10 super techniques to get more out of your gel plate
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My top 10 techniques for mark making on the gel plate. Some of these are adapted printmaking techniques.
I’ve also given a summary of costs involved for techniques which require equipment.
I hope you enjoy this introduction to printmaking techniques with the gel plate.
Kirsten 🌻 - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Another variation for the glue gun stencils is, once they are made, place them between 2 sheets of baking paper and iron them. You lose a lot of the interesting marks but you get another effect. You can also then cut them with scissors to the desired shape.
Hi Katanya, this sounds so interesting. I just love varying the same thing over and over. Thank you so much for this idea.
I have watched many gel plate videos and seemed more confused after each one. You have helped me understand the techniques more than anyone. I really appreciate you making this video. Thank you for sharing. 💕
Aw aylysh, thank you so much!! This makes me so happy! The gel plate is fun and I’ve not broken one…yet!
I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment ❤️😁
you are a real artist. you are not afraid to experiment - and they all came out incredible!
Hi King, this is the best thing anyone could ever say to me, so thank you!! I do like your profile picture, it’s got vintage vibes too.
Enjoyed this very much. Clearly explained techniques with lots of variety. Thank you for mentioning the need to let the paint dry. I have watched many instructional videos and it’s seldom touched on. I’m Scottish, and it was so refreshing to listen to another Scot. Very many thanks.
Hi Barbara, I feel like we are pretty rare on here (us Scottish folk). I’m from East Kilbride near Glasgow. I think the gel plate has so much potential and I would like to purchase a very big one to make big prints one day.
I love making full pictures on the gel plate and lifting in 1 pull. I rarely start on paper these days.
Your enthusiasm is a real encouragement for me to get started. I’ll look out for more of your tutorials. I’m over in Fife. X
You’re a fearless experimenter. I am emboldened by your video to try some weird stuff on my own.
“The fearless experimenter”…I’m tempted to change my channel name 🤔🤓
Weird stuff is the best. 🥸
Great video. I bought a gell plate about 2 years ago and haven't used it yet. You have inspired me to get started. ❤😊
I'm a somewhat experienced gel plate enthusiast, and your video was so rewarding to watch, if only because you showed so many fun and really interesting techniques! I loved the little glue filaments effects, being so organic and thready lol. I had a great laugh when you described your first magazine print working. I finally tried it about two weeks ago, and when it finally worked after may failures, I also was probably a bit loud about it haha. I subbed, and can't wait to see what's next. Until next time. :)
Hi, thank you for inspiring today’s video!!! Your comment reminded me I needed to purchase a decent glue gun, so I made the effort today! I’m so glad I did, I made lots of little threads knobbly messy bits, which I love so much!
Image transfers are like a right of passage to call yourself a gel plater. Those who can go through the agony of getting an image transfer deserve a gel plate crown and some sort of prize from the gel plate company 😁
I just bought a gel plate and almost gave up because i didn't know anything about it. This was so helpfull I cant wait to go out to play and try all your techniques and materials!!! thank you so much
Hi kendyl, I’m soooooooo glad you didn’t give up! It took me a while to get out of the way of just using generic stencils and 2 paint layers…although that’s still fun, it’s good to be able to do more and make a finished picture. The art whisperer does good abstracts on it, his videos are quite long, but you really pick up the steps he’s using. Yeates makes is quite experimental, especially his older videos. I learned a lot from these 2 channels.
Enjoy and maybe if you start posting on IG or somewhere you could let me know.
Really really helpfull! Thank you🥰😘💝
Don’t give up. We all have fails but once you get the hang of it, you’ll love it. 😊
Me too! So far all I’ve made is a big mess. Very little came with the plate by way of instructions, so I am having to watch YT videos. I need something like Gelli Plate For Dummies. I keep having to restart this video because the audio isn’t great and she has a thick accent.
Where did you buy your gel plate from and what size was it?
