Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn gel plate printing with water spray techniques to achieve unique, organic textures. See how fluid paint creates layered art. This tutorial demonstrates how to use a water spray on your gel plate to manipulate fluid paint, resulting in unpredictable, organic patterns that are impossible to create with standard brayer techniques. If you enjoy mixed media art or are looking for new ways to push your printmaking practice, this method offers a fresh perspective on layering color and texture.
We walk through the entire process from initial paint application to pulling the final prints on paper. You will see how to build depth and visual interest in your work using simple spray tools. The video concludes with a demonstration of how to finish your prints by adding delicate dragonfly embellishments for a polished final artwork.
Sometimes the most interesting part of the creative process begins when things don't turn out exactly as planned.
Come into the studio and watch the transformation unfold.
** Giant Gel Plate Printing Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJLM65GYd-PwksQFGBSz9S0ipKh26_EO
** Find out more on my website - froyleart.com
** Receive my newsletter for my favourite FREE Art Print ‘Above The Stormy Waters’ froyleart.com/free-print
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** Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/238854774441805** Instagram - instagram.com/froyleart
** New Scrap Bags Available - froyleart.com/shop/p/scrap-bag
** My Digital Collage Papers - froyleart.com/shop/digital-collage-papers
** Favourite Paper: Kozo Studio - https://kozo.studio/discount/FroyleArt
10% Discount Code: FroyleArt
Mixed Media Gelli Print Mulberry Paper (Full sheet) -
https://kozo.studio/products/mixed-media-gelli-print-mulberry-paper -
A4 Mixed Media Gelli Print Mulberry Paper -
https://kozo.studio/products/a4-mixed-media-gelli-print-mulberry-paper-40-sheets-40-gsm
** PM Artist Studio Stencils / Stamps - 10% discount with code - FROYLEFAN10
My Stencils - pmartiststudio.com/product-category/stencils/designs-by-artist/froyle-davies-designs-by-artist
My Foam Stamps - pmartiststudio.com/product-category/foamstamps/designs-by-artist-foamstamps/froyle-davies
MEEDEN 12% Discount Code - FroyleArt meedenart.com/froyleart100 Colours Acrylic Paint Set - go.meedenart.com/4bLZy0K
48 Colour Set - go.meedenart.com/3P2vKXU
Soft Body 24 Colours - go.meedenart.com/3RiVOi0
Versatile Studio H-Frame Artist Easel - go.meedenart.com/3OWnwAs
** My favourite art supplies that I use -
More about the giant gel plate - contact gelelf.com directly
Gel Elf - 9 x 12” Gel Printing Plate - amzn.to/4naYYjj
Gel Elf - 16 x 20” Gel Printing Plate - amzn.to/4gcQ14o
Speedball Brayer 6” - amzn.to/3oZWac5
2.5 inch Rubber Brayer - amzn.to/3A0B7eH
Acrylic Chopping Boards - amzn.to/4iQj7Zk
Glue - Liquitex Basics Matte Gel Medium - amzn.to/4kW7aTN
Dylusions Creative Journal Square - amzn.to/3vKS6Ac
Yasutomo Hosho Paper Sketch Pad - amzn.to/3p2uEhC
Brother Color Laser printer (HL-L3220CDW) - amzn.to/4ov4XAv
Paper -
1. CXIIPOL (50 sheets) Artist Teabag Paper - amzn.to/49xBfpu
2. MLN SUNNY (100 sheets) - Teabag / Wet Strength Tissue - amzn.to/4icsP91
3. ANXINZENITH Teabag / Wet Strength Tissue (Roll) - amzn.to/4afiOEt
4. Carnival Papers Wet Strength White Tissue Paper - amzn.to/3CvaRL7
Golden Fluid Iridescent Bronze (Fine) - amzn.to/3w8tL7D
Golden Fluid Iridescent Copper - amzn.to/3Ab09ZU
Golden Fluid Cobalt Teal - amzn.to/3AG4B5A
Golden Fluid Manganese Blue - amzn.to/4rayr89
Golden Fluid Alizarin Crimson Hue - amzn.to/3BMywav
Golden Fluid Permanent Violet - amzn.to/3p0NwdC
Golden Fluid Acrylic Quinacridone Magenta -amzn.to/3K5NtXp
Pebeo Mixton Relief Gilding Paste - amzn.to/3wibNmy
Deco Foil Transfer Sheets - amzn.to/3x3cal8
Deco Foil - Lapis Watercolour - amzn.to/3WZk9KW
Some of my products are affiliate links which provides a small commission for recommendations. There is no added cost to you when you use those links. Thanks for supporting my art, cheers Froyle.
