Inkjet Photo Transfer With Gelli Plate

[@LAYERSOFLIFE24]

I've watched tons of Gelli vids. I don't remember ever seeing this glossy paper being used. It makes so much sense that the ink would transfer better as it's just sitting on top! Thank You So Much !!!! Wow 5 years ago? Where have you been all my gelli life?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Be careful if you have a new plate- the shiny paper will STICK. My plate is well used and was fine.

[@jdmosaics]

You won’t see people using Gloss Photo paper because the manufacturers warn not to. Read the instructions on your Gel plate as it is not advised.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

@@jdmosaics​​⁠Thank you- yes- I say that in written comments- my plate is old and well used. I don’t have the sticking problem that you would with a new plate. Gloss paper is not advised- I’m a rule breaker. 🙃

[@pamnoble2489]

OMG. 🤯 This video should be the FIRST one newbies like me watch to learn how to do image transfer with a gel plate. I have been watching dozens of gel printing videos from dozens of artists before planning my very first printing session, and they make it so much more complicated than your technique. Plus, they all state that you have to use laser printed images or require special supplies to transfer inkjet images. Why did I watch so many videos? I think I was intimidated. Your method is so simple and accessible. Tonight I'm picking out a bunch of vacation photos and trying this, and I can't wait to see how they turn out! Thank you!!

[@cherylalikhani5957]

Thank you for the video. I like to hold a glossy piece of junk mail card stock in my hand when I need to press hard, it allows my hand to glide over the surface smoother and easier. Less pain for arthritis sufferers.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing

[@lucybanta7311]

Looking everywhere to find this technique using an inkjet! Thank you for showing.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Good luck Lucy! Make sure your printer is only using the black ink.

[@paulcamic]

Perfect. Appreciate that you get to the point quickly. Thanks.

[@RivBiv]

I had a hard time concentrating on your video because I love that song that was playing in the background!😜

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Rainy Johme ha! I had to watch it to see what was playing! Agree- love that song.😊

[@thetwilightsown]

Snow Patrol, Chasing Cars! 😏

[@Engelhafen]

Nice thing is you can do your own prints and not get into copyright issues

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

Thank you for this. I keep hearing that photo transfers only work with a laser printer (which I don't have) so this looks great. I also like that it doesn't reverse the print. I am looking forward to trying it. Can you explain why it doesn't work with colour? You have repeatedly stated that you must use only black ink but I am not clear why there should be a difference. I will have to look at my printer settings but as far as I know there isn't a "black ink only" setting. Would it make a difference if you used gel medium to do the print rather than paint? Also, what would happen if you brayered a thin layer of gel medium onto the plate before pressing down the photo? Would this enable you to print in colour? I am pretty new to gel printing and have a lot of questions! So far I have pulled some great background prints and experimented a bit with stencils. This process is highly addictive and soooo much fun!!!

[@beirney82]

Do you have to lay the print out before the ink dries? I tried to transfer from inkjet prints and it didn't pull anything at all.

[@straighttalkinggirl7622]

I think its definately to do with the paper as had some laser printed and still did not work, so seems to need a brochure type surface for more successful transfer opposed to matte or gloss.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

It works really well with the glossy paper- but also worked with regular paper- have fun! EDIT- Be careful with glossy paper!!! I didn’t have trouble - but some have had the glossy paper stick to the plate!!! I wonder if I didn’t have a problem because my plate has been used A LOT. And the surface is a bit more “toothy” than a brand new plate.

[@lindarobertson]

You resolved so many of my questions. Thank you

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

So glad Linda- hope it works for you!

[@RA-sv8lr]

Just come across your video - just what I was looking for, thank you! If you pick this comment up, could you tell me if you left the print to dry on the glossy paper first before transferring it to the gel plate or was it still wet from the printer?

[@froodyartbooks]

OK, so I've tried this using glossy paper, waxed paper, transparency and freezer paper - I got nothing at all from any of them. Please can you tell me if there's something I'm missing here? Do I need to set the printer to print more densely? Does it only work with cheaper gloss paper? I got a tiny trace of ink on the plate from the waxed paper prints, but it didn't come out at all on my print, and I burnished it a lot. I'd love to be able to do this!!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

The only thing I can say is make SURE the ink jet print is made with black ink only... Not a black and white print (printers will mix colored inks in to make the black and white images) I have good luck with just copy paper- not as dark as that brochure paper that I used in the video, but a good print. I have a HP Envy printer, but it should work with any as long as you're only using black ink. I hope that helps- sorry you're having trouble!!!