I did some print making at art school and this is a pretty comprehensive tutorial with great results using readily available and affordable supplies. I watched the whole thing. I loved the organic hot glue patterns and the lace doiley. Sigh ❤❤❤
Hi rachelle and Richard, your comment has made my day, week, year!! I’ve been trying to learn about printmaking and to hear your opinion is really really helpful. Thank you ❤️
The lace doiley is just perfect. I’ll never throw it out…if it stops working I’ll frame it 😂.
I love the hot glue too, it is very plant like I think with the corners and changing thickness of the lines.
I’m very glad you watched it, and for your comment ❤️❤️❤️
I appreciate you pointing out the value of all marks, even those that are not "perfect". I learned about new tools today and I feel inspired. Thank you!
Aw Margaret, thank you!! I love printmaking, even if I had the money for a big press…I certainly don’t have the space!!
I try to adapt what I can to the gel plate. One day I’ll make a big one to use.
Thank you, thank you!
I appreciate all of your ideas and the way you organize them for us in your videos.
I'm looking forward to trying some of them tonight!
This was a wonderful video Kirsten! I've never seen the water technique or the aluminum foil process (that one really has my head spinning with possibilities!) And the texture mediums too, wow! This was so amazing, I will re-watch many times for sure. Thanks so much.
Texture mediums are Windsor newton galeria. Much much cheaper than Liquitex etc. the aluminium tape is very easy to use. I do always end up with a couple of wrinkles, but flawless art is a bit boring anyway. I’ve been watching a lot of proper printmaking videos, like marta at collograph printing. Also the curious printmaker has a very clear and simple blog about printing with everyday objects (I found her on Pinterest).
Thank you again Kathy, you’ve made me feel really amazing!!!!
@@quirkyqueens Thanks, great to know, will be giving the Galeria a try! I was telling my husband about the foil tape and he was so impressed! Thanks for all you do for the community, you're the best!
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Only recently discovered gel plate printing and I'm fascinated. Liked and subscribed so fast! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. ❤
I’m so pleased!!!! I love the gel plate. Be careful, fascination can lead you to obsession…like me!! 😂❤️
I find so much inspiration from watching you work! Thank you for sharing your videos with us.
Hi CM, thank you soooo much too for watching!! That is wonderful to hear and I’m glad you like them.
The one you just pounced with a rag was my favorite ❣️. It had so much depth. You certainly are inventive when coming up with all the mark making pieces❣️
Thanks Lynn. I loved that one too, I think it was more luck with where I placed the different paper types, I was so chuffed with it!! ❣️❣️❣️❣️
Absolutely a wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much too or watching. I’m glad you liked it!!
These are fabulous, thank you!
Hi, thank you sooooo much!!! I’m really glad you liked them. Sorry I took so long to reply.
So many techniques! Thank you.
Hi S, thank you!!! I just love trying new things and the gel plate is just wonderful!!!
Fascinating! Thank you!
Hi tatochip, I love your profile name!! Sorry for the late reply, I had a family issue. I’m really glad you liked it!!
This is an absolutely fantastic video on gel printing, thank you!!!
Hi Lisa, I’m really glad you liked it. I’m a bit obsessed with gel printing!!!
Thanks for sharing all these wonderful techniques!!
Hi Nancy, thank you too for watching. I’m really glad you liked it.
That was brilliant!! Thank you! 🎉😊😊
Hi Aino, I’m so glad. I love the gel plate…I’m sure my obsession was obvious 😱😂!!! Thank you so much 😊😊🎨
Fantastic! Thank you so much!
Hi Maggie, thank you so much for watching!!
Great ideas you open my eyes to different objects to use on my gel plate. I appreciate you following you.
Hi Debra, sorry for the late reply, I’ve had a bug. And thank you, I watch a lot of printmaking with a press videos and think of ways to adapt it to the gel plate. It’s my favourite piece of art equipment.
for hot glue stencils - you can flatten them by making them on large piece of parchment paper that you can fold over the stencil and then put a book over it or something heavy
thank you for this video!! so helpfuL!
Can you please accept my apologies for such a late reply!! That is a brilliant tip! I do like the knobbly bits but id rather they were flatter and less fragile. Thank you so much!!!!!
