'GELELF' gel printing plate review!

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  • Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
  • A detailed video with LOADS of techniques I love to review this new brand of gel plate. If you've found value in my videos, consider a donation via PayPal. Donating will help me devote more time to art and sharing! : www.paypal.com...
    If you want to check out 'Gelelf' product range (currently only available in US and Canada;
    Step 1 - Go to the Temu app or website
    Step 2 - Type in product number HM00229
    Step 3 - Make sure you use promotion code to get a discount - USB4378
    Or click on link below
    www.temu.com/1...

Комментарии • 214

  • @mcblakemore3423
    @mcblakemore3423 Год назад +48

    Your videos just make my head explode (in a good way); so much creativity + ideas + talent crammed into 20 minutes!

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +2

      Glad you enjoyed, the world is busy so I try and keep it 20 mins or under!!!

    • @alexf9248
      @alexf9248 Год назад +2

      ​@@yeatesmakes Hi Mark, I've only recently discovered your channel, but I'm very grateful THAT I found it! What an inspiration and creativity! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us.... One question about the laser copy transfer: is there any trick? I manage to transfer magazines without any problems, but printing my own photo and transferring it to gelli is just not possible... Thanks and greetings from Austria 😊

    • @sislertx
      @sislertx 3 месяца назад

      THAN YOU SO MUCH FOR UR HELP...I HAVENT DONE IT YET...IM MAKING MY GELLI PLATE...BUT I DID ORDER A 5X7..ITS STILL EXPENSIVE FOR ME
      INSAID A PRAYER FOR U AND SENTNUNWISHES IF U DONT BELIEVE...LOVE YOUR ACCENT..I GOT A TEXAS TWANG..TRIED HARD AS HELL TO LOOSE IT FOR MOST MY 80 YEARS...
      LOVE YOUR WORK TO!!!
      SORRY FOR ALL CAPS..TODAY I CAN BARELY SEE...AND MAKE TOO MSNY TYPOS QHEN I USE THR SMALL...U CANT EVEN GUESS WHAT I TYPE....PHONE SCREENS ARE SO HARD!
      .​@@yeatesmakes

  • @nancywalter7555
    @nancywalter7555 Год назад +8

    For teaching and buying in bulk, in USA if you set up account with GelliArts you can buy for resale pricing, if you have a business license. Then they are wholesale pricing. 1/2 the cost. I was teaching Gelli printing and did this. Also allowed me to sell the plates to students in class.

  • @dorotheebenichou7686
    @dorotheebenichou7686 Год назад +21

    THANK YOU OF THIS MASTERCLASS and the techniques listed below:
    02:21 wax crayon,oil pastel resist
    06:05 Textures,layers and masking
    12:38 Laser copy transfert
    14:42 Relief impressions
    16:06 Textured collagraph transfert
    19:11 Newspapers transfer
    19:54 oil transfert pastel
    Gave you a little tip but you deserve much more as this video is no more but an art class! Bye Do in Paris 🗼🤗💫👋

  • @gr8fng
    @gr8fng 10 месяцев назад +2

    Yeah available in Australia now, Nov 2023 ... order in but sadly promo code no longer valid so not sure you got affiliate creds 🙄
    Huge price difference ... Temu 30.46 x 35.5cm size AU$76.48 + free postage ... other same size popular brand AU$139.95 + postage
    Nice to know Gelelf are delivering on their lower price policy.
    Great video thank you & g'day from Australia 🐨 🐾

  • @ARTLAVASTuDioLoRiCH
    @ARTLAVASTuDioLoRiCH 3 месяца назад +2

    Yes...I used a non-brand made in China gel plate and it does release the paint MUCH better than Gelli Arts and Gel Press. The generic brand gel plate is easier to clean too. The plate nearly spotless after each pull.

  • @libbykalinowski5799
    @libbykalinowski5799 Год назад +14

    That package was like a giant Christmas gift! I am so glad you received so many tools to add to your collection. We know you will put them to good use!

