http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/imagefabric.html
Printing onto Fabric
One of the easiest methods of transferring images to fabric is the freezer paper method.
This is how you do it, cut a piece of freezer paper the same size as your printer paper, also cut a piece of fine cotton fabric the same size and make sure there are no threads hanging to catch in your printer.
Then iron the cotton fabric to the shiny side of the freezer paper and put one sheet at a time into your printer, sometimes it curls so l have a stick just to hold it back as its feeding through.
You can also print text this way as well, when it feels dry , just place a piece of parchment paper over it and iron with a hot iron setting and this will set the colours.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Inkjet Transfer Stamping
Inkjet Transfer Stamping
http://craftchi.com/blog/?p=729
Have you ever wanted to make a rubber stamp from a digital image or text?
http://craftchi.com/blog/?p=729
Have you ever wanted to make a rubber stamp from a digital image or text?
Transfer images with these products
http://www.blockheadstamps.com/ink_transfer.html
TRANSFER MEDIUMS
Stewart Superior Transfer Ink, JudiKins Tranz It Transfer Gel, Omni Gel
Adding items to the cart will not automatcially take you to the shopping cart.
Click the "View Cart" button if you wish to verify the items in your cart.
TRANSFER INK SPRAY
Transfer Ink!™ will transfer stamped or standard inkjet printed images to most types of paper, and many other porous surfaces. Creates an immediate vintage appearance. Soft and dreamy images are immediately created on cards, journals, scrapbooks, canvas, tag art, dolls and many other porous surfaces. Easy, fun and quick to use. Non-hazardous ASTM- D4236 Approved Acid Free.
DIRECTIONS: Stamp an image using India Ink Black™, Memories™ Black or the new Palette Hybrid™ Noir or use a standard inkjet printout on standard paper. Position the image face down on the surface you are transferring onto. Secure it in place and spritz with the Transfer Ink!™ Wet the back of the image evenly. Using a brayer, a cosmetic sponge or cottonball gently rub and dab the back of the image with even pressure. Lift up a corner to see if the image has transferred satisfactorily. Add more fluid and rub if needed. Remove the master which can be used for another transfer. Allow the transfer to dry and then color may be added if desired.
Transfer Ink
Add to Cart
$5.49
Tranz It Transfer medium
Tranz It Transfer Medium
Tranz It will transfer printed images onto a variety of surfaces. It can be used on metal, plastick, clay, wood, paper, fabric and more. Tranz It makes the perfect tool for personalizing gifts and trinkets.
This creates clear and detailed transfers, unlike the Transfer Ink Spray. Using an inkjet printer, print onto inkjet transparencies (available at office supply stores) and let the ink dry. Spread a thin layer of Tranz It onto the transparency, place wet transfer medium face down to the surface to which you want to transfer the image onto and burnish with a popsicle stick. You may choose to seal this into paper using JudiKins MicroGlaze.
I have also played around with printing onto matte coated paper and it also provides interesting effects. The colors transfer to a more muted result than with transparencies.
Tranz It
Add to Cart
$13.50
Omni gel
Omni Gel Transfer Medium
Omni-Gel is a true "transfer medium". It can also be used to emphasize the brush strokes with oil painting effects, making photo print look like an original painting. Flexible when dry, acid free, and can be used as glue.
Note: This product is ruined if it reaches very cold temperatures. We ship from Upstate NY. When it is too cold here, we can hold orders with this item until we get a couple warmer days, but if you live in a cold area in a different region, we don't suggest ordering this product in the winter.
Add to Cart
$8.99
TRANSFER MEDIUMS
Stewart Superior Transfer Ink, JudiKins Tranz It Transfer Gel, Omni Gel
Adding items to the cart will not automatcially take you to the shopping cart.
Click the "View Cart" button if you wish to verify the items in your cart.
TRANSFER INK SPRAY
Transfer Ink!™ will transfer stamped or standard inkjet printed images to most types of paper, and many other porous surfaces. Creates an immediate vintage appearance. Soft and dreamy images are immediately created on cards, journals, scrapbooks, canvas, tag art, dolls and many other porous surfaces. Easy, fun and quick to use. Non-hazardous ASTM- D4236 Approved Acid Free.
