I bought 2 gel plates. One was a Gelli brand plate, and the other was a different brand that I can't remember. It was cheaper than the Gelli brand. I stored them for several years, and just got them back out. The "brand x" was so dry, the paper immediately stuck to it. I treated it with baby oil and then washed it with soap and water. It printed 2 pieces of paper and then the papers stuck to it again. I took out the Gelli brand and, it printed perfectly with no issues. I'm not representing the Gelli brand, but I will always buy that brand from here on out. You get what you pay for.
That is good to know.. thanks for sharing.. as I have only used the Gelli Arts and the Gel Press brands.. after several years, they are still going strong!
Your video is so very helpful! Great for beginners! I received a gelli plate as a gift and have been learning about it before breaking it open. Really appreciate the storage info! ❤
Leanna thanks! Yeah, there is a lot going on in the gel plate world, its been fun experimenting with all the tools, paints, inks, etc. It can get a little overwhelming.
Do you need everything that hit the market. I look some unbelievable artist that make wonders with one plate and 4 basic paint. Be creative yise your imagination.
Thx for the video. What can you do if your gel plate dries out? When I do an image resist, the image does not transfer to the plate. I did not store my gel plate properly. thx again.
I would add mineral oil or you can use what I use which is the Dina Wakley Gel Plate conditioner amzn.to/3XHNw16 (this is an Amazon affiliate link). As for the image transfers; I find that the high quality magazines work best for a "clearer transfer" (the expensive ones). However, I have gotten some great prints from those postcards you get in the mail (i.e. junk mail) th-cam.com/video/gNj4YEAnscg/w-d-xo.html I will however, have plans on creating an image transfer video sometime this year. 😀
Hi Kathy, I bought mine from Ranger Ink rangerink.com/collections/gel-plate/products/new-gel-plate-storage-tin?variant=1741395427349 but they seem to be out of stock at the moment.
OK so you do keep and use those thin pieces of mylar again, and then put the plate in the clamshell. I saved them because I wasn’t sure. The clamshell is non-porous and seemed the same to me as the mylar sheet that came with the plate so I wasn’t sure. 👍
@angelwings7930 What I'm showing around that time mark is how mylar or acetate or anything touching your plate could cause air bubbles or indents over time on your plate. I personally use the baking pans, and the gel plate tins towards the end of the video to store my plates. A few air bubbles or tiny ones don't bother me, but it may bother other people. I personally do not recommend putting the mylar/acetate back on the gel plates.
Hello Miss Sherry! Thanks for a GREAT video How To! I'm wondering about the gel plate storage tins you showed at the end, and then turned them on edge to store them! Does the tin fit them so snugly that they cannot sag and give way to gravity?!
Thanks Deb! I personally have not had any issues with my gel plates sagging when they are stored like a book in the tins. As with anything humidity/ no humidity, where you live in the country always affects things. I would recommend you try it and see how it works for you. Please let me know how it goes, I would be interested in hearing about your experience.
🌞Hi Deb! - I thought I would check in with you and see how the tins worked out for you and to let you know that I am doing some research to grow my channel with my subscribers in mind. I would love to pick your brain and in turn you can pick mine to, it would be Fun. Is that something you would be interested in?
I store my large gell plate in plastic container that it came with plate. That I use for almost 4. 5 years. It close perfectly. Now I didn't use my plate for some time so I feal that is little bit dray. I find a video from favorite artist that make wonders with sumi inks and acrilic paint. She use ordinary baby oil. So I tray and it work like magic. Looks like I bouth my plate yesterday. Be creative, be artist and not horder of staff that you probably never use. Wiss you all the best lets creative juice 1floing.
How is storing in the tin different from the original plastic? I just use the acetate sheets and clamshell to put mine in....but I do get the bubbles. Tfs
Hi Primrose - When you store in the tin, the top of the tin doesn't touch the top of your gel plate therefore, it eliminates getting bubbles or indentations on your plate.
Hi again ! Looked in your product list but didn’t see a recommended brand craft mat. What size is the one in this video ? It looks like a good size. What type of craft mat is best ? I see on Amazon they’re described as “self healing”, or silicone, etc. Thanks very much.
Hi AngelWings!😀! Hope you are doing well.. I just saw this comment. I use the *Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet* 15x18ins. I looked up on amazon. Hope that helps
@@RatchetUpYourArt Hi, ok thanks very much. 😊. PS - I looked it up on Amazon and closest thing to it (visually) is a plain beige mat by Ranger. It probably works the same though.
That is a great question! Since I only use gel plates that are manufactured; I don't know the answer. However, I say try it and see it it extends the life of your gel plate. Please let know how it works out.
Five to six years ago I bought several sizes of gel plates Geli brand but never used them , last week a decided to use them but when I opened the clam shell there was white spots on all three in different areas around the edges and on the middle at first I thought it was mould so wiped them with a wet wipe on closer inspection the spots had eaten into the geli itself. Have you any advice about what to do, can I still use them?
