gelatin print tips

Today, I am thawing out a bucket of gelatin that I froze a few days ago.  And I just had to print with the tiny bits that were thawed out.  I mad layers of tiny gelatin prints as a textured background.

Think outside the box and play with printmaking.

One helpful hint – freeze it in small portions so it is easier to thaw.  I put 3 big plates of gelatin in one big bowl.  Not the best idea.

Check my video on ATC’s and gelatin printmaking.

Happy Printing!

So thanks to texas, artist and gelatin printmaker, Cathy Savage, I am hoping to extend the life of my gelatin plate.

I have two workshops that are two weeks apart and I am hoping to use the same gelatin plates.

Two weeks in the refrigerator in the summer is a long time.

So Cathy says freeze it, Microwave it and let it harden, and then printing begins.

One benefit seems to be that the mold and scum settles to the bottom of the gelatin after it is reheated.

So far so good.  I will see if it is ready for gelatin printing tomorrow.

©linda germain 2011 shaped gelatin prints

If you look closely you can see the texture on these gelatin prints.  I cut circular shapes and inked them and picked them up and printed them.  I like to use textured things like bubble wrap, thread, yarn, and wire mesh to make an impression in the ink.  My eyes are always peeled for flat surfaces with delicate textures.
HAPPY PRINTING!