This is a wonderful video, Kirsten. Thank you so much
Hi Janet, I’m so glad you liked it. The gel plate is just so versatile.
Love this! I feel sad that so many watched your video but failed to subscribe to help you out! So much information and unique ideas.
Hi Pattie, apologies for the late reply. It was a family emergency yesterday, my parents house was burnt down, no one was hurt, and they’re fine.
That happens with views and subscribers. Anyway I’d rather have interested subscribers. Sometimes you see a channel with thousands of subscribers and very little views on recent videos, which makes no sense.
Thank you and I’m glad you liked it. And you’re very kind 🥰
Excellent! Thank you.
Hi Tad, that brilliant to hear. I’m glad you liked it!
Thank you, your video has got the creative juices going again.
Hi Janis, this is probably one of the best comments I’ve read!!! This is fantastic to hear.
I hope their still going 😁
Fantastic video, love the ideas. Can’t wait to try them. Thank you.
Hi mama hood, thank you. I love a video that makes me excited to get arty. I’m over the moon you liked it!!
Thank you for an instructive video!!
Hi Kathleen, and you too for taking the time to watch it!!
Thank you for sharing so many helpful tips for gel plate printing.
Aw you’re welcome Lisa, I’m so happy you watched it!!!!!!
Inspirational and informative. Thanks!!
Hi, thank you and I’m so glad you liked it!!!!
Such great tips! Thankyou! x
Hi Thea, thank you. I’m really glad you liked it!! X
Love this!! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas, I feel really inspired and can’t wait to try them myself... ❤
Hi Hilary, apologies for the late reply. I get more behind schedule everyday, but will always reply!!
I’m really glad you liked it. I love being inspired by a TH-cam video, it’s such a good feeling. I hope you’ve created some stuff you’re very happy with. One of the other things I like is taking a method I’ve seen, then seeing how I can change it, push it further etc.
I’m a bit of a nerd obviously 😂
Thank you, this makes me happy ❤️🪴❤️
Great ideas! I’ll have to try incorporating them into my work. Thank you for sharing!
Hi D, thank you too for watching. I’m glad you liked it!!!
I have really enjoyed your video. I have watched hundreds and yours kept me gripped to the end. Thank you for sharing this info. 😊
Hi Roz, that is so amazing to hear!! Thank you!!!!! I’m glad it was helpful. I’m a bit obsessed with the gel plate. It’s so versatile. 😊
Indeed that was a great video!
Hi Mariana, thank you so much, that is lovely to hear and I’m glad you liked it.
Great tips, gotta try them all!
Hi Susan, I’m so sorry I missed your comment 😖. I love the gel plate for its versatility. You can do so much on it. What mood am I in today…😂
So glad I found you! Great stuff!❤
Hi Lee, thank you so much…I’m glad you found me too, and liked it!!! ❤️
I watch a lot of gelli plate videos but was very impressed… these were some great tips… thank you… and love the black and white.. 🎉
Hi Reni, thank you. I watch a lot of gel plate videos too, I don’t know why I like them..but I do!!! I’m extra glad you liked mine now. I thought black and white would keep it simple, but it looks so good. I need to do more of these colours. 🥰
Wow! What a WEALTH of information and ideas!!!!!! You are INCREDIBLE!!!
Aw Jamie, thank you!!!!! That is wonderful to hear from you!!! I can’t help myself, I get a bit obsessive. Most of it is from watching printmaking videos. The gel plate is just the best £20 I ever spent!!!!!! Thank you ❤️
Thanks! Really appreciate your sharing these wonderful techniques, and all you share with us.
Kathy, this is the nicest thing and thank you from the bottom of my heart. You’ve made me feel like I do have something to offer that is helpful, and that is what I want to achieve.
Please know I’m very grateful, thank you 💐
You’ve blown me away!!!!
@@quirkyqueens Aw, well it's a small token of a great appreciation, thanks for sharing and all of the time and effort you put into making such great content!
