Gelatin printmaking is fun and so easy to get started. You just need a few items:
- Gelatin Plate or purchased gel plate
- Ink or paint
- Brayer or roller
- Paper
I think the best way to begin is to just play with abandon and see what happens. Let go of expectations and just experience what the materials can do.
Then after having your own unique experience, try the tips or advice of other gelatin printmakers.
If you are at that stage, then here are some of my tips for improving your gelatin prints:
- 4 tips to make gelatin printmaking more satisfying – when working with paper
- Inking the brayer thinly and evenly can take some time – Help is here.
- 12 ways to care for your tools, so they work when you want them to.
If you would like to SIMPLIFY your gelatin prints, then join us in the upcoming online printmaking class. Read all the details on the workshop page.