Gel plate split colour laser copy transfer tips

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  • Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024

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  • @abhavmehta2108
    @abhavmehta2108 Год назад +11

    he is my art teacher in school😂😂😂

  • @jmuehlbauer42
    @jmuehlbauer42 Год назад +9

    I have had more "bad" prints than good. However, one can always print over and keep building up layers. At some point it is "good". However, I did my first landscape print and it went right into a frame since it turned out much better than I expected. Your videos are top notch and I very much enjoy your instruction. I always learn something new. Keep up the wonderful work! Cheers!

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +2

      Cheers Joseph, I think you just get a feel for it slowly, what paints, what drying times, pressures etc. Pleased you got something into a frame, that's motivation to keep truckin'!

  • @Xenopticon
    @Xenopticon Год назад +4

    Once again.... Almost first.
    AND once again... This is a brilliant set of ideas! I particularly love the combination of digital and traditional media. To a degree, using laser copies or prints with the gel plate combines these two approaches, anyway. However, the methods here span the gap much more fully, with each set of methods used in a way that advantages from its particular strengths. I also love the fact that this image-separation seems to have derived directly from your sketchbook experiment with the antlers, from a couple of episodes back. Watching the story of your developing process, over a series of episodes, adds a substantial layer of value to these videos, at least for me. (Anybody else?) I am beginning to realize that viewing the role of your moment-to-moment decisions, compared to the longer-term considerations such as developing new techniques (like the sketchbook antlers) from ideas only glimpsed earlier, along with the paper-crumpling moments of real irritation (loved that! made me smile) encourage my own mindfulness about my process.
    Technically, I particularly appreciate the idea about isolating mid-tones for the half-tone dot treatment. I don't recall encountering this idea elsewhere, and it's an excellent and broadly-useful one. This kind of insight--the kind that applies beyond the specifics of a given image or technique--is one of the things that I think makes your channel stand out from other gel printing channels, or art channels, generally. There are Easter eggs to discover, jewels to mine, just by paying careful attention to what you include. And those things are partly available to us because of the care and effort you put into your productions--especially the tight editing. As with much of your art (at least that we see), what you leave out is also crucially important to the potency and impact of the result.
    I also appreciate your focus on achieving results with accessible tools and methods, including digital ones. I hadn't realized what a great tool Snapseed is, both as an economical fallback and as a portable tool, for odd moments away from beefier resources. I also seem to recall from your earlier video, when you were editing images with Microsoft Word, that there was a "Remove Background" feature there. Did you try that with this image? If so, did it work?
    Finally, I REALLY enjoy the bit of a teaser at the end, showing what you're working on next. As if you need more people holding their breaths and salivating for your next release, but still--it's nice having specific anchors for all the anticipation. It focuses conjecture, if nothing else. (And didn't you say, one or two episodes ago, that you were about to work with water-soluble oils? Did you ever get around to that?) Anyway, thanks again for these great ideas and insights! (Remember how recently you were building up to that first thousand subs? It's so great that you're reaping the rewards you so richly deserve from this exploratory adventure, and growing so rapidly! Congratulations!)
    PS: I forgot to ask whether you've tried working with Golden OPEN Acrylics for image transfers? I was wondering whether they might solve the problem of having to hurry to place the laser print to avoid having the paint dry too fast.

  • @Guinevere55
    @Guinevere55 Год назад +6

    Thank you for sharing your talent and insight. My favorite for gel printing. So artistic and educational. So much more than the more craft-like videos. Please never stop teaching us. I only hope to find more time to work.on the techniques you share!

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      This is a really kind message Cheryl, thanks. Totally understand your frustratrion with making time!!!

  • @kateveneroso5754
    @kateveneroso5754 Год назад +4

    thank you for the instruction of how to make the image more likely to transfer, you are such a cool dude! I love how you work. I did not realize how to do this process as I have not been very successful at transfers. Expecially when using my own drawings, images. Clean up is important, thank you you rascal!

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      LOL! No one called me a rascal for about 40 years!!!!

    • @kateveneroso5754
      @kateveneroso5754 Год назад +1

      @@yeatesmakes Since I am as old as dirt, but way more presentable in all occasions, I guess I took that liberty, just admire your work, how you stick with a technique even if it fails you from time to time. That shows real artistic research and tenacity.

