Gelli Printing Plates

Silicone and latex-free, non-toxic and can be used over and over again. For best results, use with acrylic paints such as the Specialist Crafts X4 to get superb printed results. Using a roller or soft brush apply colour to the Gelli plate, lay stencils over the top and apply another colour of acrylic paint to produce a multi-colour print in no time at all. To create different textures try using: bubble-wrap, plastic grids, foam stamps, stencils, leaves and string as your stencil. Do not allow paints to dry but simply wash off with a mild soap and water and pat dry with a lint-free cloth. Other water-based paints can be used but dyes will stain the plate so are not recommended. Oil paints can be used and cleaned from the gel printing plate with baby oil and wiped clean with a paper towel. Store at room temperature and in original packaging, or between plastic palettes, glass or similar to keep the plates flat and in prime condition.

Do not place your plate directly on a porous surface, like a wooden table, which may absorb a small amount of harmless mineral oil which can exude from the plate when exposed to warm environments. This is normal and will not affect printing performance. Do not use any glossy paper stock, including glossy photo paper. Standard cartridge paper or similar is ideal.

Please note: The 5 x 5in Gelli Plate is supplied without the outer blister plastic packaging. The protective sheets which protect the Gelli Plate are still provided.