My Opinion on what PAINT works best for the GEL Plate
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
- You asked for it! Here it is, my opinion on paint that works best for the gel plate. I am testing all types of paints and at least 4 brands to see which one gives your plate good coverage.
Keep in mind, this is just my opinion. You may be working your plate differently and need a thinner or thicker paint. Experimentation is important so you can see what works best for you and how you create.
There are no wrong ways. This is art. Watch a lot of artists and see their technique and then try for yourself. What works best for you is what you should do. Never let someone like me tell you it's wrong. This should be a playful experience. So go play.
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❤️ Amsterdam Acrylic Standard Series Paint Set (I used the Permanent Green deep, Yellow Ochre, Primary Cyan, Primary yellow)
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❤️ Gel Press Gel Printing Plate 8"x10"
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❤️ Speedball Deluxe Soft Rubber Brayer, 4-Inch
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❤️ Ranger Gel Press Storage Tin, 12"x10.5"x.6" | Store your Gelli Plate Safely
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❤️ Michaels Acrylic Paint 24 Piece Set by Craft Smart®
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❤️ Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 x 22ml (0.74-oz) Tube Set
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❤️Golden Fluid Titan Buff
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❤️Golden Fluid Teal
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❤️Golden Fluid Quinacridone Magenta
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❤️ Golden Fluid Alizarin Crimson Hue
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I bought a big box of Liquitex Basics colors to try with gel printing, because I wanted to see what colors I liked. I figured I'd gravitate to certain combinations but unsure which. I'm glad I got it after watching your videos. You've helped inspire me to hurry and give them a try!
Get to it. LOL. You will have fun. Thanks for watching.
This was a great video for someone like myself just starting!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I got cheap fluid paints at first as I read that all acrylic paints would work for gel plates. It did work, but I wasn't getting very good or consistent prints. Trying Liquitex Basics improved my results a lot, especially with image transfer. It seemed a lot easier to get an nice even layer due to the consistency and slower dry time.
I'm sure part of it was me getting comfortable and consistent with the process itself, but as someone who is still very new to this process, I would agree that Liquitex Basics is a good starting point.
Absolutely. The cheaper paints just don't have enough pigment.
Very informative video, Susan! Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome!
Great vid Susan. I had a bunch of different brands and wondered why some where different from others. Thx!
Glad it was helpful!
This is going to be a good one 👏🏼👏🏼 Yes! ThAnk you 😊 😊
Thanks.
Thanks for sharing! I live in Holland, and Amsterdam paint is easy to get. I like it a lot. The Open is best for printing leaves (leafes) it gives more detailed results.
Thanks for the tips! I discovered a Michaels store near my new studio that sells Amsterdam paint. I'm very excited.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
I used to do a bit of 'colour on canvas' work and found Golden Fluid was the nicest available at the time to work with. Fast forward to yesterday after several years and recently purchasing my first Gel Press and experimenting (ie, 1st try), the fluid paint I have on hand didn't work well at all with my novice hand. I did wonder if it was just that that my virgin gel press didn't like the paint. But several tries later, still no luck. Moved on to a different paint and voila! Now I'd like to buy new paints and here I am seeking guidance.
This was a very helpful information. Thank you Susan.
It could also be the environment. If the room is cool or humid it can effect the drying time. Good luck.
Thank you
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Thank you for this. I started out with craft paints and then went to an art store and purchased a tube of several different brands and types to see the difference. I have noticed so many artists use the Amsterdam paints that I purchased a 24 color sample box to have more colors. I am just getting started, so this information is helpful.
You are so welcome! I just found out some Michaels stores sell Amsterdam paints. I love some of their colors.
It looks like the Amsterdam paint is a little bit more see through. I actually like that. Do you have advice on best brayer?
I have two kinds. Speedball and a black one I got at Blick. It's easier to clean the black one. But I don't know the brand. I recently bought a second one.
I think you would enjoy the Winsor and Newton paint in tubes. They are creamy and spread beautifully. Also Lukas is a good budget brand. I have tried many of the Blick paints. I have to drive over an hour to get them. The last batch I had to return 7 out of 7 of the professional Blick tubes because they were all curdled. The fluid ones are basically water. Barely any pigmentation. Look like childrens paints. But here's the shocker. The cheap ones that are their matte line that come in the 2 oz. bottles are amazing. They pull beautifully and have good pigmentation. The others are a hard pass. Folk Art brand paint is another hidden gem I couldn't live without. Lukas in specifically these colors I couldn't be without: Indigo, Light Blue, Turquoise, Arctic, Fern, Lt. Beige, Unbleached Titanium, Parchment, Naples Yellow, Yellow Ochre, and Burnt Sienna.
I agree with the Blick paints. I gave the fluid ones I had away to a teenager. They were horrible. I have never tried Lukas. I don't think they sell them here. Thanks for your feedback.
I just tried Liquitex Fluid Acrylic for the first time, and it bubbled away from the plate - not what I really want but it made for some interesting effects. So I didn't get a smooth color layer but a bit of a grungy effect
I also found that blick acrylics do the same. I'm loving Nova Color paints these days. Tried them recently.
@SusanCliftonArtist I saw that video, but it seems I can't get the Nova Color paints here. I mostly use Amsterdam but wanted to try a few new colors and maybe something a little more liquid (easier to mix). So I'm going to try Golden now.
Great video!!! Can you tell me what’s the best paint for t shirts??
You have to use acrylic fabric paint. Or you can add an additive to your acrylic paint. I did a video on that. You can print on to a tshirt with a gel plate and the fabric paint.
Here is the video link: ruclips.net/video/f6iE5Sa_j0o/видео.html
May be answere. Can you use heavy body acrylics with gel plate
Yes. But you have to wait a little longer for them to dry. I still like the fluid acrylics best but use Amsterdam more frequently now.