Image transfer project canvas mod#

Sometimes you call tell that something is “off” if you don’t mirror them.)įor my compost bucket, I created my own label in Photoshop Elements using a chalkboard background I downloaded from PhotoBookGirl.Ĭan you believe this is what it looked like before? The yellow Caterpillar wasn’t exactly the look I was going for, so I decided to transfer right over it. (I’d recommend reversing your photos, too. When transferring images with words, be sure to print a “mirror” or reversed image so the words won’t be backwards on your finished project. But for these projects, I chose some vintage graphics from The Graphics Fairy. I plan on doing transferring some photos to canvas and fabric soon. You just need to make a photocopy or print your photo regular paper using a dry-toner printer. You can use any photo or graphic you like.

It really is easy to use, and the results are amazing.

Image transfer project canvas mod#

Mod Podge Photo Transfer works easily on a variety of surfaces, including fabric, wood, metal, canvas and glass. But those techniques definitely have their limitations, namely that you can only transfer to certain kinds of surfaces. I’ve used the wax paper transfer method, and I’ve also created napkins and tea towels using iron-on transfer paper. I have a little bit of experience with transferring images to surfaces. I’ve already decorated an enamel compost bucket for the kitchen.Īnd I made this cool wooden cutting board with a vintage livestock image from The Graphics Fairy.Īnd my pretty little lazy susan, which would be perfect for the bathroom or bedroom. I also added a few cross style stitches on the flowers.By subscribing, I consent to receiving emails. These are so easy because the cuff is ready to go all you need to do is alter it! Using fabric from some old jeans and the canvas I just cut out the circle shapes and sewed them onto the cuff, adding a button in the center of each one. When altering this particular shirt I converted it from long sleeves into short sleeves so I had the leftover shirt sleeves and decided to use those pieces to make some cuff bracelets. I recently altered a shirt which will be featured in future issue of Altered Couture. I decided to use the finished canvas in a wearable art project. Tip: If you decide to use your finished canvas pieces on a tote or similar wearable art project, it would be a great idea to paint it with Collage Pauge as this will help protect because Collage Pauge is water resistant.įinished Project Instructions for the Cuff Bracelet: Set the canvas aside to dry and then use it creatively in all your projects! Watch the video to see how simple this paper transfer technique is! Once you have rubbed off as much of the paper as possible, you will notice that some small white pieces of paper pulp will still be on the canvas so to get those off you can rub some Multi Medium Matte into the canvas to get the white pieces off. You will slowly start to see you patterned paper revealed. You will need to keep spraying the water as you go to help the paper come off. Start rubbing with your finger to peel off the top layer of paper. Fill a mini mister with water and spray the canvas piece generously. I like to use the bone folder from the Making Memories Distressing Kit. Peel the sticky of the canvas and lay the paper down (the side of the paper you want will go face down onto the sticky side). Cut the paper and a piece of canvas down to the same size. I used the Christine Adolph Winter Garden Collection. First choose a piece of patterned paper that you love. This technique is great because you can basically turn a piece of your favorite patterned paper into a piece of fabric and then create wearable art or use the canvas fabric in your mixed-media artwork. I’m a huge fan of the Claudine Hellmuth studio products by Ranger Ink and I follow Claudine’s blog so when I saw her feature this cool transfer technique I thought it would be a great idea to show our readers.