easy GELATOS techniques that will BLOW YOUR MIND!

[@jrenee1040]

Almost thought they were lip balm and I was about to get a makeup tutorial. Never heard of these

[@olivia8977]

forbidden lip balm

[@soda_fairy]

Sacred lip balm

[@evan2165]

Chosen lip balm

[@doralevitt2879]

This is the first time I ever heard of gelato sticks, for a minute they looked like pastels! Thank you for your video! 😄

[@rahdisbutterflykisses4291]

My first time ever seeing or hearing of them also.

[@mousepudding]

This video is everything a crafty video should be: clear, concise, keeps to the point, full of good info, and fun to watch. Well done!

[@momgib2000]

Put Matt medium on nonstick craft sheet and roll it out with a brayer. Then put your gelato‘ card gelato side down onto the mat medium. Lift straight up. No smudging ;) Beautiful cards!!! I always forget about my gelatos!

[@dawnesmith-sliming7004]

I love my gelatos. When I want to seal them I put matte medium on a gel plate with a brayer and then press my piece onto it. A good burnish and lift it straight up and it’s good to go when dry. This is a great video showing several ways to use them. TFS

[@bobbibuttons8730]

I’m desperate to try gelatos. Even the names sound so delicious. Sadly budget won’t allow it so I can just took and be jealous!

[@dianasherwood9647]

Hint to help, water based KILZ is the same thing basically as gesso, saves you a ton of money, I ve used it for years on paper and canvas, a quart for under 9 bucks!!!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Thanks for that tip! That's a ton for cheap!! 😀😀🎨

[@yelsyels]

I have some watercolour crayons which I haven't used so will try some of these techniques using my stencils. Thank you for sharing the techniques! Appreciated

[@MHoWsc]

I've had gelatos for over a year that I bought in a creative frenzy then never used them. Thanks so much for your wonderful and inspirational tutorial. I'm going to get my gelatos and other craft supplies out this afternoon and play!

[@kendrickmaurice5419]

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[@aaravclark3968]

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[@kendrickmaurice5419]

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[@kendrickmaurice5419]

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[@aaravclark3968]

@Kendrick Maurice happy to help =)

[@vincikeeper1581]

Pastel and Watercolor fusion ...

[@ImGinaMarie]

Great job!! The flower is definitely the best! Guess I'll be buying Gelatos!

[@susancuss5168]

I like to play with my gelatos, too. When I want to fix them, or use gesso on a card, I quite often apply the medium to my gelli plate with a brayer, then press the paper surface onto the medium. I can add several thin layers to protect the gelatos without the fear of scraping into the surface or removing any of the colour. It works great!

[@harriettezmalloy7182]

So much fun! I love my gelatos. To seal them, use a paintbrush. You can do it with gel medium too, not just the liquid. But as long as your paintbrush is dry the color doesn’t move at all. I put the matte medium on my work surface (not directly on my project) because in my experience it makes them wet & then the color will move. Then I dip my brush in the medium & bring it to the paper. It seals the gelatos wonderfully, & you don’t move or lose any of the color.

[@suetownsend1932]

So much good information, especially for a newbie mixed media person! After a few years of making nice, but somewhat balanced cards, I'm now exploring looser techniques. I appreciate your videos and the time it took to produce such a lovely tutorial.

[@IngridBlackburn]

LOVE how you put that nice and balanced. Enjoy embracing the loose side!! It's WAY more fun. 😘

[@cynthiakoop2837]

What an awesome video! I love playing with Gelatos but haven't in so long. Time to get them out!! Thanks for the fun and inspiration. I look forward to seeing the next video you put up.

[@ashleymarie6715]

Ok that last card is really something special!

[@nancyloomis3046]

I have rediscovered Gelatos and now appreciate them even more than I did a few years ago. I don’t do so much crafting/card making anymore and am focusing on developing my fine art. I do a lot of small abstract pieces and these little gems are so beautiful to make the soft and flowing organic shapes that I love. And the blending and layering is outstanding. They are not lightfast, however, and so I would only reproduce them for prints for work I wanted to sell. I wish Faber Castell would make Gelatos that are lightfast rated with artist quality pigments. That would be great 👍 but they would cost a lot more.

[@IngridBlackburn]

They sure would...lol! So glad you enjoyed this Nancy. Thanks for watching!! 😍😁🎨

[@joiedefi]

So much to learn!! I add paper and paint and stamps to my junk and art journals, so I'm very excited to be learning how to use these. Thank you! joie xxx 💕😀🌿

[@_Obey_]

Never heard of that, besides gelati as in tasty handmade ice cream 😂😂 I wonder though if it even makes sense for me to try and buy them. I bet they are not easy to find and import to switzerland.

