Sorry if you don't like the music. I can't fix it. This is one of 2 videos where the music was too loud. It is my most popular video. I took some of the comments to heart and stopped adding music. My views have dropped off and my revenue. So I will continue to use music in my videos. This is the last time I will talk about music. All I can say is if it bothers you that much on the videos that are proper volume, then don't watch. I don't understand people who feel the need to point out the negative. I try to live and let live and stay positive. I don't need the negative comments in my feed. I am aware of this on this video. No need to tell me. For those of you who have kindly tried to defend me, thank you very much.
Im still making mistakes because Ive got a mixture of acrylics and they have different drying times and opacity! I have some golden open acrylics which take longer to dry than others but they are lovely. Its when I tried fluid acrylics that its even more confusing. However I do love gelli printing and have got my mojo back after my painting stopped during covid. I never thought Id be so motivated and excited as my 80 th birthday approaches. Thank you Susan for your great videos.
I wish I had found your wonderful video sooner before I made all these messes, but of course now I can use them as backgrounds! You did an excellent job explaining and reminding about drying between layers. So, if I understand correctly, let it dry 4-5 minutes if you are going to put another layer of paint on top. Otherwise, pull wet, correct? I've had so many problems recently with paper sticking and tearing. Finally discovered that I needed to put mineral oil on my plate to refresh it, so now I'm ready to try your techniques! Thank you so much, Susan! And please don't let those "Karens" get to you! You are such a blessing to us!
I have been watching many videos and gel printing. I have to admit gel printing is driving me crazy but very addictive. This video I have to say in my opinion is one of the best thank you so much.
This was a great informative video teaching about the layering. I never knew that there were translucent versus opaque acrylics. I thought they were all opaque. I will have to pay attention when I’m buying paints from now on.
I am brand new to jelly plate printing, and I’ve been having fun so far. I’ve watched tons of videos and I find that yours is one of the most informative and easy to follow. Many many videos on this do not explain the drying time which is so important. Thank you so much for sharing your talents. 😊
I don't understand why so many people are complaining about the music. Her voice is much louder than the music, because she lowered the volume everytime she spoke. Her voice is clear and I understand every single word. The music between the explanations is beautiful and fits the art. ❤
@@SusanCliftonArtist For Goodness sake, they can just turn it down if they dont like it. it's no big deal! gosh when I dont like music I just turn it down. people can control it so don't worry about your music. your videos are awesome! so are you!
I don't have very good hearing nowadays so I do find music means I find it much more difficult to concentrate on the voice and it's important to hear what the artist says in this sort of tutorial. I guess if you have good hearing it's not so bad. Anyway, I'll keep persisting and maybe try just with subtitles.
Terrific info!!! Thank you for the detailed explanation :-) Sadly, I side with those who think less music and less volume is Always better. I’m much more interested in your teaching than the back & forth of on/off music Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for your tutorial it helped me understand geli printing a bit more before I embark on this journey, carry on doing what you do in anyway you choose too, there will always be someone that we cannot make happy in anything we do and that is ok, we are all on our own journey that doesn’t always come across as kind or grateful, but for all the thousands of us that are grateful for precious time you give to these videos ❤ 🙏🏻
Best video ever explaining gelli printing and layers! I have watched SO MANY videos but in my opinion none have been explained as well with very precise instructions. Thank you for your expertise and time.
Thanks a lot for your tutorial. I stayed away from gelliprinting because the most tutorials were not that convincing. Now I think time to give it a try.
WhenI tried the first time I didn't get it. Then I picked up again and after many tried I finally started to understand it. I noticed that other artists doing Gelli prints didn't explain it so I made this video. Give it a try again. I hope you will get hooked on it.
@ repelsteeltje I have no idea what you mean by “convincing” but there are literally dozens of enjoyable, helpful and inspiring FREE gel print videos on TH-cam. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer/Balzer Designs, Drew Steinbrecher, Birgit Koopsen/Gelli Arts and Elizabeth St. Hillaire are a few.
I'm so glad I came across this vdo! You explain the process better than anyone I've watched before. I reasoned you have to 'think backwards' in the layers, but thinking that way only confused me. You word it really well: the first layer is what shows up best, and the last layer is the 'pull-up' layer. Yay! Also, I really like your use of ghost-prints. I only knew them as a second print. Now, I learned to actually CREATE ghost-prints, so they'll be functioning as the first layer! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for what you shared. "The first layer is what's going to show on top. It builds from there. Your last layer you might see very little of it, depending on the transparency of your paint." This helped me to understand perfectly! Never heard anyone describe the process like that and I couldn't get the order in my head. Because of that, I always expected something very different. Also this, "Don't forget. Dry a lot in between each layer, like at least 5 minutes." This helped a lot because it seems scary to allow any of the paint to dry so much.
I had trouble in the beginning as well. I just different understand it. Then it hit me. So I knew others would be having the same problems. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for this very clear explanation, I have watched this several times now until I felt that I really understood how layers work. I am so grateful!
Thank you so much for the excellent instructional video. I've watch a lot of gel plate videos and this is by far one of the best! I love how you explain how the colors and opacity of the paint work for the print. Your style is much closer to what I would like to achieve. The music is not needed, but won't stop me from watching. Thank you so much for sharing!
