Pop style gel plate / GelElf review

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Yeates Makes

Күн бұрын

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@mariach46 Ай бұрын

My favourite gel plate channel

@yeatesmakes Ай бұрын

: ) that brought a smile

@soozarty Ай бұрын

Always my happiest day when I see one of your videos pop up!

@yeatesmakes Ай бұрын

: ) very kind, thanks

@traceyread8247 Ай бұрын

Bloody marvelous as always! You are one of the best gel plate artists I've seen! Thank you for your creations and inspiration.

@jekalambert9412 Ай бұрын

I was just thinking about how it's been awhile since we heard from you. Thanks for inspiring us as usual!

@RatBabyGenius Ай бұрын

Your art is so effortless looking, but I know from experience how hard that is to achieve (believe you me, it’s a daily struggle!). Every vid I watch, I learn something new and it keeps me inspired to make new things. Collage art/ surrealism/ abstract is such a nebulous style, and your ideas just scratch a certain itch that I’ve never seen from any other artist on the internet. Just wanted to say thanks for all the tips and inspiration!

@libbykalinowski5799 Ай бұрын

So great to see you are still art-working away! Your videos always make me smile with your innovative creations. Thank you as always for sharing!

@reneestearns6636 Ай бұрын

Good to remember that a laser copy is made of plastic toner and the magazine is conventional solvent based ink. The plastic in the acrylics is bonding differently. Bet you already knew that. Love your work regardless!

@kedrynevans6240 Ай бұрын

Love when you send a video our way- this one is great! So cool to see you layer so many of the things you've done individually before. It really works. I also appreciate the glue stick idea with tissue paper. Thanks for sharing!

@loracaine3676 9 күн бұрын

So good to see another one of your videos! Thanks for sharing your talent!

@MyraNagy Ай бұрын

I love all the different techniques used. This is my favorite mixed media channel.

@Ester_Spackova Ай бұрын

Hi Mark! I've only been following you for about a month and I just want to say that you inspire me so much. Your way of sharing the art making process is very close to me. Few people on YT have such an honest and sweet presence. And at the same time, you have a really original approach and skills as an artist. Just wanted to say thanks!

@wph4520 Ай бұрын

I’ve been working on a method for Inkjet gel transfer. Sorry for the novel, but it requires a few specific steps. The results have become quite impressive though, so well worth the extra bit of work.. 1. Apply a thin layer of clear acrylic medium to a gel plate. Allow to dry completely. A glossy, smooth finish on the dry acrylic layer will transfer the most detail. 2. Print artwork onto wax paper (both B&W and color inks will transfer). I’m currently using a roll of Cut-Rite wax paper taped to printer paper. Any surfaces that don’t absorb the ink but don’t form visible droplets will work though. If the ink still smears a minute or two after printing you’re on the right track. 3. Apply the inked waxed paper immediately, or wait a few seconds to let the wet ink dry slightly - this may reduce smearing. Do not rub!! The ink is wet and will smear between the gel and wax paper. Use the least amount of pressure as possible, just enough to make contact. If you are using transparent wax paper you will notice that the ink becomes much darker when it makes contact with the acrylic media on the gel plate. 4. Let the gel/ink/wax sandwich set for at least 5 - 10 minutes, then remove the wax paper carefully - it will still be slightly wet and smear if you touch it. If working correctly nearly all the ink will remain on the acrylic layer. 5. Allow the transferred ink to dry thoroughly. The printer ink may feel dry to the touch but may still smear when rolling more paint on to it. For a better seal, or to speed up the process you can use spray on clear acrylic. This should seal the ink and protect it from subsequent paint layers. Notes. 1. Small bubbles will cause the wet ink to pool between the clear acrylic and wax paper. If you try to push them out, it will only smear the artwork. I try to start the wax paper on one edge of the gel plate and work it across to reduce the air gaps. 2. You don’t need much ink. Having too much ink will make it smear more easily. A thin or plain paper setting on inkjet printers uses the least amount of ink. Glossy settings use the most ink. 3. I’ve been able to transfer quite fine details, and full tonal ranges using this method. Say good by to half-tone transfers - unless you just want that look :)

@yeatesmakes Ай бұрын

Challenge accepted!!!! This is partly why posting on YT has been so rewarding - it starts interesting conversations and discoveries get shared. Cheers for taking the time to give such a comprehensive description. Have you tried inkjet printing onto grease proof paper? its the closest i have to wax paper to hand!

