I should really have said plates in the title as a friend came over this morning to be introduced to gelli plate printing, so I had two plates out as well as a selection of papers and fabric. My papers were cut to exact sizes as they will be used to produce another folding book. It was fun seeing how someone else uses colours and as a result I even tried to be a bit more subdued in my colour usage too. But it's very difficult to go against your own nature and very soon I grabbed the brightest acrylics again. You can see stacks of the resulting papers above and below.
Both of us were very much into circles!
But the best page of the session was this final one below.The colours just sing and it has ended up a wonderful mix of different patterns.
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6 comments:
These are just awesome Frieda - I have to admit I have not been so successful with my geli plate prints but I think I just need to do it more often....
Those papers are beautiful. Do you show step-by-step how you get some of those effects? I'd like to come over and gelli print with you!
I swear a gelli plate is *the* most fun you can have with your art supplies. So much great output in a fairly short time. So many uses for the finished prints. Fun alone and even more fun with friends.
Your prints are great! Love how many patterns and colors each one has. Mine are a bit more subdued so must try to mix things up more next time.
Fabulous prints-and what fun to play with a friend too! I know exactly what you mean about choosing colors-I can't help but go for lots of vibrant paints:) I've been pretty good about using my papers so I'm about due to make a day of printing again too.
have just discovered your blog. Love the colours you use. Wonderfully cheering an a grey day. I also enjoy using a gelli plate. You certainly made super use of your day
Maureen
gorgeous prints. Did you use fabric paint or just regular acrylic paints for printing on fabric??
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