  • @lindyashford7744
    @lindyashford7744 Год назад +15

    Very impressed with these plats and have loads of questions. But also a little comment, I recently bought a second 8x10, gel plate brand, it is absolutely identical, packing and all, to the Gelli
    plate one but much cheaper for that size. I noticed that the materials were made in Taiwan, this is mentioned on both packs. The speedball plate is a totally different thing according to reviews.
    The baren looked good and it looked to me as if you had some differently sized plates there. I really liked the large square…. And the baren.
    I can’t wait for your pastels video, I have loads of the stuff, and pastel pencils too…..
    Seeing your techniques again is always useful. I am using my plates almost daily now, slowly working out what I can make happen best, so a recap is always welcome. I love the printmaking potential of these things, and how it is a great way to generate new ideas just because of having to work with its limitations.
    What a generous package of plates that was! The makers clearly see you are someone who can demo them well.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +10

      You've summed up so well what makes the gel plate appealing to me. As someone with a fair bit of traditional printmaking experience, it IS the limitations of the gel plate that encourage problem solving and finding ways. I'm yet to find a single piece of printmaking kit that is more versatile in what you can achieve. They lack the refinement of block printing or intaglio but more than make up for it in versatility and immediacy. Lovely comment, thanks : )

    • @susantische7655
      @susantische7655 Год назад +2

      I believe the reason for the similarity is gelli brand brought the item to market many years ago-having it manufactured to their specs, then gel arts brand somehow obtained the exclusive rights and gelli has to purchase from them, thus the higher price. These were made in US and was not aware of the location change.

  • @sistersarann3819
    @sistersarann3819 Год назад +11

    How fun watching you create with all the different techniques. It really got me excited about the chalk pastels on gelplate. Thank you, always enjoy your videos :)

  • @craftdipper
    @craftdipper Год назад +9

    Fabulous range of techniques - was like a revision class, which was great! Your art is brilliant, so original. I look forward to your videos a lot and appreciate how much you've taught us right from the start. Thank you again👍

  • @chrysanthenan8860
    @chrysanthenan8860 Год назад +7

    I just checked the pricing at TEMU (most plates sold out) and on Amazon. 8x10 plate at TEMU is USD 28, Gelli is USD 27. It looks like price advantage has evaporated. However there are some perforomance differences as you pointed out Mark in your brilliant review of techniques here. THANK YOU !!!

    • @qso3566
      @qso3566 Год назад +6

      What I don't like about the TEMU page is that they're claiming the plates are hugely discounted ... for instance, the regular price of the 8 x 10 is showing to be $42 which is ridiculous but they're applying a 39% "discount" ... I don't like those kinds of sales tactics.

    • @dshe8637
      @dshe8637 9 месяцев назад +4

      Temu are seriously dodgy

  • @chalmer31
    @chalmer31 9 месяцев назад +4

    I want to see you win Portrait Artist of the Year with a gel print. You could totally do it!

  • @cIvy726
    @cIvy726 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for yet another fab video! Gelelf products are more than twice the price of Gel Press products here in Canada. And Gel Press is significantly less expensive than Gelli Arts.

  • @sambagata
    @sambagata Год назад +2

    I just tried that code and Temu says it's invalid

  • @susanneclark9338
    @susanneclark9338 Месяц назад +1

    Great video! So much better than all the "wallpaper" type of jelli print videos.

  • @janinafisher101
    @janinafisher101 Год назад +4

    Excellent to have some quality competition for those expensive gel plates! Thanks for this extensive set of trials!👍

  • @renig5059
    @renig5059 Год назад +4

    Hi watching this video was like having a 3 course meal in an expensive restaurant 😂 each technique was amazing and executed to the highest spec… thx for sharing enough plates to last you a life time 🤣🎉

  • @susantische7655
    @susantische7655 Год назад +4

    I welcome new manufacturers as gelli and then gel press have dominated the market with their exclusive rights of plates from the medical gel manufacturer here in the US. Cutthroat business! Love your videos, enthusiasm and sharing techniques with us, Mark. Cheers.

  • @craftdipper
    @craftdipper Год назад +4

    Those gel plates seem great. Hopefully will available in UK soon🙂

  • @chrisruss9861
    @chrisruss9861 Год назад +5

    Excellent result overall. If the plates are cheaper it is tempting to push them to the limit to see what can be achieved.
    I have been wary of using anything a bit grainy on a costly gel plate but a small cheap one offers scope for new art pathways.
    There is a people's art joy to your work with lively experimentation which is appreciated.
    The chair is a neat, satisfying image.

  • @jaynapodgorski8561
    @jaynapodgorski8561 Год назад +4

    Super cool techniques and ideas. Absolutely fabulous artwork as usual , and very inspiring once again.
    Love the raven.
    Thanks so much 👍🙂

  • @debbiecarter6430
    @debbiecarter6430 Год назад +4

    Look great Mark. Love the square format. Great to see how your popular your channel is becoming. 😊

  • @sandieburrows4167
    @sandieburrows4167 Год назад +4

    Amazing results Mark, many thanks for your wonderful teaching techniques also 😊

  • @bogibell
    @bogibell Год назад +2

    Thanks for this great review, can't wait they sell them in Europe....
    Adorable prints by the way ;)

  • @susannekhouri2370
    @susannekhouri2370 Год назад +1

    Where can you buy these gel plates? Their website does not show any gel plates as far as I can see.

