... is something I've been playing with a little bit...
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for this example I started with an inkjet image (my own photo) and some watercolor paper |
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I tore the edges using a ruler, and I marked the corner placement with a tiny pencil dot |
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I adhered the image, face down, using mod podge |
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when the MP was dry, I soaked the back of the inkjet image with water and began rubbing the paper off |
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what remains is the ink and a very thin layer of the inkjet paper as you can see, it's an imperfect result |
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some areas transfer well |
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some areas - not so well |
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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 |
I like the resulting softness of the transfer... Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the effect and so want to try it thanks
ReplyDeleteI have tried many methods of transfer and failed at them all. this one is lovely and gives the effect you wanted. Great!
ReplyDeleteWhat 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
ReplyDeleteThis is great !!!! love the image !!
ReplyDeletequé lindo kimmie!!is like a very poetic image!!!!!lovely!! and lovely tutorial!!!!!! muchos besos!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, Kimmie! This is an awesome look using your own photographs. Might have to give this a try myself. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful Kimmie! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love the effect, Kimmie. I have tried many methods of transfer, but I was not satisfied with my outcomes.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial!
This is beautiful! Love the softness and ethereal quality of the transfer.
ReplyDeleteit is what I love about transfers, that faded antique look!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cat ... the look is wonderful ... magical and mystical!
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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!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this post! I can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, must give it a try :)
ReplyDeleteI'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.
ReplyDeleteWow. That's amazing. Is it possible for a non-artist to try this?
ReplyDeletei love the imperfect transfer! it suits you so well! lovely results, kimmie...
ReplyDeleteanother 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
ReplyDeleteMy 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!
ReplyDeleteKimmie ,I will make also such beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteLove , love , love it !!!!
And the transfers on the seaglass are beautiful too !
Love ♥RINI♥
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?)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Lis
I love these, they look beautiful! I would definitely try these as cute little gifts! I love your art and blog :)
ReplyDeleteHey 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? ^^
ReplyDeleteHere is a more recent tutorial: http://artinredwagons.blogspot.com/2013/06/photo-transfer-tutorial.html
ReplyDeleteIt's more detailed and may answer your questions
Lovely! & thank you! I can't wait to try this ;)
ReplyDeleteIs this the same method for the sea glass with the photo?
ReplyDeleteIs this the same method for the sea glass with the photo?
ReplyDeleteYes it is Rhonda
ReplyDeleteI like that the pic did not perfectly transfer, makes it look handmade.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tutorial. Can't wait to try it on beach glass!
ReplyDeleteSo dreamy beautiful! Love the transfer look. So happy to have found your blog and thanks for sharing!~kim
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