Last month I started a gel printing class with botanicals, then moved on to masks, stencils, and texture tools. The funny thing is, I was still so enthralled with the leaves that I just kept using them. Here are three prints that happened when I kept asking, "What happens if I add one more thing?"
Read more...Sometimes a layered print just needs a little something extra. In this Quick Tip Tuesday, I share a simple toothpick trick for adding small dots of saturated color to bring a little spark back into your prints.
Read more...A simple set of color tests can reveal a lot before you commit to a final print. In this Quick Tip Tuesday, I share how testing different reds, pinks, and blues for my grandson Elliot’s birthday prints led to some surprisingly different results.
Read more...A simple glaze can completely shift how a layered gel print feels. In this Quick Tip Tuesday, I share how adding a translucent light purple layer softened stark white areas and gently unified the entire composition.
Read more...Collaging between layers can happen two ways: using the gel plate to apply the paper, or gluing directly to the print when the composition calls for it. In this Quick Tip Tuesday, I share how I decide which method to use and why edges can change the plan.
Read more...An unlikely color combo turned into a perfect Mardi Gras palette. In this Quick Tip Tuesday, I’m sharing how hooker’s green, magenta, and metallic gold layered together—and why order matters more than you think.
Read more...A super simple way to transfer handwriting and drawings onto your gel plate using pencil, charcoal, or soft pastel—no paint or medium needed for the transfer step (plus an easy cleanup tip).
Read more...After cutting a custom foam stamp, don’t toss the little leftover pieces! Those random foam scraps can become a brand-new stamp — a fun way to spark creativity. See how I used mine in an Instagram reel.
Read more...Turn your gel prints into eye-catching, one-of-a-kind business cards. This quick tutorial breaks down the exact process I use so your cards can be just as colorful and creative as your artwork.
Read more...Discover what I learned from 100 days of printing on a 16" x 20" gel plate — workflow challenges, layering techniques, and the lessons that will shape future prints.
Read more...Even the most experienced printmakers end up with prints that don’t turn out exactly as hoped. Maybe the colors got muddy, or maybe certain areas are nice but the overall composition just doesn’t work. So what do you do with those not-quite-perfect prints?
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