Re: transfers - acrylic emulsion

Judy Seigel (jseigel@panix.com)
Tue, 19 Nov 1996 01:34:39 -0500 (EST)

On Mon, 18 Nov 1996, Bruce McCaughey wrote:
> I have transferred laser prints to hand made paper. The method I use is to
> coat the image with acrylic medium and let it dry(make sure that it is
> completely dry!). Than repeat the process another 4 times. If you want a
> smooth surface slightly dilute the medium with water(try 1 part water to 3
> or 4 parts acrylic medium). I have found that it takes longer to completely

> you want a clean edge trim it with an exacto knife. The next step must be
> done quickly and carefully or you end up with a curled up wad of acrylic.
> Coat the back of the image with a layer of acrylic medium and than carefully
> lift the image from the counter and flip it over onto your paper, an extra
> set of hands at this point can be helpful. Let it dry for a day, I destroyed
> two prints that I didn't let dry long enough and they stuck to each other
> when I tried to transport them. You can stick the images to almost any surface.
>

Bruce, How do those numerous coats of acrylic look on top of the laser
print? Does it get very shiny? Is the effect better than a solvent
transfer? (I realize that might be a matter of opinion, but wondered what
you think.)

Thanks,

Judy