How to Make ACEOs with Your Gel Plate (And Jump on the ACEO Trend)
Sharlene Sharlene

How to Make ACEOs with Your Gel Plate (And Jump on the ACEO Trend)

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.

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Just Over Here Fabricating Deities
Sharlene Sharlene

Just Over Here Fabricating Deities

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.

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Reimagined History: A Gel Plate Portrait Project
Sharlene Sharlene

Reimagined History: A Gel Plate Portrait Project

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!

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Secrets Revealed: Gel Plate Laserjet Image Transfer
Sharlene Sharlene

Secrets Revealed: Gel Plate Laserjet Image Transfer

Having trouble getting laser transfers to look crisp and clear on the gel plate? Struggling to make them work at all? You're not alone! This technique can be tricky to master, but with the right tips and knowledge, you'll be creating stunning image transfers in no time. Let's uncover the secrets to successful gel plate LaserJet image transfers.

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Photo Lithography on Clay
Sharlene Sharlene

Photo Lithography on Clay

In today's enchanting post, accompanied by a mesmerizing video linked at the bottom, we invite you to delve into the captivating realm of photo lithography on clay. Unleash your inner print transfer wizard as we guide you through the magical process of transferring printed images onto clay using a special ink. In short computer->printout->wild pottery.

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