Absolutely gorgeous results. Excellent instructions. Thanks for not playing music while you are teaching. I don’t know why people think we need to have music background while trying to hear/process directions. Love love your stencils and color choices. YOU rock!!!

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Barbara! I appreciate it

@pentorres8201

Жыл бұрын

Barbara, I absolutely agree about your views on background music. I mute most videos with just music playing but when there are verbal instructions I can't, and will often just leave the video!

@joycolville3438

10 ай бұрын

Agree I don't like irritating music, loud screechy voices and not getting into the topic stated quickly. Great content and value Elizabeth cheers.😊

So enjoy learning from you. I get so excited with colors and all they bring to this place we call the universe. 💚🌏💙

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly Kathy

I have so many of your big stencils. Love love love

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for the support Sally

I have watched a couple of your videos a few times and today I jumped in with orders to Joggles and Amazon. I've had my gelli mats for a year but haven't wanted or really understood the pulling and layering techniques but you are a FABULOUS TEACHER. I understand so .ugh more that I might try when I get my orders. Thank you 😊 💓 ☺

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Oh this makes me so happy Rikki!!! I’m looking forward to your excitement and new love for the process!!

Thank you so much! I tried this while in the car wash and it really helped!

@ElizabethStHilaire

10 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

Like a great athlete or dancer, you make it look so easy! I love your videos! Thanks.

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

What a great analogy! I have a Dancing Daughter And she does just that! Thanks

Thank you Elizabeth, I painted along with you tonight, made some beautiful prints and had the best night I’ve had in a while! ❤

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE to hear that!!! Creativity is such good therapy. ❤

I'm about to go on vacation where there is nothing to do. I think I'll just take my gelli press and make paper and work on collage. Thanks for the inspiration!!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great vacation to me!! Enjoy!

I love that you always have paint on your hands, it’s encouraging that you are as messy as me. I love your glasses!, and all your work…

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

If I have to wear glasses, I might as well have fun right? And yes! I’m a total mess. Always

The finished piece is too nice to use for collage paper. That would make a beautiful big horizontal sofa size print. Thanks for sharing 👍😊

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

That’s always an option! Thanks for watching Rolf!

You really opened my eyes to the beauty of layering stencils! And your colour choices! They sing❤️

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh, I always layer, layer, layer, layer, that’s how you create the most beautiful collage paper. Color choices, I have a degree in art… But really it’s about practice!

@ginaburgess9759

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You are a wonderful teacher.

eager anticipation for this!! looks amazing!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeanette!

So much fun. I want more and more!!!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

it's so fun to just make prints, isn't it? therapeudic

A wonderful tutorial and beautiful stencils. Thanks so much.

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Phyllis!

Just when I think I've got the hang of what you do you come up with something new and I love it God bless you and how a good night

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Oh thanks so much!!

Wonderful! Thank you!

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Oh my gosh! I've asked a few people why my new gel plate caused bubbles and wouldnt roll smooth. I should have asked you, of course! Thank you so much! Now i know its normal! Truly awesome prints. I could watch you create your papers all day long!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

It is! And it will go away. :)

@allthumbs3792

3 жыл бұрын

I think the ‘bloom’ effect is interesting and unique, a fleeting bonus from a new gelli plate.

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

@@allthumbs3792 exactly!

Wonderful designs and gorgeous colors!! 🦋

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Great ideas!!!

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Really enjoyed! Thank you for sharing!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Rachel!

So much information, thanks.

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure

Wonderful Work Thank You !

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for being here

Thank you for the tips on storing the gel plates, had no idea! Love your work as always.

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!!

Love it!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is fascinating. Lovely yummy colours and patterns. Great demos too.

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Victoria

Oh great job, enjoyed how you did these.

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love this

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maggie!

You are a great artist and teacher Elizabeth! Thank you soooooooo much for sharing.

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure and thank you for the compliment Diane!

I did pause the video to order some stencils and will probably come back again to order more after they come. TFS!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You’ll love Joggles, they are great customer service.

