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.

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Inkjet Image Transfer Techniques for Multiple Surfaces 

InkAid Mediums for Inkjet Transfers
"inkAID provides digital photographers and artists the opportunity to ink jet print on virtually any type of substrate including traditional fine art papers, canvas, metal, plastic, glass, textiles, and wood veneer."
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.
ARTchix Studio: CREATE: Free Class: Transfers
Different methods using gel medium and solvents.
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

Sheer Heaven Photo Transfer Tutorial 

Using any kind of inkjet ink

Sheer Heaven Photo Transfer Tutorial

Easiest inkjet photo transfer in the world - seeing is believing! Note: Canon dye inks may not work as well. All other inkjet printers work perfectly - dye based or pigment ink. Questions to: GalleryDSF@cre8it.com

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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.
HeartsART: Inkjet Photo Transfer Method
Use your color ink-jet printer to create awesome image transfers by following this article contributed by Nina Bagley.
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 

Image courtesy of kaleidescopic-kris 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.
Make a photo transfer quilt
If you have an inkjet printer, you can make this photo quilt as a gift for someone special.
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 

Using Kato Clear Medium to Transfer Inkjet Images
Scroll down the page to find two different techniques for transferring inkjet images onto polymer clay.
PCC Clay Featured Artists Color Photo Transfer Lesson
Uses t-shirt transfer paper.

Rub-Onz Transfer Film 

Grafix Rub-Onz Film

Amazon Price: $7.49 (as of 12/02/2009)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

Http://www.milliande.ning.com Creativity CLub for Women Community http://www.milliande.com/Artist-Trading-Cards-With-Acrylic-Gel-Medium-Transfers.html http://www.milliande.ning.come HOME OF THE Milliande Creativity CLub for Women - feel free to join us :-) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.milliande.com Art Play with Milliande ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6 Atc's for Sticks and Stones - Elements of Nature ATC - Artist Trading Card Swap Took Photograph of one of my woocarvings with a crystal egg in a hollow then various transfer techniques and pen and ink embellishments You can take a peek at a large picture of the ATC set at the link above Come and Play ant Milliande Creativity Club http://groups.yahoo.com/group/milliandecreativityclub/

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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 

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.

Inkjet Image Transfer Collage in the Blogosphere 

Make the most of your digi-bits
Inkjet transfer sheets (often sold as t-shirt transfer paper) allow you to add digital designs to almost anything made of fabric. The pyjama top below combines the Kitschy deer (again!) with a cute, cross-stitch font and took all of ten ...
Workshop : Inkjet transfer techniques
Learn several techniques to transfer images and text to a variety of surfaces. We will explore using inkjet transfers to enhance your artwork and to create mixed media, collage and other works. You will complete at least two transfer ...
Inkjet image transfer - Alease Michelle - A Mixed Media Artist
Image the different options with this technique. Smaller images could be transferred on greeting cards, or even backgrounds images could be used to give flat collages more depth and texture. 61udtX%2BAFtL__BO2,204203200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow -click,TopRight,35 ... The Inkjet Image Transfer Process. 1. I photo enhanced the vintage photo in Photoshop. 2. Then printed the image on glossy photo paper. 3. Before the ink could really dry. I sprayed the photo with water. ...
inkjet transfer experiment #2 - using an epson workforce 500 printer
it won't unstick from itself without ripping the transfer. i had purchased the caulk based on a recommendation by claudine hellmuth in her book collage discovery workshop, so wanted to test it, but after these experiments, ...

The Buzz about Inkjet Image Transfer 

Image courtesy of cmkalina on Flickr.

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Resources for digital crafters
Get bright image transfers on polymer clay using inkjet transfer paper. Instructions. Dharma Trading Using Magic Transfer Paper for color copiers Dharma Trading Using inkjet transfer paper Dharma Trading Using Inkjet Transfer Paper on ...
Design*Sponge » Blog Archive » diy project: inkjet transfer table ...
reviews, articles, features, rant and raves on all things design related. product, furniture, jewelry and graphic design. specializing in independent and local brooklyn and new york design.
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Need bulk photo paper or transfer paper, look no further. Inkjet transfer paper at unbeatable wholesale prices. 1000 x A4 packs of light transfer paper only.

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    Caron Ottewell Caron Ottewell Oct 22, 2009 @ 5:16 am
    Wow, thanks for all this infomation. Have been trawling the internet trying to find decent info and here you are :O)
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    Treasures-By-Brenda Treasures-By-Brenda Oct 5, 2009 @ 8:09 am
    Nice resource, lots of information can be found through your page. Blessed.
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    Joan4 Joan4 Aug 10, 2009 @ 6:40 pm
    What a great resource lens! You make me think I could even do image transfers!
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    DellaLuna DellaLuna Jun 18, 2009 @ 7:08 pm
    FYI, Great White(R) Matte Coated Imaging & Photo Paper is now called Jet Print Imaging and Photo Paper - Matte. It's out of production as well (arg!), but there are still some folks that sell what's left (Google for it). I've found HP's Everyday Matte Photo Paper works well with Epson Durabrite inks, for inkjet transfers that are clear and don't run. There is also a brand of Apollo inkjet transparencies that works well for transferring, without all the paper mess. I don't have a link to a tutorial, but the Inkjet Transfers Yahoo Group you've linked to should have one. :D
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    Pastiche Pastiche Apr 12, 2009 @ 10:32 am
    I've been meaning to try image transfer for several years. Your lens has me inspired to do it this spring. Lovely ... and thank you. 5* and lensrolled to Clip Art Crafts.
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