Many GOLDEN products can be used for
the transfer of printed images generated from diverse
sources such as magazines and photocopies. Gel mediums
provide the perfect tool for creating transparent image
transfers.
Application Description
The transfer process requires brushing or pouring a
thin layer of acrylic medium over the image to be transferred.
After complete drying, soak the coated image in water
and then remove the paper backing of the image. This
leaves a transparent or translucent image imbedded within
the acrylic medium.
Selecting an Appropriate Gel
Medium:
We have found that the Soft Gel Gloss provides the clearest
image transfer of all the gels if the acrylic is brushed
on. To avoid brush strokes it may be necessary to pour
on a medium. Thickly pouring on mediums will lead to
crazing of the surface, making it look like a topographic
map. Pouring mediums also tends to reduce control over
the thickness of the final transfer image.
GOLDEN GAC 800, specifically formulated
to avoid crazing, is the medium of choice when pouring.
The best pouring gel medium is either Self-Leveling
Clear Gel or Clear Tar Gel. Both level out before drying.
Be careful when brushing these gels; they are less resistant
to foaming which can reduce the clarity of the transferred
image.
For ease of transfer, the minimum layer to use is 1/32
to 1/16 of an inch. A thinner layer makes it quite difficult
to handle the image without breaking.
Soaking the
Film:
Make sure the image is completely clear before soaking.
This is a good indication that the film is fairly cured.
For best results wait 2 to 3 days before soaking.
Use a lukewarm water bath for soaking the coated image,
as this will speed the process. The longer the image
sits in the water, the easier it is to remove the paper
from the back of the image. Take the image out of the
water if you see any blanching (fogging) of the image.
Three or four minutes are all that is typically required.
DO NOT soak longer than 15 minutes.
Removing the
Paper Pulp:
Remove the coated image from the water. Begin rubbing
off the paper backing and continue rubbing until all
paper is removed. Let the image drip dry until it becomes
physically dry. It is common that the acrylic used will
become milky again. This is because of the water being
re-introduced back into the film. When the film becomes
clear again, you are ready to use the transfer in artwork.
Adhering the
Transfer:
If applying onto canvas, the canvas should first be
prepared with a coat of Gesso (or some other acrylic
medium). Using Soft Gel Gloss as an adhesive, brush
onto the side of the transfer that is to be affixed
to the canvas. Quickly press the transfer against the
canvas-apply sufficient pressure to be sure of uniform
contact with the support. Allow to dry and the transfer
is complete.
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