Logical Decisions with a Stencil and a Gel Plate

Why would I use a gel plate with a stencil? Why black paint and not another color? I'm sharing the logic behind my decisions in the video. Visit the blog post at acolorfuljourn...
This is just one way you can use stencils on a gel plate! If you'd like more ways to get more out of your stencils and deepen your understanding of layers on a gel plate, check out my online workshop Stencil-rific Layers acolorfuljourn...
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I’m Carolyn Dube, a self taught mixed media art adventurer who found freedom through play exploring the colors of the rainbow, avoiding rules whenever possible, and letting the little kid inside free.
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Those “failures” and “mistakes” that we so harshly criticized ourselves about actually became true gifts as soon as you start saying O.O.P.S. Try saying Oops in an angry tone. It makes it even more silly!
I just can’t take myself seriously when I say Oops which is just what I needed to play. I began to play, to have fun, and to embrace all of my “mistakes”.
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[@WandaHentges]

Genius about pressing on the mask to cause an edge to lift. I'm shaking my head at myself!!!!!

[@CarolynDube]

Thanks Wanda! I've actually tried a bunch of ways to do it, and this one is by far the easiest because I've almost always have my fingers with me lol!

[@nancyring8104]

A gel plate is my favorite way to use stencils- all due to your influence!!🤣🌈❤️

[@CarolynDube]

I am happy to the blame for that Nancy! It's just so fast🤣

[@phoebebaker1575]

Logic was one of my favorite classes in college. I attribute it to playing Rocky’s Boots as a child.

[@CarolynDube]

That's a hoot! Wild how what we do when we're kids shows up later!

[@debbiereed8341]

Love those!

[@CarolynDube]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ArleneAdkinsZell]

Thank you for all the tips and ideas.

[@CarolynDube]

Glad it was helpful!

[@missyb.623]

But I bet you are really great at COOPERATION because of sesame street ❤

[@bev.wilson1449]

Hi Carolyn - great idea for lifting the mask off - thank you. Your images turned out great !! Logical? what's that? 😁

[@CarolynDube]

It's logic that works in my head lol!

[@bev.wilson1449]

@@CarolynDube Hey - I LIKE your head! :D lol