Gel Plate Printing with DIY Yupo and Copier Paper Masks — Easy Mixed Media Technique!
Clare Cosens Designs
5,634 views
In this video, I’ll show you how to create your own reusable Mid-Century inspired masks using Yupo paper and regular copier paper. I'll then show you how I use them to make beautifully layered gel prints. If you’ve been wanting to take your mixed media or Gelli printing to the next level, this simple DIY technique opens up endless creative possibilities!
👇 Let me know in the comments:
Have you ever made your own masks for gel printing? What shapes should I try next? Would you like to see how I use these papers in a mixed media project?
What you’ll learn in this video:
● How to cut and shape custom masks from Yupo/Copier paper
● Tips for getting clean, crisp shapes that work well on the gel plate
● Layering techniques for depth and visual interest
● How to use your handmade masks to create unique prints every time
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gel printer, this tutorial is packed with easy, fun, and inspiring ideas to boost your creativity.
If you enjoy this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss future gel printing and mixed media tutorials!
MATERIALS:
8"x10" Gelli Plate
Brayer
Yupo Paper
Copier Paper
160gsm Cartridge Paper
Carnival Wet Strength Tissue Paper
Acrylic paints: Neutral Grey, Turquoise, Indigo and Metallic Gold
Craft knife and cutting mat
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
3:01 Inspiration for my masks
4:29 Using Gyro Cut Pro tool to cut masks
7:21 Got everything ready to print with
8:18 Starting with opaque Neutral Grey
9:40 Going in with my cartridge paper
11:26 The first ghost print
13:07 Going back in again
16:30 Three layered ghost print on the tissue paper
18:20 First print using the copier paper masks
23:24 Last layer
25:01 Pulling the beautiful line work
25:21 Lets have a look at what we have got
Sign-up to my Newsletter to receive my FREE Mini-Course: Mastering the One Pull Print and How to Prepare your botanicals for Gel Printing
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Would you like to be the first to know when my ONLINE COURSE opens again in 2026 - Pushing the Boundaries of Gel Printing? You can sign up to the WAIT LIST here
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You can also follow me on Instagram: c.cosens
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#gelprinting #gelliplate #yupopaper #mixedmediaart #printmaking #diycrafts #arttutorial #gelliarts
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Gel Plate Printing with DIY Yupo and Copier Paper Masks — Easy Mixed Media Technique!
Clare Cosens Designs
5,634 views
In this video, I’ll show you how to create your own reusable Mid-Century inspired masks using Yupo paper and regular copier paper. I'll then show you how I use them to make beautifully layered gel prints. If you’ve been wanting to take your mixed media or Gelli printing to the next level, this simple DIY technique opens up endless creative possibilities!
👇 Let me know in the comments:
Have you ever made your own masks for gel printing? What shapes should I try next? Would you like to see how I use these papers in a mixed media project?
What you’ll learn in this video:
● How to cut and shape custom masks from Yupo/Copier paper
● Tips for getting clean, crisp shapes that work well on the gel plate
● Layering techniques for depth and visual interest
● How to use your handmade masks to create unique prints every time
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gel printer, this tutorial is packed with easy, fun, and inspiring ideas to boost your creativity.
If you enjoy this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss future gel printing and mixed media tutorials!
MATERIALS:
8"x10" Gelli Plate
Brayer
Yupo Paper
Copier Paper
160gsm Cartridge Paper
Carnival Wet Strength Tissue Paper
Acrylic paints: Neutral Grey, Turquoise, Indigo and Metallic Gold
Craft knife and cutting mat
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
3:01 Inspiration for my masks
4:29 Using Gyro Cut Pro tool to cut masks
7:21 Got everything ready to print with
8:18 Starting with opaque Neutral Grey
9:40 Going in with my cartridge paper
11:26 The first ghost print
13:07 Going back in again
16:30 Three layered ghost print on the tissue paper
18:20 First print using the copier paper masks
23:24 Last layer
25:01 Pulling the beautiful line work
25:21 Lets have a look at what we have got
Sign-up to my Newsletter to receive my FREE Mini-Course: Mastering the One Pull Print and How to Prepare your botanicals for Gel Printing
https://clarecosensdesigns.com/pages/...
Would you like to be the first to know when my ONLINE COURSE opens again in 2026 - Pushing the Boundaries of Gel Printing? You can sign up to the WAIT LIST here
https://clarecosensdesigns.com/pages/...
You can also follow me on Instagram: c.cosens
www.clarecosensdesigns.com
#gelprinting #gelliplate #yupopaper #mixedmediaart #printmaking #diycrafts #arttutorial #gelliarts