[@goobygoo6105]

same here, tried everything, no go. perhaps it's because it's an epson color and that black ink is somehow different, so maybe just a plain black only ink printer

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Be careful if you have a new plate- it might stick and be really hard to pull. My Platte is Eurasia old and seasoned!

[@anknaparkin7510]

Brilliant and inspiring thank you so much 😊 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️🤩

[@gdeb7000]

Thanks a lot for Sharing. I needed this tutorial for a project in the future

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barbarakautto3202]

I was so excited when I saw this because I have been wanting to transfer photos with my Gelli and have been unsuccessful -- and I still am. No idea what I am doing wrong. I printed a black and white image using my Canon inkjet printer onto copy paper (in one of the posts it said that any paper would work??). My settings were grey scale and best image. I used it immediately after I printed it and I got a very, very faint image on my Gelli plate. It was so light that it couldn't be used. Any suggestions? One thing that I didn't see anywhere is if this only works with B&W. Thanks so much!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Hi Barbara- I'm sorry that it didn't work for you- did you pull a print with the faint image? (put a layer of paint on top of the faint image) There might be more there than you think there is... Yes, in my experience and with my printer (HP envy 4500) only black and white works. Make sure you're only using black ink. There should be a setting somewhere in your printer settings that only uses black. Grey scale settings sometimes mixes some of the colors to make grey and they won't transfer. It worked best with a staples brand brochure paper-it has a bit of a satin surface. You can't use shiny photo paper with the plate. Good luck!

[@barbarakautto3202]

@@LaurenEverettFinn thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I really want to get this to work! I didn't have any image and did put a layer of paint on it to make sure. I am going to give this another try as soon as I have time. :-))

[@denisetebbs2742]

Brilliant, thank you from a newbie crafter from England 😊

[@denisetebbs2742]

Oh no, it didn’t work for me 😢 I’ve got a new gelli plate and it was the first time I’d tried this but no luck, the photo didn’t transfer

[@dadsongs]

I sure hope this works for me, because nothing has yet😢. What paint did you use? I wasn't sure

[@G.G.8GG]

Wow! So simple. And no laser printer needed.

[@drawninwardart]

Thank you. Game changer for a project I have in mind.

[@patriciacaristo7153]

Hi, Lauren! Loved the technique, but couldn't get ( bad english :) ) what were the two white stuff you poured onto the plate... wonder if it would work with regular acrylic paint... thanks for sharing, hope you help me with that! Also, where have you purchased the gelli plate? Xoxo!

[@laurasapko8424]

I was so hopeful when I saw this but I could not get anything to transfer. I used premium paper because I have not found brochure paper. The premium has a slight gloss to it but not like photo paper. Do you remember the brand of paper and brand of inkjet? I really want this to work somehow but neither inkjet nor laser has and I wonder if it is brand specific. My photos are super high res contrast so I don’t think that the problem. And magazines do work when I find the right one so at least there’s that. Charcoal drawings transfer quite nicely too. I would just love to MY PHOTOS to 😢

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Hi there- so sorry it didn’t work for you- yet! This was Staples brand brochure paper- but I’ve gotten it to work with regular paper. Make SURE you are using black ink only. Not black and white image (that setting uses all the colors to make the grays) I could only access that option via my computer- not an option when printing from my phone. My printer is an HP Envy 4500. Also- sometimes the pull is light and you didn’t think you got it- but there will be imagery there. Push the contrast, so there’s a lot of the black. Good luck!

[@johanvanhuyssteen9217]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing your method. I appreciate it!

[@enricakita1]

Does it work with colour images? Fabulous!

[@johnjarvis8731]

GREAT technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

John Jarvis -glad you liked it!

[@evypetre949]

This is fabulous! Can it only be done this way with a specific type of paper? I love my gelli and I hate the mod Podge method.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Works with regular printer paper- be careful with glossier paper - it can stick to your plate and be hard to get off- especially if it's newer. My plate is well worn.

[@evypetre949]

Lauren Everett Finn thank you for your reply.. my plate is well loved and used too. Thanks for the heads up on glossy paper.

