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Balzer Designs Stencils 2021: TCW935 Secret Garden & The Gelatin Plate

One of my favorite uses for stencils and the gelatin plate is to make ugly things pretty. 

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In this video I'm sharing how you can quickly print an overall pattern and magically make things look so much better!  Check it out:

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I used TCW935 aka "Secret Garden" for this video and it made me fall head over heels in love with this stencil.

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Even after a decade of designing stencils, I still get surprised when I actually start to play with them. I knew that I liked this design, but I was blown away by its beauty when I got to try it out!  It's definitely a new favorite.

Here are the pieces that I rescued by stenciling on top of them:

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And here are some of my clean up papers:

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I hope to see you tonight!

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Be sure to click through this link to set a reminder for the live stencil party TONIGHT (August 23) at 8pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

28 thoughts on “Balzer Designs Stencils 2021: TCW935 Secret Garden & The Gelatin Plate

  • LOVE that stencil! Can’t wait to get my gelli plate out again & play …

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  • LOVE that stencil! Can’t wait to get my gelli plate out again & play …

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  • LOVE that stencil! Can’t wait to get my gelli plate out again & play …

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  • LOVE that stencil! Can’t wait to get my gelli plate out again & play …

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  • LOVE that stencil! Can’t wait to get my gelli plate out again & play …

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  • LOVE that stencil! Can’t wait to get my gelli plate out again & play …

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  • LOVE that stencil! Can’t wait to get my gelli plate out again & play …

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  • Great results..always surprised by the outcome..Fun part of playing with gel plate.

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  • Great results..always surprised by the outcome..Fun part of playing with gel plate.

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  • Great results..always surprised by the outcome..Fun part of playing with gel plate.

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  • Great results..always surprised by the outcome..Fun part of playing with gel plate.

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  • Great results..always surprised by the outcome..Fun part of playing with gel plate.

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  • Great results..always surprised by the outcome..Fun part of playing with gel plate.

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  • Great results..always surprised by the outcome..Fun part of playing with gel plate.

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  • Love the stencil and the many options for using the stencil. The stencil made a cohesive difference in the gel plate images. Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

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  • Love the stencil and the many options for using the stencil. The stencil made a cohesive difference in the gel plate images. Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

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  • Love the stencil and the many options for using the stencil. The stencil made a cohesive difference in the gel plate images. Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

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  • Love the stencil and the many options for using the stencil. The stencil made a cohesive difference in the gel plate images. Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

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  • Love the stencil and the many options for using the stencil. The stencil made a cohesive difference in the gel plate images. Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

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  • Love the stencil and the many options for using the stencil. The stencil made a cohesive difference in the gel plate images. Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

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  • Love the stencil and the many options for using the stencil. The stencil made a cohesive difference in the gel plate images. Loved it! Thanks for sharing.

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  • Loved the transformations!

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  • Loved the transformations!

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  • Loved the transformations!

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  • Loved the transformations!

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  • Loved the transformations!

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  • Loved the transformations!

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  • Loved the transformations!

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