DIY CHEAP Gelli Printing Tools & Student vs. Regular Gelli Plate

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DIY CHEAP Gelli Printing Tools & Student vs. Regular Gelli Plate
Today I will show you how to make some useful tools for your gelatin printmaking endeavors.
I got the double ended silicone spatulas at Dollar tree, the single ended "art spatulas" are $7-$20 retail, holy smokes! You can make them for a tiny fraction of the price!
You can also get the funky combs ina 1o pack for a dollar and the fun foam at the dollar store too!
Cut fun foam or cracker boxes with fancy edge scrapbook scissors to make texture combs too! *Thanks UK MaryAnne for that, check out her blog here, it is so good! scrappystickyinkymess.wordpre...
Use embossing folders and junk cardstock (Junk mail postcards work great!)to make impression plates for printmaking.
Foam "bath blocks" are great to making designs on the gelli plate and you can even heat up the blocks [with a heat gun] and press them on things to make custom stamps!
All the foam stamps you already have are great for this too!
Save waste paper from die cuts and punches for cool stencils.
Regular Gelli Arts plate vs. Student Gelli Arts plate
The regular Gelli Arts soft printing plate is much thicker and comes in more sizes.
The student gelli arts plate is 5"x5" and about half as thick as the regular version but using it is pretty much the same and you can use a coupon on them at ACmoore and I think you can order the student plates in bulk online. At ACmoore the retial for the student plate was $20 and I paid $8.50 after my coupon and teacher discount. Totally worth it.
You can always make your own too with unflavored gelatin to see if you like it before investing. I have recipes for a disposable and permanent plate below, the homemade ones are more fragile BUT you can chop it up and re-melt it if you need or want to.
Have fun and happy crafting!
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@starrcat69 8 лет назад

Lindsay, a great diy tip for the fun foam ones, so that you can use one hand with them and they wont bend as easy, is to glue a popsicle stick to them to keep from them bending :)

@cheriebrown2488 2 года назад

I saw a RU-vid video where the thinner gelli plates can be used straight into an art journal book, rather than on paper. Easier to lay down and get to the edges. Love the video - great ideas with spatulas.

@RichBoden 8 лет назад

A frugal tip for you! You can turn a "temporary" gelatine plate into a permanent one by preventing the microbial growth that makes it liquify. We use gelatine in bacteriology laboratories for temporary slide mounts and back since the 1920s the same recipe has been used and I bet it would work for your plates too. All you need is some thymol - it is a benign chemical extracted from thyme (and smells of thyme!). When you have made your gelatine just add a couple of crystals of it and dissolve them and then let it set as normal. Easy! Where do you get it? Amazon or EBay. Or if you feel like an experiment, you could just make an infusion of thyme in hot water and add some of that to the gelatine and see if it does the same job...? Would be really cool to know if that works actually - I don't use such printing plates but i can't see why it would not work tbh. Hope that helps - if you plan to try it out please let me know so I can check for any further info for you.

@thefrugalcrafter 8 лет назад

+Rich Boden I made a permanent one using glycerin a few years ago and posted a tutorial. I was inspired after a cub scout trip where we turned milk into plastic at the university.

@RichBoden 8 лет назад

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Glycerine is more expensive than thymol ;) Tbh we use glycerine too (keeps it from cracking, same as paint), but thymol is the preservative of choice for preventing mould etc too.

@susanjerrell9220 4 года назад

I know this is an old post but I can think of another use for thymol. In your watercolors. Sometimes they mold even if you think you've let them dry out long enough before you close them up. I'm thinking even thymol in the water you use to rinse your brushes would be a good thing, right? I'm a retired medical lab tech so I know molds and fungi and bacteria. LOL Does a thyme infusion have any kind of color? Would it change the color of my paints? Thanks for responding if you do. Or Lindsay, of course, if you know, what do you think? Prevention is key!

@JH-wd7ul 3 года назад

An oldie but goodie video! Love it!