[@evypetre949]

Lauren Everett Finn BTW I subscribed! ❤️😍❤️

[@ericcowger7380]

Hi Lauren, I was excited to find your video as I have an inkjet printer that I would like to use to make gelli plate prints. Do you recommend spraying the finished print with a fixative to protect the ink from the inkjet transfer? Maybe not? The acrylic paint you use does not seem to smear the inkjet ink. Thanks, Eric

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

It did not seem to move after printing- but you bring up a great point. To be completely sure a spray of some sort of fixative might be a good idea if you’re going to paint on top, and don’t want it to smear at all. I’d experiment and see if it moves. I just tried to scrub the ink with matte medium and it didn’t budge, so I think it’s probably set with the acrylic paint. (?) That’s my best guess.

[@mamaroo2]

Wonderful and inspiring video. Do you have the manufacturer and name of the paper. I tried this method on regular printer paper and no transfer. I tried yupo, what a mess. I can think of many applications to use with this method. Thanks for posting.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

mamaroo2 I know that the inkjet print needs to be printed using black ink only. Even if the image has been turned to b/w- make sure your printer isn’t using any colored ink. Sometimes the printer will mix all the colors to make black- and then I found it wouldn’t transfer at all no matter what paper I used. I know I had to print from the computer to make sure- printing from my phone wouldn’t let me choose black ink only. (It let me choose black and white- but the printer would mix the colored inks to make b/w- no transfer) The paper I used was old and out of the packaging so I’m not sure exactly what kind it is- sorry.

[@florence891]

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[@sharongreenaway6942]

What did you use with the roller please? Was it acrylic paints?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Golden fluid acrylic paint- white and buff colors. It just needs to be acrylic paint though- it doesn’t have to be that brand. Good luck!

[@sharongreenaway6942]

@@LaurenEverettFinn thank you

[@paulamorgan409]

I have spent all afternoon trying to get this technique to work...but it doesn't! I am using double sided brochure paper, printing in black only....but nothing is transfering! I have seen other videos were they leave the paper on for an hour...tried that...nothing! What am I missing here? I have read a lot of similar comments...is there a 'step' missing from the video? This is so frustrating...and now I have lots of useless brochure paper!😩

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I’m so sorry you’re not having success. How frustrating! You said you used black ink only- not black and white setting? (That uses all the colors to make gray scale) There’s nothing there at all? Sometimes the print is very faint but shows when you lift with light opaque paint. The only other thing I can think of is the printer ink is different than mine- ? I have an HP envy 4500.

[@angieweisswange5873]

Is your printer set to high quality print or draft? If draft, it could be that there's too little ink being printed onto the paper for it to transfer successfully

[@janegoodwin1823]

Amazing. The easist so far. (It's called a fist) Thanks.

[@_H_2023]

I've tried this with my Epson inkjet printer using ordinary photocopy paper and the image doesn't transfer onto the Gelli plate. Now trying other types of paper and possibly change the acrylic paint.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I’m so sorry you’re having trouble. Make sure you’re using black ink only- not black and white settings. I could only print from my computer- my phone wouldn’t access that setting.

[@margeryciambra7344]

I’m a new subscriber. I enjoyed this video however I would love to know the 2 names of the golden whites u used. Could not hear you clearly. Thanks - margy👍

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Margery Ciambra -Hi Margery- Golden fluid- Titanium white and Titan buff. Have fun!

[@merletempete9100]

I don´t get it. Without any medium or paste on the plate? just print on plane plate?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Right- you pull the ink from the ink jet print first. Then coat with paint and pull. The ink from the print pulls off with the paint layer.

[@cheryl7476]

Lauren, is the brochure paper glossy? I have had success with semi gloss photo paper (purchased, not realizing it wasn’t brochure paper, and the print came out not as dark as yours. If you suggest the brochure paper and what kind of finish, I’ll get over to Staples..., with a mask, of course. Thanks for your time and assistance. I’m so excited about this technique.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

It was semi- glossy- I wish I still had the packaging so I could share it. You can see the sheen in the video... there is a shine, but not super shiny. You could try the glossier paper, but know it might stick to the plate. 😳 My plate is old and well used- so I haven’t had that trouble- but others have.

[@cheryl7476]

Lauren, thanks so much. I thought you’d said, semi gloss brochure paper. I’ll head over to Staples and see what’s available.

