And now the developer of the Gelli Plate, Joan Bess, has released a new book Gelli Plate Printing: Mixed-Media Monoprinting Without a Press
. Consider this the definitive guide to Gelli Plate printing in terms of instruction, ideas, and projects.
. Consider this the definitive guide to Gelli Plate printing in terms of instruction, ideas, and projects. 
I asked Joan to share a bit about how the development of the Gelli Plate came about and she had this to share with the readers of The Altered Page:
Years ago I fell in love with gelatin printing and the fascinating range of monotypes it creates. I loved everything about the process...except the gelatin! Too many negatives for me. So I looked for a convenient, permanent, durable, shelf-stable gelatin-like replacement. It didn't exist! The obvious answer was to find a way to create the monoprinting plate I was obsessed with having.
The pivotal moment came when I invited my friend. Lou Ann Gleason, a seasoned businesswoman with virtually no art experience, to my studio to print on gelatin. She LOVED it! When I proposed joining forces to find a way to make a better printing plate - she immediately said "YES"! She could envision so many people wanting this!
We formed our company, Gelli Arts, LLC - and a year later, launched our Gel Printing Plate. Thanks to Nancy Kelly, our social media expert, word traveled quickly across the Internet and Gelli printing spread like wildfire! When Tonia Jenny, from North Light Books, approached me and asked if I was interested in writing a 'techniques' book about Gelli printing, I jumped at the opportunity! And here it is!
We formed our company, Gelli Arts, LLC - and a year later, launched our Gel Printing Plate. Thanks to Nancy Kelly, our social media expert, word traveled quickly across the Internet and Gelli printing spread like wildfire! When Tonia Jenny, from North Light Books, approached me and asked if I was interested in writing a 'techniques' book about Gelli printing, I jumped at the opportunity! And here it is!
In the book, Joan introduces a series of approaches that will take your printing to another level. She reviews stencils, masks, rubber and foam stamps, natural materials, rubbing plates, rollers, rubber bands, tape, contact paper, molding paste, gel medium resist, dimensional paint, and so much more.
In addition, the book includes a contributor gallery of art showing how different artists use the Gelli Plate. I am honored to have been asked by Joan to be part of that group and I created The Climb.
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GIVEAWAY
Joan was kind enough to provide me with a signed copy of the book for a giveaway. If you would like to have a chance to win, please leave a comment on this post to be entered into the pool. Comments will close end of day on Sunday 10/5. The winner will be posted and contacted by email -- so be sure to leave your email address. Good luck!
GIVEAWAY is now closed. Congratulations to Michelle Frae Cummings on winning a signed copy of Gelli Plate Printing!
GIVEAWAY is now closed. Congratulations to Michelle Frae Cummings on winning a signed copy of Gelli Plate Printing!
248 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 248 of 248I so would lve to win this book.Love the gelli plate/
I would love to win this book. I just got a gelli plate recently and I'd love to have some new ideas.
OK, I have the lucky comment #204I would love to win the new Gelli book because the techniques never end for this amazing, fun product. Thank You.
Oh, throw my name in the hat! I'm positively addicted to Gelli Plate printing.
Love my Gelli plates and would love to have this book!
I am sure you have my email address Seth!
I would love to have a chance to get this book. The gelli plate give us many surprises.
Maria Avila
mariaavilabr@yahoo.com.br
I have been so curious about Gelli Printing!!! This would truly get me going!!!
Excellent prize for a give away.
Always looking to learn something new to do with my gelli plate! Fingers are crossed.
textilerecycler@yahoo.com
This is an area I have not explored yet--that is until I win the book! Yippee! I certainly want a chance for this. Thank you!
I'd LOVE to give Joan's book a good home!!! LOVE my Gelli plate!!!
Thanks for the generous prize for a lucky artist.
Would love to win! I've never tried Gelli plate before but looks like a lot of fun.
I am excited to hear about this book. Looking forward to plating more with my GP.
