Heather Telford/Gel Print Journey

  • $44

Gel Print Journey

  • Course
  • 38 Lessons

A self paced class for gel printing beginners or a refresher for all who have tried this wonderful artform.  We begin with the basic tools and processes then dive into the wonderful world of colour, texture and pattern on the gel plate.
Hi, I'm Heather Telford, an artist living in Canada.  I spend my days making art, teaching art and building community through art. In this self paced class Gel Printing class I will will show you how to use the right tools and techniques to achieve stunning results. You'll be amazed at how quickly you'll improve and delighted with the range of detail, pattern and colour in your growing collection of prints.

What will I need?

You will need a gel plate and a brayer, a few acrylic paints and a stack of paper to get started.  After that it's up to you. I use many textured items that I find around home. The class also features techniques with common crafting supplies such as stencils, stamps and dies.
Gel printing is a very accessible art process. You need very few supplies to get started. Every print is unique. The detail will amaze and delight you. You can turn your gel prints into original cards, book covers, art journal pages, collages and more.
All the video content is available so you can work through the class at your own pace, pausing, repeating or skipping ahead if you wish. 

What is in the class?

In Gel Print Journey we will first learn about the supplies needed. We will then learn the basics of printing on a gel plate with acrylic paint before enjoying twenty three different technique lessons. With a pile of prints completed you can peruse the project galleries for inspiration.

Testimonials

  'I wish that Gel Print Journey had been available when I started my gel printing journey several years ago, but at least it's here now to help me refine the techniques I've been using.'

Elizabeth T, N.H.

Contents

Welcome

Welcome

Supplies

the gel plate
gel plate sizes
the brayer
the paint
the paper
gathering supplies around home

Gel Printing Basics

First Prints

Texture Prints

Basic Texture Prints
Texture from Plastic Packaging
Cardboard Packaging
Fibre Texture
Tissue Paper & Plastic Wrap

Stencils

Stencils
More With Stencils
Layering Stencils
Stencil + Texture Combo
More Fun with Stencils
Die Cut Masks

Nature Prints

Feathers
Leaves
Grasses

Stamps, Dies and Embossing Folders

Printing with Stamps
Homemade Stamps
Printing with Embossing Folders
Making Texture Plates from Embossing Folders

Technique Combos

Technique Combos
Layers & Masking
Patchwork
Bonus Patchwork

Wrap Up

You Have Paper Options
Clean Up Sheets
Thank you

Project Galleries

Project Gallery 1
Project Gallery 2 - Stencils
Project Gallery 3 - Nature
Project Gallery 4
Project Gallery 5 - Combos

Frequently asked questions

How can I contact you?

You can send me an email heather@heathertelford.com

I am a total beginner; is this class for me?

Yes this class is for you. I start at the beginning. It is also for people who have gel printed a bit but want a refresher or more techniques to try.

Will we be trying different mediums?

In this class we cover many techniques with acrylic paints. Perhaps in a future class we can explore other mediums.

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