Gel Printing Plate By Zart Class Value Pack Pack of 12

• Great value – 12 plates for the price of 10!
• Size: 12.7 x 17.8 x 1cm thick
• Includes 12 Gel Printing Plates plus step-by-step instructions and exploration ideas
• Reusable and easy to clean – simply wipe after use
• Durable, flexible surface captures textures and patterns with ease
• Ideal for monoprinting – each print is unique, unlike block or screen printing
• Works with water-based paints and mediums
• Use with stencils, stamps, and textured objects to create exciting effects
• Handy reusable packaging for easy storage
• Store at room temperature to maintain longevity
• Perfect for students, teachers, hobbyists, and artists of all ages

In the art room, these versatile gel plates provide students with a hands-on introduction to printmaking without the need for sharp tools or a press. Teachers can use them for layering colours, experimenting with textures, and exploring monoprinting techniques. Perfect for water-based paints and mediums, these plates work well for quick, spontaneous printing sessions and collaborative classroom projects. Simply wipe clean after use, store at room temperature, and enjoy the endless creative possibilities these plates offer.

To print with a Gel Print Plate: Apply and roll acrylic /craft paint onto the Gel Print Plate using a hard roller. Use a variety of different materials, stencils, found objects and tools to create shapes textures or patterns, or mask out areas of the inked surface. It’s important to never “dig” into the actual surface of the Gel Plate, work with and manipulate the paint only. Cover the inked surface with a sheet of paper, then rub over to transfer the print.

Cleaning: It’s best to remove the remaining paint from the Gel Print Plate first by creating ‘blank’ prints onto scrap paper (you may choose to use these prints in your artwork). To loosen and remove paint that’s dried on the plate, simply reapply paint with a roller and take a print or two onto scrap paper. Once as much paint has been removed, a wet cloth or paper towel can be used to gently wipe the surface of the plate. Store the Gel Print Plate in its packaging to protect it between uses.

Printmaking is an essential learning area in the Visual Arts as it provides students with a range of opportunities to develop their creative and critical thinking skills, build fine motor skills, enhance their understanding of how to use positive and negative space in a composition as well as problem solve.

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