I love how you experiment and make the most beautiful things. My experiments don't always turn out so well. But you give me hope that I'll get better at it. Thank you for sharing.
This is a great technique when first starting out with a gel plate - no extra tools, and you quickly get a feel for how it works with inks you already have. Thanks for watching!
Great video, Ardyth. All the cards turned out great! ❤️ You always have beautifully blended color combos. I’m on my way to join to gel plate groupies. Lol Please keep bringing gel plate inspiration. I’m truly excited about the possibilities. 😊
This is a great technique when first starting out with a gel plate - no extra tools, and you quickly get a feel for how it works with inks you already have. Thanks for watching!
I blend inks on my Gel Press a lot because it doesn't give me any shoulder strain the way regular ink blending does. I like to call it one of my "low impact crafting" techniques. Great video!
TFS Ardyth, I have definitely been inspired by your ink blending using a turntable and grip mat and have just bought one for my crafty space cheers Jackie from Oz 💜x
Pretty card panels! Gel plate is not my jam (get it? "gel...JELLY" and "jam"? LOL!) ugh, sorry) I was going to try it but still haven't gotten around to buying one. I love what you do with it, though! For now, I'll stick to regular old ink blending with brushes or foam blenders. But thanks so much for sharing these ideas!
LOL! I like what you did there.... It's taken me a while to really warm up to my gel plate, and I think this is the easiest most intuitive technique with it for card makers who are (like me) a little nervous about 'mixed media' techniques, but I'm warming up to those too! Thanks so much for watching!
Heck, yeah! I'll be trying this. First, let me say thank you for reminding us of the importance of a juicy ink pad. Can't hear it enough. My eyes tire of rolling whenever I hear someone apologize for their not-so-great result because of the lack of ink. Second, my favorite from beginning to end was the gel print on Hammermill -followed by the index - make it a hybrid and ooooooooo! Thank you for sharing!
LOL! I am guilty of that - sometimes it seems like a real chore to refill the ink pads, but the difference in the result is worth it! Thanks so much for watching!
I absolutely loved this video Ardyth ❤ I really struggle to get that perfect blend, mainly because I probably don’t have the best quality brushes. Some of my brushes have really stiff bristles for some reason, so may have to look into the Altenew ones. You make the gel press look so simple with the brayer so it gives me hope. I’m still getting used to the brayering technique, and maybe I need a wider brayer to get better results. Oh well, you’ve given me hope that I’ll get there one day! Loved the backgrounds and the cards 😊❤
Inkblending is definitely all about practicing! lol! It's taken me years to get to where I am and I'm still not always happy - that's why I have back up strategies for when the blending isn't as good as I want it! lol! Thanks for watching!
Making sure you used up all that solar paste made me laugh. Waste not, want not, which is another reason I have so many backgrounds laying around. I can't seem to just wipe up my ink from the mat. I have to smoosh some card into it so I can use it all up. I'm getting better at ink blending but maybe this method will encourage me to do more. Also, I do love "making my own cardstock" by swinking my ink pad over the edges of the card base for my frames. So easy to get just the color I want/need. I like all the backgrounds and the cards, too.
Loved this video. Now I need a 6 inch brayer! All of the panels look great but my favorite is the last one too. . Maybe it is an optical illusion, but there is a glow between each color on where the ink was hand blended. When covered by another technique or element, it's not as noticeable between each panel, but it's still there. Thanks for doing the heavy lifting Ardyth.
I have actually done this but have not gotten the results you did. I think I needed to use foam ink pads rather than my felt pads. I think if it was me, I would probably do a hybrid of the two. I liked that the colors on your real ink blended panel had more differentiation in the colors. Great video as usual!!
I would try adding more layers. Or maybe refilling your ink pads but definitely one of the advantages of Catherine's foam pads is that they transfer ink easily. Thanks so much for watching!
