Inkjet Transfers / Discuss

formica    says:

The basics on how to do an inkjet transfer:

1). take a sheet of label paper(the kind used to print out address labels on your computer) and remove all the labels so that all that is left is the wax backing paper.

2) print out your image on the wax paper. it's been suggested that you increase the darkness by about 20% and contrast by 5%.

3) while the paper is printing or just after, soak a sheet of paper in water(it doesn't need to be soaking for long). this is the paper you will be transfering the ink from the wax paper to. once the paper is wet, wipe off the excess water(a paper towel works well for this) so that the paper is damp. if the paper is too wet your transfer will come out all muddy, if it's too dry it'll be more difficult to transfer.

4) press the two papers together. i prefer to place the damp paper on top of the wax paper, but either will work.

5) pull the papers apart. now most of the ink should be on the damp paper. you can air dry, or if you are impatient like me you can use a hairdryer to blow dry the paper.

6) wipe off the excess ink on the wax paper. this paper can be used over and over again until it doesn't hold the ink very well.

and that's basically it. the most important thing is to experiment and see what works best for you, and of course post the results!

edit:
mizkreations offers us this simpler method:

Print your photo or image on glossy photo paper. I have an older epson and I use cheap photo paper. I use anywhere between "text" and "best photo" quality settings (text actually gives a decent print and uses less ink). Spritz the receiving page (this page cannot be smooth...needs "tooth") with a mister (or just wipe it down with damp paper towel) til moderately damp, lay glossy print face down and rub and lift. When the paper is dry the image will be dry.

Again:
1) Print image on glossy photo paper
2) Moisten receiving paper with water
3) Lay glossy photo down and rub

now, go get at it!
Originally posted at 9:35AM, 15 December 2006 PDT (permalink)
formica edited this topic 62 months ago.