Important to remember that the image will be reversed on the canvas. So if your photo/image has lettering, etc. you must print it on the paper using the REVERSED or MIRROR option so it will transfer correctly.
@@feline501 Some printers have that setting, but it may be easier to do in the image software instead. For instance, bring it into a blank Word doc and find the "flip vertical" setting there, or in your favorite software.
AH!!! I went to a specialist for canvas printing. It costed me over $500. I'm having regrets now. I wish I had seen this before but thank you very much! This looks simple yet perfectly done.
Yes, you want the gel to be wet when you applying the printed paper of the photo. We even recommend placing the gel onto the photo as well before placing down onto the wet canvas to ensure a good transfer. When it's completely dry, use a wet soft sponge to gently peel the paper off of the canvas to reveal the transfer.
Regular white printing paper. You can also use white copy paper as well. Yes, the image will be transferred in reverse, so you can always flip your image on your computer first to print so that it transfers the way you like (especially if there are words/letters, etc.).
Yes, you are correct! That is something we forgot to mention. Any images with text, numbers, etc. should be printed in reverse. Not all images needs to though, just depends on if it's applicable and preference.
That was amazing,I had no idea one could do that,thank you very much for this fascinating video. And the fact you made mistakes shows how genuine you are in not trying to cover them up.
Thank you, I've had that gel medium for quite sometime to use for transfers, now I can do all the canvas projects I've wanted to do for quite sometime. I'm going to try this on a board & see what happens. Hopefully it will turn out .
We have used Mod Podge to do a photo transfer, but there is now a Mod Podge Photo Transfer formula available. You may want to test the Mod Podge on a small area to see if the image transfers before moving forward with your project.
you can do the same thing with mod podge and pretty much any flat surface. One time I drew a wolf, scanned it in and transferred it onto a piece of wood.
I did two photo transfers recently - one directly onto wood, the second one transferred to a piece of canvas then glued onto wood. The first one worked okay. On the second one, I used too much gel medium. The resulting picture had a wax-like surface. One last note. A picture done this way will be the reverse of the original picture. A person in my art group forgot about this when she printed her picture, so the photo transfer was reversed. So, if there are any words or numbers in the photo, remember to print the image in reverse before applying the medium. Last note: I originally tried this transfer technique with packing tape and small images. I didn't have to reverse the image in that case.
Acrylic Gel Mediums have a range of opacity and thickness, its a transparent acrylic paint (no color added). Traditionally this used to make your existing acrylic paint last longer. But you can also use it, depending on the thickness, to create depth and texture in your artwork. It also works well as a semi-permanent bonding agent, hence the ability to transfer ink from material to material. This medium is water based so be careful on how much water and pressure is used. I have also tried to remove a painting from stretcher bars and flatten it using a machine that uses heat and vacuum and this caused the acrylic texture to flatten the image. :\
I would recommend maybe a thin glazing on the finished artwork, or thinning out the gel medium since you can obviously see her brush strokes in the final image. beware that using a glazing can cause an attraction of dust over time.
YES, indeed. Preferably use the MATTE finish version, because it provides more tooth to adhesion. Gloss will encourage the removal of the image (because of the amount of slide/gloss, naturally). I've worked my way through many matte mediums to do transfers. Watch out for heavy-body matte gels (like Liquitex Ultra Heavy matte) because the buckling of the paper due to moisture will leave an impression on dried canvas. Also, I have done this on large canvases to great effect-- 24"x36 and over.
We have not heard of using white acrylic paint. What we use is Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi Medium in Matte, which is a gel medium that is acid free, archival, non-yellowing, dries clear for gluing, transfers, sealing and more.
If you're using Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium in Matte, it is also a sealer/finisher. So you would apply a thin coat of that when the canvas is completely dry. You can also use Mod Podge to seal the canvas or any other sealer.
Thank you for an amazing video. The process has been explained extremely well. I have a quick question… Can I use oil paints to enhance the printer transfer on the canvas?
We haven't tried to correct a spot like that, but we believe it would work. Try removing any particles from that area (from the previous transfer) and try it again.
Supplies needed are a canvas, foam brush, and Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium in Matte, and a sponge. The photos must be printed on regular copy or print paper from an inkjet printer.
