Book overview meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. Since 2010, she has been developing numerous and varied techniques for monoprinting on the gelli plate. She launched emerald city stamps and has taught mixedmedia techniques at the newark museum and the book arts roundtable in nj. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Biblische geschichten fur kinder erzahlt, kristina besier, dieter besier. If you love your gelli plate, youre going to love this book.
Gelli plate printing by joan bess crafting books at the works. Gelli artsr gel printing plate have kindly given me permission to use their trade mark name on this. Our gel printing plate looks and feels like gelatin, but is durable, reusable and stores at room temperature. We wish you many happy printing sessions and cant wait to see your creations. The materials are commonly available and acrylic paints are easy to. The gelli plate is softer, so that you can get a more detailed print. One alternative was to make your own printing plate using gelatine but this was a messy and time consuming activity, so the clever girls over at gelliarts have created a nonperishable alternative to gelatine plates the gelli plate the gelli plates are made from a polymer that provides the same feel as a gelatine plate but is. Gelli plate printing is a fabulous resource for a fast and friendly approach to printmaking. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the gelli arts gel printing plate is. Plus, she features a gallery with over 20 examples by top artist who share a brief description of their process. Simply apply paint with a soft rubber brayer, make your marks and pull your print. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gelli plate printing. This title shows how to use gelatine printing to create layered prints, pages for art journals, fabric for quilting, greeting cards and more. We love this product so much and were excited about making them for you. Mar 23, 2018 watch birgit as she shows us how you can use old book pages and all kinds of magazines for resist printing. Gelli plate printing video by samantha kira harding. Gelli arts classroom packs for boxes of plates in different sizes. Gelli plate printing by gelli arts cofounder joan bess reveals a host of various techniques for using gelli plates in your mixedmedia art. Comparison of gelli printing plates craft test dummies. In a future video ill show how i use these prints in my art.
Within the pages of this whimsical book are more than 50 stepbystep techniques for using gelli plates, as well as an introduction to the basic process of using gelli plates. Sep 12, 2014 meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. If youre brand new to the gelli plate, heres a place to get started including figuring out what size plate is for you and what kinds of paints to use with the gelli plate. Monoprinting has been around in many forms for a long time.
First she rolls out a thin layer of one or more colors on the plate, making sure to have. Joan bess is cofounder of gelli arts and originator of the gel printing plate concept. Meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. You can also try printing on motifs with lino blocks and acrylic paint. Gelli arts gel printing plates blick art materials. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Create intriguing patterns using tools like sponges, textured rollers and homemade combs. Id say its worth the hassle to make a plate that you can use up to 100 times over a month or so. See more ideas about gelli plate, gelli printing, gelli arts. Head over to birgits page to see the rest of the book. Now that weve covered all the supplies and materials you can use for printing with a gelli plate or making gel press prints, youre ready for the fun part. The gel printing plate is made of a unique plastic that contains mineral oil. Resist printing with gelli arts plates, books, and magazines by gelli arts. My demo photos are with me using acrylics and paper but it works exactly the same with fabric paint and fabric.
Printing with a gelli plate is an intriguing process that results in beautiful, oneofakind, handprinted papers with amazing colors, textures, and layers. Nov 30, 2017 want to learn more about how to use the gelli plate and grab a free download. I use and recommend speedball brayers to roll paint across the surface of the gelli plates. Create a faux intaglio print effect using a piece of fun foam and a pen in intaglioinspired gelli printing or add some words to your print with gelli printing words. Written by joan bess, the creator of the gelli plate, it is a prime source of information. Well, back to talking about suzanne mcneills gelli printing book. Jan 01, 2015 m at e r i a l s l i s t gelli plate with diy mask paper for printing tweezers joans gelli tips when the masking object has a finely textured surface, like a feather or leaf, the ghost print can produce a delicate, almost pho tographic image.
