just adding one more trick under my belt. although i had done monoprinting in art school it was the traditional way and using a press.
had read the raving reviews about gelli plates, but quite honestly i wasn't into spending around 80 dollars plus shipping for one of the bigger sizes. that's 3-4 150 gram yarn cones from colourmart and one has priorities ｡^‿^｡
however, as the internet can be a wonderful resource, i located some you tube tutorial vids on a diy home plate and a
post from a lady in england with apparently lots of experience from the old days making
hectographs as they were called then. the wiki recount is fascinating.
nothing new under the sun!
scroll to the middle of the page and you'll find the recipe.
sort and sweet the plate in the mold above.
and here the unmolded beauty.it's somewhat scary the way gelatin transforms into this rubbery silicone like texture.
the procedure is very easy and
although she says- or maybe one of the vids
i watched- that it keeps without refrigeration i am refrigerating mine because it's very hot and we do not have central air con.
fun and games for this week. too hot for anything too involved. although i miss my looms and weaving.
neki desu