Bipasha Chakraborty I think it's bc if you it seems other methods of transfer with an inkjet printed image, it will smear the image. Unlike a laser printed image which is safe to get wet with water or medium, the inkjet image is very delicate. But it is easily transferred if you are very careful....not everyone can afford a laser printer after all.
On a large canvas you must seal the canvas first with an Acrylic sealer, otherwise when applying the gel medium it will soak into the canvas too quick and dry before you can apply the image for transfer.
noticed most people are asking about gel medium.... you can find it anywhere you can find acrylic paint (like for actual painting, not craft paint). comes in glossy, matte, semi gloss, etc. all work for this, just choose what you prefer the finish to look like. mod podge doesn't work the same since it's glue and gel medium has a different use entirely.
Most places that print documents for you use laser printers, but for this project, you would need to use an ink jet printer. Use regular print or copy paper and if you transfer the photo onto an 11" x 14" canvas, you would need to print it on 11" x 14" or 11" x 17" paper. We don't sell canvas online but if you were to purchase the canvas at our Bonney Lake store only (as each of our stores are independently owned), it would be around $9 for a double pack.
Great technique, thanks! I was wondering though, could you do this with a background already painted (in acrylic) on the canvas, put the gel medium on top of that, then transfer a print of black silhouettes on top of it, leaving the painted background visible? Just wondering if the gel or process in general would disturb the acrylic paint too much, thanks!
We haven't use that brand of gel medium, but since it is a gel medium, it should work. We suggest testing out a small area before moving forward with your project to make sure it all works out.
I'd like to add that these images are not lightfast, so adding a layer of gel with UV protection (Golden has this product) or a UV varnish on top of the image as a final layer will keep the inks color lasting longer.
Yes, you should apply a thin coat of the medium to seal it. It should not affect the transferred image. We have applied the medium over the image without any issues. Just make sure the image is completely dry before doing so. We recommend letting it dry overnight just to be cautious.
We have seen photos transferred to fabric using Liquitex and also Mod Podge Photo Transfer formula. We have not tried it on fabric using Claudine Hellmuth Studio, but we suggest transferring the photo to fabric first before wrapping it to the canvas.
Hi Great explaination. I tried this for the first time in a small canvas but my picture was not clear. After 24 houurs i started peeling the paper but the colour is also coming out. Kindly explain me what mistake i had done. Thank u very much.
Thanks for sharing! I can't believe I didn't know about this. As a professional artist this will really help me. I could print my art on canvas' and make a good profit.
Because of the way photo paper is made, we don't think the image would transfer. We suggest printing the photo onto plain print or copy paper. You can scan your image to print it out.
You can try it but we are not sure if the results will turn out the way you'd like. We suggest testing a small area to see how it turns out first before moving forward with your project.
oh wow, im so excited to see this! I grew up in Lake tapps/Bonney Lake area. Bought so many craft items and had many pics custom framed! I now live in Maui, Hi I was suprised to see a ben franklin at the maui mall..triple the price of my hometown BF, I guess because were in Maui!
You would use Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium with a canvas, your photo printed on regular white paper (on an inkjet printer), a soft sponge and a foam brush.
Good question! The image should show up (may show up darker because of the black underneath), however, you will need remember the white areas of the image will appear black because printers don't produce a white ink. We'll put a suggestion in to do an image onto a black canvas to see how it works.
My picture is smaller than the canvas size. Should I paint a frame before or after transferring the photo onto the canvas? I am worried the gel will mess up the acrylic paint frame....
To reduce more of the cloudy fiber from the paper, you would need to make sure the paper is completely wet, then gently scrub it off. If you scrub it too hard or if it doesn't have enough water, it will remove the ink. You can seal it with Mod Podge, Claudine Hellmuth Studio Medium in Matte or another type of sealer.
I realize this video is from 8yrs ago, so hopefully you’ll still get this comment. Thank you for your video, just had a question, my paper seems to not stop coming off. It looks like it’s off and then it dries more and the picture is almost like a light coat off paper to peel off again. I’ve rubbed it off about 5 different times. Have you encountered this problem? It’s just regular printing paper.