Learn gel plate printing with water spray techniques to achieve unique, organic textures. See how fluid paint creates layered art. This tutorial demonstrates how to use a water spray on your gel plate to manipulate fluid paint, resulting in unpredictable, organic patterns that are impossible to create with standard brayer techniques. If you enjoy mixed media art or are looking for new ways to push your printmaking practice, this method offers a fresh perspective on layering color and texture.
We walk through the entire process from initial paint application to pulling the final prints on paper. You will see how to build depth and visual interest in your work using simple spray tools. The video concludes with a demonstration of how to finish your prints by adding delicate dragonfly embellishments for a polished final artwork.
Sometimes the most interesting part of the creative process begins when things don't turn out exactly as planned.
Come into the studio and watch the transformation unfold.
** Giant Gel Plate Printing Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPJLM65GYd-PwksQFGBSz9S0ipKh26_EO
** Find out more on my website - froyleart.com
** Receive my newsletter for my favourite FREE Art Print ‘Above The Stormy Waters’ froyleart.com/free-print
** Join me on Skillshare for more art classes - http://skl.sh/froyle
Follow this link for the first month FREE
** Join me on Patreon - patreon.com/froyleart
** FroyleArt Fluid - youtube.com/@FroyleArt-Fluid
** Froyle Art Facebook - facebook.com/FroyleArt
** Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/238854774441805** Instagram - instagram.com/froyleart
** New Scrap Bags Available - froyleart.com/shop/p/scrap-bag
** My Digital Collage Papers - froyleart.com/shop/digital-collage-papers
** Favourite Paper: Kozo Studio - https://kozo.studio/discount/FroyleArt
10% Discount Code: FroyleArt
Mixed Media Gelli Print Mulberry Paper (Full sheet) -
https://kozo.studio/products/mixed-media-gelli-print-mulberry-paper -
A4 Mixed Media Gelli Print Mulberry Paper -
https://kozo.studio/products/a4-mixed-media-gelli-print-mulberry-paper-40-sheets-40-gsm
** PM Artist Studio Stencils / Stamps - 10% discount with code - FROYLEFAN10
My Stencils - pmartiststudio.com/product-category/stencils/designs-by-artist/froyle-davies-designs-by-artist
My Foam Stamps - pmartiststudio.com/product-category/foamstamps/designs-by-artist-foamstamps/froyle-davies
MEEDEN 12% Discount Code - FroyleArt meedenart.com/froyleart100 Colours Acrylic Paint Set - go.meedenart.com/4bLZy0K
48 Colour Set - go.meedenart.com/3P2vKXU
Soft Body 24 Colours - go.meedenart.com/3RiVOi0
Versatile Studio H-Frame Artist Easel - go.meedenart.com/3OWnwAs
** My favourite art supplies that I use -
More about the giant gel plate - contact gelelf.com directly
Gel Elf - 9 x 12” Gel Printing Plate - amzn.to/4naYYjj
Gel Elf - 16 x 20” Gel Printing Plate - amzn.to/4gcQ14o
Speedball Brayer 6” - amzn.to/3oZWac5
2.5 inch Rubber Brayer - amzn.to/3A0B7eH
Acrylic Chopping Boards - amzn.to/4iQj7Zk
Glue - Liquitex Basics Matte Gel Medium - amzn.to/4kW7aTN
Dylusions Creative Journal Square - amzn.to/3vKS6Ac
Yasutomo Hosho Paper Sketch Pad - amzn.to/3p2uEhC
Brother Color Laser printer (HL-L3220CDW) - amzn.to/4ov4XAv
Paper -
1. CXIIPOL (50 sheets) Artist Teabag Paper - amzn.to/49xBfpu
2. MLN SUNNY (100 sheets) - Teabag / Wet Strength Tissue - amzn.to/4icsP91
3. ANXINZENITH Teabag / Wet Strength Tissue (Roll) - amzn.to/4afiOEt
4. Carnival Papers Wet Strength White Tissue Paper - amzn.to/3CvaRL7
Golden Fluid Iridescent Bronze (Fine) - amzn.to/3w8tL7D
Golden Fluid Iridescent Copper - amzn.to/3Ab09ZU
Golden Fluid Cobalt Teal - amzn.to/3AG4B5A
Golden Fluid Manganese Blue - amzn.to/4rayr89
Golden Fluid Alizarin Crimson Hue - amzn.to/3BMywav
Golden Fluid Permanent Violet - amzn.to/3p0NwdC
Golden Fluid Acrylic Quinacridone Magenta -amzn.to/3K5NtXp
Pebeo Mixton Relief Gilding Paste - amzn.to/3wibNmy
Deco Foil Transfer Sheets - amzn.to/3x3cal8
Deco Foil - Lapis Watercolour - amzn.to/3WZk9KW
Some of my products are affiliate links which provides a small commission for recommendations. There is no added cost to you when you use those links. Thanks for supporting my art, cheers Froyle.
