Hi Katanya, this sounds so interesting. I just love varying the same thing over and over. Thank you so much for this idea.

Aw aylysh, thank you so much!! This makes me so happy! The gel plate is fun and I’ve not broken one…yet! I really appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment ❤️😁

Hi kendyl, I’m soooooooo glad you didn’t give up! It took me a while to get out of the way of just using generic stencils and 2 paint layers…although that’s still fun, it’s good to be able to do more and make a finished picture. The art whisperer does good abstracts on it, his videos are quite long, but you really pick up the steps he’s using. Yeates makes is quite experimental, especially his older videos. I learned a lot from these 2 channels. Enjoy and maybe if you start posting on IG or somewhere you could let me know.

Really really helpfull! Thank you🥰😘💝

Don’t give up. We all have fails but once you get the hang of it, you’ll love it. 😊

Me too! So far all I’ve made is a big mess. Very little came with the plate by way of instructions, so I am having to watch YT videos. I need something like Gelli Plate For Dummies. I keep having to restart this video because the audio isn’t great and she has a thick accent.

Where did you buy your gel plate from and what size was it?

“The fearless experimenter”…I’m tempted to change my channel name 🤔🤓 Weird stuff is the best. 🥸

Hi King, this is the best thing anyone could ever say to me, so thank you!! I do like your profile picture, it’s got vintage vibes too.

Hi Barbara, I feel like we are pretty rare on here (us Scottish folk). I’m from East Kilbride near Glasgow. I think the gel plate has so much potential and I would like to purchase a very big one to make big prints one day. I love making full pictures on the gel plate and lifting in 1 pull. I rarely start on paper these days.

Your enthusiasm is a real encouragement for me to get started. I’ll look out for more of your tutorials. I’m over in Fife. X

Hi, I watched a lot of printmaking videos, which gave me ideas for the gel plate. I’m really happy you liked it, thank you!!

Hi, thank you for inspiring today’s video!!! Your comment reminded me I needed to purchase a decent glue gun, so I made the effort today! I’m so glad I did, I made lots of little threads knobbly messy bits, which I love so much! Image transfers are like a right of passage to call yourself a gel plater. Those who can go through the agony of getting an image transfer deserve a gel plate crown and some sort of prize from the gel plate company 😁

Hi CM, thank you soooo much too for watching!! That is wonderful to hear and I’m glad you like them.

Hi rachelle and Richard, your comment has made my day, week, year!! I’ve been trying to learn about printmaking and to hear your opinion is really really helpful. Thank you ❤️ The lace doiley is just perfect. I’ll never throw it out…if it stops working I’ll frame it 😂. I love the hot glue too, it is very plant like I think with the corners and changing thickness of the lines. I’m very glad you watched it, and for your comment ❤️❤️❤️

Hi S, thank you!!! I just love trying new things and the gel plate is just wonderful!!!

Hi vinayak, this is brilliant to hear!!!! I think trying things on the gel plate has helped my painting too.

Hi Lisa, I’m really glad you liked it. I’m a bit obsessed with gel printing!!!

Hi Janet, I’m so glad you liked it. The gel plate is just so versatile.

Hi Nancy, thank you too for watching. I’m really glad you liked it.

Hi, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best compliment ever 😁😁😁😁. I love watching a YT video and being inspired to do some art 😄

Thank you so much too or watching. I’m glad you liked it!!

Hi, thank you sooooo much!!! I’m really glad you liked them. Sorry I took so long to reply.

Hi mama hood, thank you. I love a video that makes me excited to get arty. I’m over the moon you liked it!!

Hi Aino, I’m so glad. I love the gel plate…I’m sure my obsession was obvious 😱😂!!! Thank you so much 😊😊🎨

Hi Merry, please accept my apologies for such a late reply. I’m soooooooooooooooooooooooo over the moon I’ve inspired you to unpack the gelli plate!! I find that a couple of carefree gel paint sessions really gives me more ideas when I’m painting too. ❤️🥰😊

Aw you’re welcome Lisa, I’m so happy you watched it!!!!!!

Hi Lee, thank you so much…I’m glad you found me too, and liked it!!! ❤️

Hi Janis, this is probably one of the best comments I’ve read!!! This is fantastic to hear. I hope their still going 😁

Hi Roz, that is so amazing to hear!! Thank you!!!!! I’m glad it was helpful. I’m a bit obsessed with the gel plate. It’s so versatile. 😊

Hi Debra, sorry for the late reply, I’ve had a bug. And thank you, I watch a lot of printmaking with a press videos and think of ways to adapt it to the gel plate. It’s my favourite piece of art equipment.