You are simply the best teacher!

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much

Thank you for this very inspirational video! I love it! ❤️

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Excellent tutorial love the roll of rice paper!

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Me too.

I ordered 20 of your stencils. They are AMAZING!!!! You really are an inspiration. Thank you for excellent instruction!!

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness Mary thank you for the support and your kind words! It’s my pleasure to provide instruction on how to use them.

Love the textured look the wrinkles give. Makes me want to wrinkle it on purpose!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! Awesome. Creativity comes in many forms

I get so excited. Thank you😊

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Me too!! My pleasure

Bonsoir ! Even if I dont anderstand all, I like your vidéos, thanks and kisses from France !

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Merci!!!

So much information you generousely give in the video. So apreciate.

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Wonderful!!! ♥️♥️♥️

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

I love this thank you so much

@ElizabethStHilaire

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Bernadette

Inspiring!

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

So easy and so quick. And the stencils sooooo great shapes. As always I love your videos.

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Thanks so much

Beautiful work demonstrated so well. You're a wonderful teacher, Elizabeth!

@ElizabethStHilaire

7 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so so much!

A great, highly informative and helpful lesson. Much appreciated. Cape Town

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks from so far away!!!! 😊

Great demo and tutorial video. Your stencils are wonderful and so versatile. Wish I had them all!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much I appreciate that!

Fun, fun, FUN! I happen to have all of those, including the large gel plate, your stencils, and those Golden colours (yes, I’m a craft supply hoarder, lol...and proud of it). Hope you’re having a great weekend Elizabeth. 😘 xox 🥰

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Debs! Now you have a project for the weekend. Happy Saturday morning! PS you are not hoarding, you are giving yourself options!

@DebKiwi

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElizabethStHilaire I was just playfully poking at myself ;-) . As a fellow instructor as well as student, having an abundance of supplies and tools is a must. My collection spans decades and just about everything comes back around sooner or later. :-)

só beautiful

Superb!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Really beautiful work. I purchased a couple of your stencils, and see I need to get a few more. Love the printing on the roll technique. I've got a 12" x 12" press and am having the best time with it.

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support and I love the big paper too!

Gorgeous stencils and prints! Love the idea of using the roll of the rice paper! I've always cut mine into manageable pieces, but there is such an advantage to leaving it on the roll. TFS the inspiration!

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, the roll is great!

I love your stencils and masks as well as your technique with the rice paper roll. I have a roll and think I will try this out. Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Elizabeth.

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Oh it’s my pleasure! Try it out, I bet you will like it! Thanks

Fun! Thank you 😊

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

SURE!

superb

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you for the tips and tricks. Great video and excellent idea to print on a roll.

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

It’s a great way to work! Thanks so much for being here

Brilliant idea!! Thank you for showing us how you layer & layer using your fabulous stencils!! As I have said before, you are one multi talented artist who is very generous w/your videos!! Thank you so much!!💗

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Oh thanks Cathleen so much! Layering is the key. Definitely 😃

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

You do such a nice job creating these thanks!

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it

This was so fun. I’m new to gelli art, and it got my brain to swirling ideas. Thanks.

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Inspiration is an amazing gift! My pleasure Johnnie

Very, very helpful. I have just bought a 12" x 14" Gel pad and now feel more confident to use it. Thank you so much!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Oh great! I’m so glad.

Wonderful tutorial!!!

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it

Love it❤❤❤

@ElizabethStHilaire

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

I teach art and I have learned more from you in 2 videos that I have learned in years. Thank you so much.....

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

OH my goodness Linda! Thank you and I am so happy to hear that. :) I love it.

Loved this video! Great layering. I’m going to order some stencils and try some of this!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it! Thanks

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

I think you’ll love layering!

Really cool!

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Wonderful video Thank you ❤️

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I'm so confused...lol It's going to take me quite a bit to figure this out. I love your stuff. Thank you for sharing.

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! :)

Very cool and very interesting 🥰🥰🥰

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe!

