how to keep markers from beading up on gel plate

start with thin coat of matte gel medium, let dry completely then trace/draw designs with your favorite markers, my favorite bought here: https://www.amazon.com/Acrylic-Markers-Painting-Ceramic-Water-Based/dp/B09GX9Q4PX/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=2ZZSI4REWKLRS&keywords=soonis+acrylic+paint+pens&qid=1692800496&sprefix=soonis+a%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-4#immersive-view_1692800545966

let dry, apply paint while wet, put down paper and burnish and pull print. I will be trying this with watercolors too we shall see? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkBjYr27qjw