Your art is so effortless looking, but I know from experience how hard that is to achieve (believe you me, it’s a daily struggle!). Every vid I watch, I learn something new and it keeps me inspired to make new things. Collage art/ surrealism/ abstract is such a nebulous style, and your ideas just scratch a certain itch that I’ve never seen from any other artist on the internet. Just wanted to say thanks for all the tips and inspiration!
Hey Mark, I've said it before and I'll say it again: I have loads of German sixties' papers and magazines, and at least 10 of those photo magazines (have featured them in a couple of videos too). If you want, I'll gladly send you a few. This video blows my mind again, please keep on sharing your wonderful designs and prints...cheers from Berlin! 🙋🏻♀🎨🙏🏼
Good to remember that a laser copy is made of plastic toner and the magazine is conventional solvent based ink. The plastic in the acrylics is bonding differently. Bet you already knew that. Love your work regardless!
Love when you send a video our way- this one is great! So cool to see you layer so many of the things you've done individually before. It really works. I also appreciate the glue stick idea with tissue paper. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Mark! I've only been following you for about a month and I just want to say that you inspire me so much. Your way of sharing the art making process is very close to me. Few people on YT have such an honest and sweet presence. And at the same time, you have a really original approach and skills as an artist. Just wanted to say thanks!
I’ve been working on a method for Inkjet gel transfer. Sorry for the novel, but it requires a few specific steps. The results have become quite impressive though, so well worth the extra bit of work.. 1. Apply a thin layer of clear acrylic medium to a gel plate. Allow to dry completely. A glossy, smooth finish on the dry acrylic layer will transfer the most detail. 2. Print artwork onto wax paper (both B&W and color inks will transfer). I’m currently using a roll of Cut-Rite wax paper taped to printer paper. Any surfaces that don’t absorb the ink but don’t form visible droplets will work though. If the ink still smears a minute or two after printing you’re on the right track. 3. Apply the inked waxed paper immediately, or wait a few seconds to let the wet ink dry slightly - this may reduce smearing. Do not rub!! The ink is wet and will smear between the gel and wax paper. Use the least amount of pressure as possible, just enough to make contact. If you are using transparent wax paper you will notice that the ink becomes much darker when it makes contact with the acrylic media on the gel plate. 4. Let the gel/ink/wax sandwich set for at least 5 - 10 minutes, then remove the wax paper carefully - it will still be slightly wet and smear if you touch it. If working correctly nearly all the ink will remain on the acrylic layer. 5. Allow the transferred ink to dry thoroughly. The printer ink may feel dry to the touch but may still smear when rolling more paint on to it. For a better seal, or to speed up the process you can use spray on clear acrylic. This should seal the ink and protect it from subsequent paint layers. Notes. 1. Small bubbles will cause the wet ink to pool between the clear acrylic and wax paper. If you try to push them out, it will only smear the artwork. I try to start the wax paper on one edge of the gel plate and work it across to reduce the air gaps. 2. You don’t need much ink. Having too much ink will make it smear more easily. A thin or plain paper setting on inkjet printers uses the least amount of ink. Glossy settings use the most ink. 3. I’ve been able to transfer quite fine details, and full tonal ranges using this method. Say good by to half-tone transfers - unless you just want that look :)
Challenge accepted!!!! This is partly why posting on YT has been so rewarding - it starts interesting conversations and discoveries get shared. Cheers for taking the time to give such a comprehensive description. Have you tried inkjet printing onto grease proof paper? its the closest i have to wax paper to hand!
