Sunday, April 28, 2013

Acrylic Paint Transfer

We are having gloriously sunny days here in Cape Town with temps in the 80's
Must be Autumn's last goodbye,

Anyhoo this week I tried the acrylic transfer method. Here is how I did it!

Supplies needed:
Acrylic paint in a color of your choice;
A print of your image. I believe a photocopy works best, but I could'nt wait to get to the office to photocopy my inkjet images; Remember that you will need a mirror image if your graphic contains words. I used several French typography images from The Graphics Fairy. Thanks Karen;
Water;
Paint brush;
The object you wish to transfer to, like card stock or canvas. I used $1(ZAR10) metal buckets which I painted off-white!
Oops! Forgive me for the shadows in my pic!
Paint your object with the acrylic paint. Make sure you get a good smooth, coverage - no blobs of paint! As you can see, I did'nt want neat painted edges! 
Trim your image. You want to get it right on the edge. Flip your image over and lay it in the paint. Gently press it down and ensure that there are no folds.
Leave to dry - I placed my buckets on my sunny balcony. If you are impatient you can wait a couple of minutes before using a heat tool to blast it dry.
When it is completely dry, wet your image lightly(I used a spray bottle). You don't want to get it too wet. Then gently rub the paper off with your finger. Spritz and rub until all the paper is removed and your image is clear. Using my graphics straight from my inkjet printer gave me a faded, distressed look which I love!
I sealed my buckets with a clear coat of gloss varnish!












Next I am trying the gel medium transfer...stay tuned!

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35 comments:

  1. Sumaya,
    Your buckets look great. You have the best ideas; can't wait to try this.
    Have a Blessed day,
    Trisha

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    1. I am happy to share Trisha and it is really so easy. Thanks for stopping by.

      Blessings to you too!
      Sumaya

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  2. Okay, that is an awesome method...I need to try it! And it always amazes me when I realize (again) that I'm communicating with people halfway across the world...you're saying goodbye to fall, and we are still waiting for spring!

    -andi

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    1. I hope Spring is coming soon in your neck of the woods Andi. Glad to share some inspiration!

      Thanks for stopping by!

      :)
      Sumaya

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  3. God Bless you Sumaya, hugs and prayers for you and your husband.
    Trisha

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  4. Love the distressed aged appearance of this technique! I've got to try this, thanks for sharing!

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    1. Hi Pendra, Thanks for stopping by. It is such a fun and easy transfer method!:)

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  5. Great idea! I haven't tried this transfer method. They are very cute!

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  6. These are so cool. I could use something like this on my front porch. Thanks for the tutorial.

    Stephanie @ thestyledsoul.com

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  7. These came out so cute! Great job :)
    Susan

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  8. Fantastic. This is super. Thanks for the tutorial, I had no idea. I would love for you to link this up to my Inspire Me party that is ongling.

    http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/04/162nd-inspire-me-tuesday.html

    Hugs, Marty

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    1. Hi Marty, Thanks for visiting and leaving me your sweet comment. I will be happy to link up to your party. Coming on over!:)


      Hugs
      Sumaya

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  9. I love all kinds of transfer but never do it solely on acrylic paint. I always used some kind of transfer medium but I will definitely give a try to yours..

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    1. Thanks for stopping by. I am still amazed that my little blog reaches people from all over the world. I would love to visit exotic Istanbul!:) I am following you via Bloglovin!

      Till next time!
      Sumaya

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  10. This is an awesome, idea, Sumaya! I've never seen print transferred like this before! Pinning! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  11. Jenna, your comment makes my day!:)

    Thank you,


    Hugs
    Sumaya

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  12. Hi Sumaya! Jenna here again! Loved these so much! You were featured at Give Me The Goods Monday! Go here to see the post and grab a featured button: http://www.rainonatinroof.com/2013/05/give-me-goods-6-features.html
    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  13. Oh Wow Jenna, (squeeling with delight!!!) I feel so honoured! I'm coming over right now...my fingers can't fly over the keyboard fast enough...LOL!:)

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  14. Can't wait to hear how your gel medium transfers turn out. I just did it one canvas and attempts #1 and #2 were horrible fails. Attempt #3 was a decent success though!

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    1. Hi Sarah, thanks for visiting me! I tried the acrylic paint transfer again, this time on canvas and I think it's a decent success too. I am following you via Bloglovin!

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  15. These are so cute Sumaya! I didn't know you coul use paint as a transfer medium. I will be trying this technique! Thank you for sharing it at to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

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    1. Thanks Deborah. It is a super fun and easy transfer method!:)

      ou will love the results!

      Hugs
      Sumaya

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  16. Sumaya, I really like the look. I have wanted to try this. Thanks for giving such good instructions and for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    1. Its thanks to great bloggers like you that we can showcase our creations:)

      hugs
      Sumaya

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  17. This looks amazing! I am pinning and will definitely be trying this myself. Thanks for sharing and blessings, Patti

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    1. Blessings from Cape Town Patti. I am so happy that you are giving it a go!:)

      hugs
      Sumaya

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  18. Your little buckets looks great! I've never tried the paint method of transferring an image but it's on my list now to give it a try. Thanks for sharing, Gail

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    1. My pleasure Gail and thanks for stopping by. Much appreciated:)

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  19. very clever twist, sumaya! love it!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Lynn! This little project is loved by so many and its taking me by suprise...a very happy one at that!:)

      hugs
      Sumaya

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  20. Who would'ave thought you could use paint to transfer an image...??? So cool! I've used Mod Podge before, but this is just as easy! Thanks for sharing such a fun, new idea!

    xoxo laurie

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    1. Thanks for your lovely comment Laurie. We are so blessed to be able to create, share and inspire hey!

      xoxo
      Sumaya

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