Transfer a Graphic to Fabric, Permanently!
by
Redoux Interiors
(IC: blogger)
I have two examples of fabric transfers. One on a cabinet I refurbished and added a drop cloth with a graphic for a curtain. The other was a project I did for a client. She wanted four words that were character traits her boys would develop. There are endless options and ideas for graphic transfers to fabric.
You will need a TONER based ink printer. I email my images to my local print shop. You want to make sure they are printed in MIRROR image. They will read correctly when you have transferred the image.
Here are the items you will need:
Citrasolve liquid. Available online or through art supply stores
Rubber Gloves
Heavy spoon or cool iron
Towel to iron on (you don't want this on your ironing board)
Chip brush or cotton balls (I prefer brushing the citrasolve on)
(Not Shown). After you saturate your graphic, either burnish it for a few minutes with the back of a heavy spoon or use an Iron set on a cool setting, slowly iron over graphic from one end to the other until it is dry.
Either method, the citrasolve will dry clear. You can wash it to remove any remaining smell (it is strong), or it will dissipate. The graphic is now permanent and will not wash out.
For more pictures, you can see either of these two posts: http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/04/the-whole-kitchen-set-from-black-to-white/
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/11/trashy-tuesday-a-major-makeover-on-a-roll/
You will need a TONER based ink printer. I email my images to my local print shop. You want to make sure they are printed in MIRROR image. They will read correctly when you have transferred the image.
Here are the items you will need:
Citrasolve liquid. Available online or through art supply stores
Rubber Gloves
Heavy spoon or cool iron
Towel to iron on (you don't want this on your ironing board)
Chip brush or cotton balls (I prefer brushing the citrasolve on)
(Not Shown). After you saturate your graphic, either burnish it for a few minutes with the back of a heavy spoon or use an Iron set on a cool setting, slowly iron over graphic from one end to the other until it is dry.
Either method, the citrasolve will dry clear. You can wash it to remove any remaining smell (it is strong), or it will dissipate. The graphic is now permanent and will not wash out.
For more pictures, you can see either of these two posts: http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/04/the-whole-kitchen-set-from-black-to-white/
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/11/trashy-tuesday-a-major-makeover-on-a-roll/
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Published November 16th, 2013 5:16 PM
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Jann Olson on Nov 18, 2013I've been wanting to do this on some burlap. Wondering if it will adhere to that texture? Love your chairs! thanks for sharing.
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Redoux Interiors on Nov 20, 2013@Jann Olson I have seen this same process used on burlap, but have not tried it myself.
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Becky Kutz on Feb 26, 2014Can the fabric be washed with out the image disappiring
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Redoux Interiors on Feb 26, 2014@Becky Kutz Great questions Becky! Yes, the fabric can be washed again and again. The ink transfer is permanent.
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Becky Kutz on Feb 27, 2014@Redoux Interiors Thank you for a quick reply!
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