Yes, please do an eventual follow up video on how these plates perform after they're no longer new. eg, How do they hold up? Does their grippy tackiness change? Do they clean well? etc. Many thanks!
Can you tell us more about that clear varnish that you used mid-process on the large charcoal transfer? Brand? Impact on successive layers? Advice on using it? Thx!
Hello I’m new to gel plate printing, I enjoy your content very much. Could you tell me is that a charcoal pencil you’re using for the outlines of the “invisible man” & that’s a lazer jet printout you’ve coloured in with the chalk pastels?
@@serendipitylovejoy4724 hi. It’s a soft pastel pencil but you can use a charcoal pencil as long as it’s not mixed with wax. Yes I just printed out an image onto copy paper it can be either laserjet or inkjet as your just using it as a surface to transfer the pastel dust to the gel plate.
Great work. I'm learning a lot from you. Is that a homemade frame you have around the gel plate? Looks like it's made from wood and nails? Very curious.
@@glamspoon2010 yes it’s just made out of plywood to try and keep the gel plate fairly straight on the sides and it also allows me to move the plate around without disturbing its surface.
It’s called mixed media artist board which can be bought here in the uk from a company called Seawhites not sure if you would be able to get it if you are located outside the UK thought. It’s basically a board a few millimetres thick which is double bonded either side with 200gsm cartridge paper.
I didn’t buy any of the Gelelf stuff they sent it all to me direct so I could review it. If it’s not on the Temu site currently maybe they haven’t listed it yet, I’m not sure. Sorry I can’t be of more help.
thats ok! i was just curious! love your videos im watching alot of them right now! i really enjoy your art and i wish to geli print soon. im still learning on how the process works!@@gelwithmark
@@therealtiki thanks. Yes there are lots of different techniques to try and learn. My advice it to just jump in and experiment. If you have any questions just send them my way and I’ll try and answer them as best as I can.
@@jazzbea6243 I think the 16x20 plate is worth it as I also bought one of these before I had a freebie and it was about 25% cheaper than Gelli arts one to buy
@@chrishayman1747 hmm I’ve noticed a few posts in gel plate groups say the same about beading, my plates worked straight away without any issues so I’m not sure if they have changed anything in how they make the plates. People are saying to wash the plates with soap and that they seem to take longer to break in than the other brands do maybe try that and do a few more pulls. If the problem persists maybe email Gelelf and report your issues.
They are okay. Except if you buy them from Temu the packaging is poor and fold the bigger plates which makes them unusable. No bubble wrap just shoved in a bag folded in half.
I also bought the 16x20 plate from Temu before getting my free haul, which was folded but I had no problems, just unpacked it and left if flat for an hour and it was good to go. I do know that they are in the process of updating their packaging so maybe they will address these issues.
Yes, please do an eventual follow up video on how these plates perform after they're no longer new. eg, How do they hold up? Does their grippy tackiness change? Do they clean well? etc. Many thanks!
Will do 👍🏻
@@gelwithmarkhow have they held up?
Love your style & techniques thxs for sharing.
My Gelelf plates haven't had a lot of use but I do like them ... thxs for review ❤
@@gr8fng thanks, you’re welcome
Very informative video and great artwork! Your style is unique, and your process is fascinating. Thank you for sharing this!
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the excellent product review and commentary. Your artwork is amazing!
Thank you. Glad you found it useful.
Thanks. Just the right pace to maintain interest without causing confusion.
Your style suits the sometimes confronting imagery.
@@chrisruss9861 thanks
Very Very cool!
Thanks
Very interesting and informative, thanks Mark.
No problem 👍🏻
Can you tell us more about that clear varnish that you used mid-process on the large charcoal transfer? Brand? Impact on successive layers? Advice on using it? Thx!
It’s a brand called “kobra” has no impact on successive layers. Just use it as you would a sprayer paint fine, every coat really.
Do you oil these plates?
You're fantastic ❤
Thanks, appreciate the flattery.
Truly excellent work.
Thank you.
