Discover Mixed Media Gelli Plate Collage | Stunning Faux Chine Colle Printmaking Guide

Mixed Media Gelli Plate Collage | Faux Chine Colle Printmaking Tutorial
Faux Chine Collé + Gelli Printing = Art Magic!
This video is perfect for artists who love experimenting with collage, acrylics, and monoprinting. Whether you’re new to Gelli printing or a seasoned pro, this technique will spark inspiration.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you my favorite way to combine collage and printmaking directly on the gel plate to create layered, textured art using the faux Chine Collé method. No glue needed—the acrylic paint does the job!

Materials
colored papers, collage from magazines or other, tissue papers, hand printed or painted papers
Liquid Acrylic Paint or Craft Acrylic Paint
A Gel Plate

This process is fantastic for:
• Art journalers
• Mixed media artists
• Printmakers
• Beginners & experts alike

Here’s what I cover:
• Tools & materials you’ll need
• How to prep your collage pieces
• Applying it to your gel plate
• Tricks for clean pulls
• Tips for layering success
• Final prints & inspiration

I’ve been doing gel printing since the pre-Gelli days—when we had to make plates from gelatin and glycerin—so this is coming from years of creative play and experimentation.

Let’s get those creative juices flowing!

QUESTION FOR YOU:
Have you ever tried faux Chine Collé or mixed media printmaking? Let me know your experience in the comments!

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Materials You’ll Need
2:10 Prepping Collage Papers
3:50 Laying Collage on the Plate
5:20 Applying Paint & Making Prints
8:10 Revealing the Prints
9:30 Tips for Better Results
10:20 Outro & Final Thoughts

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