@aptwalker2009 8 лет назад

What timing for this video! I'm just waiting for dh to get home from work so I can head to the $$$ store. I have a few homemade tools, but love that Betty Crocker spatula. Another tip on the embossing folders...use your extra acrylic packaging from the embossing folder packaging and emboss those for a more durable and reusable embossed pattern maker than can be washed off instead of thrown away. I also use that material to die cut and add little 'lift off' tabs on the back of one side, using packaging tape or masking tape...makes it easier to get the mask off the painted surface without marring the edge of your pattern. The brand name tools are so ridiculously expensive, so this is a truly great idea :)

@Caelidh Год назад

I can't remember what the folders packaging looks like.. I take it is plastic?

@aptwalker2009 Год назад

@@Caelidh The old ones used to be that clear acrylic sheeting, but now the newer 3D folders are so thick and firm on their own that they only use the paper and flimsy plastic bags. I get that plastic/acrylic packaging on stuff all the time. I just got a set of Uni-ball Signo pens that came in a clear plastic box, unfortunately with some writing on it but it's still useful. I also received a box several washi tape rolls that came in a clear plastic packaging like that. These days I save them for making decorative butterfly/insect/scientific slides that are all the rage these days. I studied entomology as a kid when I was in 4-H...geesh, is that even a thing anymore? So I guess this revival in interest in slides is right in time for my second childhood :)

@anitaholmes9713 8 лет назад

I have watched you print a few times now and this one in particular has finally inspired me to get a gelli plate and give it a go. The tools rock and I love the idea of using my embossing folders the way you did, endless patterns. Thanks so much for sharing and am looking forward to your return. Have a safe and wonderful trip.

@lesleyforbes7922 8 лет назад

Thanks so much for the great tips. You are such a gold mine of information. Love the idea of using texture plates on paper first instead of mucking up the plates with paint. The prints look sensational! Thanks again Sweetheart 💖

@CRSDelta 2 года назад

Hi. I am five years late to this video. I adore the print you made from the embossed cardstock!

@tthappyrock368 5 лет назад

Love all of your tips! I just learned about Gelli prints a few weeks ago and I'm excited to begin making some!

@elizabethmacchi509 8 лет назад

Love the embossing folder impressions , great idea!

@yvonnem1919 8 лет назад

OMG the embossing folder flower was amazing~ Going to check my dollar store for some of the spatulas .. Thanks for posting.. If you ever get tired of crafting you would make an excellent auctioneer..lol so much info in less than 15 minutes ~

@barbarachmura2695 8 лет назад

Thanks, Lindsay, I loved the tools you made and the embossing paper print!

@lauriegreen-schillawski4481 8 лет назад

Awesome! I love the dollar store finds! I hope you're having fun with your Craftsy trip. Take care.

@reppeplucw 8 лет назад

Thanks, Lindsay. Love these ideas. I am planning to make my own gelatin plate soon. Can't wait for the printing fun. You're a great inspiration. Hope your air travelling went well. Wanda

@korylynn4002 7 лет назад

You have helped me so much Lindsay. Thank you for your happy, generous spirit. You are changing lives including mine! Thx for the magic.

@roseryan1542 8 лет назад

Those spatulas are cool; I never really considered other uses for them. Ok, when you printed the embossing folder you got me on board with the gelli plate. Awesome tutorial. Thanks a lot.

@Tinalala1 8 лет назад

Ok Lindsey you've put me over the edge, Running to Michaels tonight to get my Gelli block! I've been on the fencing thinking about it and your tools are awesome idea! Can't wait!

@happywifecraftssuzie6432 8 лет назад

Love the embossing folder look!! Thanks for sharing!!

@PEPSIKERR 8 лет назад

wow. I had no idea what to do with Gelli plate. never heard of them. Thanks for great ideas.

