Transferring Your Drawings Onto Fabric with Gelli Printing, Part 1

Always wanted to transfer your drawings onto your fabric? In this video you will learn the basic steps to transferring your drawings onto fabric using your gelli plate.
00:00 Introduction
00:57 Your Drawing
02:25 Preparing the first layer of paint; and transferring the image
04:11 Drying your gelli plate
05:18 Preparing your fabric and paint before printing
06:20 Printing demonstration
08:18 Letting your print dry
08:47 pulling the print off your plate
09:48 Recapping the steps; preparing another drawing
11:40 Allow your plate to dry thoroughly
13:34 Revealing the print
14:09 Preview of the next video

[@netty062]

I had some very good success with a gel plate, a maple leaf, several colours, fabric medium and some poly cotton fabric...There was no drying time in between so the process was very fast. I think I played for an hour and ended up with 18-20 very different but similar 6x5" scraps of fabric. The intent was to play and the cuts were rough so quilting them now will be a challenge because they are varied sizes, but honestly they are so beautiful. I will upload them to my channel once I get them quilted!!

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

Let me know when. I'll look forward to seeing them.

[@sensitiveone8305]

thanks for the lesson. This is something I’ll try.

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

Happy to share and glad that you found it helpful.😊

[@christinamoynihan4021]

Your directions are sooo clear! Thank you for your wisdom.

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found the video helpful.🥰

[@susanlaskey7778]

I loved watching your demos! Very detailed with both great visuals and verbal instructions

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

Thank you so much Susan, I am glad you found them clear and easy to follow. I am currently developing some new demo's so hopefully you will enjoy those too.

[@SuzaGotye]

This was fun, thanks for sharing!

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@jillharper7456]

Can’t wait to try this! Thank you

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

Thanks Jill! I warn you now it's completely addictive!😄

[@alliehunter9896]

Nice..i want to transfermy sketch to a jean jacket. Thanks for video!

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

You are welcome 😊

[@selenadixon3108]

good demo.

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

Thanks, Selina. I appreciate your comment. 🥰

[@bevgillespie1352]

gorgeous.

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

Thank you Bev!

[@MrsPatJones]

That looks really interesting to try. Off to my studio to see if I have any oil pastels or crayons!

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

I hope you found some! I am using all sorts of things. You can also try ballpoint pens or even very waxy pencils can work.

[@susane945]

Great! Well done! What a great tutorial. Very well explained. Thank you. ❤ Ru using cotton or polyester?? I really also love the simple shapes. I took love doing simple shapes. It's so effective.

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

Both! Thank you for asking. I think the critical thing is the smoothness of the fabric surface. What it's made of is only an issue for me where practical textiles, quilts or clothing, are concerned. For my art piecesI use what I have. Also apologies for not responding sooner. TH-cam has not been showing me comments in my feed.😑

[@annewarburton5327]

Have you tried washing fabric after doing this process? Does the paint stay on okay with the addition of textile medium?

[@InTheStudioWithMyrna]

I have used regular folk art paint with textile medium and washed half of each piece within 24 hours. There was no difference.

[@leonieandrewsart4137]

Yes, I have and the paint stays on fine. I do place them in a lingerie bag for washing.