Testing the Gelelf

In this video I am test the Gelelf #gelliplate to see if they can perform as well as the normal American branded plates as an alternative option for gelli plate printing. I try many of the techniques that I use in my daily practice of gel plate printing and give you an honest, unbiased opinion of how I find using them. #gelplate #gelliplate #gelliplateprinting
I have not been sponsored by this company.
How to purchase -
1. Temu APP
How: Search HM00229 in the APP
Advantage: Cheap, more products including stencils, positioning ruler, handle.
Disadvantage: Will take 7 days - 12 days to get the products.
2. Amazon
How: www.amazon.com/dp/B0CRRF7YNX?...
Advantage: Fast delivery
Disadvantage: Only 4 sizes, no other products, more expensive

[@jondoh587]

Yes, please do an eventual follow up video on how these plates perform after they're no longer new. eg, How do they hold up? Does their grippy tackiness change? Do they clean well? etc. Many thanks!

[@gelwithmark]

Will do 👍🏻

[@meridithkish2076]

Very Very cool!

[@gelwithmark]

Thanks

[@shelleynobleart]

Truly excellent work.

[@gelwithmark]

Thank you.

[@artshaman]

Very informative video and great artwork! Your style is unique, and your process is fascinating. Thank you for sharing this!

[@gelwithmark]

Thanks for watching.

[@deniselovell1096]

Very interesting and informative, thanks Mark.

[@gelwithmark]

No problem 👍🏻

[@user-yq7qh2wg5g]

You're fantastic ❤

[@gelwithmark]

Thanks, appreciate the flattery.

[@quadraknot]

Thanks for the excellent product review and commentary. Your artwork is amazing!

[@gelwithmark]

Thank you. Glad you found it useful.

[@jondoh587]

Can you tell us more about that clear varnish that you used mid-process on the large charcoal transfer? Brand? Impact on successive layers? Advice on using it? Thx!

[@gelwithmark]

It’s a brand called “kobra” has no impact on successive layers. Just use it as you would a sprayer paint fine, every coat really.

[@janenef]

Do you oil these plates?

[@karicreates7668]

Thank you for great content. Any chance you could increase the volume?

[@gelwithmark]

Sorry I can’t. I thought that it was loud enough to be honest. I’ll take note for my next video.

[@oneclickawayasmr]

Can you please tell me what you printed that last artwork on? It looks like some kind of white plate?

[@gelwithmark]

It’s called mixed media artist board which can be bought here in the uk from a company called Seawhites not sure if you would be able to get it if you are located outside the UK thought. It’s basically a board a few millimetres thick which is double bonded either side with 200gsm cartridge paper.

[@oneclickawayasmr]

@@gelwithmark thank you 🙌

[@therealtiki]

im trying to look on the temu site, did you buy all the tools separate from the elf plates?

[@gelwithmark]

I didn’t buy any of the Gelelf stuff they sent it all to me direct so I could review it. If it’s not on the Temu site currently maybe they haven’t listed it yet, I’m not sure. Sorry I can’t be of more help.

[@therealtiki]

thats ok! i was just curious! love your videos im watching alot of them right now! i really enjoy your art and i wish to geli print soon. im still learning on how the process works!@@gelwithmark

[@gelwithmark]

@@therealtiki thanks. Yes there are lots of different techniques to try and learn. My advice it to just jump in and experiment. If you have any questions just send them my way and I’ll try and answer them as best as I can.

[@therealtiki]

i appreciate you! thank you so much!@@gelwithmark

[@gelwithmark]

@@therealtiki 👍🏻🙂

[@CarolineBicheArt]

Your work is wonderful. CAN you tell me How you contact gelelf ? I want to contact them too, please. I ‘m French.

[@gelwithmark]

Thank you for the comment. I contacted them via email - [e-mail]

[@CarolineBicheArt]

@@gelwithmark thanks a lot

[@gelwithmark]

@@CarolineBicheArt no problem.

[@andreaconnelly3799]

They are okay. Except if you buy them from Temu the packaging is poor and fold the bigger plates which makes them unusable.
No bubble wrap just shoved in a bag folded in half.

[@jondoh587]

Good to know! Thank you.

[@gelwithmark]

I also bought the 16x20 plate from Temu before getting my free haul, which was folded but I had no problems, just unpacked it and left if flat for an hour and it was good to go.
I do know that they are in the process of updating their packaging so maybe they will address these issues.

[@andreaconnelly3799]

Ahhh, no such luck with my plate. ❤

[@gelwithmark]

@@andreaconnelly3799 ☹️

[@ENVELOPES191]

How much is it

[@jaimiegordon2065]

Great prints, do you happen to have a contact number or email for this gel company, because i wrote them on temu and never got a response. Thank you!