The Gel Print Trick I Wish I Knew Sooner (Just Add Water!)–Tutorial Tidbits

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO– Click "SHOW MORE" below! In this video, Barb and I share a stunning gel printing technique that uses nothing but water on the gel plate — and the results are absolutely gorgeous. The secret? Rice paper. Its absorbency helps lift leftover paint in a way that creates soft textures, rich color blends, and beautifully unexpected patterns. After a LOT of trial and error, we finally cracked the code… and when it worked, it was pure magic. Even better? We discovered that this method creates two prints at once — the ultimate print and a unique bonus print pulled in the process. Talk about art alchemy! Stick around until the very end to see the full lineup of colorful gel prints we created during this session. In this video you'll learn: How to gel print using water only Why rice paper makes all the difference Tips for lifting leftover paint How to get multiple prints from one pull New ideas for collage, mixed media, and gel printing Perfect for: mixed media artists, collage lovers, gel plate beginners, gel printing pros, and anyone who wants to explore new textures and techniques. If you love gel plate printing, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more tutorials! ❤️ SUPPORT THE ARTIST MAKE A ONE TIME DONATION– https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PaperPaintings ⭐️ SUPPLIES USED IN THIS VIDEO: 9x12 BEST Rice Paper Pad: https://tidd.ly/40yKrVd Amsterdam Heavy Body Acrylics: https://tidd.ly/4o3EfPb My 9X12 GEL PLATE: https://tidd.ly/4lMGjcF Speedball 6-inch Brayer: https://shrsl.com/3cm7i ⭐️ SUPPLIES–I USE FROM JOGGLES MY PRODUCT DESIGNS: MY Stencil Designs: https://bit.ly/3JSI2cB My Foam Stamp Designs: https://bit.ly/3vvJDzZ My Rice Paper Designs: https://joggl.es/mDzvTghm Print Perfect Gel Plate Registration Tool: https://joggl.es/tRDWYcwv My Kits and Supplies: https://joggl.es/ixuWuNqh NONSTICK CRAFT SHEET TABLE COVERING https://shrsl.com/4tdnh SHEET MUSIC AND GEL PRINTED PAPER PACKS: My Website Shop: https://www.paperpaintings.com/shop/paper GEL PRINTING: My 9X12 GEL PLATE: https://tidd.ly/4lMGjcF 9x12 Gel Plate Storage TIn: https://shrsl.com/4v33g All Size Gel Plates: https://shrsl.com/3vcn7 Speedball 4-inch Baren: http://shrsl.com/4c52r Speedball 6-inch Brayer: https://shrsl.com/3cm7i Speedball 2-inch Brayer: https://shrsl.com/3ll3q Speedball 1.5-inch Brayer: https://shrsl.com/4f7rd PAPER: 9x12 BEST Rice Paper Pad: https://tidd.ly/40yKrVd Wet Strength Tissue Paper: https://tidd.ly/473Nf0v Dictionary Pages: https://shrsl.com/357ja Sheet Music Packs: https://www.paperpaintings.com/shop/paper Hand Painted Collage Paper Packs: https://www.paperpaintings.com/shop/paper COLLAGE APPLICATION: Liquitex Gloss Gel Medium: https://shrsl.com/3yffu Golden Soft Gel Gloss Medium: https://amzn.to/3uD3W20 Princeton Catalyst Glue Brush: https://shrsl.com/3yffo Cradled Wood Painting Panels: https://shrsl.com/4tdol PAINTING: Princeton Velvetouch Paint Brush Set: https://shrsl.com/3yffs Golden Fluid Acrylics Floral Set: https://shrsl.com/4nsiv Golden Fluid Acrylics Open Stock: https://shrsl.com/4pq40 Amsterdam Heavy Body Acrylics: https://tidd.ly/4o3EfPb ⭐️ SUPPLIES –I USE FROM AMAZON – Golden Fluid Acrylic Paints: https://amzn.to/3OOQJKj MY TUTORIAL BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3L6hmXo 🛍️ My AMAZON ART SUPPLY STOREFRONT– https://www.amazon.com/shop/paper-paintings-collage-artwork 🎨 WEEKLY IN-DEPTH VIDEO TUTORIALS ON PATREON– Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ElizabethStHilaire For MORE in-depth content, gel printing, collage, watercolor, painting, videos check out my inspiring Patreon community. BIG Thanks to all my Patrons, you know who you are, for supporting me and allowing me to do what I do best! 🎨 IN PERSON WORKSHOPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY– ONLINE: https://www.paperpaintings.com/online-workshops IN PERSON: https://www.paperpaintings.com/workshops 🎨 COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE COURSES– NEW Online Self Study Courses: paperpaintings.com/online-workshops Birds and Blooms Self Study: https://bit.ly/48ioV8F Pet and Animal Portraits Self Study: https://bit.ly/3Tq64Ej Monoprinting for Collage Paper Self Study: https://bit.ly/3REN9V0 Building Better Backgrounds Self Study: https://bit.ly/3v2vopG Ten Techniques Off the Gel Plate Self Study: https://bit.ly/48g8V6S ✏️ JOIN MY NEWSLETTER MAILING LIST– http://eepurl.com/KkA-L 🖼️ AVAILABLE ORIGINAL ART– MERCH: https://www.paperpaintings.com/shop ORIGINALS: https://www.paperpaintings.com/available-artwork 📎 WORKSHOP SUPPLY LISTS– https://www.paperpaintings.com/supplies ✋🏼 LET'S BE SOCIAL – INSTAGRAM: @paperpaintingscollage ONLINE: https://www.paperpaintings.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/PaperPaintingsCollageArtwork MAILING LIST: https://www.paperpaintings.com/newsletter-sign-up BUSINESS EMAIL: [email protected]