@wph4520 Ай бұрын

@@yeatesmakes That would probably work though I've not tried it. I've tried tracing paper and synthetic polypropylene paper, but it just adhered to the surface so a no go :). I'm thinking of getting some professional cut waxed paper so I don't have to cut and tape. Clear acetate may work as well, but may pool and smear too much. I think a slightly mat surface helps keep the ink in place while it is still wet. Let me know how it goes. The results I've gotten have been better than I expected. Near photo quality, allowing for a few bubbles :)

@carolynking5418 Ай бұрын

Wow! How GREAT! Thanks so very much for this detailed description. Can't wait to try it!

@wph4520 Ай бұрын

@@carolynking5418 You bet. It does work, but I haven't been able to get especially repeatable results. One of the things I do now is spray a light coat of clear acrylic onto the wet transferred ink, right after I pull the wax sheet off. The inkjet ink just takes forever to dry, so quick layer of spray on acrylic seals it and dries almost immediately. I've gotten really good transfers, but the quality is unpredictable. I've been using glossy, self leveling acrylic medium. I want to try some matte next for the receiving surface. I'm hoping that will keep the ink from beading and smudging.. That's the weak point; well that and the wax paper. I'm currently using thin kitchen roll paper. It tends to buckle and warp with the wet ink. Probably need thicker wax paper.

@wph4520 Ай бұрын

I've updated and modified my transfer technique. So I thought a quick demo might be in order. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp3RdqF-idiBkMUsi=5KmAy8fRqsJ3sgqx

@n.c.467 Ай бұрын

Great techniques and loads of creative applications of them. Love what you're doing, Mark!!❤🎨

@tw694 Ай бұрын

太高兴又看到了您的视频，我对您的作品充满了期待，您是这个领域最棒的艺术家！每一期都有惊喜。我也一直用Gelelf，高品质显而易见了。

@RitaCwise Ай бұрын

Yet another great video!

@yeatesmakes Ай бұрын

Cheers, very kind : )

@geoffreyvaughn Ай бұрын

I just got into using gel plates with my collage. It’s a lot of fun. Thanks for all the inspiration.

@MyraNagy Ай бұрын

Please keep creating, please!

@tinasart5720 Ай бұрын

Hey Mark, I've said it before and I'll say it again: I have loads of German sixties' papers and magazines, and at least 10 of those photo magazines (have featured them in a couple of videos too). If you want, I'll gladly send you a few. This video blows my mind again, please keep on sharing your wonderful designs and prints...cheers from Berlin! 🙋🏻‍♀🎨🙏🏼

@yeatesmakes Ай бұрын

Yes please Tina, would make good use of them xx thank you

@carolynking5418 Ай бұрын

Whee! I LOVE that you are offering these supplies to Mark, our Gel Print Sensei!!

@laurarusso2235 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your artwork, always enjoy not only the outcome but watching the process as well!

@DianneKaroly Ай бұрын

Another fantastic video! As always, thank you for sharing all your wonderful techniques!!

@Deb-y2z Ай бұрын

Thanks for another inspiring video! You’re a master!

@a.r.4416 26 күн бұрын

What Einstein said is so applicable to your art: "Creativity is intelligence having fun." ❤

@renig5059 Ай бұрын

Fascinating viewing 🤣 from the first transfer to the end with great results as always…love the monochromatic look 😱 thx for sharing 🎉

@karenmichaels9997 28 күн бұрын

Love your videos and innovative techniques. Favorite gel plate channel by far. More please.

@jojojo8835 Ай бұрын

That first few minutes with the cassette ❤❤❤❤ so effective, but beginner friendly enough for me to have a go!

@davidschnetzer2188 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing all the ideas.

@jaynedough130 Ай бұрын

so much packed into on small video, thank you!

@judithcoe6591 Ай бұрын

Fabulous, as always! Love your work, Mark. Thanks for sharing your brilliant techniques and compositional ideas!

@kitenga8076 Ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos. You have the most interesting videos 🌺

@Loveulott-lz5pb Ай бұрын

So talented Mr Yeates :) great techniques for us all to attempt :D

@barbaracabrera207 Ай бұрын

I bet the youth won't know what a cassette is!!! Love the collage! TFS! Austin TX USA

@yeatesmakes Ай бұрын

ooh, there's an analog kickback, some of the kids actually listen to their music on Walkmans!!! retro never dies!

@jojojo8835 Ай бұрын

@@yeatesmakesyeah and I’m gutted I threw a load out not long ago, just before the kids got into them😂 mind you they were all stretched out from being played so much

@alikatzcreations Ай бұрын

Perfect timing…I’m taking a gel printing class tomorrow & needed inspiration

@rosemarypilgrim4589 Ай бұрын

Tons of inspiration here! Thanks.

@allthumbs3792 Ай бұрын

So many great techniques and ideas, always authentic and innovative!

