{"title":"Gel Press","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"gel-press-mono-printing-plate-1","title":"Gel Press Mono Printing Plate","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith Gel Press™ Mono Printing plates, you get all of the benefits of ‘gelatin’ printing - but none of the downsides! The Gel Press plates are non toxic, super durable and reusable because, unlike ‘homemade’ gel - they can be stored at room temperature and they're easy to clean! It’s printmaking without the mess!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ultra-sensitive surface requires just a small amount of paint and then ‘grabs’ the tiniest details; such as the veins of a leaf or the delicate wisps of feathers and ‘holds’ them in the gel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePress your paper on the gel plate - lift the print and Voila! Creating a masterpiece is easy. There are virtually no mistakes to be made with Gel Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal prints happen every time with Gel Press™ Mono Printing Plates! Experiment with multiple layers for backgrounds to your artwork, create collages or mixed media artwork or a standalone art piece. Just let your imagination run free and explore the endless textures, shapes and layers for awesome results every time!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to clean your plates: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcrylic Paint: Wash plate with mild soap and water. pat dry with a clean paper towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOil Paint: Wipe surface clean with baby oil followed by mild soap and water. Pat dry with a clean paper towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBaby wipes and gel hand sanitiser can be used to remove paint residue simply rub onto the plate and wipe clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the gel gets stained, it will not affect the quality of future prints, however to remove tough stains follow the instructions for Oil paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore Gel Press plates in the packaging provided to prevent damage and avoid dust residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplication: Printmaking, Craft, Modelling\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gel Press","offers":[{"title":"12 x 12 inch","offer_id":46059768578274,"sku":"811100017443","price":124.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 x 14 inch","offer_id":46059768611042,"sku":"811100016897","price":159.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 5 inch","offer_id":32090043383901,"sku":"811100016910","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 x 7 inch","offer_id":32090043416669,"sku":"811100016927","price":48.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 6 inch","offer_id":32090043449437,"sku":"811100016873","price":39.53,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 x 10 inch","offer_id":32090043482205,"sku":"811100016880","price":77.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A4","offer_id":45605537939682,"sku":"810001501020","price":94.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A5","offer_id":46059768643810,"sku":"1220000243088","price":63.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Round 4 inch","offer_id":32090043514973,"sku":"811100016934","price":42.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Round 8 inch","offer_id":32090043580509,"sku":"811100016903","price":57.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0279\/9966\/6269\/files\/GelPressMonoPrintingPlate-ArtShedBrisbane1.jpg?v=1729855391"},{"product_id":"gel-press-placement-tool","title":"Gel Press Placement Tool","description":"\u003cp\u003eGel printing is unrepeatable by nature, but the paper's landing spot is the one thing worth fixing. This clear acrylic corner does that, so each new layer lands in the same place as the last, and your spontaneity stays intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eL shaped precision corner in clear acrylic, letting the plate show through beneath it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable, lightweight acrylic that is easy to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for square or rectangular Gel Press plates, not round or Petites shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRests against the corner without sticking, and comes off the plate whenever you need it to, leaving no marks on the gel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGives sharp half inch borders, according to X-Press Graph-X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat the tool in a corner of the inked plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlide the stencil or paper against the two inside edges and stop when it touches both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress firmly across the sheet, lift the print, then line the paper up against that same corner for the following layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStaff tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the corner you will register to and keep to it through the entire session. The tool is indifferent to which corner you use, yet the layers are not. A corner swap partway through is what knocks a three layer print a millimetre out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost printmakers have ruined a good first layer with a crooked second one. The tool is just as useful in workshops and classrooms, where everyone finishes, and for batch runs of cards or tags that must match. 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The paint left behind makes the ghost print, which is often the better one. Cleaning too early is how most people lose their best image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo press, solvent or etching acid is needed. Spread acrylic over the plate, mark it with bubble wrap, a fork or a leaf, lay your paper down, then peel the print up by hand. The plate resists breakdown, so one plate can serve for years, where a homemade gelatin plate spoils within a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA baby wipe, a drop of mild soap or hand sanitiser lifts paint off, and a little vegetable oil loosens stubborn marks. Keep harsh chemicals and rough cloths away from it. Keep it flat, out of sun and heat, and never fold it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo two prints match, and the second and third pulls from one inked plate are often the best. 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