Brilliant idea to use scrapbook paper to transfer. I am just learning about gelli plates and this is a GREAT tutorial with lots of helpful explanation. Thank you!
Froyle, thank you for this. I have so many old photos from my mum's wartime RAF service and even an 1890s photo of her gran. Will have to do some serious editing on some of them, but what a fun rabbit hole to go down! I would love to end up with a modern image made from such old nostalgic family history. Here goes the next couple of months ☺
This is a great work.. I love it so much, It's an antique style of pictures, Easily takes me to the elsewhere I'm going to do this with one of my photos... Thank you for this, with all the support💐
I just found you recently here on YT, and I have been transformed! I did 3 collages last week in a different style, and now I’m ready to step higher! Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎨 I was a realistic painter for many years, but this is way more fun and expressive!
Great tips, Froyle. I haven't been able to successfully transfer an image YET. I don't have my own laser printer, so I'll collect a few images and test it out.
Looks great, however I haven't been able to do a successful trnsfer. Does the original image have to be on lazer printer , would ink jet printer work. w what type of comptuer print paper used?
Love your videos. I'm new to gelli printing and recall you mentioning (in another video) where you get your copyright free images online. Could you share again? Thank you.
I always love your art, and the information about your techniques! Funny comment about young people & actual photos - it would be funny to see what someone from the digital age thinks of the old family TINTYPES I have!!! 😂
what paints do you think work best for image transfer from laser copies? I have had alot of issues with liquitex, --so you think the golden fluid acrylics are better than the open? Or do you think the amsterdam standard series are best? Have you tried the essential royal and langnickel?---what is your feeling about best metallics? thanks for the feedback...
I have used Liquites basics and they work well, Golden, both full body & fluid. I haven't tried the others you mentioned. I think the amount of paint is more important than the brand, Not too much! Cheers Froyle
Bonjour to you! I haven’t actually tried it! There is no reason it won’t work, only that the canvas may not be as absorbent as paper or tissue. But you should definitely try it!! Maybe I should add it to my list to try! Happy creating! 😘 cheers Froyle
@@FroyleArt Thanks sharing your expertise I am an Art Therapist always interested in new ways to help my patients in this often abstract world. Your enthousiasm is contagious ! Have fun with your art!
Gelli Plates are reusable printing plates that let you make monoprints without a large, expensive press. They look and feel like gelatin plates but don't use animal-based gelatin. Gelli Plates come in a variety of sizes, and they're durable and long-lasting if cared for and stored properly. I love using them for printing because they are soft, easy to use, clean up and very durable. Here is the type I use -Gelli Arts 12 x 14” Gel Printing Plate - amzn.to/3LeKHlu Gelli Arts 5 x 7” - amzn.to/3vKXrY0 Gelli Arts 8 x 10”- amzn.to/3dbLMLP
@@FroyleArt I meant for like gray tones I do a lot of Screen Printing and if you convert it to half-tone dots where instead of Shades of Gray you just have all these micro dots to get more depth and shading
I've watched a lot of image transfer videos over the years and this is one of the most successful - you're a good teacher. :) Both the color laser machines and the black/white lasers are basically using the same technology, so your idea that the color copy works for you while the black/white doesn't makes me wonder if it's the paper used that is making the difference? I worked in a copy shop many moons ago, when digital copiers first came into their own. I remember that the paper used for the color copies was way better than that used for the black/white -- the surface was hardened (calendar rollers used) to an extent that it was less porous and it had coatings on the surface that the black/white paper didn't have. Have you tried transferring photos laser-copied onto photo paper yet? (lol.... the experiments never end, do they?)
Update: Just did a little research, where I learned that photo paper for inkjets likely wouldn't be a good idea, but that the glossy paper meant for laser copiers/printers might be the ticket. Still and all, the idea of using inkjet photo paper has begun to intrigue me-- it's properties must have some good uses, eh? :)
@@madhabitz I have a Lexmark monochrome laser printer and whether I use laser printer paper or regular printer paper, the image does not transfer to the gelli plate. I can do image transfer on a painting (with gloss medium) with my printed images, but not the gelli plate technique. So maybe the colour is important?
Update: after reading a comment further down from Froyle, I tried printing multiple times. Twice didn't work, but 3 times did work - on regular copy paper. So it may not be colour, but how thick the ink is on the paper.
I haven't tried it on fabric, that would depend on the paint you use and the types of fabric, I think? Absorbency would be important. It doesn't work well with ink jet printing at home, it can work with a laser home printer, but I have heard you sometimes need to run the print through twice, to enable it to transfer. It needs the toner to repel the paint so it will stick to the gel plate. I use colour laser copy from my local office shop & I have found this to work the best!
It’s your print copy. Try somewhere else to get it printed or if you are at home run it through the printer twice. You have to build up the toner on the print 👍🏼 watch my latest video all about this subject 😍 cheers!