  • @grahamewebber4038
    @grahamewebber4038 4 месяца назад +2

    Once again, so much valuable informative information in just 20 minutes, no unnecessary fluff. Thanks again Mark for your time and generosity.👍

  • @ginaburgess9759
    @ginaburgess9759 Год назад +5

    You gave those plates a good workout Mark! Just wondering how you printed on the tissue paper. Did you use a carrier paper to feed it through the printer?

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +3

      Hi Gina, yep, I glued the leading edge to a carrier paper, just a normal sheet of copier paper. Glad to know you're still out there tuning in : )

    • @ginaburgess9759
      @ginaburgess9759 Год назад +1

      @@yeatesmakes sure am! Never miss a video! Thanks so much for the great work.

  • @yagababa6663
    @yagababa6663 Год назад +2

    Wow, these are great. I think they will take over the market in Europe soon, so we just need to wait a bit. Thanks a lot for the demo 👍👍

  • @PumpkinPails
    @PumpkinPails Год назад +4

    That's a pretty cool discovery with the pastels. I have a few Pan Pastels that I bought on a whim and then realized that they're a real pain to seal. So, they weren't getting much use, but now I want to dig them out and start playing with them again.

  • @janinafisher101
    @janinafisher101 Год назад +1

    I just looked at the price of the larger sizes and the regular price for them is really high. The discounts will help, but still...why say they are really trying to cut the costs if you have to rely on a discount at the time of purchase? 🤔

  • @clc3897
    @clc3897 Год назад +3

    Thank you for this video! You have no idea how much I’m learning from you. Your passion for art is intoxicating. Love that Raven collagraph. Will look into this brand of Gelli plate. I need a few for my classroom.

  • @irfaancaunhye
    @irfaancaunhye Год назад +2

    Hi there! Please consider making an art book about your gelli print techniques as u are probably the most experimental artist using gelli plate. And these information aren't documented in the form of books. Thank you for ur videos. Much love from Mauritius

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      Hi Irfaan, thanks, as ever, for you lovely and encouraging comments. I'd love to make a book but it could only happen if I had more time! One day, if I can generate a bit more income and buy some time by dropping hours in the day job!!! My word, I just googled pictures of Mauritius, no wonder you are smiling in your profile picture!!!!! Much love back from UK

  • @kimbaxley7595
    @kimbaxley7595 Год назад +2

    I looked at the prices for the temu gel plates and they are not inexpensive. Making your own is the way to go for big plates of if you want to make a bunch of them. Much less expensive to make your own.

  • @ellieknol
    @ellieknol Год назад +1

    You are spoiled by this company!! :) Thanks for sharing, greetings from the Netherlands.

  • @ArtyAntics
    @ArtyAntics Год назад +4

    I’m gutted we can’t buy these in the UK because my plates have gotten bubbles in them and I can’t really afford to replace them. Plus I’ve never managed to get a laser print to pull on my current plates, these look like a dream!

    • @jannekevanravesteijn8863
      @jannekevanravesteijn8863 5 месяцев назад +1

      Store them flat between two pieces of copy paper, put a heavy book on top and the bubbles will disappear :)

    • @ArtyAntics
      @ArtyAntics 5 месяцев назад

      @@jannekevanravesteijn8863 it’s not a good idea to store plates directly touching paper as draws out the mineral oil and they could dry up.

    • @jannekevanravesteijn8863
      @jannekevanravesteijn8863 5 месяцев назад

      @@ArtyAntics I teach gel printing and store all my gel plates on an acrylic plate on one side, and a sheet of paper on the other. Some of the oil will leak into the paper, but there are no bubbles that will affect the surface of the gel plate. When a plate gets too sticky (only about once every 2 years with intensive use), I rub mineral oil as a conditioner. Works like a charm ;)

  • @cowgirljane3316
    @cowgirljane3316 Год назад +1

    Have you ever used temporary tattoos on your gel plates?

  • @pamsunstrom2554
    @pamsunstrom2554 Месяц назад

    An 8x10 currently is $26 thru Amazon and $22.00 thru Temu, $4 difference currently

  • @marythomas5656
    @marythomas5656 Год назад +4

    There's a MAJOR problem with your videos....they make me want to try ALL THE METHODS! If I spent all the time I wanted to in my studio the house would be a hot mess, husband would starve, and my gardens would be dead. Seriously though, thanks for all you teach us and inspire us to do. Many thanks. And yea for a cheaper alternative to other gel.plates..