What an awesome tutorial! You’ve demonstrated so many fun techniques that I’d like to try. Thanks!
Hi Lucy, thank you so much for this!! The gel plate is the best thing I’ve ever purchased!!
Excellent presentation and commentary. I learned a lot. Thank you!!!
Hi pat, thank you, that is amazing, and very helpful to me to hear!!!
Keep being nerdy! Love it!
Me too!!!!!!
You are a very good teacher! Thank you for sharing what you have learned with others in a way that is very easy to grasp. Kudos to you!
Hi Reagan, apologies for the late reply. We were away for the weekend and tried to not use our phones (which isn’t easy, I’m on mine all the time 😖).
This is wonderful to hear, I do try to give clear explanations and it’s good to hear I’m on the right path, thank you!!!
Great info and encouragement to try as well as techniques, particularly leaving things to dry! Thanks 🤩
Hi Jill, thank you!!! It took me nearly 2 years to learn the importance of waiting…the desire to keep going is hard to resist.
I’m glad you noticed the encouragement part, I’m very enthusiastic about the gel plate. I think it can be hard to draw and paint, but the gel plate offers a lot early on that helps you draw and paint too.
Sorry, I’m rambling on my favourite topic….😂😁🥰
Great video thanks for sharing.❤
This is such a valuable video, especially since I am just learning how to do this. Thanks so much for taking the time to show the different techniques. 🙂
Hi wise woman, thank you!! I’m always thinking of different ways to use the gel plate. It’s soooooo versatile. I rarely start on paper these days. Straight to the gel plate 😁
Great video and so many creative ideas - especially the "water-technique"...I have never seen that one before !!!
Hi Monique, thank you!! I like the water technique, it’s pretty easy…although I’m a bit impatient for when I want the look of it when it dries on the plate!!!
Excellent teaching skill. Love these tools. Lots of ideas. Your accent is lovely. I understand everything and your humor is dry so I love it.
Hi, thank you for the compliment about my humour…the rest of it doesn’t matter!!
Seriously though, I’m glad you liked it and found it helpful. I will be trying a lot more soon. I have an art fair I am selling at in 3 weeks, so concentrating on that currently.
Preparing art for sale is a much harder and time consuming job than I anticipated!!
This is one of the best geli plate videos out there. Very descriptive, and you have a nice voice which helps. Thank you .😊
Hi Shelley, thank you so much!!!!!!! This is brilliant to hear. I love everything about the gel plate. It’s so versatile.
I never appreciated the Scottish accent before I started TH-cam, now I’m thankful for it!! 😁🥰
Loved your tutorial, very informative! thank you!
And thank you 😁🥰
Love the techniques. Love the execution. Love the accent. Love this all around.
Hi fruitless, I love your TH-cam name…and your comments!! Thank you, I’m glad you liked it and the accent. Your comment made my day yesterday, I just had a few to reply to, and I hate generic replies.
Wow. Love the different effects you get with water. I’ve seen water applied to dry paint & paint lifted that way, which does look awesome but never seen it applied & pulled wet & those effects are super cool.
Hi Allison, thank you so much. I like the water effect, it makes everything softer, blurred and gives a lovely texture. I like how it looks when used with a similar shape that’s sharper and clearer.
What a wonderful video! Interesting techniques and commentary.
Hi Tavane, thank you!! I never know if I’m rambling, but I think that if I think or question it, others probably will do.
This was an extremely helpful and inspiring video! Thank you for sharing what u hv learned!
Hi Helen, thank you so much!! I love the gel plate and get excited when others do too!! I’m a bit of a nerd about it 🤓
I have made it only as far as #1 and already I am intrigued! I watch a lot of videos, but this is the first time I have heard of thd water technique. Also, the watercolor (?) paintings to the side, during the foil technique, are lovely. Thank you!!
Hi Jerald, thank you!!! They were watercolours, I followed a beginner watercolour tutorial on TH-cam. I am too impatient to learn the rules of watercolours so only do the odd piece now and then. I always end up using it like acrylic paint!!