Wow. Didn’t actually expect a response to and older video. Thank you! I actually use a local print shop for my other projects. I’ll take the photos to them and tell them what you recommend. Thanks!
You could try it, but I don’t think it will work. The print will just suck up your paint. It’s the toner in the laser print, it resists the paint so it sticks to the gel plate & creates the transfer 👍🏼 cheers Froyle
@@FroyleArt Thanks for your reply. As there is nowhere near me where I can get laser prints, I shall try my ink jet printer. I'll let you know how it goes.
thank you so much. i've been trying to figure this out!!
Happy creating! 😘 cheers
Brilliant idea to use scrapbook paper to transfer. I am just learning about gelli plates and this is a GREAT tutorial with lots of helpful explanation. Thank you!
Wonderful! 😍 Happy creating, cheers
Froyle, thank you for this. I have so many old photos from my mum's wartime RAF service and even an 1890s photo of her gran. Will have to do some serious editing on some of them, but what a fun rabbit hole to go down! I would love to end up with a modern image made from such old nostalgic family history. Here goes the next couple of months ☺
Make sure you get good quality laser copies, happy creating, cheers
@@FroyleArt Thanks for that tip, I shall do that ❤️ from Scotland 🏴
Fantastic video.
This is a great work.. I love it so much, It's an antique style of pictures, Easily takes me to the elsewhere
I'm going to do this with one of my photos...
Thank you for this, with all the support💐
Happy creating! 😘 cheers
Very helpful guidance and your Aunty Dawn print is beautiful
Thank you 😘 it is so much fun, I just love it!
Fabulous information & fabulous result, thanks so much for sharing!
My pleasure 😘
Love you, Froyle!! You are SO FUN as well as so well verse. You are a great teacher!!
Thank you so much! 😘👍🏼 cheers Froyle
Thank you so much! Very informative!
Thank you! 😘 Happy creating! Cheers!
Great advice on the colour technique!! Love the prints. Thanks for sharing. XXB
My pleasure, all the best, Cheers Froyle
I just found you recently here on YT, and I have been transformed! I did 3 collages last week in a different style, and now I’m ready to step higher! Thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎨 I was a realistic painter for many years, but this is way more fun and expressive!
Haha! Yes I think so! Liberation! Woohoo! Thanks for joking me, happy creating! 👍🏼😘
thank you, I sure will try this
Please do! All the best, Cheers Froyle
Great tips, Froyle. I haven't been able to successfully transfer an image YET. I don't have my own laser printer, so I'll collect a few images and test it out.
All the best with your creative adventures, cheers Froyle
Looks great, however I haven't been able to do a successful trnsfer. Does the original image have to be on lazer printer , would ink jet printer work. w
what type of comptuer print paper used?
It has to be a laser print, I have the images printed at my local office shop on standard paper, in colour! Cheers Froyle
Can you do the transfer directly with Matt medium?
Yes, do you mean rubbing the paper off the back?
Love your videos. I'm new to gelli printing and recall you mentioning (in another video) where you get your copyright free images online. Could you share again? Thank you.
I like unspash.com but there are a few royalty free websites you can use 👍🏼 all the best with your creative adventures 😘 cheers Froyle
Thank you so much, I just bookmarked it.
Hi from Luxembourg,IT is amazing what you make ohne gelli.One question i habe...How Do you make IT on canvas after the print?
I glue the print onto canvas with matte gel medium 👍🏼 easy! Cheers Froyle
I always love your art, and the information about your techniques!
Funny comment about young people & actual photos - it would be funny to see what someone from the digital age thinks of the old family TINTYPES I have!!!
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Haha! Right!!! All the best, Cheers Froyle
what paints do you think work best for image transfer from laser copies? I have had alot of issues with liquitex, --so you think the golden fluid acrylics are better than the open? Or do you think the amsterdam standard series are best? Have you tried the essential royal and langnickel?---what is your feeling about best metallics? thanks for the feedback...
I have used Liquites basics and they work well, Golden, both full body & fluid. I haven't tried the others you mentioned. I think the amount of paint is more important than the brand, Not too much! Cheers Froyle
How long exactly between print placement, rubbing, and peel?
Straight away, print down on wet paint, rub for 10-15 sec, pull up print 👍🏼 cheers
if anyone has never told you are amazing
Oh thank you so much! 😘 You made my day!!! 😍
Bonjour joyful lady … can I transfer photos to a canvas ? Thanks for answering my request… from Montreal
Bonjour to you! I haven’t actually tried it! There is no reason it won’t work, only that the canvas may not be as absorbent as paper or tissue. But you should definitely try it!! Maybe I should add it to my list to try! Happy creating! 😘 cheers Froyle
@@FroyleArt Thanks sharing your expertise
I am an Art Therapist always interested in new ways to help my patients in this often abstract world. Your enthousiasm is contagious ! Have fun with your art!
