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    IanBertram
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        I’m having some health issues which makes it difficukt to be up and down from plate to press so I’ve started making some gel prints using plates made by Gel Press. I’m still playing but finding it quite liberating. I’ve attached one of my early small images (5″x7″ but I have a much larger plate still to use.) Registration can be a little hit or miss but since one characteristic seems to be rather soft edges that so far hasn’t been an issue.

        One thing I’ve noticed however, looking at the numerous videos on Youtube etc, is that most people are using the process for things like scrapbooking, journalling etc, which to me are more craft oriented and not the way I want to go.

        Does anyone know of, for want of a better phrase, fine artists working with this medium?

        Ian
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        #636931
        Diane Cutter
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            Nice work…

            Google Helen Wells and/or Linda Germain. Also there is a Facebook group (Gelatin Printmaking) that I’ve noticed but haven’t really checked out.

            I’ve done some and love the serendipity of the process. Recently I actually bought the gelli plates but still prefer the wonky edges from my homemade plates.

            #636934
            IanBertram
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                Thanks for that – I particularly like Helen Wells work. I have joined the FB group already but not investigated too much.

                Ian
                Website - https://ianbertramartist.uk
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                #636932
                mshaiku
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                    I really like Ruth Alice Kosnick’s techniques – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5rSbH9pJ9Us2BXWWDyOJA

                    Have fun experimenting.

                    Stay inspired! Michelle

                    Always celebrate the small successes to build confidence for tackling life's bigger challenges. :thumbsup:

                    #636935
                    IanBertram
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                        Thank you – I followed up the link and loved the way she works. From there I also found the work of another artist, Jane Davies whose videos are mainly about painting/collage but with a wonderfully free way of working.

                        https://www.youtube.com/user/jdaviesVT

                        Ian
                        Website - https://ianbertramartist.uk
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                        #636936
                        IanBertram
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                            Some more examples

                            Ian
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                            IanBertram
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                                An update: I’m still at the ‘play’ stage, but I’m increasingly of the opinion that this is worth pursuing. I’ve now turned up a simple jig which will make registration much easier and more precise. You can see it in use in this youtube video.

                                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQgxzHF6mU&t=61s

                                Ian
                                Website - https://ianbertramartist.uk
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                                mshaiku
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                                    An update: I’m still at the ‘play’ stage, but I’m increasingly of the opinion that this is worth pursuing. I’ve now turned up a simple jig which will make registration much easier and more precise. You can see it in use in this youtube video.

                                    [URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQgxzHF6mU&t=61s[/URL]


                                    Thanks for sharing the video. Here’s another with a hinged method. [/SIZE]https://youtu.be/E6_qyrPHxgc

                                    Stay inspired! Michelle

                                    Always celebrate the small successes to build confidence for tackling life's bigger challenges. :thumbsup:

                                    #636938
                                    IanBertram
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                                        Thanks for the link. I hadn’t seen that particular one, but I’ve used the same approach. I didn’t find it worked well with large sheets likethe 14×12 gel plate. Too much movement possible.

                                        Ian
                                        Website - https://ianbertramartist.uk
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