2018 #12 Transfers: Treasures made vintagey {by Ellie Knol}

2018 Topic 12: Transfers

Ellie covers a box with fabric and crates gorgeous Vintage effects in the process. What a fabulous gift! ~ Leandra

Hi everyone, it's Ellie Knol with you today, and I'd like to share the different types of transfers I've tried for this project, and the book-box I made with one of the transfers.

Doing a theme as a team means that we (as a team) try to cover all the different ways to transfer an image of course. One of the techniques I wanted to try is to use freezer paper for the transfer onto fabric with an inkjet printed image. To be able to compare the outcome, I chose to do a transfer with the same photograph with other methods too.

 

This is the finished bookbox.  I will tell you how I've done this transfer in a minute. You are going to like it!

I really love the effect of the transfer to fabric.  It gives the transfer a very unique and vintagey look. 

Starting at the beginning of the making now. As I said in the intro: "One of the techniques I wanted to try is to use freezer paper for the transfer onto fabric. To be able to compare the outcome, I chose to do a transfer with the same photograph with other methods too."The first one was the best as far as I am concerned.

Transfer 1: Print your image onto freezer paper. I attached the freezer paper to a sheet of printer paper with a spray adhesive first. I chose to sharpen the photograph before printing and used a vignette to soften the edges of the photograph. I used a greyscale inkjet printed image. The fabric I used was already prepped with a thin layer of gesso. Tape the printed image down on the substrate to prevent it from shifting. By burnishing it onto the fabric, it will grab all of the ink. I even ran it through my Bigshot. Make sure you fix the ink with a fixative as otherwise the image will smear if you apply mixed media techniques on top of it, as it is an inkjet printed image. I am not sure a toner ink will also work with this method.

Transfer 2 : The more classic approach to do a transfer: use multi medium after printing the image onto printer paper. I chose to use an iron to fasten up the drying process. After the paper fibres were rubbed off it left me with a very faint transfer. Not good, but it might come in handy when I prefer a faint image.

Transfer 3: Basically the same as the second transfer... I left it to dry naturally. I also ran it through the Bigshot after burnishing it. It is a neat transfer.

I chose the first transfer to work with. I adhered the image to sturdy cardstock before gluing it to the book-box with bookbinding glue.
 

The bookbox was covered with fabric. I painted that fabric with Snowflake Fresco Finish Acrylic paint to make it the same white as the fabric with the transfer. I also used it to whitewash the metal embellishments.

I stamped script with Archival Ink Watering Can using MINI 61.

Hot Picks Set 1010 on EZ mount foam (HP1010EZ)

I stamped the bubbles from set HP1010 with Snowflake Fresco Finish Acrylic paint randomly; also with Archival Ink: Watering Can.

Hot Pick Set 1006 on EZ mount foam (HP1006EZ)

I heat embossed script from set HP1006 in the left bottom corner in white. The staining has been done with Distress Ink Tea Dye.

Eclectica³ Everything Art Set 01 (EEA01)

I heat embossed script from set EEA01 in the left top corner in white and added a playful black line around it with a marker. 

PaperArtsy Stencil {ESC} 074 (PS074)

I used structure paste and the PS074 stencil to add a pattern on the spine, front and back cover of the bookbox. 

 

I am going to use the bookbox for all black and white photographs and small treasures from my mom.

So now it's your turn to try doing a transfer with freezer paper. It's fun! Maybe use a colorful picture... onto wood maybe? 

I am really happy how this turned out. Maybe I need to make one more for my sister... she'll like that!

See you next time! 

Ellie Knol 
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2018 #12 Transfers: Express Transfer Solution {by Helen Chilton}

2018 Topic 12: Transfers

Helen kicks off this new topic with a product that allows you to easily transfer onto pretty much any non-porous surface. Watch her put it through the paces to see how it stacks up! 

~ Leandra

Hi everyone, it's Helen with you today, and I'd like to share with you a project using the Pentart Express Transfer Solution. I never used to bother with transferring images (seemed too much of a faff) until I found this stuff which produces almost instant results. You can print out any image on a laser printer and transfer it to all sorts of surfaces. Don't worry if you don't have a laser printer at home, just print off on your Inkjet and then photocopy the images on a commercial photocopier - at a printers or the library - as these tend to use laser technology.

As you can see from the following photos, I've tried it out on tons of different surfaces - the only criteria is that it must be porous, so no glass, metal or glossy card. It also doesn't seem to like gesso or paint very much - don't know if it's something to do with the oil in the solution.

I've made a book of tags showing different transfers, including ones that didn't work so well, and then written notes on the back.

The stamps and stencils I used on some of them were by Scrapcosy and JOFY.

 Eclectica³ Scrapcosy Set 03 (ESC03)

  

PaperArtsy Stencil {JoFY} 086 (PS086)

Print out the image and roughly cut out leaving space around it.

Flip over and stick to card. Worth remembering that the image will be reversed, so reverse all text before printing out.

Dip cotton bud in solution,

blot off excess,

rub over back of image,

and burnish fairly hard with a bone folder.