DIRECTIONS: Stamp an image using India Ink Black™, Memories™ Black or the new Palette Hybrid™ Noir or use a standard inkjet printout on standard paper. Position the image face down on the surface you are transferring onto. Secure it in place and spritz with the Transfer Ink!™ Wet the back of the image evenly. Using a brayer, a cosmetic sponge or cottonball gently rub and dab the back of the image with even pressure. Lift up a corner to see if the image has transferred satisfactorily. Add more fluid and rub if needed. Remove the master which can be used for another transfer. Allow the transfer to dry and then color may be added if desired.
Transfer Ink
Add to Cart
$5.49
Tranz It Transfer medium
Tranz It Transfer Medium
Tranz It will transfer printed images onto a variety of surfaces. It can be used on metal, plastick, clay, wood, paper, fabric and more. Tranz It makes the perfect tool for personalizing gifts and trinkets.
This creates clear and detailed transfers, unlike the Transfer Ink Spray. Using an inkjet printer, print onto inkjet transparencies (available at office supply stores) and let the ink dry. Spread a thin layer of Tranz It onto the transparency, place wet transfer medium face down to the surface to which you want to transfer the image onto and burnish with a popsicle stick. You may choose to seal this into paper using JudiKins MicroGlaze.
I have also played around with printing onto matte coated paper and it also provides interesting effects. The colors transfer to a more muted result than with transparencies.
Tranz It
Add to Cart
$13.50
Omni gel
Omni Gel Transfer Medium
Omni-Gel is a true "transfer medium". It can also be used to emphasize the brush strokes with oil painting effects, making photo print look like an original painting. Flexible when dry, acid free, and can be used as glue.
Note: This product is ruined if it reaches very cold temperatures. We ship from Upstate NY. When it is too cold here, we can hold orders with this item until we get a couple warmer days, but if you live in a cold area in a different region, we don't suggest ordering this product in the winter.
Add to Cart
$8.99
Thursday, September 4, 2008
The Internet Sacred Text Archive
The Internet Sacred Text Archive
Welcome to the largest freely available archive of online books about religion, mythology, folklore and the esoteric on the Internet. The site is dedicated to religious tolerance and scholarship, and has the largest readership of any similar site on the web.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm
Welcome to the largest freely available archive of online books about religion, mythology, folklore and the esoteric on the Internet. The site is dedicated to religious tolerance and scholarship, and has the largest readership of any similar site on the web.
http://www.sacred-texts.com/index.htm
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Patterns
Books on the Celtic Tree of Life
Celtic-Tree-of-Life-MeehanFor those of you who are fascinated by the artistic quality of the Celtic Tree of Life, I highly recommend Aidan Meehan's book, Celtic Design: The Tree of Life. It's a good guide for anyone who wishes to understand the meanings in the design of the Celtic Tree of Life symbol. If you are already experienced in Celtic art, this book will help you create your own designs. But the Tree of Life is too complex a design for the novice Celtic artist. It is not a good starting point in creating your own Celtic designs.
Celtic-Tree-MysteriesCeltic Tree Mysteries, by Steve Blamires, offers a comprehensive look at the mystery surrounding the Celtic Tree of Life, with powerful insights as well as clarification of many often misunderstood aspects of the theories. After reading this book, you will understand the physical, mental, and spiritual lessons of each of the sacred 20 trees and be able to start incorporating that wisdom in your own life. You can read this book again and again and always gain fresh insights and deeper wisdom to live a better, more enlightened life.
Celtic-Tree-OracleThe Celtic Tree Oracle is a great resource for learning how to use wisdom of the Celtic Oracle in your daily life. Based upon the ancient divination system, this modern version presents clear insight into the meaning and history of sacred Celtic trees. The gift-quality package includes a book explaining each of the 25 cards as well as instructions for using them. The authors of the book explain how each card's meaning is connected to the history of its corresponding tree.
For a more detailed look at the meaning of the Celtic tree of life, there is no better resource than Mara Freeman.
Kindling-Celtic-SpiritShe has made it her life's work to study Celtic spirituality and holds degrees in Literature, Education and Psychology.