@marileemck 5 лет назад

I have spent the summer making gel prints, even took my 5x7 plate on holiday with me. I've tried new things, experimenting with shimmery inks & paint mixing on the plate. A great thing to make marks is shelf lining that has a texture (designed to keep plates from moving around on shelves, I think). I know about stencils, but never thought to use embossing folders! Thanks Lindsay for a great idea. The prints you made with the flower embossing folder were my favorites. Can't wait to try this out! ~Marilee

@ashphoenix5447 8 лет назад

Great video and tips Lindsay. Wherever you're off to, have a fun and safe trip. Cheers

@jo-annefalconer762 7 лет назад

I love the way you use everyday products to create beautiful papers. Also love my homemade gelatin glycerin plate I made nearly two years ago. if it gets too messy, I wash it under warm running water and pop it in a glass jug in the microwave for 2 minutes and re set it. Thanks.

@mmmmlllljohn 7 лет назад

Great idea to use the embossed cardstock - like that effect the best!

@emds698 5 лет назад

Omg thank you so much now I know what to do with all my embossing folders I put in storage. Going to dollar tree to pick up combs and spatulas .

@wordscrafter 6 лет назад

I LOVE the embossed print, wow!

@terrie1226 8 лет назад

I like the idea of using an embossing folder to make background paper....tfsGreat ideas...

@jessbrown868 6 лет назад

This is a great idea! I have been really struggling with what to use on my gel plate since I bought it. I am going to try and make some shapes with foam and see how it goes. I am also going to make my own stencils with my silhouette, just out of regular cardstock I think. Thanks for all the ideas!

@misscheesecake1952 3 года назад

Thanks Lindsay. I going to the Dollar Tree, now!...thanks for all your tips

@JulieBarneson 6 лет назад

Thank you! I really appreciate you sharing all these tips!

@cindylabare960 4 года назад

I really love the embossing folder idea!!!

@christierella 8 лет назад

I appreciate you, and your videos! 👍🏼

@cherylalikhani5957 4 года назад

It is definitely looks easier than the silk screened sweatshirt I did (what feels like 100 years ago) back when I was in middle school.

@Cyrilmc222004 3 года назад

Thank you so much Lyndsey I really really enjoyed this very much. Thank you so much for sharing this with us all. I’m really going to give it a try. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

@GodzHarleyGirlStudio 8 лет назад

Fabulous, low-cost and terrific idea's for beginners who can't just "stop.by.the.large.chain.crafting.stores" thing!! LOL! I always love your video's and learn so much! You and "Joggles" are the most talented, gifted people who are Tha you for the great teacher'ness you share with us! Thanks.🌹 Tree

@pamsteckman698 8 лет назад

I am so excited. I went to Michaels to use a gift card I got for my birthday. I got a bunch of paints, plus those watercolor crayons you talked about in another video (michaels brand) for only $4!!! Thanks for your inspiration and wonderful ideas.

@kathykirk3784 7 лет назад

Love your ideas! I'm new and I have never seen this done before it's pretty cool!

@lesliespeers2739 8 лет назад

Thanks Lyndsay... now you've got my wheels turning! I haven't made a print yet, but i've gathered some of the supplies i'll be needing for this. Now i need a trip to the dollar store,lol... TFS ~ L

@Windkisssed 8 лет назад

Amazing ideas!!! Thanks Lindsay!!

@rosemcguinn5301 8 лет назад

GREAT tutorial! Love it, Lindsay! Thanks

@missysunshine2660 5 лет назад

So, so awesome! Thank you!!

@swannwillow9476 6 лет назад

Brilliant idea to use embossing folders!

@suward7377 8 лет назад

THANK YOU Lindsay for your great info packed video , it's always a treat popping in to watch your videos and learn from your great demos. Hope you are having a lovely day, finding some time to craft away in your studio. Warmest best wishes from across the miles here in France. Susanne Aka Luvcreatincards

@daisy3690 8 лет назад

excellent as always thank you for sharing

@nancyhansen8844 8 лет назад

First time seeing this, may have to give it a try. Love your frugal ideas as always. thx for sharing

@ITALIAORIANA 8 лет назад

I never thought to use embossed paper. I really like how the print comes out.

