How to Teach Gelli Plate Printing | Photo Transfer Technique | Zart Art

[@raerae6422]

Nice, easy to understand tutorial. Thanks. Very kind of you to respond to so many questions in the comments. You are good peoples.

[@libmitchell6371]

You are So kind , Zart Art, answering questions! That takes time! I'm impressed by your generosity. ( even if you are selling stuff - i haven't bought anything but learned a lot.)

[@ZartArtEducation]

[@linzipage859]

I don't understand how the paper doesn't end up just all black / how the image transfers unless it's raised?

[@barbstotter7288]

The darker ink on the paper acts as a resist, while the lighter colored parts of the paper absorb and pull the paint off of the gelli plate.

[@ofraamikam2686]

Very nicely demonstrated

[@beautybug1831]

Such an AMAZING idea (yet so simple) I LOVE it! Thanks a lot for the tutorial!

[@ZartArtEducation]

Thank you we are glad you enjoyed it!

[@nancypahl7755]

Excellent video.! Lots of info in a short time.

[@recreepy]

Your skills are remarkable

[@betsytoi]

excellent! thanks

[@ArtMarketingMentor]

Thanks for a great demo and for your dry sense of humour.

[@azhaltamimi8476]

استفدت كثيرا جدا من تجاربك الجميلة والمفيدة.

[@kathleenrothman]

So much fun ☺️ just rec'd my 1st gell plate today 😊. Thank you 💯☮️🙏💞

[@ZartArtEducation]

[@scrapfromtheheart4741]

העבודות שלך מקסימות! גם אני מעבירה הדרכות בתחום הזה בסקראפ בכלל, כייף שיש עוד מישהי מעולה בתחום.

[@eddieoberholzer165]

Can you help. When I try this. Part My magazine tears of leaving piece on plate. Same with white paper.

[@ishasingh1065]

How did this work. Like how did catch the image of magazine

[@sonofhibbs4425]

I’ve just tried this, so I’m not at all an expert, but apparently the ink on the printed image acts as a resist, or rather leaves the paint you put on the gelli plate. Everywhere there is no ink on the image (white areas) will soak up the paint you put down and come off the gelli paint. It’s something to do with the ink used on the printed image.. I know, I was confused as to what occurs and how this is done too! But having tried it, I can see what’s happening, though I don’t really understand why. Hope this helps. ...oh and, it’s very important to have a thin layer of paint...not thick, as it’s too much.

[@ishasingh1065]

@@sonofhibbs4425 oh thank you helped a lot. Was thinking the same that printed work on magazine might have relation to it

[@Alexela03]

Also pick a glossy picture

[@tonguepetals]

I could watch your brayer that black paint on a loop all day. That is the most delicious consistency ever.

[@lorettaclark5373]

Brilliant presentation with great tips 😊

[@ZartArtEducation]

[@wanderingtmp]

At 2:50 you say that if I see nothing or a pile of paint then I'll know it did not work. Okay, that's what's happening to me but how do I FIX it? I'm applying a good quality acrylic paint thinly and then the image (laser printed on standard 20# paper) just as you demonstrate, and the paper with the image just soaks up the paint off the gelli plate but the image does not transfer. Any suggestions? Also the instructions that came with my Gelli plate say using glossy papers directly on the plate will damage it so I have not done that.

[@ZartArtEducation]

Hi Tina, The transfer will depend more on the image you are using (the paper it is used on and the printer) than the paint. I have found glossy magazines work best for transferring, I haven't noticed any damage to the gel plate in doing this over the past few years. The images that were used in the video were from our own publication "Zart Extra" and a gossip magazine. I would suggest trying a few different types of magazines as it is trial and error finding out what works as we are not sure on the exact type of printer/ink/paper that is being used for each publication.

[@claudettemiskell2763]

I’m a new subbie, but I’ll be watching from now on, including a weekend binge. I really like your techniques, and your art. Keep up the great work. Blessings❣️🙏🏼

[@ZartArtEducation]

How exciting! Enjoy the new role and thank you so much for the feedback😀

[@עיריתשכנר]

I did not succeed to copy an image from ?amagazin on the plate. WHY And...what kind of paper do you use to pick up the image from the plate? Thank you very much

[@quizzmistress]

can you put this on thicker paper?

