What Are You Doing with All Those Gel Prints?-Tutorial Tidbits

[@marisedecker8477]

I LOVE Ur videos! ( I was a Teacher for 32 years, retired now, and I paint. ) U R phenomenal teacher! ❤😂😘👍👍👍😘😮😘🙏

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

@@marisedecker8477 oh my goodness, thank you so very kindly. I sincerely appreciate your taking the time to write such a nice compliment.

[@Gothlite-i1l]

OMG, just 30 seconds ago I was watching a much-beloved journal maker and thinking how she never did anything really different with her stuff and along you come with a new way to make collages that is so beautiful. Not using collages and gel prints only as backgrounds but to make something that's real-ish out of little bits, something that is stunningly beautiful on its own. Your thining-outside-the-box attitude is refreshing!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you so very much. Check out my website for a portfolio of all the different subject matter I create this way :-)paperpaintings.com. Appreciate your enthusiasm and you’re positive feedback. Happy Friday.

[@chloegrl1366]

Loving the bling!!!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

@@chloegrl1366 awesome! Thanks

[@ingridcoke1360]

I absolutely agree. Elizabeth can be relied on to always take you on a creative adventure. 🙏🏽🥰💖✨💖

[@chloegrl1366]

We have a live one in our tank....will have to make one of these

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Oh how fun!!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Your collage work is superb. You take craft to the level of fine art!🦌💌❤️📚

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Visit my website for a full portfolio of paper, collages, which are fine art as I am using only professional materials :-),paperpaintings.com

[@ingridcoke1360]

I have watched this video more than once and each time I learn more. Thank you Elizabeth for not only sharing your passion, but the wealth of "dos and don'ts" as well. 🙏🏽🥰💖✨💖✨💖💐💐💐

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

my pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed it. the FULL lesson can be found on my Patreon page if you are ever interested in more in-depth tutorials. :)

[@gryphonshale]

What a fun collage! I absolutely love your fish & the metallic foil bubbles look fantastic! ❤ Thank you for the tutorial.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

My pleasure, I’m glad you enjoyed it and found inspiring

[@waynemaffit5931]

Wow. The possibilities are phenomenal. MAHALO!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

You’re welcome!

[@allthumbs3792]

Your projects are just amazing!!! I love the tropical fish series ... must get those rice papers!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you so much! The fish rice papers are really versatile for sure. I really appreciate the support.

[@j9hnck]

That is crazy awesome. Never saw your tutorials and I love these fish you created, they’re amazing.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Oh thanks so much! 😊

[@Squiffy1313]

Your way of explaining and showing how is very clear and effective. Thx.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks so much!

[@trinapatterson8872]

Awesome!!!! Thank you for always showing new and great things

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

My pleasure, thanks so much for being here

[@classguy7021]

I just found you and I want you to know I just love your channel, and your personality. I really appreciate how you introduce new mediums. You've really sparked my creativity. Have a great day, and thank you!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Welcome! I’m grateful that you found me. I am happy to be an inspiration, sparking your creativity. I think that’s a wonderful gift. :-) I hope that you will continue to watch the videos here and enjoy them!

[@sandyfranklin1123]

The Dorothy stencils from Joggles are great backgrounds!!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you so much Sandy!

[@minnahumble2294]

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you!

[@suzannesharp782]

Fabulous tutorial, as always! ❤

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you, kindly Suzanne

[@jocelynelarose3715]

WOW 🤩 beautiful your fish is really gorgeous Thank you Élisabeth good job

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you so very much! It was a very fun project

[@MicheleEngel]

I love that, in addition to showing how you build your gorgeous works of art, you also broaden our awareness of techniques and tools with which we may have limited knowledge and experience. I have Tacky When Dry and the Deco Art gilding sheets that I’ve barely touched and Triple Thick Glaze I’ve used only once. They’re just sitting on my shelf, and you’ve inspired me to make good use of them and enjoy them. Thank you so much!❤

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks for taking the time to comment, it’s always a good feeling when you actually use the art supplies that you have acquired. I myself, I only use the triple thick once, but I really like the way that it looks! Happy to inspire

[@jennspoint]

That is gorgeous!!! 🐠🩵

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks! And thanks for watching

[@terrimcnamarajunkjournaler5069]

Love it.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks!

[@carold.9626]

Wow. Such talent and imagination ❤

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks so very much

[@shellyallred1267]

What a beautiful, fun piece! Loved the technique, and raised foil bubbles!👏👏👏

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks so much!

[@arleenaartvark1141]

Thank you and many blessings to you for sharing your teachings! ❤

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

My pleasure, thanks for being here

[@elizabethgoodhand7828]

Lovely project. Thanks for sharing.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

My pleasure !

[@conniepowell7586]

Beautiful! Love your work!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you so very much!!

[@kirstenweidinger3416]

what a wonderful use-up of gelprint scraps! I love the result so much ! thanks for sharing 💜

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

My pleasure! I don’t use scraps, I tear specific areas and shapes out of full prints created for the process.