Thanks for sharing your video on image transfer, I enjoyed watching it. I have a suggestion to make, try using a putty knife to distribute the gel evenly across the canvas; It's available at any hardware store.
Thanks for this video. I had been searching for a way to do this but everything I came across sounded more complicated than necessary. This is a very simple way to accomplish what I was looking to do.
Funny to see a similar Art Techniques that I came up with 45 Years Ago. I was taking the film image off of a Photograph Paper and applying it to Custom Cars or a Motorcycle Tank and Fender then applying acrylic clear to the product.....Shows you that a good idea never goes out of style...........
We have not used Golden Open Acrylic Gel for a photo transfer, so we are not sure of the results. Office copiers are usually laser, as all the photo transfers we have done have been on an inkjet printer, which most people have at home. If you were to use Claudine Hellmuth Studio Medium in Matte and a photo printed on an inkjet printer, you would wait for the paper to dry completely before scrubbing it off. If there are still paper fibers, you will need to use water and a sponge to scrub it off.
Thank you for responding so quickly, personally, I don't think it should matter which gel one uses, but the problem is possibly in the printer. I will try a different one. Where are Claudine Hellmuth Studio products available?
The milky residue would be the fibers from the paper. The image isn't crystal clear as there will be a small amount of residue from the paper fibers left on the transferred image. If you didn't put enough gel medium on the transfer, your photo would not have transferred properly so not sure if that is the cause. Once you seal it, the fibers won't be as noticeable.
Seems like a lot of work. I tried the joseph nogucci vitaframe and you can print your image directly onto the canvas. Looks great! Would highly recommend it.
When we tried using the regular formula Mod Podge, we did not have good experience with it, however, there is now a special Photo Transfer formula by Mod Podge. If you use Mod Podge, we suggest in testing it out first or using their Photo Transfer formula.
persnicketypirate Yes you would. If you're using MS Word, simply use 'create a text box' and reverse the image 180. Make sure to deselect having a border around the box and you can type beautiful word art using this method.
I absolutely love this video/tutorial. I watched it one time being careful to listen and even pause the video where I was wanting to take notes as not to forget any of the steps or materials needed. I highly suggest this to anyone that has questions about this project because when I was finished watching the video and reading all of the questions and comments made I DID NOT have any additional questions and I pretty much know how to go about this from start to finish. :)
We have only had success with inkjet as the laser jet print did not transfer well. You can use any gel medium to transfer the photo, there isn't one that works better than the other. We prefer to use Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi Medium in Matte because that has worked best for our projects.
We have heard that using a hair dryer or even heat gun can speed the process, however, you cannot be 100% sure that every area is completely dry by touch. You can definitely try it but remember that any wet or damp areas will not have properly adhered to the canvas.
excellent tutorial....You explained materials clearly so I'm amazed how many comments from youtube'rs are freakin' idiots! Just replay the video if you are too lazy, then don't even attempt this project or turn up the volume....merry new year!
We have tried Mod Podge and didn't get the same results. You can definitely seal it with Mod Podge, but our results using Mod Podge to transfer the image did not work well. However, Mod Podge now has a special photo transfer formula that you may want to try as that may work better than the regular Mod Podge formulas.
Hi, thank you for showing us how to do this, as it will certainly save people money. I didn't know that it would be so simple. I would however like to make a suggestion. I feel you could get a smoother finish with the Gel Medium and also the Gloss Protectant finish at the end. Just a thought!! Thanks again.
Important to remember that the image will be reversed on the canvas. So if your photo/image has lettering, etc. you must print it on the paper using the REVERSED or MIRROR option so it will transfer correctly.
Where can you find the reversed or mirrored option? I'm having trouble figuring out where that is.
@@feline501 Some printers have that setting, but it may be easier to do in the image software instead. For instance, bring it into a blank Word doc and find the "flip vertical" setting there, or in your favorite software.
My dad did this 30 yrs ago. So happy you posted this as I've lost his step by step thanks! Blessings
AH!!! I went to a specialist for canvas printing. It costed me over $500. I'm having regrets now. I wish I had seen this before but thank you very much! This looks simple yet perfectly done.