[@ZartArtEducation]

Yes, a higher GSM cartridge will work fine

[@Winedarkmoon]

The instructional video is very good. I am trying the technique with a photo and am not having much luck. The photo is a ink jet print. Any suggestions are appreciated.

[@ZartArtEducation]

Hi Rod, I would recommend trying different papers such as cartridge and a gloss paper and see if there is a difference

[@4kassis]

you probably need a laser print image

[@juliebergacker5680]

Awesome👍

[@misewhot5780]

Can I use a family photo?

[@denisetebbs2742]

Hi, that’s a great tutorial but it didn’t work for me. I copied you exactly then tried loads of different media but never once got a transfer to the gel plate.? Any ideas?

[@nicolejeniferstudio]

Hi I tried this with students and no luck. I need some extra time for questions. Nothing showed up on the paper or transferred.

[@ZartArtEducation]

Hi Nicole we I would suggest trying different types of magazines. Some inks / papers work while others wont show up. This one is all trial & error.

[@thegamingtardigrade682]

Love this! Thank you! Quick question. If I print my own photo on glossy stock, do I need to print it on a laser printer or an ink jet printer? Or does it matter? Thank you!!!

[@eddieoberholzer165]

I have 33 student per class. Need this to work. Any tips to manage it.

[@caelidhg6261]

Question, can you do the transfer to a Canvas? Board or stretched? OR some other finer paper?

[@ZartArtEducation]

stretched canvas question: You can transfer onto most porous surfaces, however the print will come out most clearly on a smooth, flat surface. If your canvas is textured the print will not be as clear

[@ZartArtEducation]

We are running a workshop using this method soon (With Tania) she does through what magazines work in that workshop!

[@mikemarvelous]

What song did you use for the intro? Cheers

[@ZartArtEducation]

We are so glad you liked it! The music choice was added from an old team member , unfortunately we are not sure where it was found.

[@margueritebryant8433]

can an image be used more than once?

[@ZartArtEducation]

Thank you for your question, pictures will not be usable more than once.

[@NaskaZo]

Does it work on Canvas instead of paper?

[@ZartArtEducation]

You can absolutely try, we find it works best on paper though.

[@TPToE]

Would this technique work with images printed on an inkjet printer (as opposed to magazine pages)?

[@sjshapir]

Max Renn Probably not. Some folks have developed more complex methods for inkjet.

[@ZartArtEducation]

Hi Max, When trying that method with an inkjet the image can be very grainy and does not transfer as well.

[@ZartArtEducation]

the photocopy may work depending on what printer you are using. I have had some success with fresh prints from a photocopier but they always seem a bit more grainy than a magazine

[@gillianmac4987]

Is it possible to use glasa not gel? I don't have gel:)

[@lindamoody5047]

I bought a Gelli plate and I would love to do this photo transfer, but I didn't get it to work. I used a photo from a National Geographic magazine and one other one with a glossy finish. I also printed out a photo onto a glossy photo paper, but none of these worked after I used the black acrylic paint on my Gelli plate. Do you have some suggestions?

[@denisetebbs2742]

Same here

[@armyofone13]

@@denisetebbs2742 Another artist said NG doesn’t work well. I guess it’s not just about glossy but the type of paper and ink they use

[@gbenatar11]

The problem may be the transparent enamel that most the magazine have. That doesn't allow the ink's tranfering. You can realize wether it has enamel or not by scratching with the finger the paper's surface, if the ink gets blurred, it means that there's no enamel applied. See you.

[@lesliebell5775]

I have a professional gelli plate that I bought on line but the acrylic paint beads up when I apply it. What am I doing wrong??

[@ZartArtEducation]

Your acrylic paint may have a high water content which can make it difficult to spread over the plate. Using a thicker acrylic may solve this issue. Otherwise there may be some kind of residue left on the gel plate. You could try to remove this by wiping the plate down with a wet cloth or baby wipe. Hope that helps!

[@JulieMay]

Having a hard time getting timing right. I did a pull using red, it seemed OK. Then I wanted a blue layer. The red turned purple wherever the colors met and the lines smudged. Sigh.

[@ZartArtEducation]

Hi Julie our advice would be to wait for the layer to dry before each print if you don’t want colours to mix. A thicker paint I find will smudge less as well. Watery paints are more likely to be a bit slippery on the plate. We hope this helps.