I rarely use a gel plate to ink blend. I need to do this again. I am making a journal that I printed images on one side but the backs are white. I will pull my gel plate out after a wall is painted and my table is clear again. Thank you for this!! When I'm using something thick, I can't spatter well with a fan brush. I use a small brush that doesn't hold a lot of paint. I also tap the handle on whatever is handy, which mens it is often tapped on the hand not holding it.
thanks for those tips - the fan brush is new to me, and so was the watered down paste, so I will keep practicing to figure it all out! lol! Thanks for watching!
I love the look of a blended background but I cannot get it to work for me no matter what I do or what tools I use - looks like I need to invest in a gel plate and a larger brayer!! Thanks Ardyth 🥰
You could even try the brayer direct to paper, although I do find a gel plate helpful. Keep practicing and let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for watching!
For blending I used the Altenew small blending brushes. They are the ones I use most. For applying the solar paste, I used Scrapbook . com domed foam blenders. There should be links to both in the video description. Thanks for watching!
Amazing how smooth the gel plate blends. I like that turned able idea in st not t going to be in my business d get for a while. I thought no they all looked beautiful!
@@ardyth Me too. All kinds of browns and golds work well together too. And whenever swatching, I want to know which ‘muddy mixes’ might be useful for shadows or silhouettes.
@@Dotalina33 that is a really interesting question that made me get it out to see! It's only about 3/4" above my glass mat, and I do not feel uncomfortable. Maybe like writing on a pad of paper, rather than flat on your desk (just thinking of a comparison you can try to see what you think). I've used it for both ink blending and for copic colouring and do not remember ever feeling like the height was a problem. Hope that's helpful!
When I first did it, I also didn't think to do layers and I got light, bubbly looking colours - which can be pretty, but it's good to have options. Thanks for watching!
They are all nice but I like the initial one best. I like the unmixed color. It seems the gel plate makes more brown, but if you used colors next to each other, like green and blue, that won't be an issue. 😊
I see that. I'm hoping that as I get more practice, I'll be even better at it. In the meantime, the hybrid panel at the very end seemed to be the best of both worlds! Thanks for watching!
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Loved all the panels. I definitely love using the gel plate to ink blend especially if making a few of the same backgrounds. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much! 😊
I love how you experiment and make the most beautiful things. My experiments don't always turn out so well. But you give me hope that I'll get better at it. Thank you for sharing.
LOL! Mine don't always turn out well either, believe me! But I'm definitely a believer in trying things again! Thanks for watching!
How about brayering directly onto the substrate?
It seems so obvious now.... lol! I will definitely try it! Thanks for
Very interesting! I don't have a gel plate, but it may be time to buy one. 😮 Thank you for all the ideas.💡 Beautiful results. 😍
This is a great technique when first starting out with a gel plate - no extra tools, and you quickly get a feel for how it works with inks you already have. Thanks for watching!
Great ideas. This hybrid method might be helpful for those with hand/ arm/ shoulder issues who still want to ink blend. Thanks for the ideas!
Thanks for watching!
Love how they turned out! I love that 6" brayer!
That is a recent addition to my craft room and I love it too! Thanks for dropping by, Amy!
@@ardyth is that on your list? I only see the 4" one unless I missed something
@@amyswares I don't have an affiliate link for the 6" brayer, I got it at Amazon in Canada. Hope you can find one!
Great video, Ardyth. All the cards turned out great! ❤️ You always have beautifully blended color combos.
I’m on my way to join to gel plate groupies. Lol
Please keep bringing gel plate inspiration. I’m truly excited about the possibilities. 😊
Oh well in that case, watch this one - SO easy and beautiful! th-cam.com/video/3rXHWF7EQY0/w-d-xo.html
I haven't jumped on the gel printing bandwagony yet, but could totally see myself using it for gel-blending!! Thanks Ardyth! I love your videos! 😍
This is a great technique when first starting out with a gel plate - no extra tools, and you quickly get a feel for how it works with inks you already have. Thanks for watching!