@sallyrose3384 hi Sally, I have never heard of this situation.. my advice is to contact the manufacturer and see what they tell you.. in the meantime, I am going to investigate to see if I can find any information. I have had my gel plate for years.. at least 9 years and haven't ran into this issue. I have both of the most popular kinds.. please let me know what you find out. Until then, Thank you for watching my videos 🙏
@@RatchetUpYourArt thanks for your reply, I did wonder about contacting them but as I bought them a while ago wasn’t sure wether to. They was quite expensive when I got them the round 4” was 17 pounds and the 3x5 was 15 haven’t got a price on the 8x10 but they are still expensive to replace. Will take your advice ☺️ thanks
When I have put them in the tins, they have not slid down.. there have been no issues from storing them on their side in the part of the country where I live. I do store my larger ones flat. I don't recall where manufacturers stated they had to be stored flat... vs. On their sides, however, I do know if anything is pushing on top or under them it will create an indention into the plate..
Please let me know below if you have other questions about how to store and take care of your gel plates. Or tell me what is your favorite gel plate!
I bought 2 gel plates. One was a Gelli brand plate, and the other was a different brand that I can't remember. It was cheaper than the Gelli brand. I stored them for several years, and just got them back out. The "brand x" was so dry, the paper immediately stuck to it. I treated it with baby oil and then washed it with soap and water. It printed 2 pieces of paper and then the papers stuck to it again. I took out the Gelli brand and, it printed perfectly with no issues. I'm not representing the Gelli brand, but I will always buy that brand from here on out. You get what you pay for.
That is good to know.. thanks for sharing.. as I have only used the Gelli Arts and the Gel Press brands.. after several years, they are still going strong!
Very informative! Newbie here! ❤
It worked! The bubbles disappeared! Thank you for sharing this informative video! Happy 4th of July!
I am so glad it worked for you! I hope you had a great 4thof July as well!
Yay, glad i found you. Just purchased my first plate. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for subscribing; please let me know if you have any questions along the way 🙂
Thank you for making these tutorials. They are excellent 👏
You're very welcome! I am glad you liked them
Your video is so very helpful! Great for beginners! I received a gelli plate as a gift and have been learning about it before breaking it open. Really appreciate the storage info! ❤
Thank you for all the helpful info!
Your welcome 😀
Here’s my other thumb! 👍🏻New territory for me, I love it!!! Thank you🤗
Yay! Thank you! Let me know if I can be of any assistance 🌞
Un grand merci pour ces précieux conseils!!!
"Thank you very much for these valuable tips".... I am so glad it was very helpful
Wow I love that textured plate!!! So interesting!!
Pepper Ann those are the Gel Press Impressibles, I will have a video coming out soon on those.
Gosh.. I really haven't kept up with the new products in the art world.. I had no idea they had so many gel plates now!! Great info!!
Leanna thanks! Yeah, there is a lot going on in the gel plate world, its been fun experimenting with all the tools, paints, inks, etc. It can get a little overwhelming.
Do you need everything that hit the market. I look some unbelievable artist that make wonders with one plate and 4 basic paint. Be creative yise your imagination.
Thanks for the info on removing air bubbles. I don’t like them so bought a new plate. Kept the old one though so I’ll try your technique.
Let me know how it works.. 🙂
Were you able to get rid of the air bubbles?
@@margorudder6781 I haven’t tried yet lol. Thanks for the reminder!
Very nice video
Thanks!
Thx for the video. What can you do if your gel plate dries out? When I do an image resist, the image does not transfer to the plate. I did not store my gel plate properly. thx again.
I would add mineral oil or you can use what I use which is the Dina Wakley Gel Plate conditioner amzn.to/3XHNw16 (this is an Amazon affiliate link). As for the image transfers; I find that the high quality magazines work best for a "clearer transfer" (the expensive ones). However, I have gotten some great prints from those postcards you get in the mail (i.e. junk mail) th-cam.com/video/gNj4YEAnscg/w-d-xo.html I will however, have plans on creating an image transfer video sometime this year. 😀
Hi Tompower! - I thought I would check in with you to see how your gel plate is holding up!
Baby oil worked well for me!
Link to hinged 8 x 10 metal tin. Couldn’t find it. Thanks!
Hi Kathy, I bought mine from Ranger Ink rangerink.com/collections/gel-plate/products/new-gel-plate-storage-tin?variant=1741395427349 but they seem to be out of stock at the moment.
OK so you do keep and use those thin pieces of mylar again, and then put the plate in the clamshell. I saved them because I wasn’t sure. The clamshell is non-porous and seemed the same to me as the mylar sheet that came with the plate so I wasn’t sure. 👍
I toss both of mine like the manufacturers' state, but other artists may not.
@@RatchetUpYourArt I thought I saw you put them back on the plate ?
@@RatchetUpYourArt Yes around 2:17 on the video. Only I said Mylar but it’s acetate.
