When using an inkjet printer, have you tried to set print quality to best? I know it is darker on paper, so I'm thinking it might transfer better for the clay.
The process is a little different with an inkjet printer. With an inkjet you have to use Transparency Film rather than paper and print on the smooth side. Also, you don't wet down the clay but simply place the printed transparency onto your prepped clay and press it gently but firmly for a moment. One nice thing about using transparency paper is you can see exactly what the image will look like before you press it on-- because the paper is transparent! Also, you don't have to worry about it being reversed because it's not. It's the exact image. One tip: When rubbing, be sure not to let the transparency shift. You can find transparency film anywhere printing products are sold. A set of 20 sheets costs between $6-10 USD.
This is great if you have a laser printer. I, however, have an inkjet printer. The process is a little different and you do have to buy one specialty item: Transparency paper. With an inkjet it's better to use Transparency Film rather than paper and print on the smooth side. (If you use the rough side, it won't transfer; that's because the rough is meant to retain the image.) Also, you don't wet down the clay but simply place the printed transparency onto your prepped clay and press it gently but firmly for a moment. One nice thing about using transparency paper is you can see exactly what the image will look like before you press it on-- because the paper is transparent! Also, you don't have to worry about it being reversed because it's not. It's the exact image. One tip: When rubbing, be sure not to let the transparency shift. You can find transparency film anywhere printing products are sold. A set of 20 sheets costs between $6-10 USD. This is a great way to make truly personalized items for gifts. You can take a picture of a friend or family members' house or pet or even themselves and transfer that onto coasters or hot plates. Or anything you can make-- a vase, a pencil holder. You name it.
These are adorable! If I wanted to add a bit of subtle color, what would you recommend? Acrylic or watercolor after they have been baked (but before being sealed)? Thanks for the idea! I have my first grandchild's baby shower next month and these could be cute on the tables.
that came out really pretty. Did you every try painting the images after before sealing it? I wonder how that would work. It's such a simple project yet so cute. I think they would be perfect tags for gifts even printing the person's name onto the tag. TFS.
You can easily do transfers like this with inkjet by printing on transparency sheets. I remember seeing a tutorial a while back and tried it out. I got great results! I can't remember who made the tutorial though. 😊❤
Im going to try this method with coloured images to see how it looks😊
Wonderful!
When using an inkjet printer, have you tried to set print quality to best? I know it is darker on paper, so I'm thinking it might transfer better for the clay.
Haven’t tried that
The process is a little different with an inkjet printer. With an inkjet you have to use Transparency Film rather than paper and print on the smooth side. Also, you don't wet down the clay but simply place the printed transparency onto your prepped clay and press it gently but firmly for a moment. One nice thing about using transparency paper is you can see exactly what the image will look like before you press it on-- because the paper is transparent! Also, you don't have to worry about it being reversed because it's not. It's the exact image. One tip: When rubbing, be sure not to let the transparency shift. You can find transparency film anywhere printing products are sold. A set of 20 sheets costs between $6-10 USD.
Thank you. Something helpful and easy to do.
Glad it was helpful!
Love this idea,thanks for sharing!🤗💜☃️
You are so welcome!
@@OurUpcycledLife 💜☃️
Love these. Great tutorial. Thanks for sharing 😊
You are so welcome!
Beautiful! Would make great gift tags😊
I think so too!
That's pretty cool!!! 💕🥰💕
Thanks! 😊
Loved how easy it looked. Can't wait to try.
Hope you enjoy
This is great if you have a laser printer. I, however, have an inkjet printer. The process is a little different and you do have to buy one specialty item: Transparency paper.
With an inkjet it's better to use Transparency Film rather than paper and print on the smooth side. (If you use the rough side, it won't transfer; that's because the rough is meant to retain the image.) Also, you don't wet down the clay but simply place the printed transparency onto your prepped clay and press it gently but firmly for a moment. One nice thing about using transparency paper is you can see exactly what the image will look like before you press it on-- because the paper is transparent! Also, you don't have to worry about it being reversed because it's not. It's the exact image. One tip: When rubbing, be sure not to let the transparency shift. You can find transparency film anywhere printing products are sold. A set of 20 sheets costs between $6-10 USD.
This is a great way to make truly personalized items for gifts. You can take a picture of a friend or family members' house or pet or even themselves and transfer that onto coasters or hot plates. Or anything you can make-- a vase, a pencil holder. You name it.
That is so helpful! Thank you for sharing your tip.
Great video. Have a Merry Christmas and safe New Year. ❤😊
Thank you! You too!
I love this!!!
Thanks
Super cute ❤❤❤❤, Michelle
Thanks 😊
Thank you very much for showing this video. It's very inspring. Will it work on air-dry clay as well?
No it doesn’t work as well
@@OurUpcycledLife Thanks for your answer.
These are wonderful. I imagine several ideas I would like to try using this technique.
Can you apply the transfer on thoroughly dry air dry clay?
I find it doesn’t work as well
These are adorable! If I wanted to add a bit of subtle color, what would you recommend? Acrylic or watercolor after they have been baked (but before being sealed)? Thanks for the idea! I have my first grandchild's baby shower next month and these could be cute on the tables.
I like acrylic after dried 🌸
This is a silly question, do you think you could use cut outs from magazines and transfer them?
Good question, not a silly one. Thanks for asking!
No silly questions ever… you could give it a go but I don’t think it would work
that came out really pretty. Did you every try painting the images after before sealing it? I wonder how that would work. It's such a simple project yet so cute. I think they would be perfect tags for gifts even printing the person's name onto the tag. TFS.
That's a great idea!
Love these
Thanks
❤❤ LOVE HOW EASY AND PRETTY THEY ARE❤❤ 🥀🥀🥀
Thanks
You just answered my question in the video☺️
Terrific! TYFS❤
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.
Hola según entiendo las imágenes están impresas a láser y lo que echar para transferir es simplemente ahora?
Agua
Does it work with inkjet printers?
You can easily do transfers like this with inkjet by printing on transparency sheets. I remember seeing a tutorial a while back and tried it out. I got great results! I can't remember who made the tutorial though. 😊❤
Can you use Air Dry Molding Clay?
I don’t find this works well on air dry clay
Thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Will it transfer a photo?
If photocopy on laser printer
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I bet using the plastic wrap also prevents the cookie cutter from sticking to the clay as much...?
Can these be used outdoors? I'd like to make some garden markers.
No would not stand up in elements
Nail polish remover works the best you don't have to wait to dry and print is darker.
How to do?
Yes. How do you do that technique?
I have not been able to get it to work unfortunately
@cynthiaswank6678 how ?
have you ever tried this with a homemade clay?
Doesn’t work well
I wonder if newspaper ink would transfer…just like silly putty 🤔🤷🏻♀️🤔
Maybe