Quick Tip Tuesday: A simple studio tweak that keeps gel printing cleaner and easier.
Dried paint can be left for texture or effects, but when it’s not intentional, it can affect your next layer. Here’s my favorite way to clean gel plates so your prints stay fresh.
My Favorite Cleaning Methods
One of my readers, Helle Richards (MissSixtyStudios), recently asked:
How and what should I use to clean the excess paint from the gel plate when leaving it would really interfere with the next layer?
Here’s what works best for me:
- Freshly Dried Paint – I usually remove it while it’s still somewhat fresh. You can use a baby wipe for light cleanup or use the method I demonstrate in the video below.
- Paint That’s Been Dry a While – Baby oil or mineral oil works really well for older paint.
- Very Thick Layers – Roll on a thin layer of fresh paint, press a scrap piece of paper on top, let it sit for a few minutes, and then pull it all off at once.
Have a Gel Printing Question?
Do you have any burning questions about gel printing? Send them my way—I love sharing solutions and tips from the studio!
Have a creative day!
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