It’s Quick Tip Tuesday! Every other Tuesday I share a bite-sized technique or trick from my studio to yours — something fun to try on your gel plate this week.
If you love adding texture to your gel prints, this tip is for you. Did you know it’s ridiculously easy to make your own texture stamps? In this Quick Tip Tuesday—my series of bite-sized tips for gel printers—I’ll show you how to create your own in just a few minutes using inexpensive supplies.
SUPPLIES
- Adhesive-backed foam sheets (found at Walmart and most craft stores)
- Ballpoint pen
- Scissors or craft knife
- Masking tape or painter’s tape
- Cardboard
Experiment with shapes, scribbles, and repeated patterns—press your foam stamps into wet paint on the gel plate to remove paint and create texture before you pull your print!
Want to take it for a spin? Give this a try during your next printing session and see what fun textures you can create! And if you do make your own stamps, I’d love to see them—feel free to comment and share a photo.
Happy Printing!
You don’t need a degree in color theory to make magic on your gel plate. In Pandora’s Palette, I’ll show you how to experiment with color order and layering so you can unlock your own combinations with confidence.
Enjoy your family. Happy Holidays. Thank you for your gifts of teaching and art making!
Pamela Schmidt
Have a joyous holiday! 💕