  • @eckychas4397
    @eckychas4397 Год назад +4

    I have used mostly heavy watercolour paper. Mostly good but still have lost a bit of the surface on the pull from time to time, especially in humid weather when drying times can be long. I am no scientist but I am now convinced that it is not entirely about the weight of the paper but more about how the paper is made, what glues are used in the making and what stucture the paper hass. Long story short, I have had some brilliant prints using paper that has a "fibrous" make up, i.e. mulberry and bamboo paper as thin as 20gsm, heavy is good too. They can not loose their surface and are very very strong.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +3

      Hi Ecky - funny you comment on this because I tried with my Ho-Sho paper that I normally used for relief printing and it worked perfectly with layered gelli prints : )

    • @eckychas4397
      @eckychas4397 Год назад +1

      @@yeatesmakes I've got a friend who lives in Hanoi, Simon, great printmaker, he's getting into a load of the locally made "fibered" papers as opposed to glued pulp. He's turned me on to these papers.

  • @zeynepalev6391
    @zeynepalev6391 Год назад +3

    I am having trouble transferring laser images onto my gelli plate. I watched your tutorials over and over ( by the way very educational , thank you very much.) but for some reason I could not achieve a decent transfer. From my paint to paper thickness I am trying to create the same environment you have but no avail. What would be the problem? What do you think? Thanks in advance.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      Hi Zeynep, the main points I've found make a difference are a heavy body paint, keeping paint thin and even, working fast and the lightest of contact between plate and transfer image. Have youtried Daler Rowney graduate or Ansterdampaint? Also, I use a Gelli Arts plate. Never bothered to try another brand as their products seem to work for me. Don't give up!

  • @danieljonesfoto381
    @danieljonesfoto381 Месяц назад

    I came across one of your videos looking for techniques to transfer my black and white images to paper with an alternative process. I thoroughly enjoy watching your creative process and ability to generate new ideas on the fly regardless of “mistakes”. Keep up the good work.

  • @juleschannel4471
    @juleschannel4471 Месяц назад

    quick question: where do you buy these transfer-letters? I've been searching the internet but can only find really small ones. keep up the good work!

  • @Nitemoves79
    @Nitemoves79 9 месяцев назад

    Hi, thank you for all your amazing videos, they have been inspirational! If you have a monent, please could you let me know which brand of copy paper you use for your laser copy? All the printer papers I have tried so far don't seem to transfer. Thank you.

  • @nielsoccult6661
    @nielsoccult6661 3 месяца назад

    Hello, what is the model of printer that you are using? It seems to not work with mine. Maybe print 2 times is effectieve?

  • @tasadasa9363
    @tasadasa9363 Год назад +1

    Thank you for this really good informations for the gel plate and procreate! I stopped the video and tested it out. Works great. Apple offered recently the opportunity to cut things out in their foto app. Only pressing with one finger on the item at the foto and it’s done. Choose copy and paste in procreate for the fine tuning.

  • @valtreasure
    @valtreasure Год назад +2

    Hi, love your videos have learnt so much. I was wondering with the laser transfers if the age of the photocopy makes any difference?

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +3

      I haven't noticed it making any difference : )

  • @Nanakinsz
    @Nanakinsz Год назад +2

    I loved watching you teach how this was done. Thank you! What laser printer do you use to get such great results?

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +2

      HI Deb, I use one of those office copir printers, not sure of the make. I'll ask the print shop when I am next in there and let you know : )

  • @shondahill18
    @shondahill18 Год назад +1

    I found you recently and you are one of my favorites by far. Your joy for creating matches my own. It is lovely to see your willingness to experiment and change gears when things don't quite go as planned. Thank you!

  • @alexish1
    @alexish1 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this process! I'm a fine art photographer and have been struggling to get a clean laser transfer with this process and now I see that I've been pressing down too much. I'm excited to give it another try!

  • @mvswaaij
    @mvswaaij Год назад +2

    A lovely present for your daughter ! and inspiration to be playful with parts of a print that didnt work. Thanks Mark. Looking forward to the next !

  • @margueritemitchell1829
    @margueritemitchell1829 Год назад

    ❤❤❤hello from British Columbia Canada
    🇨🇦👍🖐❤🎠🎪🖌🎨🤳🌲🚐🌳🤳🌍🦖
    Yeah Margaret Atwood🎉

  • @eckychas4397
    @eckychas4397 Год назад +2

    Meant to say thanks...the best gelli info available by miles

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      A pleasure Ecky, thanks for kind words

  • @vivienneflanagan344
    @vivienneflanagan344 Год назад +1

    I was having trouble transferring lazer images. I was wondering if it was the paint. A happy accident, while mixing two colours on my palette and with a damp brush, showed I needed a dash of water. This seems to make the paint absorb into the white areas.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      Great discovery, I shall experiment with a wet brush!!!

  • @TheImageaddict
    @TheImageaddict Год назад +1

    I know you must be bored with this question, but I would love to buy a laser printer but can’t identify one that I know will work. Which do you use?

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      I get my laser copies printed at local printers who use one of those big office printer / copiers. I'll defer to others who might be kind enough to offer their wisdom in comments section : ) Anyone, any ideas?...