I’m really glad you liked this video, and that you liked the water one. It makes good texture.
So amazing ❤❤❤
Hi Kendrick, thank you!!! I do love the gel plate.
As soon as I saw how well used and loved your gel plate was, I knew this was going to be awesome! Thanks for sharing your expertise. 😊
Hi Puppydood, I’m sorry for the late reply. My daughter was married on Friday (lots of preparation…and a hangover) and I don’t like to give a random “gee thanks” reply. I’d rather wait and reply properly.
My gel plate has been through the wringer!! I have the 5x7 and 8x10. I’m sure 8x10 was about £20, so I don’t mind experimenting on it as it’s a manageable price…I’ve not needed to replace it…yet 😂
Bigger size gel plates become ridiculously expensive!!
I’m really glad you liked it. I think the gel plate is a very under rated art tool. 🤗
Congratulations on the wedding 🎉😊. I’m quite new to gel plates, but thrilled to find your channel which really pushes the techniques and lots of innovation. ❤. The first time I did a ‘pull’ from a magazine picture it blew my mind!! I know people often use a gel plate just to rattle off a load of flat backgrounds, but your prints are works of art in themselves. Subscribed !!
@@puppydood thank you!!!!! Other printmaking techniques don’t make background or collage papers. Neither should the gel plate!!
My dream is to make a very big gel plate and print final pieces on canvas (which is a lot cheaper than trying to frame a massive sheet of paper).
Have you watched collographprinting channel. I like a lot of her techniques. She explains things very well. Although she uses a press, a lot of it is adaptable to the gel plate.
I have watched many video’s of gel print creations and your video is by far the best and most creative by far…thank you.
Hi Shiela, thank you!!!! This is brilliant to hear, I do like trying new things on the gel plate. It’s really got a lot to offer.
👁👁👉👍Awesome job! I loved the video!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love this inspiring video you've made! I'm so happy to have found your wonderful ideas and methods at a time when I feel kind of stuck in my experimenting with the gel plate. Thank you so much for sharing!❤🌿
Hi Boel, I’m so glad you liked it…and thank you!! ❤️
I experience that a lot too. It’s hard when you think your creativity has gone.
This video has been very popular, so I’ve been nervous to post a new gel plate video so have been trying different arts to inspire me. I have chosen to do altered playing cards instead, just to break that feeling.
I love feeling inspired by a video ❤️🍂🍁
Yes, sometimes a good video can give lots of inspiration, just like yours did, and give a key to unlock the doors to creative art work. And sometimes we just need to do something totally different, like the playing cards, to find new inspiration. I wish you all the best on your beautiful creative journey and thanks again for helping me on mine💖🌿
Great video! I bought a gelli plate years ago but wasn’t sure how to use it. I can’t wait to try your techniques ❤👍🏼😊
Hi Truth, I’m so glad you liked it. You’ll love the gel plate, it’s addictive and 4 hours pass in the blink of an eye!! ❤️😁
That was very enjoyable 😊
Hi Anna, thank you!! I’m really glad you liked it. 😊
Wish TH-cam had recommended you to me earlier. Subscribed and going through past videos. Really enjoyed you as a teacher and as an artist.
Hi patches, that is soooooooo lovely to hear!!! Thank you!! I’m glad you like the videos.
I absolutely love these techniques! I did glue gun and it was my favorite! The string too. Thank you for sharing! 😁
I love the glue gun. I only have a small cheap one from Hobbycraft (cost £4 I think) so it’s a bit slow and spurty. I need to invest in a half decent one as I love glue gun stencils. Their lines and shapes look much less rigid on the final picture.
Stunnin and crackin thanks for sharing
You are welcome Katie, I’m glad you enjoyed.
Great effect! You’ve been very creative on the marking making
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Thanks myriam, hope you’re safe and well ❤️
I really enjoyed watching this video Kirsten! It was very interesting and informative!
Hi Tracy, thank you so much!!! I’m in love with my gel plate and I’m sure it can do more than I’ve tried thus far…
Thanks for taking the trouble, very interesting and insightful.
