my SECRETS to perfectly LAYERED GEL PRINTS

Create with me! There is nothing more satisfying than layering up a gel print and taking it in one pull. Learn my real tips in this simple way to build and pull your print in one move. These are a game changer for me, and will instantly improve any monoprinting art you create.
Using a Gelli Plate isn't just slapping some paint down and pulling a print. Not when you want one layered monoprints that have depth, texture and character.
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[@terryowenby9507]

I love your technique of using two plates at the same time and taking the extra paint from plate 1 to start another print on plate 2! Genius! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@DLMz]

Also, I love your idea of using 2 gel plates vs having a side sheet for Brayer excess. That’s awesome 🙌🏼

[@Amywazwaz06]

I have one gel plate. Seeing her have two made me think I now need two as well.

[@westcat54]

This is one of the best beginner tutorials I have seen on using a gel plate. Actually, I'm not a beginner and learned a number of great tips so let me say it is one of the best overall tutorials on the gel plate. :-) I would love a Zoom hangout if the time works. Thanks so much.

[@ardyth]

I keep coming back to this video - I haven't worked up to trying it yet, but I'm getting closer! lol! Hope you're well!

[@kellydornan846]

YES, PLEASE! I would love to participate in a Gelli party. You’ve inspired me to pull out my plates again, YAY! Thanks so much 💚

[@janetdegenhardt5999]

Having a zoom session would be awesome, after I clean up my studio a bit. These pulls are amazing by the way. I learned a lot from this video.

[@IngridBlackburn]

I'd love to also know if you'd be interested in chatting about what you're up to in a FREE zoom hangout! I'm curious if there is any interest in chatting about what you're working on, crafting a little, watching me do a little printing....Leave me a comment - I'd love to know! Join the upcoming 2022 FREE Zoom Class - get notified here: bit.ly/3MvNAMH😍😘

[@tinaanderson1416]

Depending on the timing, I'd be interested in a free zoom.

[@helennashmay]

I’d love to join you too... your work is wonderful! So inspiring.... I work with a large gelli plate and also print on fabric... more difficult getting intense prints, but oh, so many opportunities!

[@terry1430]

Yes, this would be great. I am newer to geli print but find it so much fun. Always like learning new techniques so to participate in zoom would be fun. Also enjoy your tutorials too.

[@karenmooney9684]

I’d love to do the zoom! How do I find out when it’s on. My Gmail is [e-mail]

[@IngridBlackburn]

@@karenmooney9684 I'll be posting a video about it in the New Year - not 100% sure when, putting it all together over the next few weeks. Stay tuned here!!

[@gailthecrafter]

Yes I would love to spend some time arting.

[@susanjerrell9220]

You know the, not necessarily right way to gel print, but the way to expand gel printing into beautifully layered artwork. For me it's the right way. More control, less haphazard. I love it to bits!! 💖

[@eagercrafter_9014]

I like gelli printing but would love to learn more

[@lizintas8396]

Loved this tutorial, sounds pretentious on my behalf but its the first "art" tutorial I have seen on gelli plates, its about the energy of the artist, as opposed to just producing lovely prints.

[@IngridBlackburn]

Thank you Liz! That means the world to me. Yes, art is about a feeling, techniques are great, I use them all the time, but they are just the tools to help us breathe our emotions and life into works that connect with those we love, including ourselves. I wholeheartedly believe that. Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave a comment. I just filmed the video that uses that print yesterday, I'm excited to get it up later this month. I like to think she's smiling somewhere thinking about the art, and us. Much love! 😍😘🎨

[@barbaracabrera207]

