On Friday my new online class "Getting Started with the Gelli Plate" will be released.
What is a Gelli Plate?
I'm so glad that you asked!
It's a product made by Gelli Arts for monoprinting (creating unique individual – mono or one – prints).
Essentially, it's a big squishy rectangle of a gelatin-like substance. As you can see from the packaging, it's advertised as a method of creating monoprints without a press. Watch this video on traditional monoprinting with a press and you'll see why the Gelli Plate is so darn awesome!
"Getting Started with the Gelli Plate" is a class devoted to getting you comfortable with your Gelli Plate.
The class is hosted on a private password protected blog and there are seven lessons and five videos which walk you step-by-step through the process of Gelli Printing.
Watch this one-minute video for a peek into the class:
The seven lessons are:
- Supplies: A chat about the supplies I use and why I like them.
- Removing Paint from the Plate: This is the most common type of Gelli Printing that you see in online tutorials and magazine articles.
- Adding Paint to the Plate: Take a step forward with your Gelli Printing! Learn how easy it is to fake drawing skills with a Gelli Plate.
- Using Stencils & Basic Layering: When you start mixing stencils with the Gelli Plate, super exciting things happen! We will use both commercial and handmade stencils and masks to create unique layered images.
- Creating Intentional Layers: This lesson is all about using the Gelli Plate to create a finished print that stands alone as a piece of art.
- What to do with Gelli Prints? Gelli Prints are super fun to make (it really is an addictive process), but what do you do with those prints? I offer up a range of possibilities to you!
- Resource Guide & One More Technique: The title pretty much explains it all. This is a wrap-up post with some resource links, and then I couldn't helps myself — I had to include just one more fun technique!
Here are a few of the prints from the class:
And here is one of the Gelli Prints from class that I simply popped into a frame for a piece of quick and easy art!
This is a great class to take if you own a Gelli Plate and simply aren't getting the results you want. This is also a great class to take if you're thinking of buying a Gelli Plate, but not sure whether or not it would work for you. Watch the videos and then make a decision! (I suspect you'll want one after you see how cool the process is!)
Class is a steal at just $15:
And don't forget, you can also buy a twelve-class pass for all twelve "Getting Started" classes. It's $165 (savings of $15 or one free class!):
Thanks for stopping by!
While I do not have the time, I can not resist! My friend inherited a printing press (not quite as big as the one in the video you linked but BIG and intimidating). I told her I’d learn how to use it with her. The gelli plate would be a great intro to the whole world of mono-printing. And the prints you did are so beautiful.
I just took your stamping class (from interweave) since I can’t get to your class in person. It was pack full of enthusiasm and clear instruction. Really wonderful. I have so many ideas for the mandala type background stamps.
While I do not have the time, I can not resist! My friend inherited a printing press (not quite as big as the one in the video you linked but BIG and intimidating). I told her I’d learn how to use it with her. The gelli plate would be a great intro to the whole world of mono-printing. And the prints you did are so beautiful.
I just took your stamping class (from interweave) since I can’t get to your class in person. It was pack full of enthusiasm and clear instruction. Really wonderful. I have so many ideas for the mandala type background stamps.
While I do not have the time, I can not resist! My friend inherited a printing press (not quite as big as the one in the video you linked but BIG and intimidating). I told her I’d learn how to use it with her. The gelli plate would be a great intro to the whole world of mono-printing. And the prints you did are so beautiful.
I just took your stamping class (from interweave) since I can’t get to your class in person. It was pack full of enthusiasm and clear instruction. Really wonderful. I have so many ideas for the mandala type background stamps.
While I do not have the time, I can not resist! My friend inherited a printing press (not quite as big as the one in the video you linked but BIG and intimidating). I told her I’d learn how to use it with her. The gelli plate would be a great intro to the whole world of mono-printing. And the prints you did are so beautiful.
I just took your stamping class (from interweave) since I can’t get to your class in person. It was pack full of enthusiasm and clear instruction. Really wonderful. I have so many ideas for the mandala type background stamps.
While I do not have the time, I can not resist! My friend inherited a printing press (not quite as big as the one in the video you linked but BIG and intimidating). I told her I’d learn how to use it with her. The gelli plate would be a great intro to the whole world of mono-printing. And the prints you did are so beautiful.