[@lisap_photo_art]

I tried this using glossy photo paper, since you used "brochure" paper that was the most similar paper I had, but it didn't work at all. The paper *really* stuck hard to the gelli plat but when I got it pulled up, there was no transfer at all. 🤷🏼‍♀

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I’m so sorry it didn’t work for you- if your plate is newish- I’ve learned from others that the shinier paper does really stick. Was your printer set to use only black ink? Not black and white setting- that setting uses all the colors to make the grays.

[@lisap_photo_art]

@@LaurenEverettFinn - I'm not sure what the difference is. If I set my printer to print only in black and white, even if the image itself is not 100% grayscale, doesn't that use only black ink? I'm not sure how else I would achieve that.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I can only access the black ink only option from my computer. Grayscale (option on my phone) doesn’t always use just black ink. That setting is almost always all the colors mixed to make the grays. Hope that helps

[@lisap_photo_art]

@@LaurenEverettFinn Thanks, I’ll look into it further. Appreciate your reply!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Good luck!

[@larawallace7319]

Do you have specifics on what kind of printer and paper you used? I'm having trouble getting mine to work have yu tried lazer printer?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Whoops- didn’t see your question until today. Sorry about that. Printer is HP Envy 4500- brochure paper was Staples brand (don’t know if they still make it)😕. Make sure printer settings are BLACK INK ONLY. (Black and white setting doesn’t work because the printer uses all the colors to make the gray scale) I’ve not done it with laser prints- that’s a different process in that the ink on the paper creates a resist to the paint, and soaks in the paper so it leaves the image in the plate. One of these days I’ll experiment with that! Good luck!

[@longliz1888]

Is the brochure paper you use specifically for inkjet or will any brochure paper work? Also I’m using a home made agar agar gel plate so not sure about what to use to clean it afterwards.

[@nfo598]

Do you print the photo on the paper right before you do this, or does it work if the photo was printed days/weeks/months ago?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I print right away- not sure how long it would work with an older inkjet print- worth a try I guess- or you could make a black ink only copy to get a fresh copy to print with.

[@nfo598]

@@LaurenEverettFinn Thank you SOOO much! It worked!!

[@user-nd4on7vb6r]

hi, so is the inkjet printout fresh and damp when you put it on the gel plate or already dried. What makes it come off and stick to the gel plate ? is it just the connection of the gel plate material and the dried inkjet ink. I didnt see you put anything down on the gel plate first. Are you relying on a sheeny paper so that the inkjet ink stays loose or does that not matter. Thanks

[@NaamahCarnage]

So before transferring the image, you didn't coat the plate or the glossy paper with anything at all?? just raw transfer???

[@cheryl7476]

Lauren, what type of semi glossy paper do you recommend for this inkjet method?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

The paper I used was brochure paper from Staples.. Be careful with glossy paper on your plate- it might stick to your plate, especially if it’s a new plate. Regular printer paper works too, though the results are more subtle. Just make sure your printer is printing with black ink only. Good luck!

[@cheryl7476]

Lauren, thanks. Just ordered some semi gloss brochure paper from Amazon. I’ll let you know if it works and if so, how well.

[@miraclebub]

Does it have to be that kind of paper? Nothing happened with a non glossy paper.

[@KiwiJane1]

Cool! Does this work with colour images or just black?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Debs Pouliot just black ink

[@ArtWars314]

Do I need to just make an image with black ink only ? Or do I print an image using the Grayscale option? This is so clever being that all gelly print transfers use laser only as a resist to the paint, instead this does the opposite and LITERALLY transfer the inkjet paint on your gelli plate and prints BACk on your material! Amazing!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Sorry, I didn't see this ! Yes, use black ink only, not Grayscale. Good luck!

[@faithmusic9]

My image did transfer to the plate but not to anything else. Also now i can't get the ink/print off my gel plate. Is there a way of cleaning and wiping the plate clean?😢

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Oh dear! I’ve never had that happen- try putting the thin layer of paint on the plate and print on copy paper or card stock leaving the paper on the plate until the paint is dry. - then pull. That should get the inkjet ink off. If it doesn’t- you could try baby oil or baby wipes to rub it off.

