tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post8617576200618208963..comments2024-03-29T05:02:19.344-05:00Comments on Altered Book Lover: Gelli "PLAY?"Bleubeard and Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-57366808016936942712016-05-08T17:16:21.130-05:002016-05-08T17:16:21.130-05:00Hi, I just sort of surfed in to your blog whilst l...Hi, I just sort of surfed in to your blog whilst looking for Gelli ideas and read of your difficulties which may be solved by now but i'll go on....at first i had similar problems and my prints were such a disappointment. I even joined a Facebook gelli group and posted there without any good results. So I tried using it once every 4 months or so for a couple years and my prints were consistantly terrible. One day I bought a new brayer and BINGO my prints suddenly had promise. By then I had already gone through the gamut of trying many variations of cheap and expensive paints and papers. Went back to youtube and really studied what was going on. Many seemed very carefree and sloppy with poor braying, even a lot of empty spaces and they were either frantically fast or way too slow doing the exact same thing over and over. They churned out hundreds of prints that were not my idea of good prints. I don't mind fixing a little something here or there but I don't want to spend hours fixing a gelli print that was poorly or sloppily executed.One persons videos was the opposite and she was really way too picky for my taste. So I was on my own to figure it out by trying everything I could think of. Conclusion: newsprint; the plain kind is good but also can be found in colors at Michaels. I started by using the comic and crossword and horoscope sections of my daily newspaper and to this day they're some of my best prints. Patterned or/and colored tissue and napkins win over the best cardstock.Golden paints are super but pricey so I use Liquitex, Craftsmart, Americana and the like. Most of my best work has at least 2 layers. Spend a day pulling the best colored bckgrnds you can and the next day you'll want to get out your stencils to finish them off on your gelli plate. Try for quality on each and every one rather than billions of pieces of junque. You will be amazed! I've uploaded some on my daily art blog which have also been given a little Photoshop help. My next project is cutting stencils from manila folders because I can no longer make glue gun stencils because I went hog wild and now have "glue gun thumb" ooooo it hurts, but sure makes awesome stencils. Hope my rambling response helps. I hope you stick with Gelli printing, it's a very rewarding form of art.Lorrainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07503904212738268753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-72676410083650005002015-10-19T14:56:58.704-05:002015-10-19T14:56:58.704-05:00I think me + gelli would equal disaster, so I thin...I think me + gelli would equal disaster, so I think I'll stay away from both the purchased and homemade ones. It is good that you gave it another try and that it healed itself--who knew?Craftymoose Craftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791008130982382299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-4720037623449403792015-10-10T07:08:06.548-05:002015-10-10T07:08:06.548-05:00I was watching gelli print videos yesterday. I kno...I was watching gelli print videos yesterday. I know we've talked about me want ing to try this before. I actually purchased some Knox gelatine to give it a try but that's as far as I've gotten.<br />You are fortunate to have a large drying area for your fun prints. The lack of good space is one thing holding me back.Hallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473540669635905535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-49570102680487220172015-10-09T03:51:32.762-05:002015-10-09T03:51:32.762-05:00i brew me a Cup of coffee to make it comfortable i...i brew me a Cup of coffee to make it comfortable in front of the pc, as i wanted to read your gelli experiments. <br />now i´m through with the first and what can i say? first: the wonder healing is spectacular (as the previous Frustration with the circle surely was high, as These plates are everything but cheap!).<br />then: i wish i could be playing with you. i really had the first time real fun with the plate at our stamping retreat last year, when we were playing as a Group. quite more inspiring than dabbling along alone. anyway, that won´t help. <br />in the beginning i looked up a lot of Videos (better than static Posts) - i think gelli plate has an own Website linking to YouTube, or i remember carolyn dube´s Videos also were helpful.<br />i think one key is to have good paint. not in the way of "expensive", but in the way of "quite fresh": i learned it was frustrating when the paint dryed too fast... such Things. it brings much more fun if you can Play smoothly. and really, i also tried to use up the old paints first, but then i switched to newer ones (cheap, really) and everything went better.<br /><br />but then: i think all your results will be of good use, too: you can always add to them - even with some more gelli printing;) and for some Backgrounds they will turn out just fine. don´t give up!<br />now i´m marching on to your next gelli post:) johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236665096059653348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-48693343189580522372015-10-09T01:40:00.694-05:002015-10-09T01:40:00.694-05:00Agh, I am sure with practice you will achieve some...Agh, I am sure with practice you will achieve some lovely results, and I think you need to pass all those through again with a different layer of colour or something but don't listen to me... I decided from the outset that I would not get on the gelli plate bandwagon and so far I have managed it, I have so many other ways to make a huge mess!! LOLvoodoo vixenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05969587296959836879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-75224940283575095082015-10-09T00:19:39.296-05:002015-10-09T00:19:39.296-05:00From what I understand, you either love it or hate...From what I understand, you either love it or hate it. Me? I never did buy one......yes, I know that's a shocker. I did make one....hated it!! I would rather make marks with just stuff laying around, brush or scrap the paint on, one layer at a time......or just dump it one and let it run.......haha!