Wow! This is so helpful. I'm just gathering supplies to start gel prints and you gave me soooo much to work with. I appreciate when you honestly say if you like something or you're disappointed with it AND you explain the reasons you were disappointed. The difference between your anticipation and the outcome. Excellent 🎶🎶🎶!!!
That's the thing with Gel Printing. You can try to plan but they don't always work out. And other times you think you're going to hate it and it comes out great. We just have to learn to play with it and accept the outcomes.
Susan, I’m so glad I found your channel, you are amazing and I love you soft smooth voice , it really helps me learn. Your tone is soft and clear. Your gift to create is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your techniques and love for art with me.
Thank you, Susan, for this really excellent video tutorial. I can honestly say it is now one of my favourites and definitely one of the best I have watched . I loved it because of your gentle pace and wonderfully clear, simple and concise explanations . I have watched many, many gel plate tutorials and of course there are some fab videos available ... but I particularly enjoyed yours purely because of its simplicity. I am going to rewatch it and take notes. I also agree with some of the other comments about the music being unnecessary and distracting. You don't need any music in the background in my opinion as we are very happy just to listen to you 🤗🤗 Wishing you every success and thanks again !! 🥳🥳🤗🤗
Usually my music is very low and not distracting. On two recent videos I had new equipment and when I did the playback I didn't hear it until it was live and watched on my Television. It is unfortunate but things sometimes happen and we need to improve going forward. I should make this a pinned comment. Thanks for the comment. I hope you still enjoyed the video.
Understood, Susan…..these ‘techy’ things happen and it’s all a new learning curve for everyone who makes these videos, I’m sure. It definitely did not spoil it for me as I absolutely loved the video and have shared it with a friend in Canada who is also just starting with the gel plate. Your clear and concise delivery was just perfect and I am going to rewatch it and take notes. The reason I enjoyed it so much is because of its simplicity and your clear manner of describing and explaining everything. Opacity / translucency of the different coloured paints is something that I hadn’t considered previously when using the gel plate. I knew about the first layer being the dominant colour … but didn’t think about the other points that you made….so very helpful !! Learning about techniques and layering can be complex, but the way you explain it has been very helpful to me as a ‘newbie’ and I have learned a lot. I will enjoy watching your other tutorials and thank you, once again 🤗🤗
I agree, one of the very best explanations I've come across for layered pulls, stencil vs. stamps, alternating transparent and opaque colors, etc, and I've watched a lot of videos 👏
Thank you for sharing this layering technique video. I have watched many and yours is concise and easy to follow. I love how all of these turned out. I’m a card maker and use die cuts to create with. I feel the prints I am not happy with can be used in many ways this way, nothing going to waste! Thank you again for sharing your time, skill and talent, I very much appreciate it/you.
this definitely helped me understand the layering. i appreciate that you used a similar process each time; the repetition was helpful for understanding it! thank you!
I'm so happy to hear that my explanation is reaching people. It took me a while to understand it and I noticed that other artists that were creating gel plate videos were not explaining it. Thanks for watching.
I’m so glad I watched. Because Golden Teal is opaque, I never use it to pull layered prints, because I was sure it would obliterate the layers underneath. Thank you!
It was really great that you explained the layering so carefully. It is so true that people don't get how the layering works. I love the masks and stencils that you made, and I think most of those collage papers you did looked really cool!
@@SusanCliftonArtist I think you're right. I like the multiple layers in a single pull - you get (potentially!) a fabulous print faster, with lots of depth.
Excellent! Taught me a lot compared to other videos! You explained so much. I do get confused about wet or dry. Others say don't let it dry but I'm thinking because the last layer is wet, it all pulls up. Thank you!
Omg! I thought your title said "understanding lawyers" and I wasn't making the connection with gelli printing...obviously my eyes weren't working too well after 8 hrs of staring at a computer screen today at work! Take away--lawyers need to gelli print--I do! Great content. TFS
Thank you for explaining to let it dry between layers other videos in TH-cam dont explain that. My print turned out much better after i let laters dry between! I love the music its relaxing
Glad it helped! And thanks for the comment on the music. I get nasty comments about it and I'm trying to ignore. them. Because others do like it. And I like. So I'm keeping the music. Thanks for watching.
Merci beaucoup Susan de vos explications si claires !! Cela fait des mois que j'essaye de comprendre la logique des couches, j'ai enfin la clef grâce à vous et à la notion de transparence et d'opacité !
Thank you for this thorough explanation. I found a new gel plate at a thrift store & i've been determined to learn how to use it, but haven't had a lot of luck. I feel my "luck" is changing - going to try a new print. Thanks again. :)
Omg so much complaining about the music. I hardly heard it because I was so interested in what Susan was doing and saying. The people that recommended CC we’re right on. There is usually a fix to every problem or complaint. Susan this was a very informative and creative video. Thank you.🦋🦋🦋
Thanks for coming to my defense. I had an issue back then with my old computer. And once you post the video you can't fix it. So I have 2 videos with complaints. I continue to use music in my new videos with no complaints.
