Meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. Thats why im so happy to bring you this fantastic guest blog from joan bess, the author of gelli plate printing. Author joan bess, cofounder of gelli gel printing plate, fills the book with excellent gelli printing techniques that beginners and experienced. After seeing joan printing on a gelatin plate, my gears went into motion. If you follow my work, you know i love gelli plate printing. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press by joan bess overview meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. Gelli plate printing ebook by joan bess 9781440335525. Our gel printing plate looks and feels like gelatin, but is durable, reusable and. Im thrilled to be included in the new book, gelli plate printing by joan bess. Jun 24, 2014 taking preorders gelli plate printing. Joan bess is cofounder of gelli arts and originator of the gel printing plate concept. About the author several years ago, joan bess discovered the joy of monoprinting on gelatin leading to her quest for a permanent gel plate thereby inventing the concept for the gelli plate.
After a lot of research and a little luck, we found a resource to work with to perfect a new printing plate one that is nonperishable, has a sensitive surface, always ready for printing, nontoxic, easy. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press joan bess ebook meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. Create intriguing patterns using tools like sponges, textured rollers and homemade combs. For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the gelli arts gel printing plate is a dream come true its durable, reusable, stored at room temperature, and ready to get. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press bess, joan on. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. When dry, the gel medium acts as a resist, which is a great technique to use with printed papers like book pages, sheet music, and maps. In this premier guide, artist joan bess inventor of the concept for the. Gelli plate printing, mixedmedia monoprinting without a. Buy a discounted paperback of gelli plate printing online from australias leading online bookstore. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press by joan bess isbn. I dont have too many stencils, so made do with objects. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press paperback joan bess.
Next, expand your gelli printing experiences with insight from joan bess on how she chooses to use the plates. As a retired art teacher i love the way in which this book is put together, it is. Gelli plate printing book midcontinent public library. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press by joan bess. Using a gelli arts gel printing plate and joan besss book gelli plate printing, i was well on my way.
Joan invented the concept for the gel printing plate and is. Begin with the basics of using gelli plates, like which mediums and materials to use with them, and cleaning your plates. In this premier guide, artist joan bessinventor of the concept for the gelli plateunleashes the fun through more than 60 stepbystep techniques. In gelli plate printing, joan bess inventor of the concept for the gelli arts gel printing plate unleashes the fun through more than 50 stepbystep projects. I have used paper from old books like an encyclopedia from 1978 to brochures that i got in the mail and magazines that i bought recently. Gelli plate printing with joan bess gelli plate printing. Gelli plate printing by joan bess overdrive rakuten. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press by joan bess at. Gelli plate printing by joan bess crafting books at the. Printing with gel medium, instead of acrylic paint, creates a clear image when the print is dry, says joan bess in her book gelli plate printing. For artists and crafters who love the creative possibilities of monoprinting on gelatin but not the prep time, mess and inconvenience that comes with it, the gelli arts gel printing plate is a dream come true. Wipe the plate down with a spritz of water and a paper towel, and youre ready to go again. Gelli plate printing will show you how to create fabulous effects using embossed papers, natural objects, rubber bands, laceanything goes. Joan is the author of the north light book gelli plate printing, which features many of those techniques.
Learn how to incorporate stencils and rubber stamps. Some were glossy, some were matte, or something in between. Gelli plate printing mixedmedia monoprinting without a press book. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading gelli plate printing. The revolutionary printing plate that enables a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking now has its own guidebook. Gelli plate printing is a fabulous resource for a fast and friendly approach to printmaking. In this premier guide, artist joan bessinventor of the concept for the gelli plateunleashes the fun through more than 50 stepbystep techniques. Discover what her setup looks like, which markmaking tools, paints, and mediums she chooses to use, and more. Joan invented the concept for the gel printing plate and is coowner of gelliarts.
In this premier guide, artist joan bess inventor of the concept for the gelli plate expert tips through more than 50 step by step techniques. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press by joan bess paperback, 2014 at the best online prices at ebay. Gelli plate printing meet your dream plate and fall in love with a faster, friendlier approach to printmaking. Since 2010, she has been developing numerous and varied techniques for monoprinting on the gelli plate. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press, paperback by bess, joan, isbn 1440335486, isbn 9781440335488, like new used, free shipping in the us bess explains how to create prints using gelatin platesgelli plate is her brand of a nonperishable plate. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. I was convinced we could develop a nonperishable alternative. Mixedmedia monoprinting without a press by bess, joan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The first person to buy one of these quilts will get a free copy of gelli plate printing by. Gelli plate printing by joan bess, 9781440335488, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
Monoprinting with the gelli plate is nothing short of revolutionary, and joans book is packed with incredible techniques and tips for creating. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I love looking through this book its eye candy for a would be printmaker i. After selling the business and working in my studio for a few years, i launched my next business venture, paperclips, selling folios of original vintage papers for collage. Gelli plate printing, joan bess shop online for books in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Joan bess has a bachelor of science in education, university of hartford. Gelli plate printing with joan bess cloth paper scissors. Gelli plate printing by joan bess cheap joes art stuff. My long history in paper arts began as founderowner of the rubber stamp company emerald city stamps in 1980.
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