Art For Everyone: Optimist Inks on the Gel Plate
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Welcome to my art tutorial channel! 🎨 In this video, we’ll dive into the beautiful world of printmaking by showing you how to use Optimist Shellac Inks on a gel plate. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this step-by-step guide will help you create stunning prints with ease.
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In this video, you will learn:
1. Materials Needed: A quick overview of all the supplies you’ll need to get started, including Optimist Shellac Inks, gel plates, brayers, and paper.
2. Setting Up Your Workspace: Tips for preparing your workspace to ensure a smooth and enjoyable printing experience.
3. Applying Shellac Inks: Techniques for evenly applying the shellac inks onto the gel plate.
4. Creating Your First Print: A detailed demonstration on how to make your first print, including tips on pressure and paper placement.
5. Experimenting with Layers: How to layer different colors and textures to add depth and complexity to your prints.
🖌️ Materials Used:
Optimist Shellac Inks
Gel Plate (various sizes)
Brayers (rollers)
High-quality printmaking paper and printer paper
Round tip ball point pen
Stencils and textures (optional)
💡 Tips for Success:
Ensure your workspace is well-ventilated when working with shellac inks.
Practice on smaller gel plates before moving to larger prints.
Experiment with different textures and stencils to create unique effects.
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Music Credits:
Intro Music: Sand In Hand by Motion Array
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I love watching your videos. You are very knowledgeable, innovative and easy to understand.
Glad you like them! And thank you for being here xoxo
Pretty fascinating! To create the barrier layer.
It really is!
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Thanks so much for this demonstration.I was curious about these inks.
Glad it was helpful!
Lovely prints, the whole process is really cool and love the watercolor effect. Eager to see more!
More to come!
I have to admit, I'm not likely to invest in the Optimist inks. However, I have been curious about them so I appreciate you sharing what you're doing. I do have some really pretty Sennelier shellac inks. That isolation layer is giving me all kinds of ideas for other things to try as well.
I hope it works for you!
This was great, Jane! Thanks so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love these inks! I liked your demo very much. thanks Jane.
Thanks so much!
Wonderful video. As a gel printer I appreciate your tips for using these inks. I’m still on the fence about purchasing these. I wondered could you use a gloss medium instead of the matte medium?
I don't see why not.
Awesome 🎉 Have you tried it on fabric and does it launder?
That's up next!
Can you do this technique just with acrylic paints?
yes! Let the first image layer dry and then you can "reverse paint" directly onto the plate with acrylic, no need to add the matte medium layer first.