Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome back to another Mixed Media Monday video. Today I want to show you how I created a watercolor background using the Gel Press! I had this idea since my first play with the Gel Press when I sprayed water on leftover acrylic paints and when I lifted the print it looked like watercolor. Once I was done with my easy watercolor background I turned those into Artist Trading Cards or ATCs for a swap I'm in.
Instead of using paint this time I decided to try it with Distress Oxides but I'm pretty sure this technique would work with a lot of different mediums that I'll just have to test out myself. I love the way they turned out and hope you enjoy the video!
My Blog: inkyfairydesigns.com
My Instagram: @inkyfairydesigns
My Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/332993587046845
I have started including affiliate links for all the supplies used in my video that you will find below. Using the links when you see something you like helps me with a teeny tiny kickback without changing the price for you at all. It's an easy way for you to support my art and my channel. Thank you so much!
——— S U P P L I E S ———
• Fabriano Artistico 140 lb. Hot Press 20 Sheet Block 12x18" - Extra White
——— amzn.to/2G6MDIb [ Amazon US ]
• Gel Printing Plate Assortment Pack
——— ldli.co/e/lq7rmg [ Blitsy ]
• Gel Press Brayer - Small
——— ldli.co/e/xr6ol4 [ Blitsy ]
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Picked Raspberry
——— ldli.co/e/136dp1 [ Blitsy ]
——— amzn.to/2IWtlqL [ Amazon US ]
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Fossilized Amber
——— ldli.co/e/depq7m [ Blitsy ]
——— amzn.to/2IUHJjt [ Amazon US ]
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Peacock Feathers
——— amzn.to/2GaFoit [ Amazon US ]
——— ldli.co/e/lq7r30 [ Blitsy ]
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Abandoned Coral
——— amzn.to/2GaZNnK [ Amazon US ]
——— ldli.co/e/xr6oml [ Blitsy ]
• Dina Wakley Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paints - 1 oz - Medieval
——— ldli.co/e/136d44 [ Blitsy ]
• Dina Wakley Stencils - 9" x 6" - Wallpaper
——— ldli.co/e/depq9e [ Blitsy ]
• Dina Wakley Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paints - 1 oz - White
——— ldli.co/e/zjqx4d [ Blitsy ]
• Ranger Dina Wakley Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, White
——— amzn.to/2Gc90vW [ Amazon US ]
• Ranger Dina Wakley Media Cling Stamps, 6 by 9-Inch, Textures
——— amzn.to/2IVfxwD [ Amazon US ]
• Dina Wakley Media Honeycomb Stencils
——— ldli.co/e/9y5mlm [ Blitsy ]
• Dina Wakley Media Splatter Girl Stamp Set
——— ldli.co/e/kgen4e [ Blitsy ]
• Archival Mini Ink Pads - Kit 4
——— ldli.co/e/73r5p4 [ Blitsy ]
• Justrite Text Background Stamp
——— ldli.co/e/n3le0z [ myshopify.com ]
• Uni Posca Fine Marker, White (PC3M.1)
——— amzn.to/2IRTKGc [ Amazon US ]
• OHTO Fude 1.5mm Ballpoint Pen, Black (CFR-150FB-Black)
——— amzn.to/2Gc91A0 [ Amazon US ]
• Recollections White Heavyweight Cardstock Paper, 8.5" X 11" - 100 Sheets
——— amzn.to/2Gc9272 [ Amazon US ]
• Ranger ARD51091 Designer Series Archival Re-Inkers, 5 oz, Black Soot
——— amzn.to/2IV63BQ [ Amazon US ]
• Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black
——— ldli.co/e/6yn2px [ Blitsy ]
• Recollections Black Heavyweight Cardstock Paper, 8.5" X 11" - 100 Sheets
——— amzn.to/2G8cU98 [ Amazon US ]
• 3M Scotch Advanced Tape Glider & Tape - Pink
——— ldli.co/e/gzn1jx [ Blitsy ]
Welcome back to another Mixed Media Monday video. Today I want to show you how I created a watercolor background using the Gel Press! I had this idea since my first play with the Gel Press when I sprayed water on leftover acrylic paints and when I lifted the print it looked like watercolor. Once I was done with my easy watercolor background I turned those into Artist Trading Cards or ATCs for a swap I'm in.