WOW!!! Great prints. I've never heard anyone talk about the things you mentioned about gelli printing. I learned more in this one video, than all the other ones put together!!! I'm new to your channel, and excited about watching more. I don't have a gelli plate, and have never done it. But after this video, I feel I can do it. The gel plate and paints are not in my budget right now. But I've been buying couple paints each month. So it will be soon. I just can't believe how different your knowledge & processes are than anyone else has explained. I've done mostly crochet, sewing, and needlework all my life. But I just started doing junk journals 4 few months ago. So now I'm dyeing paper, and using paints. So a WHOLE NEW WORLD has opened up to me. Its nice to have some good knowledge before you start,..... just so you don't have to figure everything out the long way, by yourself. That can be frustrating. I didn't even think about building layers and that what goes on gel plate first, ends up on top of paper!!! It should he common sense. But I didn't think of it. Light bulb just went on!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH for taking time to explain these basics. I really appreciate your teachings!!! Thank you for the video. I'm subscribed and got the bell on. So I can follow your channel now. Plus, you are so fun to watch, and relaxing to listen to. Austin,TX USA

[@jalh3]

Ingrid, I’d love a Gelli Zoom session! I really haven’t been thrilled with the prints I pull and results I get. So do to them in real time with consult from you and others would be a great opportunity and gift. Thank I’m a blessed and lucky one who still has a job and able to work during the pandemic, so for me would need to be weekends and/or after 6pm Pacific Time (which likely would be way too late for east coast people). I really hope this works out to where I can join live. Thanks Ingrid!

[@charleneridlon173]

Started! I would love a zoom group. I am just getting started. Just bought my first plate but I have creating paper in other ways. Excited to get started!

[@RinasAMaker]

These prints are so beautiful and it’s so special how you were able to use a piece that belonged to your Mom. I’ve only ever done 1 print and even though I really like it, I want a better white. A video about good paints to use would be invaluable to someone who is just starting with plates (like me). TFS!

[@pammathers2134]

My grandfather’s last name was Blackburn! More to the point, I’d love a hangout sesh!!! Thank you!

[@juliesteed3441]

That is so interesting that you leave the paper on the plate to dry for the final pull. I've usually seen other artists apply a super thin layer of paint to pull the final print immediately. Definitely trying your technique - thanks!

[@andreamarshall3356]

thank you for teaching me something about the gellie plate I've just got into it lately I'm trying to make homemade stencils and I want to incorporate my landscapes and seascapes I'm lucky that my paint,ink is for free so I can use as much paint as I like meanwhile for textures I have fallen in love with the crackle liquid or paste it just gives my pictures a lift oh I forgot candle wax it's so much fun.

[@allthumbs3792]

I enjoy the gel plate process, it looks simple enough, BUT there are some principles and skills that are important to success. I would welcome more videos with the basics explained and demonstrated. I’d like to raise my level from just a lucky combo to understanding how and why. Your work is beautiful!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Awesome, thanks for that! I love hearing what specifically people are looking for. If you have many other ideas for what you're looking for or struggle with, I'm all ears. Hope you can make one of the zooms! I'll be printing. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. 😁😁🎨

[@saschamudge2311]

That was just stunning and amazing to me, wish I had a gel plate❤️

[@sherleneholloway1627]

Ingrid, YES! to the idea of Zooming, I just got a new gel plate and roller, it’s been awhile since I played, but the last few times I did, my prints didn’t come out that great, but I’m eager to keep going and to continue to learn from you and others, Thank you for wanting to do this and sharing your amazing talent with us.

[@cindyhenry1410]

Same here!

[@donnasavage9814]

Amazing....thank you for your instructions, I love that you get to the project without a lot of extras, yet how you describe the process, your thoughts and why you're doing things in a particular order is wonderful. Your art is awesome!

[@annegozdowiak9458]

Such beautiful prints! A free zoom with many creative minds would be awesome! Thank you for offering.

[@AlisonHeikkila]

This is the first time I've watched you, and you've got me hooked! You're amazing. I love EVERYTHING you're saying..."the small moments," "the grunge," "the imperfect layers." And heck yeah, I'd love to do a Zoom with you! I can't wait to watch more of your videos. Thanks for being awesome.

