How to Layer Stencils Successfully | Mixing Patterns for Gel Printing–Tutorial Tidbits

⭐️⭐️⭐️ PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO– Click "SHOW MORE" below! This week, Barb and I are in the studio working with my newest stencil collection, Scribbles and Doodles Soup, and using it to teach how to layer stencils successfully. We intentionally combine these new designs with stencils from my earlier collections to show that you can mix and match across sets — as long as you understand pattern size and scale. In this video, I walk you through how to choose stencil combinations wisely, focusing on layering large, medium, and small patterns so each layer has space to shine. Learning how to balance scale and visual weight is one of the most important skills in gel printing and mixed media, and it makes a huge difference in the final result. Gel printing is also a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the creative process. Once you’ve built a stack of printed papers, they can be used in so many ways — journal pages, scrapbooking, mobiles, place cards, prayer flags, collage, and more. Many of my gel-printed papers are ultimately created for my Paper Paintings artwork, where layering and pattern play a big role. If you’re looking to improve your stencil layering skills and create more intentional, dynamic prints, this video will give you a strong foundation. ❤️ SUPPORT THE ARTIST MAKE A ONE TIME DONATION– https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/Paper... ⭐️ SUPPLIES USED IN THIS VIDEO: Scribbles and Doodles Soup Stencils: https://bit.ly/3JSI2cB My 9X12 GEL PLATE: https://tidd.ly/4lMGjcF Speedball 6-inch Brayer: https://shrsl.com/3cm7i Speedball 4-inch Baren: http://shrsl.com/4c52r Amsterdam Heavy Body Acrylics: https://tidd.ly/4o3EfPb ⭐️ SUPPLIES–I USE FROM JOGGLES MY PRODUCT DESIGNS: MY Stencil Designs: https://bit.ly/3JSI2cB My Foam Stamp Designs: https://bit.ly/3vvJDzZ My Rice Paper Designs: https://joggl.es/mDzvTghm Print Perfect Gel Plate Registration Tool: https://joggl.es/tRDWYcwv My Kits and Supplies: https://joggl.es/ixuWuNqh NONSTICK CRAFT SHEET TABLE COVERING https://shrsl.com/4tdnh SHEET MUSIC AND GEL PRINTED PAPER PACKS: My Website Shop: https://www.paperpaintings.com/shop/p... GEL PRINTING: My 9X12 GEL PLATE: https://tidd.ly/4lMGjcF 9x12 Gel Plate Storage TIn: https://shrsl.com/4v33g All Size Gel Plates: https://shrsl.com/3vcn7 Speedball 4-inch Baren: http://shrsl.com/4c52r Speedball 6-inch Brayer: https://shrsl.com/3cm7i Speedball 2-inch Brayer: https://shrsl.com/3ll3q Speedball 1.5-inch Brayer: https://shrsl.com/4f7rd PAPER: 9x12 BEST Rice Paper Pad: https://tidd.ly/40yKrVd Wet Strength Tissue Paper: https://tidd.ly/473Nf0v Dictionary Pages: https://shrsl.com/357ja Sheet Music Packs: https://www.paperpaintings.com/shop/p... Hand Painted Collage Paper Packs: https://www.paperpaintings.com/shop/p... COLLAGE APPLICATION: Liquitex Gloss Gel Medium: https://shrsl.com/3yffu Golden Soft Gel Gloss Medium: https://amzn.to/3uD3W20 Princeton Catalyst Glue Brush: https://shrsl.com/3yffo Cradled Wood Painting Panels: https://shrsl.com/4tdol PAINTING: Princeton Velvetouch Paint Brush Set: https://shrsl.com/3yffs Golden Fluid Acrylics Floral Set: https://shrsl.com/4nsiv Golden Fluid Acrylics Open Stock: https://shrsl.com/4pq40 Amsterdam Heavy Body Acrylics: https://tidd.ly/4o3EfPb ⭐️ SUPPLIES –I USE FROM AMAZON – Golden Fluid Acrylic Paints: https://amzn.to/3OOQJKj MY TUTORIAL BOOKS: https://amzn.to/3L6hmXo 🛍️ My AMAZON ART SUPPLY STOREFRONT– https://www.amazon.com/shop/paper-pai... 🎨 WEEKLY IN-DEPTH VIDEO TUTORIALS ON PATREON– Patreon:   / elizabethsthilaire   For MORE in-depth content, gel printing, collage, watercolor, painting, videos check out my inspiring Patreon community. BIG Thanks to all my Patrons, you know who you are, for supporting me and allowing me to do what I do best! 🎨 IN PERSON WORKSHOPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY– ONLINE: https://www.paperpaintings.com/online... IN PERSON: https://www.paperpaintings.com/workshops 🎨 COMPREHENSIVE ONLINE COURSES– NEW Online Self Study Courses: paperpaintings.com/online-workshops Birds and Blooms Self Study: https://bit.ly/48ioV8F Pet and Animal Portraits Self Study: https://bit.ly/3Tq64Ej Monoprinting for Collage Paper Self Study: https://bit.ly/3REN9V0 Building Better Backgrounds Self Study: https://bit.ly/3v2vopG Ten Techniques Off the Gel Plate Self Study: https://bit.ly/48g8V6S ✏️ JOIN MY NEWSLETTER MAILING LIST– http://eepurl.com/KkA-L 🖼️ AVAILABLE ORIGINAL ART– MERCH: https://www.paperpaintings.com/shop ORIGINALS: https://www.paperpaintings.com/availa... 📎 WORKSHOP SUPPLY LISTS– https://www.paperpaintings.com/supplies ✋🏼 LET'S BE SOCIAL – INSTAGRAM: @paperpaintingscollage ONLINE: https://www.paperpaintings.com FACEBOOK:   / paperpaintingscollageartwork   MAILING LIST: https://www.paperpaintings.com/newsle... BUSINESS EMAIL: [email protected]