The Inkjet Gel Plate Transfer Secret Most Artists Miss

Think you need an expensive laser printer or heavy toner to get crisp image transfers on a gel plate? Think again! In this step-by-step mixed-media tutorial, Jerrm from Day-Storms Studio breaks down a game-changing inkjet gel plate transfer hack that most artists completely miss. By utilizing double-sided brochure paper and a high-contrast print setting, you can easily pull flawless graphic outlines without specialized equipment. We’ll walk through the entire process of creating a customized, multi-layered handmade birthday card, including advanced reverse painting tips, a stunning "faux gold foil" effect using heavy metallic acrylic, and translucent sentiment collaging using wet-strength tea bag paper. Whether you’re a seasoned junk journaler, a scrapbooker, or a beginner looking for accessible art projects, this step-by-step printing guide will show you how patience, process, and intention can turn everyday materials into premium pieces by hand. If this tutorial inspired your creative practice, please consider hitting the SUBSCRIBE button and joining our community! 🎨✨ 👇 MATERIALS & TOOLS USED IN THIS VIDEO: (Brands, feel free to reach out for future collaborations!) • Gel Plates (Standard Large & Mini) https://amzn.to/47WGhKv • Inkjet Printout (Printed on Double-Sided Brochure Paper, Black Ink Only) https://amzn.to/4sKNvsA • Acrylic Paint: Titanium White & Faint Pink/Peach Palettes • Acrylic Paint (Gold Accent): Liquitex Gold Acrylic Paint https://amzn.to/4gdfONu • Liquid Medium: Liquitex Matte Medium (Clear) https://amzn.to/42teFJK • Paper Base: Heavyweight 300g Hapikalor Watercolor Paper (Pre-washed) https://amzn.to/4mIy5n3 • Specialty Layering Paper: Wet-Strengthened Tea Bag Paper https://amzn.to/4gccXV1 • Rollers: Standard Brayer & 2-Inch Localized Mini Brayer https://amzn.to/4ulCmzN • Pattern Texture: Abstract Dots Stencil & Standard Kitchen Deli Paper ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction & Inkjet Transfer Trick 0:20 - Transferring Main Flower Print to the Gel Plate 1:06 - Reverse Painting Petals & Faux Gold Foil Effect 3:05 - Creating Translucent Flower Isolations 3:54 - Coating with Full Matte Medium Base Layer 4:10 - Applying Pre-washed Card Stock & Weighted Setup 4:27 - Preparing Sentiment Ink Transfer on Mini Plate 5:50 - Stenciling Patterns & Lifting Excess Paint 6:20 - Dealing with Climate Humidity & Sentiment Pull Method 7:30 - Peeling the Gel Plate From Final Floral Print 8:10 - Selecting Card Face & Clear Adhesive Placement 9:24 - Applying Topcoat and Final Sealing Roller 10:10 - Finished Custom Mixed-Media Card Showcase ABOUT DAY-STORMS STUDIO: Day-Storms Studio is an accessible, transformation-driven art studio centered on how broken pieces, patience, and intention can become something stronger and deeply meaningful. We create mosaics and mixed-media art built one piece at a time. Transformation by hand. ☀️⛈️ #GelPlatePrinting #ImageTransfer #MixedMediaArt #CardMaking #Liquitex #GelliArts #DayStormsStudio #HandmadeCards #Printmaking #Hapikalor