Over a year ago, I bought these little 4" x 4" canvases simply because I liked them. I can't paint so that option was out. I tried decoupaging them but wasn't satisfied. So these mini canvases have sat on my shelves collecting dust.
A few days ago, I decided to figure out how to transfer an image to canvas. Using the supplies I had in my studio...
Supplies:
- Modge Podge
- sponge brush
- 4 x 4 canvas (ready to use with archival gesso priming)
- ink jet image of a photo I took (If your image has words on it, be sure it is mirrored before printing. The text will be backwards if you don't.)
- Teflon folder
1. Liberally cover both the canvas and image with Modge Podge.
2. Place the canvas face down onto image. Using my Teflon folder (finger or popsicle stick will do), I smoothed any wrinkles.
3. Let dry (at least 30 minutes although the longer the better). Placing the canvas face down onto the image, I used a book to add additional weight.
4. This is the tricky part that I'll need to work on perfecting...once dry, wet the paper with your finger or damp cloth. This will release the ink from the paper and onto the canvas. Do not soak. Slowly remove the paper exposing the image.
5. Once the paper is removed, slowly rub off the remaining bits of paper. I found using my finger was the easiest.
6. Let dry again and then coat with Modge Podge or another finishing medium.
I was actually pleased with the result because, for the most part, it worked. While not perfect, I know that trying different techniques and mediums (gesso), in time I'll come up with something that works for me.
If you try this (or have tried this in the past), I would love to hear your tips and techniques.
So funny...I'm breaking out my mixed media supplies again after focusing on sewing for a while.
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i did something similar to this in my painting class - i took some b/w printouts from a laser printer and coated them a bazillion times with some clear acrylic matte medium. after they dried, i washed off the paper in the sink and applied the toner image to the canvas, using the acrylic medium as an adhesive. it turned out pretty cool, i have people as me all the time how it was done...
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Looks like a fun thing to try some rainy day!
ReplyDeleteThis is very cool. I've adhered B & W photographs to canvas before using Modge Podge but I had no idea you could actually transfer the image to the canvas. I'm going to have to play around with this! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCan you print your image on regular white paper or should it be cardstock?
When getting ready to tranfer the image you dampen the whole image as you peel the paper off?
That is a neat way to add an image. Thank you for
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I love those little canvasses . I used a soft kut block and printed on one of them. It looked great.
thanks for posting on my blog !! Joan
Great tutorial! Thanks...I've been needing to try something new...like you I just can't sit still with one thing - need to try lots :)
ReplyDeleteIs it possible to do without modge podge? Are there any alternatives to modge podge? Is it possible to do with elmer's or say Spray adhesives?
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ReplyDeleteYou can use Elmer's glue just as you would Mod Podge. Just water down the white glue a bit. I'm not sure about spray adhesives. My guess is that it wouldn't turn out a nice.
Thanks for asking!