I just took your stamping class (from interweave) since I can’t get to your class in person. It was pack full of enthusiasm and clear instruction. Really wonderful. I have so many ideas for the mandala type background stamps.
I am so looking forward to this! got my supplies ready… can’t wait to see what you do with the gelli plate Julie.
I am so looking forward to this! got my supplies ready… can’t wait to see what you do with the gelli plate Julie.
I am so looking forward to this! got my supplies ready… can’t wait to see what you do with the gelli plate Julie.
I am so looking forward to this! got my supplies ready… can’t wait to see what you do with the gelli plate Julie.
I am so looking forward to this! got my supplies ready… can’t wait to see what you do with the gelli plate Julie.
Looks like fun Julie!
Looks like fun Julie!
Looks like fun Julie!
Looks like fun Julie!
Looks like fun Julie!
I think that I am not getting the best results from my Gelli Plate. And so, I shall sign up for your class.
Your classes are great and I really like that we have “eternal access” to the materials!
I think that I am not getting the best results from my Gelli Plate. And so, I shall sign up for your class.
Your classes are great and I really like that we have “eternal access” to the materials!
I think that I am not getting the best results from my Gelli Plate. And so, I shall sign up for your class.
Your classes are great and I really like that we have “eternal access” to the materials!
I think that I am not getting the best results from my Gelli Plate. And so, I shall sign up for your class.
Your classes are great and I really like that we have “eternal access” to the materials!
I think that I am not getting the best results from my Gelli Plate. And so, I shall sign up for your class.
Your classes are great and I really like that we have “eternal access” to the materials!
I am totally anxious for this one Julie! Might I just say that I am a little jealous by the fact that it seems you have an “in”, if you will, with Crafter’s Workshop because there are a few of their new designs that I am waiting not-so-patiently for and that bridge is one! I keep checking all my favorite retailers but to no avail. Patience is a virtue, I guess…
I am totally anxious for this one Julie! Might I just say that I am a little jealous by the fact that it seems you have an “in”, if you will, with Crafter’s Workshop because there are a few of their new designs that I am waiting not-so-patiently for and that bridge is one! I keep checking all my favorite retailers but to no avail. Patience is a virtue, I guess…
I am totally anxious for this one Julie! Might I just say that I am a little jealous by the fact that it seems you have an “in”, if you will, with Crafter’s Workshop because there are a few of their new designs that I am waiting not-so-patiently for and that bridge is one! I keep checking all my favorite retailers but to no avail. Patience is a virtue, I guess…
I am totally anxious for this one Julie! Might I just say that I am a little jealous by the fact that it seems you have an “in”, if you will, with Crafter’s Workshop because there are a few of their new designs that I am waiting not-so-patiently for and that bridge is one! I keep checking all my favorite retailers but to no avail. Patience is a virtue, I guess…
I am totally anxious for this one Julie! Might I just say that I am a little jealous by the fact that it seems you have an “in”, if you will, with Crafter’s Workshop because there are a few of their new designs that I am waiting not-so-patiently for and that bridge is one! I keep checking all my favorite retailers but to no avail. Patience is a virtue, I guess…
Very excited, this will be my first class with you Julie. I currently have a homemade gel plate until the “real thing” gets here. Can’t wait to start creating!
Very excited, this will be my first class with you Julie. I currently have a homemade gel plate until the “real thing” gets here. Can’t wait to start creating!
Very excited, this will be my first class with you Julie. I currently have a homemade gel plate until the “real thing” gets here. Can’t wait to start creating!
Very excited, this will be my first class with you Julie. I currently have a homemade gel plate until the “real thing” gets here. Can’t wait to start creating!
Very excited, this will be my first class with you Julie. I currently have a homemade gel plate until the “real thing” gets here. Can’t wait to start creating!
Julie I am definitely interested in this but how is using a gelli plate different from the monoprinting you taught us in It’s Sew Easy???
Julie I am definitely interested in this but how is using a gelli plate different from the monoprinting you taught us in It’s Sew Easy???
Julie I am definitely interested in this but how is using a gelli plate different from the monoprinting you taught us in It’s Sew Easy???
