The top picture shows a plate made with stencils and modelling paste. The band across the top was done with Golden crackle paste which, as you can see, produces a craquelure finish when it dries. The one in the second picture has stencils and modelling paste again with the addition of glass bead medium across the top.
I have to say I had mixed results with these when I used them on the gelli plate. Joan's post here shows some excellent prints using this idea and I was hoping to have something similar to share. However, for whatever reason, I wasn't totally satisfied with my results. The patterns didn't always show up particularly well on paper and that may be to do with the way I constructed the plates - perhaps the modelling paste isn't even enough, or perhaps it was something to do with the heat or my choice of paper, I don't know. I will try again though and report back, and if you fancy having a go yourself I highly recommend the video I linked to above.
Anyhoo, here's a card I did make successfully with the texture plates - gelli printed and collaged!
I love the card, particularly the neon which is my current obsession. It's another keeper to be framed for my hall wall this time. xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you love it, I hoped you would! :)
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I have had better luck making my texture plates on something flexible. I use regular paper or card stock and make my textures on those. After I make them, I go over the whole thing a few times with matte medium to give them some strength. Once you begin using them and the paint builds up they get even sturdier but still flexible enough to give a lovely texture. My two cents. I too tried the boards but had no luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roberta, that sounds like a good idea, think I'll try that next. I think you're right, the flexibility would make for an easier impression.
DeleteI haven't tried making any texture plates yet...but I LOVE the look of the ones you made. The card you made is terrific!! Maybe it just takes a bit of practice and adjusting how much paint is on the Gelli Plate?
ReplyDeleteAnna, yes I think the amount of paint might have been part of the problem. Because it was so hot I was putting a bit more than normal on the plate to try and avoid it drying out so quickly so it may have been too much for this technique. Thanks! :)
Deletehaving a hard time with texture plates.
ReplyDeleteGail, see Roberta's post above. I reckon using paper or card and thus making them more flexible would give better contact and a crisper print. Or is it a different problem you're having?
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