[@urbanchili]

I have tried this many times and I just can't get it to work. I tried with magazine and laserprints. Maybe it is my paint. Is it a special kind of paper for the laser prints?

[@ZartArtEducation]

The paint can play a role. If it is a cheaper watery paint it will not transfer. Something with a decent thickness like Chromacryl or Global paints seems to work well for us. Also when applying the paint to the gel plate ensure you apply a thin layer (Just enough to coat the plate evenly).

[@wanderingtmp]

Same, and I am using a good quality paint in a thin layer. No transfer.

[@urbanchili]

@@wanderingtmp Keep on trying. I finally got it to work. Print on as smooth paper as possible. I printed on the glossy side of thin, cheap, brown packing paper.

[@elenatorres2025]

Excelente

[@eddieoberholzer165]

Please I need help. Time sensetive

[@Rubigirlycon2024]

Can I use a photo printed with toner ink?

[@ZartArtEducation]

the photocopy may work depending on what printer you are using. I have had some success with fresh prints from a photocopier but they always seem a bit more grainy than a magazine

[@godoggo407]

I have spent hours and not gotten one successful print. What am I doing wrong?

[@ZartArtEducation]

We are sorry to hear you are not having luck with this one, can you send us an email at [e-mail] and we can get the right person to assist you.

[@lindadechow3703]

Wow, that's just amazing. Hmmm I am wondering how this will work with some of the transfer mediums I have used. This is a must try, thank you. Great video.

[@ZartArtEducation]

We are glad you enjoyed it!

[@ZartArtEducation]

Finding a magazine is trial and error. We have had success with National Gallery of Victoria magazines, Vogue and Just life. It will also depend on whether the image has high contrast

[@ZartArtEducation]

also we are running a workshop using this method soon (With Tania) she does through what magazines work in that workshop

[@maridertinger5811]

Are you using printed images? What kind of printer and paper? I’ve tried with laser and doesn’t work.

[@ZartArtEducation]

Hi Mari, we are using images from a magazine. It requires some trial and error to find what printer and paper will work best for a transfer, I'd recommend trying a few different papers and prints on smaller scale prints to see what works best.

Genial, muchas gracias. Saludos desde Lim Perú

[@57026joel]

Very helpful, but at the end of the day ,how do u clean the gel plate

[@ZartArtEducation]

We find the best way to clean the plate is to get as much paint off as you can with paper, if there is still paint remaining then gently wipe it with baby wipe and or wet cloth.

[@creativeaimee]

Hi! Can I use canvas instead of paper? Thank you!

[@Engelhafen]

So can I draw or paint on that slick paper and transfer my drawings?

[@ZartArtEducation]

Yes, you can decorate your paper first and then transfer your image on to the paper

[@JeanaAlbert]

Hi, I just subscribed. I loved your lesson! Thanks so much.

[@ZartArtEducation]

Thank you we are happy you enjoyed it!

[@lynx5213]

What sort of sorcery is this? How does the paint only stick to parts of the magazine?

[@linzipage859]

I don't get it either!!

[@dianehenry8770]

HWhat about copyrights?

[@k-creationskristinhuxford4531]

Can you do that technique using photo paper images?

[@ZartArtEducation]

Hi Kristin, You can try printing your own photos on photo paper, it will just depend on the type of printer you are using, give it a test run!

[@glossutra]

does this works if i want to transfer the image on a thicker paper or fabric?? thanks for the video!

[@ZartArtEducation]

Thicker paper should work fine, as for fabric the paint may not be thick enough to come off with a clear image on to the fabric, it may be a bit patchy.

[@glossutra]

@@ZartArtEducation thank u sm for the info?!!

[@barbstotter7288]

I’ve tried about ten times and I juuuuust can’t get my laser jet picture to transfer.

[@ZartArtEducation]

Sory to hear you are having trouble, in this one a magazine has been used not a print out as all printers vary slightly this can impact the outcome. This one is a lot of trial and error.

[@melstampz]

Brilliant

[@mikachu9520]

How would you describe the texture of the gel plate? How soft or hard is it?

[@ZartArtEducation]

I would describe the texture of the plate as like a soft silicone. Not as hard as normal silicone but not as soft as gelatin.

[@mikachu9520]

@@ZartArtEducation Ohh ok! Thanks for replying! Because we can't really leave the house, I've been thinking of trying to develop and improve skills in art.

