Gel Plate and Alcohol Inks

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Gel plates and alcohol inks?—Yes indeed! Just when you thought you had run the gamut of gel plate techniques, here’s one more for your repertoire. Gel plates are incredibly flexible and keep on giving when it comes to using different materials. Alcohol inks occupy a special category in themselves, but when combined with printing techniques they produce a result that may be described as magical. While combining this type of ink with acrylic may seem counterintuitive, somehow it works and the results maintain the color intensity characteristic of alcohol inks. Try your hand at exploring the possibilities of this marriage of materials for yet another variation in your mixed media artwork. Level: Beginner/Intermediate—Some experience with either gel printing or alcohol inks is recommended. Registration closes December 15, 2026. Material fees are included with your registration to cover the supplies provided in class. Students will need to gather/purchase additional materials for class (see the materials list below). This list will also be provided with the registration confirmation email. Sample image by Sharon Robinson WORKSHOP SUPPLIES: Registration includes a $14 materials fee to cover consumable materials provided in class, including stamps and stencils, blending solution, additional ink colors and paper, as well as access to other tools. Students will need to supply additional materials of their own, including: 8×10 or 9×12 gel plate (Gel Press or Gelli Arts brands are recommended) Assortment of medium body (NOT heavy) acrylics such as Amsterdam, Liquitex Basics, Blickrylic, or Artist Loft brands—Note: Golden Fluid Acrylics are ok if you have them Assortment of Alcohol Inks – examples are Ranger, Piñata, or Marabu brands Pad of 9×12 in. or 11×14 in. 140 lb watercolor paper (example) Pad of 98 lb mixed media paper – such as Bristol or Stonehenge (optional) Personal apron (we’ll have extras on hand) and/or wear clothes that can get messy (optional) Any…

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