If you're not one of those very sensitive people for whom music is a problem/distraction (particularly for those with hearing aids or a problem with sensory overload , e.g. autism), try to be the grown up in the room and refrain from criticising the sensitive people. Perhaps use a little sensitivity in comments. Thanks.
Terrific info!!! Thank you for the detailed explanation :-) Sadly, I side with those who think less music and less volume is Always better. I’m much more interested in your teaching than the back & forth of on/off music Keep up the good work
So yes I come back every so often to review what I can't seem to get. You have great tutorials. I had trouble with layers with all kinds of paint but have found heavy body acrylic and it works great for me. I think it's a temp/humidity issue. I don't have to wait too long to dr y and layers look great. It's Brea Reese paint from Office Max and is pretty cheap. Thanks for all your great videos!
Hi Susan I wanted to tell you how much I love your channel. I just bought the gelle plate and have been trying to learn the techniques and you are amazing thank you so much. Your music is amazing as well makes me feel very relaxed which I find very helpful.so thank you again for your generosity. You have a new follower !!!
I just happened to catch your video. I’m commenting to say thank you to you and I hope the people that were rude and ungrateful will just go away with their crappy comments.
Very nice tutorial. Thank you. Loved your choice of music. The previous commenter did not. I’ve watched tutorials where the music was totally distracting and irritating to me, so I get where she is coming from. Yours does lend a professional touch for me. For her not so much. Alternative? No music. A conundrum.
Great video! Super helpful showing the same 3 layer process multiple times. I also like that you even showed the things that you don’t like as well. & then showed us what you tried next to pivot. I learned a lot. Thanks so much!
No. The heat from the dryer is not good for the plate. I hear that some people use a fan. Most of the time I'm using fluid acrylics so the drying time isn't too bad.
This tutorial is very helpful in understanding the concept of layering and the importance of the opacity of the paint. I appreciated the comments regarding stencils, in particular the comments you make about the ones you've created. I have been trying to figure that out, as the commercially available stencils offer infinite possibilities...at a price.
Thank you so much Susan, I really really enjoyed watching you Gelli printing. And yes it’s really really clear how the layers work. I really really love ❤️ all those print’s you created. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤
This is the first video I find explaining the layers etc. so well. Thank you! Is there something else I can use instead of the gel plate, because I'm a beginner and want to try it out before spending a lot of money. thanks
First off, thanks. As far as an alternate to gel plate, I'm sorry I do not know. I've seen some videos on that subject but didn't bother to watch. You can also make your own, supposedly.
Thanks for the artistic lesson! I agree about the music being annoying, it isn’t needed, we are watching for the art. Your voice and experience is plenty!
Thanks for the tips, still have problems with layers, nice color combinations! 😅If it helps, I usually play my TV with subtitles and really low…that solves the music problem!
Susan, I stumbled upon your channel and wanted to watch your demo on layers. First thing that caught my attention was the fact that you cut your own stencils with your Cricut. I’ve only managed to cut one stencil using a thin acetate and honestly had to pass it through 12 times! Do you mind sharing what material you use, the setting and number of passes/cuts? I’d be so appreciative! Liked and subscribed!
Hello! I loved your calm voice AND the music! Nice tips, but I have one question: Most of the videos I've see before say that we have to wait until the ink is dry to pull the paper out, and you do it while is still wet and it works perfectly. Does that means that I can choose when to pull the paper out (dry or wet) or is there a difference between these methods? Thanks for the video - I'm a new subscriber :)
I'll have to rewatch this video. I didn't realize I pull when wet. The paint should be dry and depending on the paint and your paper the time you wait is different. I use quick drying paint and thin paper so it may seem that I didn't wait for the paint to dry. But if I don't it doesn't work. Deli paper works very fast even with wet paint. I hope this makes sense.
@@SusanCliftonArtist Thank you so much for your attention! It made perfect sense what you wrote above, thanks again. Well... yes, you pull the paper out while the paint was still wet and you said 'I'm pulling while still wet, obviously' on 14:50 minutes. But, don't worry, please. It's ok. The results were great and I'm learning a great deal with you. God bless you 🙏
The time stamps 9:10 and 21:10 were my favorites! The color mix of that beautiful green in 9:10 were beautiful!! and 21:10 was my favorite!!! As a watercolor mixed media artist who creates and sells alot of greeting cards but have yet to accomplish a large ,say a 14” x 20” painting. I love to include decoupage to my paintings or pencil sanding over stencils. I have just begun learning how to gel print. I have learned that you need to wait for most layers to dry before continuing. I’m curious if what you are doing on your videos are just for teaching or if you use those prints for specific crafts as well. I want to learn how to create a piece of art on canvas with gelli prints!! I’ve purchased an assortment of Amsterdam acrylic paints but see that you use golden. I have several golden and QOR products . Looks like I need to purchase some golden acrylics now, 🤪 . I have been an artist/crafter for 50 years now! Yes my mom started teaching me crafts at the age of 7. My dad actually build her ,her own craft supply room in our back yard! It was actually on our back porch so it was always covered. It was a 10’ x 10’ room! Just for supplies!!! Today she’s 84 and is making me a quilt for my electric twin bed! She’s amazing! I have Multiple Sclerosis and it has affected my left hand so I am now focusing on drawing and painting and selling all of my other craft supplies except of course anything that can produce a texture! lol . I’m looking forward to learning alot from you! God bless you and may your channel prosper ❣️
Love your explanations...I'm in my 50s and enjoy the music. I don't enjoy the entitlement type comments...not the same thing as constructive criticism. Looking forward to watching your videos. Thanks for all the effort.
