Finally someone who knows what I been looking to try and do with out making all the mistakes I've been doing trying to get this far- 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯%THANK YOU!!
Wow, this tutorial is beyond awesome! I was trying to make some Christmas ornaments this year and was having serious problems with EVERY SINGLE image transfer tutorial I found (both inkjet and toner/laser) even after following the instructions to a tee. I mean, I tried different printers, different paper, different brands of clay...none of them worked. So thank you, thank you, thank you for this tutorial!!! The results were fantastic, and it really did save my ornaments! 💜💜💜
I saw the most gorgeous polymer clay transfer cabochons online and this must be exactly how they did it! I have never seen this before but have to say I totally love it! Thank you for explaining so clearly and showing every step, really helpful. And note: The ones online were given a thick coat of resin on top of the finished piece and it made some exceptional jewelry-worthy pieces. As if I didn't have enough to do ;)
So excited to try this!!! I've been scouring the internet looking for image transfer methods that don't diminish the colour, but embedding the image leaves it bright!!! So excited to try this!!!
I used this image in a project of mine, it is fantastic. Loved how you explained everything,think i may make a set of jewellery for my neice who is crazy on sugar skulls. Thanks for sharing x
Can anyone say if it's possible to skip the first layer fimo on the paper & baking and simply skip to attaching the paper to the clay with fimo & cover the top too, and then put it in the oven?
Very nice video .. thanks a lot for all your videos talking about how to transfer an image onto polymer clay .. about this video can I use normal paper or it will be burn in oven ??
No problem :) You'll only be using a low oven temperature so you shouldn't have a problem. By the way, I used photo paper rather than normal printer paper, so it was thicker and resistant to soaking in any moisture. I've not tried with normal printer paper but it might not some out quite as well. You can always try though! Thanks for your comment
I haven't tested that myself, but if you're referring to the paper then it should be fine as long as you keep it well away from the heating element in the oven. The clay would be fine baked for that long. The only issue might be it darkening in colour so you could put an aluminium foil lid on to shield from direct heat, but I guess the only way to know for sure is to test it! Thanks for your comment.
Loved your video! But to me this is more like glueing a print to clay. Usually when you transfer an image you remove the paper or other medium where the image was printed, leaving just the ink. You can also print the image on transfer sheets and glue it to your clay, these sheets are much cheaper than photo paper.
Thank you :) You're right...it's more embedding the image rather than transferring. I have a few image transfer videos on my channel, and people sometimes struggle with getting those to work. I see this as a foolproof alternative option! Thanks for watching
Linda Pruitt hi 🙂 I didn't have a problem with smudging using normal inkjet printing and matte photo paper, but if you are worried about this then just make sure to leave the printed image to dry for a while after printing, and make sure you use enough liquid clay to allow you to glide over the image with your finger rather than dragging your finger across bare paper. You really shouldn't have a problem though because the liquid clay does not act like water. Thanks for your question
Do you think you could leave that outside? Is it fully waterproof? And do you think the surface could get damaged if pressure is applied to it? Say if you made a brooch or something to wear...
Hi! I think if you covered the entire image then it would be waterproof, but I'm not sure if it would stand up to sun/wind damage and other elements outdoors. A brooch should be a good use for this technique though, as long as the clay backing was thick and sturdy enough :) Thanks for watching!
Hi! I've not used those products myself so I'm afraid I can't know if they would work. My guess would be no but I'd love if you tried it and let me know how it went! Thanks for commenting :)
I haven't tried it myself so I can't be certain, but I suspect that the plasticisers from the clay will leach out into the paper and blur the ink, and I believe the picture quality wouldn't be good as a result. Or at least it would degrade pretty quickly. If anyone has tried it, please let me know if I'm right!
So putting liquid clay on an injet printed graphic doesn’t make the ink run?? Does this work with all ink jet printers? I would imagine all inkjet printers use the same technology. I just thought the ink would always run??
I think as long as the ink is definitely dry it should be fine. The liquid clay isn't water - it's more of a plastic gel - so it isn't absorbed into the paper the same as water is. That's why it doesn't mess up the ink and make the paper go all wrinkly :)
The first time it goes in the oven is where you've added the liquid clay all over the front of the paper and then that goes in the oven (before any clay is involved). Then you add liquid clay to the back of the paper, stick it to the polymer clay, add more liquid clay on top, and then bake once more :)
I tried this but my transparency printed images do not transfer at all. Nothing! It does on airdryclay which is not cured yet. \but..there it takes pieces of clay with print when removed. Can you please tell me what im doing wrong? Thanks
Hmm I'm not sure! I'm surprised it transfer to the air dry clay but not polymer clay. I don't know if it would be down to the brand of clay, or maybe the polymer clay is perhaps old & dried out too much? Sorry I don't know what else to suggest.