@klee4217 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. Great ideas.

@craftydegrasse3679 8 лет назад

Great video,I made your Gelli plate and used cookie cutters and made shapes! TFS!💜😄

@susane945 2 года назад

Wow! Fantastic tips! Thank you! 💖🌸🌷

@francesb7515 8 лет назад

Thank you for giving us these useful ways to improvise on tools Lindsay. I also saw a pastry roller - like a brayer? at the dollar store. They have a small glass trivet I use as a pallet. I bought the body wash sponge and cut it up to use in collage classes. I feel we are not done finding treasures at the dollar store hehe.

@cherylalikhani5957 3 года назад

Some texture tools I use: Lids from med bottles Old injection lens (insukin, victosa, etc) and lids Yarn straight, knotted, and beaded Cut off small pieces from oxygen vanilla Rubber bands wrapped around straws Cut up foam plates - shapes - masking Cut up bubble wrap - shapes - masking Glue patterns on foam, cardboard, etc Baby powder - highly recommend for masking Tape - for masking

@cherylalikhani5957 3 года назад

Oxygen cannula, not vanilla. Didn't know my tablet autocorrects.😑

@KathySpiersSilverKat 8 лет назад

GREAT ideas....THANKS!!

@HarleenFrancesQuinzel1st 3 года назад

With the fun foam you could glue tongue depressors to them to make them more sturdy... That's what I did with mine

@ArtetTuto 8 лет назад

excellent! thank you for sharing!

@kimshine4011 8 лет назад

Thanks for the great ideas!

@cherylalikhani5957 4 года назад

I love you! I am just starting out and still collecting things I can use for mixed media, especially texture and stencils. I bought that set of combs! Suggestion for the comb that is concave; you can cut off one or both ends of Q-Tips, slip them over the teeth, then tape them in place. It can give great versatility by changing how many teeth are used.

@cheriluvsgrr 8 лет назад

Awesome ideas, tyfs

@LaniLeDesigns 8 лет назад

Great idea!!! TFS!

@andrealavigne7824 6 лет назад

Awesome tips, Lindsay!!! I was just looking at the "real" gelli printing tools, and you're right--they are up there, even on Amazon.com! I just happened to find your video with a RU-vid (or Google?) search the other day--so glad I did. Guess where I'll be going soon--Dollar Tree! LOL Thanks also for the tip about using an embossed cardstock to add texture. Definitely going to try that, too. Have a wonderful day! :)

@paprluvr 8 лет назад

Fun blog recommendation! Lots of ideas. TFS. Tere

@georgesgentry5835 3 года назад

Wonderful tips Lindsay, tfs

@jogrybsli 8 лет назад

thanks, excellent video

@vicky-mareewurst1924 Год назад

So cool thanks for the great ideas 💖🫶🙏

@MashaSuralmasha878 8 лет назад

Loved that technique! TY so much for sharing! Hugs, Masha

@virginia6984 8 лет назад

I'm going to have to make a trip to Dollar Tree & see if they have those spatulas. The art store ones are so over priced! Thanks for the great idea Lindsay!

@mariamorales393 8 лет назад

so cool!

@joymenis1048 8 лет назад

Thank you

@katpaints 2 года назад

First time viewing this but I bought a bunch of those spatulas about the same time, for the same reason! Lol!

@Caelidh Год назад

I have embossing folders.. .that is really neat... and opens up a wide variety of things I can do

@Caelidh Год назад

I wonder how often you could use the embossed cards as stamps? after they dry

@thefrugalcrafter Год назад

They get better with each uze!

@donnameyers2697 8 лет назад

Was very informative

@CraftyLori 8 лет назад

Fun!!

@jacquelinec2904 8 лет назад

Very tickled you did this tutorial, Lindsey! I have a zillion embossing folders so was really excited about this tip. Thanks, from bestie Jacqueline

@GrumpetteJV 8 лет назад

you can also use those embossed wallpaper samples you get at the diy Store!