I've decided I no longer need to respond to the music comments. I did too many times. I guess some people have never made a mistake. I like the music in the sped up sections. Because without it the video goes flat. I appreciate hearing from someone who understands what I'm trying to do. Thanks.
Awesome!!! I use "Deli" paper for clean off paper. "Greeseproof" paper here in Australia. Thin and sturdy. Supermarket cheap. I just subscribed. I love your take on layers. I was transfixed. Thankyou so much for sharing yourself with the world.
Sorry if you don't like the music. I can't fix it. This is one of 2 videos where the music was too loud. It is my most popular video. I took some of the comments to heart and stopped adding music. My views have dropped off and my revenue. So I will continue to use music in my videos. This is the last time I will talk about music. All I can say is if it bothers you that much on the videos that are proper volume, then don't watch. I don't understand people who feel the need to point out the negative. I try to live and let live and stay positive. I don't need the negative comments in my feed. I am aware of this on this video. No need to tell me. For those of you who have kindly tried to defend me, thank you very much.
In the past, in the present and I'm predicting the future as well. 😄
Danke schön ❤
Susan - I think you meant “DIDN’T understand” in the description?
thank you for this tutorial! your explanation gave me so much clarity on gelli printing!
Im still making mistakes because Ive got a mixture of acrylics and they have different drying times and opacity! I have some golden open acrylics which take longer to dry than others but they are lovely. Its when I tried fluid acrylics that its even more confusing. However I do love gelli printing and have got my mojo back after my painting stopped during covid.
I never thought Id be so motivated and excited as my 80 th birthday approaches. Thank you Susan for your great videos.
Thank you for stating the drying time. Most other channels don’t. This is important to doing it right.
You are so welcome!
I wish I had found your wonderful video sooner before I made all these messes, but of course now I can use them as backgrounds! You did an excellent job explaining and reminding about drying between layers. So, if I understand correctly, let it dry 4-5 minutes if you are going to put another layer of paint on top. Otherwise, pull wet, correct? I've had so many problems recently with paper sticking and tearing. Finally discovered that I needed to put mineral oil on my plate to refresh it, so now I'm ready to try your techniques! Thank you so much, Susan! And please don't let those "Karens" get to you! You are such a blessing to us!
The final pull is wet but let the paint dry on the paper before you pull. The dry time depends on the paint. So experiment.
I have been watching many videos and gel printing. I have to admit gel printing is driving me crazy but very addictive. This video I have to say in my opinion is one of the best thank you so much.
Awesome! Thank you!
This was a great informative video teaching about the layering. I never knew that there were translucent versus opaque acrylics. I thought they were all opaque. I will have to pay attention when I’m buying paints from now on.
Look on the bottle, there should be some indication. Good Luck! and thanks for watching.
Thank you Susan, love this video and the background music; perfect and relaxing.❤
Thank you very much
I am brand new to jelly plate printing, and I’ve been having fun so far. I’ve watched tons of videos and I find that yours is one of the most informative and easy to follow. Many many videos on this do not explain the drying time which is so important. Thank you so much for sharing your talents. 😊
Very informative video! Thank you so much- and the music was fine- geeez!!
😄 Thanks for watching.
I don't understand why so many people are complaining about the music. Her voice is much louder than the music, because she lowered the volume everytime she spoke. Her voice is clear and I understand every single word. The music between the explanations is beautiful and fits the art.
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Thanks for that. It's been frustrating. I guess they don't like the choice of music.
@@SusanCliftonArtist For Goodness sake, they can just turn it down if they dont like it. it's no big deal! gosh when I dont like music I just turn it down. people can control it so don't worry about your music. your videos are awesome! so are you!
I don't have very good hearing nowadays so I do find music means I find it much more difficult to concentrate on the voice and it's important to hear what the artist says in this sort of tutorial. I guess if you have good hearing it's not so bad. Anyway, I'll keep persisting and maybe try just with subtitles.
Glad you keep repeating let it dry. It is easy to forget that part 💎
Thanks for watching.
I loved the music!! ❤️❤️❤️ So do what you want to do, you will never make everybody happy. Stay true to yourself, thats important!
Thanks for that. But on one of them I did think the music became too loud. 😊
You are very kind! 😍
Terrific info!!! Thank you for the detailed explanation :-)
Sadly, I side with those who think less music and less volume is Always better. I’m much more interested in your teaching than the back & forth of on/off music
Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for your tutorial it helped me understand geli printing a bit more before I embark on this journey, carry on doing what you do in anyway you choose too, there will always be someone that we cannot make happy in anything we do and that is ok, we are all on our own journey that doesn’t always come across as kind or grateful, but for all the thousands of us that are grateful for precious time you give to these videos ❤ 🙏🏻
This simple and clear explanation is what I have needed.