    • @ArtyAntics
      @ArtyAntics Год назад +3

      I insist on Friday night takeaway so I can get in my art time. When hubs travels for work my house falls apart 😂 but no one is here to nag so art wins 🤣🤣🤣

    • @marythomas5656
      @marythomas5656 Год назад

      Sounds perfect to me!

    • @craftdipper
      @craftdipper Год назад +1

      😂

    • @lorindafreeman5883
      @lorindafreeman5883 Год назад +3

      my husband got sick of burnt dinners (I would put it on and get side tracked) so he started cooking. Win win

    • @marythomas5656
      @marythomas5656 Год назад +1

      @@lorindafreeman5883, now that's how you get fired from a job! Gotta love it. And total bonus that hubby now cooks.

  • @maribellongueira
    @maribellongueira 14 дней назад

    Eres un magnífico didacta, y muy creativo, pena no saber inglés, aunque lo traduzco automático y como miro las imágenes no hay problema

  • @gelwithmark
    @gelwithmark Год назад

    Hi Mark
    Hope you are well!
    I was wondering if you could share with me the actual company name who make “Gelelf” as I’m thinking of contacting some gel plate companies to see if they would be up for me reviewing their products, maybe do a comparison video to see how my style of printing works on the various brands. The only info I can find online about gelelf is just to buy it from Temu but I’m assuming they aren’t the makers of this product? Anyway hope you can help.
    I see you have started an insta account and are doing more short content! Looking good.
    Cheers
    Mark

  • @kristinajensen711
    @kristinajensen711 Год назад +3

    I really look forward to your videos and instantly get in a great mood when you upload a new video. Thank you for great videos, techniques and the willingness to share your creativity🙂

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      So pleased you are enjoying the videos Kristina : )

  • @vonaldautterback8831
    @vonaldautterback8831 8 месяцев назад

    Hi I love your techniques. Thank you! - I'm not sure why you would buy from Temu, just going by price alone? 12 x 12 is $45. 8 x 10 is $23. 12 x 14 is $46. These might be a few dollars cheaper, perhaps, but nothing that great. It sounds like you got some type of package price with everything you showed, including the baron? I only see they are sold by each!?

  • @DistractedDaisy
    @DistractedDaisy Год назад +1

    I love your difference methods. Gelli printing is so much fun but you take it to another level.

  • @Xenopticon
    @Xenopticon Год назад +1

    Thanks for releasing this on my birthday! What a thoughtful gift. How did you know? Lol. Really nice review of so many of the techniques from the last two (or so) years. Almost a Master Class in gel printing techniques. But no masking tape? Tragic! However, you included another raven, so I forgive you. When will that one be hitting the shop?
    There are classroom packs of gel plates, from various brands. They generally are available for only the smaller plates, and they usually are slightly thinner. The 8 x 10 is the largest I recall seeing. There are fewer options now than there used to be. (I suppose supply chain issues may be the cause.) But I just checked and found 10 packs of 5 x 7 plates from both Speedball and Gelli Arts for USD $126.49 and $144.00, respectively. I suppose inflation has taken its toll; they used to be around $10 per plate. Still, a good deal more reasonable than buying them individually. Although, you'd think the manufacturers would provide educational institutions access to order directly from them, in really large quantities. What kind of price would be reasonable, for education purposes?
    Regarding the video, itself, I particularly appreciate the section on image refinement directly on the plate, before printing. That's something I frequently forget to consider. That footage is a great reminder that each of these techniques is, at root, just a tool with its own strengths and weaknesses, and that the final image is the thing that matters most.
    I can't wait to see more about chalk pastels for gel printing! (Are you possibly using pan pastels, too? I've seen a couple of YT titles that mention them.) In any case, thank you for another excellent episode! It's always good to know whether newer alternatives of anything are as good as the originals. Hopefully, the competition will have a beneficial effect on prices.

  • @jennywhisconier7777
    @jennywhisconier7777 3 месяца назад

    Hey, another terrific vid -- I did click on the temu link -- alas, the verification thing (puzzle piece into puzzle) didn't accept me -- failed over and over -- I tried it a number of times -- wanted to check out the prices . . . I'm very interested . . . Anyway -- ty again for great tips!