@@yeatesmakes That would probably work though I've not tried it. I've tried tracing paper and synthetic polypropylene paper, but it just adhered to the surface so a no go :). I'm thinking of getting some professional cut waxed paper so I don't have to cut and tape. Clear acetate may work as well, but may pool and smear too much. I think a slightly mat surface helps keep the ink in place while it is still wet. Let me know how it goes. The results I've gotten have been better than I expected. Near photo quality, allowing for a few bubbles :)
@@carolynking5418 You bet. It does work, but I haven't been able to get especially repeatable results. One of the things I do now is spray a light coat of clear acrylic onto the wet transferred ink, right after I pull the wax sheet off. The inkjet ink just takes forever to dry, so quick layer of spray on acrylic seals it and dries almost immediately. I've gotten really good transfers, but the quality is unpredictable. I've been using glossy, self leveling acrylic medium. I want to try some matte next for the receiving surface. I'm hoping that will keep the ink from beading and smudging.. That's the weak point; well that and the wax paper. I'm currently using thin kitchen roll paper. It tends to buckle and warp with the wet ink. Probably need thicker wax paper.
I've updated and modified my transfer technique. So I thought a quick demo might be in order. th-cam.com/video/xlnEnHTsNZc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5KmAy8fRqsJ3sgqx
Mark as always you are amazing in your process and you are a great teacher. I like that you are not trying to sell stiff and giving an honest review but not a huge advert for the plate.
@@yeatesmakesyeah and I’m gutted I threw a load out not long ago, just before the kids got into them😂 mind you they were all stretched out from being played so much
Can’t get enough of your channel Mark!waiting on each new video is like an eternity lol!I learn something new every time,your work is so very interesting and your imagination is out of this world..need a peek inside your head to see what’s going on!!😆Thanks so much for sharing!!❤
Liked the amendment at the end and made me smile when you said faffed about because that's what I end up doing most of the time 😁I keep thinking oh that could be better 🤦♀️
@yeatesmakes Isn't Lfe just so amazing? I literally waa JUST thinking that I hadn't seen a Yeates Makes video in awhile and BiNGO! Here comes this one. Count me in aa one of your humble devotees, please, Mark. I wish you lived down the road... I would sure love to just pop round for a tea & Show 'n Tell with you!! 😊❤😊
Thanks for another great video full of sparks and tips! I’m curious if you have found that certain paint colours work better with the transfers due the variation in chemical makeup. I know this is an issue when I do certain things with oil paints on non porous surfaces to create textures that I photograph and use in my digital mixed media images.
yay, it looks like you can buy the GelElf plates directly from their website, no longer stuck with only available from Temu. But boo, no stencils on their website. I really liked the look of those stencils.
Wonder what would happen if instead of rubbing on the lettraset you put gel medium over it and let it dry on your paper. If I remember right the backing is plastic like? Really cool collage!
Hi Mark - Michelle here from Cape Town. Amazed by your work Thanks so much for sharing. So appreciative! I would like to add some prints to my oil paintings on primed linen. I know acrylic under oils - what would be the best way to fix prints onto canvas? Any suggestions would be appreciated
You can print directly onto canvas. Problem is you need to use a heavy old layer of paint to do the final transfer and let it dry for a long time. As it's primed and textured, it behaves very differently to paper for drying times. Alternatively, you could print onto wet strength tissue and then collage onto canvas.
May I ask you what kind of paper you used in the minute 19:13? The one with letters you tried to stamp but didn't work properly? Thanks so much again for your amazing videos. Amazing work 👏🏻👏🏻
I just love your style, your instinct etc etc. Out of interest, I thought I’d google your inspiration Robert Rauschenberg - I like your work way better, yours looks way more ‘cohesive’. I don’t think it’s your monochrome, because I’ve loved your use of colours in previous videos. Don’t be over-British, take the praise as the sincere compliment it’s meant to be. 😉
My favourite gel plate channel
: ) that brought a smile
Bloody marvelous as always! You are one of the best gel plate artists I've seen! Thank you for your creations and inspiration.
Always my happiest day when I see one of your videos pop up!
: ) very kind, thanks
I was just thinking about how it's been awhile since we heard from you. Thanks for inspiring us as usual!
