Are you looking to go big and bold on a gel press print, but can’t figure out how to get amazing contrasting colors that don’t mix and mingle? Well, get out your supplies! We can do this!!

supplies for creating high contrast gel prints with stencils

You don’t need much to achieve great results. In fact, you don’t need anything special! Of course, if you need to do some shopping, I always have supplies linked below and at the end of the post. But, before you shop, be sure to check out my Crafty Sales page for any deals you can take advantage of at your favorite crafting haunts.

• Gel Press
• Contrasting Acrylic Paints
• Brayer
• Paper (cotton paper, deli paper, etc.)
• Stencil (large spaces are great for beginners, but any stencil will work)
• Handheld Fan (optional)

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steps to creating high contrast gel prints with stencils

1. Apply thin layer of paint across entire gel press. Depending on the stencil, this may end up being the “fill”color, like the color around a flower.
2. While the layer is still wet, add the stencil, and use a piece of paper to remove the paint that is still exposed. Remove as much as possible.
3. After any remaining exposed paint is dry, apply contrasting color(s) onto the press with the stencil still applied (keeping the first color protected).
4. Remove stencil and allow entire press to dry.
5. Apply thin layer of a light color across entire press.
6. While still wet, apply paper, rub, and pull up image.

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watch the technique tutorial

My How To tutorial videos are filmed with real-time narration. You can pull out your supplies and follow along because there’s no editing, except for drying time. Pause when you need to, but otherwise, get ready and create right along with me!

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