Gelli Arts (R) Printing Guide: Printing Without a Press on Paper and Fabric Using the Gelli Arts (R) Plate (Design Originals) 32 Beginner-Friendly Step-by-Step Projects, Techniques, and Inspiration - Softcover

Suzanne McNeill

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1497205409 ISBN 13: 9781497205406

Publisher: Design Originals, 2021

Synopsis

Try printmaking without a press―the Gelli way!

• 32 projects for cards, quilts, journals, totes, wearables, and more
• Complete guide to the revolutionary Gelli<font size="1"> (R)</font> 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
• Economical, versatile printmaking options for both experts and beginners

Discover the amazing Gelli<font size="1"> (R)</font> plate―a revolutionary printing surface that makes it 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! This expanded edition also contains an updated art gallery featuring the latest Gelli<font size="1"> (R)</font> plate techniques.

Gelatin printing is the perfect medium for beginners and experts alike. There's no need for an expensive or bulky press. Durable and reusable Gelli<font size="1"> (R)</font> 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 Printing, Expanded Edition 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 Gelli 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 plate and learn all the latest techniques, with Gelli Printing, Expanded Edition!

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About the Author

Suzanne McNeill is the author of 230 craft & hobby books and 15 Zentangle books, Suzanne McNeill has been called "the Trendsetter" for arts and crafts. Dedicated to hands-on creativity, she constantly tests, experiments, and invents something new and exciting. Suzanne is the woman behind Design Originals, a publishing company dedicated to all things fun and creative. Winner of the Craft and Hobby Association's Industry Achievement Award, she is a designer, artist, columnist, TV personality, publisher, art instructor, author, and lover of everything hands-on.

Edition details

• Publisher: Design Originals
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497205409
• ISBN 13: 9781497205406
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80