During this video I am sharing with you how I have combined Collagraph & Gelli Plate Printing to achieve stunning multi-layered results #gelliplateprinting #art #printmaking
If you have enjoyed this video take a look at my 'Double the Gelli Printing Fun' video here https://youtu.be/O6U8U6h_LkQ?si=aeHoEb0Hq4U19IH6
I am Gelli printing using my 8"x10" Gelli Plate. Acrylic paints in Paynes Grey, Turquoise, Titan Buff and White. The materials I have used to build my Collagraph block are bubble wrap, scrim, pill packet, corrugated card, textured wall paper, scrunched up tissue paper and leaves glued to a piece of cardboard. These textures are all glued well to a piece of cardboard (I used the back of a sketch book). My final print is pulled onto a piece of 160gsm cartridge paper (sketchbook paper). I have used a White Uni-Ball Signo Gel pen https://amzn.eu/d/aya9Pv2 to add detail to my final print.
Drop me a comment to let me know if you think the white pen was a good move!
0:00 Introduction
0:43 Explaining about Collagraph block
3:08 Using Paynes grey, Turquoise, Titan Buff and White
3:22 Begin with Paynes Grey
3:37 Pressing the collagraph block onto the Gelli plate
4:03 Using masking tape to remove paint
5:46 Using a sponge to dap on Turquoise paint for first layer
7:13 Using a sponge applicator to add colour to the centre of the flower
8:12 Using my flower petal template to add Paynes Grey
9:52 Apply a thin layer of White paint mixed with Titan Buff
10:28 Giving it a good rub, making sure good contact with the Gelli plate.
11:00 Pulling the Gelli plate from the paper
12:06 Using a Uni-Ball Signo broad white pen to add details
15:11 All finished
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