Bonus: Making a 12 x 12 plate

Learners: 2,791

Instructor: Lucie Duclos

Duration: 1

Learn how to make a 12 x 12 gelatin plate and create beautiful monoprints and mixed media artwork with Lucie Duclos! In this class, you'll explore acrylic gouache paints, masks, subtractive techniques, line work, white paint pen and watercolor. Create a layered bouquet in a vase with a cool mid-century vibe and learn how to use the ghost image from a previous print. Follow Lucie on Skillshare and share your project in the project section. Download the material list and the recipe for the gelatin plate in the project and resources section. ▼▲

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Updated in [July 20th, 2023]

In this course, students will learn how to make their own gelatin plate and explore monoprinting and mixed media artwork. Lucie Duclos, a mixed media artist, will guide students through the process of creating a layered bouquet in a vase with a cool mid-century vibe. Students will learn how to get inspiration from nature and how to create a fantastic prints with a 2 colour palette and how to work with the ghost image from a previous print. They will also learn how to use acrylic gouache paints (or regular acrylics), using masks and subtractive techniques, and then add line work, white paint pen and even watercolor. As a bonus, students will also learn how to do something different with their first print. A materials list and recipe for the gelatin plate can be found in the project and resources section.

Course Syllabus

Introduction to Gelatin Prints

Materials

Making a Gelatin Plate

Pros and Cons

Collecting Textures

Creating Masks

Making Monoprints

Finishing Touches

Class Project

Thank you

Bonus Project

Bonus: Making a 12 x 12 plate

Pros & Cons

Pros Cons

Informative and helpful: Users appreciated the class for providing clear instructions and easy-to-follow examples, allowing them to create beautiful pieces of artwork as the end result.
Engaging and inspiring: The class received praise for its great energy and examples, which enthralled users and sparked their excitement to try making their own gel plate and start printing.

Lack of information on product usage and plate storage: Some users expressed a desire for more information on how to use the prints for products and how to properly store the homemade gel plate.
Potential issues with paint quality: One user mentioned that the technique didn't work for them, but attributed it to the quality of the paint used. They suggested that the class could benefit from suggestions on what to do in such situations.