I haven't tried this with resin myself, but there will be a way to make it work. You'd have to use a glossy paper I assume, but not sure if you'd have to seal the paper too somehow before embedding in resin? I'm sure there will be a RUclips video that will show you how!
As long as it doesn’t come in direct contact with the heating element, paper won’t burn unless you exceed 450°. Of course clay would burn at that temperature too.
The paper is photo paper and won't burn because of the low temperature that clay bakes at. Just don't let the paper touch the heating element in the oven :)
What a mess! The cling wrap with the liquid polyclay on top crackled. No instructions after applying the cling wrap and applying liquid clay. You just pulled it out of the oven and it was perfect? Did you trim the cling wrap?? Did you take the cling wrap off??
The cling film is only used briefly to smooth the edges of the clay without transferring fingerprints, and is an optional step. It is then removed and not used again. Sorry this wasn't clear enough!
I tried this but not sure why my paper comes out with different patches like it doesn't have the same smooth finish like yours. I used the same fimo clay and liquid clay. Can it be because my paper is not photo paper but a thicker digital print?
Please, can you tell me - you bake it first time on 230°C? I would like to check it out because it's written 130°C on bottle ? Do you think it's going to be okay with the glossy photo paper? Thanks a lot
And please, tell me is this the same thing?: www.cooksongold.com/images-prod/867_218__12.jpg (Packing is something different but I believe it is the same?)
Thanks a lot for fast answer. My English is not quite good so I misunderstood you, sorry. You baked it first time 15-20 minutes at 130°C and second time 30 minutes at 110°C? Thanks a lot, once again
I haven't tried it myself but I don't see why not - however, the image you use could be darker as a result of using the black clay behind. Thanks for watching :)
Really like this technique, but it does look to me like the finished image is darker than the original print you started with. Is that true or just a video artifact?
Hi! I didn’t really notice a change to be honest, but the fact that I put a quite shiny liquid on top may have enhanced the colour. If there is a difference, it’s not enough for me to notice! Thanks for your comment 🙂
I agree w/awesome. My thought was that it might be a good idea to seal the paper (as you would do if you were using resin) before applying the liquid clay so this doesn't happen at all.
I guess you could do that - doing 2 coats might have been overkill - but I just wanted to make sure the paper was as protected as possible. The idea of the first coat was just to protect the printed image and also try and prevent the paper from creasing/wrinkling during the process :)
Finally someone who knows what I been looking to try and do with out making all the mistakes I've been doing trying to get this far- 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯%THANK YOU!!
Wow, this tutorial is beyond awesome! I was trying to make some Christmas ornaments this year and was having serious problems with EVERY SINGLE image transfer tutorial I found (both inkjet and toner/laser) even after following the instructions to a tee. I mean, I tried different printers, different paper, different brands of clay...none of them worked.
So thank you, thank you, thank you for this tutorial!!! The results were fantastic, and it really did save my ornaments! 💜💜💜
Aww that's no problem...I'm very glad it helped you out in a crisis! Thanks for your comment :)
I saw the most gorgeous polymer clay transfer cabochons online and this must be exactly how they did it! I have never seen this before but have to say I totally love it! Thank you for explaining so clearly and showing every step, really helpful. And note: The ones online were given a thick coat of resin on top of the finished piece and it made some exceptional jewelry-worthy pieces. As if I didn't have enough to do ;)
Glad you like it! Yeah resin looks great on top of clay pieces :)
I am so excited to try this technique! I have trouble getting transfers to look great, and this might be the answer!
Good luck!
This is by far the best image transfer technique. Thank you so much. Love your videos!
Thank you so much! :D
How you explain in your video is fantastic- good for beginners and anyone who just needs a reminder!! Thanks for another great idea!!
Thanks so much for your comments:) Much appreciated, and I'm glad you like my videos
Great tutorial and thank you for sharing your techniques. Came out beautiful ❤!!😊
Brilliant! Glad you like the tutorial
That was by far the most easiest I've seen, Perfect!
Thank-you!
So excited to try this!!! I've been scouring the internet looking for image transfer methods that don't diminish the colour, but embedding the image leaves it bright!!! So excited to try this!!!
I hope it goes well for you! Have fun :)
Thank you for this! I wanted to be 100% accurate with image transfers. This technique will work well for me especially as a beginner
Glad it was helpful! :D
Awesome, this is what I'd been looking for, for months. Thank you
You're welcome! :D
Though I have not tried this method yet, your instructions seem clear and nicely detailed. Thanks.
Thank you :)
I used this image in a project of mine, it is fantastic. Loved how you explained everything,think i may make a set of jewellery for my neice who is crazy on sugar skulls. Thanks for sharing x
Brilliant, I'm so glad it helped you out! Thanks very much for your comment :)
What a cool technique. Thank you!
