Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Collaborative video of all three Thursday Train artists intended to be our heartfelt gift to all of you for supporting us every week throughout the year. This special video features unique contributions from each artist, showcasing our individual styles and talents while also highlighting the power of collaboration. We truly hope to see each and every one of you in the new year with our next Train on January 2nd, where we will continue to bring you exciting content and creative performances. Thank you for being such an amazing community; your support means the world to us! Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year filled with joy, happiness, and new adventures!
Please visit the channels of @justjanese and @ArtByJulieE to see more of their amazing work!
Collaborative video of all three Thursday Train artists intended to be our heartfelt gift to all of you for supporting us every week throughout the year. This special video features unique contributions from each artist, showcasing our individual styles and talents while also highlighting the power of collaboration. We truly hope to see each and every one of you in the new year with our next Train on January 2nd, where we will continue to bring you exciting content and creative performances. Thank you for being such an amazing community; your support means the world to us! Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year filled with joy, happiness, and new adventures!
Please visit the channels of @justjanese and @ArtByJulieE to see more of their amazing work!







![Digital to Gelli: Designing Custom Transfers with Firefly & Photoshop
Unlock a world of custom possibilities by blending AI technology with traditional printmaking! 🎨✨
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In the this video, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my complete workflow for creating professional-grade image transfers on the gel plate. If you’ve ever struggled with blurry magazine transfers or wanted to print your own specific visions, this digital-to-analog method is for you.
We start in Adobe Firefly to generate unique, high-contrast imagery, move into Photoshop to prep the files for a flawless lift, and finish with the essential settings for laser printing to ensure your gel plate grabs every single detail.
What you’ll learn in this tutorial:
* Prompting for Print: How to use Adobe Firefly to create images that actually work for transfers (focusing on contrast and edges).
* Photoshop Prep: My secret sauce for adjusting threshold, levels, and scales to make sure your image transfers crisply without sticking.
* The Technical Side: Why a laser printer is non-negotiable and the specific paper settings I use.
* From Paper to Plate: A quick look at the final pull and the results you can expect.
Tools Mentioned:
* AI: Adobe Firefly
* Software: Adobe Photoshop
* Hardware: Laser Printer (Black & White or Color)
* Surface: Gelli Arts / Gel Printing Plate
Whether you’re a seasoned Gelli pro or a digital artist looking to get your hands dirty, this workflow will change the way you think about mixed media.
Timestamps:
• [00:13] - Introduction: Dave explains the goal of the video: prepping images for transfers using digital tools.
• [00:40] - Materials Needed: Requirements include a laser printer (toner is essential for the process) and software like Adobe Firefly and Photoshop.
• [01:09] - Using Adobe Firefly: Creating a high-definition line drawing prompt and removing the background from the generated image.
• [02:26] - Photoshop Preparation: Importing the image into Photoshop and preparing it for printing.
• [03:16] - Printing Strategy: Dave explains why he runs the paper through the printer twice to ensure the toner is thick enough to repel paint effectively.
• [04:02] - Isolating Subjects: How to isolate individual figures from a group drawing to create separate transfer files.
• [07:54] - The Image Transfer Process:
• [08:02] Applying black paint to the Gelli plate.
• [08:45] Placing the laser-printed image onto the plate to pick up the paint.
• [09:06] Pulling the paper to reveal the negative transfer on the plate.
• [09:34] - Pulling the Final Print: Drying the plate and using a second layer of paint (with color) to lift the final image onto paper.
• [12:04] - Conclusion: Final tips and a shoutout to the Thursday Train art community.
Stay Connected:
📸 Follow my latest prints on Instagram: [Your Link Here] 🎨 Visit my website for more mixed media tips: [Your Link Here]
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