Thank you for great content. Any chance you could increase the volume?
Sorry I can’t. I thought that it was loud enough to be honest. I’ll take note for my next video.
Hello I’m new to gel plate printing, I enjoy your content very much. Could you tell me is that a charcoal pencil you’re using for the outlines of the “invisible man” & that’s a lazer jet printout you’ve coloured in with the chalk pastels?
@@serendipitylovejoy4724 hi. It’s a soft pastel pencil but you can use a charcoal pencil as long as it’s not mixed with wax. Yes I just printed out an image onto copy paper it can be either laserjet or inkjet as your just using it as a surface to transfer the pastel dust to the gel plate.
@gelwithmark thank you I appreciate taking the time to answer. I’m going to have a go at this. Have fun!
@@serendipitylovejoy4724 your welcome
Great work. I'm learning a lot from you. Is that a homemade frame you have around the gel plate? Looks like it's made from wood and nails? Very curious.
@@glamspoon2010 yes it’s just made out of plywood to try and keep the gel plate fairly straight on the sides and it also allows me to move the plate around without disturbing its surface.
@@gelwithmark Thanks! I might try something myself. Looks useful!
Can you please tell me what you printed that last artwork on? It looks like some kind of white plate?
It’s called mixed media artist board which can be bought here in the uk from a company called Seawhites not sure if you would be able to get it if you are located outside the UK thought. It’s basically a board a few millimetres thick which is double bonded either side with 200gsm cartridge paper.
@@gelwithmark thank you 🙌
Your work is wonderful. CAN you tell me How you contact gelelf ? I want to contact them too, please. I ‘m French.
Thank you for the comment. I contacted them via email - gelelfofficial@gmail.com
@@gelwithmark thanks a lot
@@CarolineBicheArt no problem.
im trying to look on the temu site, did you buy all the tools separate from the elf plates?
I didn’t buy any of the Gelelf stuff they sent it all to me direct so I could review it. If it’s not on the Temu site currently maybe they haven’t listed it yet, I’m not sure. Sorry I can’t be of more help.
thats ok! i was just curious! love your videos im watching alot of them right now! i really enjoy your art and i wish to geli print soon. im still learning on how the process works!@@gelwithmark
@@therealtiki thanks. Yes there are lots of different techniques to try and learn. My advice it to just jump in and experiment. If you have any questions just send them my way and I’ll try and answer them as best as I can.
i appreciate you! thank you so much!@@gelwithmark
@@therealtiki 👍🏻🙂
Love your work. I'm happy they sent you the plates for free. They are more expensive than Gelli Plate. Do you think they are worth the extra $$$$$
@@jazzbea6243 I think the 16x20 plate is worth it as I also bought one of these before I had a freebie and it was about 25% cheaper than Gelli arts one to buy
I’ve just bought a 16x20 Gelelf from Temu. It came packed flat which is good. My trouble is that the paint is beading very badly. Any suggestions???
@@chrishayman1747 hmm I’ve noticed a few posts in gel plate groups say the same about beading, my plates worked straight away without any issues so I’m not sure if they have changed anything in how they make the plates. People are saying to wash the plates with soap and that they seem to take longer to break in than the other brands do maybe try that and do a few more pulls. If the problem persists maybe email Gelelf and report your issues.
Maybe wet it, then dry, before working?
Can you tell me the type of pastel? Oil?
@@verlaecktclark soft pastels.
They are okay. Except if you buy them from Temu the packaging is poor and fold the bigger plates which makes them unusable.
No bubble wrap just shoved in a bag folded in half.
Good to know! Thank you.
I also bought the 16x20 plate from Temu before getting my free haul, which was folded but I had no problems, just unpacked it and left if flat for an hour and it was good to go.
I do know that they are in the process of updating their packaging so maybe they will address these issues.
Ahhh, no such luck with my plate. ❤
@@andreaconnelly3799 ☹️
How much is it
Great prints, do you happen to have a contact number or email for this gel company, because i wrote them on temu and never got a response. Thank you!