And thank you 😁🥰

Hi Hilary, apologies for the late reply. I get more behind schedule everyday, but will always reply!! I’m really glad you liked it. I love being inspired by a KZfaq video, it’s such a good feeling. I hope you’ve created some stuff you’re very happy with. One of the other things I like is taking a method I’ve seen, then seeing how I can change it, push it further etc. I’m a bit of a nerd obviously 😂 Thank you, this makes me happy ❤️🪴❤️

Hi fruitless, I love your KZfaq name…and your comments!! Thank you, I’m glad you liked it and the accent. Your comment made my day yesterday, I just had a few to reply to, and I hate generic replies.

I’m so pleased!!!! I love the gel plate. Be careful, fascination can lead you to obsession…like me!! 😂❤️

Me too!!!!!!

Aw Jamie, thank you!!!!! That is wonderful to hear from you!!! I can’t help myself, I get a bit obsessive. Most of it is from watching printmaking videos. The gel plate is just the best £20 I ever spent!!!!!! Thank you ❤️

Kathy, this is the nicest thing and thank you from the bottom of my heart. You’ve made me feel like I do have something to offer that is helpful, and that is what I want to achieve. Please know I’m very grateful, thank you 💐 You’ve blown me away!!!!

@@quirkyqueens Aw, well it's a small token of a great appreciation, thanks for sharing and all of the time and effort you put into making such great content!

Hi pat, thank you, that is amazing, and very helpful to me to hear!!!

Hi, thank you and I’m so glad you liked it!!!!

Hi D, thank you too for watching. I’m glad you liked it!!!

Thanks Lynn. I loved that one too, I think it was more luck with where I placed the different paper types, I was so chuffed with it!! ❣️❣️❣️❣️

Hi Lucy, thank you so much for this!! The gel plate is the best thing I’ve ever purchased!!

Hi Reni, thank you. I watch a lot of gel plate videos too, I don’t know why I like them..but I do!!! I’m extra glad you liked mine now. I thought black and white would keep it simple, but it looks so good. I need to do more of these colours. 🥰

Hi wise woman, thank you!! I’m always thinking of different ways to use the gel plate. It’s soooooo versatile. I rarely start on paper these days. Straight to the gel plate 😁

Hi Mariana, thank you so much, that is lovely to hear and I’m glad you liked it.

Hi Monique, thank you!! I like the water technique, it’s pretty easy…although I’m a bit impatient for when I want the look of it when it dries on the plate!!!

Hi Reagan, apologies for the late reply. We were away for the weekend and tried to not use our phones (which isn’t easy, I’m on mine all the time 😖). This is wonderful to hear, I do try to give clear explanations and it’s good to hear I’m on the right path, thank you!!!

Hi Jill, thank you!!! It took me nearly 2 years to learn the importance of waiting…the desire to keep going is hard to resist. I’m glad you noticed the encouragement part, I’m very enthusiastic about the gel plate. I think it can be hard to draw and paint, but the gel plate offers a lot early on that helps you draw and paint too. Sorry, I’m rambling on my favourite topic….😂😁🥰

Hi Kathleen, and you too for taking the time to watch it!!

Hi, thank you for the compliment about my humour…the rest of it doesn’t matter!! Seriously though, I’m glad you liked it and found it helpful. I will be trying a lot more soon. I have an art fair I am selling at in 3 weeks, so concentrating on that currently. Preparing art for sale is a much harder and time consuming job than I anticipated!!

Hi Shelley, thank you so much!!!!!!! This is brilliant to hear. I love everything about the gel plate. It’s so versatile. I never appreciated the Scottish accent before I started KZfaq, now I’m thankful for it!! 😁🥰

Hi Tracy, thank you so much!!! I’m in love with my gel plate and I’m sure it can do more than I’ve tried thus far…

Hi Tavane, thank you!! I never know if I’m rambling, but I think that if I think or question it, others probably will do.

Hi Susan, I’m so sorry I missed your comment 😖. I love the gel plate for its versatility. You can do so much on it. What mood am I in today…😂

Hi tatochip, I love your profile name!! Sorry for the late reply, I had a family issue. I’m really glad you liked it!!

