Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Learn how to make stunning DIY Clay Ornaments with a Gel Printing Plate in this fun and beginner-friendly tutorial! Perfect for Easter, spring home decor, or year-round handmade gifts, these mixed media air dry clay egg ornaments combine gel printing, tissue paper collage, and doodling for beautiful professional-looking results.
In this step-by-step video, you'll discover how to form egg shapes with air-dry clay, master gel printing techniques on a Gelli Arts plate, apply soft pastel colors using color theory, and finish with creative collage and paint marker details. Whether you're new to crafting or an experienced maker, these easy clay ornaments are satisfying, budget-friendly, and incredibly versatile.
What You'll Learn:
How to roll, cut, and shape air dry clay into perfect egg ornaments
Gel printing magic on both sides of your clay pieces
Tissue paper collage and edge painting techniques
Creative doodling with paint markers
Tips for flat drying and preventing warping
Supplies Needed:
Air-drying clay
5"x7" Gel Printing Plate [any size will work]
Clay roller
Cookie cutters
Acrylic paints (pastel colors)
Stencils, tissue paper, matte medium
Paint markers, ribbon & more!
These DIY clay ornaments make gorgeous spring and Easter decor, thoughtful handmade gifts, or beautiful additions to your Christmas tree. Great project for adults, teens, and kids (with supervision)!
If you enjoy mixed media crafts, gel printing, and air dry clay projects, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more fun home decor tutorials!
Learn how to make stunning DIY Clay Ornaments with a Gel Printing Plate in this fun and beginner-friendly tutorial! Perfect for Easter, spring home decor, or year-round handmade gifts, these mixed media air dry clay egg ornaments combine gel printing, tissue paper collage, and doodling for beautiful professional-looking results.
In this step-by-step video, you'll discover how to form egg shapes with air-dry clay, master gel printing techniques on a Gelli Arts plate, apply soft pastel colors using color theory, and finish with creative collage and paint marker details. Whether you're new to crafting or an experienced maker, these easy clay ornaments are satisfying, budget-friendly, and incredibly versatile.
What You'll Learn:
How to roll, cut, and shape air dry clay into perfect egg ornaments
Gel printing magic on both sides of your clay pieces
Tissue paper collage and edge painting techniques
Creative doodling with paint markers
Tips for flat drying and preventing warping
Supplies Needed:
Air-drying clay
5"x7" Gel Printing Plate [any size will work]
Clay roller
Cookie cutters
Acrylic paints (pastel colors)
Stencils, tissue paper, matte medium
Paint markers, ribbon & more!
These DIY clay ornaments make gorgeous spring and Easter decor, thoughtful handmade gifts, or beautiful additions to your Christmas tree. Great project for adults, teens, and kids (with supervision)!
If you enjoy mixed media crafts, gel printing, and air dry clay projects, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more fun home decor tutorials!
![Start to Finish: Step by Step How-To from download to finished piece
Stop struggling with failed transfers! In this comprehensive tutorial, I’m breaking down the exact workflow to achieve a crisp, professional-grade gel plate image transfer. We’re going from a digital file to a multi-layered masterpiece using a unique high-contrast method.
[What You’ll Learn]
I’ll guide you through the technical Digital to Gelli bridge, including:
Photoshop Prep: How to process your images for maximum toner release.
The Science of Paper: Why laser prints are a must for this specific technique.
Layering Strategy: Using transparent vs. opaque paints to build depth.
The Perfect Pull: Timing and pressure tips for a clean result.
[Supplies Used in This Video]
Plate: 8x10 Gel Printing Plate
Paints: * Oxide Black (Amsterdam) – Best for the initial transfer
Burnt Sienna (Golden)
Sap Green (Amsterdam)
Zinc White (Golden) – Great for transparent glazing
Quinacridone Red (Nova Color)
Titanium White (Amsterdam) – The essential pull layer
Tools: Speedball Rubber Brayer, Laser Jet Printer (Toner-based).
[Timestamps]
0:00 - Introduction to Gel Plate Transfers
1:15 - Image Selection & Download
2:45 - Photoshop Workflow (Levels & Inverting)
4:30 - Printing & Paper Preparation
6:00 - The Transfer: Oxide Black Technique
8:20 - Layering Colors: Building Texture
10:45 - The Final Pull & Reveal
12:30 - Troubleshooting Common Mistakes
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![Make Your Projects Shine: Create a Stained Glass Effect
Learn how to create a stunning stained glass effect using fluid art techniques in this beginner-friendly tutorial designed to make your DIY art projects truly shine. Discover the step-by-step process for achieving that vibrant, luminous look with acrylic paint, perfect for anyone new to acrylic pouring or seeking unique creative methods to elevate their canvas work. This guide, originally part of a weekly collaborative series exploring different art styles, focuses on clear instructions to help you easily replicate this beautiful stained glass appearance in your own fluid paintings.
