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They were one of my favourite parts. We weren't expecting the lights to still be on towards the end of Jan so it was a lovely surprise. Xx

I have done a couple more image transfer vids since with more success. Watch this one th-cam.com/video/xStq-1RtXhY/w-d-xo.html I explain in more detail what I did at the local copy shop. 👍

@@Midgy21747 I think it just depends on the quantity of toner on the photocopy which is why in my other TH-cam tutorials, I experimented with the paper going through the copier twice so it had extra toner...also I found it needs to be colour toner and not black. Hope this helps.

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@@MissIdolize I have definitely had a lot of people take comfort from this video when they are struggling with the process. Experimentation and mistakes always lead to new ideas too so it's best just to go with the flow and have a go. 🙌

@@rainbowfox1934 thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙌

Thanks Annie... it's great fun when you can make use of seasonal items. He he xx

Thanks so much. The texture from the tinsel is great. Like with so many other things... I'll be looking at it for its texture now. He he. Merry Christmas xx

Aww thank you. I was worried I would ruin it with the colouring but I like it's subtle tint. Merry Christmas to you xx

@gailjuliemakes it looks gorgeous and I love the tinsel effects. Definitely will be pinching that idea xx

Looking forward to seeing your work xx

Sorry only just replying. I get photocopies done because I take a printed picture in rather than get the copy shop to mess around with my usb stick etc. It just seems the easiest and quickest way. They do have a big - what I would call more industrial sized printer than what the average home would have...so could be to do with that. Good luck with future transfers and Happy New Year. Gail 🙌

Sorry only just replying - I just took it to a shop that does general printing, photocopying and printing on to t- shirts etc. You'll usually find they have bigger printers that can do laser printing. Hope that helps. You could maybe look up printer and copy shop online!? 😊

@@carolm4094 Glad you enjoyed it. I haven't used them for a while myself so maybe it's time to dig them out and make another video. If you haven't subscribed and you want to see more , hit the bell and all notifications and it will let you know when my next video is uploaded. Gail x

@@jackw3306 you can put captions on if you can't understand my accent. It may not always get every word correct but should give you the general idea as well as watching what I am doing.

@@johanssonstudio yes I do correct myself sometimes in the video I think but basically I lay down a layer of hand gel, then the alcohol inks then use the alcohol lift ink on the stamps.

@@heidihootie so glad you enjoyed it. The pens you mention are Kuretake zig clean brush pens and they are fantastic. They blend so well with each other and you can even blend over the top of a darker colour and it won't stain your lighter pen. 😄🙌

Loved this! Love the fact that the Yupo can be used over and over as a pallette. Gorgeous outcome, such beautiful colours. Xx

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I agree the imperfections are what makes the gel plate process interesting. I love it for its grunginess and you put it so well by talking about it's softness. Happy printing. 🙌😊

I think you should be ok to use the same alcohol inks but maybe look the brand up online to just check if you can use them with Yupo paper. I will be doing some more Alcohol ink tutorials in the coming weeks so keep an eye out. I will most likely do another Beginners card with them. Hope that helps. Gail x

Thankyou Gail ❤

Aww... so glad you have enjoyed and subscribed. Yes...it was obviously meant to be that you saw my comment...great timing! I hope you can get lots of great ideas and inspiration from the channel xx

It really does help because it's easy to get carried away and go up to the line. X

@@gailjuliemakes and when using the gel plate! I have an A4 one and it's always tricky to use stencils without leaving the straight edge. Brilliant tip thank you! Xx

@@lisaspiers-jollypadboutiqu8444 good point...I love my gel plates xx

Thank you...that is good to hear because sometimes it is a hard balance deciding whether to be wordy or just to craft to music. I am a teacher so I love to explain things anyway. He he. I hope you'll give the tutorial a go. I have just invested in a stamping platform for when I want to stamp multiple colours, e.g. an animal with multiple colour layers. X

Thanks so much... I'm glad you're enjoying it and hopefully you'll have a go at your own version xx

Definitely not just you. As I always say...you need the Goldilocks effect...just right. Keep trying...it's worth it! Yes, the olive works really well. Thanks 😊👍

Thanks so much Annie...it was a great way to have an immersive crafty day xx

I could have done but I don't always think the obvious when filming. I'm happy with the end result anyway. 😅

