I made your recipe in 2016 and it' 2021 now, guess what after so many years I decided to melt my gel plate. Well, it looks brand new again.

I just cut up and re-poured my diy gelli plates (your recipe!) so I can have 3 barely teen girls over for a craft date. I am 63 and loving your tips on frugality so we can all be creative. I want to show these girls that you don't have to spend a lot of money to create. Thank you again for all of your great ideas and tips. Each will go home with a bag (I made from scrap fabric) filled with her own gelli plate, some paint, texture tools, and card blanks so she can maintain the momentum and catch the vision.

It's 2019, & my diy Hectograph is going strong to this day! I used glycerin, water, & gelatin about 4 years ago, & have remade it many times, adding a single recipe when needed. Each time I remake my 9" x 13" plate, I'll strain it through several layers of damp cheesecloth to remove dried paint & fibers, etc, & it then has a perfectly clean working surface again. I've told hundreds of ppl to watch this video over the years, & hope they love it as much as I do! You changed my life for the better with this video & I thank God for you, Lindsay! Thank you for making my life better than it was before, & it was a great life back then before discovering you!!! ❤️

@thefrugalcrafter

5 жыл бұрын

Aww, this is the sweetest thing I've ever read:)

@DigineeVideo

4 жыл бұрын

What mold did you use please? I have been trying to find a plastic rectangle mold and can't find anywhere! Thanks!

@thefrugalcrafter

4 жыл бұрын

@@DigineeVideo it is an 8"×10" acrylic box picture frame

Hi Lindsay - I finally got my stuff together and made a 12" x 12" x almost .75 thick gelatin plate. It came out awesome! I used 16 pkts gelatin, 3.5c water, 3.5c glycerin. It's nice and firm but pliable. Luv it! Thanks for the recipe!

@asmanoor8061

4 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry it's really late but did you add rubbing alcohol??

@catherinegiraud1313

Жыл бұрын

You don’t put alcohol ?

Hi Lindsay I made this geli plate when you came out with the tutorial and it is now 15 November 2014, and it is going strong !! Fabulous no rotting or mould I just love it and your frugal ways- as the real thing in Australia is crazy expensive! So THANK YOU!!!

I haven't watched very many of your videos, but I'm suddenly addicted. Opening one of your videos up is like lifting the lid on a giant treasure box! Wow, jam packed of information AND entertainment. :) Thanks for both!

Just wanted to give you an update on the plates that I made. For one plate,I used 7 pkgs plain Knox Gelatin dissolved in 1 ½ cups cold water to bloom. Meanwhile, heat to boiling 1 cup of water and 1 cup of glycerin and 1 tbsp sugar Add to the Knox gelatin and stir until all is dissolved. Pour into mold.(8 x 10 box frame). I kept them in a box on the shelf - no refrigeration needed, and after 5 months, it's still working fine and no molding. I've also made round ones in 8" cake pans and smaller plastic containers so I have a variety of shapes and sizes.

@akartisan1

9 жыл бұрын

Sue Cole forgot, I use bottle caps dipped in paint to make circles

@thefrugalcrafter

9 жыл бұрын

Sue Cole thanks Sue for the update! Do you have pics on a blog?

@evelynbarney821

7 жыл бұрын

What made you choose to add sugar? Just curious.

@MelanaC

7 жыл бұрын

Sue Cole a

@jaspermartin7444

6 жыл бұрын

I read somewhere else that someone thought the sugar acted as a preservative or disinfectant but honestly that makes no sense to me at all. Vinegar maybe, but sugar? Anyhoo, I'm sticking with straight gelatin, glycerin and alcohol, and bleaching everything beforehand this time. We'll see how that does. It is a bit weird. For two weeks it sat in my kitchen on the counter, sealed in a cute cupcake holder I had bought at Walmart. It looked fine until a couple days ago, when I noticed the surface appeared a bit weird. I ignored that and put it in my new craft room, closer to a window but still out of direct sunlight and then last night noticed a lot of mold. Oh well. Will eventually get this working! :-)

I can't even TELL you how excited I am about this! I could never afford a commercial version, and didn't think I would ever have a good permanent solution. Thank you so much science and Lindsey!

What ever it is that you had for breakfast the morning you made this.....I MUST HAVE SOME.. Man oh man do I wish I had at least half of your energy...woman!! You're awesome. I've been wanting a gelli plate to play with but didn't want to spend the money. I'm so glad you did this video. Thanks girl.