Hi Helen, thank you so much!! I love the gel plate and get excited when others do too!! I’m a bit of a nerd about it 🤓

Hi Pattie, apologies for the late reply. It was a family emergency yesterday, my parents house was burnt down, no one was hurt, and they’re fine. That happens with views and subscribers. Anyway I’d rather have interested subscribers. Sometimes you see a channel with thousands of subscribers and very little views on recent videos, which makes no sense. Thank you and I’m glad you liked it. And you’re very kind 🥰

Hi Truth, I’m so glad you liked it. You’ll love the gel plate, it’s addictive and 4 hours pass in the blink of an eye!! ❤️😁

Hi lange, regards from Scotland…we had ice this morning. First of the autumn 🙄….won’t be the last. Looks beautiful though. I’m glad you liked them, and thank you for watching ❤️🖐🏻🌨️

Hi Jerald, thank you!!! They were watercolours, I followed a beginner watercolour tutorial on KZfaq. I am too impatient to learn the rules of watercolours so only do the odd piece now and then. I always end up using it like acrylic paint!! I’m really glad you liked this video, and that you liked the water one. It makes good texture.

Hi Boel, I’m so glad you liked it…and thank you!! ❤️ I experience that a lot too. It’s hard when you think your creativity has gone. This video has been very popular, so I’ve been nervous to post a new gel plate video so have been trying different arts to inspire me. I have chosen to do altered playing cards instead, just to break that feeling. I love feeling inspired by a video ❤️🍂🍁

Yes, sometimes a good video can give lots of inspiration, just like yours did, and give a key to unlock the doors to creative art work. And sometimes we just need to do something totally different, like the playing cards, to find new inspiration. I wish you all the best on your beautiful creative journey and thanks again for helping me on mine💖🌿

Texture mediums are Windsor newton galeria. Much much cheaper than Liquitex etc. the aluminium tape is very easy to use. I do always end up with a couple of wrinkles, but flawless art is a bit boring anyway. I’ve been watching a lot of proper printmaking videos, like marta at collograph printing. Also the curious printmaker has a very clear and simple blog about printing with everyday objects (I found her on Pinterest). Thank you again Kathy, you’ve made me feel really amazing!!!!

@@quirkyqueens Thanks, great to know, will be giving the Galeria a try! I was telling my husband about the foil tape and he was so impressed! Thanks for all you do for the community, you're the best!

Hi Maggie, thank you so much for watching!!

Hi Puppydood, I’m sorry for the late reply. My daughter was married on Friday (lots of preparation…and a hangover) and I don’t like to give a random “gee thanks” reply. I’d rather wait and reply properly. My gel plate has been through the wringer!! I have the 5x7 and 8x10. I’m sure 8x10 was about £20, so I don’t mind experimenting on it as it’s a manageable price…I’ve not needed to replace it…yet 😂 Bigger size gel plates become ridiculously expensive!! I’m really glad you liked it. I think the gel plate is a very under rated art tool. 🤗

Congratulations on the wedding 🎉😊. I’m quite new to gel plates, but thrilled to find your channel which really pushes the techniques and lots of innovation. ❤. The first time I did a ‘pull’ from a magazine picture it blew my mind!! I know people often use a gel plate just to rattle off a load of flat backgrounds, but your prints are works of art in themselves. Subscribed !!

@@puppydood thank you!!!!! Other printmaking techniques don’t make background or collage papers. Neither should the gel plate!! My dream is to make a very big gel plate and print final pieces on canvas (which is a lot cheaper than trying to frame a massive sheet of paper). Have you watched collographprinting channel. I like a lot of her techniques. She explains things very well. Although she uses a press, a lot of it is adaptable to the gel plate.

Hi patches, that is soooooooo lovely to hear!!! Thank you!! I’m glad you like the videos.

Hi Shiela, thank you!!!! This is brilliant to hear, I do like trying new things on the gel plate. It’s really got a lot to offer.

Hi Thea, thank you. I’m really glad you liked it!! X

Thanks myriam, hope you’re safe and well ❤️

Hi Tad, that brilliant to hear. I’m glad you liked it!

Hi Allison, thank you so much. I like the water effect, it makes everything softer, blurred and gives a lovely texture. I like how it looks when used with a similar shape that’s sharper and clearer.

Hi Kendrick, thank you!!! I do love the gel plate.

