Ohhh, now I know why sometimes I have those patches of paint on the plate, I thought It was the brayer. And no, it is me! Rolling up and down and never lifting it.Thank you for all these tips and tricks. Going to wash them...😊
Soaking in Murphy Oil Soap cleans them beautifully. How long depends on the build up. A day or two works for me. In fact, I use it to clean my brushes and hands too.
Thank you. This was really helpful. Also usually I hate the background music most TH-cam videos. I guess it was just the wrong music, because I absolutely loved this soundtrack.
Thank you for this helpful video. I tend to use baby wipes to clean my brayers but your method is much more environmentally friendly. I will definitely try it. I really like your print. I am going to try this technique and use it for card making. ☺️
Thank you for including proper acrylic paint disposal. So many crafters don’t seem to know that putting acrylic mediums and paints down the drain is both bad for your plumbing and our sewer systems. Too many demo just say “wash” brushes and brayers without explaining the particulars.
@ rtd1791 And just as bad, so many demos encourage viewers to buy plastic and similar products - Mylar, styrofoam - instead of encouraging them to find ways to non-plastic items.
Helpful as always, but to be honest I like the videos where you talk much better!! It's so much nicer to feel connected than just having written "instructions" or tips.
I bought a 12 x 12" craft storage box at dollar store. Took lid off . Fill with water and a little dish soap. (Dishwasher soap even better( I toss brayers, stencils, stamps I for east clean up at end of sessions. I let it dehydrate and wipe it out. Paper towels to trash keeps acrylic paint out if the drains
are there specific reasons why regular acrylic or heavy body would bead on the plate? it's not a problem i started with, but ended up with. im not sure what I'm doing that's detrimental, but it's gotten to the point where i might have to get another plate n that's super disappointing
The basin I used is a small enamel baking tray that I found a couple of years ago at HEMA, which is a Dutch department store. I have a larger one too (from another Dutch store) that I use as a paint palette.
Great info. Here's my question: how do you get the paint so smooth on the plate? I always end up with paint having little lines - sort of like tree twigs. I can't seem to get it to be smooth. Help!
Hi Linda, It’s hard for me to picture what you’re describing. Does this happen with one brayer or (if you have more than one) all brayers? Could it be that there’s a hair stuck on the brayer? Does cleaning the brayer help?
@ Linda Barnett Those can brayer lines and they tend to happen with brayers with a kind of plastic frame holding the roller, although they can show up with wood handle-metal roller frame models, too. Try making sure you’re not rolling too hard or at an angle so that the frame drags through the paint. If you’re talking about the very faint lines from the edge of the roller, rolling over the lines should blend them into the surrounding paint. (Make sure you have the right amount of paint, too.) Maybe practice doing that until it comes naturally. After a couple of years working with my plate, I rarely see them. If all else fails, there are people who learn to accept them as a quirk of gel printing.
Hi Susana! Most paper works wonderfully for gel printing. So I'm afraid there's no easy answer... The best paper for you depends for instance on what you want to do with the prints once they're done. I've made a video on the subject a while ago. You can watch it here on the Gelli Arts TH-cam channel: th-cam.com/video/qCh_l-sUr60/w-d-xo.html
I have to say I HATE so many videos with no voiceover. Having to read the information is a GIANT pain in the arse. I’m a reader. Big fan of BOOKS. But TH-cam is a VIDEO channel, not a read for info channel. These “videos” are so frustrating- it’s info I want- but what a pain. 🤦🏻♀️😖🤬
This is the tutorial I wish I saw when I first started gelli printing! Informational and inspiring! Thank you for your wealth of knowledge! @calicrafty_pam
Ohhh, now I know why sometimes I have those patches of paint on the plate, I thought It was the brayer. And no, it is me! Rolling up and down and never lifting it.Thank you for all these tips and tricks. Going to wash them...😊
Ha! Now here’s proof that there’s always something you can learn from a Gelli Arts video! 😘😘😘 Have fun cleaning your brayers 😜
What a great, informative video!!! This should be on the "What To Know" page of Gelli Arts web site.
Many well-known artists have painted without a brush. They challenged themselves to experiment and made marvelous art.
Soaking in Murphy Oil Soap cleans them beautifully. How long depends on the build up. A day or two works for me. In fact, I use it to clean my brushes and hands too.
Great explanation of gel printing. Thanks!
Thank you. This was really helpful. Also usually I hate the background music most TH-cam videos. I guess it was just the wrong music, because I absolutely loved this soundtrack.
Very helpful for beginners like me! Thanks!
Thank you for the amazing tips on using a brayer on a gel plate. I am a first time gelli plate user.
Thank you so much Marsha for this great informatif video.