I made one of these following your recipe using wintergreen rubbing alcohol, glycerin, Knox gelatin, and water. It smells good and works beautifully! Thank you!!!

@KimberleyB

5 жыл бұрын

Now, two years later, could you update on how that plate held up? I'm debating about using the alcohol along with the glycerin.

hi there Lindsay, just thought id give you another update date is 21/02/2016 started gelli printing again with my home made geli plate i made with this tutorial around the date of this video....dude seriously really great recipe! it has been sitting in storage for a good while but when i got it out it was still doing great no mould at all .....you rock! might make some of the smaller sizes that are out ; )

I just love watching all you videos,and can't wait to try this out! Thanks for all your tips and your lovely, bubbly character!!!

Thank you Lindsay for sharing all your experiences making the gelli plates, super entertaining!! I love your energy and the tip on ratio: 2 tablespoons of gelatin to 1 cup of liquid: (glycerine+alcohol+hot water, to help dissolve gelatin)! "Happy Printing" to you all!

Wow, incredible Lindsay! You are one amazing crafter and the most thoughtful and sharing one out there....can't thank you enough! Cheers

I watched the first video you did and loved the technique. I am so glad that you "updated" the technique. I can't wait to try it out!

You're so down to earth and talented, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

I've been back and forth with myself about getting a gelli plate but I just can't bring myself to spend that kind of money on something I might not use that often I have craft ADHD, I do one thing for a day and then switch to something else and right now I'm obsessing about WANTING to make soap I just get so excited about all of the craft stuff I wear myself out thinking about it. You're officially the coolest person on KZread

You rock girl. I purchased a Gelli Plate quite a while ago and my friend keeps borrowing it . lol. Now she can make her own and I can have mine to myself. LOL. I get as excited as you when I get an awesome print. Thanks for the recipe. Love love love your videos. Darlene.

Victoria (for some reason I can't reply to the comment (arrgh) I melted mine down in the frame in the microwave and it was fine, stop it as soon as it melts though so you don't warp the frame. See the above video description for an updated recipe with no alcohol;)

@davidmacias3068

6 жыл бұрын

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich that cool

I made the gelatin/glycerin/water version a few days ago. It's working fine. The prints are great. I've wanted a Gelli Plate for so long, but could not afford to buy one. Thanks so much for sharing this great idea.

Almost !!! I found the glycerin !!! I can't believe it !! Now I am waiting for my order from Walmart to get my gelatin and I'll be ready for my gelli plate !! Gosh can't wait, I'll let you know !!

I just finished pouring 2 gelatin plates and here is what I found out for anyone who is interested. I bought a 16 oz bottle of vegetable glycerin online (gives you 2 full cups) and followed your mixing ratios and could fill 2 moulds one was 5" x 7" and the other was 6" x 15 ". I was hoping to get more because I have and 11" x 14" mold but will have to wait for my next order of glycerin. You did mention something about a sugar addition for preservation but if you have ever tasted glycerin you will see it is laden with sugar or something extremely sweet. Thanks for the great recipe. Glad I found it before I made up one of the others without glycerin. Love your videos and your energy and of course your great creativity.

@thefrugalcrafter

10 жыл бұрын

onlyyou711 you can always remelt the plates you have and make a larger one and the remelt to go smaller again, it is pretty cool!

This is awesome!!!! I was just talking about making a gellie plate instead of putting the money out there, up here the cheapest one is like $50. Thank you soooooooo very much for this one.

I just finished mixing my first gelli press plate, using your receipt ..now I'm giving it an all night cool down or chill out ..I'm so excited ... I had to compromise the receipt because I could not find gelatin any where with in 15 miles of me ...so I only had 4 packs of gelatin to work with .. but you gave us equivalents and I used them ! so I think it will work..My pan is smaller too . I had to break out my carpenter's level to get the pan level ..Thanks for sharing this DIY project!! ..PS. So glad to read that glycerine alone is a preservative ..I did want to mention as a soap molder I sprayed alcohol on my glycerine soap after pouring the base into the molds to make the surface bubbles go away.

@sandybeebe9149

6 жыл бұрын

I found more gelatin local store .. !

Your brilliant I wish I'd had an art teacher like you 30 years ago, thank for sharing you brilliance with us

I melted down my sticky plate adding 1/2c water+1T alcohol, poured it into a 8"x15"plastic container, cooled it 6 hrs and WOW! Works better than my purchased 8x10 in many ways. For 1, I can get way more pulls on each brayering even tho it's harder to spread the paint initially. I LOVE the frugal crafter.