[@IngridBlackburn]

Welcome Alison! So glad you're enjoying it. I love this whole process, and this video is very much me - the real me...I'm excited to share more with you. Thanks for watching and leaving me a comment. 😀😀🎨

[@brandyg37]

I’d love to do a virtual hang and talk about gel printing tips/processes/experiences

[@rebeccam.s.1565]

I'm just beginning my journey of art with gelli printing! Enjoyed this video! 💖

[@Deborah-sh3mf]

I didn't realize I had to let that final layer with the paper dry before I pulled the print...messed up some alcohol printing I was trying to do so THANK YOU so much for that important information. I didn't know what I was doing wrong. Now I can try again and also try with acrylics too!

[@barbaracabrera207]

Love how you share your thought process. It gives me tools to use later. TFS Austin,TX USA

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Hey! I designed the Van Gogh Spirals stencil for Joggles. Sweet, thanks for using it.

[@IngridBlackburn]

Hi Elizabeth!!! I LOVE so many of your stencils. Just got them a few weeks ago. Love the way you think in your designs. Thanks for popping by and taking time to comment!!! I'll definitely be using others!! 😁😁🎨

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

@@IngridBlackburn thanks for featuring my stencils, I loved watching how you use partial sections of stencils vs. the whole thing! Inspiring.

[@cindyhenry1410]

Elizabeth! I love your stencils! I have several of them from Joggles....can’t wait to try them on my gel plate!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

@@cindyhenry1410 awesome! Thank you for the support Cindy.

[@ellieknol]

I think i've watched this video 3 times now, and I am sure this is my most favorite gelli printing video ever. Thanks.

[@IngridBlackburn]

Awe, thanks Ellie! So glad you enjoyed it. There is so much more to come. I've been taking a much needed break. Excited to get back into filming and creating more content. I'd love to know what you loved about it so much, so that I can create more of that. Thanks for your time, means a lot. 😍😘🎨

[@ellieknol]

@@IngridBlackburn sorry for only reacting now.. busy, summer, garden etc... I'll show you a project I've made with a print I did after watching your video: elliecreahoekje.blogspot.com/2021/04/2021-topic-5-find-your-vibe-with-esn-by.html I guess it is the playful way of leaving part of stencilled and other paint to dry, starting with a dark color, and actually doing the layering thing in 1 go, not in multiple printing. I LOVE monoprinting, mostly the ghost prints for the same reason: having control in a certain way maybe? I knew about letting layers dry, but your approach added to it...

[@ellieknol]

@@IngridBlackburn forgot to say: take care, one thing at a time!

[@rainforme1850]

Oh my goodness first I have heard of this. I never was into art because I couldn’t draw. You have woke up the artist in me. I would love to start! I’m 70 yrs old. And I’m going to have a new beginnings. Love 💕 your presentation

[@lindasamuels792]

I've just stumbled upon gelli plates today and have been researching it all morning! I came across your video and you are amazing! I love how you explain the process while working. You have such a talent, a gift, not only with art but in teaching. So thankful to have found you ♥

[@denisejohnston6243]

Love them. I made my own gel plates yrs ago. There in my fridge. Time to play again..thank you

[@Lucy-yu5cc]

I'm a newbie to printmaking (but an oldie to life), and this video is the best I've seen yet!

[@msgingerjourney]

My gelli print making supplies arrived yesterday. Looking forward to getting started. Made junk journals for several years. Ready for some print making. Thank you for this video!❤

[@cloverrabbit5622]

This video makes me want to use my gel plates more and try new techniques! Thank you for this video.

[@christineperry87]

Wow I love your video. I had no idea you could leave your pull off for 5 mins, before pulling. I think that’s where I’ve been going wrong. Thank you. Your commentary was so calming and interesting

[@corrineaustin7028]

I'd love to do this with you! I like the way you go deeper into the printing process.

