It’s time for another #GelPrinting101 series with Gelli Arts® Artist @taniaahmed 🎨‼️ Today’s topic: How to Print on Wood💡 -Make sure the wood is smooth as possible before starting. -To make the colors really pop, you can start with a layer of white paint first. -As it can be tricky to press the wood onto the gel plate, you can use your gel plate as a stamp instead. -Acrylic paints work really well on wood. *Optional: You can seal your design afterwards with varnish or resin. ♥️Materials used:

Are you ready to ignite your nostalgic feels?! Gelli® Artist @marshavalk takes us back in time on the blog this week as she recreates her very first Gelli Arts® Gel Print! 🌟 Watch as she creates this captivating bonus ghost print! 💡Artist TIP: Keep an eye out for ghost prints that you can pull while the paint is still wet. Especially when you’re printing with stencils and masks made from synthetic materials. You might end up with a stunning layered companion print like this one! Share your sum

🛑✋ Stop Scrolling! Whether you’re new to gel printing with Gelli Arts® or an experienced pro who occasionally doubts themselves, we have an inspiring #FeelGoodFriday message from our talented Artist @taniaahmed: “Practice makes progress! I’ve been Gel Printing for over 10 years and it’s taken me a long time to like my prints. It took hours of practice and prints that didn’t work out. Slowly, I learnt how much paint to use, what colors made me happy, and layering techniques. It took patience, pe

J is for…JOURNAL!📔 Gelli Arts® Artist @marymakingart reimagines leftover gel prints in an art journal!🤗 Apply torn or cut prints onto a background page with gel or matte medium. Once dry, use masks or stencils to create new compositions. Use your favorite art supplies to add finishing touches. 💡Artist Tip: Old planners make great gel print journals. The ABC’s of Gel Printing Challenge is here! Don’t forget to share your prints by tagging @gelliarts and using the #abcprintingchallenge hashtag!