Hi, that is brilliant to hear!!!! Thank you so much! 😁
Love your video thankyou
Hi Suzanne, thank you sooooooooo much 😁
Thanks for these great ideas!!!
Regards from Spain 👋❤
Hi lange, regards from Scotland…we had ice this morning. First of the autumn 🙄….won’t be the last. Looks beautiful though.
I’m glad you liked them, and thank you for watching ❤️🖐🏻🌨️
Wow! Super tips! Well done… keep it up! Even us “old” artists love learning new tricks from the younger generation! Pulling my gelli plates back out today! I’m so inspired! You are a wonderful teacher and can’t help but love listening to your beautiful accent too! Kudos from the other side of the pond, in Austin, Texas! ❤
Hi, thank you, that is wonderful to hear!! Sorry I took so long to reply. I love being inspired by a video, it’s such a good feeling.
I like your profile picture a lot. I looked on your profile, is it an abstract version of the thumbnail of your waterfall video? It’s just the darker pink at the bottom makes me think of the water going vertical then horizontal as it hits the ground…or am I way off?❤️🎄❤️
Fantastic!
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@quirkyqueens Really appreciate that you shared your techniques. So motivating and inspiring! Beautiful work.
Really excellent video ...thank you for your creative insights. :)
Hi Guthrie, thank you!!!! It’s about time I came up with some new ideas too 😁
Bravo!
Thanks Rain, I’m glad you liked it!!
Fantastic video!
I’ve subbed to you, your videos look interesting. I like the grungy vintage look books, I want to do more of that type of art too.
@@quirkyqueens THANKS GIRL!!!
I am so thrilled your video popped up in my search today ;))) I am near to all art I’m absolutely loving it at 58 years old😊. I have a few jelly plates already in different sizes and have been having such a great time. This was an awesome video with such great techniques, I loved your obvious enjoyment of sharing your art and techniques, and of course your accent.❤❤ i’m really looking forward to looking at your other videos and future ones as well I hope. Thanks so much for sharing ❤❤
Hi Suzy, thank you soooo much!! ❤️❤️❤️. There will be future ones very soon. I’ve had a bit of a crazy month with the family, plus this video doing so well has left me a bit nervous about making sure the next one is good 😱😵💫.
I was doing roughly 3 videos a week, and would like to continue that.
One day I hope to make a very large gelli plate.
I am considering a 12x12, but the prices leap significantly above 8x10.
I got back into art late 2020 during the pandemic, and it’s became my life. I feel very lucky to have rediscovered it (drawing cartoons was my childhood hobby). It’s awesome to meet a fellow late starter ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@quirkyqueens I look forward to more videos, and in my very humble opinion😂 there’s no need to worry just do what you love to do I put it out there. I’m sure it will be terrific, look forward to it. I was sorry to read that your family had a horrible house fire. I’m glad to hear nobody was hurt, including pets, but still it is still tragic. Sending good thoughts to all, I love to know that you have just started this part of your journey later in life as well. Keep arting ❤️
All I can say is printing has taken 10 more creative twists.. Can't wait to try it..Thank you
Hi wens, that is a big compliment…thank you!!!!!!!!! I watch a lot of printmaking videos for ideas to use on the gel plate. I like to make things that can be done at home, a lot cheaper too!
Wonderful tips and techniques! Thank you for sharing…. And I could listen to your accent all day- just delightful! Your designs are really sweet. This is all very inspiring!
Hi lady tiedi, I know I’ve apologised already for the late reply to you 😖. I do mean it. Happy Hogmanay 🎉
I’m from near Glasgow in Scotland. I watch a lot of printmaking videos and try adapt to the gel plate. Although I got a big shot plus for Christmas. I will attempt to use it as a printing press in the next few days (I need to tidy up first 😖😩😖😩😖😩😂).