  • @rubychristinepowell4413
    @rubychristinepowell4413 Год назад +1

    You have helped me so much! You are very generous. 😊

  • @DonnaSiltanen
    @DonnaSiltanen Год назад +1

    What a breath of fresh air! I love the spontaneity of the gelli plate but try to avoid kitchy or crafty applications. My usual monoprints were done on plexiglass with watercolour. Your videos have provided a deeper understanding of the complexity of building layers as well as creative editing, not to mention elevating the art of the gelli plate. Bravo! I'll be watching all of your videos and taking notes.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      Lovely message Donna, thank you. Glad you are getting some useful tips : )

  • @catherinerye5017
    @catherinerye5017 Год назад +2

    Really good tutorial. Just to add - if you have iOS 16 you can erase backgrounds in the photos app by just tapping and holding on to the subject. It’s not perfect but a good starting off point.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      I'll investigate, thanks for the tip Catherine : )

    • @speakeasysimone4267
      @speakeasysimone4267 Год назад +1

      Hello Catherine, I’m rather thick headed when it comes to ‘modern’ digital graphic programs. What is ‘photos app’? Is it part of Procreate?

    • @catherinerye5017
      @catherinerye5017 Год назад +2

      @@speakeasysimone4267 Hi Simone - it’s just the place on an iPhone or iPad where your photos are stored & displayed. If you’ve got the latest software update, you can put your finger on the subject & keep it there for a couple seconds and it is then ‘detached’ from the background- it’s pretty amazing!

  • @suzijorgensen6545
    @suzijorgensen6545 Год назад +1

    How do you get an image that's suitable for this method if you don't have a computer and printer

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      HI Suzi - your best bet would be transferring images from magazines -
      ruclips.net/video/GsRCic-icgY/видео.html

  • @AaronfromQueens
    @AaronfromQueens 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your process so thoroughly like this! I can’t believe I hadn’t subscribed to you already before this, I think I’ve watched at least half a dozen already!

  • @lisajanebraun6455
    @lisajanebraun6455 Год назад

    Hi Mark, brilliant instructive and fun video, thank you 🙏. As you are a font of information and experience re mixed media art with a laser printer I'm wondering if you could recomend a laser printer please that works well. I've been searching for weeks for a laser printer that has good reviews and as yet haven't found one 😕

  • @mjeremyjoel
    @mjeremyjoel Год назад

    I have had so much trouble with my gel plate so far. None of my magazine or laser pulls have successfully worked. 😢
    Help!

  • @dazatronsdioramallama6370
    @dazatronsdioramallama6370 7 месяцев назад

    Another fantastic tutorial. I’m always telling my students to never throw anything away, use the mistakes as opportunities. Thanks for the halftone tips also. I love vintage screen prints but I’ve always struggled with getting the half tone the way I want it.

  • @YooperGranny
    @YooperGranny Год назад +1

    Once again, totally wonderful video. I have an iPad and procreate and I need to start practicing this process to learn how to do this program. Your instructions are very clear so thank you for taking the time to educate. I don't quite understand the layers thing. It is obvious that if I am to have fun with this type of printing, I must put in the hours to become acquainted with the software and the why of the steps.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +1

      Hi Joan, Procreate has a very user friendly interface. I came to it from years on Photoshop and, for illustrating and quick edits, its so much more accessible

  • @pamelaslaughter2491
    @pamelaslaughter2491 17 дней назад

    What kind of laser printer color printer or black and white? Any brand you like? Thanks, Pam

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  16 дней назад

      I print black and white images on the colour settings. The printer is, I think, a Ricoh printer. Basically a big office copier printer rather than a home laser printer

    • @pamelaslaughter2491
      @pamelaslaughter2491 16 дней назад

      Thank you for the help

  • @patrickduval-mandalaman
    @patrickduval-mandalaman 11 месяцев назад

    Hello can you confirm to me that you use paint for the transfer of black and white images with the gel thank you, I see that you spread paint on the image of the laser copy which is transferred to the gel but to copy it on a sheet of paper, you use normal acrylic paint, is that right?
    You also use transparent medium gel, but the time-lapse video makes it difficult to understand, thank you for disclosing your techniques, it's very interesting for me, on my channel I also disclose some techniques but...

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  11 месяцев назад

      Yep, I use acrylic paint to transfer the laser copied images. I use gel medium only when I want some transparency in the image I am transferring, for example, when I am printing onto a pre-prepared background. Hope that helps : )

    • @patrickduval-mandalaman
      @patrickduval-mandalaman 11 месяцев назад

      @@yeatesmakes I am discovering these techniques and you are very clever, well done!