[@beckykent6674]

I can tell you really are an artist by the way you talk about your prints. The one you made from your mother's paper was so special to you. My mom is 83 and is a very good artist and I would love to do this for her too!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Thank you Becky, That paper is so fragile, it's so special to me. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! 😍😀🎨

[@karenkreider5998]

So sorry to have missed this premiere and chatting "real time" with you! Loved what you did in this video...and using a paper from your mom's things...amazing! Can't wait to see what you create with both of these panels. A zoom craft meeting? Of course!!! Love you my friend!

[@IngridBlackburn]

I would LOVE it if you were there chickie. :) The piece with my mom's paper is unreal. Such a fabulous piece of old paper. Thanks for popping by to watch. 😘😘🎨

[@glittergrandma]

Life is not perfect….. love the mystery and layers. Your every day practice is lovely. Thank you for the inspiration. Isn’t it fun how many ways we use the gel press?! Love it. Many thanks. ❤❤❤

[@theresaely4461]

Lovely work, love the idea of working on two plates at once, using the commonality of color and not having brayer waste ink

[@theresabreeden6743]

I would love to hang with you and others creating prints. I just recently got my geli press and I love it. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[@idamarx4363]

Thank you for the great video! I have been having difficulty with the paint sticking to the Gelli plate when I pull a print, so I am going to try your technique and wait for a few minutes before removing the paper. I really enjoyed watching your process! Thank you!

[@shirleyhale5683]

I am new to gel plate printing and I really enjoyed this video, my first of yours to watch. I'll be watching more for sure! I find your narrative very soothing and also inspiring as you explain about your process. Thank you.

[@KerenTamir]

love how you told this story and how you connect everything. The prints are just fantastic wow!! great job my friend!!

[@davejencowan9163]

Oh, wow! Watching this very early in the morning - and I’ve learned SO much about where I’ve been going wrong with gel prints - thank you so very much! Jen ❤️❤️

[@lariwyman6273]

Beautiful!!! 💕💗 I just ordered a larger gelli plate on sale. Last year my hubby and I got into this and were hooked!

[@58orchards]

I am just a newbie to gel printing really, I have watched this 3 or 4 times now I find it so inspiring and I am learning so much. Thank you.

[@IngridBlackburn]

I'm so glad June! Keep at it, you need to get reps in. The discovery with each print, including those that don't turn out is how you learn! Have fun layering. 😘

[@jodygoode4764]

I’d love to be part of a live zoom. Hope you do it. I find your commentary relaxing and helpful, especially letting go of “perfection”!

[@brendalenz414]

I have never done this. I’m a long time scrapbooker and I occasionally play with acrylic painting. I love what you create and really want to try it. My hubby got me some brayers (sp?) for my birthday. Now I just need a gel plate. Once I have that, I’ll think about joining you live. In the meantime, I’ll keep watching. 😊💕

[@kimberlydeberge1638]

I would love a zoom hangout. I would love it more if we could be creating together as we learn some of your techniques! Of course that means committing to a time that works for everyone so that might not be possible, but one can dream!

[@cindyhenry1410]

Maybe there can be more than one meeting to accommodate everyone!

[@melaniefisher8823]

I love your integrity and your spirit, I love how you dig into those emotions and elements and expose things that are sometimes buried and silenced and you make them sing and they become beautiful in a whole new way. Thank you for that. I hold you close in my arsenal for healing.

[@IngridBlackburn]

Thank you for that Melanie! Art is so much about feeling for me, I think that's what I love about it so much. So many people focus on the end result, that they forget about the little steps and nuances along the way. I love those little moments. Thanks for watching and leaving me a comment. 😀😀🎨

[@heathervaughn6508]

Totally, let's hang out and create!!! Loved this video :)

[@tinag8467]

Oh WOW, excellent way to interact with your audience and memory from your mom. So many ideas!!!!