[@mirkomoro5984]

Bravissima

[@gbenatar11]

Very well explained. But I have one question. Do you use simple acrilic painting, or is it some kind of special transfer material? Thanks

[@SuAndFox]

standard acrylic paint. the creaminess(thickness) of the paint will determine the quality of the transfer. But light or fluid paints like Golden can also deliver some interesting patterns.

[@ToCool4School1231]

I love the video! But if you dont mind me asking, why isnt it working with me? I used a paper from a magazine but it just comes out black and nothing like the one you did! Any help?

[@urbanchili]

The paint layer have to be very, very thin, but not all magazine pages work. The paint can't be to thin. Keep on trying, took me a lot of tries over weeks and lot of frustration before I finally managed to do it.

[@janellej1]

Would be great if someone could help us identify which magazines work and which don't and perhaps figure out why!

[@vonaldautterback8831]

You mention glossy cardstock for the photo? I didn't think you were supposed to use glossy paper on the gel plate as it could ruin your plate?

[@ZartArtEducation]

A light gloss paper should be fine but we do not recommend you use a heavily glossed paper on the plate as this may stick / cause damage if left too long or used regularly.

[@acidpunk7423]

Hi Zart ; can I use photocopies as well, thanks in advance.

[@ZartArtEducation]

the photocopy may work depending on what printer you are using. I have had some success with fresh prints from a photocopier but they always seem a bit more grainy than a magazine

[@HerveM66]

Great, Thanks!

[@АмбивалентностьБытия]

Interesting, can we customize some t-shirt with that technique? (Sorry for my English, I'm not so good with it)

[@ZartArtEducation]

The paint may not be thick enough to create a clear print of an image. There are better methods to transfer an image on to fabric like transfer papers using an iron.

[@АмбивалентностьБытия]

@@ZartArtEducationthnx

[@nanseefeldt6642]

Can you transfer an actual photograph?

[@renaissanceboard]

Good but I prefer printer thank you for video greetings from middle europa

[@sandyjay99]

Thanks for showing us this! Please find a way to reduce the volume on the music. I couldn't hear the narrations due to the music.

[@ZartArtEducation]

Noted!

[@SuAndFox]

you could try turning subtitles on too

[@lknnmmnkj]

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[@ricardoamorim1575]

Good everning, lt is ink acrilyc or ink oil, 😇💙l like, can you sperk for me please.

[@ZartArtEducation]

Hi Ricardo, we use acrylic paint for these prints.

[@libmitchell6371]

thanks cool!

[@graceng7986]

Hello, thanks for the tutorial. Can photos be used since we are after a glossy surface?

[@ZartArtEducation]

Hi Grace, A normal photo usually will not transfer. The transfer depends on the ink used in the printer as well as the paper it is printed on. If unsure do a test run first!

[@irenedavo3768]

Wow!

[@imeldaavila6565]

Where to buy a gel plate?

[@ZartArtEducation]

They can be found here www.zartart.com.au/product/SS035

[@tamilmafiagamer2767]

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[@ritaharris2372]

Have you ever tried printing on a tee shirt instead of paper?

[@ZartArtEducation]

Hi Rita, We haven't tried this technique with fabrics yet. It may work well with a thicker textiles ink instead of acrylic paint!

[@tonyrobinson1252]

@Zartart which thicker textile ink do you recommend when printing on T-shirts?

[@KiwiJane1]

I was hoping this showed a photo transfer (per the title) with a gelli plate, not magazine page transfer.

[@ZartArtEducation]

The same method can be used with a printed photo as well.

[@marietteschouten1568]

Gelliplate en stof

[@Funtime-kx5rx]

I suspect high-end magazines would use more expensive ink for better resist? I shall keep my eye out at second hand stores and give it a try. Thanks for the idea. I hate cookie cutter art., Yawn yawn.

[@lindabourie7818]

your back ground music is very distracting and hard to hear you.

[@ZartArtEducation]

Thank you Linda we will pass the feedback along to our editing team.

[@earthsister6941]

Wish you had shown more of the artwork and less of the speaker.

[@maxinelundbek2814]

I hope you warn ppl not to use photo paper on the gel plate it will destroy the plate.

[@Ariclarkin]

He..l

[@ruthsimon5469]

Just subscribe I like it a lot

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