This is probably the best video on photo transfers I've seen. Some I've watched are difficult for me to watch all the way through with all the uhh ummm yacking.
It must be a Wis thing because over half way through your video I was thinking it was the probably the best one I've seen ~ and I just watched a boat load of them, even the music was great and the pictures were also very nice-- then I noticed your mug, checked your name, and realized I understand midwest intuitively LOL Thanks for sharing this, it looks great.
Thank you! I like your video because it fast and you don't talk! you write everything down! I hate to listen to people talking and not doing anything or just showing me all the steps in a slow motion. Thank you
Use a photo copier as I've read they are laserjet printers A gel medium to transfer the photo - mirror image to correct it or for letters to appear correct rather than backwards Mod Podge to seal it -- an alternative is Elmers glue mixed with water 1:1 ratio (***taken tips from RU-vid and Pinterest) Amazon, eBay or your local hobby store carries these items
Good video - loved how quick and detailed it was for a demo. Music was great. ModPodge is good for simple crafts and obviously works here too. I love Liquitex Gloss Varnish instead. Bit pricey but if its something I really like and want to keep or sell it does a better job of not streaking, it's UV resistant, and works on multi purpose products.
thank you so much for this. in other videos people go on and on about this process like it's brain surgery, it takes forever and they get sidetracked talking about their kids' recitals and stuff. All I wanted to know was how to do it. That's what I got from your under - 5 - minutes video. Someone needs to give you a medal! I appreciate you.
Monica Maria I agree! I must have watched 5 videos today where it took at least 5 mins of people begging for subscribes, this and that before they got to the point of the video. So frustrating. I think we all know about that subscribe button now. This has been the first youtube video I've watched in a long time that I didn't feel like I was watching the HSN.
I agree!! I watch a ton of Acrylic Paint Pouring videos, and half of them go on & on for 20 minutes, begging for subs & support before even mixing the paints. This video was as easy as 1...2...3.❤
I just bought a bottle of mod podge....because it was on sale and in the art section of the store. Not what I thought it was for lol. Going to try this though. What kind of paper is that? Can you use a regular photo? Excellent music too. Most of the music on these videos suck😊
Hi, PackerDi! I have a couple of quick questions: Are the “scratches” that appear, on the face of the finished product, from non-removed paper residue, or, from air-bubbles not removed between the photo and the gel-medium? Also, did you bring your printed “laser printed photo” into Office Depot, or, did you bring in a CD with your pix on it? Can they print up to any size? Thank you, for that great and SUPER FAST, cool tutorial! EXACTLY what I needed/wanted to know!!
I used the one with the yellow label. I'm not at home and not sure which finish it Is. But I know it has a yellow label. Will check when I'm home. Sorry I can't help more right now.
Thanks for the video! It took me awhile to notice that it's backwards once it's transferred. Gonna have to flip the photo on my computer if I want it to be right haha
Same thing happens to me, If you wet the image before placing it on the canvas you tend to end up with plain canvas but putting it on dry, I tend to find the image isn't great. Not sure what paper to use though,
I really wana do this but I get paranoid when the back says it contains a chemical that is known to the state of California to cause cancer. Do you know anything about that? Or is just if ingested?
Thanks. But couldn't see the names of the materials used. Actually, I wanted to transfer certain images on canvas to paint them with acrylic paint or oil. Since, I DON'T. know how to draw. Thanks for your input.
I've only ever tried and seen this technique done with mat gel medium. It can be used as an adhesive but it is actually an acrylic base that you can add paint to, among other things. :-)
Hi i was wondering if you have to reverse print the photos to put on the canvas? or can you just print it off regular and do it and it will turn out the same?
Miriam B I used Golden Matt Soft Gel Medium to transfer the image. From what I know, it's the best product to use and I haven't tried any other type of adhesive or even a different brand of Soft Gel Medium. I got mine at Dick Blicks and any good art supply store should have it. I do not know if Hobby Lobby or Michaels carries it, but it would be worth it to go see. Especially since you can use a coupon there. :-)
Michael’s now carries “Golden” brand name. And, any art supply store will have it; any place that carries “Liquitex” Artists Acrylics will carry Golden and Liquitex gel mediums.