This book shows how to use gelatine printing to create stunning layered prints, pages for art journals, fabric for quilting, greeting cards and much more. In so many of my workshops and art tutorials, i can be seen using the gelli arts printing plate or at least using up scraps from previous experiments. Gel plates 5 x 5 by speedball mono printing plate great for polymer clay, paper and fabric printing get in on the gelli plate craze. In this premier guide, artist joan bessinventor of the concept for the gelli plate unleashes the fun through more than 50 stepbystep techniques. Gelli plate printing with joan bess cloth paper scissors. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. How to monoprint on fabric with gel printing plates. Joan is the author of the north light book gelli plate printing, which features many of those techniques. Next, ill compare homemade gelatin printing recipes. The revolutionary printing plate that enables a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking now has its own guidebook. M at e r i a l s l i s t gelli plate with diy mask paper for printing tweezers joans gelli tips when the masking object has a finely textured surface, like a feather or leaf, the ghost print can produce a delicate, almost pho tographic image. Once the motifs are totally dry turn, the bookmarks so the motif is face. For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the gelli arts gel printing plate is a dream come true.
Jessica used her gelli prints to build a mixed media party girl. Make sure you have plenty of paper towels and baby wipes or a cloth and spray bottle of water on hand to clean up the plates at the end of printing. This is a great tool for fun and creative printing techniques. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I was convinced we could develop a nonperishable alternative. Artist joan bess, inventor of the concept of the gelli plate, unleashes the fun through more than 50 step by step techniques. Dec 17, 2016 well, back to talking about suzanne mcneills gelli printing book. Marjie used her gelli print to make an art journal page. In a future video ill show how i use these prints in my art work. The opacity of a paint can have a huge impact on the outcome of a layered print. If you are new to gel plate printing, you will need a few basic supplies. Its probably the tool i get asked about most frequently there are so many sizes and shapes of the plate now, and even more, ways to use it.
In this free video, samie aka journal girl shows us an array of inventive art journaling ideas using minimal materials. In this premier guide, artist joan bessinventor of the concept for the gelli plateunleashes the fun through more than 50 stepbystep techniques. Love the gelli printing plate, i use it to make prints for my mixed media work. Its so easy to use and here im showing some of the basic techniques. Lots of great videos on how to use this versatile product on youtube. We are in love with birgits book that has all the prints from her gel printing challenge this is such a great idea to keep all of your prints in one place. Gelli arts gel printing plates are made of a unique plastic that contains mineral oil. Gelli arts gel printing plates are ideal for mixed media art, cardmaking, artist trading cards, and more. One alternative was to make your own printing plate using gelatine but this was a messy and time consuming activity, so the clever girls over at gelliarts have created a nonperishable alternative to gelatine plates the gelli plate. Gelli plate printing by joan bess crafting books at the. What to know gelli arts gelli arts gel printing plate. This book shows how to use gelatin printing to create stunning layered prints, pages for. I like using jacquard textile paint when i make fabric prints. Resist printing with gelli arts plates, books, and magazines.
The gelli plate is moister or more sticky, to allow for a better lift of the paint. Joan invented the concept for the gel printing plate and is coowner of gelliarts. So, like an good mama i went a hummingbird made of gelli strips i have to say that i am more and more in love with my gelli art printing plate. Gelli arts gel printing plate videos gelli printing diy stickers. Monoprinting with gelli arts gelli plates mixed media art.
Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press by joan bess isbn. Gelli arts has discovered the secret to monoprinting without a press, and gelli plate printing by gelli arts cofounder joan bess reveals a host of various techniques for using gelli plates in your mixedmedia art. How to monoprint on fabric with gel printing plates i thought id do a little how to on making monoprints onto fabric using the gelli arts gel printing plate. Gelli printing by suzanne mcneill crafting books at the works. Share what youve made printing in the colorful playground. Buy gelli plate printing by joan bess online from the works.
