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How To use cling wrap to Transfer an image

January 20, 2020 by Stefanie Girard

In a previous post, I shared a link that explains you to use cling wrap to add an image to fabric.

Here is one that shows how to use it to carve an image into a soft surface. I have used cling wrap to soften an impression using a cookie cutter but tracing an image and then using the cling wrap as a drawing guide is cool! I bet it would work on lots of surfaces.

Pop on over to the blog Ceramics Monthly for more about cling wrap embossing and image transfer.

Cling wrap embossing is a fun and easy technique for transferring images and adding a personal touch to your crafts and DIY projects. With just a few simple supplies, you can create unique and eye-catching designs for a variety of surfaces.

One of the best things about cling wrap embossing is that it’s so versatile. You can use any image or design you like, whether it’s a photo, illustration, or text, and you can transfer it onto almost any surface, including paper, wood, fabric, and more. The clear plastic wrap creates a raised, textured effect, which adds depth and dimension to your projects.

Here’s a step-by-step guide for how to do cling wrap embossing:

Gather your supplies: You’ll need a printed image, some clear plastic wrap, and a tool with a smooth, hard surface (such as a rolling pin or brayer).

Place the image face down: Find a clean, flat surface to work on, and place your printed image face down.

Lay the plastic wrap over the image: Make sure the plastic wrap is smooth and wrinkle-free, and carefully lay it over the top of the image.

Press down with the tool: Using your rolling pin or brayer, apply even pressure to the entire surface of the plastic wrap. You may need to apply a little more pressure to certain areas, depending on the size of your tool and the surface you’re working on.

Remove the wrap: Once you’ve applied enough pressure, you should be able to lift the plastic wrap from the surface and see the image transferred onto the wrap.

Now that you’ve got the hang of cling wrap embossing, you can experiment with different images, colors, and surfaces to create unique and personalized projects. You can also try combining this technique with other image transfer methods, such as heat or water, to create even more interesting and varied effects.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, cling wrap embossing is a fun and rewarding technique that’s sure to inspire your creativity.

 

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45 Genius Ways to Upcycle a World Globe, That Will Spin You Right Out

Let’s be honest — there’s something magical about an old globe. Maybe it’s the promise of adventure, the feeling that anything is possible, or just that vintage charm that instantly makes a room feel more interesting. Whatever it is, globes are one of those items that are hard to pass up at a thrift store, even if you have absolutely no idea what you’re going to do with them.

I’ll be the first to admit it — I have a bit of a globe problem. Over the years, I’ve collected more than a few, ranging from nearly pristine to completely beat-up relics with peeling paper and outdated country names. I even found one once that didn’t have Antarctica on it at all. I’m not saying that makes it rare and collectible, but it definitely makes it interesting.

Eventually, the stack of globes started taking over a corner of my craft room, and it hit me — I either needed to start getting creative with them or prepare for a feature on a hoarder reality show. Naturally, the creative route won.

If you’re like me and you’ve got an old globe or two lying around, or you just can’t resist picking one up when you spot it for a few dollars, this post is for you. There are so many clever and beautiful ways to upcycle a globe, from simple crafts you can do in an afternoon to statement pieces that will totally transform your home décor.

Some ideas are as easy as adding a little paint or turning half a globe into a bowl. Others involve a bit more work, like rewiring it into a stunning lamp or cutting it apart for a series of wall art pieces. But no matter your skill level or style, there’s something on this list to spark your creativity.

Going Globe-bowl  

Trash to Treasure DIY: Repurposed Globe Bowl

DIY Vintage Valentine Globe – American Farmhouse Style

Up-cycled Globe – LOVE Art — CraftBits.com

Ohhh So Easy Upcycled Globe Makeover

How to upcycle a children’s globe in 5 easy steps

Upcycled Globe Lamp : 5 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables 

Upcycled Thrift Store Globe – Manda Panda Projects

Upcycled & Painted Thrift Store Globe 

Unconsumption — In today’s GOOD NEWS: I salvaged a vintage globe…

Birdseeds: Let Your Light Shine 

Build a Globe Clock : 6 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables 

Peace on Earth Globe {Tutorial} | Endlessly Inspired 

Going Globe-bowl

Trash to Treasure DIY: Repurposed Globe Bowl

Patina White: i’ve got the whole world…

Trash to Treasure DIY: Repurposed Globe Bowl 

Dr-seuss-craft-quote-on-a-globe

Repurposed Globe Cloche

Upcycled Globe Art – Make:

An upcycled globe design 

Earth Day Craft: Upcycled Globe – The Papery Craftery

DIY Globe Upcycled Bank 

Eye-Candy For Travellers: Unique DIY Globe Clock – Shelterness 

Le livre d’or qui fait voyager loin

Black and Gold Globe  

DIY – TURN THAT OLD GLOBE INTO A HANGING LAMP

An old globe gets a coastal inspired make-over. 

An easy ombre globe. | The V Spot 

Upcycle a globe into a DIY gift anyone will love

Make a ribbon covered globe for Halloween. | The V Spot 

He’s Got the Whole World In His Room – Bower Power 

Scary Places chalkboard Halloween globe (huh….?) | The V Spot

Revamp an Old Globe : 7 Steps (with Pictures) – Instructables 

Cassie Stephens: DIY: How to Recycle an Old Globe!

How to create a light fixture from a vintage world globe | Debis Design Diary 

Refinish an Old Globe with Chalk Paint – Simple Practical Beautiful 

Sheet Music Globe – Cutesy Crafts

Easy Peasy Upcycled Globe

Oh, The Places We’ll Go: A Travel-Fund DIY – Radmegan 

DIY {half} globe light fixture cover

Small World Decoupage Globe (Vintage Disneyland Room) – Persia Lou 

How to Make a Globe Pendant Light | Upcycle That

What I love most about these projects is that they are not just about recycling. They are about breathing new life into something that has already traveled the world in its own way. Each scratch and faded border tells a story, and now you get to add your own chapter.

You also do not need a perfect globe for most of these projects. In fact, the more worn and battered it is, the better. It adds character and charm that a brand new globe could never offer. Plus, if you are going to cut, paint, or drill into it, it feels a little less painful when it’s already on its last legs.

Whether you are after a quick afternoon project or a more ambitious weekend DIY, this list of 45 ways to upcycle a world globe will have you seeing the world in a whole new way — literally.

So next time you spot a lonely old globe at a garage sale, thrift shop, or hiding in your grandparents’ attic, grab it. With just a little imagination and a few basic supplies, you can turn it into something beautiful, useful, and totally unique.

And if you do try one of these ideas, I would love to hear about it. There is nothing better than seeing how everyone puts their own spin on a classic craft idea.

Get ready to upcycle and let your creativity take flight — the world is waiting.

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