<br /><br />But I will applaud your for giving it an other tryKrishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573573810959229149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-43246381450485891192015-10-08T21:38:18.343-05:002015-10-08T21:38:18.343-05:00Ya just have to keep playing and remembering it...Ya just have to keep playing and remembering it's really suppose to loose and all mixed up with layers on top of each other. The granddaughters ans I spent two days playing with one 5X7 inch plate and made lots of prints. Then another day we cut some up and made collages out of them. They created some fun pieces to give as gifts this year. Cheaper more fluid paints do work better for some folks. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192378197271824011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-3479295301323646552015-10-08T19:28:14.732-05:002015-10-08T19:28:14.732-05:00You've had a struggle with the plate, but have...You've had a struggle with the plate, but have been persistent in giving it a try. Funny how the spot went away. Are you covering the plate surface generously with brayered on paint? Just wondering because the images look lightly printed. Anyway, keep plugging away- you never know, the next session might just knock your socks off!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15432818284701098002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-45912863966051158182015-10-08T18:21:40.639-05:002015-10-08T18:21:40.639-05:00When I first got my bigger gelli plate I used it f...When I first got my bigger gelli plate I used it for like two pulls but Dagan and Leah were over and they got going and played for a long time. We were using cheap craft paint that was old and the results were not good. Now that I am finally moved and just finished unpacking today--I plan to rest up and playing with the gelli plates is on my list and I bought thinner paints that are new so I am hoping for better results. I think I will have to play for several sessions before I get the hang of it--well, hopefully will get the hang of it. LOL! I'm glad to see I am not the only one who had trouble with it right off the bat. :)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-69270032177981621742015-10-08T16:49:46.328-05:002015-10-08T16:49:46.328-05:00Hi Elizabeth. I never did get on the gelli plate ...Hi Elizabeth. I never did get on the gelli plate train. Maybe I'm glad I didn't!!! I'm actually going through my craft supplies (have been for a few months now) and downsizing. I need to get rid of some clutter and since I don't have a designated play area it's difficult.<br /><br />I'm hoping I participate next week!! Can you believe it!!!<br /><br />I hope things are going well for you. I haven't been visiting anyone for months now and I know that a few WOYWWers have had medical issues.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Kay505whimsygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16594635228441769910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-90148670371644012692015-10-08T16:29:05.105-05:002015-10-08T16:29:05.105-05:00I think you are to organized and tidy for a Gelli ...I think you are to organized and tidy for a Gelli plate. It is a bit like intuitive painting ...it requires wild abandon and try anything. It works well with cheap paints. For we wild and messy types it is a glorious obsession and i want to make a planner out of them this years, well not a real planner a sort of journal .<br />Hugs monicaMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077645270052587033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-50232517576974842342015-10-08T15:06:23.206-05:002015-10-08T15:06:23.206-05:00Such a shame that you can't come to grips with...Such a shame that you can't come to grips with it. Perhaps you should just 'play' on some 'not so precious' paper before you put it away....perhaps newsprint. One can't expect one's first efforts at anything to be perfect. It took me a while, now I LOVE my Gelli plate.Jo Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09025838373008865611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-88227860144622795472015-10-08T12:13:49.533-05:002015-10-08T12:13:49.533-05:00Oh dear, Elizabeth you don't know how much I w...Oh dear, Elizabeth you don't know how much I wish I could come over before you put it all away so I can show you how much FUN the plate can truly be!! If you don't like what you've done with some of these put them back on the plate with other colors and stencils- or just add more stamping or stencils on your own. Oh, and I rarely clean off my plate . I let the extra bits of acrylic paint dry and the next time I brayer colors on and print-the leftover bits of previous colors show up and it looks very cool.Linda Kunsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00569703961551672145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-33536569770309319972015-10-08T10:21:18.684-05:002015-10-08T10:21:18.684-05:00What a shame, after your yearning for a Gplate and...What a shame, after your yearning for a Gplate and the subsequent disappointment over it. And how very bizarre that it should heal itself!! I don't have a Gplate and probably never will own one. It's great that you persevered and have some interesting