Oh how fun!@@quirkyqueens No worries on replies! Good heavens, you are creating!!! I will be interested to see how you like your Big Shot....have been wondering if they are worth the investment...but I do so love tools hahaha. Keep up the good work, please! oxoxoxo
fabulous Thank you!
Hi Elizabeth, I’m glad you liked it. Thank you!!!
Loving this. I'd be very interested to see how you incorporate prints into abstract paintings. 👍
Hi Anne, thank you!! My ultimate goal is to do a whole canvas with printmaking, however I haven’t quite worked out how to achieve that.
I’ve done a few abstract type prints that I’ve built up in layers on the gel plate. One in particular I used mostly water with. It’s got a green vertical and a dark blue circle in the thumbnail picture.
I’m really glad you liked it!!
Excellent summary of these techniques Kristen! You are ver good at explaining these techniques. I still haven’t tried the scrafitto (not sure how to spell it) technique , on my list again now. It was very effective to use black and white for your summary. Thanks again for the inspiration!
Thanks yolande, I tried to keep it simple. I’ve been watching a lot of printmaking videos. I need to look into using texture pastes more strategically.
I agree a wonderful video
Thank you for this.. it was so helpful and very wonderful. AND that you say to WAIT and let it Dry.. because many youtubers do not add that and many people get frustrated with their transfers and designs.
Hi Pamela, thank you!!! I used to be so impatient about waiting for things to dry, but it really does make all the difference.
I'm not even through the entire video yet and am absolutely loving your techniques. Can't wait to finish and start trying some. I am especially glad that you did all black and white, that is exactly what I want to start playing with and you gave me some fantastic ideas. Also, I could listen to your accent all day! I'm so glad this video popped up for me so that I can explore your channel for more!
Hi S, apologies for the delayed reply, my parents house burnt down on Friday…it’s been chaotic, but no humans or animals were hurt, which is all that matters really.
I read your comment when you first wrote it, and the first line made me smile…it was good timing on your part!!
I thought black and white would keep it simple, but I too liked the look of it too!!
I want to dive more into the texture gels and mount board, I think that will be my first port of call once my parents are sorted.
@@quirkyqueens Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about your parents home. thank goodness everyone is okay.
@@smat2272 ❤️❤️❤️
I love your videos and your adorable accent. ❤
Hi Suzanne, thank you ❤️. That’s my posh voice. My nana was English and couldn’t understand a word we said when I was young as it was too fast. Speaking slower is thanks to her ❤️
Very creative 💞
Thank you Renee 😊
I found this very interesting. I love the hot glue and Lino techniques especially. I have never had any success with image transferring. I just don’t seem to get it right. You imagine looked fabulous. Thank you 😊
Hi Paula, it took me months to get my first image transfer…even then it was very grainy. My thoughts are stick to black, thin layer of paint and maybe use the same magazine or book to try from repeatedly. I think the high end magazines like vogue definitely work.
I used a pepin press book…one page at a time until I got it. I’m pretty sure newspapers also work.
I think using the same book or magazine gives you trial and error room.
And thank you! I need to make more hot glue stencils. I think they were my favourite but I like I can use Lino over and over. 😊🥰
Thanks for sharing great tips 🙏 😍lots of love from arctic Norrway 🙌🍁🍀🌷🌹
Hi Lena, thank you so much!! Lots of love to you from a less arctic Scotland, although we did have frost this morning. 💐🌿🍂🌹🌸🌻🥰💕
Thanks for sharing these very interesting techniques and can I just say how much I loooove your accent! ❤
Hi JA, thank you, my accent was not appreciated by me until I started making videos 😂
I’m really glad you like it ❤️
What a fabulous, comprehensive tutorial - I learned absolutely loads thank you.
And delicious to listen to your Aberdeenshire(?) accent. 🤗
Hi Vatican, happy Hogmanay, that is so lovely to hear, thank you!! I live near Glasgow so a bit further down, but did live in England and Ireland prior to settling in Scotland aged 5 or 6, so it’s probably a slight mix. 😂😁
I just love the picture No.3
Hi Daniela, such a beautiful name!! Thank you, I chose black and white to keep video simple…but have realised they work sooooo well together. They bring a more complex look to the prints I think.