You made this so fun... cleaner to watch you make the mess

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

LOL I love a good mess! thanks so much

Mylar is great for making stencils out of, either by die cutting or hand cutting.

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

I have my own stencil designs commercially produced!

This process will make fabulous wrapping papers - need to get a large gelli print. Thanks

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

it does make fabulous wrapping paper and the BIG plate makes easy work of it! Thanks for watching Anna

Your work, ability & tenacity & attention to detail is 💯 your work is amazing 🤩 you could be a forensic pathologist in your next life. Hats 🎩 off

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Karen, you are super kind! I appreciate your taking the time to comment. this seems to be my MOST popular video and for the life of me I cannot figure out why it does so much better than many of my other videos. LOL I guess you just never know.

Love this xx 😘

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Just found you and subscribed. Holy crap; tons of great technique here. TY.

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, you might consider subscribing to my newsletter, you will get the tutorial tidbit every week as a blog post in your inbox: eepurl.com/KkA-L

I really really enjoy these and your stencils look wonderful...everything is on my art lottery win bucket list.....very informative and intering video i learn alot about the golden paint in this video..thank you so much...mikelle art mom👩‍🎨🎨✍🎃

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, I’m glad you found it informative!

I'm learning a lot watching these videos but I would love to see how these layered prints are used to complete a project. I am having trouble getting decent results with a gelli plate and even with having two books as guides I still can't seem to produce a professional result. Perhaps watching an entire step by step video that shows a project from start to finish could help take the mystery out of the techniques and materials needed to end up with a successful piece of artwork using gelli plate.

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Hi Susan, join me on Patreon for multi-part in depth tutorials. Patreon.com/ElizabethStHilaire

I get lots of inspiration from your videos, thank you! Why do you advise to get rid of the mylar sheets? I always put them back on my plate before putting back in the box…

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

They are part of the manufacturing process and if you read the insert in your gel plate they advise you to remove them and discard them, not to store them with the plate.

Fantastic 👍do u have videos showing what u do with these gorgeous papers?

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

I do! Collage : PaperPaintings.com

Loop d loop is the one I want

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

that's a favorite of mine too

Darn, I was hoping you'd show us the whole rolled out drawing at once! It would make a nice wall hanging link a scroll.

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

they do make great wall hangings actually!

Oh wow. I’ve just been getting into gel printing and finding your channel i feel like Alice falling down the rabbit hole…

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Oh I totally understand that! Welcome to the rabbit hole Heather, I’m glad you found me here

So great to watch you work! Does this rice paper still tear nicely for collage after it has acrylic paint on it?

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

It is the most beautiful natural torn edge, soft and organic!

❤️❤️❤️🥰

Grateful for you and broke. Can I make opaque paint more translucent without eliminating hue?

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

I don’t think you can make issue paint more translucent due to the nature of the pigment. You can try applying it thinly or adding water. It depends on the quality of paint you are using. Golden, high quality paint, will dilute pretty nicely but opaque pigments will never be one totally translucent.

Thanks for letting us know abour the mylar! Question...both my plates have circular indents in the gell. They came that way. I'm using them anyway but was wondering why they are there?

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

If anything presses on the plate long term it can indent it permanently. If they came that way, I would’ve returned it. They will affect every print you make and there’s no way to get them out

I had bought several smaller gel plates that did not come in clam shells, they came from dickblick, the only thing they had to keep them clean were those mylar sheets. They store very nicely sandwiched between them without any damage whatsoever. Perhaps you have experienced damage by using the mylar sheets in conjunction with the clamshell. But just using the mylar sheets does work.

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

As per the manufacturer, the mylar sheets are NOT meant to be used to store them, they should be discarded and the plate should be stored in the clam shell alone, without the insert and without the mylar. :) I was a creative team artist for Gel Press, that was part of our training, and it says the same on the insert for care and storage. Just to let you know.

Very interesting and creative use of your stencils and gelli plate. I made the mistake of replacing the Mylar on my plate and have some bubble marks on my plate. Can you recommend any way to restore the plate? I’m definitely going to buy some of your stencils. They’re fabulous.

