Gel Plate Printing with DIY Yupo and Copier Paper Masks — Easy Mixed Media Technique!
In this video, I’ll show you how to create your own reusable Mid-Century inspired masks using Yupo paper and regular copier paper. I'll then show you how I use them to make beautifully layered gel prints. If you’ve been wanting to take your mixed media or Gelli printing to the next level, this simple DIY technique opens up endless creative possibilities! 👇 Let me know in the comments: Have you ever made your own masks for gel printing? What shapes should I try next? Would you like to see how I use these papers in a mixed media project? What you’ll learn in this video: ● How to cut and shape custom masks from Yupo/Copier paper ● Tips for getting clean, crisp shapes that work well on the gel plate ● Layering techniques for depth and visual interest ● How to use your handmade masks to create unique prints every time Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gel printer, this tutorial is packed with easy, fun, and inspiring ideas to boost your creativity. If you enjoy this video, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss future gel printing and mixed media tutorials! MATERIALS: 8"x10" Gelli Plate Brayer Yupo Paper Copier Paper 160gsm Cartridge Paper Carnival Wet Strength Tissue Paper Acrylic paints: Neutral Grey, Turquoise, Indigo and Metallic Gold Craft knife and cutting mat TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 3:01 Inspiration for my masks 4:29 Using Gyro Cut Pro tool to cut masks 7:21 Got everything ready to print with 8:18 Starting with opaque Neutral Grey 9:40 Going in with my cartridge paper 11:26 The first ghost print 13:07 Going back in again 16:30 Three layered ghost print on the tissue paper 18:20 First print using the copier paper masks 23:24 Last layer 25:01 Pulling the beautiful line work 25:21 Lets have a look at what we have got Sign-up to my Newsletter to receive my FREE Mini-Course: Mastering the One Pull Print and How to Prepare your botanicals for Gel Printing https://clarecosensdesigns.com/pages/... Would you like to be the first to know when my ONLINE COURSE opens again in 2026 - Pushing the Boundaries of Gel Printing? You can sign up to the WAIT LIST here https://clarecosensdesigns.com/pages/... You can also follow me on / c.cosens www.clarecosensdesigns.com #gelprinting #gelliplate #yupopaper #mixedmediaart #printmaking #diycrafts #arttutorial #gelliarts
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