[@chrisurisu]

Just ordered earlier today my first Gelatos and now I bumped into your video. So happy I found your amazing video and so happy I will have my own Gelatos next week :)

[@hannahmullen4897]

'most of us have these'. Who has these?

[@dinkaboutit4228]

She's talking to the "middle aged finger painter" crowd. Don't be offended if this doesn't include you.

[@Chrisb4436]

I have played with gelatos, but nothing serious because I didn't really know what I was doing. Thanks for this video, I'll start using gesso and matte medium, which should help greatly. Love that tissue paper technique.

[@ArtsyMed]

I love the effect created by the coloring medium! I have gelatos, but have not reached them much, since I felt it’s not that versatile, but after watching all of these techniques, I think I’ll start using them again.

[@rosavaldes2599]

Love the texture and colors on the Awesome card

[@ashleymarie6715]

These are such pretty art supplies. Makes me want them and I'm just a coloring type of person.

[@LynnGalvanHippie-Chick]

This. Has to be the best video I have seen yet on these. I loved your projects. That background is awesome before you cut it up.

[@IngridBlackburn]

Awe, thank you so much. I'm touched you found it so valuable. I LOVE gelatos. Such deeply pigmented little sticks. Thanks for watching and commenting. 😍

[@ravenfox13]

I love how you explained your process here, it's easy to follow and very informative

[@debbie1016]

Beautiful cards. They turned out very pretty. When I set my gelatos I do it on the gelli plates. I will in a layer of clear gesso or clear medium and then put the card ontop and roll the back with a brayer. Then if I need another layer I repeat. It works great without the worry of scratching or smearing the gelatos.

[@IngridBlackburn]

Me too, now. 😂 One of the commenters turned me into that the year I released this video. I'm with you... It's the best way, hands down!!! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to offer that in a comment. 😘😍🎨

[@743linda]

Thanks for reminding me to get my Gelatos out!!!! Love your cards!!!

[@silviac6120]

The plural of gelato is gelati. Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹

[@Dotalina33]

I just have to say how impressed I am with how you used gelatos. When they were first put on the market I did not in CUNY way come up with your take on them. So to the shelf they went. I have never seen anybody use them as well as you. That flower card is gorgeous, therefore when I get my commitment cards done I’m gonna try again with them. Maybe just maybe I’ll get somewhere! Thanks so much for putting up this tute on them!

[@shonawatt6781]

I have a few gelatos and only used with a baby wipe to put on cardstock! Thanks for showing all the ways to use them, especially putting down gesso first! Love your cards and the tissue paper flower! 😀

[@kimberleebailey-murders7666]

I’m so glad I found this I have these and only knew one way to use them so that just blew my mind and I’m excited to use these ideas ….thank you

[@Adeline9418]

Planning on buying king art gel crayons. So excited to finally have a medium for my coloring page backgrounds.

[@josievanotterlo5191]

I love working with Gelatos and this video has shown me more ways to use them. Thank you!

[@dalainebloom4505]

I have never seen any of Your videos. I love this one!!! I have never seen Gelatos that I don't eat either! LOL! These are really cool! They remind Me of pastels that are not oily. COOL! COOL!! COOL!!! I cannot wait to try these on some cards or maybe even on the background of one of My paintings after setting them. Anyway, I did give You a thumbs up and I did subscribe also. I am so happy that I am seeing Your channel for the first time. Well, Blessings sent Your way and Looking forward to seeing more of Your talents. 😊👍🏼

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Ingrid, you made me go and play with my gelatos... loved your mixed media cards and TFS! 😘✨👍🏾

[@nicolalocke5409]

I loves mushing them, there so fun to play with x

[@michellepittman8410]

That's the way I was shown how to use them... at an Expo. Really haven't known any other way to use them! Until now!! : )

[@m.c.5124]

Your cards are art lady!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@DerrynEHahn-ir2jv]

So pretty. Anytime you want to fix something water soluble with a matte or gloss medium, use a large flat paintbrush and stroke it over once only. Not back and forth. Or use a spray acrylic fixative. Hope this helps.❤️

[@GrandmaLaura2nd]

You are a great teacher. Mistakes are learning tools for sure. Thanks

[@christinesmith989]

Fantastic video - love the projects and am inspired to use my Gelatos again soon, thank you! xxx

[@angiegreen6366]

I really enjoyed that. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent.

[@effiecross2008]

I have tons of gelatos including all those gorgeous iridescents.Thanks for showing me some beautiful new ways to use them. I subscribed!

