Making Gelli Plates for Printmaking

In this video, I will demonstrate how to make “gelli plates“ at home, used for printmaking. Here is my recipe: Gelatin Printing Plate (hectograph) Recipe Ingredients: -1 ½ cups of liquid glycerin -1 cup of powdered gelatin (e.g. Knox - gelatin is not vegan*) OR agar agar powder (vegan) -1 ½ cup rapidly boiling water Utensils and Tools: -Large mixing bowl (microwave safe) -Rubber spatula or spoon -Measuring cups -Cake pan or tray - I prefer glass, but metal is fine too (approx. 9”x13”… any shape tray or dish, as long as you end up with approximately 1cm of thickness of the gelatin mix for the plate, so the pan/tray should be at least an inch tall.) -Newspaper, newsprint, or other thin paper (even copy paper works), torn into strips the width of the pan/tray Instructions: 1) Prep all ingredients, utensils, and tools before you start. Once you start, the gelatin reacts quickly, so it’s best to have everything ready and at hand. 2) P