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How to Transfer an Image using a technique with acrylic paint

January 23, 2019 by Stefanie Girard

Image transfer techniques can be used to transfer an image from one surface to another, and they can be a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your projects. One image transfer technique that is similar to silk screening is image transfer with acrylic paint.  

Here are some more detailed instructions to help guide you.

To do this, you’ll need a printed image, some acrylic paint, and a surface to transfer the image onto (such as canvas, wood, or paper). You’ll also need a brayer or roller to apply the paint and a scraper or credit card to smooth out the paint and remove any excess.

Here’s a general outline of the process:

Apply a thin layer of acrylic paint onto a surface, card stock, wood etc.  This will form the background for your image, If you are using a black and white photo then the white paper will remove and reveal the background, leaving behind the black image. 

Next place the image onto the paint. Image side up. 

Allow the paint and image to dry completely.

Once the paint is dry, gently peel the surface away from the image. The image should now be transferred to the surface.

This image transfer technique is similar to silk screening in that it involves applying paint to an image and then transferring the image onto another surface. However, unlike silk screening, this technique can be done with just a few basic supplies and does not require a special screen or press.

You can see the original tutorial here with lots of photos to guide you: tutorial on image transfer with acrylic paint.

I bet you could make a cool set in all different colors of paint with the same image and it would look like an Andy Warhol.

If you are also looking for Andy Warhol resources, then check these Andy Warhol books out.

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