During my 100-Day Project, three unexpected objects became favorite texture tools: a building block base, a paper doily, and a wooden heart pattern. None of them are fancy, but all three created textures I absolutely love.
Read more...A little coffee cup, a pile of paint colors, and a long family history of indecision. In this Quick Tip Tuesday, I’m sharing the origin story of my color gods and how random color selection became one of my favorite ways to learn, experiment, and build confidence on the gel plate.
Read more...Getting cleaner results with foam stamps on the gel plate may be simpler than you think. In this Quick Tip Tuesday, I share a few easy adjustments that can help your stamps leave clearer impressions—plus a look at the beautiful layered textures they can create.
Read more...A Sticky Situation: Ever tried adding collage paper directly to a gel print from the plate? Here’s what I learned and how to avoid a sticky mess.
Read more...Wondering how to store your gel plates so they stay clean and ready for your next print? I’ve tested a few methods over the years and share my go-to approach in this Quick Tip Tuesday post, plus a short video demo.
Read more...Humidity can make gel printing tricky—especially when your brayer is still tacky when you’re ready for the next color. Here’s why I use multiple brayers in summer and how climate impacts paint differently around the world.
Read more...Create your own reusable texture stamps using adhesive foam and cardboard—easy, inexpensive, and perfect for adding personality to your gel prints!
Read more...Tips for refreshing your gel plate when paint won’t lift. Learn cleaning, conditioning, and maintenance tricks to keep your prints looking fresh.
Read more...I’ll admit it—I let paint build up on my brayers. I actually like the layers of color that form over time, but eventually little bits of dried paint start to make the surface a little too rough, and that’s when I know it’s time for a good cleaning.
Read more...If adding marks with paint pens to your gel prints or other artworks makes you nervous, you’re not alone. It can feel intimidating to put a permanent mark on something you’ve worked hard on—but there are a couple of simple ways to make it easier.
Read more...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.
Read more...Do you have an abundance of paint pens and spend time scribbling out blob-swatches to determine the best colors for your project? Here are my tips for making the process easier.
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