  • @sophiethelningart
    @sophiethelningart 6 месяцев назад

    Hi, i just found you a while back and love your work. Trying a lot out. Question: the plastic you have kept on the back. Why don’t have that?

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  6 месяцев назад

      Mine came sandwiched between two bits of acetate. I’ve also cut a piece of clear acrylic for a sturdier support when flipping the plate. A tip is to buy old clip frames and use the acrylic from those to back your plates 😀

    • @sophiethelningart
      @sophiethelningart 6 месяцев назад

      I meant to write: why do you have that 😂

  • @stephanebourbonnais3013
    @stephanebourbonnais3013 Год назад +1

    Does the paper have to be of a certain thickness ? or will regular 20 lbs do ?

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +2

      I looked up 20Ib paper and that would mean 75 gsm. I reckon that's way too light for pulling lots of layers : ( Go for at least 40Ibs )

  • @martushka_art_illu1945
    @martushka_art_illu1945 Год назад +1

    Amsterdams do not transfer for me at all even if I print twice on the same piece of paper. Only System 3 does the work. WONDERFUL work, Mark, as always. Every time I need inspiration, I open your videos and every time you give something precious. Thank you.

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +3

      Hi there. Your comments on paint are so interesting. I get a lot of messages about what works and what doesn't for different people. Gel printing seems so hit and miss. Most of the Amsterdam colours work for me but then some don't. The same with Pebeo and Daler Rowney. Some techniques, like the paper collagraphs and pen emboss transfers will work with any acrylic paints. However, with those darn laser copy transfers, all I can offer is some starting points and inspiration for you guys to then go off and experiment!!!!

    • @martushka_art_illu1945
      @martushka_art_illu1945 Год назад +1

      @@yeatesmakes I was super discouraged by my first trials with transfers. After figuring out several things that is System 3 paints and thicker (90) and very smooth slick printing paper plus printing the same image twice layered, it goes better but still every time there is hit and miss stage. I apply medium to thinner layer of paint and keep the print on a plate for a short time - maybe 10seconds? No lifting and putting it down again. No heavy touch. Had some pretty good results but it is hard. Aha, I mixed one time system 3 and amsterdams and it wasn't bad however again doesn't awlays work. If working with limited pallette one can know in the end what works and what doesn't.

  • @ChristineYardley-u7u
    @ChristineYardley-u7u 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for sharing your expertise, knowledge, idea’s & techniques. I Haven’t even started experimenting with the gelli plate yet but have learned so much from tutorials on you tube & yours are some of the best by far. I’m undergoing surgery in the near future so it will be creating while sitting for a while. As I’m more a builder of imagery this really appeals to me & I love printing techniques. Unfortunately my technology is dated & basic, but my imagination will compensate I’m sure! Thanks again! Oh absolutely love your work too! It’s different & unique! Do you have any videos using the gelli plate on a canvas frame please?

  • @heatherm2125
    @heatherm2125 Год назад +1

    Thanks for taking the time to show us how to do this in Snapseed!!

  • @dinamic6210
    @dinamic6210 5 месяцев назад

    Love love love Snapseed for ‘on the go’ photo editing

  • @cloe.b
    @cloe.b Год назад +1

    great video, thanks for the instructions

  • @janethartmannjones4781
    @janethartmannjones4781 Год назад +1

    I agree, another great video, thanks

  • @Barbu_Deluxe
    @Barbu_Deluxe Год назад

    Love this technique but i give up for now. I never ever manage to get good results (got laser printer and Procreate too) … how matter I try differents brands of paint, how matter I put thin layer of paint, how matter I experiment time, pressure and so on… this technique is not for everyone … some will have luck, some may encounter good recipe combination of elements… Happy for them 🎉 but not for me 😢 … I can’t use this technique in classroom because too much fail ratio. Btw, Love your work, and all the techniques you share… cheers from an art teatcher to another 😊

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад +2

      Hi there, so sorry to hear you've been struggling. Its really frustrating, I know. Try with magazines as the 'fell' is about the same and its less hassle that than burning through laser copies. Best of luck : )

    • @Barbu_Deluxe
      @Barbu_Deluxe Год назад +1

      @@yeatesmakes thank you for taking time to give some advice. 👍🌼

  • @lisajanebraun6455
    @lisajanebraun6455 Год назад

    Your amazing!!!

  • @555jumana
    @555jumana Год назад

    Thank you so much. Love your videos 😊👍🏻

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      Pleased you enjoy the videos and hopefully they spark some ideas : )

  • @liarnecorke5373
    @liarnecorke5373 Год назад

    Which laser photocopier do you use plsb

    • @yeatesmakes
      @yeatesmakes  Год назад

      I use an office printer copier, not sure of the make. Hoping folks will help out in the comments section as this question came up a couple of times