Adventures in Gelli® Plate Printing Supply List (3 Day Class)

Fabric

☐ Pre-washed cotton fabric (plain or previously dyed). PFD not required. May be commercially-

printed fabrics.

☐ Amount: 10–15 yards, depending on how fast you work.

☐ Cut some fabric into fat quarters (approx. 18"x22") for manageability.

Fabric Paint

☐ Fabric paints or textile inks that are not thin/watery (avoid metallics unless fairly fluid).

Recommended brands: Setacolor, Profab, Versatex, Jacquard. Transparent paints work best.

☐ Bring at least black, white, and a few favorite colors.

☐ Starter sets available from Pro Chemical & Dye and Dharma Trading Company:

● Profab Transparent Paints

● Jacquard Textile Colors Starter Set

Tools & Printing Supplies

☐ Gelli Arts® Gel Printing Plate, at least 8"x10" (available online or at craft stores) OR

Optional: make your own plate (process takes several days): DIY Gel Plate Video

☐ Hard rubber brayer (Speedball brand recommended) Speedball Deluxe Brayer

☐ Wooden or acrylic block (approx. 4"x4", at least 1/8" thick) for creating your own stamp

☐ 3 oz. tub of Play-Doh

☐ Stamps and stencils (any you already own)

☐ Inexpensive foam brush (1” or 2”)

☐ Plastic or eco-friendly spoons for scooping paint from jars

☐ Spray bottle for water (clean, recycled is fine)

☐ Palette: styrofoam meat trays (or similar)

☐ Scissors and scrap paper

☐ Recycled yogurt/sour cream container for rinse water

☐ Foam paint roller, 4"–6" (hardware store) (optional)

☐ Small bucket/tray for carrying tools to sink (optional)

Texture & Patterning Objects

☐ Found or textured items such as:

☐ Wire whisks, kitchen sink mats, mesh produce bags, construction fence, slice of pool noodle

☐Leaves, string, rubber bands, corks, bubble wrap, lace, check out wine bottle bottoms

☐ A few cotton swabs

☐ Explore dollar stores, hardware stores, and thrift shops for unusual textures.

Work Area & Cleanup

☐ Roll of large garbage bags (to protect surfaces while air-drying fabrics)

☐ Plastic tablecloth (from dollar store) for covering your workspace

☐ Gloves, old clothes, and apron if desired

☐ Nail brush (for cleaning paint from nails, optional)

☐ Important: Be sure to label all tools and supplies with your initials before class.

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