I am in the studio listening to country music and trying to understand the difference between all the types of gelatin plates and how they interact with different paints and inks.
“Gelatin” Plates that I have:
- Gelatin and Water Plate – how instructions here
- Gelatin, glycerin, Alcohol and Water – Instructions here
- Gelli Plate – Purchase here
Inks/Paints I am using:
- Speedball water based inks
- Daniel Smith water-soluble inks
- Golden Open Acrylics
My gelatin and water printing plate was very old and on its last leg so I had to toss it and now I am waiting for a new one to harden in the refrigerator.
I will have to do a video of this comparison experiment some time soon. All that I can say at this point is that
- with each variant, you will have a different type of impression/monotype print.
- weather is a factor for most the material plates and inks/paints
- I will probably never have a definitive answer, so
- It will come down to using what I have available at the time and
- the desired type of impression that I am hoping to create.
I will always love the quality and richness of the Daniel Smith Inks, but I am sensitive to the oil in them. The print above was made with the Daniel Smith water-soluble inks and the gelli plate.
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Happy Printing!