I love the glue gun. I only have a small cheap one from Hobbycraft (cost £4 I think) so it’s a bit slow and spurty. I need to invest in a half decent one as I love glue gun stencils. Their lines and shapes look much less rigid on the final picture.

Hi, thank you, that is wonderful to hear!! Sorry I took so long to reply. I love being inspired by a video, it’s such a good feeling. I like your profile picture a lot. I looked on your profile, is it an abstract version of the thumbnail of your waterfall video? It’s just the darker pink at the bottom makes me think of the water going vertical then horizontal as it hits the ground…or am I way off?❤️🎄❤️

Hi Anne, thank you!! My ultimate goal is to do a whole canvas with printmaking, however I haven’t quite worked out how to achieve that. I’ve done a few abstract type prints that I’ve built up in layers on the gel plate. One in particular I used mostly water with. It’s got a green vertical and a dark blue circle in the thumbnail picture. I’m really glad you liked it!!

Hi, that is brilliant to hear!!!! Thank you so much! 😁

Hi JA, thank you, my accent was not appreciated by me until I started making videos 😂 I’m really glad you like it ❤️

Hi S, apologies for the delayed reply, my parents house burnt down on Friday…it’s been chaotic, but no humans or animals were hurt, which is all that matters really. I read your comment when you first wrote it, and the first line made me smile…it was good timing on your part!! I thought black and white would keep it simple, but I too liked the look of it too!! I want to dive more into the texture gels and mount board, I think that will be my first port of call once my parents are sorted.

@@quirkyqueens Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about your parents home. thank goodness everyone is okay.

@@smat2272 ❤️❤️❤️

Hi Lorraine, I’m so sorry for a terribly late reply. And thank you, I’m really glad you liked it…I like how some simple things can create lovely art on the gel plate. It’s so versatile, and it’s really improved my painting too!!!!!!!!!! ❤️

Hi Anna, thank you!! I’m really glad you liked it. 😊

Hi Guthrie, thank you!!!! It’s about time I came up with some new ideas too 😁

Hi ren, thank you!!! I love the versatility of the gel plate. I think it’s really helped my painting too!!

Hi lady tiedi, I know I’ve apologised already for the late reply to you 😖. I do mean it. Happy Hogmanay 🎉 I’m from near Glasgow in Scotland. I watch a lot of printmaking videos and try adapt to the gel plate. Although I got a big shot plus for Christmas. I will attempt to use it as a printing press in the next few days (I need to tidy up first 😖😩😖😩😖😩😂).

Oh how fun!@@quirkyqueens No worries on replies! Good heavens, you are creating!!! I will be interested to see how you like your Big Shot....have been wondering if they are worth the investment...but I do so love tools hahaha. Keep up the good work, please! oxoxoxo

Hi Suzy, thank you soooo much!! ❤️❤️❤️. There will be future ones very soon. I’ve had a bit of a crazy month with the family, plus this video doing so well has left me a bit nervous about making sure the next one is good 😱😵‍💫. I was doing roughly 3 videos a week, and would like to continue that. One day I hope to make a very large gelli plate. I am considering a 12x12, but the prices leap significantly above 8x10. I got back into art late 2020 during the pandemic, and it’s became my life. I feel very lucky to have rediscovered it (drawing cartoons was my childhood hobby). It’s awesome to meet a fellow late starter ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@@quirkyqueens I look forward to more videos, and in my very humble opinion😂 there’s no need to worry just do what you love to do I put it out there. I’m sure it will be terrific, look forward to it. I was sorry to read that your family had a horrible house fire. I’m glad to hear nobody was hurt, including pets, but still it is still tragic. Sending good thoughts to all, I love to know that you have just started this part of your journey later in life as well. Keep arting ❤️

You are welcome Katie, I’m glad you enjoyed.

Hi Vatican, happy Hogmanay, that is so lovely to hear, thank you!! I live near Glasgow so a bit further down, but did live in England and Ireland prior to settling in Scotland aged 5 or 6, so it’s probably a slight mix. 😂😁

Darcy, I’m way behind. I watched your video yesterday morning and still haven’t responded. This is my numero uno video…so far…. (Positive thinking you see) ❤️

@@quirkyqueens and P mentioned this video on Sunday's live so you'll probably get more views this week. 👍♥️

@@DarcysMixedMedia I was gonna attend on a Sunday too!!! I’ve left it so long I get my knickers in a twist about coming 😖😳🤣

@quirkyqueens we love when you're there and no one gets upset when you've been gone from the lives. They know people have lives and come when they can. Plus you have the time difference excuse. 😉

Hi Lena, thank you so much!! Lots of love to you from a less arctic Scotland, although we did have frost this morning. 💐🌿🍂🌹🌸🌻🥰💕

I’ve been wanting to make a journal too Lydia, I keep putting it off. I’ve had a bug the last couple of weeks too, which has not helped. I’ve also been trying to get some sellable pieces together too. But that’s a whole other area of research, so I’ve been putting it off.