What kind of paper you used to print the photo? And what type of printer? Laser?
Colour laser copy on standard paper from an office shop 👍🏼 cheers!
Brilliant! Now I know what I’m doing wrong!
Fantastic! I hope this really helps you! Cheers Froyle
Should vintage cityscapes work with ?
Would Vintage Cityscapes work with this , thanks so much very informative.
It all depends on your image. It must have strong contrast, good light & dark areas & be a colour laser copy 👍🏼 Happy creating, cheers
Will this work if printed out on a ink jet printer?
No, you need good quality colour laser prints 👍🏼cheers Froyle
Hi, what is the geoplate please?
Gelli Plates are reusable printing plates that let you make monoprints without a large, expensive press. They look and feel like gelatin plates but don't use animal-based gelatin. Gelli Plates come in a variety of sizes, and they're durable and long-lasting if cared for and stored properly.
I love using them for printing because they are soft, easy to use, clean up and very durable. Here is the type I use -Gelli Arts 12 x 14” Gel Printing Plate - amzn.to/3LeKHlu
Gelli Arts 5 x 7” - amzn.to/3vKXrY0
Gelli Arts 8 x 10”- amzn.to/3dbLMLP
Have you attempted photo images with lots of halftone dots
No I dont think so? Have you? What do you mean? 🤗
@@FroyleArt I meant for like gray tones I do a lot of Screen Printing and if you convert it to half-tone dots where instead of Shades of Gray you just have all these micro dots to get more depth and shading
Genia !!!
Thank you🥰
So much fun! 😘
I've watched a lot of image transfer videos over the years and this is one of the most successful - you're a good teacher. :)
Both the color laser machines and the black/white lasers are basically using the same technology, so your idea that the color copy works for you while the black/white doesn't makes me wonder if it's the paper used that is making the difference?
I worked in a copy shop many moons ago, when digital copiers first came into their own. I remember that the paper used for the color copies was way better than that used for the black/white -- the surface was hardened (calendar rollers used) to an extent that it was less porous and it had coatings on the surface that the black/white paper didn't have. Have you tried transferring photos laser-copied onto photo paper yet? (lol.... the experiments never end, do they?)
Update: Just did a little research, where I learned that photo paper for inkjets likely wouldn't be a good idea, but that the glossy paper meant for laser copiers/printers might be the ticket. Still and all, the idea of using inkjet photo paper has begun to intrigue me-- it's properties must have some good uses, eh? :)
@@madhabitz I have a Lexmark monochrome laser printer and whether I use laser printer paper or regular printer paper, the image does not transfer to the gelli plate. I can do image transfer on a painting (with gloss medium) with my printed images, but not the gelli plate technique. So maybe the colour is important?
Update: after reading a comment further down from Froyle, I tried printing multiple times. Twice didn't work, but 3 times did work - on regular copy paper. So it may not be colour, but how thick the ink is on the paper.
@@kathydick8796 Thank you for your input and the update you provided - it's all good input that helps everyone. :)
Can you use fabric instead of paper? And can you use a print from home printer?
I haven't tried it on fabric, that would depend on the paint you use and the types of fabric, I think? Absorbency would be important. It doesn't work well with ink jet printing at home, it can work with a laser home printer, but I have heard you sometimes need to run the print through twice, to enable it to transfer. It needs the toner to repel the paint so it will stick to the gel plate. I use colour laser copy from my local office shop & I have found this to work the best!
What kind of paper are the photos printed on? Does that matter? Glossy, Matt?
You need good quality laser prints on standard paper 👍🏼 I get them from my local office shop 😍 cheers!
@@FroyleArt thank you! Can’t wait to try this - supplies will arrive in a few days👍
Coming late to the game but when I try this none of the painters stays on the gelli plate. It all comes off on the laser print. Any ideas?
It’s your print copy. Try somewhere else to get it printed or if you are at home run it through the printer twice. You have to build up the toner on the print 👍🏼 watch my latest video all about this subject 😍 cheers!
Wow. Didn’t actually expect a response to and older video. Thank you! I actually use a local print shop for my other projects. I’ll take the photos to them and tell them what you recommend. Thanks!
awsome
So much fun! 😘 cheers
I'm just wondering why this doesn't work with ink jet printers?
You could try it, but I don’t think it will work. The print will just suck up your paint. It’s the toner in the laser print, it resists the paint so it sticks to the gel plate & creates the transfer 👍🏼 cheers Froyle
@@FroyleArt Thanks for your reply. As there is nowhere near me where I can get laser prints, I shall try my ink jet printer. I'll let you know how it goes.
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So much fun! 😘 cheers
I just tried glossy laser paper and had no success getting my photo to transfer. I’m thoroughly disappointed. Wasted twenty dollars on that paper.
Was it printed on a home laser printer or commercial?
@@FroyleArt home laser printer.
Maybe I need to try Amsterdam paints. Regular craft paint is not working.