it's funny, two yrs later, it's cheaper to get the plate commercially than to make it. rn, gelatin is ~$15, glycerin is ~$14 and a baking sheet is about $8. an 8 x 10 gelli plate is $25 on Amazon rt. makes me so sad.
Hello, may I inquire whether you are utilizing a commercial gel plate or a homemade one for this demonstration? I recently purchased a commercial gel plate, but it proved to be quite expensive. Consequently, I am contemplating creating my own gel plates. I happened to come across your tutorial on crafting a gel plate, which was quite informative. I am curious to know how the results of prints differ between a homemade gel plate and a commercial one. Specifically, can a homemade gel plate successfully transfer magazine prints, laser prints, drawings, charcoal, chalk pastels, and other mediums? Additionally, I am interested in knowing if alternative mediums, aside from acrylic, can be used with a homemade gel plate.
This video is with a homemade gel plate. I have only ever used acrylic paint on that one. It was really quite sturdy though. Maybe a little experimentation is in order
I did make two gel plates. I used Knox gelatin but they have an odor from the knox. Any recommendations? By they way these plate work really well. Thank you for sharing.
I've never noticed a smell really. Once they are made I'm not sure how you would remove it. Maybe next time you make them add a drop or 2 of essential oil....
I could hardly hear what you were saying, even with my sound turned up....could you give detailed instructions as well as the ingredients please, that would help...thanks
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Way back when I started teaching (when ink gestetners were the only copying choice available) we used to make work stencils for a gelly plate and print them page by page into their books.
@@mygreencauldron7916 It's a good trick, and can be used creatively and produce fun results...but it's just not technically a transfer. Which is where the image is left behind as the medium (tape or film) is pulled off.
@@mygreencauldron7916 Keep calling it a transfer because it's a clever idea and lots of fun...if only there was some way to get the image off the tape again!
I bought a baking sheet that was a bit bigger than the plate and store/left it on there. When I'm not using it I cover it with parchment paper. It can dry out over time but I found if you use it often it's less likely to happen
Hi! I buy the gelatin in a box of 4 packets. The net wt of the box is 28 grams. 1/2 cup of hot water is 118 grams. So a little mathing, 7 grams each packet, 354 grams of water. 😁.
Thank you for this. I use gel plates.all the time but was looking for a larger one. This is ideal, I can now make one to fit my 305mm by 210mm sheets. Thank you again. This is soooooo needed as they are quite expensive for the extra large ones. Keep smiling 😊🌻
