I have been doing "color transfer" as I call it for about a year now with great results (www.hubcaparte.com).
I also started out doing Xerox transfer using acetone and wondered about doing it with inkjet prints. Most papers, especially matte papers won't transfer at all. I found the cheaper and glossier the paper, the better it works.
I only wet the paper the transfer is going to, not the inkjet paper. I also use Matte Medium as a transfer agent with GREAT results. You have to play with it though because to much medium will wash out dark colors. I use a borrowed etching press to make transfers, as well as using brayers.
Also, unless using archival inks, teh transfered image will fade quickly, especially the magenta. Use BullDog spray (available at inkjetart.com or something similar to "seal" teh image. I use the matte version of the spray. Can't even tell its there.
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I have been doing "color transfer" as I call it for about a year now with great results (www.hubcaparte.com).
I also started out doing Xerox transfer using acetone and wondered about doing it with inkjet prints. Most papers, especially matte papers won't transfer at all. I found the cheaper and glossier the paper, the better it works.
I only wet the paper the transfer is going to, not the inkjet paper. I also use Matte Medium as a transfer agent with GREAT results. You have to play with it though because to much medium will wash out dark colors. I use a borrowed etching press to make transfers, as well as using brayers.
Also, unless using archival inks, teh transfered image will fade quickly, especially the magenta. Use BullDog spray (available at inkjetart.com or something similar to "seal" teh image. I use the matte version of the spray. Can't even tell its there.
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