Thank you for this video. I am sharing my limited knowledge in a class at our Senior Center. The box of gelli plates of 12 pieces are 6x6 squares. This is very helpful as I have given them all your website name to watch for better readiness in learning this medium. Your style is different than most and your instructions are clear.
I love your channel. From the beginning, I knew I'd never do large prints. However, I do have a 6x6. And you have inspired me that I can enjoy your techniques on a small gel plate. You are a genius.
The biggest “aha” to me in this session is printing the 6x6 on 8.5x11 paper.i always cut down to a square…but this looks great and I think it would look very interesting framed that way. Thank you as always Fulton.
Idea-Stick the gelli plate on the paper you've drawn with the margins you prefer. Flip the paper over with gelli plate on it. Set the paper in the mini placement tool and let the gelli plate land/stick to your plexiglass table top. Then pull the paper off. I think your gelli plate will be where you want, with the margins you drew on the paper. I think so, hope it works?!
Love these! Since you asked: When I print to my small plates, including the 6 x 6, I tape a piece of the paper I'm printing on to the bottom of a clear piece of 1/2"-thick acrylic. Then I place the plate on the top of the acrylic positioned where I want the print to appear. In addition to making registration easy (sometimes I use the tool, sometimes I don't need it and just eyeball it at this small size), I can move the acrylic around my desktop to get a better angle for mark variety.
I love the miniature Dekooning! he was big on pinks and greens at times certainly! These worked out very well, the registration tool is a super addition to the tool box. Double yes to making small prints as studies for larger paintings! Pps so much so I ve ordered a Gelli Arts 6x6. (Well I've seen their products here)Just need to order some paper now! Though I've got some heavy cartridge here. That'll do meantime. Thanks as ever for the inspiration. ❤
The 6x6 is a nice plate to work with! Love your results. I think I like the first one best though. It is a good size for paint pens as well. Thanks for another fun video.
Go ahead and do it your way. For me it makes no difference if the print is aligned or not because I cut the best parts and sei it in a mat and then frame the peice. I generally frame 11x14,12x12, 8x8, 8x10 frame. I am however learning a great deal from you as regards to application, layering, stencils vs masks & color etc. Thanks for all you do!
I often use origami paper on this size gel plate -- it's light, inexpensive takes paint well and is sufficiently strong. Learning and experimenting with this small gel plate uses less paint.
Ja, das wollte ich auch mal sagen: ich kann Sie sehr gut verstehen, denn Sie haben eine wunderbare deutliche Aussprache! Und Sie reden nicht ununterbrochen. Das macht es so angenehm Ihnen zu folgen. Thank you so much! ❤
Hi Fulton. You mentioned that you have been unable to find a brayer small than your "baby" one. I have a 0.4 inch one, red rubber roller and wooden handle. It came in a set of three, (the other two are 0.8 inch and 1.2 inch.) I have seen the set on eBay just now. at £13.70 (a little over $18). You should be able to find them in the US. I hope this helps.
It’s from Gelli Arts. You can get it online, or hobby stores like Michaels. I got mine at JoAnn Fabrics in the art section (check for coupons; I got it with a 60% savings)
I am highly biased towards silkscreen as an ideal ink delivery system for fabric because that was my training in printmaking school. I am not sure if the result will be as effective and clear with a gelli plate. You could try small batches, however, just to satisfy your curiosity.
Thank you for this video. I am sharing my limited knowledge in a class at our Senior Center. The box of gelli plates of 12 pieces are 6x6 squares. This is very helpful as I have given them all your website name to watch for better readiness in learning this medium. Your style is different than most and your instructions are clear.
thanks so much for promoting my channel! Glad to be of help, especially to seniors.
You're very welcome!
I love your channel. From the beginning, I knew I'd never do large prints. However, I do have a 6x6. And you have inspired me that I can enjoy your techniques on a small gel plate. You are a genius.
Thank you! You are a wonderful teacher and your work inspires me 💜
Oh, I just loved this video! Remember the mid-century, avocado green-colored appliances? 😄You turned that ugly duckling into a swan!
The biggest “aha” to me in this session is printing the 6x6 on 8.5x11 paper.i always cut down to a square…but this looks great and I think it would look very interesting framed that way. Thank you as always Fulton.
Love the small format. Helps the rest of us get ideas.😊
Idea-Stick the gelli plate on the paper you've drawn with the margins you prefer. Flip the paper over with gelli plate on it. Set the paper in the mini placement tool and let the gelli plate land/stick to your plexiglass table top. Then pull the paper off. I think your gelli plate will be where you want, with the margins you drew on the paper. I think so, hope it works?!
That technique works so easy for me with these smaller gel plates. Saves me a lot of time.
Love these!
Since you asked: When I print to my small plates, including the 6 x 6, I tape a piece of the paper I'm printing on to the bottom of a clear piece of 1/2"-thick acrylic. Then I place the plate on the top of the acrylic positioned where I want the print to appear. In addition to making registration easy (sometimes I use the tool, sometimes I don't need it and just eyeball it at this small size), I can move the acrylic around my desktop to get a better angle for mark variety.
thanks Fulton. Lovely collection and the transformation print very successful.
Nice collage work Fulton ! Gettin your kix on a six by six !
I love the miniature Dekooning! he was big on pinks and greens at times certainly! These worked out very well, the registration tool is a super addition to the tool box. Double yes to making small prints as studies for larger paintings! Pps so much so I ve ordered a Gelli Arts 6x6. (Well I've seen their products here)Just need to order some paper now! Though I've got some heavy cartridge here. That'll do meantime. Thanks as ever for the inspiration. ❤
The 6x6 is a nice plate to work with! Love your results. I think I like the first one best though. It is a good size for paint pens as well. Thanks for another fun video.
Go ahead and do it your way. For me it makes no difference if the print is aligned or not because I cut the best parts and sei it in a mat and then frame the peice. I generally frame 11x14,12x12, 8x8, 8x10 frame. I am however learning a great deal from you as regards to application, layering, stencils vs masks & color etc. Thanks for all you do!
More wonderful mini prints 😍
I often use origami paper on this size gel plate -- it's light, inexpensive takes paint well and is sufficiently strong. Learning and experimenting with this small gel plate uses less paint.
❤Thank you.
Merci pour vos explications...j'arrive à les comprendre malgré mon anglais très insuffisant
Ja, das wollte ich auch mal sagen: ich kann Sie sehr gut verstehen, denn Sie haben eine wunderbare deutliche Aussprache! Und Sie reden nicht ununterbrochen. Das macht es so angenehm Ihnen zu folgen. Thank you so much! ❤
Hi Fulton. You mentioned that you have been unable to find a brayer small than your "baby" one. I have a 0.4 inch one, red rubber roller and wooden handle. It came in a set of three, (the other two are 0.8 inch and 1.2 inch.) I have seen the set on eBay just now. at £13.70 (a little over $18). You should be able to find them in the US. I hope this helps.
Where did you get your little placement tool?
gelliarts.com also available on Amazon
It’s from Gelli Arts. You can get it online, or hobby stores like Michaels. I got mine at JoAnn Fabrics in the art section (check for coupons; I got it with a 60% savings)
Random thought here, Fulton.
Do you think silkscreen ink could be used on a gelli plate to print artwork on cotton clothing?
I am highly biased towards silkscreen as an ideal ink delivery system for fabric because that was my training in printmaking school. I am not sure if the result will be as effective and clear with a gelli plate. You could try small batches, however, just to satisfy your curiosity.