So great to see you are still art-working away! Your videos always make me smile with your innovative creations. Thank you as always for sharing!
Your art is so effortless looking, but I know from experience how hard that is to achieve (believe you me, it’s a daily struggle!). Every vid I watch, I learn something new and it keeps me inspired to make new things. Collage art/ surrealism/ abstract is such a nebulous style, and your ideas just scratch a certain itch that I’ve never seen from any other artist on the internet. Just wanted to say thanks for all the tips and inspiration!
Hey Mark, I've said it before and I'll say it again: I have loads of German sixties' papers and magazines, and at least 10 of those photo magazines (have featured them in a couple of videos too). If you want, I'll gladly send you a few. This video blows my mind again, please keep on sharing your wonderful designs and prints...cheers from Berlin! 🙋🏻♀🎨🙏🏼
Yes please Tina, would make good use of them xx thank you
Whee! I LOVE that you are offering these supplies to Mark, our Gel Print Sensei!!
Please keep creating, please!
Good to remember that a laser copy is made of plastic toner and the magazine is conventional solvent based ink. The plastic in the acrylics is bonding differently. Bet you already knew that. Love your work regardless!
Love when you send a video our way- this one is great! So cool to see you layer so many of the things you've done individually before. It really works. I also appreciate the glue stick idea with tissue paper. Thanks for sharing!
Yet another great video!
Cheers, very kind : )
I love all the different techniques used. This is my favorite mixed media channel.
Hi Mark! I've only been following you for about a month and I just want to say that you inspire me so much. Your way of sharing the art making process is very close to me. Few people on YT have such an honest and sweet presence. And at the same time, you have a really original approach and skills as an artist. Just wanted to say thanks!
I’ve been working on a method for Inkjet gel transfer. Sorry for the novel, but it requires a few specific steps. The results have become quite impressive though, so well worth the extra bit of work..
1. Apply a thin layer of clear acrylic medium to a gel plate. Allow to dry completely. A glossy, smooth finish on the dry acrylic layer will transfer the most detail.
2. Print artwork onto wax paper (both B&W and color inks will transfer). I’m currently using a roll of Cut-Rite wax paper taped to printer paper. Any surfaces that don’t absorb the ink but don’t form visible droplets will work though. If the ink still smears a minute or two after printing you’re on the right track.
3. Apply the inked waxed paper immediately, or wait a few seconds to let the wet ink dry slightly - this may reduce smearing. Do not rub!! The ink is wet and will smear between the gel and wax paper. Use the least amount of pressure as possible, just enough to make contact. If you are using transparent wax paper you will notice that the ink becomes much darker when it makes contact with the acrylic media on the gel plate.
4. Let the gel/ink/wax sandwich set for at least 5 - 10 minutes, then remove the wax paper carefully - it will still be slightly wet and smear if you touch it. If working correctly nearly all the ink will remain on the acrylic layer.
5. Allow the transferred ink to dry thoroughly. The printer ink may feel dry to the touch but may still smear when rolling more paint on to it. For a better seal, or to speed up the process you can use spray on clear acrylic. This should seal the ink and protect it from subsequent paint layers.
Notes.
1. Small bubbles will cause the wet ink to pool between the clear acrylic and wax paper. If you try to push them out, it will only smear the artwork. I try to start the wax paper on one edge of the gel plate and work it across to reduce the air gaps.
2. You don’t need much ink. Having too much ink will make it smear more easily. A thin or plain paper setting on inkjet printers uses the least amount of ink. Glossy settings use the most ink.
3. I’ve been able to transfer quite fine details, and full tonal ranges using this method. Say good by to half-tone transfers - unless you just want that look :)
Challenge accepted!!!! This is partly why posting on YT has been so rewarding - it starts interesting conversations and discoveries get shared. Cheers for taking the time to give such a comprehensive description. Have you tried inkjet printing onto grease proof paper? its the closest i have to wax paper to hand!