Stay safe and have a wonderful day.
Great explanations ..loved the video..thank you
Very, very helpful! Thanks!
Very helpful. Thanks for sharing
Thank you for this helpful video. I tend to use baby wipes to clean my brayers but your method is much more environmentally friendly. I will definitely try it. I really like your print. I am going to try this technique and use it for card making. ☺️
Thanks so much for this Marsha!
You are a great teacher!
Thanks so much, Deborah!
Thank you for including proper acrylic paint disposal. So many crafters don’t seem to know that putting acrylic mediums and paints down the drain is both bad for your plumbing and our sewer systems. Too many demo just say “wash” brushes and brayers without explaining the particulars.
@ rtd1791 And just as bad, so many demos encourage viewers to buy plastic and similar products - Mylar, styrofoam - instead of encouraging them to find ways to non-plastic items.
Really helpful info in there, thanks so much for making this video!
Always great tips and techniques from Marsha and the Gelli Arts team! Thanks again!
Great video! Thank you for the tips. The idea of using cornstarch or baby powder to reduce the tackiness of the brayer was quite helpful.
This changes a lot for me, especially in terms of what I expected, and then being a little disappointed! I am going to try it out tomorrow!
Helpful as always, but to be honest I like the videos where you talk much better!! It's so much nicer to feel connected than just having written "instructions" or tips.
Excellent
fantastisch! 😍
Excellent video!!
Useful video. I'm terrible for not cleaning my brayer and then it's a real job trying to take the paint off, so thank you for the tips.
Good luck with cleaning the brayer next time, Rose!
I bought a 12 x 12" craft storage box at dollar store. Took lid off . Fill with water and a little dish soap. (Dishwasher soap even better( I toss brayers, stencils, stamps I for east clean up at end of sessions. I let it dehydrate and wipe it out. Paper towels to trash keeps acrylic paint out if the drains
@@avanellehansen4525 perfect!
Off the track Question where did you get your brown paper have not been able to get the striped paper for nearly 20yrs! please let me know
are there specific reasons why regular acrylic or heavy body would bead on the plate? it's not a problem i started with, but ended up with. im not sure what I'm doing that's detrimental, but it's gotten to the point where i might have to get another plate n that's super disappointing
Loving the music....and the art. I need this instrumental. Who is the artist? Thank you 😊
The artist is KOLA.
Great tips, thank you for sharing. If you don’t mind, I’d like purchase information for the basin you used.
The basin I used is a small enamel baking tray that I found a couple of years ago at HEMA, which is a Dutch department store. I have a larger one too (from another Dutch store) that I use as a paint palette.
Great info. Here's my question: how do you get the paint so smooth on the plate? I always end up with paint having little lines - sort of like tree twigs. I can't seem to get it to be smooth. Help!
Hi Linda, It’s hard for me to picture what you’re describing. Does this happen with one brayer or (if you have more than one) all brayers? Could it be that there’s a hair stuck on the brayer? Does cleaning the brayer help?
@ Linda Barnett Those can brayer lines and they tend to happen with brayers with a kind of plastic frame holding the roller, although they can show up with wood handle-metal roller frame models, too. Try making sure you’re not rolling too hard or at an angle so that the frame drags through the paint. If you’re talking about the very faint lines from the edge of the roller, rolling over the lines should blend them into the surrounding paint. (Make sure you have the right amount of paint, too.) Maybe practice doing that until it comes naturally. After a couple of years working with my plate, I rarely see them. If all else fails, there are people who learn to accept them as a quirk of gel printing.
@@63artemisia63 THANKS!!! this is very helpful.
Helpful!
Great video thank you ♥️
You're welcome!
Thanks a lot for this video. Which is the best paper to use?
Hi Susana! Most paper works wonderfully for gel printing. So I'm afraid there's no easy answer... The best paper for you depends for instance on what you want to do with the prints once they're done. I've made a video on the subject a while ago. You can watch it here on the Gelli Arts TH-cam channel: th-cam.com/video/qCh_l-sUr60/w-d-xo.html
@@marshavalk oh thanks Marsha!! Now I know how to do it. Sorry for my English 😉
@@49susa your English is great!
I have a wood one
*goes to soak brayers in hot water...
I have to say I HATE so many videos with no voiceover. Having to read the information is a GIANT pain in the arse.
I’m a reader. Big fan of BOOKS.
But TH-cam is a VIDEO channel, not a read for info channel.
These “videos” are so frustrating- it’s info I want- but what a pain. 🤦🏻♀️😖🤬
This is the tutorial I wish I saw when I first started gelli printing! Informational and inspiring! Thank you for your wealth of knowledge! @calicrafty_pam
Thanks Pam!