Anyway, I’m rambling!!!!! Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much for sharing such great content. This is my second time watching this. New sub. 😊
Hi Cathy, thank you!! I’m very obsessed with the gel plate, it’s the gift that keeps giving. I aim to buy a bigger plate this year at some point, it’s just prices escalate above 8 x 10 size 😖🤨🙄😊😊😊
For quite a while while watching you work with these techniques I wondered what you were dabbing the black and white paper/ clothe and then realised it was your cuff lol. Love watching you play while I’m resting love the gel plate I’m totally addicted can’t get enough of it. Thank you xx
Hi, I am the same…what was life before the gel plate?!?!?!
My cuff wasn’t as close to the gel plate as it looked in the video, when I was editing it I did think “how lucky I didn’t dip it on the gel plate”.
Thank you, I’m really glad you liked the video. I also watch gel plate videos when I am resting. Also printmaking and junk journal ones too. Xx
Lol. Me too. Hilarious
@@shabbyroadstudio I need a shopping trip for a new shirt 😂…any excuse!!
More great ideas to try! I have been away from my gel plate as I have been journal making. Once I finish the one I am working on I am going to get back to it.
I’d like to try more abstract pieces and a variety of the techniques you have done in your videos and see where it takes me.
I’ve been wanting to make a journal too Lydia, I keep putting it off. I’ve had a bug the last couple of weeks too, which has not helped. I’ve also been trying to get some sellable pieces together too. But that’s a whole other area of research, so I’ve been putting it off.
@@quirkyqueens just never enough time 😊
These are FANTASTIC IDEAS Kirsten!!! The water one may be my favorite. I've NEVER seen anyone do that. Not even P!!! LOL! I'm going to incorporate these all into my gel printing. You are truly AMAZING!!! TFS!
Austin TX USA
You are truly AMAZING too Barbara, you always make me feel good. It’s actually quite remarkable what the water does, it’s just a slower process so I put off using it.
@@quirkyqueens I ever mind waiting. I always have several projects I can switch to!!
You are very special to me!!!
So enjoyable! So many new things for me to try. Thank you, Kathy from Austin!
@charlottegiles9290 hi Kathy, thank you. Sorry for the late reply. I’m so glad you liked it, I just love the gel plate. I’m a bit obsessed 😱😂🥰
First off I love that your Scottish! ( im scottish, last name is Keith, but not from Scotland) 😂Second I just started with gel plates this week and felt frustrated with the limited info the company that makes the plates gives you... so when I found your channel, I could feel you pouring ideas and inspiration directly into my head! I had NO IDEA you could use charcoal, graphite, permanent markers, or soft pastels on these! Im SO excited to try your techniques! Thank you for making this video for newbies like me! If i hadn't found you, i might have given up. Im definitely going to buy one of those rubber tip brushes too!
Hi heather, even your first name is Scottish!!!! I’m so glad you’re not giving up on it. The gel plate is my favourite tool. One day I’d like to buy a very big one but the price rises steeply. Once I’ve got some more learning under my belt I will.
I like your profile picture, it’s very gothic. I researched a lot of printmaking techniques and adapted them as best as I could to the gel plate. It’s very versatile. It wasn’t so long ago I was a newbie, I just got a bit obsessed with it 😱🫣🤣😂
How did I miss this video?! Now I want to do a whole series following your techniques. Great job!!
Darcy, I’m way behind. I watched your video yesterday morning and still haven’t responded. This is my numero uno video…so far…. (Positive thinking you see) ❤️
@@quirkyqueens and P mentioned this video on Sunday's live so you'll probably get more views this week. 👍♥️
@@DarcysMixedMedia I was gonna attend on a Sunday too!!! I’ve left it so long I get my knickers in a twist about coming 😖😳🤣
@quirkyqueens we love when you're there and no one gets upset when you've been gone from the lives. They know people have lives and come when they can. Plus you have the time difference excuse. 😉