Just about anything can become a tool to use for Gelli Printing. A bit of rope, glue, and cardboard have endless possibilities on the Gelli Plate. Check out the video for this month’s Colorful Gelli Print Party to see how easy this is to make!
Watch Making a Rope Texture Tool for Gelli Printing on YouTube.
To make a rope texture stamping tool you need rope. What kind? I used super cheap clothesline from the hardware store. Any size rope will work, just make sure it is a cotton type of rope so it will absorb paint.
Use tacky glue to glue your shapes down and let it dry completely. This was the toughest part for me but it is very important that the glue is completely dry before using it on the Gelli Plate.
Below you can see some of the prints made with DecoArt Media line of acrylic paints and my eyeball shaped rope stamp.
There is more to Gelli Printing than just the prints. The paper that you clean off your brayer on, stamped bits of paint from the texture tool onto paper, even the texture tool itself all become colorful pieces to use in your art.
Supplies Used:
- DecoArts Media fluid acrylics
- clothesline from a hardware store
- cardboard
- brayer
- tacky glue
- Gelli Plate – Where can you find a Gelli Plate? Amazon, Dick Blick, and BlueMoonScrapbooking!
Want more Gelli Plate inspiration? Check out all the Colorful Gelli Print Parties.
Want to see what others are making with the Gelli Plate? Take a look in the Google+ community, A Colorful Playground. And while you’re there – share what you’ve been making! New to Google+? No problem! We’re all learning that together.
Thank you for sharing this, looks like a great idea. So simple.
So fun. Love the texture that shows up too! xox
Once again you inspire, Carolyn! Thank you..this is a fun idea, and I love the colors you used!
Thank you for sharing! I am like you I am always looking at textures for my gelli plate ! I got a poinsettia place mat for 80% off…..it will be my first try this year???and then the rope! Love you girlfriend!
You are awesome! Love you and your muse. Thanks for sharing all your very cool ideas.
What a fantastic idea…the rope makes wonderful texture!
I just got my gelli plate so I am ready to ink it up. Thanks for the terrific videos…you are a great inspiration!
Way cool idea Carolyn! Can’t wait to give it a try. Say, do you use cardstock or plain typing paper to pull the majority of your prints? Just wondering.
Thanks so much for ALL the videos you share with us. You are a true inspiration! :0)
When doing tutorial videos I often use white cardstock or white scrap paper so it is easier for the camera to pick up the details in a Gelli Print. When printing off camera it just depends on what is within arms reach.
Quite cool! Love the texture from the rope!
Great, Carolyn…I noticed how you carefully picked out analogous colors…and have made a mental note to me!
Awesome tutorial girlfriend!!!
Love your enthusiasm, your art and your videos. Happy New year xx
Love the ‘out of the box’ thinking, Carolyn. I may try this with string squiggles, too.
Gorgeous idea, so simple to just use rope, so many beautiful prints!
brilliant, Carolyn!! I love, LOVE that texture from the rope!!! Wow!!!
I LOVE it! Hubby got a gift certificate to Lowe’s for Christmas. I know what I’m getting with it…ROPE!
I love your playfulness with everyday objects. The rope leaves such a great texture. I love your videos!
I recently discovered your blog. I got a Gelli plate for Christmas (with very specific prompting to my guys ;} .) I am loving your tutorials and wonderful creativity. Ya, I am already addicted!