Paints:
India Yellow Hue, Tri-Art
Azo Gold, Golden
Super Pearl Gold, Nova Color
Cell Activators: 1:3 [paint:Aussie Floetrol]
Oxide Black, Amsterdam
Titanium White, Amsterdam
Gold Deep, Amsterdam
Pouring Medium:
Valspar Ultra, High Gloss - Base C
Behr Dynasty, Semi-Gloss - Deep Base [to thicken if needed]
Pillow:
PPG Multi-Pro eggshell
If you have any questions or have ideas of things to cover in future videos leave them in the comments below. It is my goal to post two videos per week and would love it if youd let me know what you think.
LINKS:
Fluid Art.co for TLP pigments: https://fluid-art.co
ColorArte pigments and paints: https://www.colourarte.com
Pourage Posse paints: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristinaWelchArt
Jo Sonja paints and varnish: https://josonja.com
Firedots pigments: https://pixelpaintdesigns.bigcartel.com
WinterStorm Art for the spinner: https://winterstrom-art.com/thespinner
Dick Blick art supplies: https://www.dickblick.com
Jerrys Artarama for art supplies: https://www.jerrysartarama.com
For a 10% discount all LOLIVFE products http://lolivefe.refr.cc/davidh
The Shelee Art Style is so much more than just a RECIPE. Its about consistency and understanding how your paints react with each other. If you are interested in learning more I would highly encourage you to join the SheleeArt course. The biggest benefit of the course in my mind is the access to a worldwide community of like minded artists to ask questions of and share your journey.
You can sign up at http://www.sheleeart.com.au and use this code for 15% off
sheleeart15DRH. If you have any questions, drop it into Shelee Art inbox, or email them at hello@sheleeart.com.au someone is always willing to help! ❤️❤️
Check out the links below for my social media
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drh.acrylic.creations?
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drh.acrylic.creations/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DRHAcrylicCreations/
Pintrest - @drhacryliccreations
Website - http://drh-acrylic-creations.com
You can help support my channel by doing the following:
- Like my video
- Leave a comment
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![The Art of Getting Your Hands Dirty (Finger Painting) #natesartlab #fingerpaints
Embrace The Art of Getting Your Hands Dirty in this fun and accessible finger painting tutorial designed specifically for beginners looking to explore their creativity without complex tools. This video, part of the monthly #natesartlab collaboration with the talented @NateBriteArt Patreon group, guides you through simple finger painting techniques, showing how easy and rewarding it is to create expressive art using just your hands and some fingerpaints. Discover the joy of tactile creation and learn foundational methods in this easy-to-follow beginner art lesson focused on unleashing intuitive expression.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0KXcghrBrZuRh_L4R-YBzisu8-HwBzvE&si=OgKREDtOY1H2Ckby
Pouring Medium:
Valspar Ultra High Gloss Base C
Behr Dynasty, semi-gloss deep base [as needed to thicken]
Colors: 1:3 [paint:PM]
Indanthrone Blue, Nova Color
Turqouise Pearl, Nova Color
Super Pearl Gold, Nova Color
Chiffon, This Little Piggy
Albalone, This Little Piggy
Hammerhead, This Little Piggy
Cell Activators: 1:3 [paint:aussie floetrol]
Titanium White, Amsterdam
Oxide Black, Amsterdam
Gold Deep, Amsterdam
LINKS:
Fluid Art.co for TLP pigments: https://fluid-art.co
ColorArte pigments and paints: https://www.colourarte.com
Pourage Posse paints: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChristinaWelchArt
Jo Sonja paints and varnish: https://josonja.com
Firedots pigments: https://pixelpaintdesigns.bigcartel.com
WinterStorm Art for the spinner: https://winterstrom-art.com/thespinner
Dick Blick art supplies: https://www.dickblick.com
Jerry’s Artarama for art supplies: https://www.jerrysartarama.com
For a 10% discount all LOLIVFE products http://lolivefe.refr.cc/davidh
The Shelee Art Style is so much more than just a “RECIPE”. It’s about consistency and understanding how your paints react with each other. If you are interested in learning more I would highly encourage you to join the SheleeArt course. The biggest benefit of the course in my mind is the access to a worldwide community of like minded artists to ask questions of and share your journey.
You can sign up at http://www.sheleeart.com.au and use this code for 15% off
sheleeart15DRH. If you have any questions, drop it into Shelee Art inbox, or email them at hello@sheleeart.com.au someone is always willing to help! ❤️❤️
Check out the links below for my social media
Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@drh.acrylic.creations?
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drh.acrylic.creations/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DRHAcrylicCreations/
Pintrest - @drhacryliccreations
Website - http://drh-acrylic-creations.com
You can help support my channel by doing the following:
— Like my video
— Leave a comment
— Share on your social media
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