  • @dnfeldstein
    @dnfeldstein 3 месяца назад

    It looks like GELELF is priced about the same as the other brands, at least on Amazon as of this date. Perhaps another pair of hungry hands is now in the middle. I empathize with your situation . . . creativity is seldom properly funded. df

  • @sislertx
    @sislertx 3 месяца назад

    Im making mine soo much cheaper...50.00 usd is still too steep for me...the 5x7 was about 16.00 usd. So i ordered one butnno olace for me to use the code...did it on the phone so not sure if that makes a diff...i know it does on amazon ebay etsy
    I would use temu more if thwir phone app allowed personalization...but it doesnt.

  • @annehessel
    @annehessel Год назад +2

    How much did you pay for this package you got. An 11x14 costs $66 which I thought is expensive.

    • @epoelker
      @epoelker Год назад

      Yes, the 12x14" is about $20 USD cheaper at Amazon right now.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      Hi Anne, the manufacturer sent it for free for me to test and then review if I wanted. I felt that was a good gesture on their part - and that they were confident enough and willing to risk and unbiased review. Most people who get in touch want me to enter some sort of sponsored thing where I showcase their product and bang on about how good it is for a contractual amount of minutes. I guess the prices are just really competitive in the US... Over in UK, we pay a fair bit for our gel plates!!!!

    • @jojojo8835
      @jojojo8835 Год назад

      Thanks boss, I really appreciate the thoroughness of your testing! And hopefully if they ever do start selling here they’ll also make some more compatible with European paper sizes.🤣

  • @mariach46
    @mariach46 Год назад +4

    Fantastic artwork! Love watching you make art.

  • @RamoArt
    @RamoArt Год назад +2

    Weird question... Did these smell? My gelli plates don't smell, but I have a couple of gel press plates and they do have a bit of a smell. Functionally they're pretty much the same, I just like to take note of things like smell because it obviously means the plates aren't the exact same.

    • @lindyashford7744
      @lindyashford7744 Год назад

      I have a one of each brand, Gelli and Gel Press. The Gelli one is several years older but had only been used once till this year. They smell of the same thing, but the Gell Press one was very strong for the first thre or four days after I opened it up. I am not sure whether this is because one is a lot older. Now they both smell very much the same and not very strong at all. This was one of my questions too… I don’t mind the smell of the two brands I have but would not want one with a smell I do not like. Mark does not mention it in the video. If it had been overwhelming I think he might of said something! That is a lot of gel plates it must have weighed a ton!

  • @MLusin-pe3dv
    @MLusin-pe3dv 11 месяцев назад

    Dont know what I have been doing wrong, but no matter what I try I can not get "Elfplates" to work with any laser printer copies. Tested 10 different laser printers, different brands, price range... after that went also for photo printing service in whole town. Tested all major brands and options of colors from Amsterday to fabric Pebeo paints,... unfortunatelly nothing works for me :(

  • @ENVELOPES191
    @ENVELOPES191 6 месяцев назад

    Excellent printmaking
    I checked the product unfortunately they rammed up the prices I’m probably going to figure out how to make one

  • @emmerwinder7363
    @emmerwinder7363 Год назад

    I've made my own plates but they don't work! 😪😪 the first layer of acrylic just comes off onto the image I'm transferring? I cant figure it out, it looks so doable when you show it!

  • @chioflores2823
    @chioflores2823 9 месяцев назад

    Hi, have you tried any of these techniques in homemade plates? I live in a country where you can’t get gel plates (any brand).

  • @SequoiaMakes
    @SequoiaMakes Год назад +1

    I wish it wasn't just available through Temu. I've never used that app and the reviews online about it aren't good. I'm an educator and would love to be able to do gel printing with my class but as of yet cannot get the funds together. I'll probably just make the plates myself, because that's what I did for myself. Good video though, thanks!

  • @andreaconnelly3799
    @andreaconnelly3799 10 месяцев назад +1

    Don’t but the large plates as they fold them to fit a satchel. My plates arrived really damaged. Please be aware they do not pack them as what was sent to Mark. Really disappointed in Temu

    • @robynmitchell9563
      @robynmitchell9563 3 месяца назад

      I bought a large one, it arrived in perfect condition.

    • @andreaconnelly3799
      @andreaconnelly3799 3 месяца назад

      @@robynmitchell9563 was the plate packaged in a box? Did you buy it from TEMU or Gelelf? Sorry for all the questions. It’s just I would love the large plate but I am a little hesitant buying from TEMU again 🙏

  • @margueritemitchell1829
    @margueritemitchell1829 Год назад

    ❤hello from Beautiful British Columbia Canada
    🇨🇦👍🖐❤🎠🎪🖌🦖🌍🤳🌲🚐🌳

  • @joychip5994
    @joychip5994 Год назад +2

    Would be good to get cheaper

  • @betinahuber-themagicalisla1916
    @betinahuber-themagicalisla1916 10 месяцев назад

    Hey - did you ever try to make your own plate? Seam like its very simple.... and so much cheaper. Wondering how they are to print on??