@@quirkyqueens just never enough time 😊

Aw Mary, thank you. I think the gel plate is very versatile and a lot of techniques can be adapted to it!!

Hi Cathy, thank you!! I’m very obsessed with the gel plate, it’s the gift that keeps giving. I aim to buy a bigger plate this year at some point, it’s just prices escalate above 8 x 10 size 😖🤨🙄😊😊😊

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@@quirkyqueens Really appreciate that you shared your techniques. So motivating and inspiring! Beautiful work.

Hi Paula, it took me months to get my first image transfer…even then it was very grainy. My thoughts are stick to black, thin layer of paint and maybe use the same magazine or book to try from repeatedly. I think the high end magazines like vogue definitely work. I used a pepin press book…one page at a time until I got it. I’m pretty sure newspapers also work. I think using the same book or magazine gives you trial and error room. And thank you! I need to make more hot glue stencils. I think they were my favourite but I like I can use Lino over and over. 😊🥰

Thanks yolande, I tried to keep it simple. I’ve been watching a lot of printmaking videos. I need to look into using texture pastes more strategically.

I agree a wonderful video

Aw Margaret, thank you!! I love printmaking, even if I had the money for a big press…I certainly don’t have the space!! I try to adapt what I can to the gel plate. One day I’ll make a big one to use.

Hi Suzanne, thank you sooooooooo much 😁

You are truly AMAZING too Barbara, you always make me feel good. It’s actually quite remarkable what the water does, it’s just a slower process so I put off using it.

@@quirkyqueens I ever mind waiting. I always have several projects I can switch to!! You are very special to me!!!

So enjoyable! So many new things for me to try. Thank you, Kathy from Austin!

@charlottegiles9290 hi Kathy, thank you. Sorry for the late reply. I’m so glad you liked it, I just love the gel plate. I’m a bit obsessed 😱😂🥰

Hi, I am the same…what was life before the gel plate?!?!?! My cuff wasn’t as close to the gel plate as it looked in the video, when I was editing it I did think “how lucky I didn’t dip it on the gel plate”. Thank you, I’m really glad you liked the video. I also watch gel plate videos when I am resting. Also printmaking and junk journal ones too. Xx

Lol. Me too. Hilarious

@@shabbyroadstudio I need a shopping trip for a new shirt 😂…any excuse!!

Hi Suzanne, thank you ❤️. That’s my posh voice. My nana was English and couldn’t understand a word we said when I was young as it was too fast. Speaking slower is thanks to her ❤️

Hi wens, that is a big compliment…thank you!!!!!!!!! I watch a lot of printmaking videos for ideas to use on the gel plate. I like to make things that can be done at home, a lot cheaper too!

Thank you Renee 😊

I’ve subbed to you, your videos look interesting. I like the grungy vintage look books, I want to do more of that type of art too.

@@quirkyqueens THANKS GIRL!!!

Hi Mary, thank you so much, I’m really glad you liked it. 😁

@@quirkyqueens - I love especially how you include practical discussion on color theory and composition! 🙂 Don't know if you have run across this other innovating artist like you. If not, you might love his work: @yeatesmakes - www.youtube.com/@yeatesmakes. I am enjoying more of your videos (like the large abstract -- you cut it down to discover these amazing gems that surface with those crops). Really great stuff! Glad I found you.

Great shorts, too!!!😀

@mary-smz thanks Mary, they’re older, I probably should make more of them!!

Hi heather, even your first name is Scottish!!!! I’m so glad you’re not giving up on it. The gel plate is my favourite tool. One day I’d like to buy a very big one but the price rises steeply. Once I’ve got some more learning under my belt I will. I like your profile picture, it’s very gothic. I researched a lot of printmaking techniques and adapted them as best as I could to the gel plate. It’s very versatile. It wasn’t so long ago I was a newbie, I just got a bit obsessed with it 😱🫣🤣😂