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Deviousness `anmari has been spreading her infectious positivity throughout our community for over 6 years. Throughout this time Ana has been at the core of all things devious, passionately developing an eclectic gallery, helping organise devmeets, participating in chat events and also recently completed dedicating her time as a Community Volunteer. We are absolutely delighted to bestow the Deviousness Award for May 2013 to `anmari, congratulations! Read More
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Have you heard of acrylic medium gel? it seems like that would function the same way only cheaper than the Dylons brand.
I've heard emulsion will transfer images, as well, but I've also heard that it doesn't do it quite as well as the brand I linked. I know of acrylic gel medium, but I've never actually used it so I can't really say much about it. If it's much cheaper and easier to get a hold of, I'd definitely suggest trying that first to see if you get the result you want.
I don't remember which way I applied the gel, but I've done it both ways (on the surface and on the paper) and there is no difference in how it looks when it's finished. The gesso was more of an aesthetic choice, the image can (and has) transferred without difficulty directly to the chipboard.
Using a photocopy is recommended as well (it's also written right on the package, I believe.) It has to do with the toner used - it doesn't run, it doesn't change colour (some of the images I've done with just a print out bled purple.)
Wait a day and soak the paper with water and then rub away with your fingers. You'll go numb before you're finished, hah. Using paper towels does help keep everything wet, too. Just keep it wet and work at it slowly. Once all the paper has been rubbed off (it may take a few rounds - residue can and will be present, but you can get nearly all of it with some patience), wait for it to dry, and seal it with another layer of the gel.
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It explains the proses pretty well, it's an interesting read & gives a little history of image transfer.
Today & want to a hobby shop & picked a couple things of acrylic medium gel matte. I accidentally grabbed a jar of super heavy instead of the gesso but I guess gesso isn't necessary. I'll let you know what my results are.
and yes, please do show me!
Hope you've been well. I'm so far behind in my message center it's not even funny.