During this video you will discover the secrets to creating stunning multi-layered one-pull Gelli prints. This is Day 31-42 of my 100 Day Project, where I'm using my 16"x20" Gelli plate to explore my love of typography through bold patterns and shapes. This video guides you through my eleven day journey, as I take you through my creative process as I build a multi-layered, one-pull print. I’m incorporating a variety of techniques such as image transfer, direct collage onto the Gelli plate, and adding texture with bubble wrap and pill packets. Each day, I'll layer colour and pattern using stencils and masks, slowly bringing the piece to life. I’d love to hear what you think—drop a comment and let me know!
Here are some links to previous videos that I refer to during this video that may be of help:
Image transfer - https://youtu.be/k9AD2CR_yLU?si=j10j1wRUwkH_zcjG
Making homemade masks and stencils - https://youtu.be/S0wwErRDaic?si=-wDGPp7_uAYOkatT
https://youtu.be/NNxKTG9k3zY?si=lrqVkF0oEgHMpHkr
Materials:
16"x 20" Gelli Plate
Wet strength tissue paper
220gsm/100lb cartridge paper (to pull my print)
Yupo Paper (to cut the stencils/masks)
Acrylic Paint in Paynes Grey, Wedgewood Blue, Green Grey and Naples Yellow Light
Brayer
Liquitex Matte Medium
Liquitex Gel Medium
Time Stamps
0:00 Introduction
1:25 Image transfer
2:38 Pulling the print onto wet strength paper
4:47 Homemade stencils and masks from Yupo paper
5:36 Using acrylic medium to apply wet strength tissue paper to the Gelli plate
7:05 Using homemade mask to apply Wedgewood Blue
7:58 Changing to Naples Yellow to repeat the process
8:33 Laid down my next homemade stencil
9:50 Repeating the process
10:47 Third homemade stencil
11:58 I have some off cuts from the circles
13:14 Flipping the plate over
13:34 Create some colour blocks
15:19 Repeating the same process with the Wedgewood blue
16:26 Using the Acrylic Gel medium
17:13 Pulling the print
17:45 A little close up to show you the details
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