Gelatin Printing Multiple Layers with One Pull | The SECRET to Success is Patience!

Hi there! After several fails in attempting to print multiple layers with one pull on my gelatin plate, I was finally able to create a nice print. The secret to success is patience, and thin layers of paint! Be sure that each layer of paint is dry to the touch before adding the next layer, and keep the printing paper on the plate for the final pull at least five minutes or more to allow the layers of dry paint to bond with the last wet layer. Enjoy!
Supplies:
Gelli Arts Gelatin plate 8" x 10"
Acrylic paints
Rubber brayer
Stencils ( DIY glue gun stencils, and The Crafters Workshop stencils)
Sulfite paper

[@AutumnMoonArt]

Woohoo. You got there!
The trick is definitely less paint on the last layer (that white paint). You need just enough to ‘wet’, but if it’s too thick the paper just picks that up. And let it at least touch dry before the last pull. 🧡

[@KarenElaine]

Yes, and less paint on the last layer! If at first, we don't succeed, we try again, and again! 😀

[@taniamcgill950]

Loving the print. I always use a really thin layer on the last layer. Then leave it to sit for at least 10 minutes x

[@ellenvd5543]

How beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!

[@KarenElaine]

Thanks for watching!

[@stacymak0822]

Love this! Those glue gun stencils are AWESOME!!!!! How have I never thought of that?! Lol

[@patsykillingsworth9549]

Thank you, thank you. I have been looking for drying time. You are the only one that I found that explained it. Again, thank you. 😊

[@a1jennylyn]

Thank you for sharing fails and successes! I am new to gel plate printing and after watching dozens of videos where content creators got it on the first try, I started feeling like I just wasn't getting it with my 10% success rate. It's great to see someone else failing and then working it out!

[@b.russell_art91]

Wow such gorgeous colours❤❤❤

[@Houseofmanuela]

I just love the colours of the successful print! Are they the same colours as the first print? Thank you :)

[@galenbeers9955]

OMG! I would have been heartbroken because that second pull was going to be a beautiful print! I’m so glad you got it on the third try but, oh!, those colors on #2!

[@pamelalambert3392]

I love it. X

[@pamwatkins2331]

What about trying to lift it with matte medium. Let it dry, then pull.

[@shahirahabib2947]

Fantastic idea♥i suggest you leave the paper longer on top of your plate till it’s kind of dry .. it will lift all your print 😊thank you for sharing🌷

[@dianalascruces7461]

Enjoyed your video, thanks for sharing. You might enjoy Jackie Bernardi who has a couple of good videos on geli plates. She has some good hints. 😊

[@DocRocket144]

That's way cool! Love it! Thanks for this vid.

[@carolepivarnik9316]

Beautiful colors! I sometimes have trouble with my gel plates failing to release the paint--especially when I've used metallics. In that case, I usually re-condition them with a light coat of baby oil and let them sit overnight to soak it in. Seems to work well in terms of better paint release for subsequent prints.

[@KarenElaine]

Thank you for the tip!

[@waynettetraub7536]

Your colors and mixing on the plate looked beautiful. Great job. I liked this video because of your colors and watching you mix on the plate. It made a beautiful edge on the final print. I know you had a bit of a problem in the middle but it still was great watching. You explained everything so well.

[@cindycreateforlife]

I would say that your layer of white paint was far too thick! Most people are guilty of the same thing, you should be able to see the image you are trying to lift, through the final layer of lift paint! Then give it time to transfer!

[@avanellehansen4525]

agree. plus the bottom layers must be completely dry before pulling with reactivation layer.

[@annieg246]

I thought you had to wait until the final layer was dry before you lift the final layer.

[@TheLegoStar]

Copy paper or card stock… keep it simple!!!

[@tracygillard7388]

I love this! If it wasn’t the middle of the night and I should really be sleeping, I’d be trying this out right now. However I will now fall asleep thinking of what colours and stencils I will use.

[@MsYiara]

Thank you for sharing it. Love it. I'll try it myself 😊

[@patriotmem2645]

that was cool... it ended up looking like the bird was high in a tree looking over a carnival!! TFS!

[@retroqueenbeeart]

Carnival wet tissue paper works great everytime. ❤

[@G.G.8GG]

Victory! And it's beautiful. I've never seen that many layers tried.

[@michellehoward96]

Definelyly a case of third time lucky. Thanks for this great video

[@Yup900]

I often use just as much paint for my last layer as you did. I use my hairdryer to speed up the drying process.

[@conniehubbell7383]

I like the one before the last one best! Thanks so much

[@annakatrina448]

LOVE seeing your process! The mistakes and failures are real for all of us. I have deep respect for your process and your transparency! Great color choices, and great composition work-

[@KarenElaine]

Thank you so much!

[@mariond3634]

Thank you for keeping it real 😊

[@thelasonj]

Beautiful prints 😊👍🏽💓

[@jenniferherlihy4629]

Use rice paper

[@suzijorgensen6545]

It's SOOO BEAUTIFUL! The imperfections are great ❤

[@KarenElaine]

Thank you so much!!

[@karenvenning5744]

The trick is patience......💖

[@suzijorgensen6545]

When you are making the glue stencils, what do you use underneath so it doesn't stick 😮

[@KarenElaine]

I used a smooth glass cutting board. You can use plexiglass or glass from a picture frame as well.

[@suzijorgensen6545]

​@@KarenElaine Thankyou very much!

[@Ruhi60444]

❤

[@RainDropps]

I liked it so much I subscribed :)

[@KarenElaine]

thank you!

[@angelalobos3495]

Success!

[@superfly2449]

My failure rate is about 15:1.

[@beautifulabstractions755]

Thanks so much for sharing mistakes, too. This contributes to the learning experience.