[@faithmusic9]

@@LaurenEverettFinn Thank you I will try that when I get home I'll let you know

[@faithmusic9]

Well I got about 85% of the print to come off with baby wipes😊 I felt a little funny buying them now that my kids are adults😂. Thank you for your advice. I would really like to find a way to transfer some of my artwork pictures from my laptop using my inkjet printer. Is there another option I can try with what I have? Also I am using a gel plate that I made last night with gelatin and glycerin. Thanks.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

@@faithmusic9​​⁠ I’m surprised that the ink didn’t pull off your plate with the paint. I’ve never heard of that before. Glad you got most of it off. I’ve made plates too- they aren’t as sturdy as the purchased ones, and I’ve never tried to do ink jet transfer with them- I hope it works for you! The only other option might be to get laser prints made and print from those- which is actually the opposite process than ink jet. Laser print resists the absorption of the paint and leaves the image on the plate. Good luck!

[@margeryciambra7344]

I almost forgot to ask you....will these prints only work with black ink in my 2 cartridges OR can I print an image out with the. 1 cartridge in black & the other in color? I would love to try this - thanks - margy

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I found it only worked with black ink. So in settings choose - use black ink only.

[@juliemckendrick4970]

I can’t get mine to work and I’m using an inkjet with glossy paper. Is it my printer?

[@Mongo-ui1ll]

My printouts from my inkjet printer would not transfer... what could o be doing wrong?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Make sure you are using black ink only. If your printer is mixing the colors to make the black and white photo it won't work. Black ink only. Good luck!

[@chickenscratchmeow]

This did not work for me. I used double sided brochure paper. I even let it sit on the gell plate for a while. What brand of paper did you use? What branch of gell plate did you use? I must make a difference.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

The brand of brochure paper was Staples brand- I have a Gelli Arts plate. Make sure your printer is only using black ink. If you select grey scale, the printer uses all the colors to make the black and white photo. I can only access that black ink only option if I use my computer- it’s not available if I try to use my phone. I have an Epson Envy printer.

[@gussiedanches1625]

Could you please tell me the exact paper you printed your image on. I have not been successful using my inkjet printer. Thanks!!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Gussie Danches I used a “brochure paper” from Staples- it wasn’t really glossy- you have to be careful with glossy paper because it might stick to the plate. The paper has been out of the packaging for years, so I can’t show you the package. I also got it to work with plain copy paper- though not as darkly. The main issue is to make sure that your printer is using black ink only. I could only access that printer setting from my computer- if I print from my phone in “black and white” it wouldn’t work. (I think the printer mixes the colored inks to make the various grays) Hope that helps! Lauren

[@gussiedanches1625]

Lauren Everett Finn Thank you Lauren...I’ll try again and update you.

[@tiffhop3544]

Such a wonderful video💞..I have to try this..so many ideas swirling in my head😉..one question..does the transfer work better if I print on a glossy type paper..Thank you!!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Tiff Hop It works really well with the glossy paper- Regular paper works too- but you’d probably get just one pull from it. Have fun!

[@stephaniek2913]

@@LaurenEverettFinn can you just use glossy photo paper?

[@zoeg7985]

I tried it and besides having a helluva time trying to remove my paper from the gel I had no image at all..thoughts?

[@andressanhueza6927]

Hi! Did you put any kind of paint or product on the gel plate previous to doing the transfer? I tried doing this with an Inkjet glossy photo paper print with a Speedball Gel printing plate and didn't work. It actually got stuck on the gel plate and it was extremely hard to get off of it. It almost ruined the Gel plate. You have any suggestions? Thanks!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Hi Andres- No I didn't . I'm sorry you had trouble! I have a Gelli Arts Gelli Plate, so maybe that's the difference? There was a ghost of the image on the plate that came off with soap and some rubbing. Yikes about almost ruining your plate. Sorry- no suggestions- I'm thinking if you coat the plate with something first, the image wouldn't transfer because it wouldn't come in contact with the plate. Let me know if you come up with something!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

The paper i used was brochure paper- not quite as glossy as the photo paper.

[@jancrittenden132]

I'm sure you know by now - NO glossy paper!!!!!! unless your plate is old & well used.

[@sundaysclosed]

This was not done with inkjet and no medium, I tried your instructions and the B&W print did not transfer at all (zero) to gel plate

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Sorry you’re having trouble. It was inkjet- no medium- I used golden fluid acrylic to pull the ink off the plate . Make sure your printer is set to black ink only. Black and white setting uses all the colors to make grays and will not work. Hope that helps!

