Gel Plate Printing on Fabric

Lisa Thorpe

Surface Design Explorer, Organizational Wizard, Technique Trailblazer

lisathorpe.com

Easy

65 Minutes

Create Vibrant and Versatile Fabric Prints with Gel Plates

Join mixed media fiber artist Lisa Thorpe, a surface design explorer with a Bachelor's in Design, and discover the beauty of gel plate printing! Gel plate printing is a form of mono printing that uses a flexible printing plate and acrylic paint to create textures, patterns, and layers of color to generate beautiful and rich surface designs on fabric and paper. Perfect for enlivening your fabric art, this fun and easy method will have you creating stunning, colorful designs in no time. Learn to use botanicals, stencils, and texture tools to make your prints unique and captivating.

Start by getting acquainted with the essential tools and materials, and explore color inspiration and possibilities. Learn how to select the suitable materials—commercial vs. homemade gel printing plates and the versatility of Golden OPEN Acrylics—and explore vibrant color combinations to create stunning prints on various fabrics from basic cotton to silks, linen, and sheers. You’ll learn how to make marks using drawing techniques, found objects, and unique stamps crafted from hot glue. Explore advanced techniques like masking, creating ghost prints, and mastering two-color designs. No prior experience with printing or painting on fabric is needed—everyone can easily create a stack of stunning, washable prints. Use your creations for art quilting, home decor, clothing embellishment, card making, mixed media projects, and more!

What you will learn

Master gel plate printing and create vibrant fabric prints for versatile use in quilting and fabric art.
Learn how to easily create 15-20 unique prints in just one hour-long session, sparking endless creative possibilities.
Gain insights into selecting a cohesive color palette for harmonious quilt and fabric art projects.
Embrace the freedom of designing completely personalized fabric with your chosen colors, textures, and patterns.
Perfect for beginners and seasoned artists alike—explore clean and easy gel plate techniques without the hassle of traditional dye pots or messy paints.
Includes access to course videos, downloads, the Creative Spark private community, and discussion with your instructor. Your course content does not expire.

Buy the Bundle and Learn to Make Your Own Gel Plate

Want to print even larger pieces of fabric at one time? Check out the bundle option and add the mini-class Make Your Own Gel Printing Plate. Large gel plates allow you to print fabulous fabric panels for garments, housewares, and art quilts. This mini-class includes a detailed instructional PDF and an up-close instructional video to guide you through the process.