Altered Book ~ Gelli Print Collage

[@sueellensiebert9202]

Your work is impeccable. Love you esthetic---your color, composition, balance.

[@opalm21]

I'm in awe of your eye for colors and contrast. I have a book that I've removed pages which I was originally using for another type of journal but after seeing this video, I've changed my mind. An art journal is now on my radar. TYFS. 🦋

[@angierahui]

Kia ora/ hi Robyn, i am so glad i found your channel & very impressed with your lovely work. Thank you, be well & stay safe.

[@bette-annflood835]

Love the circles. And how it just melds into the paper. You have such a talent for putting these odd things together. They are just gorgeous. 🤗

[@tracyhickman1359]

Love this altered book series!

[@sandyriddle-weekes1190]

These two pages are among my favorites. Just beautiful watching you as you let what flows from your fingers just happen. Your design sense is magnificent. Many blessings, Robyn. Be well.

[@kalikal298]

pure class - love your style!

[@peggyprose]

Beautiful! You can dilute YES glue the same way.

[@nancystockmann7264]

Fantastic Robyn...the colors, the papers, the ink blots and lettering, the stamps...WOW!!!

[@nabbyr8112]

You prompt so many people into spreading their art wings. I’ve got some bookmaking stuff coming in the mail because you showed with your passbook that, yes, it wasn’t so very difficult to put together a little book. I’ll explore making a book in those breaks from gelli printing. Fascinating to watch you put together this spread, I really benefit from watching how you do things and the choices you make. So many people would be too intimidated (myself included) to sit down in front of a camera and make art for public consumption. You are so generous with your time and techniques!

[@healingmagichands]

Robyn, I love how excited you are by your work. There is a real beauty to hearing you say “I’m loving it” as you work. Plus the encouragement you give us to trust our intuitive process is invaluable. Thank you so much for sharing your heart and soul with us.

[@sueo.6731]

Beautiful as always and a nice diversion from all the bad news. Thanks, Robyn!

[@bethreese8627]

I am so glad I started this book with you. It is a very positive thing to focus on amidst the stress of the outside world. I love to stay home and make art and quilt, so I will make the most of it. I have lots of art supplies, fabric, coffee, and toilet paper, so I am good. Your pages are looking great, Robyn!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Lol...Beth for sure! So glad you have your supplies and you can anchor in!

[@lynndiamente7712]

Absolutely love your work! Thank you for sharing your process. So inspiring.

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I like how you have a story about the art work to express in your creative aesthetic.

[@janemilitello7833]

Thank you for today's offering. I've been at my table and trying to remain in the light. Grateful for the community that you have created and continue to nurture. Blessings.

[@sherylcarmanstickyliability]

Hi Robyn, loving your videos..learning so much, and love your thought process. Just a quick tip..when you are sticking down tissue paper, calligraphy paper or rice paper, you don’t need to glue on the back. Just place the paper where you want it to be, then very carefully brush over the top with your glue..starting in the middle and brushing outwards. This avoids tearing, creases, bubbling, etc. The paper is so thin that the glue goes through and sticks beautifully. Just be careful to not over brush or load too much glue on your brush, as the paper disintegrates if you do this.

[@RobynMcClendon]

Hi Sheryl, thanks for the tip, however, just an additional bit of my thought process... I purposefully glue like that because I don't care for the glue on top of my paper. If you noticed I put very little back on the top of the paper...lol you do have to be extra careful but I've mastered my technique so rarely have tears that won't reassemble once I get the paper down. I prefer a matte look on the finished work. Unlike many collages I see that extra layer of glue takes away from the organic look of the paper, you can see the film. However, that's my personal aesthetic, you can very well do it the way you've suggested and many do...Thanks so much for hanging out with me! :)

[@artyinkyfingers]

I'm loving all you are showing us. Your art has kickstarted my creative mojo and I'm so busy with paints, paper, gelli plate, glue....omg! You have truly opened up my little crafting world. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🤩😘

[@KariGibsonArt]

I love the whole theme for this book, your artwork is great!

[@patriciaatkinson2435]

Gorgeous! Very stylish. Thanks for sharing.

[@jenscreativeexplorations]

Beautiful pages! I look forward to seeing this book get filled. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@brandythompson6544]

Absolutely wonderful!!!

[@cynthiaagee4813]

Yes be picky! You have an excellent eye and your work is so inspiring. Gluing on the tissue paper is so satisfying! I am now going to try some paint blots and scripting on my Gelli plate. Also printing in my book with my small Gelli plate.

[@consideredwhisper]

Robyn - about the transparent perspex/lucite blocks for your stamps which you said are expensive. I just go to a company that cuts acrylic sheets for all kinds of windows, shop signs etc. They always have cut off bits that they give me for free if I ask nicely. Just an idea for anyone to try. Great for putting gel plate on or mono printing too.

[@jomyron8351]

Beautiful and fun!

