Gelli Plate Printing: Mixed-Media Monoprinting Without a Press
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (609 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1440335486 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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Joan invented the concept for the Gel Printing Plate and is co-owner of GelliArts.. She launched Emerald City Stamps and has taught mixed-media techniques at the Newark Museum and The Book Arts Roundtable in NJ. Joan Bess has a Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Hartford
Experiment with metallic paint, dimensional paint and gel medium. Simply apply paint with a soft rubber brayer, make your marks and pull your print. It's easy, fun and totally addicting!Printmaking just got easier!Expert tips from the creator of the Gelli plate60+ awesome step-by-step techniquesIdeas for incorporating stamps and stencils, using ghost prints, salvaging uninspired prints, and more26-page gallery shows the many wonderful ways artists are incorporating Gelli printing into their work. Create intriguing patterns using tools like sponges, textured rollers and homemade combs. It's that simple! Wipe the plate down with a spritz of water and a paper towel, and you're ready to go again.In this premier guide, artist Joan Bess--inventor of the concept for the Gelli plate--unleashes the fun through more than 60 step-by-step techniques. Learn how to incorporate stencils and rubber stamps. Become a texture-hunter, creating a wide world of effects using embossed papers, natural objects, rubber bands, lace, corrugated cardboard, metal tape, die cut lettersanything goes!Even beginners can enjoy immediate gratification--just grab a textured surface, smoosh it into your painted Gelli plate, and you'll have a stack of amazing pr
Ideas Abound!!! Starla Great book This is a terrific reference for Gelli Plate Print Making. The information is well presented in photos and verbiage. There is so much information packed into this book that I learn something new every time I pick it up. Extremely well written Joan Bess has to be a professional educator and technical writer. You do not have to read between the lines Instructions are detailed and thorough. At the same time your imagination an. Sharbart said Great Gelli printmaking resource.. I have two Gelli plates and wanted to expand my ideas on using them. This book was written by one of the developers of the Gelli printing plate so she's very knowledgeable about her subject matter.I have learned new techniques from the book and have several more things from it I want to try. The illustrations are excellent and the book is well written. I recommend it to any printmakers who use a Gelli plate.Buy the book and a Gelli print. B. W. Sturgis said Playtime for Grownups!. So much fun to read and really well organized. Great photos, great writing and many art tips. I am very impressed with the number of different techniques this book offers. I bought the Gelli Plate as well. BTW, you need to buy the plate to do the techniques in this book.
Joan invented the concept for the Gel Printing Plate and is co-owner of GelliArts.. She launched Emerald City Stamps and has taught mixed-media techniques at the Newark Museum and The Book Arts Roundtable in NJ. About the AuthorJoan Bess has a Bachelor of Science in Education, University of Hartford