Happy Quick Tip Tuesday! Ready for a tiny tweak that can make a surprisingly big difference in your gel prints? Let’s dive in.
This might seem like a no-brainer, but I had been gel printing for quite a while before I realized something that totally changed how I work:
👉 You don’t have to cover the entire plate with paint every time you add a layer.
Many of us fall into a rhythm with our process and don’t stop to question the little “rules” we quietly make for ourselves.
One day, while layering, I caught myself thinking:
"I wish I could just add a bit of red right here in this one little area."
And then the little voice said:
"Well, Diana... you can. Just roll the paint right there.
Game. Changer.
Here’s a quick example of what I mean (sped up 2×):
Sure, it might take a little creative masking or careful placement to avoid printing where you don’t want it — but once I gave myself permission to apply paint only where I needed it, it opened up a whole new level of control and subtlety in my prints.
I hope this helps loosen something up in your own process!
Until next time,
Diana
Diana
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