An excellent explanation...thank you so much.
Thank-you :)
Well done! Very easy to understand and execute. Many thanks!
Thank you!
Love this easy tutorial! Sure beats trying to transfer images or making canes! Will share on my blog in the near future (beadinggem)
Thanks very much :)
Great video! Fantastic image use. Thanks for creating!
❤❤❤😍 i was looking for this method. thank you.!🙏 subscribed
Thanks! & You’re welcome 😊
Very helpful and I will be trying this. Thanks!
Glad to hear it :)
Thanks for the video, this is fantastic xx
Glad you enjoyed it!
love it thank for your tutorial :)
What kind of cling film do you recommend. Is glad wrap okay? And thanks for the helpful tutorial
Awesome! Thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching :)
Can anyone say if it's possible to skip the first layer fimo on the paper & baking and simply skip to attaching the paper to the clay with fimo & cover the top too, and then put it in the oven?
The idea is to make sure the paper is encased completely in the liquid FIMO so as long as you do that, it should work :)
Thank You!!! love it!
So glad! Thanks for watching :)
Brilliant! You just saved my neck! LOL Hugs!
Ha thank you!
Very nice video .. thanks a lot for all your videos talking about how to transfer an image onto polymer clay .. about this video can I use normal paper or it will be burn in oven ??
No problem :) You'll only be using a low oven temperature so you shouldn't have a problem.
By the way, I used photo paper rather than normal printer paper, so it was thicker and resistant to soaking in any moisture. I've not tried with normal printer paper but it might not some out quite as well. You can always try though! Thanks for your comment
I haven't tested that myself, but if you're referring to the paper then it should be fine as long as you keep it well away from the heating element in the oven. The clay would be fine baked for that long. The only issue might be it darkening in colour so you could put an aluminium foil lid on to shield from direct heat, but I guess the only way to know for sure is to test it! Thanks for your comment.
Loved your video! But to me this is more like glueing a print to clay. Usually when you transfer an image you remove the paper or other medium where the image was printed, leaving just the ink. You can also print the image on transfer sheets and glue it to your clay, these sheets are much cheaper than photo paper.
Thank you :) You're right...it's more embedding the image rather than transferring. I have a few image transfer videos on my channel, and people sometimes struggle with getting those to work. I see this as a foolproof alternative option! Thanks for watching
Love it thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Will the ink smuge when moistened by the liquid clay? Is there a certain ink to prevent this?
Linda Pruitt hi 🙂 I didn't have a problem with smudging using normal inkjet printing and matte photo paper, but if you are worried about this then just make sure to leave the printed image to dry for a while after printing, and make sure you use enough liquid clay to allow you to glide over the image with your finger rather than dragging your finger across bare paper. You really shouldn't have a problem though because the liquid clay does not act like water. Thanks for your question
wow!!!!! thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!
You're welcome!
Do you think you could leave that outside? Is it fully waterproof? And do you think the surface could get damaged if pressure is applied to it? Say if you made a brooch or something to wear...
Hi! I think if you covered the entire image then it would be waterproof, but I'm not sure if it would stand up to sun/wind damage and other elements outdoors. A brooch should be a good use for this technique though, as long as the clay backing was thick and sturdy enough :) Thanks for watching!
I have modpodge plaid and modpodge dimensional magic will this work instead of the liquid clay? excellent video thanks
Hi! I've not used those products myself so I'm afraid I can't know if they would work. My guess would be no but I'd love if you tried it and let me know how it went! Thanks for commenting :)
What would happen if I use this on regular paper ?? Still with inkjet?
I haven't tried it myself so I can't be certain, but I suspect that the plasticisers from the clay will leach out into the paper and blur the ink, and I believe the picture quality wouldn't be good as a result. Or at least it would degrade pretty quickly. If anyone has tried it, please let me know if I'm right!
So putting liquid clay on an injet printed graphic doesn’t make the ink run?? Does this work with all ink jet printers? I would imagine all inkjet printers use the same technology. I just thought the ink would always run??
I think as long as the ink is definitely dry it should be fine. The liquid clay isn't water - it's more of a plastic gel - so it isn't absorbed into the paper the same as water is. That's why it doesn't mess up the ink and make the paper go all wrinkly :)
@@RokoleeDIY tank you for responding! I will try it!
Thanks for the video Can we use this on a mug ?
Or it will be ruined with time and use of the mug?
Hi :) I've only tried this method on polymer clay so I couldn't recommend it for anything else. I don't think it would be good to use for a mug, sorry
Do you cover the paper during first baking with the liquid clay please?
