Exploring gelli printing on fabric ideas, this series of tutorials showcases various techniques and creative applications by different artists. Each artist brings their unique approach to using gelli plates for printing on fabrics such as denim, canvas, and muslin. They demonstrate how to apply acrylic paints mixed with fabric mediums and utilize tools like brayers and stencils to transfer intricate designs onto textiles. The tutorials discuss the adaptability of gelli printing, encouraging viewers to experiment with different materials and patterns to enhance their fabric projects and provide a foundation in gelli printing and inspire personalized fabric art creations.
Gelli Printing on Fabrics
In this tutorial about gelli printing on fabric ideas, the artist introduces viewers to gelli printing on fabric using a large tool she affectionately names the “Big Daddy” jelly plate. She chooses a vibrant color palette of orange, red, and teal to create eye-catching designs. To add textured patterns to the fabric, she employs old alphabet scrapbooking items, highlighting their effectiveness in imprinting large letters onto the material. This approach allows her to experiment with various visual elements and add a personal touch to her creations.
Throughout the session, the artist encourages creative experimentation in gelli printing. She demonstrates how different materials can be repurposed for printing, demonstrating the technique on fabric to produce unique and artistic textiles. These custom fabrics are intended for use in her projects, such as making zipper pouches for an upcoming art event. Her tutorial provides a practical guide to gelli printing and inspires viewers to explore and innovate with materials readily available at home or sourced sustainably.
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Printing on Fabric Using a Gelli-Plate
In this tutorial about gelli printing on fabric ideas, the artist demonstrates how to use a jelly plate to print on fabric. Initially, the artist uses a brayer to apply a base layer of paint onto the jelly plate. Although the brayer is a bit sticky due to not being cleaned properly, the artist covers the plate with paint evenly. Next, they place stencils cut from cardboard onto the painted surface and cover them with fabric, pressing down firmly with their hands to transfer the design. After removing the fabric, a clear pattern appears where the stencils were placed.
The artist continues the process by removing the stencils, which leaves a relief pattern on the jelly plate. They then apply a fine layer of yellow and white paint over the relief to prepare for another print. A different piece of white fabric is pressed onto the plate to pick up the relief pattern. Satisfied with the result, the artist adds more prints on top of the initial fabric print, using the same stencils but varying their placement to explore different patterns. The tutorial demonstrates how to layer colors and patterns, achieving complex textile designs and highlighting the versatility and creative potential of jelly printing on fabric.
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Printing on Fabric with Leave – Gelli Printing Fun
In this tutorial about gelli printing on fabric ideas, the artist demonstrates her jelly printing technique on fabric. She introduces her materials, including unsuccessful eco-dyed fabrics such as plain cotton and thin muslin. Dragona aims to make these fabrics visually appealing by adding autumn-inspired colors like oranges, yellows, reds, browns, greens, and black.
She explained that she used a homemade jelly plate that had become thin and firm, perfect for her printing needs. She demonstrates the initial steps of the printing process by applying these colors directly to the plate or by spreading them on a piece of acetate before transferring them to the plate, noting that the homemade gel plate tends to absorb a lot of pigment, which can result in splotches. She then places leaves on the paint-covered plate to create impressions, ensuring good contact by pressing them into the paint.
To add a layered effect, she covers the arrangement with a mesh and rolls over it gently to pick up some of the paint, creating a pattern behind the leaves. After this, the fabric needs to dry slightly before she adds darker colors like brown and black to enhance the contrast and depth of the print.
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Gelli Printing on Fabric
In this video about gelli printing on fabric ideas, the presenter participates in the February event of the Creative Arts Collaboration, themed #loveart. She focuses on creating art on fabric using a jelly plate and various acrylic paints. The tutorial discusses the advantage of using a larger jelly plate, specifically a 12×14-inch size, which is ideal for working with fabric. She uses a multi-purpose cloth by Rockin, praising its sturdy, canvas-like quality that doesn’t fray easily.
Throughout the session, the presenter uses her creativity to add depth and interest to the fabric. She incorporates a small, fun roller she found at a garage sale with patterns like stars and hearts to add texture to the fabric. As she develops her design, she decides to introduce green paint to simulate grass, enhancing the outdoor feel of the artwork.
To create more detailed patterns, she switches to a smaller jelly plate, a 3×5 inch, for precision work, using it to stamp additional fabric. She also employs delusions rubber stamps to add texture and then cuts out little bird shapes from the printed fabric. The presenter uses the bird shapes to construct a small unlined zipper bag, incorporating functional elements such as pockets and a wristlet strap from the various pieces she prepares.
The presenter details assembling the bag, ensuring each component is beautifully decorated and well-coordinated.
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Gel Printing on Fabric
In this tutorial, Teresa addresses a common question about whether gel printing can be done on fabric, affirming that it is indeed possible and demonstrating the process. She revisits this technique by printing on various fabric types to illustrate its simplicity. Teresa introduces the tools she will use: an 8×10 inch Jelly Arts brand gel printing plate, although she notes that smaller sizes could work for smaller fabric pieces.
Teresa selects three different types of fabric—a lightweight denim, a white canvas, and an unbleached cotton calico—to showcase the different effects achievable with gel printing. She emphasizes that colored fabrics like denim might alter the appearance of the paint unless it’s highly opaque. She prepares to demonstrate the technique by mixing regular acrylic paint with a fabric medium, noting that specific fabric paints can be used if available but aren’t necessary.
