Metallic Resist meets Dorothy Dots on the Plate

Painted papers with a metallic dot resist—perfect for ripping and glueing!

This week’s Tutorial Tidbit video explores a beautifully simple technique with bold results. I’ll show you how to turn a uniform stencil into a random dot pattern using metallic paint on the gel plate.

Then, using fluid acrylics at an ink-like consistency, we’ll create a resist effect where the color soaks all the way through the paper—while bouncing off the metallic dots. The result? Fully saturated, edge-to-edge painted paper with no white tears—perfect for collage.

It’s easy, fast, and a little bit magical. Don’t miss it!

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All of the products used in this Tidbit are linked below please consider supporting Joggles as the are a family owned business in Rhode Island with great customer service. Joggles are the exclusive retailer and producer of my stencil and mask designs used in this video. You can always get your 9x12 gel plates, rice paper, and brayers from them and they often ship the same day

– PATREON –

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