Yes, you want the gel to be wet when you applying the printed paper of the photo. We even recommend placing the gel onto the photo as well before placing down onto the wet canvas to ensure a good transfer. When it's completely dry, use a wet soft sponge to gently peel the paper off of the canvas to reveal the transfer.
Regular white printing paper. You can also use white copy paper as well. Yes, the image will be transferred in reverse, so you can always flip your image on your computer first to print so that it transfers the way you like (especially if there are words/letters, etc.).
Thanks for keeping it simple and not tossing out a bunch of "brand names"
Yes, you are correct! That is something we forgot to mention. Any images with text, numbers, etc. should be printed in reverse. Not all images needs to though, just depends on if it's applicable and preference.
That was amazing,I had no idea one could do that,thank you very much for this fascinating video. And the fact you made mistakes shows how genuine you are in not trying to cover them up.
Brilliant 💯
Thank you, I've had that gel medium for quite sometime to use for transfers, now I can do all the canvas projects I've wanted to do for quite sometime. I'm going to try this on a board & see what happens. Hopefully it will turn out .
We have used Mod Podge to do a photo transfer, but there is now a Mod Podge Photo Transfer formula available. You may want to test the Mod Podge on a small area to see if the image transfers before moving forward with your project.
you can do the same thing with mod podge and pretty much any flat surface. One time I drew a wolf, scanned it in and transferred it onto a piece of wood.
The original one (Sealer, glue and varnish) or the one specially for photo transferring ??
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Transferring photos to wood using alcrilic
can i use inkjet printed photo? i have tried this method on Wood, but only laser printed photo would work
Rick Fravor It gave your wood some bark.
I did two photo transfers recently - one directly onto wood, the second one transferred to a piece of canvas then glued onto wood. The first one worked okay. On the second one, I used too much gel medium. The resulting picture had a wax-like surface. One last note. A picture done this way will be the reverse of the original picture. A person in my art group forgot about this when she printed her picture, so the photo transfer was reversed. So, if there are any words or numbers in the photo, remember to print the image in reverse before applying the medium. Last note: I originally tried this transfer technique with packing tape and small images. I didn't have to reverse the image in that case.
Acrylic Gel Mediums have a range of opacity and thickness, its a transparent acrylic paint (no color added). Traditionally this used to make your existing acrylic paint last longer. But you can also use it, depending on the thickness, to create depth and texture in your artwork. It also works well as a semi-permanent bonding agent, hence the ability to transfer ink from material to material. This medium is water based so be careful on how much water and pressure is used.
I have also tried to remove a painting from stretcher bars and flatten it using a machine that uses heat and vacuum and this caused the acrylic texture to flatten the image. :\
I would recommend maybe a thin glazing on the finished artwork, or thinning out the gel medium since you can obviously see her brush strokes in the final image. beware that using a glazing can cause an attraction of dust over time.
Very helpful, thank you very much. I liked that you showed the "mistakes"
wow this gets my artistic juices flowing, going to try this in the future!
Yes, it will be reversed when you transfer it so you would need to flip the image (if necessary) before you transfer it (but, it's not required).
Thank you for this tutorial! I've got lots of art projects in my head and want to use this way of transferring photos onto canvas!
YES, indeed. Preferably use the MATTE finish version, because it provides more tooth to adhesion. Gloss will encourage the removal of the image (because of the amount of slide/gloss, naturally). I've worked my way through many matte mediums to do transfers. Watch out for heavy-body matte gels (like Liquitex Ultra Heavy matte) because the buckling of the paper due to moisture will leave an impression on dried canvas.
Also, I have done this on large canvases to great effect-- 24"x36 and over.
We have not heard of using white acrylic paint. What we use is Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi Medium in Matte, which is a gel medium that is acid free, archival, non-yellowing, dries clear for gluing, transfers, sealing and more.
Thanks Christy, this has been so helpful and as I am changing my working medium from pastels to acrylics and include pictures on my canvas.
If you're using Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium in Matte, it is also a sealer/finisher. So you would apply a thin coat of that when the canvas is completely dry. You can also use Mod Podge to seal the canvas or any other sealer.
Thank you for an amazing video. The process has been explained extremely well. I have a quick question… Can I use oil paints to enhance the printer transfer on the canvas?
