Here’s how gel plate image transfers actually work. The toner in a laser print resists the acrylic paint, so the paint stays on the gel plate where the toner is. Anywhere there’s no toner, the paint gets absorbed into the photo paper. Then when you cover the whole thing with a final layer of paint and let it dry completely, it adheres to the paper and pulls the image off the plate in one clean release. It’s a process that can feel technical at first, but once you understand the mechanics, it ope

🎨 Gel Plate Printmaking 🌟Here is a quick little tutorial on how to do the transfer process on recycled paper.3 steps that show some of the ways to work with your gel plate and image transfers. https://bluelavaart.com/art-education/gelli-printThis is my website page filled with gel Printing steps, tips, and a curated list of my YouTube Videos. #Gelprinting | Jessica at Bluelavaart

Beyond the Basics: Intermediate Gel Plate Printmaking is now open and it’s packed with techniques to take your prints to the next level. In this course, we’ll go deep into the how and why behind strong gel prints. You’ll learn to: 🎨 Master image transfers what works, what doesn’t, and how to fix it 🎨 Layer intentionally (think depth, contrast, and interest) 🎨 Experiment with color and paint control to get more intersting results 🎨 Try fabric printing and charcoal transfers for totally new te