Gelli Arts® Printing Guide E-Book

Suzanne McNeill CZT

• Herausgeber: Design Originals
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

Seitenzahl: 69

Beschreibung

Discover the amazing Gelli Arts® plate—a revolutionary printmaking surface that makes it easy to produce beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork with amazing colors and textures! This book will show you how to use gelatin printing to create 32 stunning designs of layered prints, decorative pages for art journals, fabric for quilting, greeting cards, and more! Gelli Arts® Printing Guide teaches you all the basics you need to know on supplies, how to get started, and the best techniques for making colorful backgrounds, textured pages, multiple layers, and basic borders. Perfect for both beginners and experts, durable and reusable Gelli Arts® plates are easy to clean so you can quickly change paint colors and move on to your next project. This newly expanded edition contains an updated gallery of art featuring the latest Gelli Arts® plate techniques. Wonderful results can be obtained quickly, and simple variations give each print its own unique personality!

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Suzanne McNeill

Suzanne is often known as “the Trendsetter” of arts and crafts. Dedicated to hands-on creativity, she constantly tests, experiments, and invents something new and fun. Artist, designer, author, and workshop instructor, Suzanne has spent a lifetime inspiring people to engage in artistic expression. Suzanne founded Design Originals, a publishing company dedicated to all things fun and creative. She is a designer, artist, columnist, TV personality, publisher, art instructor, author, and lover of everything hands-on. Visit her website, SparksStudioArt.com, to see events, books, and free YouTube demos.

Print ISBN 978-1-4972-0540-6

eISBN 978-1-6076-5921-1

Gelli Arts® Printing Guide (2021) is a revised and expanded edition of Gelli® Printing (ISBN 978-1-57421-913-5), published by Design Originals in 2014. Revisions include a new gallery.

COPY PERMISSION: The written instructions, photographs, designs, patterns, and projects in this publication are intended for the personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose only. Any other use, especially commercial use, is forbidden under law without the written permission of the copyright holder. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information in this book is accurate. However, due to differing conditions, tools, and individual skills, neither the author nor publisher can be responsible for any injuries, losses, or other damages which may result from the use of the information in this book.

INFORMATION: All rights reserved. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists concerned and no responsibility is accepted by producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from the contents of this publication. Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied.

WARNING: Due to the components used in this craft, children under 8 years of age should not have access to materials or supplies without adult supervision. Under rare circumstances components of products could cause serious or fatal injury. Please read all safety warnings for the products being used. Neither New Design Originals, the product manufacturer, or the supplier is responsible.

NOTE: Gelli and Gelli Arts are registered trademarks of Gelli Arts LLC who has provided permission for their use. The use of other products and trademark names is for informational purposes only, with no intention of infringement upon those trademarks.

© 2014, 2021 by Suzanne McNeill and New Design Originals Corporation, www.d-originals.com, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, 800-457-9112, 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020950286

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Introduction

Printing with a gel plate is an intriguing process that results in beautiful, one-of-a-kind, hand-printed papers with amazing colors, textures, and layers. The materials are commonly available and acrylic paints are easy to use. It is simple to make monoprint artwork, colorful pages for art journals, greeting cards, fabric for quilting, and much more. The process is so-o-o much fun and the results are amazing. There is no way to “mess up”!

A gel plate is portable, making it easy to share your passion for creating exquisite papers with friends. Use it at home, take it to a workshop, or even take it outdoors.

Gel plate printing is an economical choice for beginning printmakers and students as well as anyone who just wants to try out the printing process. Just a warning, though—this art form can be addictive. Pull your first print, try another, add a layer, and soon you’ll never want to stop!

In this book you’ll learn the basics: information on supplies, how to get started, and the best techniques, like how to make colorful backgrounds, textured pages, multiple layers, basic borders, and masks. You’ll see how to use assorted papers, stencils, found objects, texture tools, and stamps to create innovative, interesting, and practical works of art.

You’ll also find inspiring projects created by talented guest artists. These projects and all the photos in this book are meant as inspiration for your own gel-printed papers and fabrics.

Once you get going, the ideas start flowing, and it’s really hard to stop. Enjoy the process, and come join the fun!

