Monoprinting

Jelly Print Examples

Examples of Jelly Prints from Slamseys printmaking classes, private groups and print club.

Monoprint or Monotype?

What is the difference between a monoprint and a monotype?

jelly print of green leaves with purple berries on fabric

What is Jelly Printing?

Whenever I tell people that my favourite printmaking technique is Jelly Printing, their first question is “what on earth is jelly printing?”

jelly print silhouette of leaves and flowers on green background

Beginner Jelly Printing

Jelly printing is tremendous fun but it sounds a little frivolous, which is maybe why it’s often described as Printing without a Press or Monoprinting with a Gelatine Plate.

How to make a gelatine plate for printing

There are recipes all over the internet for making your own Jelly or Gelatine Plate for mono printing; some are made simply with gelatine and water, others include sugar, alcohol, glycerine or vinegar.

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