Collage with Gel Prints

Create unique collages with gel prints. Fun ideas for journals, wall art, cards, and mixed media projects. I first started making collages with gel prints because I couldn’t bear to throw away all the little scraps of colour and texture I had pulled from my gel plate. Over time, I discovered that collage is one of the most rewarding ways to use these prints. Every torn or cut piece, every overlapping layer feels like building a puzzle where the pieces don’t quite match but somehow still fit together perfectly. What I love most is the freedom—there are no rules. Sometimes I cut bold, bright prints into chunky shapes for a striking effect. Other times I cut softer pastel scraps, layering them to create depth and mood. The unexpected combinations always surprise me, and that’s where the magic happens. Here are a few ways I use my gel print collages: As wall art, creating big abstract pieces that feel both playful and expressive. I ofter start with a screen print or lithographic print...