How to Use Natural Materials in a Gelli Print

Using bits from my garden, some stamps and stencils, to create this gelli print.

[@craftingwithkeely]

So pretty! Did you see Teri the Crafter has a gel plate postcard challenge running during July 2024?

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thank you! No, I haven’t seen that. I’ll have a look 😀.

[@anneshome]

Nice 💙

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thank you!

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Really pretty!

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thank you! 😊

[@joychip5994]

Lovely I must go into the garden

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Definitely. Give it a go!

[@maryzefo3801]

Very pretty looks like something I need to learn 😊

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks Mary. It's really quite easy. Give it a go!

[@Ironic_Jihad]

Loved this! Gave some good ideas, thank you.

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks Daniel. That's good to hear!

[@janineallen3681]

Thank you for showing this to us, it’s lovely and also informative 😊

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks Janine! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@joychip5994]

You must do more I love your plant ones 🎉

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Ah, thank you Joyce. It's lots of fun!

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Thanks for showing us how to use botanicals for a nice print. It’s a shame the paint wouldn’t lift off.

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks, they do make interesting prints.

[@maramakesjournals2319]

@@thesmallartcompany5129 Other artists do not let their paint dry onto the page before pulling. They pull the print immediately. All the paint is removed by the paper. Do you see benefit from letting the paper dry to the plate? I’m genuinely curious.

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

@@maramakesjournals2319 Sorry, only just saw your comment. I thought I did lift immediately! I will have to check, maybe I didn't... Using acrylic paint I do usually pull straight away. I might have to experiment :)

[@avanellehansen4525]

Your plate seems grabby. Hand sanitizer and baby wipes dry it out. you might consider conditioning with baby/mineral oil. Lovely print.

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks! I actually don't mind leftover paint. It kind of adds to the overall effect, although it does depend what I'm doing...

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Nice suggestions. There was something not right. The plate or the paint.

[@gailierunninglynx7310]

~❤~

[@jupitervibes1729]

Very good

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks! It turned out pretty well.