Gel Press: Simple Techniques with Shari Carroll
Hi everyone! Welcome back to the blog! I’m showing you some papers that I made while playing with my Gel Press and some paints. I must admit, mono printing may seem intimidating, so I’ve broken it down to a couple simple techniques.
The first thing when starting out is to stay in color families with your paint. I think this is the best way to achieve success. I have tried creating print on a variety of papers. They all work but I prefer high quality printer paper as it allows me to press in and around my stencils. These first prints use yellows, oranges, reds and even a hint of pink. I’ve used my brayer to blend paints, and create interesting marks.
My next set uses blues, green and turquoise. You can create just a multi colored background with brayer marks, or go further and use an Impressable and stencils for layering.
Also, use the paint on the press to get multiple “pulls”. You can also get positive and negative prints from using stencils.
As a quick note; be sure to use your Gel Press on a glass, craft mat or other slick surface. The Gel is made of infused mineral oil and can stain wood or absorbent surfaces. I’ve filmed my playtime which will show you how easy it is to do printing with your Gel Press. You can watch it below or on our YouTube channel HERE.
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I hope I’ve given you some inspiration to try something new for your projects. Enjoy!
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Very cool Shari! I love your examples :D
gel press always looks like such fun. thanks for sharing
stamping sue
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I have been considering getting a geli press for a while now. I think you have convinced me I need one! I love your backgrounds, they turned out so cool!!
LOVE this video, Shari. I love making gel-printing. And always great to see more ideas how to create patterned background with the gel plate. thank you so much for sharing it.
Thanks so much for the video Shari. How timely! I just recently bought my first gel plate!
Shari, This was fascinating!I have never see this technique.
You made it look super easy. I am totally smitten!
Another one of those things that I have
but not used.
the colors are so bright and pretty.
Looks like a fun technique.
thanks for sharing.
I’ve never seen this product before and now I’m intrigued! Love these backgrounds.
Love this technique!
Beautiful backgrounds! What fun!
I love all the different effects!
Love the bright and bold colours!
Super cool technique and fun results!
Neato Shari , very interesting !
Some fantastic backgrounds here! Thanks for sharing!
I have never heard of this, I watched the whole video and it was so interesting. I have to say I was very impressed with the end products, they were wow, like amazing.I don’t know if I would have the patience to sit down and do this ( I wish I could)but this is such a cool technique I really would love to try it. Thank you so much for your video, I will be saving this one.
First time I’ve heard of Gel Press, so interesting! Thank you for the video, it looks like something I would like to do.
Very cool techniques. I think my gelli plate has the next time much to do…Thanks for inspiring.
Your technique is mesmerizing! Thank you for such a lovely video~
Thanks for the video, I had no idea! lol Beautiful creations, love the colors!
Love this whole video – great inspiration!!
WOW this is such a cool technique!!!
Love the colors you used together, Shari. These are gorgeous papers.
First time I have seen a gel press. I really like it. It is like making your own paper, kinda☺️ What type of printer paper is the paper? Haven’t heard of that before.
Thank you for making this video. I had heard of using a gel press before, but didn’t really know any details about it.
I noticed in the video you used different papers at different times. How do you determine when to use copy paper and when to use parchment or tissue papers? Thank you!
Interesting technique, pretty cards!
So pretty – and even better that the effect is a simple one to create!
This has prompted me to get my Gelli Plate and play! Thanks
Great video! Wonderful ideas.
I’m in awe–just beautiful! I’ve had a Geli plate for several years & it’s still unopened. You’ve inspired me to use it!
Neat colors!
Beautiful designs! Thanks for sharing!
SO FUN!! LOVE. The designs and the BRIGHT colors!!
Great prints!!! I love playing with my Gel Press!! I would like to see a video of what you make with your prints!
Looks like a fun process
Thank you for sharing this technique!Great video!And Dylusions are simply gorgeous…the colors are so vibrant!
Awesome, love, love this!
Very cool! I love playing on mine!
Love all the fun techniques and how vivid the colors are!
Such a pretty technique, thanks for sharing. Your cards are beautiful!
Thanks for sharing. I have been trying to decide if I want to try this.
Wow, amazing!
Great techniques! :)
Beautiful cards and colors. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Very cool backgrounds.
This is such a stunning technique!!! I am inspired to try it. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing this new to me technique. It looks fun and makes some really interesting and pretty backgrounds.
How fun!! I’m always a little stumped about what to do with my paints and now I have awesome inspiration! Thank you!
Looks like fun
These are just gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.