My husband found the glycerin and all different sized containers at WalMart. I made my gelli plate, used it 50 times, had to 'zap it in the microwave' for 2 minutes and it came back just like new! EVERYTHING WORKED OUT PERFECTLY...NO ALCOHOL USED. Thanks!

@thefrugalcrafter

7 жыл бұрын

great!

you are a hoot for certain! thanks to you and pink poodle for the recipe and explanation, not to mention the awesome delivery!

Since the new cookie cutter geli plates are so expensive, I am going to make my own! Need to buy supplies and some cookie cutters! I will let you know how it all turns out! Thank you so much Lindsay! This is fabulous! ~ Deb

@thefrugalcrafter

8 жыл бұрын

+artzology great idea!

Love watching you play with the prints, it's really fascinating stuff.

What an awesome vid. I had never wanted to bother with a temporary plate. You are a genius!!

Just found your video today. I enjoy the humerous way you present your informative information.

I'm glad you are having fun and not getting frustrated, I don't think you need it really thick, I bet even 1/2" is fine, it will be quite strong and rubbery when you have it right;)

Hi ..just made 2 gelli plates with yr recipe im actually so impressed with the out come cant wait to use them TFS 🤗

Just made one!! Thank you! Now I can make the exact sizes I want........can't thank you enough for sharing.

Hi there. Brand new subscriber here! When I get my paycheck next week, I will definitely be buying the supplies and trying out this recipe. I've wanted a gelli plate for so long but in my country they are ridiculously expensive. I'm already excited to try this and I can't wait to watch more videos :)

how 'bout another cup of coffee Lindsay...absolutely love watching all your videos! Wouldn't miss a one you're a riot and always so upbeat. What an inspiration. You're the best thank you for your brilliant ideas.

Another great video. I do believe I am binge watching your videos. Thanks.

thank you so much for this wonderful DIY project. I did one yesterday,but I didn't put in the fridge and I guess I mess up the measurements and come out really soft and break ,but I did cut it and I used half of it (I make to thick the first time) then I used some more gelatin and glycerin and I add it to the other ,melt it and now is in the fridge .. wish me luck ,look pretty hard this time and I make a big one 7x11 . I get my cooking tray from the dollar store.

I love all your tutorials especially this one! My dog got a hold a a very small gelli plate I created for ATCs and it was toxic and she passed. Just a word of caution. Keep this away from kids n animals. (didn't use alcohol)

@KimberleyB

5 жыл бұрын

Oh, my word. I would never have realized this could harm pets had you not posted about it. I'm so sorry about your pup. 💔

@RD9_Designs

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this caution! I am so very sorry about your dog... I've lost quite a few animals in my life, and it never gets any less devastating.

@Cheeseygirl26

3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea. So sorry for your loss 💚🐾 Thank you for sharing!

@groovychic

3 жыл бұрын

thank you for the heads up! i had no idea. this info needs to be included with the recipe!!!

Made it last night, used it today, and it works great! Again, thank you so much. I just used one of the drawers from a plastic organizer. One end is odd shaped but we didn't care!

Hi Lynne, it lasted well for a week and then I decided to melt another plain geliten plate into it to make it bigger but I did not use additional glycerin and I went out of town for a couple of weeks and there was a subtle bloom here and there, nothing like the full out mold fest on a traditional plate I had kept to compare but I think the plate I mentioned in had started to breakdown, my bad. I posted another recipe link in the video description that a former teacher shared with me (cont.)

I have it !! I made it and so great !!! I am having such a great time. It is so versatile with an infinity of possibilities ! I am like 4 years girl that has a new toy !! Thanks very much for the recipe !

thanks so much, so glad it worked out for you:) I think the handmade plates are moister and therefore keep the paint wetter longer:)

A ticker plate might be easier to keep together sine it is so big but it does get more durable as it dries out. A friend told be that she got gelatin in bulk from the health food store and it was cheaper too!

I also have the traditional plate I made next to it to compare the longevity and I notice the plain geliten plate is more squishy. The revamped plate is much more rubbery and like plastic, good signs!

Thank you for sharing your fun time with us. So much fun thank you so much for helping us with thinks. I find I do most of my crafting late at night and don't plan what I'm going to do. So all stores are closed for me and finding things around the house helps so much.