Julie I am definitely interested in this but how is using a gelli plate different from the monoprinting you taught us in It’s Sew Easy???
Julie I am definitely interested in this but how is using a gelli plate different from the monoprinting you taught us in It’s Sew Easy???
Great Post Julie Balzer!! The Gelli class looks fabulous – cool prints too 🙂
Great Post Julie Balzer!! The Gelli class looks fabulous – cool prints too 🙂
Great Post Julie Balzer!! The Gelli class looks fabulous – cool prints too 🙂
Great Post Julie Balzer!! The Gelli class looks fabulous – cool prints too 🙂
Great Post Julie Balzer!! The Gelli class looks fabulous – cool prints too 🙂
Its quicker and the prints are generally cleaner, but the principles are the same.
Its quicker and the prints are generally cleaner, but the principles are the same.
Its quicker and the prints are generally cleaner, but the principles are the same.
Its quicker and the prints are generally cleaner, but the principles are the same.
Its quicker and the prints are generally cleaner, but the principles are the same.
Can I sign up now or is it to late
Can I sign up now or is it to late
Can I sign up now or is it to late
Can I sign up now or is it to late
Can I sign up now or is it to late
Yes, you can sign up now. 🙂
Yes, you can sign up now. 🙂
Yes, you can sign up now. 🙂
Yes, you can sign up now. 🙂
Yes, you can sign up now. 🙂
Hi what size of gelli plate do you recommend to buy? What fits the deli paper best? Thanks Laura
Hi what size of gelli plate do you recommend to buy? What fits the deli paper best? Thanks Laura
Hi what size of gelli plate do you recommend to buy? What fits the deli paper best? Thanks Laura
Hi what size of gelli plate do you recommend to buy? What fits the deli paper best? Thanks Laura
Hi what size of gelli plate do you recommend to buy? What fits the deli paper best? Thanks Laura
Theres no right size. I have an 8×10 plate.
Theres no right size. I have an 8×10 plate.
Theres no right size. I have an 8×10 plate.
Theres no right size. I have an 8×10 plate.
Theres no right size. I have an 8×10 plate.
I have just signed up for the class, I bought the Gelli plate at the Ally Pally show in London and I am looking forward to starting playing with it. In our country (Slovenia) I am probably the first one to have it! Can’t wait to start the class!
Hugs,
Cardarian
I have just signed up for the class, I bought the Gelli plate at the Ally Pally show in London and I am looking forward to starting playing with it. In our country (Slovenia) I am probably the first one to have it! Can’t wait to start the class!
Hugs,
Cardarian
I have just signed up for the class, I bought the Gelli plate at the Ally Pally show in London and I am looking forward to starting playing with it. In our country (Slovenia) I am probably the first one to have it! Can’t wait to start the class!
Hugs,
Cardarian
I have just signed up for the class, I bought the Gelli plate at the Ally Pally show in London and I am looking forward to starting playing with it. In our country (Slovenia) I am probably the first one to have it! Can’t wait to start the class!
Hugs,
Cardarian
I have just signed up for the class, I bought the Gelli plate at the Ally Pally show in London and I am looking forward to starting playing with it. In our country (Slovenia) I am probably the first one to have it! Can’t wait to start the class!
Hugs,
Cardarian
Julie, I signed up on 4/19 and paid, haven’t received the pass code? I can’t wait to start!!! got all my supplies including the deli paper. Found some at COSTCO on Sunday. Thanks
Diane
Julie, I signed up on 4/19 and paid, haven’t received the pass code? I can’t wait to start!!! got all my supplies including the deli paper. Found some at COSTCO on Sunday. Thanks
Diane
Julie, I signed up on 4/19 and paid, haven’t received the pass code? I can’t wait to start!!! got all my supplies including the deli paper. Found some at COSTCO on Sunday. Thanks
Diane
Julie, I signed up on 4/19 and paid, haven’t received the pass code? I can’t wait to start!!! got all my supplies including the deli paper. Found some at COSTCO on Sunday. Thanks
Diane
Julie, I signed up on 4/19 and paid, haven’t received the pass code? I can’t wait to start!!! got all my supplies including the deli paper. Found some at COSTCO on Sunday. Thanks
Diane
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Can I still take this class? It looks so amazing!