@CoolCakesandCraftswithAmalia1 8 лет назад

side by side comparison of home made gelli plate printing and manufactured gelli printing?

@evastovall313 8 лет назад

you should try cutting them with your pinking shears or decorative edge sissors

@retrobebop61 8 лет назад

Could you also do a tutorial on embossing.....those folders etc? I'm not familiar with that, as well. Thanks so much ! Lynne

@redgeminiarts3674 8 лет назад

Great ideas and techniques. Could you emboss the foam and then adhere it to a wooden block? That might be really cool. Thanks for sharing.

@jeanieferretti4203 8 лет назад

I sure did love the embossing folder print! Turned out beautifully! What is the brand of folder if it says? Thank you for the great video Lindsay!

@lilac2484 8 лет назад

I bought a few from michael's when they where discontinue them and they where 50% off can not wait to try these.

@BarbaraMerryGeng 5 лет назад

I have got to get a gelli plate !

@sburcher4536 8 лет назад

For anyone in the UK I found some similar spatulas in my local Home Bargains for £1

@ilovebananas1238 8 лет назад

Cool

@greetingsfromchilliwack5702 8 лет назад

This is fabulous! I have got to make my own set of spatulas. The art stores charge way too much. Your ideas are so frugally minded! Just curious to know what side of the deli paper to use? One side has a shiny finish. Thanks!

@lynnewalker5586 4 года назад

thanks for these great ideas its 2020 and I am locked down in New Zealand for 4 weeks due to the Covid 19 virus so I am catching up on lots of crafting and art videos etc. And of course I will be crafting as i have plenty of material to keep me going. There is always a bright side or silver lining to the bad things. ps I dont have the virus myself so fingers crossed.

@patcyzauskas7216 8 лет назад

I love the results!! Don't think I would do this much so now to to search utube on how to make my own gelli pad.

@cherylalikhani5957 3 года назад

Great video but I don't agree with cleaning after every use. The dried bits of paint (grunge) is quite popular with other gel plate artists, I've seen a couple dirty their plates just to get those pulled up bits of color in a later print.

@Annmakes 8 лет назад

If you want a really good quality plate look into the Gel Press www.gelpress.com they are the original makers of the gel press reusable mono printing plate. Gel Press is made by the original company and it is in the USA! They are supposed to be more affordable too. They have a great blog with some really talented designers. Ahem. Yes including me. Couldn't help it I love you Lindsay and I just wanted to share the info with you, and your viewers. Now I am off to the dollar store to get me some more of those spatulas. there's only the one in my kitchen drawer right now. LOL.

@RichBoden 8 лет назад

Scratch that - Gelli Plate (pro) is a plastic containing mineral oil, so their website says, which is what candle gel also is so guess one could make a candle gel plate to see if that works? Mineral oil and silicone oil are superficially similar in properties so my guess based on how it looked wasn't far off ;)

@RichBoden 8 лет назад

Slightly off-topic - can I make a tutorial request for a watercolour of Mount Fuji with the carpets of beautiful pink shibazakura in the foreground (moss phlox) and maybe some cherry trees coming into blossom...? I saw a photo of this year's shibazakura today and I thought it would make a wonderful watercolour using Opera Pink I guess and immediately thought of you!

@PhoebesWorldProductions 8 лет назад

Very cool. ;)

@ElinT13 8 лет назад

Great Idea! Wouldn't using a hole punch shorten the process of texturing, when you want bigger gaps in your spatula? I hope you have a nice vacation.

@sherylesp2272 8 лет назад

I have a home made permanent gelli plate that cracked so I melted it and re-made it.... now it seems very sticky and the paints seem to dry very quickly.... I am going to scrap it ... but what may I have done wrong?

@crops4fun 8 лет назад

My Michaels store has some tools that have long wooden handles and a spatula like end that is for creating different designs/textures. They were expensive when we first got them but are now marked down to about $4. this. Is this a good deal?