Gel TransfersThis is a classic and low-tech method for transferring images and it requires minimal materials. In Chapter 2, this technique is referenced in both New From Old and Dreamy.

1 Apply soft gloss gel to the surface you are going to

transfer to.2 Lightly spray the laser or toner

print of your image with water. 3 While both are still wet, place the image face down onto the

surface and rub all over to ensure adequate adhesion. Be careful not to get gel on the back of the image you are transferring. Allow to dry overnight.

4 Mist the back of the transfer-ring image with water. 5 Rub off the paper. A piece of

brown craft paper is especially helpful in removing those last bits of paper

6 You can also apply gentle pressure with your fingers to

remove the paper backing from your transferred image.

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Gel Transfers

TIPS• Youmaygetsomesmearingwhenusinganinkjetprintertomakeageltransfer.Ifyouonlyhaveaccesstoaninkjetprinterand you absolutely have to try this right now, spray the printout first with a workable fixative. You may have to spray several times for best results.

• Ifyoudon’tapplythegelonperfectly,yourtransfercanbemorerandom—whichisn’tnecessarilyabadthing!

• Yourtransfershouldbemoist—notwet.Ifitiswet,youcouldend up with unwanted wrinkles. But, again, those wrinkles could add a bit more visual interest, too.

• Ifyoustillhaveabitofpaperresidueonyourtransfer,useadamp brush with polymer medium to coat the surface. When dry, this will make the residue more transparent.

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