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If you’ve been printing with commercial gelli plates for a while, or you’re just starting out, you’ve probably wondered how to clean and store them properly. After 13-14 years of [...]

Did you know that over 45% of all emails sent globally are classified as spam (Statista and Securelist, 2023)? And while spam filters are great at keeping out the junk, they’re sometimes too [...]

An infinity cube is a fun, endlessly foldable structure made from smaller cubes cleverly hinged together. It’s relatively simple to make and very addictive to play with! A big thank you to [...]

I thought all gelatin was created equal. I thought one brand was much the same as another. But recently I have learned they are not! Louise posted a comment on my DIY Gel Plate Recipe blog post, [...]

Homemade gelatin plates are incredibly versatile, but after repeated use, they can become damaged, dirty and a bit tacky. Thankfully, you don’t need to toss them out—you can melt your [...]

And finally the last in my paper Four Part Series. Let’s have a look at Paper Size (as in the physical dimension of paper and not paper size that relates to adding a degree of water [...]

There are so many different aspects to paper. Beyond identifying what makes printmaking paper printmaking paper, there is storage, preparation, to-stretch-or-not-to-stretch, watermarks, pricing [...]

So many Printmaking Papers to choose from. Different paper mills. Different textures, colours, fibres. What to choose and what to buy? Here I share with you the papers I use now for different [...]

I love paper! I love how it feels, and I especially love what you can do with it. I love deckled edges, handmade papers, machine-made, thin, thick, smooth, textured and toothy papers.

Do you feel comfortable arranging elements on your gelatin plate to create a satisfying and balanced composition or design?