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limnides In reply to Artificient [2011-06-05 10:25:14 +0000 UTC]

I used a transfer gel with my photograph and applied it to the gesso'd board. Hope that explains it. (:

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Artificient In reply to limnides [2011-06-17 00:43:43 +0000 UTC]

Ok, I did some research. I'm guessing the gesso's purpose was nothing more than to create a white surface & maybe even a smooth surface. Therefor I'm guessing you waited until the gesso was dry to apply the image. Now I'm wondering, did you put the gel in between the gesso & the paper with the image or did you put the paper with the image, image side down on the gesso & put the transfer gel on the back of the paper?
Have you heard of acrylic medium gel? it seems like that would function the same way only cheaper than the Dylons brand.

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limnides In reply to Artificient [2011-06-17 16:32:58 +0000 UTC]

I'll try to answer everything in this comment, if there's something I'm still not explaining, don't hesitate to ask.

I've heard emulsion will transfer images, as well, but I've also heard that it doesn't do it quite as well as the brand I linked. I know of acrylic gel medium, but I've never actually used it so I can't really say much about it. If it's much cheaper and easier to get a hold of, I'd definitely suggest trying that first to see if you get the result you want.

I don't remember which way I applied the gel, but I've done it both ways (on the surface and on the paper) and there is no difference in how it looks when it's finished. The gesso was more of an aesthetic choice, the image can (and has) transferred without difficulty directly to the chipboard.

Using a photocopy is recommended as well (it's also written right on the package, I believe.) It has to do with the toner used - it doesn't run, it doesn't change colour (some of the images I've done with just a print out bled purple.)

Wait a day and soak the paper with water and then rub away with your fingers. You'll go numb before you're finished, hah. Using paper towels does help keep everything wet, too. Just keep it wet and work at it slowly. Once all the paper has been rubbed off (it may take a few rounds - residue can and will be present, but you can get nearly all of it with some patience), wait for it to dry, and seal it with another layer of the gel.

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Artificient In reply to limnides [2011-06-18 01:17:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks & I found this sight yesterday
[link]
It explains the proses pretty well, it's an interesting read & gives a little history of image transfer.

Today & want to a hobby shop & picked a couple things of acrylic medium gel matte. I accidentally grabbed a jar of super heavy instead of the gesso but I guess gesso isn't necessary. I'll let you know what my results are.

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limnides In reply to Artificient [2011-06-18 23:32:23 +0000 UTC]

Oh, that explains it far better than I ever could. Glad you were able to find something. (:
and yes, please do show me!

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Artificient In reply to limnides [2011-06-19 18:39:08 +0000 UTC]

so I tried an image transfer with an old black & white photo I took. I upped the contrast then printed it on my ink jet printer. I put the acrylic medium on the image & stuck it straight to a board. The result wasn't to good. The in started to smear & the image looked very light in the transfer. The were also a bit of air bubbles under the acrylic. Right now I have a couple blocks of wood that I am layering the gesso on & then I'll try hooking up an old B&W laser jet printer. These should work better with the white background & laser jet.

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limnides In reply to Artificient [2011-06-20 22:40:54 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, the ink from an ink-jet printer seems to run during the transfer - I've experienced the same problem. Did the laser-jet work better?

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Artificient In reply to limnides [2011-07-25 02:55:25 +0000 UTC]

Sorry fir taking so long to get back to you. Yes the Laser Jet printer worked a lot better. The problem is that it is running low on ink or something, so there are lines with light spots & dark spots on the pictures I print. Here are the results I have so far, [link] [link] [link]

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limnides In reply to Artificient [2011-07-26 00:06:00 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, it can be a bit fussy. I like your first attempt, and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished second attempt. I almost always end up rubbing myself raw, hah. After I'm finished I usually apply another layer of the transfer medium to seal it - that's sometimes helped evening out any spots.

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Artificient In reply to limnides [2011-06-16 18:38:22 +0000 UTC]

Sorta helps, this looks like something I'll want to try. I looked at the link but it doesn't look like you can buy the stuff straight from the web sight. Do you know where I can find the stuff? I'll google it. I see the stuff was intended to be used with fabrics. after you pull the source image back, does the gel leave a residue or anything behind? I'm sure there's probably tutorial videos on you tube on how to do that or something like that.

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limnides In reply to jdrainville [2011-01-22 12:23:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! and no worries, I'm hundreds behind in my +watch, hah.

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limnides In reply to parliamentFunk [2010-12-31 12:32:01 +0000 UTC]

You're probably right, hah.

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parliamentFunk In reply to limnides [2010-12-31 12:34:37 +0000 UTC]

So, bring one over here.

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limnides In reply to Marker-Guru [2010-12-31 12:02:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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limnides In reply to Princess-Amy [2010-12-31 12:02:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. (:

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