Birgit Koopsen Demonstrates Layered Gel Printing with Gelli Arts 5"x7" Perfect Borders Set
On October 22, 2026, Birgit Koopsen shared a gel-printing tutorial on the Gelli Arts® blog, featuring the 5"x7" Perfect Borders Set. This tool helps maintain a clean margin while framing the printed image. Koopsen recommends beginning with a light base coat before applying darker hues. To ensure proper registration, align the mini placement tool with the gel plate and paper, marking the top of each sheet for consistent orientation. Various materials can be used to add texture. Allow extra color to dry before applying, and unsatisfactory layers can be overprinted. Essential materials include the Perfect Borders Set, a Gelli Arts® 4" roller, smooth copier paper, and assorted acrylics. Participants are encouraged to tag @gelliarts and use #gelliarts.
Key facts
- Tutorial by Birgit Koopsen appeared on the Gelli Arts® blog on October 22, 2026
- The 5"x7" Perfect Borders Set creates prints inside a defined area with a clean white border
- Koopsen advises a solid light base layer before printing darker colors on top
- A mini placement tool aligns the gel plate and paper for each pull
- Crumpled tissue paper, cardboard, foam stamps and stencils add texture to wet paint
- PanPastel applied with a makeup sponge gives soft color to dried layers
- Liquitex Matte Medium lifts dried paint without adding color and dries slower than acrylic
- Materials include 200gr smooth copier paper and Amsterdam, Liquitex Basics and ARA acrylics
Entities
Artists
- Birgit Koopsen
Institutions
- Gelli Arts
- Blick Art Materials
- Liquitex
- Amsterdam
- ARA
- PanPastel
- Printing Projects