Brands of gel plates? Thoughts?

[wavejumper]

I would like to get my first plate today with the sales...

I see there are several brands now...


Gelli at Michaels
Rangers has their own
Speedball at Blick art
Carabelle at Joanns
Walmart seems to have a house generic?(is Polygel a brand?)

Does anyone have any feeling pro/con a specific brand?

[iamvics]

Ranger has collaborated with Gel Plate, not created their own: https://rangerink.com/collections/gel-plate

I have several Gel Plates and like them all.    Gelli Plate is a good brand, too.  Carolyn Dube has some great tips & tuts for using the plates: https://acolorfuljourney.com/gel-printing-techniques-tutorials/

[wavejumper]

Thanks Vic! I will definitely want to watch some vids!!

That's what I did not know-if basically all gel plates are pretty much the same...sounds like it. 

[dini]

Gel Press!

"Gel Press pioneered and continues leading edge research in the market to expand the boundaries of utilizing this material. Our expertise in gel printing makes Gel Press highly sought after for co-branding, in unique sizes, the gel printing plates with industry leading companies in the craft and hobby and fine arts fields."

[wavejumper]

Thanks Dina! I think they have those at michaels.