Squirrel2014
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Post by Squirrel2014 on Nov 6, 2016 23:45:04 GMT
Hi I'm looking around for a couple of kitchen items, ie small butter dish and sugar bowl, and just can't find anything I like so I wondered if it's possible to use PSE to create a design and print off so that it can be used as a transfer somehow. I could then, perhaps, varnish over the transfer so it didn't wear off? I wouldn't need to be putting them in hot water or dishwasher etc, of course, but might want to gently wash them at times. Has anyone any knowledge or ideas? I'd love to hear about whether this is possible. I have several 'images' that would be great on such items. Many thanks for any help, advice or ideas as to where to look etc  |
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Post by deprosq on Nov 7, 2016 11:04:58 GMT
yes it can be done. You create your design in PSE to suit what it will be going on. But then you need to print the design on appropriate transfer paper for the material you will be transferring to. When you have the printed the design you can apply it to the object using a transfer machine - a bit like applying a design to a coffee mug. You will need the appropriate equipment to print and apply the transfer or you can out source it.
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Post by cats4jan on Nov 7, 2016 13:20:35 GMT
There are some specialty papers that can be used with a regular printer - I just don't know if they are for this particular process. In the 'olden days' when I was first experimenting with the various papers out there, I got some window decals, etc.
It might be worth a trip to an office supply or art store - or ask Mr. Google.
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Post by Major Major on Nov 7, 2016 15:03:33 GMT
Or you might just do your design and then look into an outfit like cafepress.com.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 15:13:53 GMT
Hi Julie, Not knowing the material of the items you are looking at, I assumed they would be glass and took a look on the internet. There are a few methods that could be used to transfer your image onto glass (assuming it is glass), but I think the one that springs immediately to mind is using mod podge. Take a look at this site, which lists some different methods based on the material to transfer to and see if any of them will help you achieve your project. |
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Post by designbywhacky on Nov 18, 2016 9:09:31 GMT
loads of free video tutorials on putting images on all sorts of surfaces here |
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Squirrel2014
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Post by Squirrel2014 on Nov 18, 2016 20:20:27 GMT
Hi
My sincere apologies for not getting back here sooner. Things have been busy here but, at last, I think all is quietening now. Long may it last.
I appreciate all your help and suggestions. However, I have decided not to persue this idea just now although I may come back to it at a later date. Thanks for all the ideas and links. I really appreciate it all.u
Julie
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