@@yeatesmakes That would probably work though I've not tried it. I've tried tracing paper and synthetic polypropylene paper, but it just adhered to the surface so a no go :). I'm thinking of getting some professional cut waxed paper so I don't have to cut and tape. Clear acetate may work as well, but may pool and smear too much. I think a slightly mat surface helps keep the ink in place while it is still wet. Let me know how it goes. The results I've gotten have been better than I expected. Near photo quality, allowing for a few bubbles :)
Wow! How GREAT! Thanks so very much for this detailed description. Can't wait to try it!
@@carolynking5418 You bet. It does work, but I haven't been able to get especially repeatable results. One of the things I do now is spray a light coat of clear acrylic onto the wet transferred ink, right after I pull the wax sheet off. The inkjet ink just takes forever to dry, so quick layer of spray on acrylic seals it and dries almost immediately. I've gotten really good transfers, but the quality is unpredictable. I've been using glossy, self leveling acrylic medium. I want to try some matte next for the receiving surface. I'm hoping that will keep the ink from beading and smudging.. That's the weak point; well that and the wax paper. I'm currently using thin kitchen roll paper. It tends to buckle and warp with the wet ink. Probably need thicker wax paper.
I've updated and modified my transfer technique. So I thought a quick demo might be in order. th-cam.com/video/xlnEnHTsNZc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5KmAy8fRqsJ3sgqx
Thank you for sharing your artwork, always enjoy not only the outcome but watching the process as well!
Fascinating viewing 🤣 from the first transfer to the end with great results as always…love the monochromatic look 😱 thx for sharing 🎉
It looks so fun when you're working-very inspiring!
太高兴又看到了您的视频，我对您的作品充满了期待，您是这个领域最棒的艺术家！每一期都有惊喜。我也一直用Gelelf，高品质显而易见了。
Mark as always you are amazing in your process and you are a great teacher. I like that you are not trying to sell stiff and giving an honest review but not a huge advert for the plate.
I just got into using gel plates with my collage. It’s a lot of fun. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Great techniques and loads of creative applications of them. Love what you're doing, Mark!!❤🎨
So good to see another one of your videos! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Thanks for your videos. You have the most interesting videos 🌺
That first few minutes with the cassette ❤❤❤❤ so effective, but beginner friendly enough for me to have a go!
Yay. Great session. Good to see you again...well your hands and talent 🙌
Love your videos and innovative techniques. Favorite gel plate channel by far. More please.
I bet the youth won't know what a cassette is!!! Love the collage! TFS! Austin TX USA
ooh, there's an analog kickback, some of the kids actually listen to their music on Walkmans!!! retro never dies!
@@yeatesmakesyeah and I’m gutted I threw a load out not long ago, just before the kids got into them😂 mind you they were all stretched out from being played so much
Another fantastic video! As always, thank you for sharing all your wonderful techniques!!
Perfect timing…I’m taking a gel printing class tomorrow & needed inspiration
Thanks for another inspiring video! You’re a master!
so much packed into on small video, thank you!
Can’t get enough of your channel Mark!waiting on each new video is like an eternity lol!I learn something new every time,your work is so very interesting and your imagination is out of this world..need a peek inside your head to see what’s going on!!😆Thanks so much for sharing!!❤
Fabulous, as always! Love your work, Mark. Thanks for sharing your brilliant techniques and compositional ideas!
Liked the amendment at the end and made me smile when you said faffed about because that's what I end up doing most of the time 😁I keep thinking oh that could be better 🤦♀️
Thank you for this, love your art!
Encore une formidable démonstration !
Félicitations ❤
So many great techniques and ideas, always authentic and innovative!
Thanks for sharing all the ideas.
It’s so good to see a fresh video from you! (I often rewatch the old ones, too!) 🎉
Thxs for another brilliant video full of tips & tricks ... so many in fact it's def a multi-watch vid
Cheers from Aus 🐨 🐾
Always a treat a new Yeates vid!! Thanks for sharing!!