I was excited for the last video..so I ran out and got a new braver and my Knox...now it's already improved I' m ecstatic!!! Thank you

It will have to wait cause I am having so much fun with these. They work so much better when they are fresh!

I was in the same boat as you Anne, they are pricey in the states too! Glad I could make a reasonable substitution;)

I LOVE making my own supplies. This is a keeper and I'll be trying it soon

I made my gelli plate yesterday and after one big mishap, it turned out pretty good! I made a video of the unveiling and talked about some tips and some what NOT to do's LOL! I mentioned you and this video and I will be tagging you so that people can come check it out! I will add a link here so you can find it easily as well. Thank you again for this awesome video!!!!

lol you are hilarious and no I don't think you talk too fast. You're just excited that's all. Plus obviously very smart and creative, I love hearing all the tips you keep throwing in. I have a tip, maybe -- use a wine bottle instead of buying a roller?

FINALLY -- I just knew there had to be a way to do that chemically and so tickled to see you had a scientist friend to ask on that! Thank you Lindsey ... just brilliant!

LOVE this!! Never had the opportunity to try gelli printing techniques because I can't afford the 20-something-dollar plate.. But now I can!! Can't wait to try this! Thanks so much for the great tutorial! ~tina

I just remelted mine after almost a year on the shelf. It had not degraded nor molded, but I wanted to make it bigger to accomodate larger sizes of paper. I melted it in the microwave (3 1/2 minutes, probably should have added a spot of water and made it 4 minutes). Then I mixed it with some fresh and poured it out again.

@thefrugalcrafter

9 жыл бұрын

hovawart16 thanks for the update;)

HI LINDSAY...THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. I REMELTED MY GELLI FOR 3 MIN IN THE MICROWAVE IN MY GLASS DISH. IT WASN'T MELTED. THEN I WHOMPED IT IN THE FRIG...I USED UR NEW RECIPE. IT CAME OUT GREAT. I MADE WONDERFUL PAPERS OF ALL DIFFERNT COLORS. FUN FUN FUN...IT SHRUNK A LITTLE, BUT IT'S WORKING GREAT. THANKS FOR ALL THE GREAT VIDEOS U MAKE FOR US...LOVE IT...I'M LEARNING SO MUCH.

Love, can't wait to make my own. I made one years ago, melted overnite! But did not have the right ingredients. Thanks

I don't know that I'll ever actually do it, but it's been fun watching you Thanks for the quasi-science lesson, too. I can now go to bed and rest well, knowing I've learned something today. You continue to amuse and amaze me. ;-) Thanks for the wide array of mediums you tackle and share.

you are welcome! Thanks for watching;)

when I was in high school (many years ago) my Mom actually bought me a Hectograph. So glad to see this video to make my own.

Thank you so much for this! I have one setting up in my fridge right now! I can't wait to try it. I have been wanting to try this for a while but didn't want to spend time making something that I would have to throw out. Woo hoo! thank you again!

years I think, it should not spoil and you can melt it if it gets beat up (maybe add a bit more alcohol or glycerin to the melted mixture to replace any moisture that may have leached from the plate during use and storage but it should be good. I found that the plate shrunk just enough to store it in the frame I made it in so now I put the piece of plexi on the frame to keep it clean and moist and i can pop it on a shelf easy as pie;)

I ordered and received my gelli plate today so I was bummed I didn't wait a week. I can experiment with different sizes though with this recipe. Thanks for your research and experimentation.

Another fun and inspiring frugal craft, yay! :D Totally teaching this as homeschool sciencey-artsy fun! Going to try adding few drops of essential oils - lavender and peppermint which are natural antibacterial and anti fungal. I spritz the stuff everywhere! Lol Thanks as always for the inspiration! :)

I made 9 of these for a class I taught. The main thing was to have your final place LEVEL before you pour it. Luckily, I did this right before it snowed, so I used a shelf unit outside in my driveway that I checked with a level and put shims to make it level first. Then I carried the liquid stuff in an 8 cup measuring cup out to the shelf and poured it into the frames. I used 8 1/2 x 10 1/2' frames and 2 that were 11 x 14. It was cool enough outside that it acted as a refrigerator. After the first 2, I left out the alcohol and just used water and glycerin. I put each one in the frame in a ziploc bag for storage. They worked great

@thefrugalcrafter

10 жыл бұрын

outside? Great idea! I use the porch as a fridge in the winter for parties so why not?