[@StudioGriffel]

Oh yes I would love a zoom session! I live in Europe so the timing might be hard to manage. But I will definately give it a try! Thanks for your video

[@pamelagardner2532]

Those are gorgeous! Especially the one with your mom’s paper. Just amazing! I want to learn how to do that.

[@carolinestansfield5800]

I only got a gelli plate two days ago and really had no idea - I was worried about paint drying and 'grungy' bits. Thank you so much for this video - it's brilliant and so helpful. Can't wait to do more printing :)

[@IngridBlackburn]

Grungy bits are the universe's way of elevating your art, giving you texture and interest that's beautiful and interesting. Have fun experimenting, paying stuff forward, and discovering the beauty of Gelli printing! Thanks for watching Caroline! 😘😍🎨

[@debravankeuren5775]

Yes! Just pulled my first okay-ish print. So, yes PLEASE!

[@OpheliaChang]

I’d love structured time to make some pulls. I intend to do it almost every day and haven’t actually done it; you’d be doing me a great service. I’ll definitely zoom with a group if it fits in my schedule. I’ll make it fit.

[@robinphillips162]

Your prints were absolutely gorgeous! I am a total newbie, still waiting for my brayer to arrive in the mail, but I would love to hang out and learn more of your process.

[@HeatherWrightArt]

Beautiful prints! I don't think I've heard anyone else in all of gel-print land mention to let the paper sit for a few minutes on the last pull so as to capture everything completely - great tip, thank you!

[@rebeccasmenagerie]

Yes, that would be fun! I'm a NC crafter as well and looking forward to connecting with everyone.

[@bohemiantinker]

Loved your appreciation for life that resonates in this video. I too lost my Mother and understand how good it feels to honor their memory though art.

[@IngridBlackburn]

I'm sorry for your loss! I love that life lives on in new pieces. Honoring history and those that came before us, and of course mean the most to us. ❤

[@leslieramage7498]

Thank you, Ingrid! You made an excellent video! It was easy to follow and now I know how to layer the Gelatin prints! Wow, the options for layering are endless! I can't wait to try out my own this weekend! Thanks again!

[@robinmurphy2563]

I loved the journey you took us on. I am waiting on my first plate to get here tomorrow. I can't wait to get started, this is going to be fun. I foresee my inner self going to come out, if I let it. So excited.

[@christineellis9943]

Hi Ingrid, lovely prints. I’m new to gelli printing but loving experimenting. Always interesting in a Zoom class. Thank you 😊

[@sherryh2oo8]

Hi. Your process is very informative and helpful; and your narrative is wonderful!

[@sarah24sza]

I love how your prints turned out! Absolutely beautiful!!! I am a newbie to gel plates this video was so helpful!!! Would love to see more gel plate learning videos!!! PLEASE and thank YOU! ❤️

[@KerenTamir]

Just rewatched this my friend. it is utterly brilliant. Just love how the prints came out

[@1angelliccreations]

I'd definately be interested in something like that! I'm very new to gelli printing, Going to print for the first time tomorrow

[@Kerri-AnnLoves2Craft]

I want to get back into gelli printing again because of you! You teach so well and love your art so much xo 😘

[@puss1234able]

I'm very 'new' to gel printing....your video was very soulful and informative! Thank you.

[@cienciainteresante4318]

Hola. Estoy enganchado a estos temas y realmente me encantan todas estas creaciones de arte. Gracias por enseñarnos con esa dedicación. Muchas de las técnicas son nuevas para mí y me sorprendes cada vez. Mi admiración. Saludos desde Colombia.

[@artwhisperer88]

Just came across your channel. Your creative energy and willingness to share your art is a great inspiration!

[@taniamcgill950]

A zoom session would be great 👍

[@girleddy]

Thank you so much for explaining everything so well. Just starting and this helped answer so many of my questions!

[@debboye]

Love the depth of love for your mom!

[@graces4506]

Great idea. Let’s do it.

