Making Jello Printing Plates...
This is my first attempt at adding glycerin when making
jello printing plates
Recipe:
1.5 Cups Glycerin
1.5 Cups Water
7 packets Gelatin
This recipe makes a 9 x 13 inch plate - 1/2 inch thick
Many times I print with large bontanicals, so made a
JUMBO printing plate 24 x 18 inches
1 Gallon of Glycerin makes 10 batches of the recipe above.
Apparently, the glycerin acts as a preservative so the gelatin
will not mold.
If the plates deteriorate and split from use,
they can be reheated and reset into shape.
p.s. I line my containers with plastic
so the jello lifts out easily when set.
CLICK HERE: Jello Printing Tutorial
CLICK HERE: to see My Quilts
May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,
LuAnn Kessi
I made a small one LuAnn and it has stayed good for almost a year! Can't wait to see what you're going to do with them. I also told my brother the next time he catches a fish he doesn't want to keep......I'll take it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Connie for the update on your glycerin printing plate.
ReplyDeleteI purchased one of the Gelli printing plates a couple years ago, but my paints dry so quickly on them I have no time to work with the design before printing on fabric. I missed using the regular gelatin plates….they have so much open time with the paint because they are moist. These glycerin plates seem moist so I am hoping they will fit my printing needs.
Good luck catching a fish!
My Best To You,
LuAnn Kessi
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Hi LuAnn...I've made the glycerin plates and they work well but where did you find the large container of glycerin? I could only find 6-oz containers.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Gayle
a quilters playhouse at gmail dot com (actual email address has no spaces)
Hi Gayle,
ReplyDeleteI found the gallon jug of Glycerin on Amazon. I put a link on this blogpost for you.
LuAnn