AWESOME TECHNIQUES!!! Love all your samples & cards!
Thanks so much!
Wow Ardyth. Very impressive backgrounds. Thanks so much. 😊🇨🇦
Thanks for watching!
I blend inks on my Gel Press a lot because it doesn't give me any shoulder strain the way regular ink blending does. I like to call it one of my "low impact crafting" techniques. Great video!
LOL! Low-impact! Love it! That is definitely one of the benefits! Thanks for watching, Alison!
TFS Ardyth, I have definitely been inspired by your ink blending using a turntable and grip mat and have just bought one for my crafty space cheers Jackie from Oz 💜x
Oh yay! Let me know how you like it! Thanks for watching!
Can’t wait to try this! Thank you for another super awesome video! ✨
Thanks so much for watching!
Beautiful panels..such rich colors..gotta dig my gel press back out!! Thanks
Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for the great comparison video. Will definitely be trying the hybrid 'gel blending' technique.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Ardyth - fabulous comparison! Appreciate the suggestions and short cut!
Thanks so much for watching!
Pretty card panels! Gel plate is not my jam (get it? "gel...JELLY" and "jam"? LOL!) ugh, sorry) I was going to try it but still haven't gotten around to buying one. I love what you do with it, though! For now, I'll stick to regular old ink blending with brushes or foam blenders. But thanks so much for sharing these ideas!
LOL! I like what you did there.... It's taken me a while to really warm up to my gel plate, and I think this is the easiest most intuitive technique with it for card makers who are (like me) a little nervous about 'mixed media' techniques, but I'm warming up to those too! Thanks so much for watching!
Your TH-cam videos is so helpful. I appreciate your sharing your design and techniques!
See myself pulling out my gelli plate.
Thanks for watching!
I just came across this video. I love ink blending, and I think I could do gel-blending. I just need more practice on ink blending first.
Ooh, I have an update in my video today to show how to get less 'muddy' colour from the gel plate! Thanks for watching!
I love the look of blended panels, but I cannot do it because of carpel tunnel. This method allows me to make blended panels.
Oh yay! I'm so glad it was helpful for you! Thanks for letting me know, and for watching!
Love this technique! I will definitely try it. Hugs 🤗 from Texas.
Yay! Glad you're feeling inspired! Thanks for watching!
Heck, yeah! I'll be trying this. First, let me say thank you for reminding us of the importance of a juicy ink pad. Can't hear it enough. My eyes tire of rolling whenever I hear someone apologize for their not-so-great result because of the lack of ink. Second, my favorite from beginning to end was the gel print on Hammermill -followed by the index - make it a hybrid and ooooooooo! Thank you for sharing!
LOL! I am guilty of that - sometimes it seems like a real chore to refill the ink pads, but the difference in the result is worth it! Thanks so much for watching!
Great video, thanks! I love how you showed/reminded us of easy techniques to apply to the ink blended backgrounds.
Thanks so much for watching!
Great video mf.....your very last method with the Gel Plate and the ink blending is what I do too! I just love playing with my Gel Plate!! xx
Me too! I love how quickly it transfers colour to a white piece of paper! Thanks so much for watching!
Beautiful Cards!🥰 Thanks for Sharing! 👍🏼
Thanks so much!
I absolutely loved this video Ardyth ❤ I really struggle to get that perfect blend, mainly because I probably don’t have the best quality brushes. Some of my brushes have really stiff bristles for some reason, so may have to look into the Altenew ones. You make the gel press look so simple with the brayer so it gives me hope. I’m still getting used to the brayering technique, and maybe I need a wider brayer to get better results. Oh well, you’ve given me hope that I’ll get there one day! Loved the backgrounds and the cards 😊❤
Inkblending is definitely all about practicing! lol! It's taken me years to get to where I am and I'm still not always happy - that's why I have back up strategies for when the blending isn't as good as I want it! lol! Thanks for watching!