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Hi Kim, Gel Press suggests you put the plate back in the clam shell, without the Mylar, and store it on the shelf like a book. Nothing stacked on top of it.

Great video learned a lot. Can you do that on fabric

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

I think so! But I only use paper

amazing! Have you ever just hung this kind of rice paper with images or framed them? You use them in collages?

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

I do use them in my Collages, but I have also hung over sized ones on the back of my bedroom doors to bring a little color into my living space!

Love you tutorial ! So much fun. I would like to order your stencils but could not see it on the video? Can you please send me the link.

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Sure! bit.ly/3JSI2cB

interesting that the stencil called “squares” has rectangles not squares, hm. Yet I love them all!!!💌❤️📚

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

I consider all four sided shapes to be squares!! Thanks so much

Hi I went to your site and picked out several stencils but some yu show here are not there. How do I get the rocks and rolls and loopy to loop and the (rectangular) one, please. Love your Art.

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! They are all there, you have to look closely. There are many pages of them.

👍🤩🤩

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Such pretty papers. Do you know how you will use them?

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

I am a collage artist! PaperPaintings.com

I just bought a gel pad and after your video I wonder if I should also clean it after working with it. And if so how do I do that? greetings from the Netherlands. ✂️🖌️✏️🎨✒️🍀

@ElizabethStHilaire

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Baukje! I clean mine with clear packaging tape. I only clean it when I put it away, when I’m working with it I just allow the paint from each print to affect the next. Here’s my video:. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zpl_yJeNddW9fag.html

I have been all day looking at geil plates, how to make your own to buying one, l am so very happy that l found your channel, I was going to order 5 by 10, or should I go bigger? And thank you for explaining about the paint because everyone else don't and most of them use cheap paint 😊, Were do you buy your rice paper? Do you clean your plate at the end of the day? Thank you for sharing your gifts

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

I buy my rice paper on Amazon. I have a shop where I have put together all the supplies. www.amazon.com/shop/paper-paintings-collage-artwork

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome about the paint! I am a professional artist so I never use cheap paint. :) thanks for being here

@christalscott956

2 жыл бұрын

@@ElizabethStHilaire Thank you so much and Happy Holidays to you, l really would like to buy the big one( geil plate ) but l make journal books 5by7, this is really crazy but l loved your stencil that l just brought 6 last night 😅😅, so l was like you got those big stencils with a small plate 🙃😅😅, Happy New Year l am a crazy lady

Love your comment a little moisture, cause I'm in the garage. Is your garage air conditioned?

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

I have an AC unit out there, yes.

Could not find your stencil site, please advise. Love, racing spots.

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary! bit.ly/3mpsGDv

Should I get a 6 or 8 inch brayer for my 12 x 14 inch gel plate?

@ElizabethStHilaire

11 ай бұрын

either is good. I use two six inch brayers but I am not using a 12x14 plate! Bigger is better.

So, you are saying the you don't put that 2 sheets of the top and bottom sheet back on the Gel Plate? BC everyone else says that you do. I got my Gel Plate, but I haven't used it yet. I love your Gel Plates. Thanks and God Bless.

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

Gel Plate themselves tell you not too. Not sure who "everyone else" is but that's the word from Gel Press. I was a creative team artist for them and trained by them with regards to storage and use of the plate.

The special paper you use for gel printing is very very expensive, can you suggest an alternative much cheaper please. Wonderful tutorials, thank you!

@ElizabethStHilaire

Жыл бұрын

I only use rice paper as I create my collage art with the papers. You could experiment with what you have on hand! Thanks Nicky

I ordered a large geli plate. What do I put the geli plate in If I didn’t get a clam shell?

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

what did it come in if not a plastic clam shell? that is where you store it.

Elizabeth - I have just bought a roll of Shoji Gami rice paper. I have noticed that one side is smooth, the other side rough. Which side do you print on, please?

@ElizabethStHilaire

2 жыл бұрын

Always the smooth side! So it doesn’t stick to the gel plate.