[@cherylalikhani5957]

Watching again. 🙃🙂😁❤️

[@annaniman5927]

you're using Golden brand and tit white + buff colours...but what type of material is it? Printing ink? Paint? If paint is it acrylic or other?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Hi Anna- it’s Golden fluid acrylic paint. Gelli Plate works great with all sorts of acrylic paint.

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

@@LaurenEverettFinn I have heard that Golden fluid acrylics work very well for lifting inks and other acrylic paint (e.g. mark making) from the plate as they are rich in binders - more so than cheaper craft paints. They are expensive paints but worth it in spades for this process. A little goes a long way so it's worth the investment. (BTW, have you tried Golden iridescent bronze fine in their fluid acrylic range? This is the absolute BEST metallic paint I have ever used. It is utterly gorgeous and fabulous!!!)

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

@@ShoshiPlatypus yes- I’m a fan of Golden brand paint!

[@KiwiJane1]

Can someone please recommend a brand of paper that would work well for this technique?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Debs Pouliot it works with regular copy paper- and card stock too. The brochure paper I used here, I got from Staples

[@emiliorossi837]

Hello after several attempts to reproduce an image printed with a laser printer using acrylic colors brand Liquitex we have not obtained any result. the color distributed on the gelatin plate is completely absorbed by the sheet of paper. there is no transfer from the paper to the gel plate. What could be the cause? Where could I have gone wrong? Thanks

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

This is made with ink jet print- not laser print.

[@alyciawieler2800]

How do you print true black and white my photos always print in shades of grey instead of Black and white.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

There should be an option when you print from your computer “black ink only” That’s what you want to use. The photo will still have grays- but they will be made with only black ink. For me- if I try to print from black and white settings on the phone- the printer uses all the colors to make the “black and white” photo and the transfer won’t work. Good luck!

[@alyciawieler2800]

@@LaurenEverettFinn I print with only the black ink cartridge but I have had no luck get anything to transfer. I have tried inkjet and laser as well as glossy and non glossy paper

[@Tmarino111]

Did you print on glossy photo paper? Can a print be made on cartridge paper as well?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Thomas Marino In the video, I used brochure paper, which wasn’t as shiny as glossy photo paper. You have to be careful with glossy paper - it might stick to your plate. Regular printer paper works- but the image won’t be as sharp. Just make sure you’re printing with black ink only.

[@camilcurn]

Help! I've tried everything..semi glossy paper, regular paper black ink setting only on my inkjet printer and get ZERO transfers on multiple plates. I have an hp that has the two separate cartridges for black and color. Any advice before I give up?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Hi Camilla- I have an HP envy printer- the only thing I can think of is try printing from your computer rather than your phone. ? For some reason- the black ink only worked from the computer. I think you have more options for BLACK INK ONLY... Not black and white. (the black and white prints use colored inks mixed in with the black and won't work.) I'm sorry you've had no luck- yet!

[@TheDudeway]

What ? U sure it's an inkjet printer ? What kind of paper did u use to transfer ? This is not possible

[@vanessaladario7332]

what are the products that you put on the gelli?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Golden fluid acrylic - white and titan buff

[@TPToE]

Another question for you: have you tried this technique with an image with mid-tones (as opposed to solid black and solid white)? If so, how does it handle to grey areas?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I was playing around with it last night- I used regular copy paper and the print came out fine. The technique handles the greys just fine. I usually push the contrast on the image so the darks have more ink on the copy, but the few I did yesterday have some nice mid tones as well. I'm getting ready for a print show, and will probably include a couple of the image transfer prints..

[@TPToE]

@@LaurenEverettFinn Many thanks for all your help! I'm completely new to the world of gelli printing, but your video (and comments) have prompted me to invest in a gelli plate! All other videos I've seen on the subject involve making prints from a magazine onto a plate of black acrylic paint, which is fairly limited in terms of tonal range. Have you ever tried this method (and, if so, how would you say the results compare)? Good luck with the show!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

@@TPToE That's great! I'm not sure what sort of artwork you do, but you'll find the plate to be a lot of fun- addictive actually. GelliArts have a lot of videos on their website too. I use my prints mostly for collage work. I've done the magazine transfer- I don't think you get the detail that you do with the inkjet transfer. Magazines are a rougher print. It seems that any dark value in the magazine photo is what transfers- It acts as a resist. The ink jet transfers are actually transferring the ink onto the plate. It won't release without the paint (a light value paint or very transparent) The paint pulls the ink off of the plate. Caution- with a new plate- the ink might stain the plate. My plates are very well used and stained- it doesn't bother me as long as it doesn't mark my prints. A good scrub with babywipes or soap and water should clean it. You could keep one side of the plate for ink jets and the other for just basic printing. Also- remember to only inkjet print in black ink. Colored ink doesn't work. Good luck!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

