I have made 16 gelatin plates for art (4th grade, 2 students sharing each plate) this Friday using Linda Germain's excellent instructions. Will post pictures when we're done, but just wanted to give all the art parents a heads-up that you are welcome to use them for art in the next couple of weeks, because they will stay good in the fridge for a while. To see more about gelatin printing, here are a few helpful videos. I like this project because I think every student will be successful and the results are varied and beautiful. We will be printing with found objects, items from nature, and stencils the students make out of paper (halloween scenes, maybe?). Should be a good time, would love to spread the wealth! The school has all the brayers, printing ink, paper, ink blocks (sheets of tempered glass), that you will need. I'm thinking this would be a great class for grades 3 and up. Maybe a savvy 2nd grade could pull it off. Email me for dibs on the gelatin plates.
