Thanks! Transparent paints make the most brilliant colors in this technique. The quinacridones and pthalos in particular. But sometimes you want a veiling effect, in which case more opaque paints are appropriate. I use both cheap craft paints and Golden Fluid acrylics, and both transparent and opaque. Experiment, play, have fun, and you'll find your own way with it.
Loved watching you play on the gelli plate. I wasn't liking the colors I was getting from my cheap craft paint but after watching you play I'm thinking that perhaps I was being a bit stingy with the paint. I'll throw more on next time. I also love the plan B print you got where just the corners came off. Very nice!
I have used the last technique many times with my gelli plates. The key is not virgin paper in my experience. The key is to put down a thin layer of white, even to the point of using the braver to roll off some of the white paint if it is thick. That is why your second print picked the previous layers right down to the gell plate.
Very fun. Thanks. Just was gifted one of these and am looking to more experienced voices for tips and tricks...and, of course, the ever instructional don'ts. Sorry to have missed you in Excelsior Springs. Ran up to harass Glenny and the girls for a bit on Saturday, but you had already split.
I think the 2nd pull you did with the thick acrylic didn't all come up, because the first pull was still wet. I'll have to try it, but I need to get tube acryclic! Lol...a reson to go shopping.
I watched another video where the gal let the first layer of paint dry. Then she applied another layer. The dry layer sticks to the wet layer. Here on youtube, Gelli Arts calls it "Thick and Thin" or something like that. It produces the same result.
The reason you didn't get a good print the first go on the last one you did until the final print was you had too much paint laid down and you have to let it sit/set 30 seconds at least before you pull the print after smoothing/braying your paper. It also helps if the bottom layer of paint/ink is relatively dry before adding your thin layer of tube paint.
I don't make art as yet, and so this is a genuine question born of total ignorance. Doesn't the paper curl up after a while? What do you do with the pieces once they're done, and what do customers do with them?
Thanks! Transparent paints make the most brilliant colors in this technique. The quinacridones and pthalos in particular. But sometimes you want a veiling effect, in which case more opaque paints are appropriate. I use both cheap craft paints and Golden Fluid acrylics, and both transparent and opaque. Experiment, play, have fun, and you'll find your own way with it.
Your work is beautiful, and your website is inspiring. Thanks for this video.
Loved watching your process.... thank you for sharing!
I enjoy watching you play! So inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
Great idea to turn the page and take the second print!
Loved watching you play on the gelli plate. I wasn't liking the colors I was getting from my cheap craft paint but after watching you play I'm thinking that perhaps I was being a bit stingy with the paint. I'll throw more on next time. I also love the plan B print you got where just the corners came off. Very nice!
I have used the last technique many times with my gelli plates. The key is not virgin paper in my experience. The key is to put down a thin layer of white, even to the point of using the braver to roll off some of the white paint if it is thick. That is why your second print picked the previous layers right down to the gell plate.
Very fun. Thanks. Just was gifted one of these and am looking to more experienced voices for tips and tricks...and, of course, the ever instructional don'ts.
Sorry to have missed you in Excelsior Springs. Ran up to harass Glenny and the girls for a bit on Saturday, but you had already split.
Shoot! I would love to have met you - I love your work! I was there Tuesday afternoon through Saturday EARLY morning.
Please talk about the kind of paper you use. Do you buy a pad or roll? Cold press or hot? The sheets look larger.
And I got there Saturday about 5. Ah well; ships in the nights.
Next time you're down with Miss Jane in Saluda, say HEY!
I think the 2nd pull you did with the thick acrylic didn't all come up, because the first pull was still wet. I'll have to try it, but I need to get tube acryclic! Lol...a reson to go shopping.
Great video, thanks! Jen
I watched another video where the gal let the first layer of paint dry. Then she applied another layer. The dry layer sticks to the wet layer. Here on youtube, Gelli Arts calls it "Thick and Thin" or something like that. It produces the same result.
What was the thick white paint from the tube used near the end of video?
Couldn't understand what kind of paper you used. Please let me know. thanks
Can you post your favorite material. I cannot find your tissue paper.
What on earth happens to all the printed papers?
I like the paper you are using in this video. What kind is it?
thank you for your demo I enjoyed your way of working :O)
I think, from watching other videos, you need to let the paint dry first before applying the titanium colors.
The reason you didn't get a good print the first go on the last one you did until the final print was you had too much paint laid down and you have to let it sit/set 30 seconds at least before you pull the print after smoothing/braying your paper. It also helps if the bottom layer of paint/ink is relatively dry before adding your thin layer of tube paint.
Oh, P.S. I got her because an artist called Andy Morris (who has his own channel) likes your work.
what type of brayer are you using to apply the paint?
I don't make art as yet, and so this is a genuine question born of total ignorance. Doesn't the paper curl up after a while? What do you do with the pieces once they're done, and what do customers do with them?
What sort of paper are you using please?
Yummy!
Thx!
You had too much white paint to get the previous paint you can use fat clear paint when it dies
What is fat clear paint?