Gel Plate Printing Workshop

Name: Gel Plate Printing Workshop
SKU: WKSP202303
Availability: InStock

$85 – $145

Explore the art of printmaking as you create one-of-a-kind botanical prints with a gel plate and vivid inks. Join artist Michelle Whitehead as she demonstrates this fascinating craft, creating two prints from each leaf composition: a more saturated image and a second image using the residual ink. “Gel printing is a great way to explore the art of printmaking at home because, unlike many other printmaking methods, it doesn’t require the use of a large printing press,” says Michelle. Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn how to use a gel printing plate, inking brayer, and inking plate to make leaf prints with one or two ink colors.

This workshop includes:

A detailed digital workshop led by Michelle Whitehead of Michelle Lynn Art
A live Maker Chat Q&A where you can join in on creative conversation with the artist and ask questions.
Tools & materials from artisan suppliers, curated for you by Michelle Whitehead
PDF download with written instructions to complement the video tutorial

The tools & materials included in your kit:

Block printing ink in your choice of two colors, 1.25oz each
Gel printing plate in the size of your choice: 3″ x 5″ or 8″ x 10″
Rubber inking brayer
Inking plate
Printmaking paper
Scrap paper for practice prints

Materials to have at home:

Leaves or botanicals
Wet wipes
Scissors
Paper towels

Difficulty:: Beginner
Make Time:: A couple of hours
Kit Type:: Workshop

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Gel Plate Printing Inks (Turquoise and Copper) & Paper

Create stunning botanical monoprints with this bundle of block printing ink in Turquoise and Copper plus ten sheets of high-quality printmaking paper. This is an add-on for the Gel Plate Printing Workshop with Michelle Whitehead, and when combined with the original kit, allows you to make twenty more leaf prints. In the original workshop, Michelle demonstrates how to use a gel printing plate, inking brayer, and inking plate to make leaf prints with one or two colors.

This gel plate printing bundle includes:

Ten sheets of printmaking paper, 8.5" x 11" *note that you will be cutting the sheets in half, allowing you to create 20 gel plate prints
Block printing ink, 1.25oz in the following colors:
- Turquoise
- Copper

Note: This listing is intended to accompany Michelle Whitehead’s Gel Plate Printing Workshop. Purchasing this add-on listing by itself will not allow access to Michelle’s digital class or include all the materials in the original workshop.

Add for $24

Gel Plate Printing Inks (Pewter and Process Cyan) & Paper

Incorporate stunning Pewter and Process Cyan hues into your one-of-a-kind prints with this bundle that includes two block printing inks and ten sheets of high-quality printmaking paper. This is an add-on for the Gel Plate Printing Workshop with Michelle Whitehead, and when combined with the original kit, allows you to make twenty more botanical prints. In the original workshop, Michelle demonstrates how to use a gel printing plate, inking brayer, and inking plate to make leaf monoprints with one or two colors.

This gel plate printing bundle includes:

Ten sheets of printmaking paper, 8.5" x 11" *note that you will be cutting the sheets in half, allowing you to create 20 gel plate prints
Block printing ink, 1.25oz in the following colors:
- Pewter
- Process Cyan

Add for $24

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Gel Plate Printing Inks (Violet and Process Magenta) & Paper

Make botanical gel plate prints with vibrant purple inks and high-quality printmaking paper. This is an add-on for the Gel Plate Printing Workshop with Michelle Whitehead, and includes block printing ink in Violet and Process Magenta, plus ten sheets of printmaking paper. In the original workshop, Michelle demonstrates how to use a gel printing plate, inking brayer, and inking plate to make leaf monoprints with one or two colors.

This gel plate printing bundle includes:

Ten sheets of printmaking paper, 8.5" x 11" *note that you will be cutting the sheets in half, allowing you to create 20 gel plate prints
Block printing ink, 1.25oz in the following colors:
- Violet
- Process Magenta

Add for $24

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Large Gel Plate and Printmaking Paper

Experiment with compositions as you explore gel plate printing on a larger scale with this bundle that includes an 8" x 10" gel printing plate plus a pad of fifteen sheets of 11" x 14" high-quality printmaking paper. This is an add-on for the Gel Plate Printing Workshop with Michelle Whitehead. In the original workshop, Michelle demonstrates how to use a gel printing plate, inking brayer, and inking plate to make leaf prints with one or two colors. The process and care for gel plate printing on a larger scale is the same as demonstrated in the tutorial.

This gel plate printing bundle includes:

Large gel printing plate, 8" x 10"
Large printmaking paper pad with fifteen sheets, 11" x 14"

Add for $68

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MICHELLE WHITEHEAD

GEL PLATE PRINTING

Your kit comes with tools and materials to create ten distinct prints. The gel plate has a sensitive surface that allows for imprinting of any texture that sits upon it, and the plate is reusable, durable, and easy to clean. You’ll use your inking brayer and inking plate to get an even coating of block printing ink that will be applied to the surface of your gel plate. The high-quality printmaking paper is an ideal surface for the block printing inks. In your kit, you’ll be receiving five sheets of the printmaking paper that will be cut in half, allowing for ten gel plate prints.

THE BEAUTY OF BOTANICALS

This soothing craft is a wonderful way to take some time for yourself as you reconnect with nature. “One of the things I love most about gel printing is that it really forces me to slow down and observe the beauty and artwork that’s in nature around us,” says Michelle. Collecting leaves from your own backyard is a great option, or you can grab something special from your local floral shop or grocery.

ONE-OF-A-KIND PRINTS

In the workshop, you’ll learn every step of the process to create beautiful, unique gel prints using leaves. “Gel printing is a form of monoprinting, meaning that each individual print created is unique and can only be made once,” shares Michelle. Michelle begins with one color and then moves on to incorporating two ink colors for a different aesthetic.

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More About our Artist: Michelle Whitehead

Michelle Whitehead is a Pennsylvania-based artist with a love for painting, printmaking, and the outdoors. Combining her passions, Michelle creates beautiful botanical monoprints through the use of a gel printing plate.

“I often find myself in awe of the organic artwork that is all around us in nature. Whether it’s the perfectly splayed leaves on a tree branch or an intricate pattern of veins on a leaf, artwork can be found everywhere—if you just take the time to slow down and see it.”

With what started as a quick project to fill walls in her new home, Michelle found the process of foraging for leaves, arranging compositions, and pulling prints from the plate greatly satisfying and addictive. Soon, she began learning the possibilities of gel printing and experimenting with all that it offers.

We can’t wait to see how your botanical monoprints turn out. Share your creative journey and finished projects with us by tagging @thecraftersbox + @michelle.lynn.art in your social posts. Don’t forget to use #thecraftersbox so our community can also see your workshop come to life. Happy making!