Instead of using paint this time I decided to try it with Distress Oxides but I'm pretty sure this technique would work with a lot of different mediums that I'll just have to test out myself. I love the way they turned out and hope you enjoy the video!
My Blog: inkyfairydesigns.com
My Instagram: @inkyfairydesigns
My Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/332993587046845
I have started including affiliate links for all the supplies used in my video that you will find below. Using the links when you see something you like helps me with a teeny tiny kickback without changing the price for you at all. It's an easy way for you to support my art and my channel. Thank you so much!
——— S U P P L I E S ———
• Fabriano Artistico 140 lb. Hot Press 20 Sheet Block 12x18" - Extra White
——— amzn.to/2G6MDIb [ Amazon US ]
• Gel Printing Plate Assortment Pack
——— ldli.co/e/lq7rmg [ Blitsy ]
• Gel Press Brayer - Small
——— ldli.co/e/xr6ol4 [ Blitsy ]
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Picked Raspberry
——— ldli.co/e/136dp1 [ Blitsy ]
——— amzn.to/2IWtlqL [ Amazon US ]
• Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Fossilized Amber
——— ldli.co/e/depq7m [ Blitsy ]
——— amzn.to/2IUHJjt [ Amazon US ]
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Peacock Feathers
——— amzn.to/2GaFoit [ Amazon US ]
——— ldli.co/e/lq7r30 [ Blitsy ]
• Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad - Abandoned Coral
——— amzn.to/2GaZNnK [ Amazon US ]
——— ldli.co/e/xr6oml [ Blitsy ]
• Dina Wakley Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paints - 1 oz - Medieval
——— ldli.co/e/136d44 [ Blitsy ]
• Dina Wakley Stencils - 9" x 6" - Wallpaper
——— ldli.co/e/depq9e [ Blitsy ]
• Dina Wakley Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paints - 1 oz - White
——— ldli.co/e/zjqx4d [ Blitsy ]
• Ranger Dina Wakley Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paint, 2-Ounce, White
——— amzn.to/2Gc90vW [ Amazon US ]
• Ranger Dina Wakley Media Cling Stamps, 6 by 9-Inch, Textures
——— amzn.to/2IVfxwD [ Amazon US ]
• Dina Wakley Media Honeycomb Stencils
——— ldli.co/e/9y5mlm [ Blitsy ]
• Dina Wakley Media Splatter Girl Stamp Set
——— ldli.co/e/kgen4e [ Blitsy ]
• Archival Mini Ink Pads - Kit 4
——— ldli.co/e/73r5p4 [ Blitsy ]
• Justrite Text Background Stamp
——— ldli.co/e/n3le0z [ myshopify.com ]
• Uni Posca Fine Marker, White (PC3M.1)
——— amzn.to/2IRTKGc [ Amazon US ]
• OHTO Fude 1.5mm Ballpoint Pen, Black (CFR-150FB-Black)
——— amzn.to/2Gc91A0 [ Amazon US ]
• Recollections White Heavyweight Cardstock Paper, 8.5" X 11" - 100 Sheets
——— amzn.to/2Gc9272 [ Amazon US ]
• Ranger ARD51091 Designer Series Archival Re-Inkers, 5 oz, Black Soot
——— amzn.to/2IV63BQ [ Amazon US ]
• Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black
——— ldli.co/e/6yn2px [ Blitsy ]
• Recollections Black Heavyweight Cardstock Paper, 8.5" X 11" - 100 Sheets
——— amzn.to/2G8cU98 [ Amazon US ]
• 3M Scotch Advanced Tape Glider & Tape - Pink
——— ldli.co/e/gzn1jx [ Blitsy ]