Thank you very much.
Best video ever explaining gelli printing and layers! I have watched SO MANY videos but in my opinion none have been explained as well with very precise instructions. Thank you for your expertise and time.
Thanks, This one is a hard one for me to top. LOL
Thanks a lot for your tutorial. I stayed away from gelliprinting because the most tutorials were not that convincing. Now I think time to give it a try.
WhenI tried the first time I didn't get it. Then I picked up again and after many tried I finally started to understand it. I noticed that other artists doing Gelli prints didn't explain it so I made this video. Give it a try again. I hope you will get hooked on it.
@ repelsteeltje I have no idea what you mean by “convincing” but there are literally dozens of enjoyable, helpful and inspiring FREE gel print videos on TH-cam. Julie Fei-Fan Balzer/Balzer Designs, Drew Steinbrecher, Birgit Koopsen/Gelli Arts and Elizabeth St. Hillaire are a few.
I'm so glad I came across this vdo! You explain the process better than anyone I've watched before. I reasoned you have to 'think backwards' in the layers, but thinking that way only confused me. You word it really well: the first layer is what shows up best, and the last layer is the 'pull-up' layer. Yay! Also, I really like your use of ghost-prints. I only knew them as a second print. Now, I learned to actually CREATE ghost-prints, so they'll be functioning as the first layer! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for what you shared. "The first layer is what's going to show on top. It builds from there. Your last layer you might see very little of it, depending on the transparency of your paint." This helped me to understand perfectly! Never heard anyone describe the process like that and I couldn't get the order in my head. Because of that, I always expected something very different. Also this, "Don't forget. Dry a lot in between each layer, like at least 5 minutes." This helped a lot because it seems scary to allow any of the paint to dry so much.
I totally agree. It turned on a light bulb for me too. Excellent way to explain it. Thanks!
I had trouble in the beginning as well. I just different understand it. Then it hit me. So I knew others would be having the same problems. Thanks for watching.
I really like the Process and the final Products. Simple and Basic with Gorgeousness. Thank you. 👍
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for this very clear explanation, I have watched this several times now until I felt that I really understood how layers work. I am so grateful!
I'm so glad. I hope this helps you improve your gel prints. Enjoy!
Thank you so much for the excellent instructional video. I've watch a lot of gel plate videos and this is by far one of the best! I love how you explain how the colors and opacity of the paint work for the print. Your style is much closer to what I would like to achieve. The music is not needed, but won't stop me from watching. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for watching.
I actually loved the music, so relaxing and I had no problem hearing every word☺️ Thank you for this video🙏
Thank you for that. It's tough hearing the same complaint over and over when I can't do anything about it. 😀
Very helpful and great music 🎶 Relaxing video
Thanks. I'm getting better at adding the music so it enhances the video and not annoying. I love feedback. It helps me improve.
Wow! This is so helpful. I'm just gathering supplies to start gel prints and you gave me soooo much to work with. I appreciate when you honestly say if you like something or you're disappointed with it AND you explain the reasons you were disappointed. The difference between your anticipation and the outcome.
Excellent 🎶🎶🎶!!!
That's the thing with Gel Printing. You can try to plan but they don't always work out. And other times you think you're going to hate it and it comes out great. We just have to learn to play with it and accept the outcomes.
Susan, I’m so glad I found your channel, you are amazing and I love you soft smooth voice , it really helps me learn. Your tone is soft and clear. Your gift to create is wonderful. Thanks for sharing your techniques and love for art with me.
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching.
Thank you, Susan, for this really excellent video tutorial.
I can honestly say it is now one of my favourites and definitely one of the best I have watched .
I loved it because of your gentle pace and wonderfully clear, simple and concise explanations .
I have watched many, many gel plate tutorials and of course there are some fab videos available ... but I particularly enjoyed yours purely because of its simplicity.
I am going to rewatch it and take notes.
I also agree with some of the other comments about the music being unnecessary and distracting.
You don't need any music in the background in my opinion as we are very happy just to listen to you 🤗🤗
Wishing you every success and thanks again !!
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Usually my music is very low and not distracting. On two recent videos I had new equipment and when I did the playback I didn't hear it until it was live and watched on my Television. It is unfortunate but things sometimes happen and we need to improve going forward. I should make this a pinned comment. Thanks for the comment. I hope you still enjoyed the video.
Understood, Susan…..these ‘techy’ things happen and it’s all a new learning curve for everyone who makes these videos, I’m sure.
It definitely did not spoil it for me as I absolutely loved the video and have shared it with a friend in Canada who is also just starting with the gel plate.
Your clear and concise delivery was just perfect and I am going to rewatch it and take notes.
The reason I enjoyed it so much is because of its simplicity and your clear manner of describing and explaining everything.
Opacity / translucency of the different coloured paints is something that I hadn’t considered previously when using the gel plate.
I knew about the first layer being the dominant colour … but didn’t think about the other points that you made….so very helpful !!
