Image Tracing on Gelli Arts® Gel Printing Plates with Copic Markers

See how Birgit Koopsen creates image transfers on the Gelli Arts® Gel Printing Plate using Copic markers!
Birgit places her gel printing plate on top of an image and starts to trace the image with a Copic marker. She uses a variety of colors and takes her time. Birgit allows the markers to dry thoroughly. She then applies a thin layer of acrylic paint on top of the drawing, places paper on top, rubs firmly, and then carefully pulls the print.
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[@mebearcreations]

Fabulous technique!!!! Definitely need to try!!! 👏👏👏

[@carostaton2367]

Will this technique work with Promarkers? I don’t have any copics,

[@SmithQuilts]

I would never have thought the Copic markers would come off....Thanks!!!!

[@paprluvr]

Awesome! I'd have to try it with sharpies. Those are the only alcohol markers I have. Tere

[@bl0tt44]

this is very clever and shows a real understanding of materials. thanks x

[@Zoomfreaky]

Super! I would never dare to use my copic markers on my Gelliplate. Now I do! Yay! Thanks so much! Oh chips, I see now you use watercolor markers...:) Good to know. Woeps....:)

[@birgitkoopsen9277]

No, I did use Copic alcohol markers, adding water soluble crayons at the end!

[@Zoomfreaky]

Great technique! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@novasmem]

You guys continue to amaze me, this is so cool I can't wait to try it. I want to try using my kids school pictures instead of magazine images

[@evelynedavid9564]

Great idea ! Can i use my Spectrum Noir markers on my gelli plate ? Thanks for sharing.

[@birgitkoopsen9277]

Yes, you can :)

[@artzology]

This is an amazing technique! Ideas running through my head! Thank you for the inspiration!

[@ramonalee1]

This is awesome! Do you have to use alcohol markers or can you outline in a water based marker?

[@TheKazadoodle]

Why not experiment and see? That's what I'm playing on doing, that's the fun of the gelli plate :D

[@birgitkoopsen9277]

You can use water based markers on the plate but as they are water soluble you can not add a layer of paint on top as the would reactivate and smear, so you have to print while the ink is still wet.

[@gjd1155]

I tried this, using Copic markers, doing it exactly as demonstrated, and the trace did not print. Now my Gelli plate has a drawing on it in Copic ink and I can't get it off at all. Soap, baby oil, baby wipes, nothing will remove the Copic ink tracing from the Gelli plate. Can anyone explain what went wrong? This is very frustrating!

[@atlantic2233]

Did you try 99% rubbing alcohol?

[@laurawilson9088]

Great tutorial, Birgit! Question about when to add the clear gesso: if you're planning to use the water soluble crayons, do you brayer the gesso on the Gelli plate at the very beginning before drawing with the Copic markers OR after pulling the initial print, do you brayer the gesso on the plate, and then place the first pulled print back on the plate to coat the print with the gesso? Thank you so much!

[@iamdawt]

I have read her instructions several times because I was confused as well. From what I understand, she rolled the clear gesso onto the gelli plate and then put the image back onto the plate and pulled it as if it were another print. I imagine it gives it some tooth and allows the crayons to be blended. I'm not 100% sure, so I'll be watching for the correct explanation from Birgit.

[@jeanneblondewomanstamping9788]

I paused the instructions throughout and I believe she indicated gesso step happens AFTER first print pulled off of the magazine image.

[@birgitkoopsen]

Gesso was added after making the print. You could apply it straight to the print but using the gel plate gives you a very nice, thin and even layer of gesso.

[@iamdawt]

Yes, I wasn't clear on that. I meant AFTER she already pulled the first print.

[@Luvthypaper233]

Wow does this work on fabric too.

[@debrapetit6876]

Thank you for sharing x

[@carolemorrison9870]

Birgit, what a great technique!! Thanks for sharing this with all of us!! Carole from Chicago, IL USA

[@anne-mariegaglio1461]

Always so inspiring your videos. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@dianekohl9179]

I also do not understand the steps fully....? I re-read over but still unsure if gesso goes on the pulled print or not? If so, couldn't you just brayer the gesso direct to the pulled copic marker print????

[@JennyBox]

Birgit answered above - she said, "Gesso was added after making the print. You could apply it straight to the print but using the gel plate gives you a very nice, thin and even layer of gesso." Hope that helps :)

[@miracleartinspirations8919]

Very clever thinking Birgit, thanks for your great ideas! love this

[@jay-ostar8494]

Wow stunning results. I look really forward to trying this method.

[@kathysalido1856]

Wow, this is a very cool technique!!

[@terrybanet3330]

Always finding new and incredible ways to make awesome prints. Thank you!

[@suzannekeir3974]

Awesome, great new technique, can’t wait to try, thanks for sharing

[@COLCI2009]

OMGOODNESS! The possibilities are endless! Love this! TFS

[@lindaepstein7736]

Wow, that is a great technique. Love it and thank you for sharing it.

[@christierella]

Love the techniques! Thanks for sharing!

[@windinn8367]

Fabulous idea - many thanks!!

[@vikibanaszak4881]

wow! I can't wait to give this a try! This is so cool!

[@georgiabloomers]

Amazing, I can't wait to try it...

[@suehabib9242]

I love this idea! Would other markers work for this technique other than Copic Markers? I don't have any Copics, but have about a thousand other permanent and water soluble markers. Thanks.

[@lfrench2210]

I would think any markers would work!😊

[@ceciliasart502]

Copic Markers are alcohol based. i would think any alcohol based marker will do.

[@evelynedavid9564]

What about Spectrum Noir markers ? Can i use them in my gelli plate ?

[@MichelleHotchkissArt]

Shapie or Bic markers should work.

[@suehabib9242]

Thanks all for the suggestions. I can't wait to try this technique!

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

Oh wauw, wat een geweldig resultaat Birgit...dank je wel!

[@gerytiemens-hartgers8371]

Wow, this is great to try, thanx.

[@iamdawt]

What a fantastic idea!

[@raelynnreffruschinni8802]

VERY COOL!

[@Mrsfarangnl]

Super!!!

[@Pila426]

Neat!

[@kellihull7600]

Pure GENIUS

[@yrmazavala]

Excelente!

[@jacciford]

Can you use a different type of marker?

[@MixdJuxt]

Copics are alcohol ink, so should work with any alcohol based markers.