Gel Plate Experience: Alternative Mediums

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In this session, we are going to explore gel plate printing with alternative mediums. WE use markers, alcohol inks, Brusho and other mediums.

Session Part 1

Continuation of Session (after Zoom bombed by kids LOL!)

Gelprollage Technique

You can also watch videos on the Gellprollage at https://gelprollage.com.   On that website you’ll not only get instruction on the technique, you can learn how to create your own images from photos using photoshop and download some free Gelprollage collage packs.

Materials Used in Demonstration

Mediums we are going to use:
Alcohol Ink
Watercolor Ink
Ink Pads
Brusho
Markers
Gelatos / Art Crayons
Suggested supplies
Gel plate (required)
Brayer (required)
Gel medium (matte or gloss)
White acrylic paint
Texture tools (cardboard, bubble wrap, etc)
Copy paper or card stock
Baren (or palm of your hand)
Favorite Mark Making Tools
Resist tools: Crayon, China Marker, Vaseline, Laser printouts, Baby Powder.

Gel Plate 5″ x 7:
@gelpress https://amzn.to/3mcgmWa​​
@gelliarts https://amzn.to/3cEcQAF​​

Baren (round tool for smoothing over substrate before pulling)
https://amzn.to/2V6e01F

Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint or Acrylic Paints (craft paints or heavy bodied work), black and/or white heavy body for best results.
– Titanium White: https://amzn.to/39vaLVH​​
– Mars Black: https://amzn.to/3cEKiag​​
– Gloss Gel Medium: https://amzn.to/3zQx3fd (you can also use matte medium)

Soft Brayers: https://amzn.to/3rFadmf​​

Stencils
The Crafters Workshop
https://amzn.to/3rKFKEU

Hammermill Laser Paper: https://amzn.to/2PGxBma​​
Staples Office Paper: https://amzn.to/3cDZh47​​

If you want to print your own laser prints, you’ll need to print with a toner based copy machine or laser printer. Inkjet prints do not work well in my opinion. Below are some laser printer recommendations:

HP LaserJet Pro M15w (with genuine ink cartridge)
https://amzn.to/2PL5Fxs​​

HP Laserjet Pro M118dw
https://amzn.to/3cEpM9J​​ (with genuine ink cartridge)

You can take your images and have them printed on laser at your local copy shop. Or have them make copies on their laser copier.

Legal Information:
Some of the links on this page may earn The Alcohol Ink Art community a small commission from some (not all products that I recommend). However, we only recommend items that we use ourselves and have experience with. Additionally, this channel accepts sponsorships, paid insertions, and potentially other forms of compensation.

Safety Notice:
As with any art supplies, such as paints and chemicals, please follow all manufacturer safety guidelines. Any safety questions should be directed to the respective manufacturer. I’m just an artist using these tools. In my videos, I share my experience, opinions and my processes. I am not responsible for your health or actions.  See downloadable guide for additional safety information regarding alcohol ink.

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