Monday, April 15, 2013

Image transferring.....it's easier than it looks!

TRANSFERRING AN IMAGE WITH GEL MEDIUM

Transfer Image using Gel Medium to Wood or Canvas via lilblueboo.com

Materials:
Golden Gel Medium – Regular (Gloss or Matte)
Canvas or wood
Photocopy (mirror image)

Transferring an Image with Gel Medium via lilblueboo.com
Apply a generous coat of gel medium to the canvas.
Transferring an Image with Gel Medium step 1 via lilblueboo.com
Place your photocopy face down on the gel and smooth gently to adhere well and remove all air bubble. 
Transferring an Image with Gel Medium step 2 via lilblueboo.com
Allow the gel to dry completely for about an hour. Then dampen the back of the photocopy with water……
Transferring an Image with Gel Medium step 3 via lilblueboo.com
……and use your fingers to rub all the paper off.
Transferring an Image with Gel Medium step 4 via lilblueboo.com
The image will be left behind! Now you can seal it, paint over it….endless possibilities!

Transferring an Image with Gel Medium step 5 via lilblueboo.com
All the supplies needed for this project can be purchased at CC Lowell!
Come on down and we will help you get started! 

CC Lowell
258 Park Ave
Worcester, MA
508-757-7713

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