As I watch, I’m struck by the ways you find to “make things new again!” New stencils, wide & narrower brush strokes, various papers, copper & indigo (!)… I used to take notes only for my comments; now that I am printing more regularly, I take notes also of inspiration! Thank you, AW88, for the continuing surprises.
I found your channel a few weeks ago, and you're rapidly becoming my Bob Ross of the Gelli plate! I love the first ghost print too - the stencils have an almost alphabet or character quality. It makes the print fascinating, your eyes kind of travel around the print as if you're trying to make sense of the text. Very very cool.
I was reveling over the shimmering lights and shadows on the tree outside my window, thinking I could never capture that in a painting... and then here comes your Ghost Print #1 shimmering away! 😊 My favs are the two ghost prints today. Completely unique free forms! Wonderful!
Your work is amazing and wondrous! Tomorrow I will watch this and follow along to learn the steps. It will of course be totally different. I’m so excited!
Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy. Ive recently developed a passion for more abstract art. Something I do for myself as others know my art as more traditional realism in acrylics and watercolor. Ive also enjoyed alcohol inks and found a product called Graffix Craft Sheets. When you mentioned the mylar being clear, the Graffix came to mind. I believe the cost per sheet is less expensive. Its a nice heavy material and it comes in packs of 25. Im definately going to be using it to make some unique stencils. Thought I'd share in case you wanted to try it for yours.
The tyvek stencils should not remain flimsy if you let the paint dry on them. I have found no reason to clean stencils because I use the same side each time. In fact the paint build up makes them stronger.
I tried using a sharpie on the plate for the first time but nothing went onto the paper and now I can't get it off the gelli plate. Where did I go wrong?
the Sharpie ink won't transfer by itself. It needs a thin coat of paint first applied with the brayer. Press the paper on and wait 5 minutes. It takes a bit of practice. The remaining sharpie marks will come off with baby oil and a rag or baby wipes.