[@jacquelinemckayle760]

Thanks so much for sharing your process! I'm still busy trying to organize my tiny work space before I start trying to follow along with your projects but my heart is definitely there. (I've already ordered and received two bottles of Dick Blick matte acrylic Celadon paint, since you love that color so much … hoping that my gel prints will be up to par. I'm mostly a portrait painter but I've always wanted to do book arts and have so much stuff "hoarded" in my stash for those purposes.) Thanks again. I look forward to watching more of your videos and participating in activities you offer.

[@RobynMcClendon]

I'm certain that your gelli prints will be lovely once you get going! Thanks for hanging out with me! xoxo

[@tannaorr4133]

This spread is gorgeous! Thank you for your inspiration!

[@donnaterrell938]

VERY COOL! LOVE THIS PROJECT!

[@Bettina_endelt]

Love your style 🤗🇩🇰😍

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thx Bettina :)

[@wendywendy3718]

Was so excited to go visit my grandaughter and work on our altered books, while we watch Robyn. However, here in Ontario, Canada even though schools are closed for safety, my son who is a has a government job still works with lots of people - so to protect ME, my art date with my grandaughter is cancelled. Looks like we will be arting together by WhatsApp ! Have to get her parents to load your video for her because her parent control blocks won't let her open links or videos sent!!! We will ART, one way or another😎

[@RobynMcClendon]

Oh My, this virus is really getting in the way of fun! However, I'm so happy to be able to do Art with you and your grand daughters! Please tell them that I said Hello!! xoxo

[@wendywendy3718]

@@RobynMcClendon She was so thrilled to know you saw her art on the Facebook page!

[@fancifuldevices]

Wendy Wendy this is so sweet!!

[@devonrex4]

Fabulous pages!

[@pattitolleyparrish]

OMGosh, LOVE!!!

[@wendywendy3718]

Love those pages!!!!!!

[@sarahmiller6183]

I love this. TFS

[@LivingInFullEssence]

Please give me the link for the “calligraphy” paper you refer to. Thank you so much. Love love love your style!

[@sherylesp2272]

❤️🙏🏻

[@qualityquilts7829]

Check Tuesday Morning for stamp blocks. Very reasonable price.

[@gingersparks73]

Hi Robyn have you ever done a tutorial on how to make your own postage? I’d love to have a little direction can’t seem to get there. Thank you 😊

[@pennylove1369]

Hi Robyn I love this and all your journal pages! The scripting is gorgeous. Did you lift it off a gelli plate with that thin paper or is it from a printer at that point? I like the style of composition. Thanks for your sharing.

[@bette-annflood835]

All the arteza iridescent paints are out of stock. Hope they get them in again.

[@NACPB]

What brayer do you like?

[@jooc2751]

So stunning & beautiful. You have an amazing eye. Thank you so much for sharing. You're so inspiring. Have you tried matte medium to put your layers down? I get a really basic one & it's so strong & really easy to apply. Sending good wishes from the uk. ❤

[@RobynMcClendon]

Thx so much for appreciating my work, and Yes, Matte medium is another excellent glue for collage and It is perfect for working with these papers :)

[@jooc2751]

@@RobynMcClendon Thanks so much for replying. ❤ I'm brand new to your work, so just catching up & I love what you do so much. You're an amazing artist. These pages are beautiful & have inspired me to try your techniques, thanks so much, everyone could do with some hope & inspiration right now & you're like a ray of sunshine for that. I'm on another video of yours now & I'm looking forward to checking out your site. I'm hoping you sell your art on there. 🤞😊

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

It's so exciting watching you work. Your pages are absolutely gorgeous. I have one question, what do you think of using wallpaper paste instead of white glue. Any good?

[@RobynMcClendon]

Traditionally before the modern PVA or white glues wheatpaste was used or like a wallpaper paste. If you are familiar with working with that glue I see no reason not! :)

[@brigitteshantieaglemeare4350]

@@RobynMcClendon thanks. Yes, I find it cheap and easy to use.

[@rosesoto8969]

Love it! Those circles are amazing. Is it a stencil? TFS

[@RobynMcClendon]

No the circles are mulberry paper ... you can find it at art supply stores that cary specialty papers or stationery paper stores :)

[@rosesoto8969]

@@RobynMcClendon Gorgeous! Thanks Robyn

[@karlasolomon8128]

I love that one too!

[@merriclark9826]

Did you paint or gelli print the circle paper? If so, is there a video that you show that? LOVE the circle paper!

[@kmichellecampbell3796]

I joined this project late in the game but am having fun catching up. How did you make the page with the circles? Is it in one of you paper packs?

[@nancystockmann7264]

Hey Robyn...I'm going to order a copier and printer. You said yours copies on onion skin etc., mine does not. Can you suggest one to buy...Thank you!

[@RobynMcClendon]

Sure This is what I use along with the ink program I've used it for 3 years without complaints! :) HP 5660 Wireless All-in-one Photo Printer with Mobile Printing amzn.to/2Ppefig This is the ink program I use, it comes directly from HP, I don’t use the Amazon door dash ink program: try.hpinstantink.com/jbsfl

[@lovemydog1984]

Ummmmmm.....ummmmmmmmm.....great work but all the ummmmmmmmm make me crazy...