[@kirstenweidinger3416]

@@ElizabethStHilaire thank you so much. After sending my message I realized that you didn't did a random project! the fishes are soo cool 🙂

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

@@kirstenweidinger3416 thanks so much Kirsten

[@TerriCodlin-ch9lw]

Looking forward to seeing this on Patreon. Can you tell me when this fish collage lesson will be airing? Also, what happens to the Glossy Glaze when you varnish the whole piece? Thank you!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

If you varnish the whole piece, then everything is equally glossy, or Matt, or satin, whatever varnish you put over the whole piece. The fish lesson will publish in the beginning of July. :)

[@paulafitz532]

So much fun. Thank you 😊

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

@@paulafitz532 my pleasure!

[@TristinaDietzElmesArtist]

Excellent video! Your fish are gorgeous. 🐠 Thank you for sharing! 😍

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you for taking the time to say so. :-)

[@elsiecampbell4858]

Love your video

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you kindly Elsie!

[@paulahardesty4449]

Oh I love your fish !!!!!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks!!

[@CarolPan]

Wow!! Love this! Thank you!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thank you so much!

[@PaulWalesArt]

Incredible Elizabeth! Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

My pleasure! Thank you for being here with me

[@jlm517rocks]

Fabulous!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks!

[@tscassell]

Wow!! This is amazing 😍

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks Tracy

[@Black_guys_here]

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Oh how fun! Hi from California

[@joychip5994]

One of my favourites ,I just love it. What is the big fish made of. Is it on wood or thick paper I love fish work 🥰 did journey do a video of the collage fish

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Hi Joyice, the project is on a cradled, wood panel, I only work on a rigid surface so that I can get the collage down very flat and so that I can hang it without a frame :-) thanks for your compliments

[@SalvadoraLorelli]

Beautiful!!! Thk you

[@Pocketsnuggies]

Awesome!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks, glad you liked it

[@pauladyer9845]

Sweet

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks! ☺️

[@mjmjacqueline8397]

Stunning!! Thank you!! ❤

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

My pleasure!

[@lindabackus3161]

Loving your work! Are you working on wooden board with gesso?

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Yes!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks so much

[@shawnosmith8803]

Love this! Question...will you "varnish" or clear coat he whole piece after? or just leave as is? I guess I'm wondering if you need to clearcoat the whole piece after. Beautiful work.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

I will not varnish or clearcoat it, because that would defeat the purpose of the shiny finish in just one place. It does not need to be coated, I have used professional Golden acrylic paints, which have very high, UV resistance! :)

[@shawnosmith8803]

@@ElizabethStHilaire Thanks Elizabeth, I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. Hopefully I’ll get an opportunity to take one of your live workshops. They look amazing.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

@@shawnosmith8803 my pleasure! We do have a fabulous time in person, that’s for sure. :-)

[@sandyfranklin1123]

How do you clean off your stencils? Just water or with some product?

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

I don’t clean them. The intricate ones are too fragile to scrub and nothing really breaks down acrylic paint. The Dorothy ones are less fragile and could be scrubbed, but I don’t bother, I just let it build up.

[@gila1959]

How did you apply the adhisive only on the round circles? If i do that all over with a brush afterwords it will glue the foil even underneath these circles ..am i wrong ?

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Wherever you apply the adhesive it glued the foil yes. I used a stencil.

[@InspectorDee]

Love this! Great imagination!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks so much!

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Good source for the tacky when dry stuff?

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

The links for all the product used in the video are listed below :-)

[@gabriellebradley]

Where can I get the bubble stencil?

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

All of the products use in the video are linked below in the expanded description box

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Also the bubble stencil by Dorothy who has it? Thanks much

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

All product links are below the video, thanks

[@AlisonHeikkila]

That looks fabulous! I'm curious if you had a reason for not using the Therm O Web brand of paste? I use their's when I use the Deco Foil, but I haven't tried the one you used today. I didn't know if there was a difference. Thanks for always being so inspiring!

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

I have not tried the other. Doesn’t that have to go through some kind of heat?

[@AlisonHeikkila]

@Elizabeth St. Hilaire the Stencil Gel Duo does not require heat. It can be used with heat and pressure or just pressure.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

@@AlisonHeikkila interesting. I had this on hand and have used it with metallic leaf so I figured it would work well

[@AlisonHeikkila]

@@ElizabethStHilaire that's good to know. Thanks!

[@LavishHim]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🎨

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks!!

[@laurienye7514]

What about your other fish, isn't it breathing? I enjoyed it.

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks so much!

[@DebiKibbee1]

Kinda early for you Elizabeth! 😊

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Very. Always. LOL

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

Thanks Karen

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Thank You for sharing💐‼️♥️ Toom@CapeTown

[@ElizabethStHilaire]

You are so welcome!!