How to use a gelli printing plate for card making snapguide. So its worth noting if its a transparent or an opaque colour before you roll it out on your gelli arts gel printing plate. Gelli printing plates by gelli arts can be used to make prints that add a beautiful texture and layers on journal pages, as well as create a bold print effect without the time and effort of a press. I like that white mask pattern highest quality printed apparel, home textile and accessories. After seeing joan printing on a gelatin plate, my gears went into motion. Below are links to previous party tutorials using the gelli plate.
Small amounts of this harmless oil will leach out when plates are left so it is recommended to protect your worksurface by placing your gel printing plate on a smooth, flat, nonporous barrier such as a. May 22, 2016 all videos on this board were created by joan bess for gelli arts and can be viewed on our youtube channel. How to use a gelli printing plate for card making gelli arts printing plates work hand in hand with rubber stamps. After a lot of research and a little luck, we found a resource to work with to perfect a new printing plate one that is nonperishable, has a sensitive surface, always ready for printing, nontoxic, easy. Watch birgit as she shows us how you can use old book pages and all kinds of magazines for resist printing. Japanese woodblock printmaking part 1 of 2 by interlochen center for the arts.
Im trying, playing, experimenting with materials and techniques to see what catches my fancy. Im allowing myself the playtime and the luxury of having fun making art now, instead of holding myself to a rigid need to fill a gallery or come up with an eloquent artist statement. In this premier guide, artist joan bess inventor of the concept for the gelli plate expert tips through more than 50 step by step techniques. I have to say that i am more and more in love with my gelli art printing plate. Sep 26, 2014 joan bess has a bachelor of science in education, university of hartford. If you dont have a gel plate yet, its definitely a lot of fun to create with. This book shows how to use gelatin printing to create stunning layered prints, pages for art journals, fabric for quilting, greeting cards, and much more. Permanent gelli printing plates are made by gelli arts you can order directly from them at.
Gelli plate printing by joan bess cheap joes art stuff. Joan bess has a bachelor of science in education, university of hartford. Our goal is to get everyone printing and with your help, together we can make this happen. Gelli printing by suzanne mcneill crafting books at the. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Carolyn dube, who is known for diving in and experimenting with new products, shows us how to use paint markers on a gelli plate. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press kindle edition by bess, joan. The gratification is immediate, and the prints are too cool. High quality gelli plate inspired tshirts by independent artists and designers from around the world.
In gelli plate printing, joan bess inventor of the concept for the gelli arts gel printing plate unleashes the fun through more than 50 stepbystep projects. Ive made some monoprints using an acrylic sheet but i really like the ease and feel of using the gel printing plate much better. Gelli arts blog filled with inspiring technique videos. What you need to get started with gel plate printing. Place gelli plate on a flat, covered working surface, and place small dots of paint onto the plate. Jun 05, 20 below are links to previous party tutorials using the gelli plate.
The materials are commonly available and acrylic paints are easy to use. Mar 02, 2019 another neat gelli printing idea is to use fabric scraps fabric can often be used to add texture to mixed media pages or even for your journal covers. Gelli plate printing by joan bess, 9781440335488, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The gelli arts gel printing plate has brought out my inner artist, and im now happily monoprinting in my spare moments. Gelli plate printing gelli arts plate art finger painting willow grove printmaking screen printing gelatin contemporary art what others are saying tried out the gelli arts gel printing plate instead of mixing my own gelatin plates and had fun with some stencils, feathers and foliage from the garden. Discover the amazing gellir platea revolutionary printing surface that makes it easy to produce beautiful, oneofakind artwork with amazing colors and textures. Gelli plate printing with joan bess cloth paper scissors gelli plate printing tutorial with joan bes using masking fluid on your paper before printing. Wipe the plate down with a spritz of water and a paper towel, and youre ready to go again. Flexible and easy to use, these revolutionary printing plates look and feel like a gelatin monoprinting plate yet theyre durable, reusable, and can be stored at room temperature. The gel plate will leach a small amount of harmless mineral oil when left sitting on an absorbent surface.
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