In gelli plate printing, joan bess inventor of the concept for the gelli arts gel printing plate unleashes the fun through more than 50 stepbystep projects. For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the gelli arts gel printing plate is a dream come true. Im thrilled to be included in the new book, gelli plate printing by joan bess. The gelli arts gel printing plate has brought out my inner artist, and im now happily monoprinting in my spare moments. Well, back to talking about suzanne mcneills gelli printing book. The revolutionary printing plate that enables a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking now has its own guidebook. Joan is the author of the north light book gelli plate printing, which features many of. Find great deals on ebay for gelli plate and gelli arts gel printing plate.
Consider this the definitive guide to gelli plate printing in terms of instruction, ideas, and projects. Gelli plate printing mixedmedia monoprinting without a press by joan bess and publisher north light books. If you love your gelli plate, youre going to love this book. When dry, the gel medium acts as a resist, which is a great technique to use with printed papers like book pages, sheet music, and maps. My focus on this blog is showing you how to make books and i think other people do a much better job of showing you how to print with a gelli plate than i would. See more ideas about gelli printing, gelli plate printing and gelli arts. After a lot of research and a little luck, we found a resource to work with to perfect a new printing plate one that is nonperishable, has a sensitive surface. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press by bess, joan abebooks. Thats why im so happy to bring you this fantastic guest blog from joan bess, the author of gelli plate printing. Meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. Plus, she features a gallery with over 20 examples by top artist who share a. In this premier guide, artist joan bessinventor of the concept for the gelli plate unleashes the fun through more than 50 stepbystep techniques. The text on the plate should be allowed to dry and then picked up on the next print. Customs services and international tracking provided.
Wipe the plate down with a spritz of water and a paper towel, and youre ready to go again. Monoprinting with the gelli plate is nothing short of revolutionary, and joans book is packed with incredible techniques and tips for creating. Printing with a gelli plate is an intriguing process that results in beautiful, oneofakind, handprinted papers with amazing colors, textures, and layers. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press joan bess ebook meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. The materials are commonly available and acrylic paints are easy to use. Our gel printing plate looks and feels like gelatin, but is durable, reusable and stores at room temperature. Learn how to incorporate stencils and rubber stamps. Gelli arts printmaking plates are innovative and revolutionary plates for monoprinting and mixed media art.
Simply apply paint with a soft rubber brayer, make your marks and pull your print. We wish you many happy printing sessions and cant wait to see your creations. In this premier guide, artist joan bess inventor of the concept for the gelli plate expert tips through more than 50 step by step techniques. For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the gelli arts gel printing plate is. And now the developer of the gelli plate, joan bess, has released a new book gelli plate printing. She launched emerald city stamps and has taught mixedmedia techniques at the newark museum and the book arts roundtable in nj. Mastering the layers video plate art, prints, gelli. Plus, she features a gallery with over 20 examples by top artist who share a brief description of their process. I was able to transfer the text of an old book to the gelli plate.
Printmaking plates by gelli arts cheap joes art stuff. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Now that weve covered all the supplies and materials you can use for printing with a gelli plate or making gel press prints, youre ready for the fun part. Book overview meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. The best paint is the one you love, and that creates the look you are trying to achieve in your prints.
After seeing joan printing on a gelatin plate, my gears went into motion. This year ive made a number of gelli print books and ive got quite a few questions about how to make gelli gelatin prints. I was convinced we could develop a nonperishable alternative. Since 2010, she has been developing numerous and varied techniques for monoprinting on the gelli plate. If you follow my work, you know i love gelli plate printing. Use a large bristle brush for this area to create texture in the final print.
Gelli plate printing by joan bess, 9781440335488, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Gelli plate printing by joan bess overdrive rakuten. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Another neat gelli printing idea is to use fabric scraps fabric can often be used to add texture to mixed media pages or even for your journal covers. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Artside studio creative workshops for women gelli printing. To enter the giveaway, click on the red enter giveaway here button below. Gelli printing alter ed artacrylic paint plate paperfa bric craft idea book. Printing with gel medium, instead of acrylic paint, creates a clear image when the print is dry, says joan bess in her book gelli plate printing. Our goal is to get everyone printing and with your help, together we can make this happen. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press by joan bess isbn.
Paint the bottom shape starting at the top of that shape with the light blue, then the darker blue followed by the purple. See more ideas about gelli plate printing, gelli printing and gelli arts. Gelli plate printing with joan bess cloth paper scissors. The materials are commonly available and acrylic paints are easy to. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. If you havent discovered the unbridled joy of monoprinting with a gel plate, you have not lived, my friends. Written by joan bess, the creator of the gelli plate, it is a prime source of information. Create intriguing patterns using tools like sponges, textured rollers and homemade combs. Joan bess has a bachelor of science in education, university of hartford. In this premier guide, artist joan bessinventor of the concept for the gelli plateunleashes the fun through more than 60 stepbystep techniques. For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the gelli arts gel printing plate is a dream come true its durable, reusable, stored at room temperature, and ready to get. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press by bess, joan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In this premier guide, artist joan bess inventor of the concept for the.
Joan invented the concept for the gel printing plate and is coowner of gelliarts. Gelli plate printing by joan bess books the book bug. We love this product so much and were excited about making them for you. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gelli plate printing. The transfer occurs when you press a fresh sheet text paper, this is an old encyclopedia. Gelli plate printing is a fabulous resource for a fast and friendly approach to printmaking.