  • @miekemiddelhuis3782
    @miekemiddelhuis3782 Год назад +1

    This company has sent you a beautiful set of plates, hopefully they'll be available in Europe soon. And review or not, it was again a fantastic print tutorial!
    At the end you used that cute little wheel again, but I've missed the video about where to buy it. Do you remember which video, or could you mention it again? Great video, great prints...thanks Mark!

  • @EngravingGlass
    @EngravingGlass Год назад +1

    Hello.
    Thank you for your videos! How do you think gels can be damaged during delivery if they are exposed to frost? Can't decide whether to order from Germany now or wait for warmer weather?

  • @cathydale104
    @cathydale104 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for such a thorough and complete review. A jam packed video. Great stuff. 🙂

  • @Engelhafen
    @Engelhafen Год назад +1

    Which half of your house was made in china?😂🙈

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      laughed out loud to that one!!! you sure need a sense of humour for gel printing! much love and thanks for mixing it up in the comments x

  • @dannirichardson4913
    @dannirichardson4913 Год назад +1

    Wow! .. always inspirational .. I've learned so much from you .. Can't wait to buy these as I am an art facilitator lol I like to encourage others creativity and if I can buy cheaper
    be so happy!

  • @avislyons3539
    @avislyons3539 Год назад

    Your videos are mostly above my skill level but the possibilities make me soldier on. You ordered from Temu? I have been cautious to do that. Maybe…

  • @pippipants
    @pippipants Год назад +3

    Interesting! Yes would be great if they can lower the market prices and make it more accessible.
    I've seen people using pan pastels as well but I don't have any.
    There are also slight differences between Gel Press and Gelli Plate brands. I think it's connected to magazine transfers as well but would have to double check.
    I have made my own plates with vegetable glycerin and gelatin for small adult classes ( small classes not small adults lol). They're reusable if they get damaged. Just melt them down and re-set.
    Don't know if there's an issue with it being pork gelatin as it may not be halal. I didn't get good results with vegetarian gelatin but I only tried one brand.
    Or go old school with pure gelatin like the Victorians although this may limit you to paint / stencils / texture rather than the more interesting techniques you have explored.
    Guess it also depends on your art technicians time. Either recipe is fast to make and then you leave it to set. Make a big sheet and cut it up or use smaller trays.
    I also bought some thick 4mm acetate sheets for storage / protection.

    • @craftdipper
      @craftdipper Год назад +1

      @pippi pippi..
      I bought Gel Press brand, as they were more reasonably priced, but have yet to get a successful magazine transfer.... Could be the wrong magazines I'm using, or perhaps the Gelli arts ones (or these chinese ones) are simply better for that technique🤔.

    • @pippipants
      @pippipants Год назад +1

      @@craftdipper Magazine transfers are tricky. I would search for specifically 'gel press' magazine transfers on RUclips or Google. I have been able to do them on my home made plates. Vogue style magazines are best.

    • @craftdipper
      @craftdipper Год назад +1

      @@pippipants oh, thanks for these tips. You're very kind. 👍😊

  • @londoncalling7895
    @londoncalling7895 Год назад +1

    Oh this was so enjoyable to watch. I like the speed and variety of techniques. Filling a sketch book is a good challenge ..whoosh

  • @entersmiling
    @entersmiling Год назад +3

    Great video. These plates are definitely not cheaper. 😢

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      Hi Angela, thanks for the comment, really interesting. I reckon you must be in the US or Canada? If so, are prices for Gelli Arts stuff pretty good over there? In the UK, Gelli Arts / Gel press products are really expensive. Even a small plate 15cm square can cost £15 - £20. My 16inch x 20inch plate cost £140. Hoping this brand will be available for us in the UK!!!!!

  • @Cheriezee123
    @Cheriezee123 2 месяца назад

    Have you ever worked with acrylic inks on gel plates?

