Transfer method #1

[dlilazteca]

I would like to share one of the many transfer methods to get your design moved from one location to another I learned this from Master engraver Weldon Lister great guy great instructor make sure to look him up if you're interested in taking a class. video is currently uploading to YouTube, will post a link video is private and the link is only viewable from here on The Forum hopefully we can move this over to the stickies.

https://youtu.be/EdyfVAhEntA



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[highveldt]

I like it. How does Weldon do a mirror image transfer with this method?

Steve

 

[Pecanman]

That's and easy cool transfer method.

 

[monk]

carlos: a great technique. i used the sirchie ink, but found it to be more of a pain, less of a useful thing. the talcum powder thingy will surely come in handy as i have to do 7 bracelets with the same design. i'll definetely try that. i know quite a few would love to see the way weldon taught you to do the mirror image transfer. i think i'll try dusting the powder, rather than using a brush. tyvm fo sharing this!!

 

[Chujybear]

exellent.
works great

 

[FANCYGUN]

Carlos
If you ink in one of the engraved images you have on either side of you ink transfer it will help you index the transfer onto the new surface. Just line it up with the engraving you already have. I also use a larger brush to apply the talc. Just faster and easier.It dries the ink really good

 

[John C]

Thank you very much for sharing this video.

 

[John B.]

I like it. How does Weldon do a mirror image transfer with this method?

Steve

I don't know how Weldon would do it, maybe he will answer. I'm sure he has great methods
But until then here is how it can be done in several ways.
One is touching the sticky side of the tape to another piece of tape taped down to the bench with the sticky side up.
A whisper touch of an oily finger to tape on the bench helps with a clear transfer and separation of the two tapes
It takes a little practice and you must keep hold of one end of the original tape when you touch them together.
Apply the tape to your project, lightly burnish and apply powder or corn starch.
Corn starch works better than talc powder and is non-toxic.
The other easy way is to tape down the original image to a flat surface with the sticky side up.
Take a clean piece of transparency film, again with a whisper wipe of oil and lightly meet them face to face.
Apply the transfer film to your project, lightly burnish the back, apply powder or corn starch.
Yet another way, if you have a laser printer is just to put another piece of tape, sticky to sticky over your original lift.
Print it on paper any side you need on your laser printer and transfer it using the acetone method.
Save the two sided tape original for future use.
You can also use this original and method to print your image in either direction onto a transparency sheet using an inkjet printer for transfer by the Transfer Magic method.

 

[DevilDog]

Carlos,

Thanks for taking the time to post this video. You did a good job explaining, and your daughter did an excellent job working the camera. Thanks again to both you.

 

[Darrell]

awesome.......... he used the word "masking Tape" I think he meant cellophane tape, masking tape is a whole different animal.

 

[monk]

Carlos
If you ink in one of the engraved images you have on either side of you ink transfer it will help you index the transfer onto the new surface. Just line it up with the engraving you already have. I also use a larger brush to apply the talc. Just faster and easier.It dries the ink really good

do you powder it right away, or wait awhile? carlos seemed to apply the powder right away.

 

[Brian Marshall]

Read the MSDS on talc. Safer materials exist.

B.

 

[FANCYGUN]

Monk i brush it in right away the ink dries instantly

 

[dlilazteca]

Carlos
If you ink in one of the engraved images you have on either side of you ink transfer it will help you index the transfer onto the new surface. Just line it up with the engraving you already have. I also use a larger brush to apply the talc. Just faster and easier.It dries the ink really good

Good idea ive used that technique in the past when i used to make decals, thanks for reminding me, but wouldn't have worked here, diffrent size layout on the other engraved areas

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[dlilazteca]

I don't know how Weldon would do it, maybe he will answer. I'm sure he has great methods
But until then here is how it can be done in several ways.
One is touching the sticky side of the tape to another piece of tape taped down to the bench with the sticky side up.
A whisper touch of an oily finger to tape on the bench helps with a clear transfer and separation of the two tapes
It takes a little practice and you must keep hold of one end of the original tape when you touch them together.
Apply the tape to your project, lightly burnish and apply powder or corn starch.
Corn starch works better than talc powder and is non-toxic.
The other easy way is to tape down the original image to a flat surface with the sticky side up.
Take a clean piece of transparency film, again with a whisper wipe of oil and lightly meet them face to face.
Apply the transfer film to your project, lightly burnish the back, apply powder or corn starch.
Yet another way, if you have a laser printer is just to put another piece of tape, sticky to sticky over your original lift.
Print it on paper any side you need on your laser printer and transfer it using the acetone method.
Save the two sided tape original for future use.
You can also use this original and method to print your image in either direction onto a transparency sheet using an inkjet printer for transfer by the Transfer Magic method.

Exactly how its mirrored, with the tape on tape, does take practice to get it right.

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[monk]

ok, john b.. i'll be up all night fiddling with this. i have found the mirror image way with tape to be hit or miss. your idea may just be the ticket. tyvm

 

[John B.]

ok, john b.. i'll be up all night fiddling with this. i have found the mirror image way with tape to be hit or miss. your idea may just be the ticket. tyvm

Hi Monk, whatever you do get some sleep tonight and save your strength to attack a turkey tomorrow.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

 

[highveldt]

John B.

The reverse image has been a hit and miss with me as well. However, I have a tube of the fingerprint ink on the way to me and I will see if that type ink works better.

Carlos; Thanks for posting the method video.

Steve

 

[John B.]

highveldt.
Thanks for the comment. I use Speedball Oil Base Printer's Ink. Most fingerprint inks work OK too.

 

[sam]

John B, you are a blessing to this forum. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us. I always learn something new from you!