Delectable Paper and Cloth: Exploring Gelatin Plate Printing

Discover the delights of creating your own unique papers and fabrics with a combination of gelatin plate mono-printing and screen printing. Gelatin plate printing is a fun and easy method of mono-printing that results in surprises and delights. The class will use both the traditional gelatin plate and the new Gelli Plate.

Create unique textures and patterns using found objects (aka-junk), stamps, stencils and resists or masks.

Screen printing uses a fine mesh screen to create graphic images on fabric or paper. The class will explore thermofax screen printing techniques and use some of the same found objects, stencils and resists to create a one of a kind delectable cloth or to layer on top of gelatin printed fabric.

A class supply fee of $25 covers paints and tools, gelatin plates and screens.

Students should also bring these supplies:

• Two to four yards of washed white muslin, ironed if desired
  • Mottled or patterned fabrics work; give those ‘what was I thinking’ fabrics a new life
  • Sheer fabrics work
• Papers to play with (examples: water color paper, rice paper, music pages, book pages, maps, deli paper, etc)
• One brayer (rubber preferred)
  • Extra if you have them
• A Gelli Plate if you have one
• Painting gloves
• Apron (or wear painting clothes)
• Baby wipes and/or paper towels