  • @janislf7584
    @janislf7584 Год назад +2

    I can see you have some traditional printmaking techniques with your approach. I am used to working on a large etching press also with monoprints, chine collé and collagraphy. My last prints were made using a mini electric drill. I have just started with the gel plate a month ago and am so far enthralled with the journey. I like that I can just go into my studio and be a tad more spontaneous and use what I have, without driving to our printmaking studio. You've given me tons of ideas on how to expand working on a gel plate. Is this Gelelf a kit or did you chose each plate individually? Thank you so kindly for an abundance of ideas.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      Hi Janis - thanks for your kind message, I'm delighted my videos are useful to you. The Gelfelf makers sent me their whole range in hope of a favourable review and to get some airtime. I admired their confidence to send me their stuff with no pressure to give a favourable review. Turns out their plates work really well so I was happy to give an endorsement. I reckon they will be available in UK soon.

    • @nikkiobrien2345
      @nikkiobrien2345 Год назад

      I have been able to purchase their products in. New Zealand via Temu. I only bought one of the small sizes, but have been enjoying using it too.

  • @freshspiritworks4535
    @freshspiritworks4535 Год назад +1

    I have to say, I've just started to watch your videos and you have blown me away every time! Thank you so much for every thing I've seen is quite amazing!
    Linda Herron

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +2

      Cheers Linda, delighted to read the videos are of interest and useful : )

  • @kimfox8622
    @kimfox8622 Год назад +1

    Just wet to the app to order one and all sold out except the tiny ones.

  • @flossey100
    @flossey100 Год назад +1

    Great video Mark and excellent review as you put the product to work. Love your art and always inspiring. Tantalising view of those journals as well!

  • @ninisina8569
    @ninisina8569 8 месяцев назад

    Super tips and techniques ...thank you 🙏

  • @Marcel_Audubon
    @Marcel_Audubon Год назад +1

    put through its paces and in only 20 minutes - nice!
    Quoth that particular raven: "Evermore! you'll never see the last of me!" 😆

  • @LizB55
    @LizB55 Год назад

    I love that you reviewed this plate because mine arrived in mail this week and I’m totally a beginner. It beaded really badly so I googled and washed it well in dishwashing liquid. Tried various brand acrylic paints, I mostly have Atelier Interactive, Atelier Free Flow and some cheaper pouring paints. All very difficult to achieve smooth coverage. Some lovely effects at times but no solid colour. Mixed the thicker ones with gel medium or flow medium. Ok but still not great.
    Finally I tried a cheap Reeves black I had. And voilà!! Rolled beautifully.
    Is that what was the problem? Wrong paints? Is there a guide for ones that work best?
    Thank you for your wonderful videos. I’m so inspired.

  • @lesliet.2583
    @lesliet.2583 Год назад +1

    If no clamshells, how would you store them?

  • @northdixie
    @northdixie 9 месяцев назад

    I'm interested that it releases more quickly than the Gelli-arts plate. I would be curious to how you are finding the plate wears some months later. Thanks for your channel. I would have loved having an art teacher like you in school.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  9 месяцев назад +1

      They’re still working perfectly 😀

  • @chershack
    @chershack Год назад

    Great review thank you. What is it about the crow. We have a couple of resident crows who watch over the fig trees. As soon as the figs are ripe they bellow out to their buddies and very quickly the murder arrrives. A staggering and majestic flock devouring the fruit.
    Oh to capture that on a gel plate!

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      They are incredible, love to draw them : )

  • @carynpercell8979
    @carynpercell8979 Год назад

    I absolutely love your videos!! Your so easy to listen to and enjoy watching all your techniques! Thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @krisshingo-art
    @krisshingo-art Год назад

    Stay away from Temu! Not a true savings!

  • @TiborHunka
    @TiborHunka 11 месяцев назад

    Az én műhelyem és felszerelésem . ruclips.net/video/H21scQwbEeg/видео.html

  • @nino2121
    @nino2121 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your very inspirational work

  • @TheKathept
    @TheKathept Год назад

    Love your channel! I really want to do some printing again but I don’t want to use acrylic or oil based media. Is that even possible?

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      Hi Kathe, Glad you're enjoying the videos. The only way I know is beetroot prnting but they do fade pretty quick. I try to offset the use of acrylic paint (which are far more environmentally 'cleaner' these days) by printing with materials I find lying around. Just finished a video using cardboards boxes that i will publish tomorrow that ight appeal to you!!!!!!

  • @hanan8483
    @hanan8483 Год назад +1

    Great, you are brave even for me. I wanted to buy more shapes and sizes on Amazon, but it is very, very expensive. Thanks for your post, it helps me a lot.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      Glad the post was helpful Hana : )

  • @janethartmannjones4781
    @janethartmannjones4781 Год назад +1

    Great review of all your techniques, was amazed by chalk pastels. My head always explodes a bit too, cheers !

