Elastics can be a great line element. I like the circular nature of the elastics as well.
I used carpet tape to stick the elastic on to the foam plate. Carpet tape is great because there is not waiting. You can start using the there relief plate right away.
Anything that is fast and easy is a good tool in my printmaking process.
If you would like to explore making relief plates with lots of common materials and then use them with the glycerin and gelatin printing plate then, join us in the next session of Making Monotypes. Read the details here. Class starts soon!