Faber-Castell’s Gelatos and Gel Sticks are handy little sticks of pigment that can be used in a wide variety of ways in stamp projects. This eArticle explores these ways in detail so you can get the most out of them. We look at how Gelatos and Gel-Sticks are different, what comes in the package and suitable surfaces. Then we dive into the techniques.
Techniques include Prepping Surfaces and Using Faber-Castell’s Gelatos and/or Gel Sticks for: Coloring on a Stamp & Stamping (5 methods), Coloring in Stamped Images (2 methods), Making Quick Backgrounds (3 methods), Heat Embossed Resists, Making Watercolor Paint, Making Spray, Coloring Dry Embossing (2 methods), Easy Monoprints, Using a Stencil to Remove Color, Using a Stencil to Blend Color, Mixing with Other Art Mediums (Gesso and Gel Medium), Strategies for Layering with Other Mediums.
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