[@SuperJazzyjane]

thanks so much for all the great information

[@candypalladino1348]

Great techniques for Gelato. I'm definitely going to try these ideas. Haven't had them out in quite a while. Now I have some fun ways to use them. Thank you for your inspiration. Happy Crafting 😃

[@KonjikiKonjiki]

Great vid, gets me excited about my gelatos again. :) The easiest way to seal them with gel medium is to use a gel plate to apply it -- the colours stay put, and you get a smooth even layer.

[@Ladycrafty6]

I have! played with Gelatos but you have given me some great new ways! Thank you! : ]

[@shellyp8731]

Looking forward to the full video on the last card! I have gelatos and use them mostly in my art journal. Thanks for leaving in all the boo boos...helps us learn.

[@mayloo2137]

I like to use gelatos. I use them to create a background for atcs on one big piece of paper then cutting them into individual atcs. I haven't removed color through a stencil or mixed in modeling paste yet. Good ideas though.

[@robynneighbour5196]

Absolutely love the tissue paper flower

[@luley8254]

Just got my first set today! Cant wait to use them! Thanks for doing this video for us beginners! ❤️

[@gagatoots807]

My Gelatos came today from Amazon. Its a box that also has 3 stamps, a paint brush and a pallet knife. I haven't used them yet, I wanted to learn what to do with them first. This is a great video, very informative. Thank you.

[@IngridBlackburn]

How fun!!! I have a few others in a playlist too. Enjoy experimenting with all that incredible color!! 😁🎨

[@gagatoots807]

@@IngridBlackburn thank you, I have just subscribed to you so I will be watching more of your videos. I've been a card making for years, but over the last 6 months I'm getting interested in other arts and crafts

[@IngridBlackburn]

@@gagatoots807 Welcome! You'll love mixed media. Works so well with card making, and is so much fun!! Thanks for watching Gaga. 😁😁🎨

[@lauramurphy438]

I love playing with my gelatos. You have shared more techniques that I can try out. Thanks so much for doing this video. Have a beautiful day!

[@lechat8533]

Thank you, Ingrid :) I love this flower card. It's really special.

[@IngridBlackburn]

Me too - one of my favorites!! SO glad you enjoyed it. 😀😀🎨

[@nilly-rosilly3347]

Thanks so much! I had great fun watching your tutorial! I've had a bit of a problem spreading the gelatos in the past bc they kind of dried too quickly for me. And I often found myself using too much water which only served to fade the vibrancy of some of the beautiful colors. But your suggestion to use gesso has solved this problem for me and now I can enjoy the gelatos more! So thanks again!

[@michellepittman8410]

Wow! I absolutely love this tutorial! I can't wait to try this! I have gelatos but didn't know you had to use gesso and seal with glue.

[@seyharith9761]

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[@ingrid2543]

I just purchased gelatos and this tutorial was very helpful!

[@nan0809]

What a gorgeous card! So excited to see more videos of your work!

[@von111]

Lol they look like little lipsticks. Very cool! I love the yellow, so vibrant!

[@kathleenrothman]

Totally Agree !! It IS Awesome ! Love All the tips here . Thanks for Sharing 💞🙏☮️🌈😊

[@TheJoyfulSoulCreates]

Great techniques! I haven't used gelatos before. They're on my wishlist though.

[@yellowRose806]

I found them at Michaels on clearance and was wondering what they were. Thanks for the demo!

[@chevaliedelareverie]

Weird, they're on clearance at Hobby Lobby too! I wonder if Faber Castelle is discontinuing them?

[@patpw476]

Great techniques. Great videos loaded with lots of inspirations. I have the gelatos since it first came out but could not get them to blend. Now I know why. I tried your techniques. Had fun and they came out great. Thank you, thank you.

[@paxi37]

I’ve had a small set of gelatos for a while and haven’t touched them. Thanks for the inspiration. Am going to have a great play tomorrow

[@elisa_salas]

Thanks this is so great! Nice ideas. I just bought some gelatos and fell in love with the textures !

[@IngridBlackburn]

You are very welcome! I love the richness of the colors too. Have fun playing with them!!! Thanks for watching and commenting. 😀😀🎨

[@kkossor3046]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@kimpeasester]

thank you! I love my gelatos but I didnt know how to use them in so many ways!

[@1Cheribaby]

Love some of the colors you have created here and I thank you for your video. Happy to finally know how to use all of the gelatos I have that are still brand new. What I have learned here though is that there is absolutely no way I would ever go through all of these steps for a card front...no matter how beautiful it comes out. Thanks for helping me clear out some of my accumulated stash - these are headed to the trash bin right now. Again though, with all sincerity, love what you created. It’s just not for me. I appreciate all tutorials - so much time goes into all of them.