Making sure you used up all that solar paste made me laugh. Waste not, want not, which is another reason I have so many backgrounds laying around. I can't seem to just wipe up my ink from the mat. I have to smoosh some card into it so I can use it all up. I'm getting better at ink blending but maybe this method will encourage me to do more. Also, I do love "making my own cardstock" by swinking my ink pad over the edges of the card base for my frames. So easy to get just the color I want/need. I like all the backgrounds and the cards, too.
Thanks so much for watching!
Hi 2 new crafty friends here. Just discovered your inspirational channel. Thanks for sharing and Happy Crafting
Welcome! Thanks for watching!
Last is the best. Great idea. Especially since I’m not great at blending yet. Yay gel blending.
Thanks so much for watching!
Loved this video. Now I need a 6 inch brayer! All of the panels look great but my favorite is the last one too. . Maybe it is an optical illusion, but there is a glow between each color on where the ink was hand blended. When covered by another technique or element, it's not as noticeable between each panel, but it's still there. Thanks for doing the heavy lifting Ardyth.
I love that 6 inch brayer, but it took me a while to find one. Thanks so much for watching!
Did not like the first one but LOVED the last 2! You are amazing
Thanks for watching!
I wonder what it would look like, if you use the brayer directly on the card stock after you picked up Inc from the gel
Plate.
I know, right?! lol! I'm not sure why I didn't think of that, but I'll definitely be giving it a try.
I have actually done this but have not gotten the results you did. I think I needed to use foam ink pads rather than my felt pads. I think if it was me, I would probably do a hybrid of the two. I liked that the colors on your real ink blended panel had more differentiation in the colors. Great video as usual!!
I would try adding more layers. Or maybe refilling your ink pads but definitely one of the advantages of Catherine's foam pads is that they transfer ink easily. Thanks so much for watching!
I bought a gel plate and a brayer a couple yrs ago and still haven’t use it. Will definitely trie it now!
This is a great beginner technique for the gel plate! Let me know how it works out! Thanks for watching!
I rarely use a gel plate to ink blend. I need to do this again. I am making a journal that I printed images on one side but the backs are white. I will pull my gel plate out after a wall is painted and my table is clear again. Thank you for this!!
When I'm using something thick, I can't spatter well with a fan brush. I use a small brush that doesn't hold a lot of paint. I also tap the handle on whatever is handy, which mens it is often tapped on the hand not holding it.
thanks for those tips - the fan brush is new to me, and so was the watered down paste, so I will keep practicing to figure it all out! lol! Thanks for watching!
I love the look of a blended background but I cannot get it to work for me no matter what I do or what tools I use - looks like I need to invest in a gel plate and a larger brayer!! Thanks Ardyth 🥰
You could even try the brayer direct to paper, although I do find a gel plate helpful. Keep practicing and let me know if you have any questions! Thanks for watching!
inspired, I need to take my gell plate back out again! thank you Ardyth!
Thanks for watching!
I like the gel blending. I really also liked the solar paste I have never tried that but I will. What brushes did you use? Ty
For blending I used the Altenew small blending brushes. They are the ones I use most. For applying the solar paste, I used Scrapbook . com domed foam blenders. There should be links to both in the video description. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the demo and the comparison, Ardyth!!!
Thanks so much for watching!
I’ve been ink blending on the gel plate for a while and I really love it! Great to see the difference between the panels you made 👍🏻
Thanks so much for watching!
you are always thinking and explaining and I love it!! thanks
Thanks so much for watching, Joan!
Never would have thought to blend those colors. I need to play with my gel plate!
Complimentary colours can make gorgeous warm browns - especially perfect for autumn or masculine cards! Thanks for watching!
I need to go get my gel plate out! I do struggle with ink blending! This is a wonderful help for me!
Thanks so much for watching!
Amazing how smooth the gel plate blends. I like that turned able idea in st not t going to be in my business d get for a while. I thought no they all looked beautiful!
Thanks for watching, Denise!