@angelwings7930 What I'm showing around that time mark is how mylar or acetate or anything touching your plate could cause air bubbles or indents over time on your plate. I personally use the baking pans, and the gel plate tins towards the end of the video to store my plates. A few air bubbles or tiny ones don't bother me, but it may bother other people. I personally do not recommend putting the mylar/acetate back on the gel plates.
@@RatchetUpYourArt Oh ok thank you so much. I got confused.
Hello Miss Sherry! Thanks for a GREAT video How To! I'm wondering about the gel plate storage tins you showed at the end, and then turned them on edge to store them! Does the tin fit them so snugly that they cannot sag and give way to gravity?!
Thanks Deb! I personally have not had any issues with my gel plates sagging when they are stored like a book in the tins. As with anything humidity/ no humidity, where you live in the country always affects things. I would recommend you try it and see how it works for you. Please let me know how it goes, I would be interested in hearing about your experience.
🌞Hi Deb! - I thought I would check in with you and see how the tins worked out for you and to let you know that I am doing some research to grow my channel with my subscribers in mind. I would love to pick your brain and in turn you can pick mine to, it would be Fun. Is that something you would be interested in?
I store my large gell plate in plastic container that it came with plate. That I use for almost 4. 5 years. It close perfectly. Now I didn't use my plate for some time so I feal that is little bit dray. I find a video from favorite artist that make wonders with sumi inks and acrilic paint. She use ordinary baby oil. So I tray and it work like magic. Looks like I bouth my plate yesterday. Be creative, be artist and not horder of staff that you probably never use. Wiss you all the best lets creative juice 1floing.
How is storing in the tin different from the original plastic? I just use the acetate sheets and clamshell to put mine in....but I do get the bubbles. Tfs
Hi Primrose - When you store in the tin, the top of the tin doesn't touch the top of your gel plate therefore, it eliminates getting bubbles or indentations on your plate.
I use the tins and don’t get air bubbles. Never thought about it until now.
Hi again ! Looked in your product list but didn’t see a recommended brand craft mat.
What size is the one in this video ? It looks like a good size.
What type of craft mat is best ? I see on Amazon they’re described as “self healing”, or silicone, etc.
Thanks very much.
Hi AngelWings!😀! Hope you are doing well.. I just saw this comment. I use the *Ranger Non-Stick Craft Sheet* 15x18ins. I looked up on amazon. Hope that helps
@@RatchetUpYourArt
Hi, ok thanks very much. 😊.
PS - I looked it up on Amazon and closest thing to it (visually) is a plain beige mat by Ranger. It probably works the same though.
Can I stored it in the freezer ? Mine was homemade so does gel plates would break if I put it in the freezer or refrigerator?
That is a great question! Since I only use gel plates that are manufactured; I don't know the answer. However, I say try it and see it it extends the life of your gel plate. Please let know how it works out.
Five to six years ago I bought several sizes of gel plates Geli brand but never used them , last week a decided to use them but when I opened the clam shell there was white spots on all three in different areas around the edges and on the middle at first I thought it was mould so wiped them with a wet wipe on closer inspection the spots had eaten into the geli itself. Have you any advice about what to do, can I still use them?
@sallyrose3384 hi Sally, I have never heard of this situation.. my advice is to contact the manufacturer and see what they tell you.. in the meantime, I am going to investigate to see if I can find any information. I have had my gel plate for years.. at least 9 years and haven't ran into this issue. I have both of the most popular kinds.. please let me know what you find out. Until then, Thank you for watching my videos 🙏
@@RatchetUpYourArt thanks for your reply, I did wonder about contacting them but as I bought them a while ago wasn’t sure wether to. They was quite expensive when I got them the round 4” was 17 pounds and the 3x5 was 15 haven’t got a price on the 8x10 but they are still expensive to replace. Will take your advice ☺️ thanks
just ordered a 16x20 Gel Plate, Looking forward to working so big, but jeez, what am I going to store it in? Anyone? Looking for ideas! tia!
I bought a really large flat baking pan from Amazon in preparation of when I buy the 16x20. Similar to the one in the video for the 12x14.
@@RatchetUpYourArt thanx ! I'll look for that, but could you find a cover too? And flat storage that big is going to be a bit of a challenge...
I thought the manufacturer said they had to be stored flat. Is that not true?
When I have put them in the tins, they have not slid down.. there have been no issues from storing them on their side in the part of the country where I live. I do store my larger ones flat. I don't recall where manufacturers stated they had to be stored flat... vs. On their sides, however, I do know if anything is pushing on top or under them it will create an indention into the plate..
I wonder why you didn’t mention the 9” x 11” gel plate? I’m new to this so maybe it wasn’t available when you made this video.
There are so many sizes and shapes now. I have a new Gel plate that is 16x20. I will be creating a video about that one soon.
Air bubbles don’t do anything bad, at least for me.