Pop style gel plate / GelElf review

Loads of tips on combining gel plate techniques to create Pop style monotype / collages. If you've found value in my videos, consider a donation via PayPal. Donating will help me devote more time to art and sharing! : www.paypal.com...
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[@mariach46]

My favourite gel plate channel

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) that brought a smile

[@soozarty]

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

[@yeatesmakes]

: ) very kind, thanks

[@traceyread8247]

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

[@kedrynevans6240]

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!

[@libbykalinowski5799]

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!

[@renig5059]

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

[@jekalambert9412]

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

[@MyraNagy]

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

[@RatBabyGenius]

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!

[@lindadamon2453]

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

[@beverlymarch7916]

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!!❤

[@laurarusso2235]

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

[@wipjenni]

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

[@RitaCwise]

Yet another great video!

[@yeatesmakes]

Cheers, very kind : )

[@barbaracabrera207]

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

[@yeatesmakes]

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

[@DanielGOTANEGRE]

Encore une formidable démonstration ! Félicitations ❤

[@locofoco2700]

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 😊

[@alikatzcreations]

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

[@callycat6660]

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 🤦‍♀️

[@jaynedough130]

so much packed into on small video, thank you!

[@anniejayAus]

Always inspired by your videos Mark!

[@The_artistic_yogi]

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

[@pippipants]

Always fun to see what you're up to.

[@reneestearns6636]

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!

[@Karibee61]

Fabulous! Best wishes from Greenwich London UK

[@wph4520]

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]

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]

@@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 :)

[@MyraNagy]

Please keep creating, please!

[@loosenutz2]

Wow. So cool. Thanks for sharing.

[@puppydood]

Awesome awesomeness. Too long between videos though. 😀.

[@yeatesmakes]

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

[@a.r.4416]

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

[@yeatesmakes]

Indeed, a long time! Summer was busy!

[@xxjones]

Happy to see you back!

[@yeatesmakes]

: )

[@margueritemitchell1829]

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

[@yeatesmakes]

Howdy!

[@jondoh587]

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

[@annehessel]

So amazing again ❤

[@jondoh587]

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.

[@scrapsimone]

👍🌸🌸🌸

[@susanhurrellfieldes7910]

Mine too...

[@russelltimmins1870]

Where’ve you been man I missed you!

[@pamsunstrom2554]

I need part of your brain....it develops, I know. I'm working on my patience :)

[@yeatesmakes]

LOL, it would be a gamble on which part!!!

[@jondoh587]

@@yeatesmakes The A. B. Normal part? 😅 (Yes, I'm showing my age by referencing "Young Frankenstein" but someone once said retro never dies.)