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      Hi Janet, just posted a chalk pastel video, lots of fun : )

  • @marisacosa
    @marisacosa Год назад

    muy buen resumen, esta claro que hay que experimentar , gracias por darnos tantas pistas.

  • @lisasternenkind6467
    @lisasternenkind6467 Год назад

    I really like watching you create art. Still my favorite is your raven and I must therefore thank you for including my friend, the raven. 😍
    I still remember this little roller. Wasn't it your wife, who have it to you, and it took some time until you actually used it? Meanwhile it's your favorite. It seems your wife knew long before you what you are going to be found of. 😉
    Whenever I have no motivation due to PTSD, I watch you make art and off I go again with my own creativity. 🎉
    Thank you so much for sharing your art creation process. 🙏🏻 Regards from Germany 🍻

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      A pleasure to share and I'm delighted the videos have helped you with your own creativity - that was the reason I started making videos : )

  • @salbarracca
    @salbarracca Год назад

    these are more expensive than Gelli Arts.

  • @chrissieseye
    @chrissieseye Год назад

    Based on your review I got the 16"x20" Gelelf plate. It started out fine but after a couple of prints I am having trouble to get the paint to stick to the plate, it retracts like it is water. I am using Golden Open Acrylics and Speedball brayers that work fine on my Gelli plates. Any suggestions aobut how this is happening? This way I cannot get solid colors on the paper. @Yeatesmakes

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      Hi there Chrissie. My plates have been working pretty well, but yes, I know what you mean. Some of the paints I use work really well on the GelElf plates (Amsterdam, system 3) but some separate on the plate. I've not used Golden Open. I have the contact details of the makers so will send them some feedback.

    • @chrissieseye
      @chrissieseye Год назад

      @@yeatesmakes Thanks for the reply. I have returned my plate and got a refund. I now have a large Gelli Arts plate that works great.

  • @Clairezee5
    @Clairezee5 Год назад

    I got all excited and then one can’t get them in the UK 😢

  • @ErinneKennedy
    @ErinneKennedy Год назад +1

    did you by all th sizes?

  • @kateveneroso5754
    @kateveneroso5754 Год назад

    hey marc you are again, a rockstar of the gell plate. Wow, kiss kiss hug hug the best again, I will be getting this plate, as I have issues with the copy layers/transfers. I am so excited again, stop it you bad boy of art. Thankyou.

  • @Nowletbe
    @Nowletbe 3 месяца назад

    Great info...thanks!

  • @CaseyDemko-j7k
    @CaseyDemko-j7k Год назад

    I adore your videos! You are an inspiration happening !
    The package you present here is amazing!
    I saw the purchase info and product number you placed in the description area, thank you so much for the convenience!
    In the video it looks like you purchased a package deal with all the materials you present are done so as if you got this as a lot purchase?
    Did you purchase each piece individually, or is there an option to purchase the “kit” like you present?

  • @cynthiadunn-selph3655
    @cynthiadunn-selph3655 Год назад

    Wow, I went to the link, and they are sold out already, so I couldn't get pricing. I'm a teacher, so I'll definitely be checking back. Love your videos and recommend them to my students as well.

  • @stephaniek2913
    @stephaniek2913 Год назад

    I’ll comb your videos to find what kind of wax crayons you’re using but have you ever tried to use a lithography crayon / litho grease pencil as a resist? I used that in copper etching once and have some leftover. Wonder if it would work & will try. Thank you for posting your experience!

  • @jam4441
    @jam4441 Год назад

    I learn so much in each of your videos. Thank you so much. I cant afford to do patroen but left you with a small donation. I will keep doing this when I can as I really appreciate your sharing of knowledge.

  • @judyverhoeven7477
    @judyverhoeven7477 Год назад

    I can't wait to give these techniques a try. Thank you for generously sharing your skill and talent!!

  • @howlingwind1937
    @howlingwind1937 Год назад

    Thank you as always a very interesting video, yes art products are very expensive in Australia, especially the niche market ones which generally have to be sourced from over seas. Really enjoyed watching your creative process. Cheers!

  • @nanettehaas7268
    @nanettehaas7268 Год назад

    Hello, I am very happy with your videos. Do you know what material the gelelf are, I didnt find any info to this. Are they gelatine or silikon? Greeting from Germany.
    Nanette

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      Hi there, pretty sure they are silicon based : )

    • @nanettehaas7268
      @nanettehaas7268 Год назад

      @@yeatesmakes thank you

    • @nanettehaas7268
      @nanettehaas7268 Год назад

      Now I have sell the GelPress, these I can buy from a wholesaler and the plates comes in a paket and not in a plastikbag who is rolled.