The first time it goes in the oven is where you've added the liquid clay all over the front of the paper and then that goes in the oven (before any clay is involved). Then you add liquid clay to the back of the paper, stick it to the polymer clay, add more liquid clay on top, and then bake once more :)
I tried this but my transparency printed images do not transfer at all. Nothing! It does on airdryclay which is not cured yet. \but..there it takes pieces of clay with print when removed. Can you please tell me what im doing wrong? Thanks
Hmm I'm not sure! I'm surprised it transfer to the air dry clay but not polymer clay. I don't know if it would be down to the brand of clay, or maybe the polymer clay is perhaps old & dried out too much? Sorry I don't know what else to suggest.
I had this same idea, now I don't need to test it, lol. TFS
Thanks for sharing! you printed on photo paper？ can I do it with a real photo？
I've not tried that myself but I don't see why not. If you give it a try, please let us know how it went!
mam can we use resin rather than clay gel??
In India i can't find the same gel.. plz reply
I haven't tried this with resin myself, but there will be a way to make it work. You'd have to use a glossy paper I assume, but not sure if you'd have to seal the paper too somehow before embedding in resin? I'm sure there will be a RUclips video that will show you how!
The paper do not burn into the oven? May we know what type of paper you use ? Thank you so much for this tutorial !!!
As long as it doesn’t come in direct contact with the heating element, paper won’t burn unless you exceed 450°. Of course clay would burn at that temperature too.
The paper is photo paper and won't burn because of the low temperature that clay bakes at. Just don't let the paper touch the heating element in the oven :)
Can I use in jet water slide decal paper for this?
What a mess! The cling wrap with the liquid polyclay on top crackled. No instructions after applying the cling wrap and applying liquid clay. You just pulled it out of the oven and it was perfect? Did you trim the cling wrap?? Did you take the cling wrap off??
The cling film is only used briefly to smooth the edges of the clay without transferring fingerprints, and is an optional step. It is then removed and not used again. Sorry this wasn't clear enough!
I tried this but not sure why my paper comes out with different patches like it doesn't have the same smooth finish like yours. I used the same fimo clay and liquid clay. Can it be because my paper is not photo paper but a thicker digital print?
Yes, it sounds likely your paper is absorbing moisture. Photo paper will resist the moisture better
Love it. What size is your tile?
Approx. 15 cm square :) Thanks
Please, can you tell me - you bake it first time on 230°C? I would like to check it out because it's written 130°C on bottle ?
Do you think it's going to be okay with the glossy photo paper?
Thanks a lot
And please, tell me is this the same thing?:
www.cooksongold.com/images-prod/867_218__12.jpg
(Packing is something different but I believe it is the same?)
Hi! Yes, that's the liquid clay I used :) As for baking, I never baked it higher than 130°C as it says on the bottle. Thanks for your comments!
Thanks a lot for fast answer.
My English is not quite good so I misunderstood you, sorry. You baked it first time 15-20 minutes at 130°C and second time 30 minutes at 110°C?
Thanks a lot, once again
Yes that is correct :)
Also do you think black polymer clay would work too?
I haven't tried it myself but I don't see why not - however, the image you use could be darker as a result of using the black clay behind. Thanks for watching :)
Really like this technique, but it does look to me like the finished image is darker than the original print you started with. Is that true or just a video artifact?
Hi! I didn’t really notice a change to be honest, but the fact that I put a quite shiny liquid on top may have enhanced the colour. If there is a difference, it’s not enough for me to notice! Thanks for your comment 🙂
TechSupport100 Maybe it really is a bit darker, because the oil of the clay will sink into the paper a bit. But it looks awesome anyway.
I agree w/awesome. My thought was that it might be a good idea to seal the paper (as you would do if you were using resin) before applying the liquid clay so this doesn't happen at all.
Why couldn’t you do this in one bake and coat the picture once
I guess you could do that - doing 2 coats might have been overkill - but I just wanted to make sure the paper was as protected as possible. The idea of the first coat was just to protect the printed image and also try and prevent the paper from creasing/wrinkling during the process :)
Can i do this with air dried clay?
Honestly I wouldn't because of the shrinkage of air dry clay, sorry!
Can I use Kato liquid clay?
Hi! I don't see why not, as long as it sets clear, but I have not used Kato liquid clay myself so can't say for certain, sorry.
Does it need to be photo paper?
Hi, yes it does need to be photo paper, as regular paper is too absorbent usually. Thanks for watching :)
I'm looking for images that are Native American Indian- could not find on that site- could you please point me in the right direction!!
There are a few free downloads here:
www.vecteezy.com/free-vector/native-american
Going to check it out now- thanks!!
Thank you- that site is perfect!!
Glad it was helpful :)
what paper you used?
Hi! I printed onto matte photo paper, so it's a bit thicker than regular paper :)
thanks 👍
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