Learning about techniques and layering can be complex, but the way you explain it has been very helpful to me as a ‘newbie’ and I have learned a lot.
I will enjoy watching your other tutorials and thank you, once again 🤗🤗
@@sheilacym The neverending learning curve. LOL That's life. But it's so much fun. I'm so lucky to be able to do this. Thanks for your feedback.
Agreed on all points - including No Need for music :-)
I agree, one of the very best explanations I've come across for layered pulls, stencil vs. stamps, alternating transparent and opaque colors, etc, and I've watched a lot of videos 👏
Nice. To understand the opaque and transparant is still new for me.
The best way to understand is to play with the colors and make note of what is transparent and what is opaque.
The music, your introduction, and the massage-like activity of placing the paper all add up to make this the sexiest gel plate tutorial ever!
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Thank you for sharing this layering technique video. I have watched many and yours is concise and easy to follow. I love how all of these turned out. I’m a card maker and use die cuts to create with. I feel the prints I am not happy with can be used in many ways this way, nothing going to waste! Thank you again for sharing your time, skill and talent, I very much appreciate it/you.
Thank you very much.
this definitely helped me understand the layering. i appreciate that you used a similar process each time; the repetition was helpful for understanding it! thank you!
I'm so happy to hear that my explanation is reaching people. It took me a while to understand it and I noticed that other artists that were creating gel plate videos were not explaining it. Thanks for watching.
I agree.
Great. Thank you very much Susan! ♥
I’m so glad I watched. Because Golden Teal is opaque, I never use it to pull layered prints, because I was sure it would obliterate the layers underneath. Thank you!
Teal is my favorite
It was really great that you explained the layering so carefully. It is so true that people don't get how the layering works. I love the masks and stencils that you made, and I think most of those collage papers you did looked really cool!
Thanks. It takes a little patience but I like the single pull prints best.
@@SusanCliftonArtist I think you're right. I like the multiple layers in a single pull - you get (potentially!) a fabulous print faster, with lots of depth.
I have just discovered gel printing and am fascinated by the process. Thanks for the inspiration.
You're welcome. It's lots of fun.
Awsome! Very informative as I am beginner and I appreciated how you broke down every step. Now I know to let paint dry in between layers! Thank you.😍
Keep in mind you could also do the reverse and add one layer at a time without waiting for it to dry. I prefer this method though.
Excellent! Taught me a lot compared to other videos! You explained so much. I do get confused about wet or dry. Others say don't let it dry but I'm thinking because the last layer is wet, it all pulls up. Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Omg! I thought your title said "understanding lawyers" and I wasn't making the connection with gelli printing...obviously my eyes weren't working too well after 8 hrs of staring at a computer screen today at work! Take away--lawyers need to gelli print--I do! Great content. TFS
That’s fabulous
@ Marci L Understanding lawyers ;o) Thanks for the laugh! I misread titles all the time.
Thank you for explaining to let it dry between layers other videos in TH-cam dont explain that. My print turned out much better after i let laters dry between! I love the music its relaxing
Glad it helped! And thanks for the comment on the music. I get nasty comments about it and I'm trying to ignore. them. Because others do like it. And I like. So I'm keeping the music. Thanks for watching.
Merci beaucoup Susan de vos explications si claires !! Cela fait des mois que j'essaye de comprendre la logique des couches, j'ai enfin la clef grâce à vous et à la notion de transparence et d'opacité !
Thank you for this thorough explanation. I found a new gel plate at a thrift store & i've been determined to learn how to use it, but haven't had a lot of luck. I feel my "luck" is changing - going to try a new print. Thanks again. :)
Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.
New subscriber. You can never say let it dry too much for me. I need that reminder. Thank you. This has really helped me.
Welcome!! Thanks for watching and subscribing. It's so hard to wait for it to dry sometimes. Are you impatient like me?
Omg so much complaining about the music. I hardly heard it because I was so interested in what Susan was doing and saying. The people that recommended CC we’re right on. There is usually a fix to every problem or complaint. Susan this was a very informative and creative video. Thank you.🦋🦋🦋
Thanks for coming to my defense. I had an issue back then with my old computer. And once you post the video you can't fix it. So I have 2 videos with complaints. I continue to use music in my new videos with no complaints.
If you're not one of those very sensitive people for whom music is a problem/distraction (particularly for those with hearing aids or a problem with sensory overload , e.g. autism), try to be the grown up in the room and refrain from criticising the sensitive people.
Perhaps use a little sensitivity in comments. Thanks.
Thank you! Your layering process is brilliant. I didn’t know the layers needed to dry so that was very helpful.
You are so welcome!
I loved your little "Disappointment" very much. Thanks for the nice session and explanation :)
Thanks for watching.
Terrific info!!! Thank you for the detailed explanation :-)
Sadly, I side with those who think less music and less volume is Always better. I’m much more interested in your teaching than the back & forth of on/off music
Keep up the good work
Thanks
So yes I come back every so often to review what I can't seem to get. You have great tutorials. I had trouble with layers with all kinds of paint but have found heavy body acrylic and it works great for me. I think it's a temp/humidity issue. I don't have to wait too long to dr y and layers look great. It's Brea Reese paint from Office Max and is pretty cheap. Thanks for all your great videos!