These are all amazing Ardyth! Love how you showed so many options!
Thanks so much for watching, Kim!
The hybrid idea is brilliant!!! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching!
These are beautiful! Next level!!! Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Ardyth, I definitely like the gel better. Great technique. 😊
Thank you! 😊
Fantastic ideas that I will be sure to try. Gorgeous cards!
Thanks for watching!
That looks like so much fun. The possibilities are endless
Thanks so much for watching!
I kept waiting for you to take the brayer directly to the paper! Try it
It seems so obvious now.... lol! I will definitely try it! Thanks for dropping by, Sheri!
So helpful!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you. Yes, I would try this...
Yay! I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
Fabulous cards Ardyth.
Thanks!
I love the gel plate & hammermill.
Thanks for watching!
I will definitely try this!
Yay! So glad you're feeling inspired! Thanks for watching!
Love the Gel blending.
Thanks for watching!
Really pretty results!
Thanks so much!
Can’t wait to try this!
Thanks for watching!
Love your work 😊
Thank you so much 😀
The hybrid gel blending is my favorite. Thank you. I especially like that you didn’t avoid the brown. A little bit is very nice, in context.
I think brown is under rated, especially for masculine or autumn cards. Thanks for watching!
@@ardyth Me too. All kinds of browns and golds work well together too. And whenever swatching, I want to know which ‘muddy mixes’ might be useful for shadows or silhouettes.
@@Denise11Schultz You might like this older video where I did a colour mixing chart with my CP inks.
oops. here: th-cam.com/video/qbGaaznthU4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=dR9E1vhM3M57zYbv
Beautiful cards 🥰 I love your ink blending, your techniques and your card designs ❤ thanks for sharing your creativity Hugs xx
Thank you so much!
I finally picked up a gel plate…now I have my first technique to try on it!! ✨✨TYFS 😊
YES! This is an easy one to start with, too! Enjoy! Thanks for watching!
Loved how they turned out different, I will be grabbing my gel plate this weekend.
Glad you're feeling inspired! Enjoy! Thanks for watching!
Cool! TFS. What exactly is the turntable?
I'm just adding it to the supply list right now. It's from We Are Makers, called a Rotating Platform. Thanks for watching!
@@ardythdo you have trouble with the turntable being higher up with the side of your hand on the edge? Getting my gel plate out! Lol
@@Dotalina33 that is a really interesting question that made me get it out to see! It's only about 3/4" above my glass mat, and I do not feel uncomfortable. Maybe like writing on a pad of paper, rather than flat on your desk (just thinking of a comparison you can try to see what you think). I've used it for both ink blending and for copic colouring and do not remember ever feeling like the height was a problem. Hope that's helpful!
@@ardyth thanks for your time in checking this out.
I like it. When I’ve done this I’ve not loved the lightness of the color, but I also didn’t do layers like you did. The hybrid technique looked great!
When I first did it, I also didn't think to do layers and I got light, bubbly looking colours - which can be pretty, but it's good to have options. Thanks for watching!
I really liked the last hybrid blend. That gave the both of both techniques.
Agreed! Thanks so much for watching!
The gel plate technique makes the background look like a work of fine art! Love it!
Thanks so much 😊
They are all nice but I like the initial one best. I like the unmixed color. It seems the gel plate makes more brown, but if you used colors next to each other, like green and blue, that won't be an issue. 😊
I see that. I'm hoping that as I get more practice, I'll be even better at it. In the meantime, the hybrid panel at the very end seemed to be the best of both worlds! Thanks for watching!
They are all lovely. I think the "hybrid" way is genius! Thanks you for all you do!
Thank you so much!
Awesome tips! I love the cards, thanks for sharing ❤
Thanks for watching!
Nice cards! Thanks for sharing this tutorial.
Thanks for watching!
I love all three results! Each one is cool in it's own way.
Thanks for watching!
Great tutorial. I will definitely give this a go. Thank you xx
Thanks so much for watching!