It is a clear acrylic picture frame, I got it for $1 but they are normally $2-$4 I think, they work the best for this and other storage too! I can't get it back in there to store unless I were to trim it, I have just left it out, I might just set a page protector on top to keep the dust off of it and slide it on a shelf;) Or buy one of the bigger frames to set the plate in. Lots of options I quess;)

This looks addicting! Can't wait to try. Thanks so much for sharing!

This is absolutely scientifically amazing!!! Thank you!!!!!

Thanks for researching this for us. I'm quite excited now to try one that will not spoil. I have sooo much paint that I really should use. JIL

It might have shifted a bit as it was setting up, mine did the first time too. Remelted and repour and you should be fine.

Thank you so much. I actually bought a gelliplate yesterday but now I can have more and share more!!! I want to do courses with kids.

I just watched this again, probably 4th of 5th time... you still make me happy :-D And the gelli plate works fine :-) Thank you!

You are one Crazy Lady, in a good way!! Thanks for tip on how to make the Plate.

I just wanted to type out a thought since I'm fricken frugal, if my plate ends up getting mold you bet I'm gonna scrape it off and nuke it and remold it. No way am i throwing the whole thing out. I can't afford to buy those ingredients again at the moment.

Thanks for sharing. I am now addicted. Started with some small ones and experimented with adjusting recipe due to smell. Found you can also make it with some Vodka (smells less). Made my first 12 x 12 today. Just saw your update on the recipe so might give this a try ;-)

I love watch your videos. This one was a hoot because you were in such a good mood. Keep it up!

Thanks again Lindsay for another great video and i will be trying this out although probably the one from Calligraphy with the sugar. I have a great time following all of your recommended sights and i now have quite a portfolio of ideas from all of the blogs. I really need to get down to do some of the projects but i love to collect all of the ideas first. Thanks again.

Hi Angela, take a look in the "show more" space under the video, thee is additional info about the gelatin printmaking adventure as well as links to helpful sites and the recipe with sugar I mentioned;) Good luck! Lindsay

Brilliant I have been wanting one of those for a while! Fab as always xx🌸

As a former Sign Language Interpreter I am so glad I didn't have to Interpret for your Awesome video..How cool, from plastic milk to connecting it to Gelli plates..which are getting very expensive...sorry to the Gelli plate people but bravo to you

LIndsay I asked you a question below, please disregard, as I read the responses to the questions, I found my answer, Thanks for these videos, I laugh at your hyperactivity...brightens the day!! Too bad everyone does not have a sense of humor :) Love your vids and the great info you provide to us.

I am so glad to have seen this video... to make my own... and not feel so bad when you damage it if you bought it... and make any size n sharp... thank you...

yay after some trial and error I have been having tons of gelatin fun, so thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my frugal little heart!

WOW! I have wanted to try the gelli printing but my budget just couldn't stretch to the cost here in the UK as they are coming from the US they are a costly investment but this "plastic" home made gelli plate looks much more fun and affordable. Love your energy and enthusiasm! Hugs, Anne

I know I'm late to the po party, but I made my first plate tonight, decided to try a trick I learned with epoxy to get rid of bubbles. Mist the top lightly with rubbing alcohol. Works like a charm

I used a 8"x10" box frame, great idea, I know they come 16"x20!

I totally agree, with shipping to Hawaii it was going to cost me over $40 for the Gelli Plate. I'm going to get the ingredients I need tomorrow, and start making it myself.

I love your enthusiasm.

the larger plates might take longer, that is right! I hope it works well this time, 3rd times a charm right?

This is great!!! Thanks for this. These craft things are so expensive .... I appreciate the DIY method.

Thanks Lindsey, I appreciate it so much.

Awesome video! Your energy level is through the roof!! LOL!

I have got to try this!!!! so many times my Gelli Plate is too small for my large journal pages! thanks for sharing your video!

make sure it is mixed well and you kept the ratio of 2 Tablespoons gelatin to 2 cups liquid (count the water, alcohol and glycerin as liquid) my plate is 8"x10 and it is only 1/2" thick but very durable, it should not be cracking. Try remelting it and repouring it and leave it be for several hours or overnight to set, you might have moved it before it was set up. :)

Super fun idea Lindsey. Thank you!

You have a fantastic personality! Thanks for this clever video :)

@thefrugalcrafter

10 жыл бұрын

thanks:)

Sticking it to The [craft] Man one vid at a time! Lovely as always!

No way! Yes, we get together and laugh and craft! They are great girls!

Great video, thanks for all of the tips! Can't wait to make one.