Gelli Plate Printing by Courtney Cerruti

Beginner | 56 min

Taught by Courtney Cerruti

Learn from craft master Courtney Cerruti as she demonstrates how to use the Gelli Plate to make layered and textural prints. The silicone plate is infinitely reusable and is adept at printing both flat shapes and dimensional items like botanicals, fibers, textiles and more. Learn how to print on both paper and fabric in a process that is fast and addictive. The unexpected beauty in every print ignites an insatiable curiosity that can only be cured by an afternoon of printing.

Learn how to:

Print stand-alone images with acrylic paint
Print with ink
Print layered images
Troubleshoot
Print on fabric
Make an image transfer

What you'll get:

Easy-to-follow video lessons on how to make prints using the Gelli Plate
7 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Detailed supply list
Step-by-step instructions by artist Courtney Cerruti
Questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Gelli Plate Printing
Overview01:30
Materials03:19
Printing with acrylic paint13:41
Printing with inks06:32
Final layers11:16
Printing on fabric06:59
Image transfer technique09:41
Show and tell03:41

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Gelli Arts gel printing plate
Acrylic paint including Folk Art Color Shift paint and Fabric Creations for printing on fabric,
Alcohol inks and india inks
Brayers
Deli paper (optional)
Copy paper
Washed muslin fabric
Spray bottle and/or baby wipes for cleaning
Various materials for printing including yarn, feathers, cut paper, botanicals, packaging, etc.

For image transfers: