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
Layering doesn’t have to be guesswork. In Lots of Layers, you’ll learn how to build depth and balance through simple, intentional steps.
Thank you for continuing to be a teacher to all of us out here! I enjoy your posts and your lovely self very much. Thank you, my friend!
~Paula