Pull up edge to see if it's working.

And hey presto, there you go! Told you it was quick! You get quite a vintage effect.

Here are some other surfaces. Love the way the beehive seems to take on the stamped background.

You can transfer images one on top of the other and over various backgrounds. I had trouble with the paint background though - it slipped and slided. Not sure if the oil in the solution reacted with the paint.

Was amazed at the clearness of the transfer on wood. The bisque, canvas and fabric were all more subdued but the those surfaces have more texture.

Here are some of the pages from my book. These both have stamped backgrounds but the one on the right is much softer.

These are all done on patterned paper but with very different types of images. Don't forget you can colour in the transferred image  as with the lightbulb. 

Here I've used colored card - Oxides on Kraft. I chose a black outline image so it would show up.

The strong backgrounds here - Brushos and Infusions - also needed strong black images or they'd be lost.

See what I mean about losing the image? The lily on the right is not quite dark enough. The middle flowers were fairly pale as well.

One of the main things I learnt with this technique is that you need to choose your images carefully. If the colours are too light they won't show up over a background. Also you start to notice that some images have black outlines which also helps.

I use The Graphics Fairy as my image source (wonderful site) and then edit them in PicMonkey.

For me the whole point of image transfer is so that you can transfer onto surfaces that you can't directly print onto and this Express Solution certainly enables that and is both quick and easy to use. Also imagine being able to add any text you like in whatever font you like without having to have the right stamps.

I love being able to incorporate transferred images into stamping, adding another layer to your mixed media projects. I hope you feel inspired to have a go.

Helen

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2018 Topic 12: Transfers {Topic Introduction and Challenge}

 2018 Topic 12: Transfers

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Well hello everyone, Darcy here with a new challenge, this time we are revisiting an old but sometimes tricky favourite. Transfers can seem almost magical in the way they work and there  are so many techniques. We looked at transfer techniques 2 years ago, if you would like to refresh your memory on that post you can find it HERE.  

It is always good to revisit older themes though as new techniques and artwork are being produced all the time, so let's look at how people are transferring images now. 

Before we start, let's see who won the Topic 11: Enshrined Challenge...

The winner is: Hazel from Mellifluous Meanderings

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Here is a technique that I have never tried, it requires a laser print copy rather than an inkjet, but lots of places will make copies for you. then all you need is a blender pen, use it on the reverse of the copy and Voila! it transfers. 

FP Jana 

This piece was one in the same way but this time the transfer medium is nail varnish!

Giuli Primavera 

This next sample is done using acrylic paint, it is a very popular and simple method and also works with mod podge and gel medium. 

Sam 

For those of you that have played with encaustic  art, here is a quick and easy way to transfer an image, again using a toner print but this time onto parchment paper which is reusable. 

Susan Stayer 

Now this next example isn't strictly a transfer method, however it does sort of fit the theme, as it is a way of using one image to create another. if you like the look of watercolour portraits but don't feel confident in drawing then this is for you. 

Nancy 

This sample shows how a transfer looks when placed over a gelli printed background, wow, how well does this pop!

Birgit Koopsen

Here is how Birgit creates her backgrounds using the gelli plate and then adds her transferred image. 

This leads nicely into another technique from Birgit, one that is taking the gelli world by storm, how to transfer a magazine image onto a gelli plate. This is more of a resist technique than transfer, but combined with the gelli plate it does end up being a very effective transfer too. 

You can read the blog post HERE 

Some more fun ideas now, here is another gel medium transfer, this time onto metal spoons. Genius!

Redlead

Have you ever wanted just a bit or distressed text adding to your project? this is a perfect way to add that using old book pages. 

Birgit Kerr

This is one I would love to try, these beautiful old photos have been transferred onto fabric and then sculpted into leaves. 

Miranda van Dijk 

On the subject of leaves, you can hammer real leaves to transfer their colour and shape. (yes you do actually hit them with a hammer)

Buildmakecraftbake

Here the image has been transferred to paperclay, this would make a  lovely embellishment or even lightweight pendent. 

This has me wondering, would a transfer work onto Grunge Paste? I see no reason why not, why don't you give it a try. 

Darlene Oliver

Leandra has a great video on using satin glaze to transfer an image to fabric, this one only requires an inkjet printer. 

Let's not forget good old clear packing tape, it might seem humble but this makes fantastic transfers and is so easy. Not only can you use images but you can make great labels for jars too. 

Ananda

Finally, don't forget that your background is just as important as your focal image, take some time to build up layers of images and stamping to create depth an interest before adding your transferred image. This way the background will show through and create more impact. 

Michelle Caplan

You have 3 weeks to take part in this challenge, I hope you have fun with it. There are so many techniques to try out, endless entertainment as you watch the magic happen. 
Don't forget to follow Darcy and Leandra's Pinterest boards if this topic pushes your buttons, you will see plenty more examples to whet your appetite there! I am really looking forward to seeing what you create over the next 2 weeks!

~ Darcy

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