Mara Freeman is the author of Kindling the Celtic Spirit, which is highly regarded by critics and readers alike as the definitive source for understanding Celtic spirituality and how it can be applied in modern life. Rather than being shallow and fluffy, as so much literature about Celtic spirituality is out there today, she brings academic authority to the subject, yet writes with honesty and clarity.
Celtic Symbols Gallery
http://www.fantasy-ireland.com/Celtic-symbols.html
http://esr.earlham.edu/images/celtic_circle_clr.jpg
http://images.google.com/images?ndsp=21&um=1&hl=en&q=celtic+circle+of+life&start=42&sa=N
Celtic-Tree-of-Life-MeehanFor those of you who are fascinated by the artistic quality of the Celtic Tree of Life, I highly recommend Aidan Meehan's book, Celtic Design: The Tree of Life. It's a good guide for anyone who wishes to understand the meanings in the design of the Celtic Tree of Life symbol. If you are already experienced in Celtic art, this book will help you create your own designs. But the Tree of Life is too complex a design for the novice Celtic artist. It is not a good starting point in creating your own Celtic designs.
Celtic-Tree-MysteriesCeltic Tree Mysteries, by Steve Blamires, offers a comprehensive look at the mystery surrounding the Celtic Tree of Life, with powerful insights as well as clarification of many often misunderstood aspects of the theories. After reading this book, you will understand the physical, mental, and spiritual lessons of each of the sacred 20 trees and be able to start incorporating that wisdom in your own life. You can read this book again and again and always gain fresh insights and deeper wisdom to live a better, more enlightened life.
Celtic-Tree-OracleThe Celtic Tree Oracle is a great resource for learning how to use wisdom of the Celtic Oracle in your daily life. Based upon the ancient divination system, this modern version presents clear insight into the meaning and history of sacred Celtic trees. The gift-quality package includes a book explaining each of the 25 cards as well as instructions for using them. The authors of the book explain how each card's meaning is connected to the history of its corresponding tree.
For a more detailed look at the meaning of the Celtic tree of life, there is no better resource than Mara Freeman.
Kindling-Celtic-SpiritShe has made it her life's work to study Celtic spirituality and holds degrees in Literature, Education and Psychology.
Mara Freeman is the author of Kindling the Celtic Spirit, which is highly regarded by critics and readers alike as the definitive source for understanding Celtic spirituality and how it can be applied in modern life. Rather than being shallow and fluffy, as so much literature about Celtic spirituality is out there today, she brings academic authority to the subject, yet writes with honesty and clarity.
Celtic Symbols Gallery
http://www.fantasy-ireland.com/Celtic-symbols.html
http://esr.earlham.edu/images/celtic_circle_clr.jpg
http://images.google.com/images?ndsp=21&um=1&hl=en&q=celtic+circle+of+life&start=42&sa=N
Art - Paintstik on Fabric
Relief Printing
Practice Relief Printing (printing plate, inking plate, embossing, & color print registration)
Rubbing Plates:
Roylco 5615: Nature Stencil Set
Birds of the World Rubbing Plates
http://www.nature-watch.com/cgi-bin/naturewatch/422q.html#
Flower Rubbing Plates
http://www.nature-watch.com/cgi-bin/naturewatch/422u.html
10 - 12 different rubbing plate sets
http://www.acornnaturalists.com/store/Rubbing-Plate-Kits-C134.aspx
FISKARS Mini ShapeBoss Starter Set
Glue Marker
FISKARS Texture Plates
FISKARS ShapeBoss Embossing System
RANGER Embossing Pens
Ranger Embossing Pens contain a specially formulated ink that stays wet on paper, providing the "tack" needed to attract and retain embossing powders until they are cured with heat. These pens are perfect for scrapbooking, rubber stamping, paper crafting...even altered arts!
Use Embossing Pens for writing titles, sayings, names, outlining,
Create Your Own Rubbing Plates
http://www.fibreandstitch.com/pdf/bagdyeing.pdf
Bristol board (also referred to as Bristol paper) is a heavyweight paper used for technical drawing, illustration, and other two-dimensional art forms. Its basic size is 22.5" x 28.5" and its bulk thickness is .006 inches or higher[1]. Bristol board is rated by the number of plys it contains.
