Gelatin Printing Multiple Layers with One Pull | The SECRET to Success is Patience!

Hi there! After several fails in attempting to print multiple layers with one pull on my gelatin plate, I was finally able to create a nice print. The secret to success is patience, and thin layers of paint! Be sure that each layer of paint is dry to the touch before adding the next layer, and keep the printing paper on the plate for the final pull at least five minutes or more to allow the layers of dry paint to bond with the last wet layer. Enjoy!

Supplies:
Gelli Arts Gelatin plate 8" x 10"
Acrylic paints
Rubber brayer
Stencils ( DIY glue gun stencils, and The Crafters Workshop stencils)
Sulfite paper

[taniamcgill]

Loving the print. I always use a really thin layer on the last layer. Then leave it to sit for at least 10 minutes x

[shahirahabib]

Fantastic idea♥i suggest you leave the paper longer on top of your plate till it’s kind of dry .. it will lift all your print 😊thank you for sharing🌷

[AutumnMoonArt]

Woohoo. You got there!
The trick is definitely less paint on the last layer (that white paint). You need just enough to ‘wet’, but if it’s too thick the paper just picks that up. And let it at least touch dry before the last pull. 🧡

[DocRocket]

That's way cool! Love it! Thanks for this vid.

[galenbeers]

OMG! I would have been heartbroken because that second pull was going to be a beautiful print! I’m so glad you got it on the third try but, oh!, those colors on #2!

[ajennylyn]

Thank you for sharing fails and successes! I am new to gel plate printing and after watching dozens of videos where content creators got it on the first try, I started feeling like I just wasn't getting it with my 10% success rate. It's great to see someone else failing and then working it out!

[annakatrina]

LOVE seeing your process! The mistakes and failures are real for all of us. I have deep respect for your process and your transparency! Great color choices, and great composition work-

[carolepivarnik]

Beautiful colors! I sometimes have trouble with my gel plates failing to release the paint--especially when I've used metallics. In that case, I usually re-condition them with a light coat of baby oil and let them sit overnight to soak it in. Seems to work well in terms of better paint release for subsequent prints.

[patriotmem]

that was cool... it ended up looking like the bird was high in a tree looking over a carnival!! TFS!

[stacymak]

Love this! Those glue gun stencils are How have I never thought of that?! Lol

[pamwatkins]

What about trying to lift it with matte medium. Let it dry, then pull.

[patsykillingsworth]

Thank you, thank you. I have been looking for drying time. You are the only one that I found that explained it. Again, thank you. 😊

[MsYiara]

Thank you for sharing it. Love it. I'll try it myself 😊

[Houseofmanuela]

I just love the colours of the successful print! Are they the same colours as the first print? Thank you :)

[G.G.GG]

Victory! And it's beautiful. I've never seen that many layers tried.

[waynettetraub]

Your colors and mixing on the plate looked beautiful. Great job. I liked this video because of your colors and watching you mix on the plate. It made a beautiful edge on the final print. I know you had a bit of a problem in the middle but it still was great watching. You explained everything so well.

[conniehubbell]

I like the one before the last one best! Thanks so much

[michellehoward]

Definelyly a case of third time lucky. Thanks for this great video

[retroqueenbeeart]

Carnival wet tissue paper works great everytime. ❤

[suzijorgensen]

It's SOOO BEAUTIFUL! The imperfections are great ❤