[@jjarvis1227]

Great process video, and I love the direction and focus you've had lately. It's nice for us to share in your therapy after the loss of your mom. Thanks for sharing and being open with us! I would love to hang with you and do some of this in a virtual session.

[@tracywilson9848]

Ingrid, I’ve just come across this video. I just wanted to say what wonderful prints you created. Thanks, also, for your commentary - you have been such an inspiration. Best wishes 😊

[@robinsue2439]

,I love gel printing, you never know what you will get. You make it look so EASY and beautiful papers.

[@kberg59]

I just found your channel. Thank you for sharing your process. I love the use of the script stencil at the beginning of your process. My cleanup prints always seem to be my favorite. I think I’m going to try this process on some of my vintage ledger papers. I subscribed and a hang out sounds fun!

[@darlene50vaughn]

One of the BEST videos I have seen on gel prints. Thank you for sharing your passion of creating

[@IngridBlackburn]

That's an incredible compliment Angela! Thank you for that. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave me a comment. I'm thrilled you enjoyed it. 😀😀🎨

[@kaboi37]

I agree with you Angela!!!

[@bethanyem]

Wow, huge help with my gel printing plus you are so zen. Love your commentary. Art therapist! Thank you.

[@michellea.3686]

Thanks for sharing - very inspirational. Would love to see more and work live,

[@bopperbear]

First time here, your ideas are awesome,I love the idea of using parts of stencils to bring an entire piece together. You have a lot of ideas that I’ve never thought of. Im interested in a zoom hang out. Robin

[@evypetre949]

I’ve been Gelli printing for 10 years and I still have so much to learn. I would love to do a zoom session. Hugs ❤️❤️❤️

[@jacquipaper]

I have stumbled across you and have loved your video. I have a gel plate, and do play as you have done. I would love to learn more, I will be subscribing. Please can you include more technical information as well as your emotional and mindful take which has great value. I am a visual learner with an inquiring mind. Watching from the Kent in the UK

[@pamelagardner2532]

Uh oh! You did this a year ago. I had no idea and didn’t pay attention. I’ll look for replays in that sort of thing because I like your style. I haven’t done a lot of grunge and that sort of thing so and it’s some thing I want to play with

[@CindyAWebb]

You are so encouraging! I love your narrative! Excited to try this new-to-me form of art!!!

[@brookeeastin329]

I just discovered this type of printing. Your videos are great. Good vibes!

[@HeARTfulCreations]

I am definitely interested in the live interaction. I started doing the gelli plate last week, and my art is usually alcohol ink and acrylic. So I want to intigrate this with my art.

[@WhiskeyBlack777]

I love the way you talk about printing. It's so inspiring & meditative.

[@barbaracabrera207]

As I watch this video, which I love btw,...I think I've seen your videos before. It feels very familiar. You say so many great tips about gel printing. Taking off a little paint. Scattered stencil text. Your process to layer that way, before you pull is unique. I've never heard anyone who does it how you do. But I understand what you are saying. It makes perfect sense!!! I loved this video. I love the idea to print onto a printed page!! So unique!!! Great idea!! I learned so much from you. I'm a new subbie. Thx for video. Austin,TX USA

[@yvonnelowke6579]

I bought my gell plate but have never used it. I love watching what you create. I would love to be in a zoom chat with you. I love your work.

[@karendigiallonardoballard4851]

Ingrid, I'm so glad I discovered you on KZbin! I'm new to gel printing and you are awesome and so easy to follow. You have great ideas and I love your style. Thank you so much!

[@IngridBlackburn]

Welcome Karen! So glad you're here and you're loving the content. Don't be shy about asking questions. This is your community too! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. 😘😍🎨

[@deborahjoy2013]

New to your tutorials Ingrid. Would love to learn more about the jelly pad. Thanks!!

[@jazzbea6243]

Yes, Yes and Yes.... fun

[@karabishopart4153]

Yep this hang idea sounds cool, just found you and like what I see