Gel printing step-by-step | Perfect for beginners
Channel: Susan Clifton
Date: 2024-01-18

Last year I did a video on Layers with a single pull that still gets lots of traffic and comments. I wanted to create another video on gel printing step by step so beginners can fully understand the different techniques and start their own experimentation on the gel plate. Gel plate printing is easiest to learn by doing. The more mistakes you make the better you get at it. Your first tries are not all going to be beautiful. Experiment with colors, transparencies, stencils and masks. Find textures around the house or use texture plates. See what tools you like to use best. Also experiment with different paints and papers. 

This is a longer video so here are some chapters so you can navigate to the section you want to watch:

0:00 Intro
1:45 The tools you will need
7:37 The Plate
8:12 Papers to use
9:59 Rolling with the brayer
12:29 Mixing colors on the plate
16:00 Layering
23:06 Working with stencils
26:40 Register with tape
38:23 Layering with a single pull
48:37 Today's results
51:30 Transparency in paint
52:20 Thanks for watching

YouTuber I mentioned in the video. @artwhisperer88 

Here are some of the tools and colors I used in the video. Please know these are affiliate links and I receive a small commission. This helps me purchase supplies and equipment to keep this videos coming. I appreciate your support.

PAINT
❤️ Amsterdam Acrylic Standard Series Paint Set (I used the Permanent Green deep, Yellow Ochre, Primary Cyan, Primary yellow)
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❤️ Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Set, 48 x 22ml (0.74-oz) Tube Set
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❤️ Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint, 118ml (4-oz) Tube, Light Blue Permanent
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❤️ Golden Fluid Titan Buff
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❤️ Golden Fluid Acrylic, 4 Ounce Bottle, Titan Green Pale
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❤️ Golden Fluid Teal
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❤️ Golden Fluid Acrylic Paint 1 Ounce-Quinacridone Red
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❤️ Golden Fluid Acrylic, 4 ounce bottle, Manganese Blue Hue
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STENCILS
❤️ 12x12 inch stencils I used: https://amzn.to/3W9gSWN
❤️ 36 Pieces Geometric Stencils: https://amzn.to/3BVNABC
❤️ 12 Pieces Leopard Stencils Animal Print Stencils Snakeskin Stencil Cheetah Print Stencils 5.9x8.3 inches 
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GEL PLATE & BRAYERS
❤️ 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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PAPERS
❤️Art Advantage Rice Paper 9" x 12" - 100 Sheets - Rice Paper Sheets
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❤️ 120 Sheets Deli Paper Sheets Transparent Paper Translucent Clear Paper Tracing Paper for Drawing, White (9 x 13 Inch)
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