How to Use Natural Materials in a Gelli Print

[@judithmalan1502]

Wonderful Fun! Thank you❤❤❤❤

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

@@judithmalan1502 thank you very much!

[@joychip5994]

Lovely I must go into the garden

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Definitely. Give it a go!

[@maryzefo3801]

Very pretty looks like something I need to learn 😊

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks Mary. It's really quite easy. Give it a go!

[@Ironic_Jihad]

Loved this! Gave some good ideas, thank you.

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks Daniel. That's good to hear!

[@janineallen3681]

Thank you for showing this to us, it’s lovely and also informative 😊

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks Janine! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@AliceDel]

beautiful print!

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thank you very much!

[@gerriekaychurch658]

Really pretty!

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thank you! 😊

[@Carmen-k2j]

Seen others wait a little longer to pull the paper. Do you think that could be a factor? I got a plate, and the paper was getting stuck. It was a mess, I sent it back .

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Perhaps… Although, I’ve rarely had it happen, so I’m not sure! It’s all trial and error every time! Thanks for watching.

[@joychip5994]

You must do more I love your plant ones 🎉

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Ah, thank you Joyce. It's lots of fun!

[@novallasuter5265]

Lovely.

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thank you!

[@craftingwithkeely]

So pretty! Did you see Teri the Crafter has a gel plate postcard challenge running during July 2024?

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thank you! No, I haven’t seen that. I’ll have a look 😀.

[@anneshome]

Nice 💙

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thank you!

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Thanks for showing us how to use botanicals for a nice print. It’s a shame the paint wouldn’t lift off.

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks, they do make interesting prints.

[@maramakesjournals2319]

@@thesmallartcompany5129 Other artists do not let their paint dry onto the page before pulling. They pull the print immediately. All the paint is removed by the paper. Do you see benefit from letting the paper dry to the plate? I’m genuinely curious.

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

@@maramakesjournals2319 Sorry, only just saw your comment. I thought I did lift immediately! I will have to check, maybe I didn't... Using acrylic paint I do usually pull straight away. I might have to experiment :)

[@josfany]

Très joli !

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Merci!

[@avanellehansen4525]

Your plate seems grabby. Hand sanitizer and baby wipes dry it out. you might consider conditioning with baby/mineral oil. Lovely print.

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks! I actually don't mind leftover paint. It kind of adds to the overall effect, although it does depend what I'm doing...

[@maramakesjournals2319]

Nice suggestions. There was something not right. The plate or the paint.

[@HawraStarseed]

Gorgeous

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thank you!

[@jupitervibes1729]

Very good

[@thesmallartcompany5129]

Thanks! It turned out pretty well.

[@gailierunninglynx7310]

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