Thanks for watching.
You have just demystified layering on a gelli pate for me. Brilliant demonstration. Many thanks.
Thanks for letting me know it was helpful.
LOVE this video.....and I learned so much. I will watch more of your tutorials!!!!Love the technique very much. You are GREAT.
Thanks for the feedback. I hope you enjoy the other videos.
Great video. Very informative since i am in the beginning stages of my own Gelli printing/mixed media journey!
Thanks for watching!
Hi Susan I wanted to tell you how much I love your channel. I just bought the gelle plate and have been trying to learn the techniques and you are amazing thank you so much. Your music is amazing as well makes me feel very relaxed which I find very helpful.so thank you again for your generosity. You have a new follower !!!
Thank you so much. I'm a bit behind in my comment responses. Please forgive me.
Thank you for experimenting with us, nice to see!
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Thanks Susan. The most helpful and best explained video I have seen so far
You are so welcome! I hope it helps.
Fantastic explanations. Been looking for someone to explain the drying procedures and importance of the colour choices. Beautiful work.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
I just happened to catch your video. I’m commenting to say thank you to you and I hope the people that were rude and ungrateful will just go away with their crappy comments.
Thank you. Hey, They helped this video go mini-viral.
I loved the one you weren't really happy with. Thankyou for the tutorial.
Thanks for watching.
I love your instructional videos. I get so many awesome ideas.
Best layering video on you tube. I followed your lead, made nice prints and then got a little creative on my own. I feel great!
Wow, thank you! That is good to hear.
Super helpful. Thanks for explaining the rationale behind the layering process!
You're very welcome! Enjoy.
Very nice tutorial. Thank you. Loved your choice of music. The previous commenter did not. I’ve watched tutorials where the music was totally distracting and irritating to me, so I get where she is coming from. Yours does lend a professional touch for me. For her not so much. Alternative? No music. A conundrum.
Thanks for that followup feedback. I also get what she is saying. I'll try to do better.
Love the dark textured one (the last one) where the stencils had a pattern in them. 🥰 Can’t wait to check out your other videos!
Thanks for watching.
Great video! Super helpful showing the same 3 layer process multiple times. I also like that you even showed the things that you don’t like as well. & then showed us what you tried next to pivot. I learned a lot. Thanks so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
The best lesson in using. Gelli plate Thank You
Thanks
What a great video! Now i see why i kept getting mud. I wasnt letting the layers dry. Can you speed up drying with a hair dryer?
No. The heat from the dryer is not good for the plate. I hear that some people use a fan. Most of the time I'm using fluid acrylics so the drying time isn't too bad.
This tutorial is very helpful in understanding the concept of layering and the importance of the opacity of the paint. I appreciated the comments regarding stencils, in particular the comments you make about the ones you've created. I have been trying to figure that out, as the commercially available stencils offer infinite possibilities...at a price.
You can hand cut stencils on Mylar or Tyvek paper. I like to use my Cricut to make stencils.
Good expanation on the reversal order of the layers once pulled.
Thanks. 😎
Thank you so much Susan, I really really enjoyed watching you Gelli printing. And yes it’s really really clear how the layers work. I really really love ❤️ all those print’s you created. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤
Thanks for watching.
Thank you for reminding us to dry between layers!
You bet! You just need patience.
It's extra helpful, especially since I’m prepping to use gel printing in my artwork.
Glad it was helpful! I'm also starting to use it in bigger artwork. Enjoy!
Thank you. You really explain the process and I understand a lot better. ❣️
I hope it will help you make better prints. Thanks.
Just came across this video and enjoyed it so much! Very clear and easy to understand each step of the process. Thank you!
Thanks for watching.
Great demos! Will revisit before I venture forth. Thanks for sharing. Love the last design and pull.
Try it then watch again. It hard to understand until you do it. Best of luck.
Wow great tutorial. I will definitely try this
Great! Let me know how it goes.
This is the first video I find explaining the layers etc. so well. Thank you! Is there something else I can use instead of the gel plate, because I'm a beginner and want to try it out before spending a lot of money. thanks
First off, thanks. As far as an alternate to gel plate, I'm sorry I do not know. I've seen some videos on that subject but didn't bother to watch. You can also make your own, supposedly.
This was helpful. Thanks for the teaching.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you very much for explaining the process. I sometimes get confused!
Don't we all. It took me awhile to get it.
I like that yellow green one came out pretty!!
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Thanks for another great video. The patience about letting it dry was helpful. I love the music, by the way.
Thanks. There has been no much negativity on this video because of the music. Can't please everyone. So I really appreciate to hear something nice.
Your videos are excellent!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and talents!!! Lovely😉👏🏻👏🏻😃👍🏼
My pleasure 😊
Love your work And the video was perfect on the pacing . I really like the music And I love how you explain everything.
Glad you enjoyed it! Not everyone likes the music. UGH. As they say...you can't please everyone. Thanks for commenting.
I love these even the ones you didn’t like. 😊
Thanks
This is a very informative video especially for those new to geli printing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Loved the prints
Thanks for your kind words.