@@TPToE One more thing- if you're using just plain copy paper for your inkjets, it doesn't look like much on the plate- when you add the acrylic and pull the print- it's amazing how much detail you can see. So don't be disappointed with the light grey tones on the plate when you pull the ink jet paper off

[@TPToE]

@@LaurenEverettFinn Thanks for all the useful information! I'm a photographer, so it's with this application in mind that I'm approaching the prints. If I've not already taken up too much of your time, I have a few more questions: have you ever tried making a resist print from an inkjet print (as with the magazine transfers)? Re: the inkjet inks staining the plate, would this cause problems with subsequent prints, or is it just a blemish on the plate? Lastly, what size plate would you recommend starting with? Would there still be a sufficient amount of detail in a 5x7" plate?

[@jackiebarr1802]

my paper sticks so bad to the gelli pad it ripped it apart I barely touched the back I just laid it down and made sure there was contact but didn't even burnish it.I have a pic but could't attach

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Oh Jackie- I’m sorry that happened to you... is it a new plate? I didn’t have that trouble and the only thing I can figure is that my plate is old... I used a semi gloss brochure paper from Staples

[@jackiebarr1802]

@@LaurenEverettFinn relatively new-ish and I am inexperienced at printing. everything Ive done has stuck pretty well but this was like it was superglued! thought maybe there might be a suggestion as to how not to have that happen,like maybe a different paper? (i used regular photo paper, semi gloss) or putting something on the plate..anyway thanks

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

@@jackiebarr1802 yes- don't use glossy paper until the plate is well worn... I understand that it sticks like you describe. The paper I used was semi shiny- brochure paper.... but my plate is old and well used. That's the only reason I can think of that I didn't have the sticking problem. The transfer will work with just regular printer paper too.

[@tracefryer2594]

Hi :-) how ru, does this work With laser toner prints say from kinkos?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I’ve never tried that. You’ll have to try it and let me know! This was black ink inkjet. 😊

[@tracefryer2594]

Lauren Everett Finn thank you :-) I believe it will, and will try soon :-)

[@mikerodrick2430]

@@LaurenEverettFinn I saw this done on another video & the person said it should be done with laser prints. Apparently, inkjet works as well.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

@@mikerodrick2430 I’ve not tried it with laser copies... yet! 😊

[@lucretiaonutube]

all this time I thought this would only work with a laser printer and I just went out and spent money on getting one. I have an inkjet printer already! Duh. Anyway, I will have a go later and see if it works. Thanks!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Ha! I’m contemplating getting a laser printer... I think they work differently- ink jet one leaves ink on the plate- I think the laser print is more of a resist method- either way, have fun!

[@ritaharris2372]

Have you tried printing on a tee shirt?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Hi Rita! I haven't. I haven't tried gelli printing on a t-shirt at all- You'll have to let me know if it works!

[@nokiot9]

Why do so many people say you can do this with laser prints? Do people not understand the diff between laser and inkjet? Or is my printer just insane?

[@pinkerbot]

Why not just print one more copy?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Ha! There are times when you want a transfer- to use in a painting or collage. They aren't as "perfect" as a print from the ink-jet.

[@valeriebidewell1422]

Amazing!!

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Hope you have a lot of success with this technique!

[@kirstenweidinger3416]

wow, that works so well! thanks for sharing :-)

[@heatherorr2116]

What kind of glossy paper do you use?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Hi Heather- it wasn’t super glossy- it was brochure paper from Staples, more semi-gloss in sheen. Be very careful of using glossy paper on a new plate- it really sticks and is hard to get off. My plate is really old and well used.

[@stephaniek2913]

@@LaurenEverettFinn Thank you. I have the same photo paper question that I asked in a different thread but I see your answer here now. Thanks

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

@@stephaniek2913 Sorry! The replies on here sometimes end up in my junk file. Glad you found the answer.

[@cbra736]

Does this also work with photos from a laser printer?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I’m not sure! I've only used ink-jet. If you try it- let me know if it works.😊

[@abs0lutelyn0t]

it should work. also with photocopier toner.