@lindadamon2453 Ай бұрын

Yay. Great session. Good to see you again...well your hands and talent 🙌

@beverlymarch7916 Ай бұрын

Can’t get enough of your channel Mark!waiting on each new video is like an eternity lol!I learn something new every time,your work is so very interesting and your imagination is out of this world..need a peek inside your head to see what’s going on!!😆Thanks so much for sharing!!❤

@wipjenni Ай бұрын

It’s so good to see a fresh video from you! (I often rewatch the old ones, too!) 🎉

@donamara-b7e Ай бұрын

You are a true inspiration!

@gr8fng Ай бұрын

Thxs for another brilliant video full of tips & tricks ... so many in fact it's def a multi-watch vid Cheers from Aus 🐨 🐾

@callycatus Ай бұрын

Liked the amendment at the end and made me smile when you said faffed about because that's what I end up doing most of the time 😁I keep thinking oh that could be better 🤦‍♀️

@DanielGOTANEGRE Ай бұрын

Encore une formidable démonstration ! Félicitations ❤

@carlpbrill Ай бұрын

Always a treat a new Yeates vid!! Thanks for sharing!!

@locofoco2700 Ай бұрын

Your Work is so amazing and inspiring. Thank you for Sharing the Process, make me want to play around with my Gelli Platte more often 😊

@odilehelbongo5221 Ай бұрын

Magnifique! 😘💝

@jondoh587 Ай бұрын

yay, it looks like you can buy the GelElf plates directly from their website, no longer stuck with only available from Temu. But boo, no stencils on their website. I really liked the look of those stencils.

@puppydood Ай бұрын

Awesome awesomeness. Too long between videos though. 😀.

@yeatesmakes Ай бұрын

Thanks, very kind. Good to get some time to make a video again, I've had a fun packed summer!!!

@carolynking5418 Ай бұрын

@yeatesmakes Isn't Lfe just so amazing? I literally waa JUST thinking that I hadn't seen a Yeates Makes video in awhile and BiNGO! Here comes this one. Count me in aa one of your humble devotees, please, Mark. I wish you lived down the road... I would sure love to just pop round for a tea & Show 'n Tell with you!! 😊❤😊

@The_artistic_yogi Ай бұрын

This is great! Very inspiring! Can't wait for your next video.... If only they were more frequent ...😊

@a.r.4416 Ай бұрын

Love this. Long time no see! Thx for sharing❤

@yeatesmakes Ай бұрын

Indeed, a long time! Summer was busy!

@loosenutz2 Ай бұрын

Wow. So cool. Thanks for sharing.

@anniejayAus Ай бұрын

Always inspired by your videos Mark!

@susanfield2444 Ай бұрын

Excellent content

@pippipants Ай бұрын

Always fun to see what you're up to.

@Karibee61 Ай бұрын

Fabulous! Best wishes from Greenwich London UK

@margueritemitchell1829 Ай бұрын

Hello ❤from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦 Great to see a new video😅

@yeatesmakes Ай бұрын

Howdy!

@jondoh587 Ай бұрын

@@yeatesmakes Howdy?! Where'd ya pick that up? 😅

@xVentax Ай бұрын

I just love your style, your instinct etc etc. Out of interest, I thought I’d google your inspiration Robert Rauschenberg - I like your work way better, yours looks way more ‘cohesive’. I don’t think it’s your monochrome, because I’ve loved your use of colours in previous videos. Don’t be over-British, take the praise as the sincere compliment it’s meant to be. 😉

@xxjones Ай бұрын

Happy to see you back!

@yeatesmakes Ай бұрын

: )

@clearfitness1954 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@ewok-breath Ай бұрын

Hi Mark! Would that be Amsterdam Lamp Black, or Black Oxide please 🙏

@annehessel Ай бұрын

So amazing again ❤

@carlosmoises4397 Ай бұрын

May I ask you what kind of paper you used in the minute 19:13? The one with letters you tried to stamp but didn't work properly? Thanks so much again for your amazing videos. Amazing work 👏🏻👏🏻

@ndontworryaboutit7872 Ай бұрын

That’s called Letraset. It’s an old graphic artist’s tool. Have never seen it in the USA, only in old British design books

@michellebresler5768 25 күн бұрын

Hi Mark - Michelle here from Cape Town. Amazed by your work Thanks so much for sharing. So appreciative! I would like to add some prints to my oil paintings on primed linen. I know acrylic under oils - what would be the best way to fix prints onto canvas? Any suggestions would be appreciated

@yeatesmakes 3 күн бұрын

You can print directly onto canvas. Problem is you need to use a heavy old layer of paint to do the final transfer and let it dry for a long time. As it's primed and textured, it behaves very differently to paper for drying times. Alternatively, you could print onto wet strength tissue and then collage onto canvas.

@michellebresler5768 15 сағат бұрын

Thanks so much Mark. Really appreciate the response