results. I look forward to seeing what you make with all your new prints. <br />Have a lovely, upcoming weekend :D :DTwinkleToes2dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07848604298196551253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-28957263208333168392015-10-08T09:11:04.179-05:002015-10-08T09:11:04.179-05:00Oh Elizabeth! Well done for persevering - I do hop...Oh Elizabeth! Well done for persevering - I do hope it gets better for you! I don't use mine nearly enough and yet I do love the effects I get! I think Claudia has a point when she says that sometimes using cheap paper takes away the need to get "good results" Have you tried with Inks with your brayer - My friend Sarah showed me this technique and although paler we got good enough results for our journals! Off to caravan for a few days as we are expecting good weather! Have a great weekend! Hugs, Chrisxxxpearshapedcraftinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744515186281908192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-53680349926043021162015-10-08T08:57:34.346-05:002015-10-08T08:57:34.346-05:00Oh poor Elizabeth!
I can understand you... but it ...Oh poor Elizabeth!<br />I can understand you... but it gets better with the practise -<br />You must now make prints over the first prints and you will love them.<br /><br />I make prints from time to time..but I don't have the original plate ( far to expensive here in EU)<br />I take a soft mousepad and pull a plastic jacket around... this is so handy.. because I need nearly no cleaning in between and at the end of the session I throw away the plastic jacket or I collect it -gives a good book-cover maybe in the future..(no cleaning - I hate cleaning - today I had to clean the house .. that is my weekly bad day when it comes to make the big cleaning of the house every week- but must be)<br /><br />Isn't it great that the plate healed itself..lol!<br />froebelsternchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501600240752195171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-52624131358677541752015-10-08T08:49:10.807-05:002015-10-08T08:49:10.807-05:00Fun gears and the like showing up. I agree with E...Fun gears and the like showing up. I agree with Elle, some days it comes out great, others, eh. On the brown bags, light colors might work better, like white bright yellow, pink, light blue, etc. Experimentation is part of the fun. Glad you had a chance to use the stencil stash I sent. xoxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-68506980765149056042015-10-08T08:38:41.105-05:002015-10-08T08:38:41.105-05:00It's all Greek to me, but I like your finished...It's all Greek to me, but I like your finished product. It's a shame it's such a chore to set up and put away.Divers and Sundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759655568104782267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-62312353289425767142015-10-08T07:35:27.873-05:002015-10-08T07:35:27.873-05:00I like my gelli plate. Some days produce better re...I like my gelli plate. Some days produce better results than others. I have small ones for my grand kiddies. Interestingly enough the youngest (3) kept saying more, more and did wonderfully. The oldest (7) hated to quit and did 'awesome' stuff in his mind. lol My little artist (5) got frustrated. ??? Aren't we all creatively unique!!!<br /> ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15188791638739872773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-24434340264860376462015-10-08T07:09:36.438-05:002015-10-08T07:09:36.438-05:00I haven't used a Gelli plate and doubt I will ...I haven't used a Gelli plate and doubt I will ever buy one. I am confident that at some point - when you decide to get it out again - you will master it. You always find a way to make things work.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-36658873012569270072015-10-08T03:52:05.624-05:002015-10-08T03:52:05.624-05:00Oh, I remember I struggled too when I first used m...Oh, I remember I struggled too when I first used my Gelli plate and it took several "sessions" to find out what worked best for me. I found that the cheapest acrylic paints work best for this as with some of the others I only managed to glue my print to the plate....lol. <br /><br />Also adding some drying time extender helped a lot with some techniques as it gives the acrylic paint more open time to add some texture with tools or to put some masks in place properly. <br /><br />Going for brighter colours with more contrast and doing more layers instead of trying to create the "one" print with the first attempt was definitely a much better approach...so now when I use my Gelli plate I always prepare to produce a lot of scrap and some really cool prints alongside with it. <br /><br />So using cheaper paper and paints has helped free me and putting off any "good results" pressure. Please, don't give up! You will find that if you give yourself the time to find out what works best for you, it can really be very rewarding! <br /><br />Hope this helps!!!!! <br />Hugs, <br />Claudia xClaudia N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03577948083701178316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14359045.post-55889515241964578742015-10-08T03:05:11.441-05:002015-10-08T03:05:11.441-05:00That was an interesting read, and what a wondrous ...That was an interesting read, and what a wondrous healing of your gelli plate. I have a home-made one, and have not used it much because I never really liked what I made with it. I find printing with a brayer and a glass plate easier, but haven't done much of that lately either. Hope you manage to get your bags finished, perhaps you can combine the backgrounds with some stamping and/or painting. Whatever, hope you have some fun. Have a great day, hugs, ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.com