I believe so, but we have not tried that technique.
We haven't tried to correct a spot like that, but we believe it would work. Try removing any particles from that area (from the previous transfer) and try it again.
Supplies needed are a canvas, foam brush, and Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium in Matte, and a sponge. The photos must be printed on regular copy or print paper from an inkjet printer.
Some ppl saying it won't work with a inkjet printer printout why is that?
Bipasha Chakraborty I think it's bc if you it seems other methods of transfer with an inkjet printed image, it will smear the image. Unlike a laser printed image which is safe to get wet with water or medium, the inkjet image is very delicate. But it is easily transferred if you are very careful....not everyone can afford a laser printer after all.
On a large canvas you must seal the canvas first with an Acrylic sealer, otherwise when applying the gel medium it will soak into the canvas too quick and dry before you can apply the image for transfer.
noticed most people are asking about gel medium.... you can find it anywhere you can find acrylic paint (like for actual painting, not craft paint). comes in glossy, matte, semi gloss, etc. all work for this, just choose what you prefer the finish to look like. mod podge doesn't work the same since it's glue and gel medium has a different use entirely.
thanks!
Most places that print documents for you use laser printers, but for this project, you would need to use an ink jet printer. Use regular print or copy paper and if you transfer the photo onto an 11" x 14" canvas, you would need to print it on 11" x 14" or 11" x 17" paper. We don't sell canvas online but if you were to purchase the canvas at our Bonney Lake store only (as each of our stores are independently owned), it would be around $9 for a double pack.
Great technique, thanks! I was wondering though, could you do this with a background already painted (in acrylic) on the canvas, put the gel medium on top of that, then transfer a print of black silhouettes on top of it, leaving the painted background visible? Just wondering if the gel or process in general would disturb the acrylic paint too much, thanks!
It's an adhesive/sealer/finisher called Claudine Hellmuth Studio Medium Matte. You should be able to find it at any local craft stores and online.
I dont think that there is a problem with the way of printing . I've tried with a regular print in one of my videos and it came out very good!!
We haven't use that brand of gel medium, but since it is a gel medium, it should work. We suggest testing out a small area before moving forward with your project to make sure it all works out.
I'd like to add that these images are not lightfast, so adding a layer of gel with UV protection (Golden has this product) or a UV varnish on top of the image as a final layer will keep the inks color lasting longer.
Use Kodak Inkjet paper and they will be lightfast - or any other printer that
uses PIGMENT inks.
Yes, you should apply a thin coat of the medium to seal it. It should not affect the transferred image. We have applied the medium over the image without any issues. Just make sure the image is completely dry before doing so. We recommend letting it dry overnight just to be cautious.
Yes, Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium. It's a new formula they released this year.
What a great Christmas present idea.We are going to attempt this project this weekend.
TIP: Use a plastic credit/debit or ID card to smooth out air bubbles evenly.
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You should be able to use any gel medium, but we suggest in testing a small area to make sure the image transfer before you begin your project.
It's a gel medium. Here, we used Claudine Hellmuth's Studio Multi-Medium in Matte.
@@emsguide9247 Mod Podge does not work as well
We have seen photos transferred to fabric using Liquitex and also Mod Podge Photo Transfer formula. We have not tried it on fabric using Claudine Hellmuth Studio, but we suggest transferring the photo to fabric first before wrapping it to the canvas.
Awesome video! Excellent instructions! What size paper did you use for this? It looks larger than the 8.5 x 11 standard paper.
We can't guarantee that it will work as we have never tried it, but it may. We suggest testing a small area to see how the image transfers.
Hi Great explaination. I tried this for the first time in a small canvas but my picture was not clear. After 24 houurs i started peeling the paper but the colour is also coming out. Kindly explain me what mistake i had done. Thank u very much.
I know this is very old but I'm having the same problem right now. Did you find the answer to your question. if so could you please share with me?
I know this is even older by now, but did either of you happen to find a solution?😬😊🙏
You can use any sealer you would like, however, if you're using the Claudine Hellmuth Studio in Multi-Medium, it also acts as a sealer.
Thank you for all the good tips!