Can I still take this class? It looks so amazing!
Can I still take this class? It looks so amazing!
Can I still take this class? It looks so amazing!
Can I still take this class? It looks so amazing!
“Learn how easy it is to fake drawing skills with a Gelli Plate.” Wow! How great! Learn how to fake art. I am all in!
Johan
“Learn how easy it is to fake drawing skills with a Gelli Plate.” Wow! How great! Learn how to fake art. I am all in!
Johan
“Learn how easy it is to fake drawing skills with a Gelli Plate.” Wow! How great! Learn how to fake art. I am all in!
Johan
“Learn how easy it is to fake drawing skills with a Gelli Plate.” Wow! How great! Learn how to fake art. I am all in!
Johan
“Learn how easy it is to fake drawing skills with a Gelli Plate.” Wow! How great! Learn how to fake art. I am all in!
Johan
Just signed up for the class! Can’t wait for the email password to get started.
Just signed up for the class! Can’t wait for the email password to get started.
Just signed up for the class! Can’t wait for the email password to get started.
Just signed up for the class! Can’t wait for the email password to get started.
Just signed up for the class! Can’t wait for the email password to get started.
Hi there! I was trying to sign up for this, but when I click the “buy now” button, I get an error message that says: “PayPal cannot process this transaction because of a problem with the seller’s website. Please contact the seller directly to resolve this problem.” I would like to take this class. Please advise.
Kind Regards!
Hi there! I was trying to sign up for this, but when I click the “buy now” button, I get an error message that says: “PayPal cannot process this transaction because of a problem with the seller’s website. Please contact the seller directly to resolve this problem.” I would like to take this class. Please advise.
Kind Regards!
Hi there! I was trying to sign up for this, but when I click the “buy now” button, I get an error message that says: “PayPal cannot process this transaction because of a problem with the seller’s website. Please contact the seller directly to resolve this problem.” I would like to take this class. Please advise.
Kind Regards!
Hi there! I was trying to sign up for this, but when I click the “buy now” button, I get an error message that says: “PayPal cannot process this transaction because of a problem with the seller’s website. Please contact the seller directly to resolve this problem.” I would like to take this class. Please advise.
Kind Regards!
Hi there! I was trying to sign up for this, but when I click the “buy now” button, I get an error message that says: “PayPal cannot process this transaction because of a problem with the seller’s website. Please contact the seller directly to resolve this problem.” I would like to take this class. Please advise.
Kind Regards!
Oh Oh !
Julie, I am looking forward to taking all your classes, but repeatedly get the following message.
“PayPal cannot process this transaction because of a problem with the seller’s website. Please contact the seller directly to resolve this problem.”
I tried to use the contact me link but it would not open 🙁
I read your blog early in the morning with my first cup of coffee, so my day starts off with a smile.
Carole
Oh Oh !
Julie, I am looking forward to taking all your classes, but repeatedly get the following message.
“PayPal cannot process this transaction because of a problem with the seller’s website. Please contact the seller directly to resolve this problem.”
I tried to use the contact me link but it would not open 🙁
I read your blog early in the morning with my first cup of coffee, so my day starts off with a smile.
Carole
Oh Oh !
Julie, I am looking forward to taking all your classes, but repeatedly get the following message.
“PayPal cannot process this transaction because of a problem with the seller’s website. Please contact the seller directly to resolve this problem.”
I tried to use the contact me link but it would not open 🙁
I read your blog early in the morning with my first cup of coffee, so my day starts off with a smile.
Carole
Oh Oh !
Julie, I am looking forward to taking all your classes, but repeatedly get the following message.
“PayPal cannot process this transaction because of a problem with the seller’s website. Please contact the seller directly to resolve this problem.”
I tried to use the contact me link but it would not open 🙁
I read your blog early in the morning with my first cup of coffee, so my day starts off with a smile.
Carole
Oh Oh !
Julie, I am looking forward to taking all your classes, but repeatedly get the following message.
“PayPal cannot process this transaction because of a problem with the seller’s website. Please contact the seller directly to resolve this problem.”
I tried to use the contact me link but it would not open 🙁
I read your blog early in the morning with my first cup of coffee, so my day starts off with a smile.
Carole
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