What Paper Should You Use For Gelliprinting?

I get asked this question all the time… “What paper are you using?” So I’ve made this video to show you. In this real-time demo, I test 6 different papers on the Gelli plate so you can actually see what happens—what works beautifully, what gives softer results, and what can be a little unpredictable. We cover things like: – why less paint matters more than you think – when to pull your print (this one’s huge) – how different papers completely change the result – copy paper vs tissue paper vs heavier art papers – what I personally reach for most often in my own work This isn’t a polished highlight reel—it’s a practical, honest walkthrough of the kinds of things that make all the difference when you’re learning Gelli printing. If your prints haven’t quite been working the way you hoped, paper may be part of the reason. And if you’ve got a favourite paper I should try, pop it in the comments—I’m always curious. If you enjoy Gelli printing, mixed media, collage, colour, and practical art tutorials, I’d love to have you here. Subscribe for more regular videos.