What can be used as a Gel medium
Thanks for sharing! I can't believe I didn't know about this. As a professional artist this will really help me. I could print my art on canvas' and make a good profit.
Because of the way photo paper is made, we don't think the image would transfer. We suggest printing the photo onto plain print or copy paper. You can scan your image to print it out.
Once the image is transferred on, it is permanent, but we recommend hand washing any fabrics with photo transfers.
You can try it but we are not sure if the results will turn out the way you'd like. We suggest testing a small area to see how it turns out first before moving forward with your project.
What a cool project...going to do one of each of my grandchildren
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oh wow, im so excited to see this! I grew up in Lake tapps/Bonney Lake area. Bought so many craft items and had many pics custom framed! I now live in Maui, Hi
I was suprised to see a ben franklin at the maui mall..triple the price of my hometown BF, I guess because were in Maui!
Can you apply mod podge matte to finish it off instead of that gloss you used?
Yes
You would use Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium with a canvas, your photo printed on regular white paper (on an inkjet printer), a soft sponge and a foam brush.
I am thinking I am finding a new use for my rolling pin ;) Great video
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You can paint directly onto the transfer after it's completely dry. It will not affect the transferred image.
No, we haven't. Have you? If so, how did it turn out?
We did it this way to allow anyone to create an artistic work of art.
Can you paint these pictures on the canvas before putting a sealer on it?
Good question! The image should show up (may show up darker because of the black underneath), however, you will need remember the white areas of the image will appear black because printers don't produce a white ink. We'll put a suggestion in to do an image onto a black canvas to see how it works.
Thank You for this economical way of transferring photos to canvases
You’re awesome
We haven't tried it with a Matte Medium, but it might work. We suggest testing it out before you proceed with your project.
My picture is smaller than the canvas size. Should I paint a frame before or after transferring the photo onto the canvas? I am worried the gel will mess up the acrylic paint frame....
To reduce more of the cloudy fiber from the paper, you would need to make sure the paper is completely wet, then gently scrub it off. If you scrub it too hard or if it doesn't have enough water, it will remove the ink.
You can seal it with Mod Podge, Claudine Hellmuth Studio Medium in Matte or another type of sealer.
I realize this video is from 8yrs ago, so hopefully you’ll still get this comment. Thank you for your video, just had a question, my paper seems to not stop coming off. It looks like it’s off and then it dries more and the picture is almost like a light coat off paper to peel off again. I’ve rubbed it off about 5 different times. Have you encountered this problem? It’s just regular printing paper.
Thanks for sharing your video on image transfer, I enjoyed watching it.
I have a suggestion to make, try using a putty knife to distribute the gel evenly across the canvas; It's available at any hardware store.
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Thanks for this video. I had been searching for a way to do this but everything I came across sounded more complicated than necessary. This is a very simple way to accomplish what I was looking to do.
Best tutorial ever on this technique. Thank you!
What’s. The staff you brush the canvas with
We have not tried it with the Golden Gel Medium, but if it's a gel medium, it should work.
Funny to see a similar Art Techniques that I came up with 45 Years Ago. I was taking the film image off of a Photograph Paper and applying it to Custom Cars or a Motorcycle Tank and Fender then applying acrylic clear to the product.....Shows you that a good idea never goes out of style...........
Excellent tutorial. Jus one question though. Can u paint the base n then use the medium to image transfer?
Does this really work with an inkjet print? I always thought it had to be a toner-based laserjet or photocopy for this technique to work!
On Wood laser is what u need
We have not used Golden Open Acrylic Gel for a photo transfer, so we are not sure of the results. Office copiers are usually laser, as all the photo transfers we have done have been on an inkjet printer, which most people have at home. If you were to use Claudine Hellmuth Studio Medium in Matte and a photo printed on an inkjet printer, you would wait for the paper to dry completely before scrubbing it off. If there are still paper fibers, you will need to use water and a sponge to scrub it off.
can we use mod podge instead of gel medium?
Yes
What kind of mod podge po?
Thank you for responding so quickly, personally, I don't think it should matter which gel one uses, but the problem is possibly in the printer. I will try a different one. Where are Claudine Hellmuth Studio products available?
Can you use a gloss photo for this?
If you want to use Mod Podge, we suggest using their Photo Transfer formula.
