The monotype printing process is something that got me really excited about art over 20 years ago. You never know what you’re going to get, and I love the myriad of textures and patterns!
The new, inexpensive product called “Gelli Plate” allows you to create beautiful monotypes without a press, using materials anyone has in their studio.
Click here for class description and to sign up!
(It’s really fun. Join me!)
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Very nice.
Love it. Looking for options at the Studio at Living Opportunities in Southern Oregon.
I can’t get Gelli plates in switzerland but i succeeded making plates from agar and tried already some printing. I would love taking this online class, do you think it makes sense?
Not sure what agar is, but you can make a plate using unflavored gelatin.
Agar is a gelatin type product made from seaweed. It is used a lot by vegetarians.
ooooh yes…. I use my gelli but you get such wonderful results….cant wait to try….
Dear Carla, this sounds to be another wonderful class with you. I would love to join, but can’t find the Gelli Plate in any German internet store. Do you have any ideas where to get it, or what to use instead?
All the best from Germany, Stefanie
zijdelings.eu sells them. It’s in the Netherlands, so not too far to be too expensive to ship.
The gelli plate came from the technique of making a plate to print with using unflavored gelatin. There is directions online. Also there have magazine articles about how to make it using gelatin. I will research and post if I find the info.
You can make a gelatine plate yourself. I used Agar, which is a gelatine made from plants. It costs about 1 or 2 Euro. 1/2 Teaspoon is used for 500 ml water. It is very easy to prepare. You boil it up, pour it into a flat tin and let it set, it doesn’t take long. And then it is ready for use, either in the tin or taken out of it.
If you g++gle “gelatin printing” you find a lot of instructions. This is a good adress: http://printmakingwithoutapress.blogspot.ch/
Have fun.
Hello from Switzerland
Waltraut
Carla,
Does the size plate you order matter (budget considerations)? My mentor from RISD is doing a lot of monotype and I left the area before I could take her class. I would love to do this!
WOW WOW WOW!!! I was so inspired by your post a week or so back that I decided to splurge and got the wee Gelli, the 6″ by 6″ size.
What fun!!!
I had seen it BEfore and it seemed fun, and I have also done some monoprinting, years ago, but for some reason your post just inspired me to act!!
how brilliant of you to create your own class!!!
I really want to do this, but will have out of town company (in-laws). They will be here the 21-27th. Will info be available for access after the class period? i am pretty sure I will not have time while I am entertaining visitors. I love your work and would love to take this class.
Hi Rene! This is from the sign up page:
“(Note: All my classes have indefinite access, the videos and class materials will be up and available to you “forever.”)”
I love this about Carla’s classes – I review lessons over and over, have done for years now! :->
I would love to join the class 😉 For how long are the videos available?
What size gelli plate would be best to use for this class?
I’m using an 8″x10″, but the 6×6 size would work great. (The larger size would work fine, but you might need to add an acrylic retarder medium to extend the drying time.)
I’ll be there!
I’m all signed up! This looks like something I’ve always wanted to learn how to do. Thank you!
Got a plate, got signed up….looking forward to it!
Might just have to do this one 🙂 Sounds like so much fun!!! I’m seeing photo transfer jewelry made from these.
That sounds like a whole lot of fun! I’ll order my plate today.
I’m in! AND I paid for my 8×10 Gelli plate with income from selling my art cards — yay!