Paper Matters!

Your guide to the best (and worst) papers for GELLI PRINTING and COLLAGE, so you know exactly what to use, and when.

Have you ever wondered why some people use RICE PAPER and some people use DELI PAPER?

There are so many brands to choose from! What even is WASHI paper and Swedish Pattern Trace? Can you just use PRINTER PAPER?

In this FREE ebook I will tell you all about the papers I love to use for my gelli plate printing and collage work.

I'll give you the low down on their strengths and their weaknesses and why I choose to use them.

As a bonus, you’ll also receive my newsletter with inspiration on all things gel printing and collage.

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Here's what's included...

Papers for

Gelli Prints

  • Which papers tear, stick, or hold strong

  • How well do they pick up paint and layers

  • Budget-friendly vs. premium options

  • Smart alternatives (and what to avoid)

Papers for

Collage

  • Do they tear easily, for strips or fine shapes?

  • Will glue make them transparent?

  • Will they wrinkle or fade.

  • Do they add texture or just trouble!

  • And which papers are best left out?

Papers for

Framing

  • Which papers are best for display-ready results, straight off the gel plate

  • How to avoid bending or warping when pulling prints

  • Tips to keep your artwork crisp and frameable

Improving Your

Papers Performance

  • Avoid tearing paper and lifting incomplete images, with some handy technique tips.

Ideas For

Including Found Papers

  • Let's make those collages fun and quirky by including some meaningful ephemera.

Tips For

Transparent Papers

  • Transparent papers can add mystery and dimension to your collage. But which ones work best?

Hi, I'm Amber

Gelli Printer

Collage Artist

Teacher

Technique Explorer

Lover of Colour

Ephemera Junkie

Just a quick hello!

I am British born, but I now live in Western Australia with my husband and two kids. I am lucky enough to have had two careers in my life. I used to be an Engineer, but now I'm an Artist!

I discovered gelli printing and collage during Covid. I fell in love with the process immediately. The techniques and opportunities are endless. I have an ever growing collection of found papers (Music sheets, old books, tickets, letters, brochures...) and I love to weave these items into my collages. They bring depth, fun and meaning to each piece. I love watching peoples reactions as they step in close and discover all the detail. As Iris Apfel said, “More is more and less is a bore!”

I hope you enjoy exploring my art, and one day join me in creating quirky bespoke collages of your own!

Amber Bennison Art

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