Can I use an inkjet printer for photo transfer? | Let's compare to a laser print

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Image transfers are a fabulous way of adding an extra layer to your mixed media work or for making photo canvases or signs. There are lots of different ways of doing them, but the standard way is to print out a reversed image, stick it in place and then remove the paper with gently rubbing and water to leave the ink image in place.
However this process is usually recommended for a laser printer, so what can you do if you have an inkjet printer? In this film I compare a laser copy to an ink jet copy to show you what the difference really is and where the problem lies, and then I try and work out ways in which we can improve the situation. After all, you don't want to have to buy a new printer, do you?
I test out and compare:
Heat fixing the print
Varnishing the print (using Ghiant H2O varnish)
Using two different types of workable fixative (Ironlak and Krylon)
I use Pebeo Studio mat gel medium for the transfer medium, but you can use Mod Podge or your favourite medium.
This is a real learning situation for me too! And the results are really interesting.
If you have a go and use a different fixative or varnish, please share in the comments, so that we can all learn together!
You might be interested in this image transfer and mixed media piece: • How to do an easy imag...
Or here is a flip through of my travel journal with the photo transfer at the end: • Holiday sketchbook tip...
I love transferring images - it feels a little bit magic. Of course you could just stick the photo down and collage on the paper, but it is great to be able to transfer the image seamlessly with no sign of how you did it. I think I might be a little bit addicted and want to transfer onto canvas next (stay tuned) - if you want to see that experiment, let me know too.
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If you want to see the process and then using it in a mixed media journal page, you might like this film: