Masking stencil print

simple stencil print by linda germainToday I kept the stencil print simple

  • I found a bright and chaotic gelatin print in my pile of index cards
  • Inked the gelatin plate with the blackest black/blue I could mix up
  • set the masking stencil on top of the inked gelatin plate
  • then printed on to my chaotic colorful gelatin plate print

This stencil print

  • uses a masking stencil that I cut out of 90 lb drawing paper
  • coated with mat medium several time and
  • was created from a photo of my nephew.

You could easily print this with out a gelatin plate, just dab paint on to the print paper by hand while holding the masking stencil in place.  But I try to use the gelatin plate when ever I can.

If you have not tried gelatin printing yet, well then do it!  

  1. Make a gelatin plate here’s the video tutorial or
  2. Follow the written instructions on how to make a plate for gel printing
  3. After the gel sets up and does not wiggle!!! then put it in the refrigerator at least for a few hours.  I like to leave it over night.  Or skip all this and buy a gelli plate
  4. Gather paper and inks or paints, stamping tools and masking stencils
  5. and Play all Day!
  6. then Share your success with the gelatin printmaking flickr group and the Facebook group
  7. Be Sure to check the FAQ page if you have any questions about gelatin printing.

Happy Printing!

3 thoughts on “Masking stencil print”

  1. Your site is new to me (and my new gelli plate) – you were recommended by my buddy Karen at I am Rushmore. What a treasure trove your blog is! I can’t wait to try some of your ideas and I’ve only read a few posts! I’m doing ICAD too and now will be adding gelli printing to my collage efforts. I’m a new subscriber and can’t wait to see what other inspiring things I’m going to learn from you!

    1. Hi Terrie – Happy that you are here. If you have any questions along the way and you can’t find the answer please ask and I will try to guide you in your play with gelatin printmaking. Linda

  2. Thanks, Linda — Shadows have drawn me for some time now; you’re right they present us with art every day. It would be fun to see how they might inspire prints. TW

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