Hi Megan, hope you're well. Wow - thank you for your encouraging comment that couldn't have come at a better time!! After a hectic work schedule, I have been quiet on my channel for nearly a year but my aim is to get back into making tutorials again from next week. So thanks for giving me even more enthusiasm. The gel plate is an amazing thing and can seem intimidating to some...same as alcohol inks. I have to admit I hated the inks when I first started using them but experimenting is key. It's definitely all about texture for me so trying out different media on the plate is exciting and satisfying. I do hope you continue to get more inspiration...my new videos will be focusing on gel plate, alcohol inks and Lavinia stamps and keeping your Art mojo close by. Have a fantastic day and hope you get some creative time X

As I say... it's very much the Goldilocks effect. Keep trying - it is worth it when you get a satisfying pull. 🤞🙌

Glad you found it helpful...we always learn from mistakes so I don't mind including them. 🙂

No problem...I hope you enjoy making a few 🙌

It is great fun...I hope you enjoy making some...they make for beautiful backgrounds or works of Art in their own right 😀

Yes, make sure everything is dry between layers of ink, paint or whatever you are using. I hope you enjoy having a go. I'm hoping to make some more videos using this process soon. It's such an enjoyable way to use the plate 😀

Sorry it has taken me so long to reply but thank you so much for your comment. It is a fun technique and it's always great to find new ways to incorporate beautiful stencils into your art. 🙌😊

@@maidenfan7117 interesting...thanks for letting me know... I'll give that a try 😀

Hi Deborah, sorry only just getting back to you. I pulled these onto multifarious card by a UK company called Lavinia Stamps - it's 330 GSM I think - so nice and thick. 😀

@@gailjuliemakes thank you so much x x x

There are so many different ways to use the gel plate... it's basically a plate made out of a jelly like substance (gel comes from gelatine although the manufactured plates are not gelatine) that you can use with many different media to create unique prints (monoprints). I hope you enjoyed the video and it helped you with the Brusho's too. 🙌

@@gailjuliemakes Hi ! Thankyou, learning something new:) all the time! Had never even heard of it before. Totally fascinating.

Aww thanks Lisa...this this was a fun one to do...although I did end up ruining it after this footage by knocking some ink over it. At least I can see it as was here 😅 Hope you're well. Gail x

Sorry to hear it hasn't worked for you. I am in the UK and Vogue always works for me...I wonder if Vogue is printed on different paper- stock depending on which country it is printed in...this may well affect the effectiveness of the pull. Temperature could be a factor too as you mentioned. I hope if you decide to carry on trying, it will finally work for you.

@@gailjuliemakes Yea from what I’ve seen a lot of people have talked about using “Italian” Vogue or some European print. I haven’t used it since this comment but will probably try again at some point with a heftier print

Interesting idea...but I think it would be very messy and would just push the ink around rather than actually removing (lifting) it...if that makes sense. It would probably be difficult to get more defined marks that way possibly too. If you give it a try, let me know. 🙌

Keep experimenting...it can take a while but eventually you'll get there. I've also tried water based inks and got some interesting results. I have a video on that...the inks are Elements inks by Lavinia stamps. Stazon is another interesting ink to use. I've never tried making my own plate...interesting that you had more success with it...I wonder if you need to wear your bought plate in a bit more. Keep me posted on how you go with it. I do find leaving the laser prints for a few days or even weeks seems to work better than trying to use them straight away too. 🙌

After a couple of negative comments recently...this was much needed. Thank you so much...it means a lot. I am hoping to do some more Lavinia tutorials soon...so if you're subscribed and hit the notification bell you should see them bob up. Take care x

Thanks so much for your kind comment. It is a peaceful haven in the Waterways!

Glad to hear it! 🙌👍

Sorry I'm only just replying...I got them done at a copy shop so it was just standard printer paper. I pulled them into multifarious card by Lavinia stamps. Hope that helps. X

Aww...bless you hon. So sorry you lost your dog. I must admit...I still miss Ruby like crazy...she was a real lap cat. I have a mug that we had made with lots of pictures of her on and I give her picture a stroke every morning. Glad the video helped you a bit and I am hoping to do more Lavinia stamps tutorials this year...I have moved and am still finding it difficult to get to a happy place with my recording set up. Take care. Gail x

Aww thanks...glad you enjoyed it. I would love to do another one this year... can't get enough of those Lavinia stamps x

Thanks so much John...I hope you feel you can give it a try. 🙌

Thanks for subscribing and I hope you enjoy the channel. I always say, have an experiment with what you've got. You'll have to let me know which inks and how it goes. Fingers crossed for you x