Hi there! September is #ABCPrintingChallenge month on the @GelliArts Instagram account, with a new Reel every day and an opportunity for you to play along with the Gelli Arts® artist team! Challenges are perfect for experiments with different mediums and techniques. So why not use powders and pastels on the gel plate? Please note that …
Gel Printing With Powders And Pastels by Marsha Valk Read More »
Hi there! It’s Marsha here, and today I will give you seven ideas for using image transfer gel prints in your art.So let’s dive into it! I only briefly explain how to pull resist image transfers in this video. If you’d like to know more about the technique, we also have a FAQ video that …
Hi there! It’s Marsha here, and today I have a question for you! Do you remember your first gel print? When did you make it? A couple of weeks ago, Birgit Koopsen shared the first print she ever posted on her Instagram account in January 2013. And, of course, it made all of us Gelli …
Remaking My First Gelli Arts® Gel Print by Marsha Valk Read More »
Hi Friends! Today I am sharing how I made 4 easy seasonal landscape prints. I love creating abstract landscapes and using a few tips and tricks I learnt along the way, so can you! The first step with all my prints is to let go of any expectations and embrace the process. These landscapes are …
EASY Beginner Friendly Gel Printed Landscapes by Gelli® Artist Tania Ahmed Read More »
Hi there! It’s Marsha here today, answering your most pressing questions about Image Resist Transfer Gel Printing. So let’s get started right away with this video: Q: How do I start with image resist transfer gel printing? You’ll need a Gelli Arts® Gel Printing Plate, a brayer, acrylic paint, paper to print on and printed …
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Image Resist Transfer Gel Printing by Marsha Valk Read More »
Hi there! It’s Birgit here today and I am going to show you how easy it is to build up layers with the mini placement tool. I’m keeping it simple so it will be easy to follow even if you’re rather new to gel printing and/or haven’t done a lot of layering yet. The mini …
Easy layering with the Mini Placement Tool by Birgit Koopsen Read More »
Gelli Arts® gel printing without a brayer is like painting without a brush. While you can undoubtedly gel print without one, a rubber brayer is generally considered essential for gel plate printing. Brayers come in many different shapes and sizes. There are hard rubber brayers and soft rubber brayers. In addition, there are brayers, like …
Brayer Tips and Tricks for Gelli Arts® Gel Printing by Marsha Valk Read More »
Hi Friends, One of the questions I get asked the most is how to layer prints and share tips on how to get less muddy colours. The best way is to get to know your paints, learn some basic colour theory and understand paint opacity. Different paints behave in different ways so getting to know …
Easy Gel Printing with Gelli Arts® Layering Tips by Tania Ahmed Read More »
Hello! Kirsten here with a little twist on an everyday object: Matchboxes! Usually when you think of matchboxes you think of a very small box. Well, let’s think BIG instead and make Jumbo Matchboxes! These versatile containers are perfect to hold handmade cards, small artworks, handmade books, lightweight treasures and more. I had a lot …
Jumbo Matchboxes with Gelli Arts® Artist Kirsten Varga Read More »
Hi there and welcome to the Gelli Arts® blog! Today I’m sharing with you another “Basics” video. This one is all about wet products that you can use on the gel plate. With wet products I mean products that don’t dry on the gel plate. Most of the time they will be water-reactive but there …