Try printmaking without a press — the Gelli Arts way!
- 32 projects for cards, quilt fabric, journals, totes, wearables, and more
- Complete guide to the revolutionary Gelli Arts (R) press, a versatile and easy printmaking option for paper and fabric crafters
- Gelli plates are durable, reusable, portable, flexible, and wash off quickly with water
- Create one-of-a-kind artwork with amazing colors and textures, including colorful backgrounds, layered monoprints, and borders
- Make your own printing plates, stamps, texture tools, stencils, and masks
- Inspiring gallery of gel-printed creations to spark your imagination and creativity
Discover the amazing Gelli Arts (R) plate — a revolutionary printing surface that makes it fun and easy to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork with amazing colors and textures!
This book shows you how to use gelatin printing to create 32 stunning designs of layered prints, decorative pages for art journals, fabric for quilting, handmade greeting cards, and more! Also included is a stunning art gallery featuring the latest Gelli Arts plate techniques.
Gel printing is the perfect medium for beginners and experts alike for economical, versatile printmaking options. There's no need for an expensive or bulky press! Durable and reusable Gelli plates are easy to clean with water, so you can quickly change paint colors and move on to your next project! Wonderful results can be obtained quickly, and simple variations give each print its own unique personality.
Gelli Arts Printing Guide teaches you all the basics you need to know on supplies, how to get started, and the best techniques for making colorful backgrounds, textured pages, multiple layers, and basic borders. Get inspired to create your own gel-printed masterpieces with 32 original projects. You'll also learn how to use stencils, stamps, masks, and found objects to create interesting and innovative works of art!
Discover the versatility of the amazing Gelli Arts plate and learn all the latest techniques, with Gelli Arts Printing Guide!
"This book is just so helpful. A brilliant mix of practical advice and artistic possibility. Perfect for anyone who wants to get to grips with the creative potential of gel printing." — Helen Wells, artist and author of Expressive Sketchbooks: Developing Creative Skills, Courage, and Confidence
"Bursting with inspiration, ideas, and projects, Gelli Arts (R) Printing Guide is the perfect book for those wanting to learn about gel printing. Every image sparks an idea and had me practically running to my gel plate to pull prints immediately!" — Torrie Gass, artist, foxandhazel.com
Suzanne McNeill is the author of more than 200 craft & hobby books, including Joy of Zentangle, The Beauty of Zentangle, the 11-volume Zentangle series, and Zen Mandalas. Suzanne founded the leading publisher of Zentangle books, Design Originals (an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing). She was voted "Designer of the Year" and received the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the Craft & Hobby Association. Suzanne has been called "the trendsetter" of the arts and crafts industry.
