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Gelli Arts Printing Plate - How to Use Guide

Gelli Arts Printing Plate - How to Use Guide

Gelli printing, also known as gel printing or gelatin printing, is a form of monoprinting that uses a flexible, gelatin-based plate to create textured and layered prints. This technique is popular in mixed media art and printmaking due to its simplicity, versatility, and ability to produce unique prints with a variety of effects.

Gelli printing is used in various art projects, including art journals, scrapbooking, image transfer, card making, fabric printing and lots more!

How to use Gelli Arts Plates

Step 1

Open your Gelli Plate package. Carefully remove the mylar film from both sides. Next, apply a small dot of acrylic paint to your plate.

Gelli Arts Printing Plate - How to Use Guide
Step 2

Using a brayer, roll out the paint into a thin layer.

Gelli Arts Printing Plate - How to Use Guide

Step 3

Create designs by pressing textured objects into the wet paint. You can use the Gelli Arts Comb set to create unique patterns!

Step 4

Lay a piece of paper onto the painted surface. Gently rub the paper with your hands to transfer the paint.

Gelli Arts Printing Plate - How to Use Guide

Step 5

Slowly pull the paper from the printing plate to reveal your print!

Gelli Arts Printing Plate - How to Use Guide

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Which Paper Should I Use?

There are so many papers that are great for Gelli printing! Anything from computer paper to card stock to printmaking paper. A smooth-surfaced paper gives a more detailed print. Glossy coated paper stock is not compatible with the Gelli plates. We recommend using the following paper pads: