Monoprinting is a printing technique with which you can only create one print. This is the opposite of for example a rubber stamp, with which you can reproduce an image over and over again. With a monoprint you can never reproduce the exact same image twice, hence the name monoprint.
Gel printing is a monoprinting technique with a gel printing plate. A gel printing plate, sometimes called a gelli plate, is a sort of soft and sticky plate made out of a polymer material. Originally a print-maker uses a glass plate or acrylic plate to make monoprints. But to make prints you would need an expensive printing press. With a gel printing plate you can make beautiful prints, but without the necessity of press.
For gel printing, you can use quite a wide range of papers, but the choice affects both the texture and how the paint or ink behaves. Here are the most common types:
Best options for gel printing paper:
Copy or printer paper (80–100 gsm) – Great for practice prints, layering, and collage. Smooth surface makes for even paint transfer.
Mixed media paper (160–250 gsm) – Good all-rounder, handles acrylics well and resists warping.
Cardstock (200–300 gsm) – Ideal for sturdy prints, greeting cards, or covers.
Watercolor paper (cold press or hot press, 190–300 gsm) – Absorbs paint beautifully; hot press gives smoother prints, cold press adds texture.
Tissue paper / deli paper – Very thin, perfect for layering in mixed media or collage work.
Printmaking paper (like Strathmore, Stonehenge, or Fabriano) – Archival quality and designed for ink/paint transfer.
Tip: Avoid papers with heavy coatings (like glossy photo paper) unless you want experimental, resist-style effects, as the paint may not adhere well.
Refresh your creative tool with the Speedball 4″ Foam Replacement Roller! Part of the Pop-In system, this soft roller ensures smooth, even application of inks, pastes and adhesives for perfectly clean, soft finishes.
The AALL & Create Clear Stamps Nr. 40 Vintage Type is an alphabet clear stamp set featuring Latin letters and phrases like Art is Therapy, designed with a vintage typewriter aesthetic.
Clear stamps by Wee Folk series for Pink Ink Designs. A wise stork delivers the sweetest little feet that make the biggest footprints in your heart! Happy crafting!
Rubber stamp designed by Andy Skinner for Creative Expressions. It depicts a steampunk fish. It creates inspiring backgrounds for scrapbooking and mixed media crafts, cards, journals, home decor, and more.
The Princeton Catalyst Silicone Mini Blade Tool M04 is a flexible silicone tool for artists working with pastes, gel mediums, and heavy body acrylics. Its angled edge allows precise spreading, shaping, and lifting of material with smooth control. The blade responds directly to hand pressure without scratching the surface. Ideal for mixed media and art journaling.
The Paper Artsy Eclectica3 Seth Apter ESA20 Cling Stamp Set is a stamp set with abstract designs and the sentiments “Letters” and “Find Your Fire”, perfect for projects with a more artistic, expressive and contemporary feel. Designed by Seth Apter for Paper Artsy, it works beautifully in cards, journals, scrapbooking and mixed media projects that need texture, meaning and personality. The designs can be used both in backgrounds and as individual elements within a composition. A set for projects that need energy, character and creative freedom.
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Clear stamps by Hero Arts. For booklovers and others, show your loved ones that you cherish them with the phrases "this book belongs to", "you are special", “miss you" and more.
The Princeton Catalyst W-02 is a flexible silicone wedge that gives you total control over your textures, layers and effects — perfect for pastes, gels, acrylics and clay.
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Stars, snowflakes and hearts travel your scrapbooking creations to known and unknown destinations!
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Stencil with chickenwire from the collection Mask Art by Dutch Doobadoo.
The stencils are designed to be used individually for a simple background effect, or combined with the other Mask Art stencils for a unique, complex design with visual depth. Use your imagination and experiment creativity in your crafts!
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These clear stamps are easy to use with any acrylic block (not included), and feature high- quality and affordable value. This package contains a set of 15 clear stamps on a 4x6 inch backing sheet.
9 clear photopolymer stamps from the collection Dylusions Dyalog designed by Dyan Reaveley for Ranger. Images of flags, banners, hearts, zebra crossing, and more.
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