Inkjet Image Transfer

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The Art of Transferring Inkjet Images

Image transfer is a highly popular technique artists use in collages, altered art, art journals, cardmaking, art quilts, etc.  This lens is a one stop resource for what I think is the best information about how to do an inkjet image transfer along with where you can get some of the papers and other products to try it for yourself.  It is also organized by different receiving surfaces (paper, cloth, ceramics, etc.) so you don't have to wade through Google to find the one you want.

 

Image by June Campbell (campbelj45ca) on Flickr using a Creative Commons Commercial-Use License.

Inkjet Image Transfer Techniques for Multiple Surfaces

Live Studio: Image Transfer Techniques Using Caulk
Covers other types of printing as well as inkjet. The main transfer medium discussed is caulk.
"Sheer Heaven" Inkjet Transfers
Uses a product called Sheer Heaven. Find the link to purchase it below.
Tyra Smith, Cloud 9, Tips & Techniques
A compilation of different transfer techniques.
Photojojo >> Inkjet Image Transfer
Fun tutorial using the glossy photo paper method.
Inkjet Transfer Techniques Onto Hard, Smooth Surfaces
Several Different Techniques
Inkjet Image "Stamps" or Monoprints
This is a great idea which uses palette paper to do the transfer.

Sheer Heaven Photo Transfer Tutorial

Using any kind of inkjet ink

Sheer Heaven Inkjet Transfer Tutorial
by jwesolek | video info

143 ratings | 113,466 views
curated content from YouTube

Inkjet Image Transfer to Paper Surfaces

Image courtesy of cmkalina on Flickr.

The Art of Transfer
Inkjet Transfers for mixed media by Bobbi Studstill. A description of the author's experimentation with various different techniques.
A recipe for Inkjet Gelatin Transfer
Not sure the paper described is still available, but it's food for thought.
Great White transfer technique
Great White transfer technique by Lisa Cook. There is a link below to buy the paper.
How to Use Ranger Transfer Ink
Nice little tutorial for tranferring inkjet images with Ranger Transfer Spray.
Making a Simple Collage With an Image Transfer
Using fabric transfer paper to make a paper collage.

Inkjet Image Transfer Methods For Fabric Surfaces

"Nelumbo" by cmkalina on Flickr.

Inkjet Printing and Transfer Techniques on Fabric
An article about directly printing on fabric with your inkjet as well as several indirect transfer techniques.
T-Shirt Transfer Technique Using Stamps
This is an unusual technique using rubber stamps directly on inkjet transfer paper to make a t-shirt design. Scroll down the page to find it.
FAQ: Instructions on how to apply Photo Transfer Paper to fabric like surfaces
FAQ on photo transfer to fabric and fabric surfaces like mouse pads, jigsaw puzzles, coasters using inkjet printers. DId you know questions answered about Transfer paper.
Fabric image transfers: t-shirt & transparencies
A short tutorial in using two different methods to transfer images to fabric.

Inkjet Image Transfer Onto Polymer Clay

PCC Clay Featured Artists Color Photo Transfer Lesson
Uses t-shirt transfer paper.
Parchment Paper Inkjet Transfer Technique
As the name implies, this is a method using parchment paper.

Rub-Onz Transfer Film

Grafix Clear Rub-Onz Inkjet Laser Film, 8-1/2-Inch by 11-Inch, 4-Pack

Amazon Price: $5.86 (as of 02/14/2012)Buy Now

Design your own rub-on transfers! Customize your own fonts, photos and clip art to adhere to all kinds of surfaces. Rub-Onz transfer film comes with 2 films; a Frosted film for drawing or printing your design and an Adhesive film with a blue liner.

Gel Transfer Medium Video

Artist Trading Card Swap- Gel Medium Transfers and Gesso
by Milliande | video info

42 ratings | 39,930 views
curated content from YouTube

Inkjet Transfer Enthusiasts

Groups You Can Join

Lesley Riley's Inkjet Transfer Yahoo Group
"This discussion group originally started for artists using Lesley Riley's method of inkjet transfer (see Files Section for original instructions). Now it is a free-flowing exchange of all sorts of techniques and tips for making transfers with your inkjet printer."
Flickr: Discussing How To Do It in Inkjet Transfers
Inkjet Image Transfer Group on Flickr

Image Transfer Books on Amazon

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Inkjet Image Transfer Supplies for Artists, Artisans, and Crafters

Where to Get the Stuff to Do It

J. Talbot's Inkjet Transfer Paper
Requires an inkjet printer with waterproof ink. Scroll down the page to find it.
Sheer Heaven Art Paper
The paper used in the Sheer Heaven transfer technique above.
Amazon.com: Great White(R) Matte Coated Imaging & Photo Paper
This is the paper for the Great White transfer technique, but it is no longer actually available from Amazon. I just put this link here as a visual reference for you. If you Google the name, though, you may find listings on eBay. Make sure you get the "Great White" brand, as many other paper companies are have papers with the name "great white".
Ranger Transfer Ink at Hearts in Touch
This link will take you to a rubber stamp company's website called Hearts in Touch! There are instructions on how to order the ink from there. I've been fortunate enough to be chosen to design a rubber stamp for this company.
Tilano Transfer Kits
Eleven different image transfer kits including chalk blox, decorative tiles, glass tiles, marble coaster, ornaments, canvas, and more. The site has instructional videos, too.
TAP = Transfer Artist Paper by Leslie Riley
Transfer expert Leslie Riley has developed her own line of inkjet transfer paper.

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