I would love to win a copy of the book. I've had my gelli plate for a while but have done so little with it because I really need a book! cmlot@hotmail.com
It would be amazingly awesome to win this book! I'm keeping my fingers crossed here in da Bronx! 😆
Gosh... I just got here by way of Lori Leissner and you have a give-a-way of something that could really help me... I bought a Gelli-Plate but haven't used it yet... feeling tentative... crazy I know, but maybe this book would get me going! Thanks for your post!
lyndaf@tampabay.rr.com
Please include me in your generous giveaway!! LOVE IT!!
taramedrano@hotmail.com
Hi Seth, Thank you for the opportunity to win this book. I love my Gelli plate, working with it takes me to a different place outside my head. There are so many uses that can be applied to all the art that is created with the Gelli. I would love to win this book!!! Have a great day : )
Addicted to Gelli printing - would LOVE the book.
Fantastic post, beautiful work!
I would love to have a book to teach me! I'm getting a Gelli plate for my birthday (finally yay!) next month!! I can't wait!
Omg, I male my own gelli plates weekly, I would absolutely love a how to book for more inspiration. Yes pleeeeeease.
I just received a Gelli plate for my birthday! I need some inspiration-need this book!
Ooo! Thanks for the chance to get this book. It looks like it's packed with wonderfully inspiring Gelli ideas.
Oh Goodness! So many comments! I love monoprinting, my faves that I've done were with encaustic paint and a hotplate. I 'd especially like to learn new techniques with gelli printing!! Keep offering lovely info on mixed media, I read your blog weekly!!
I love all your art, Seth, and I love stencils and Gelli Plate printing. Thanks for this opportunity to win.
I have a gelli plate and would love a book of inspiration and instruction to take me to a gelliliscious new level of creativity! Thank you for a chance to win this book. Crossing all crossables lol! kaborus@gmail.com
Gelli plate printing has opened up all kinds of creative opportunities for me. It is addicting and will give one hours of fun. I would love to win this book to open new paths to creative joy! pengeo@aol.com. Thanks!
Looks like a great book! A must have!
I love my gelli plate and would really like to have the book.
I love my Gelli plate and have several sizes. Would love this book. Thanks for the opportunity.
It would be so lovely to be able to have a physical book to refer to and to just drool over,
Hi Seth! I really need this book. I have 4 Gelli Plates and I can never get my printing to look good. So obviously I need help!! :-D Thanks so much! :-D
Would like the book for great ideas to try.
I am still learning about making art on my Gelli Plate winning this book would be very helpful in my discovery process. Joyce Adams
I do so want this book so I am certainly going to enter. Seth your work energies me and is inspiring. Maybe if I win the book I can stop making so much mud...lol
Thanks for the Chance to win...
WineCountryman (Jim)
I need to learn more, so much more... don't think I have won anything before!
Would love to win.. Gelli Plates are such a great tool for creating lots of awesome fun creative prints.
crossing my fingers and toes to win a copy.
I would love to win the book. I loved gelatin printing when I tried it and eventually bought the Gelli Plate. Then I was cleaning up the house, put it someplace safe and I wish I knew were that was.....
I bet I'll find if I win the book!
I love my gelli plate! So it would be perfect to win a book about how to make my gelli prints better. Thanks for the chance.
susancuss(at)yahoo(dot)com
Gelli printing has always been on my bucket list of techniques to learn, but I've always been slightly intimidated. I'd love to read this book:)
arverrill@gmail.com
I do work in mixed media, but love to know all about gelli plate printing. The winner is going to be a very lucky person.
I can't get enough Gelli in my life! I've many a gelatin plate from scratch and have a bunch of Gellis. They're all good!I'm pretty rough with them but they're tough-stuff and hold up well!
Thank you! I'm so excited to win! I love gelli plate printing!
Would love to work with Gelli Plates - btw - always enjoy seeing your own work and what you are up to!
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