[@sherrytyson4321]

I LOVE your enthusiasm!! Gelatos are so easy to get excited about! I love them too. It great to see how other people use them. I do use the whipped with mine. It truly is a vibrant pigment! Loved your video!

[@debbiesjournals4550]

Great tutorial. I have gelatos and rarely use them. You have inspired me to pull them out today!

[@dakrela]

Hello from Germany, i love Gelatos too. Wonderful cards. 😊👍

[@1virgo2000am]

Great video! Lots of new techniques to try! 🙌🏼

[@sheilacrace7839]

That last card is stunning I need to get my gelatos off the shelf I have had trouble setting the colors, so tend not to use them much. Will have to try again

[@michellepittman8410]

@@IngridBlackburn So you think I could use the spray fixative I have for sealing watercolors instead of the glue medium you used in the video?

[@marymccloskey9450]

Thank you for this detailed tutorial. I’m just learning how to use this media.

[@valeriesmall8085]

Thank You so very much for your wonderful videos...I have learned so much in just 3 videos! Your a natural teacher 😍

[@ibetannerz]

Wow, those cards are beautiful.... I was in my local Michael's a few months ago & randomly bought 4 Singles, because they were on clearance...I didn't know why I needed them 🤣 but at the time I had to buy them.... I have used them on a few cards I made. I am only just starting out, and they are nothing like these .. but watching this really makes me want more now.

[@mmemonarch]

Wow! Thank you for all the amazing techniques!

[@chavezesther50]

I'm so happy that you made this video! Wow I love all the different techniques. I'm going to give it a go. Thank you. 💜

[@anadarch7663]

Thank you Ingrid!

[@dianamcmahon51510]

So glad I came across this video! I have gelatos but for whatever reason I don't reach for them that often. So many ways to use them that I never knew! Add a medium, duh! Thanks for all the great tips. 🙂

[@barbaras2960]

Great video and very interesting. I have gelatos and have used them, but I didn't know about setting. You learn something new every day.

[@traceybartlam5940]

Fantastic instructional video, so full of ideas. Beautiful card at the end too 😄👍

[@sircroissant9463]

I didn't find the hands in the supplies list:(

[@jolac46]

Those are great techniques. Love the results.

[@nildagonzalez1498]

Great samples! Love the demonstration. Will be looking for more! Thanks!

[@carose1029]

Beautiful card - I would use that in a journal , not a card that could possibly tossed away👍

[@barnowl7278]

At the moment I'm not really interested in experementing with new mediums, but you have such an relaxing voice, i could not close your video :D Could you make a video about creating different textures with different mediums? I'm fairly new into art, it would help me a lot! Sorry for my not so great english! Greetings from Germany! ❤

[@joannfuhrer3114]

I love my gelatos! But rather than gel medium I use workable fixative between layers. It's smelly, so you need to spray it outside, but a light spray keeps your color from moving when you add wet layers on top and it dries fast...and you can use gel medium over the fixative too. Nice tutorial! Thanks!

[@joannedonovan9489]

Thanks for all of the tips & tricks! I didn't know you could do the "drip" technique with art crayons! Cool!!

[@MsJet1]

I did not know to use water to spread the color! Thanks!

[@davek12]

I got a Gelato in a try it box, and nothing had hit me what to do with it. I understand why now, this isn't my art style. I love making little watercolor cards, but I don't do the 3D mixed kind of stuff. Those cards are gorgeous, though. You have to love each one for what it is, and I enjoyed the video.

[@Taitcreates639]

How fun is this. New to card making. Own a gel plare bgt haven't used them yet. Now I will. Thanks for all the inspiration. Hugs!

[@Taitcreates639]

Ingrid Blackburn Thank you Ingrid that is very kind of you.

[@michelegourd5742]

WOW!! Awesome ideas !! Thanks for sharing

[@melimel9265]

looks so cool. reminds me of how smooth lip stick would rub on. dollar store cheap or old lip sticks. wonder if it would work. the colors that are sold for lip colors are outrageous but tfs

[@dalainebloom4505]

You are very welcome. I am looking forward to seeing more of Your videos and Your talents. 😊👍🏼

[@allthumbs3792]

I have a dozen or so Gelatos and have been wondering how to use them best. Thanks for the ideas and nice results!!!

[@michellechristopher6468]

This is what I learned when dreamweaver owner should come for showers she retired and sold to Stampendouse. I love all the techniques. TFS