The original bristol board was made in Bristol, England and was a pasted board made of paper containing rags.
Bristol board provides two working surfaces, front and back. This quality separates it from illustration board, which has only a front working surface. The surface texture can vary for different applications, including a smooth plate finish and a medium vellum. Artists working with friction-based media, such as crayon, chalks, or charcoal would use a rougher texture. Smooth finishes are generally more suited to other types of media, such as inks.
Bristol paper is also used for paperback book or catalog covers, file folders, tags, and tickets. Engravers or Wedding bristol paper may be used for formal engraved wedding invitations.
http://www.vikingtacoma.com/Celtic%20Nov%202006.jpg
Mulberry Paper
Article
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/14/arts/design/14chun.html
http://www.scrapbookingbydesign.co.nz/theshoppe/index.php?manufacturers_id=69
http://images.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&q=fabric+paint&btnG=Search+Images
Practice Relief Printing (printing plate, inking plate, embossing, & color print registration)
Rubbing Plates:
Roylco 5615: Nature Stencil Set
Birds of the World Rubbing Plates
http://www.nature-watch.com/cgi-bin/naturewatch/422q.html#
Flower Rubbing Plates
http://www.nature-watch.com/cgi-bin/naturewatch/422u.html
10 - 12 different rubbing plate sets
http://www.acornnaturalists.com/store/Rubbing-Plate-Kits-C134.aspx
FISKARS Mini ShapeBoss Starter Set
Glue Marker
FISKARS Texture Plates
FISKARS ShapeBoss Embossing System
RANGER Embossing Pens
Ranger Embossing Pens contain a specially formulated ink that stays wet on paper, providing the "tack" needed to attract and retain embossing powders until they are cured with heat. These pens are perfect for scrapbooking, rubber stamping, paper crafting...even altered arts!
Use Embossing Pens for writing titles, sayings, names, outlining,
Create Your Own Rubbing Plates
- Take cooked or soaked spaghetti, form it into interesting shapes, dry it, then glue it to cardboard to make a rubbing plate. I think it may have had something to do with not wanting to buy pre-fab rubbing plates at the store because I want my stuff to look "different".
- Artist-created rubbing plates include cardstock with washers attached and foam core cut to desired shapes.
- Chenille or pipe cleaners glued to foam core
- Florists wire glued to foam core
- Use stencils to draw patterns, cut out the patterns in cardboard and glue cutouts onto foam core.
- Print designs on heavy paper. Glue items onto the design.
- Low cost stings of beads - glue to foam core for interesting pattern.
- Make your own rubbing plates with a piece of acetate (overhead projector sheets) and mailbox letters. Place letters or numbers on acetate and use "naked crayons" (without the wrappers) to make a rubbing.
- http://www.fibreandstitch.com/pdf/rub_plate.pdf
http://www.fibreandstitch.com/pdf/bagdyeing.pdf
Bristol board (also referred to as Bristol paper) is a heavyweight paper used for technical drawing, illustration, and other two-dimensional art forms. Its basic size is 22.5" x 28.5" and its bulk thickness is .006 inches or higher[1]. Bristol board is rated by the number of plys it contains.
The original bristol board was made in Bristol, England and was a pasted board made of paper containing rags.
Bristol board provides two working surfaces, front and back. This quality separates it from illustration board, which has only a front working surface. The surface texture can vary for different applications, including a smooth plate finish and a medium vellum. Artists working with friction-based media, such as crayon, chalks, or charcoal would use a rougher texture. Smooth finishes are generally more suited to other types of media, such as inks.
Bristol paper is also used for paperback book or catalog covers, file folders, tags, and tickets. Engravers or Wedding bristol paper may be used for formal engraved wedding invitations.
http://www.vikingtacoma.com/Celtic%20Nov%202006.jpg
Mulberry Paper
Article
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/14/arts/design/14chun.html
http://www.scrapbookingbydesign.co.nz/theshoppe/index.php?manufacturers_id=69
http://images.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&q=fabric+paint&btnG=Search+Images
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