[@allthumbs3792]

Must try this! What type of glossy paper? Tried photo paper once ... very difficult to remove and it nearly ruined my gel plate! 👎🏼

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Robin Murray it was “brochure paper” from Staples, if I remember correctly- out of the packaging- so I’m guessing. Regular paper worked too. Have fun!

[@TPToE]

Would this work with regular acrylic paint rather than Titanium white and Titan buff? Would it be possible to pull a transfer without either, just from the latent image from the inkjet print?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Max Renn yes- any acrylic would work- a lighter value color would show the print best. I didn’t try pulling without the paint layer- my guess is that you need the acrylic paint to pull the ink off the plate.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Yes- regular acrylic- a light color so the print will show up against it. I didn’t try a pull without the paint layer- I’m pretty sure you need the acrylic layer to pull the inkjet ink off the plate.

[@TPToE]

@@LaurenEverettFinn So the acrylic paint is used more as a means of lifting the image off the gel plate rather than for any tonal values? Would you consider making another video demonstrating these methods with other paper types?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

@@TPToE I can try to do that- I'm pretty booked for the next few months, so it won't be too soon.

[@TPToE]

@@LaurenEverettFinn Many thanks! You're the only person I've found who's made a decent transfer from an inkjet print as opposed to a magazine image, so it would be great to see how it works with regular paper. On a separate note, what size gelli plate are you using?

[@CourneliusX]

How do you clean the gell plate after? Same as you would normally or does the ink from the print stain it permanently?

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

John Lyle The ink came off with dish soap and some rubbing.

[@cool555breeze]

Gelli says NOT to use photo paper, as it has a chemical that will ruin the plate. :-(

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

Hi Breeze- thank you- Yes, I know that- I used a brochure paper- which is enough different I guess. (I've also used photo paper and didn't have trouble-BUT my plate is very old and worn and seems to be not as slick as a new plate? I don't know why it didn't stick)

[@jackiebarr1802]

lol maybe thats it...IT didnt ruin the plate but I sure did...ripped it into 5 pieces trying to get my paper off

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

@@jackiebarr1802 oh no!!! sorry to hear that.

[@katyratyra]

Wow!

[@valeriegoodwin119]

Sadly, it didn't work for me...but thanks.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I'm so sorry, Valerie. I wish I knew why. Main thing is to make sure you are using black ink only. If your printer is mixing the colored inks to get black- it won't pull.

[@valeriegoodwin119]

@@LaurenEverettFinn Ok thx!

[@dancarrubba2136]

Doesnt work

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I’m sorry it didn’t work for you. Make sure you’re using black ink only- black and white image won’t work because it uses all the colors to make gray

[@zartist]

Too bad you didn't know what kind of paper you used as it is the most important thing people want to know. Very disappointed.

[@chuckhaarmann-7311]

It dont work at all !!! 😂❤ sorry ! The glossy paper/ photo paper ... maybe ... but no way with the normal paper. By the way no printer have white ink ! White is all the time the paper . I can follow that it works with glossy paper ... ❤

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I’m sorry you didn’t have success- Make sure your printer settings are set to print with black ink only. Not greyscale. I don’t know what you mean about white ink- no white ink in a printer. I used white paint to pull the black ink jet ink off the plate? Maybe that’s what you’re referring to?

[@chuckhaarmann-7311]

Oh my black ink is seperated into my printer . Every ink can have no whit or other colors in it. I googled it. I know now that laser printer have powder in there ink can. The laser burn the powder on the paper this is the gine different why transfair only with laserprinter work. The other system soaks up the ink. Laser printer seal the paper with there system. I want to try your way to transfair when I bought some photo or glossy paper.

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

If you have a new plate, be careful with using glossy paper. With new plates the glossy paper can stick to the plate and be really hard to remove. I’d test a tiny corner before you lay the whole glossy sheet on your plate. Yes- a laser print works differently than this method- this method transfers the print ink onto the plate- then you layer paint on the plate then pull the print.

[@chuckhaarmann-7311]

@@LaurenEverettFinn thank you for the tip with the glossypaper. 👍❤

[@charlyholeg]

Fake

[@LaurenEverettFinn]

I don't have that kind of skill to make a fake.

[@TPToE]

Would this work with regular acrylic paint rather than Titanium white and Titan buff? Would it be possible to pull a transfer without either, just from the latent image from the inkjet print?