I love using Setacolor paints to create sunprints, however, during cold or rainy periods it can be more of a challenge than I’m willing to endure. I’ve done it once and it was not very much fun. So I went to my local art store and gifted myself with a gel printing plate from Gelli Arts. Their site is very informative and contains a number of tutorials.
The plate is a firm clear substance that has a gooey, tacky texture, just right for grabbing the paint on the surface. I used some Jacquard textile paint to experiment with a poinsettia leaf.
And here are the first 3 prints I got from a single leaf.
I appreciate the fact that the process is simple, not messy, provides instant gratification and is easy to clean up with running tap water. When printing is done, the best place to store the plate is in the container it came in. Done.
I’ll be looking more closely at my yard and the neighborhood to continue experimenting. Using Setacolor paints is next.
What are you experimenting with now?
Happy Holidays to you and yours!
I’m on the same surface design road you are! Isn’t it fun?
I’ve played w/surface design and have timidly jumped in! I’ve not used my Gelli plate yet, as I’m not sure of the paint to use. It looks like you started with ink! I’ve been think that’s too watery a consistency, but you made it work! For my present project, I carved an linoleum block and using Staz stamp pad printed on toulle — a wonderful result! After the holiday cleanup, you’ve given me courage to try my Gelli plate! Take care.
Happy Holidays, Loretta. You will enjoy your Gelli plate — guaranteed! I did not use ink, rather I used Jacquard Textile paint. I’m going to try Setacolor textile paint next. I know that acrylic paints will also work. I hope you’ll share photos of what you print in January.
Yes, I’ll share next year! Until then, take.
Lovely results. I have tried with a real gel plate but I would really like to have a Gelli plate. Then it is ready whenever you want to print.
Absolutely! Nice and easy.