Tons of inspiration here! Thanks.
You are a true inspiration!
Your Work is so amazing and inspiring. Thank you for Sharing the Process, make me want to play around with my Gelli Platte more often 😊
Magnifique! 😘💝
Love this. Long time no see! Thx for sharing❤
Indeed, a long time! Summer was busy!
Excellent content
Awesome awesomeness. Too long between videos though. 😀.
Thanks, very kind. Good to get some time to make a video again, I've had a fun packed summer!!!
@yeatesmakes Isn't Lfe just so amazing? I literally waa JUST thinking that I hadn't seen a Yeates Makes video in awhile and BiNGO! Here comes this one. Count me in aa one of your humble devotees, please, Mark. I wish you lived down the road... I would sure love to just pop round for a tea & Show 'n Tell with you!! 😊❤😊
So talented Mr Yeates :) great techniques for us all to attempt :D
What Einstein said is so applicable to your art:
"Creativity is intelligence having fun." ❤
This is great! Very inspiring! Can't wait for your next video.... If only they were more frequent ...😊
Always inspired by your videos Mark!
Hello ❤from Beautiful British Columbia Canada 🇨🇦
Great to see a new video😅
Howdy!
@@yeatesmakes Howdy?! Where'd ya pick that up? 😅
Always fun to see what you're up to.
Happy to see you back!
: )
Fabulous! Best wishes from Greenwich London UK
Wow. So cool. Thanks for sharing.
So amazing again ❤
Thanks for another great video full of sparks and tips! I’m curious if you have found that certain paint colours work better with the transfers due the variation in chemical makeup. I know this is an issue when I do certain things with oil paints on non porous surfaces to create textures that I photograph and use in my digital mixed media images.
yay, it looks like you can buy the GelElf plates directly from their website, no longer stuck with only available from Temu. But boo, no stencils on their website. I really liked the look of those stencils.
Wonder what would happen if instead of rubbing on the lettraset you put gel medium over it and let it dry on your paper. If I remember right the backing is plastic like? Really cool collage!
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Hi Mark! Would that be Amsterdam Lamp Black, or Black Oxide please 🙏
Hi Mark - Michelle here from Cape Town. Amazed by your work Thanks so much for sharing. So appreciative! I would like to add some prints to my oil paintings on primed linen. I know acrylic under oils - what would be the best way to fix prints onto canvas? Any suggestions would be appreciated
You can print directly onto canvas. Problem is you need to use a heavy old layer of paint to do the final transfer and let it dry for a long time. As it's primed and textured, it behaves very differently to paper for drying times. Alternatively, you could print onto wet strength tissue and then collage onto canvas.
Thanks so much Mark. Really appreciate the response
May I ask you what kind of paper you used in the minute 19:13? The one with letters you tried to stamp but didn't work properly? Thanks so much again for your amazing videos. Amazing work 👏🏻👏🏻
That’s called Letraset. It’s an old graphic artist’s tool. Have never seen it in the USA, only in old British design books
I just love your style, your instinct etc etc. Out of interest, I thought I’d google your inspiration Robert Rauschenberg - I like your work way better, yours looks way more ‘cohesive’. I don’t think it’s your monochrome, because I’ve loved your use of colours in previous videos. Don’t be over-British, take the praise as the sincere compliment it’s meant to be. 😉
👍🌸🌸🌸
Hi sirrr! It’s me aniva :) can you do something with acrylic paints? And also how do u render 😅
Where’ve you been man I missed you!
Mine too...
I need part of your brain....it develops, I know. I'm working on my patience :)
LOL, it would be a gamble on which part!!!
@@yeatesmakes The A. B. Normal part? 😅
(Yes, I'm showing my age by referencing "Young Frankenstein" but someone once said retro never dies.)
Love this... thanks for sharing it. I was curious, do you ever use open acrylics?