Newspaper doesn't transfer well because the ink absorbs into the newspaper fibers. You will get better results if you make a photocopy of the newspaper (mirror-imaged) and transfer that.
Thank you for truly sharing! Your honest responses and paint recommendations are appreciated. You are the first video that I've found that clearly shows what to use and how, without hiding any info. I've searched a lot of videos and they are just as vague as my art teacher who doesn't want to show us how to do anything. Keep up the great demos!
Thank you for the video. Some really nice techniques. I need to ask, when you say photocopy would a scanned image from my scanner be the same as a photocopy? or does it have to be an actual photocopier machine? ~ Thank you
@cw3849 It doesn't matter where the image comes from. So whether it is a scanned image or a picture you took with a camera or phone - doesn't matter. What matters is how it is printed on the paper. I am assuming that you are working with an all-in-one machine so your scanner is also a printer? In that case if the printer is a laser printer, meaning it uses toner cartridges and not ink cartridges, it will work. If your printer is ink-jet then you'll need to get the ink-jet-printout photocopied.
@84godd I use Liquitex because it's on the cheaper side and it dries fast. Normally I wouldn't recommend Liquitex paint though. Golden is a better brand and would work just as well. Utrecht is good paint but too thick and takes too long to dry for this technique. Transfers do take abuse well. I have done several book covers that still look great after years of use. Definitely practice on a different surface first though if this is your first try. Good luck.
@cjeter02 It is hard to say for sure. If you want to be absolutely sure to get the cleanest possible transfer I would leave it over night. Sometimes if feels dry to the touch but it hasn't hardened enough to withstand scrubbing on it. Using a hair dryer will speed drying up. If I could see that there weren't any pockets of wet matte medium and the back of the paper didn't feel damp or cool, you would probably be fine after an hour. Longer is a safer bet. 15-20 minutes works for unprimed paper.
@60yvette You can but I would practice on a scrap of leather first. I have had students transfer onto leather with good results. You might also want to look online for tutorials on how to paint with acrylic on leather. I have read a couple places that you should clean the leather surface first before painting on it. Also remember that you won't see much if you transfer onto a dark surface. If you have black or any dark leather you might have to paint a light color layer, then transfer onto that.
Fabulous! Thank you so much. I will have so much fun experimenting and having fun! I always wondered how in the world that was done. Your a very good teacher.
Newspaper doesn't transfer well because the ink absorbs into the newspaper fibers. You will get better results if you make a photocopy of the newspaper (mirror-imaged) and transfer that.
EveryoneAnArtist 1 day ago
Can we transfer a newspaper using this technique?
Egotin 3 days ago
Thank you for truly sharing! Your honest responses and paint recommendations are appreciated. You are the first video that I've found that clearly shows what to use and how, without hiding any info. I've searched a lot of videos and they are just as vague as my art teacher who doesn't want to show us how to do anything. Keep up the great demos!
translationqueen 1 week ago
Fabulous teaching, great teacher.
azulelimao 1 month ago
Thank you for the great videos showing how to do photo transfers. I hope you continue to make art/art journal videos. You are a great teacher.
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Thank you for the video. Some really nice techniques. I need to ask, when you say photocopy would a scanned image from my scanner be the same as a photocopy? or does it have to be an actual photocopier machine? ~ Thank you
cw3849 3 months ago
@cw3849 It doesn't matter where the image comes from. So whether it is a scanned image or a picture you took with a camera or phone - doesn't matter. What matters is how it is printed on the paper. I am assuming that you are working with an all-in-one machine so your scanner is also a printer? In that case if the printer is a laser printer, meaning it uses toner cartridges and not ink cartridges, it will work. If your printer is ink-jet then you'll need to get the ink-jet-printout photocopied.
EveryoneAnArtist 3 months ago
what brand of acrylic did you use? and will the transfers take abuse? thinking about covering my sketchbook...
84godd 3 months ago
@84godd I use Liquitex because it's on the cheaper side and it dries fast. Normally I wouldn't recommend Liquitex paint though. Golden is a better brand and would work just as well. Utrecht is good paint but too thick and takes too long to dry for this technique. Transfers do take abuse well. I have done several book covers that still look great after years of use. Definitely practice on a different surface first though if this is your first try. Good luck.
EveryoneAnArtist 3 months ago
This is some great information. Thanks for the video.
MrsMom100 3 months ago
I'm transferring onto canvas... Is 20 minutes a sufficient drying time?
cjeter02 5 months ago
@cjeter02 It is hard to say for sure. If you want to be absolutely sure to get the cleanest possible transfer I would leave it over night. Sometimes if feels dry to the touch but it hasn't hardened enough to withstand scrubbing on it. Using a hair dryer will speed drying up. If I could see that there weren't any pockets of wet matte medium and the back of the paper didn't feel damp or cool, you would probably be fine after an hour. Longer is a safer bet. 15-20 minutes works for unprimed paper.
EveryoneAnArtist 5 months ago
can i do this in my golf bag or leather jacket
60yvette 8 months ago
@60yvette You can but I would practice on a scrap of leather first. I have had students transfer onto leather with good results. You might also want to look online for tutorials on how to paint with acrylic on leather. I have read a couple places that you should clean the leather surface first before painting on it. Also remember that you won't see much if you transfer onto a dark surface. If you have black or any dark leather you might have to paint a light color layer, then transfer onto that.
EveryoneAnArtist 8 months ago
Fabulous! Thank you so much. I will have so much fun experimenting and having fun! I always wondered how in the world that was done. Your a very good teacher.
Yeshuamysavior1 9 months ago
LOVELY ... very nicely explained .. TFS
1990kafka 9 months ago
I really like this effect! I scrapbook and want to do some pages in a more creative way,I think this will do it!
duffandy 10 months ago