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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

photo transfer

... is something I've been playing with a little bit...


for this example I started with an inkjet image
(my own photo) and some watercolor paper


I tore the edges using a ruler,
and I marked the corner placement with a tiny pencil dot


I adhered the image, face down, using mod podge


when the MP was dry,
I soaked the back of the inkjet image with water
and began rubbing the paper off



what remains is the ink and a very thin layer of the inkjet paper
as you can see, it's an imperfect result


some areas transfer well


some areas - not so well



but this is exactly what I was hoping to achieve
a sort of ghostly and soft image
when I was done, I applied a coat of MP as a clear coat
helping to bring up the color a little bit 


33 comments:

  1. I like the resulting softness of the transfer... Thanks!

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  2. I love the effect and so want to try it thanks

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  3. I have tried many methods of transfer and failed at them all. this one is lovely and gives the effect you wanted. Great!

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  4. What a pretty effect, Kimmie! And a perfect way to keep a treasured memory. I'll have to give the Mod Podge a try! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  5. qué lindo kimmie!!is like a very poetic image!!!!!lovely!! and lovely tutorial!!!!!! muchos besos!!!!!!

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  6. WOW, Kimmie! This is an awesome look using your own photographs. Might have to give this a try myself. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. This is beautiful Kimmie! Thanks for sharing.

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  8. I love the effect, Kimmie. I have tried many methods of transfer, but I was not satisfied with my outcomes.
    Thanks for the tutorial!

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  9. This is beautiful! Love the softness and ethereal quality of the transfer.

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  10. it is what I love about transfers, that faded antique look!

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  11. I agree with Cat ... the look is wonderful ... magical and mystical!
    oxo

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  12. Kimmie - thanks again for sharing your how-tos. Beautiful. Your sharing always lifts my spirit. Thank you! Will give it a try this weekend! Hope you are well!

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  13. Thanks so much for this post! I can't wait to try it!

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  14. I have tried this with varying results. Your result, however, was right on- the sea and the mystical feel of the transfer really worked so well together!

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  15. This is beautiful, must give it a try :)

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  16. I've done something similar with Gel Medium. I assuming that you put the MP on the photo before you put it face down on the paper right? I have coated the photo with the gel medium, let it dry and then rubbed away the back. It almost become transparent. A bit different than your final image but still nice effect.

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  17. Wow. That's amazing. Is it possible for a non-artist to try this?

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  18. i love the imperfect transfer! it suits you so well! lovely results, kimmie...

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  19. another wonder in your long line of creative moments..to answer your question 5 dollars in not too much to ask at all...happy weekend K

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  20. My transfers never come out nearly as nice. I must be doing something wrong but still trying to figure out what it is exactly that I am doing wrong. I will keep trying. Your transfer looks so beautiful. It has a special charm that the print is not equal, Love it!

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  21. Kimmie ,I will make also such beautiful work.
    Love , love , love it !!!!
    And the transfers on the seaglass are beautiful too !
    Love ♥RINI♥

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  22. WOW! What a great idea. I read about something similar some years ago - you take a postcard, soak in warm water and do the same , slowing rub off the back layers of paper. It worked very well but your idea is softer and ghostlier ( is that a word?)
    Thanks for sharing, Lis

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  23. I love these, they look beautiful! I would definitely try these as cute little gifts! I love your art and blog :)

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  24. Hey thanks for this post, it's great :) Could you clarify a few things for me though? After the glue dries, you put only water onto it, right? I didn't get that step quite right? ^^

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  25. Here is a more recent tutorial: http://artinredwagons.blogspot.com/2013/06/photo-transfer-tutorial.html

    It's more detailed and may answer your questions

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  26. Lovely! & thank you! I can't wait to try this ;)

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  27. Is this the same method for the sea glass with the photo?

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  28. Is this the same method for the sea glass with the photo?

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  29. I like that the pic did not perfectly transfer, makes it look handmade.

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  30. Thank you for the tutorial. Can't wait to try it on beach glass!

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  31. So dreamy beautiful! Love the transfer look. So happy to have found your blog and thanks for sharing!~kim

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