Mastering Gel Plate Layers: Side-By-Side Comparison: Single Pull vs. Layer by Layer
Scraps Art
2,293 views
If you’ve ever stared at your gel plate and wondered, "Wait, which layer goes first?"—this video is for you.
We are breaking down the logic of gel plate layering with a side-by-side comparison of the two most popular methods: the Single Pull and the Layer-by-Layer technique. By using the same three colors (Red, Yellow, and White) and the same stencil, you’ll see exactly how the "thinking backwards" process works for a single pull versus the traditional building of a print.
I’ll show you:
The foreground vs. background logic for both methods.
Why paint consistency and drying time are your best friends (or worst enemies).
A "quick experiment" on what happens when you don't let your layers dry.
The "accidental" ghost print you can pick up along the way.
Whether you are a beginner or just looking to master your layering order, this comparison will make the whole process finally "click."
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📋 Tools & Materials
Acrylics
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Amsterdam Acrylics
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/3WNyCZ4
Holbein Acrylics
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/4sjlNE1
GELLI PLATES
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Gel Press
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/3HdujSc
Gelli Arts
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/43fEZs4
Gelelf
TEMU - https://temu.to/k/es0njiow2gh
PAPER
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Rice Paper Japan Bargain 1992
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/43OEiWM
Rice Paper Japan Bargain 1994
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/4jt0g6v
Carnival Wet Strength Tissue (not used personally)
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/47SM1E3
Teabag Paper (not used personally)
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/4oMQuQa
Ultra Thin Rice Paper
TEMU - https://temu.to/k/eu7iq5lc0yl
BRAYER
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Soft Rubber Brayer
TEMU - https://temu.to/k/elff6oc0rfw
#GelPlate #GelliPrinting #ScrapsArt #Printmaking #MixedMediaArt #ArtTutorial
4 Comments
I prefer multiple layers and a final dry pull.
Both are nice. Guess for this print I lean towards single pull for the nuance of the white layer.
Mastering Gel Plate Layers: Side-By-Side Comparison: Single Pull vs. Layer by Layer
Scraps Art
2,293 views
If you’ve ever stared at your gel plate and wondered, "Wait, which layer goes first?"—this video is for you.
We are breaking down the logic of gel plate layering with a side-by-side comparison of the two most popular methods: the Single Pull and the Layer-by-Layer technique. By using the same three colors (Red, Yellow, and White) and the same stencil, you’ll see exactly how the "thinking backwards" process works for a single pull versus the traditional building of a print.
I’ll show you:
The foreground vs. background logic for both methods.
Why paint consistency and drying time are your best friends (or worst enemies).
A "quick experiment" on what happens when you don't let your layers dry.
The "accidental" ghost print you can pick up along the way.
Whether you are a beginner or just looking to master your layering order, this comparison will make the whole process finally "click."
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
📋 Tools & Materials
Acrylics
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Amsterdam Acrylics
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/3WNyCZ4
Holbein Acrylics
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/4sjlNE1
GELLI PLATES
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Gel Press
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/3HdujSc
Gelli Arts
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/43fEZs4
Gelelf
TEMU - https://temu.to/k/es0njiow2gh
PAPER
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Rice Paper Japan Bargain 1992
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/43OEiWM
Rice Paper Japan Bargain 1994
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/4jt0g6v
Carnival Wet Strength Tissue (not used personally)
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/47SM1E3
Teabag Paper (not used personally)
Amazon (US) - https://amzn.to/4oMQuQa
Ultra Thin Rice Paper
TEMU - https://temu.to/k/eu7iq5lc0yl
BRAYER
▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Soft Rubber Brayer
TEMU - https://temu.to/k/elff6oc0rfw
#GelPlate #GelliPrinting #ScrapsArt #Printmaking #MixedMediaArt #ArtTutorial