I totally love this .Thank you for all this information .now I have some ideas for my Duran Duran posters. :)
The milky residue would be the fibers from the paper. The image isn't crystal clear as there will be a small amount of residue from the paper fibers left on the transferred image. If you didn't put enough gel medium on the transfer, your photo would not have transferred properly so not sure if that is the cause. Once you seal it, the fibers won't be as noticeable.
A sponge would probably work better when applying the medium to the canvas. Also, a brayer would help to smooth out the paper and eliminate bubbles.
What is a brayer?
Seems like a lot of work. I tried the joseph nogucci vitaframe and you can print your image directly onto the canvas. Looks great! Would highly recommend it.
have you every tried this using a small roller to put on the medium
When we tried using the regular formula Mod Podge, we did not have good experience with it, however, there is now a special Photo Transfer formula by Mod Podge. If you use Mod Podge, we suggest in testing it out first or using their Photo Transfer formula.
Very, very, very good and detailed tutorial that finally makes sense!! :)
Thanks for sharing!!
at first I thought you were going to do decoupage, but you did a transfer. pretty cool. Thank you
if you do this with words, I would assume you want to print the words backwards?
persnicketypirate Yes you would. If you're using MS Word, simply use 'create a text box' and reverse the image 180. Make sure to deselect having a border around the box and you can type beautiful word art using this method.
I absolutely love this video/tutorial. I watched it one time being careful to listen and even pause the video where I was wanting to take notes as not to forget any of the steps or materials needed. I highly suggest this to anyone that has questions about this project because when I was finished watching the video and reading all of the questions and comments made I DID NOT have any additional questions and I pretty much know how to go about this from start to finish. :)
This is a great little demonstration .Thumbs up ;0) Alan Kingwell
Good Tips Thanks for sharing Ned
Very cool, looks fun, and creative. Thanks
What the actual! you just changed my life forever! ha YAY thank you
We have only had success with inkjet as the laser jet print did not transfer well. You can use any gel medium to transfer the photo, there isn't one that works better than the other. We prefer to use Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi Medium in Matte because that has worked best for our projects.
what is the gel medium can i use fevicol glue..??
Dude have you try with fevicol. And if you do. Did it work?
We have heard that using a hair dryer or even heat gun can speed the process, however, you cannot be 100% sure that every area is completely dry by touch. You can definitely try it but remember that any wet or damp areas will not have properly adhered to the canvas.
excellent tutorial....You explained materials clearly so I'm amazed how many comments from youtube'rs are freakin' idiots! Just replay the video if you are too lazy, then don't even attempt this project or turn up the volume....merry new year!
im4coupons no idea what gel medium is in UK
Fran Cambettie-Davies Decopouge.
I am totally loving the sponge idea vs. a spray bottle!!!!
Fabulous thank you for putting this up! I will definitely be trying this :) xx
We have tried Mod Podge and didn't get the same results. You can definitely seal it with Mod Podge, but our results using Mod Podge to transfer the image did not work well. However, Mod Podge now has a special photo transfer formula that you may want to try as that may work better than the regular Mod Podge formulas.
(Color) inkjet only? or (Color) laserjet too?
Most people say laserjet gives better results.
Try both & see which one you like best.
You can buy gel medium at your local craft store or online.
Thank you creating thought, I will try it on regular computer paper as Staples printed it on a photo type paper
Hi, thank you for showing us how to do this, as it will certainly save people money. I didn't know that it would be so simple. I would however like to make a suggestion. I feel you could get a smoother finish with the Gel Medium and also the Gloss Protectant finish at the end. Just a thought!! Thanks again.
So u can't just use any kind of printer?
thanks. it was the best demo. I had doubts about the inkjet printing. it was cool to watch the mistakes we could all make. thank you a lot
that so cool,I love it, something I can afford! its like when you wanna bake but you dont want to buy 25 ingredients !0! :-0
Great job Christy! Can’t wait to try this.
I love this! Thank you so much!!
Please mention the meaning by gel, means what type of gel ?
And which brands are the best option.
Thanks for your video ..love it
google or search youtube for "modge podge" that's the easiest, least expensive way, to introduce yourself to this technique.