Tool Making for the Gel Plate - Part 2

[@magX6546]

Brilliant pulls. I would be so giddy waiting to see what you get each time. You handle the surprises so well!😊

[@KitBellArtist]

What a nice thing to say!!!

[@lindablackerby9819]

I love this series, Kit! I’m quite inspired. Here is an idea for making the toilet paper roll and glue easier. Your drawing on paper was perfectly sized to the roll. I wonder if you could put the glue gun design right on that paper which is a flat surface that is easier to work with, and then glue the paper around the roll?

[@KitBellArtist]

That would be worth a try!

[@kellybeale1895]

Great results ❤❤❤❤

[@KitBellArtist]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Cynthia_retired]

Beautiful ❤️

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad you liked it!

[@patriciadistefano7467]

Loved all your prints! They turned out awesome!

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad you like them!

[@maryellenrichards391]

Really creative idea for mark making tools. I look forward to trying my hand with the glue gun.

[@KitBellArtist]

Happy gluing! I am not very good with a glue gun but good enough to work with toilet paper rolls!

[@lindadamon2453]

Very insightful Kit. Thank you very much 😂

[@KitBellArtist]

Glad you liked it!

[@samjackson7270]

Good morning, Kit. Thank you for sharing this process. Isn’t fantastic to create such beautiful patterns with the simplest of tools. Another very inspiring video. Do you place your tissue shiny side up or down? Also, I am waiting on the delivery of my large plate now. I read there is not a clam shell with this size. Do you store yours or cover it between uses? Enjoy your day! Once again, thank you for your response about where to purchase the tissue. I too ordered some from Staples!😊

[@KitBellArtist]

My Spectra tissue doesn't really have a shiny or dull side. When I was in Northern Manitoba and ran out of Spectra, I bought some white gift wrap. It had a shiny side. I used both :) The big plate doesn't have a clam shell. I have mine out on a table (on a piece of white paper) and I cover it with white paper when not in use. Keep the cardboard box it comes in, incase you don't want to leave it out.

[@debbiegarland7124]

Hi kit, is the tissue paper acid free? Golden Open paints are great for the geli plate aren't they ❤

[@KitBellArtist]

I find the Golden Open paint opens up a whole new range of possibilities! Yes, the Spectra Art Tissue is acid free.

[@lizkirby8805]

Do you recommend a particular type of tissue paper. I would like to try this 😄thank ypu

[@KitBellArtist]

I use Spectra Art tissue which is available online through Amazon and through art supply stores in North America. If you are in the UK or Europe, Carnival Wet Strength tissue is also good. As long as you are using Golden Open acrylics, dollar store will also work. Some of the other acrylics are too sticky and will tear the cheap tissue. If you don't have Golden Open Acrylics, I recommend getting a jar of Golden Open Gel and mixing it with your regular acrylics to achieve a similar effect. I have a video on my channel comparing acrylics and demonstrating their differences.

[@lizkirby8805]

@ thank you so much

[@lizkirby8805]

I am going to check out your recommendations

[@gaildrewjones883]

Can you use fabrics

[@KitBellArtist]

You can print directly onto fabric. This is on my to be explored list because I think it has a lot of potential.

[@RitaSwinford]

You mentioned “to the sink”- ? Acrylics and water supply. Must be a better way to rinse the stencils.

[@KitBellArtist]

I am lucky that my current printing workspace has a sink. Prior to that I used a small tub with water in it. I would rinse off the stencils and brayer in that.

[@RitaSwinford]

@@KitBellArtist I was thinking more of water supply contamination

[@KitBellArtist]

@@RitaSwinford I haven't had any issues with that. And, of course, the stencils and brayers are dried thoroughly before using again.

[@lindascott5559]

My sister name is Barbara Jane!! 🌹

[@KitBellArtist]

That's great!