Image Transfer Ideas
I found a book the ither day that had all these ideas for making image transfers some of which i have tried.
so here goes a list of things that can be used to make image transfers.
Lighter fuel for magazine transfers Naz Dar Trans(silkscreen suppliers)
Oil of wintergreen( i have used this and it gives a lovely soft image. Be prepared though it has a very strong smell. Chinese medicine for lumbago and has that mentholly smell.. i liked it)
Oil of Lavender
Fabric spot remover (this makes sense)
Lighter fluid
Lacquer thinner
Gum Turpentine( I have used this a lot and i love the look it gives very soft image, again a bit smelly and also toxic if not used correctly)
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Permalink Reply by Sandra Henderson on -
Thanks for sharing this information Mo - will come in handy!
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Permalink Reply by Mo Godbeer on -
it was a photogrpahic book that dealt with experimental techniques. I picked it up because i have just got a polaroid land camera and it had info about polaroid transfers and lifts. But the rest of the book was a too much photo stuff i didnt want. So i sat down and wrote out the bits about image transfer. Our Borders shop is closing down adn getting rid of all stock. If they knock it down a bit more i might still buy it but it was $75 so a bit too much really.
I am looking at buying this book which I beleive is very good
'Image Transfer Workshop: Mixed-Media Techniques for Successful Transfers by darlene McElroy and sandra duran wilson.'
found it on amazon
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Permalink Reply by Palma Rea on -
Thanks
I, thought that you had a recent mixed media book and that is why I asked. I am interested in buying such a book.
I once came across a photographic site that mentioned some of the materials that you did. I can't find the link but I remember that peppermint oil and normal Turpentine were included. I have no idea what Gum Turpentine is?
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Permalink Reply by Diana on -
i have this book mo and am about to write a review. There isn't that much that you probably have NOT tried.
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Permalink Reply by Joan Anne on -
Here's a link to an out of print list http://used.addall.com/SuperRare/submitRare.cgi?author=&title=&...
Now that is cheaper!!!!!
Thanks Mo.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIc02QBihJQ&feature=share&list=UUM6N5AOYoyg6eAkbcDWpNFg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zAPZn5TEyM&list=UUM6N5AOYoyg6eAkbcDWpNFg&index=41
So once i have my image printed onto transparency film, I take my Ezscreen silk screen which has been coated in light sensitive emulsion (These sheets come pre-coated so they are ready to use). Place it onto a black board, then place the transparency image on top (this part needs to be done in a dark room with no direct sunlight). I take it outside and expose it for 1 minute and 40 seconds (but time varies depending on time of day and strength of sunlight). After i have exposed the image i place it into a tub of water for around 5 - 8 minutes. Then i rinse the screen out under fast running water until the unexposed area (the black) washes away. I then expose the screen to the sun for a further 20mins to completely harden the light sensitive emulsion.
And this is the completed screen ready for printing. I simply use an old credit card to spread the ink over the screen making sure i do one complete full stroke across the screen (holding the credit card at a 45 degree angle). I immediately wash the screen out under fast flowing water and pat dry. I use fabric screen printing ink which washes out in water (which makes the process easy).
I love this product, their website is http://ezscreenprint.com/ (for full instructions and details on how to purchase this awesome product).
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