I came in from the hay field today and wanted
a creative fix...
I thought I would give this new Gelli Plate
a whirl...
I have printed on natural Gelatin/Jello plates
for a few years.
Let's do a review of the Gelli Plate...
It is convenient, so is a good choice tonight
when I am tired.
Just open the package and take out the
The textile paint rolls on smoothly, just like when
I use the natural gelatin/jello plate.
I get a good, crisp print on fabric.
The only difference I experienced between a
Gelatin/Jello plate vs Gelli Plate
is the Gelli Plate dries out quickly...
A natural gelatin plate is moist, giving you
lots of open time with the paint.
lots of open time with the paint.
Next time, I may add extender to the textile paint to give me more time to work before
the paint dries out.
You need to plan out the materials you will use
as a resist, or to make a mark
before you roll the paint on...
as a resist, or to make a mark
before you roll the paint on...
then, roll on the paint and work quickly
before it dries.
The Gelli Plate cleans up easily...
by the time I printed the ghost print,
the plate was nearly clean.
the plate was nearly clean.
Then I use a wipee to get the little bit of paint left around the edges.
For spur of the moment creativity,
the Gelli Plate is great!
For planned printing, I would
choose the natural gelatin plate.
I can make a larger size plate, and
I have all the open time I need while working
with the paint.
Now....who is going to clean up this creative zone?
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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi
Interesting process, I haven't heard of it before. It does look like lots of fun. Thanks for introducing me to it.
ReplyDeleteGolden makes an open acrylic line that might be better for the Gelli plate use (or even for your natural gelatin plates). http://www.goldenpaints.com/products/color/open/index.php
ReplyDeleteThanks for the paint suggestion Eileen.
ReplyDeleteYou may have sent me on a shopping trip!
Have a great summer.
My Best To You,
LuAnn Kessi
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There's emphasis on pressing lightly and drawing gently with the plate. It seams by these instructions that it's really easy to make a mark, scratch or gouge in the plate that can't be taken out and eventually though wear the plate is unusable, is this true? How man uses can you get out of this plate before it has to be replaced? Is there anyway to remove an unwanted impression in the gel?
ReplyDeleteThe Gelli Plates are much more durable than you think. I haven't heard of anyone scarring into their plate yet.
ReplyDeleteLuAnn
Loving those leaf stamps! The results are yummy.
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