How to prepare your botanicals ready for gel printing

Discover how to transform freshly collected botanicals into beautiful, print-ready materials for your gel printing projects.

In this step-by-step video, I'll guide you through my complete process, from collecting botanicals in nature to preparing them for successful printing.

In this workshop, you'll learn:

• How and where I collect botanicals for gel printing.
• What to look for when choosing leaves, grasses, flowers, and other natural materials.
• How I press and prepare botanicals to achieve the best results.
• Tips for preserving detail and texture.
• How I use prepared botanicals in my gel printing process to create crisp, detailed prints.

Whether you're completely new to botanical gel printing or looking to improve your results, this class will give you the confidence to prepare your own collection of beautiful print-ready botanicals.

By the end of the video, you'll have the knowledge and techniques to gather, prepare, and use botanicals that create stunning textures and unique prints in your own artwork.