Beautiful layers! Thanks for the great information!
Thanks for watching 😎
Very nice and well explained. Thank you so much.
I'm happy it helps.
Thanks for the artistic lesson! I agree about the music being annoying, it isn’t needed, we are watching for the art. Your voice and experience is plenty!
Thank you so much!
Thanks for the tips, still have problems with layers, nice color combinations!
😅If it helps, I usually play my TV with subtitles and really low…that solves the music problem!
Thanks.
Susan, I stumbled upon your channel and wanted to watch your demo on layers. First thing that caught my attention was the fact that you cut your own stencils with your Cricut. I’ve only managed to cut one stencil using a thin acetate and honestly had to pass it through 12 times! Do you mind sharing what material you use, the setting and number of passes/cuts? I’d be so appreciative! Liked and subscribed!
A couple of my videos have a link to the craft acetate I use. The video I posted a few weeks ago shows the settings you need
Enjoyed watching this video. Loved the results 😊
Thanks for watching.
Best explanation so far ! I get it !!!! Finally ! 🎉 thank you
I hope it helps you level up your work. I was thrilled when it finally made sense to me. Enjoy!
Hello! I loved your calm voice AND the music! Nice tips, but I have one question: Most of the videos I've see before say that we have to wait until the ink is dry to pull the paper out, and you do it while is still wet and it works perfectly. Does that means that I can choose when to pull the paper out (dry or wet) or is there a difference between these methods? Thanks for the video - I'm a new subscriber :)
I'll have to rewatch this video. I didn't realize I pull when wet. The paint should be dry and depending on the paint and your paper the time you wait is different. I use quick drying paint and thin paper so it may seem that I didn't wait for the paint to dry. But if I don't it doesn't work. Deli paper works very fast even with wet paint. I hope this makes sense.
@@SusanCliftonArtist Thank you so much for your attention! It made perfect sense what you wrote above, thanks again. Well... yes, you pull the paper out while the paint was still wet and you said 'I'm pulling while still wet, obviously' on 14:50 minutes. But, don't worry, please. It's ok. The results were great and I'm learning a great deal with you. God bless you 🙏
The time stamps 9:10 and 21:10 were my favorites! The color mix of that beautiful green in 9:10 were beautiful!! and 21:10 was my favorite!!!
As a watercolor mixed media artist who creates and sells alot of greeting cards but have yet to accomplish a large ,say a 14” x 20” painting. I love to include decoupage to my paintings or pencil sanding over stencils. I have just begun learning how to gel print. I have learned that you need to wait for most layers to dry before continuing. I’m curious if what you are doing on your videos are just for teaching or if you use those prints for specific crafts as well. I want to learn how to create a piece of art on canvas with gelli prints!! I’ve purchased an assortment of Amsterdam acrylic paints but see that you use golden. I have several golden and QOR products . Looks like I need to purchase some golden acrylics now, 🤪 . I have been an artist/crafter for 50 years now! Yes my mom started teaching me crafts at the age of 7. My dad actually build her ,her own craft supply room in our back yard! It was actually on our back porch so it was always covered. It was a 10’ x 10’ room! Just for supplies!!! Today she’s 84 and is making me a quilt for my electric twin bed! She’s amazing! I have Multiple Sclerosis and it has affected my left hand so I am now focusing on drawing and painting and selling all of my other craft supplies except of course anything that can produce a texture! lol . I’m looking forward to learning alot from you! God bless you and may your channel prosper ❣️
Sounds like art is therapeutic for you. Best of luck.
Thx so much. Love that technique. They are gorgeous 😅
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you for explaining it so clearly…. Great video…. Oh and by the way …. I LOVE the music ❤
Glad you liked it!
this was great, thank you. i loved those "masks" you did with Cricut.
Glad you like them! I'm now selling masks and stencils in my shop. Finally! Each month I will be adding more. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for explaining this so well!! You’ve helped me so much! ♥️
You are so welcome. I love doing these layered prints. 😎
Brilliant! Thank you now I understand the layers
You’re welcome 😊
Thank you soooo much for this! I’ve been struggling with this process.
I was too so I thought it was a video that was needed. Thanks for letting me know.
Thank you, yours advices will help me
Glad to hear that! Enjoy
Love your explanations...I'm in my 50s and enjoy the music. I don't enjoy the entitlement type comments...not the same thing as constructive criticism. Looking forward to watching your videos. Thanks for all the effort.
I've decided I no longer need to respond to the music comments. I did too many times. I guess some people have never made a mistake. I like the music in the sped up sections. Because without it the video goes flat. I appreciate hearing from someone who understands what I'm trying to do. Thanks.
Awesome!!! I use "Deli" paper for clean off paper. "Greeseproof" paper here in Australia. Thin and sturdy. Supermarket cheap. I just subscribed. I love your take on layers. I was transfixed. Thankyou so much for sharing yourself with the world.
Thanks for watching and welcome. I'm always looking for ideas. So please share. I've also been using Deli paper for pick up sheets. 😎
Great video. I really enjoyed your tutorial.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you I actually understand the process now!!😊
You’re welcome 😊