Table of Contents

Gallery

Techniques for Gel Printing

Basic Supplies

Basic Techniques

Recipes for Homemade Gel Plates

Making Marks with a Stick

Adding a Second Layer to Your Print

What to Do about Too Much Paint

Making Marks with a Plastic Card

Watercolor Techniques

Making Textures with a Brayer

Making Colorful Papers While Cleaning a Brayer

Color Blocking and Layering

How to Change Colors on a Gel Plate

Printing on Black

Found Objects for Textures

Stencils as Textures and Images

Nature as Stencils and Masks

Make-It-Yourself Stencils and Masks

Make-It-Yourself Roller Stamps

Make-It-Yourself Stamp Designs

Make-It-Yourself Hot Glue and Memory Foam Stamps

Layering Colors and Textures

How to Line Up Layers

Projects

Image Collage on Canvas

Black Metallic Quilt

Block-by-Block Collage on Canvas

Pamphlet Stitch

Art Journals and Colorful Pages

Enhanced Paintings: Exploration of Color

Gel-Printed Fabrics for a Pieced Quilt

Collage Sculptures

Bird Collage Painting

Glazing Over Black and Gray

Glazing Over Colors

Beautiful Gift Wraps

Colorful Tote Bags

Heart Ornament

Abstract Collage Art

Geometrics

Equine Subjects

Sonata Quilt

Greeting Cards

Sunrise Quilt

Fabric Art Journal

Quilted Carry-All Bags

Safari Quilt

Cityscape at Sunset Quilt

Party Dogs Art: Chewy and Rascal

Silk Scarves

T-Shirts

Connections Stitched Quilt

Printed Totes

Paper Fabric Clutch

Sketchbook Journals

Gallery

On the following pages is a collection of beautiful art made by gel plate artists from around the world. Each artist shares a little peek into what motivates their art and why they love using gel printing techniques. Take inspiration from their work and enjoy exploring and developing your own unique artist style!

This tissue paper window installation was made with simple tools and wire to catch the light. “I love how the gel pad allows me to experiment with layers of textures and color on different materials,” says artist Julie Anderson. (Julie Anderson, www.juliejulie.co)

These pieces, titled “Summer’s Silhouette” and “Memories of Perth, Australia,” take strong inspiration from the natural world. Artist Jo Atherton says, “The versatility of a gel plate means I am able to produce spontaneous monoprints and enjoy the excitement of a big reveal moment time after time.” (Jo Atherton, www.joatherton.com)

Artist Rachel Juanita Bellamy says, “I love gel printing for the pure mystery and magic of each pull and the uniqueness of every print. I gel print in layers and segments, so I never know how a piece will turn out. I’m forced to trust the process and enjoy the magic.” (Rachel Juanita Bellamy, www.soulreign.com)

Artist Jennifer Douglas takes a lot of inspiration from nature around her home in Somerset, England. She says, “I find the process of gel printing so intriguing. It can easily capture the delicate patterns and shapes of leaves, but with a little experimentation it can offer endless possibilities of almost magical effects, like dappled light and hidden shadows observed from woodlands, hedgerows, and my wild garden.” (Jennifer Douglas, https://jennifer-douglas.com)

Kim Herringe likes to use her gel plate and botanical findings from her garden to recreate moments of relief that she finds in the natural environment. She says, “This process, for me, comes with an approach where there is no such thing as a mistake. I like to release the attachment to the outcome, enjoying each step of the process in a playful and mindful way, ‘feeling’ my way through each print.” (Kim Herringe, https://kimherringe.com.au)

This dark, moody piece, titled “Family Portrait,” shows how you don’t need a lot of color to create a strong impact in gel printing. Artist Sally Muir says, “I like working with gel printing, as it’s very tactile, both the actual gel plate and how you can work with it. I generally use my fingers with or without a rag—it’s messy, but enjoyably unpredictable.” (Sally Muir, www.sallymuir.co.uk)

Drew Steinbrecher, the artist of this piece titled “That One Time in Queens,” says, “My art is inspired by urban environments, and a gel plate allows me to replicate the grittiness of urban elements, such as crumbling concrete, walls with torn posters, and old billboards.” (Drew Steinbrecher, www.andrewsteinbrecher.com)