also, instead of Yes or Nori paste, could PVA glue work as well?

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you 🙏 I posted a follow up video last night😀 “Sketchbook Collage Demo” Pva will glue paper but I’m not sure if it’s acid free or archival for use in paintings you want to sell, fine for play though 👍

[@katiehanrahan5293]

@@susanmccreevyartist Thanks, I did see the follow up video - loved it! PVA is archival and acid free as it is used in bookbinding (which I have recently gotten into).

[@susanmccreevyartist]

@@katiehanrahan5293 ah great to know 👍 it’s a lot cheaper so let me know how you get on with it 😀

[@janenestacey5105]

Lovely

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you 🙏

[@amandacundy2360]

Could I ask where you get your baby board books please? I’m an absolute beginner and looking for inspiration. Love all the ideas you are giving me. Thank you 😊

[@susanmccreevyartist]

I’m glad you are enjoying the videos 💜I pick mine up from car boot sales, charity shops and bargain stores like “Home Bargains” usually have them for a good price 👍

[@sheribulluck9691]

i love the idea of covering the little books. Do you need to do anything to the book pages BEFORE you paste in the papers? mine popped off when I tried it a while back, so I haven't done it again.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi 👋 I don’t do anything to the pages, I use mat medium to glue the papers and I’ve not had an issue with them peeling off. If you wanted to make the surface more stable you could sand the pages lightly and then paint with either clear or white gesso which gives the paper some tooth to grip onto 🙌

[@sheribulluck9691]

@@susanmccreevyartistthank you! I think the gesso would help!

[@nataszakozlowska1096]

Thank you so much, Susan...so many wonderful inspirations! I'm wondering if you create those books yourself or you can actually buy them?

[@susanmccreevyartist]

I buy baby board books in charity shops and recycle them, I think you can buy blank ones but I haven’t done that.

[@nataszakozlowska1096]

Thank you, great idea!@@susanmccreevyartist

[@acaring2440]

😊😊WoW! Beautiful art!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you so much 😊

[@natural09100]

Great ideas, many thanks 🙏

[@susanmccreevyartist]

You’re welcome 😊

[@HiThereHeyThere]

New viewer The earrings idea was good 2:20. Never heard that technique, (but had ideas of jewelry). The paper glued to wood idea 3:05 4:10 was great too, and economical. The framed tip 3:52 was new to me, (*beautifal art btw). Q: i hear posca and some art paints are not lightfast, so if we use the uv matte product over them, does it help keep them from fading sooner? 6:43 thx for all these helpful ideas

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi 👋 yes the UV mat varnish does help with light fastness 👌

[@debvoso9490]

Loved this video Your work is gorgeous on anything How did you make your encaustic so shiny Thx

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi Deb, thanks! 😀 If you buff the wax with a soft lint free cloth it develops a shine. It will develop a bloom over time but that can be removed by gently buffing the surface again.

[@charlottesharkey4803]

Love to know the specific name for a "baby board book." I've looked under different versions of that & can't find any. Even at the art shops. Thank you.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi Charlotte, I usually source mine in the bargain shops that sell food and household stuff, they usually have a baby book section. The ones you are looking for are for younger children, they are hard pages so that the babies don’t rip them. Car boot sales and charity shops, eBay are also good places to source them. You won’t find them in art shops. Below is a link for amazon with a set of 4 😀📚 amzn.eu/d/8Ykvjiz

[@charlottesharkey4803]

@@susanmccreevyartist Got it! Thank you.

[@EAKstuff1]

Thank you for this video! For the step to prep your wooden board first to seal it before adding your paper, is there any reason why you use gloss medium instead of mat medium or gesso or anything else? I'm planning to mount some of my gelatin plate prints which I've made using block printing ink and I'm working out what products I need (I'm in the U.S.)

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Yes, this is recommended by Golden paints as it acts as a barrier between the natural wood and the paint. This article explains more 👍 goldenartistcolors.com/resources/preparing-a-painting-support

[@EAKstuff1]

@@susanmccreevyartist Thanks!

[@dianekohl9179]

Question...have you used cold wax before to cover your prints on the cradle board panels?

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Yes I have, it also gives a lovely finish, it’s quite hard work to get it on and buffed up though!

[@knlflan]

What a great video! I love all of yours and hope to improve my Gelli printing some day! Question: Do you leave the paint on your plastic stencils or do you have to clean them? I hope you leave it because I did!

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi 👋 I do give mine a wash, depends if you like really grungy effects, I'm not keen on bits of paint flaking off so I usually try to clean them.

[@claresmith9545]

Where would you be having your course?

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi I’ve not got any in person courses scheduled this year but my next online course will be released in April 2024 www.susanmccreevy.com/botanical-online-class ❤️

[@janetslaterphotography2806]

Susan, you mentioned that you put encaustic wax on top of your gelli prints. What do you put on the gelli prints before applying the wax because encaustic wax won't adhere to acrylic (assuming that you used acrylic paint on your gelli prints) ?

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi Janet, I use a very thin layer of clear gesso before applying the wax. I’ve never had any issues with the wax cracking or not adhering 🤩

[@sherimedford4106]

love to see you do the childrens book

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you 🙏 here is part 1 there’s also a part 2 😀 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWe6koiFlNFraassi=bBBzlA0NTx8pGEUZ

[@ingunnelverum007]

I love your print. Do you ever use the print on big canvas or wood panel.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi 👋 yes I bought a larger 16 x 20” gel plate and I have mounted papers up to A2 and 50x50” 😀

[@ingunnelverum007]

@@susanmccreevyartist I thinking to enjoy your course. I have try to use my print on my big canvas…. in smaller peases but the edges are not fine🥰

[@rozwallace1143]

I'd like to see videos of your working methods please.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

There’s quite a few demo videos for you here. You can binge watch 😆

[@tboutelle1]

Terrific videos. Very generous.

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Thank you 😊

[@trialsbikeguy]

Hi. I love your work. Im a newbie trying this out. My question is if I were to use thin vintage dictionary pages to pull prints isnt that a huge risk for tearing compared to pulling a print with stiff mixed media paper ????

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi 👋 thinner papers work very well on the gel plate.

[@elviraberry2942]

Instead of gluing the prints unto "inexpensive canvas substrate" like decoupage, have you tried using canvas instead of the paper?

[@susanmccreevyartist]

Hi, I have tried that but the prints haven’t been very successful doing it that way for me anyway 🤷‍♀️