ACEOs are having a moment, and your gel plate is the perfect way to jump in. These tiny 2.5" x 3.5" original artworks are collectible, affordable, and ideal for eBay auctions where buyers love the thrill of bidding on small but mighty pieces. In this post, I’m breaking down how I use laser image transfers, acrylic markers, and a double-transfer method to turn gel prints into bold, finished ACEOs that collectors actually fight over.

Meet Acrylica, a gilded, halftone pig and unofficial mascot of gel printers everywhere. This multi-plate monoprinting project combined laser image transfers, Photoshop halftones, a DIY Cricut stencil, and some risky gel medium experiments. With layers of texture, tea bag “fabric,” and a golden aura, Acrylica emerged as a playful, reverent tribute to gel printing.

Discover how to transform a forgotten historical photograph into a new age piece of art using gel plate printing. Learn step-by-step how to create a unique mixed-media portrait by harnessing the Smithsonian Open Access collection. Get your Henry on!