Image transfer woes (photo now added)

[jfugina]

She is so much about the process - teaching us how to play and experiment and make the projects our own artwork. That's what I need the most help with.

You and me both Pam. There is so much that I get on a conceptual level, but when it comes to just letting loose and "playing", I just freeze. I'm hoping her free spirit is contageous, and I come out of those classes willing and able to try whatever, and not worry about whether I like it or not. I'm really excited about being in her studio now that I've seen a few videos.

[pamcook]

Since I know you all are watching for an update from me - partial success! I think I was using too much gel medium and removing the image too soon. This time I left it on too long but part of the image didn't transfer. Okay in this instance. I might be getting the hang of it!

[mpizzazz]

What and where are the videos that you are watching, Pam? I didn't see it searching on her blog.
I'd like to see what she is doing.

[Paula]

scroll down to inspiration week on her blog

http://donnadowney.typepad.com/

[mpizzazz]

Thanks, Paula, I hadn't refreshed my bookmark of her site for a few weeks so I've missed a lot.

[pamcook]

Here's the page I did tonight. The transfer was from a photo of a column - so not a lot of detail. I LOVE how it turned out. It was pretty scary looking about half way through but now I'm happy (even if I don't know what today's date is...)

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[jdrhope]

Pam, that is a great page and a great transfer too.

I just did a retry on the transfers because I couldn't remember how I did everything before. I know that there are alot of ways to do a transfer but what I did was use Golden Gel Medium (matte). I used a bone folder and only went over the back of the image about 4 or 5 times. I waited not even a minute and started pulling off the backing. My backing came off in pieces and I had to roll some of the paper off with my fingers. Here are the two that I just did. I don't have the energy to do any more tonight.

[julierealtor]

Love your page Pam...and your persistence!

Hope did you use a toner copy?

[Paula]

Pam--that turned out wonderful!!! I love the phrase, and how you did the flowers. I started doing the transfers from DD website, I find her so encouraging!!

[jdrhope]

Hope did you use a toner copy?

Yes, I have a all-in-one toner copier/printer/fax.

[pamcook]

Gorgeous transfers Hope!! I need to get some Golden gel then. I have Liquitex and it's probably the same but something I'm doing is just not right.

[ChristyB]

great transfer Hope.

Pam--love yours, the incomplete transfer adds to the whole design.

[julierealtor]

Pam, I am image transfer challenged myself! I'm waiting to see what works for you pioneer girl...

[jdrhope]

Gorgeous transfers Hope!! I need to get some Golden gel then. I have Liquitex and it's probably the same but something I'm doing is just not right.

Golden is awesome.... well worth the $$$$.

[capescrapper]

Hope your transfers came out stunning!!

And Pam, LOVE how your page turned out! Its all about the process and having fun doing it.