10 Minute Image Transfer on Fabric

In this live, I show you how to transfer an image onto fabric using gel medium and a heat gun.

Please note: this is a live video. If you don't like the longer format with questions and the odd um and ah, this video isn't for you.

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[brunettescorpio]

The method I prefer is....cut a piece of freezer paper that will fit in your inkjet printer...I always cut it standard size 8 1/2 inches X 11 inches. Place a piece of muslin the same size on top of the shiny side of the freezer paper and go over it with a hot iron. The fabric will stick to the freezer paper which will allow it to go through your printer . Load it into your printer and print your image directly on the fabric. When done, simply peel the freezer paper off the fabric.

[dshe]

Images on fabric are really exciting.

Some years ago, I bought some fabric that goes straight into the printer. It was quite expensive, so always good to have more affordable techniques.

My daughters went to Japan for a holiday and sent some beautiful photos back via their phones. While they were still there, I printed some and made a patchwork quilted wall hanging, ready for when they got back!

I must have been super organised and motivated that week. Not my usual crafting way😂

[dfalco]

Fascinating! I had no idea something like this could be done. Thanks for the video. I’ve wanted to do videos. But the process is overwhelming. It’s a lot of work! Also, I live in a world, inside my head I’m sure, where people are nice. Seems like videos bring out the yucky in folks, sometimes. Anyway, thanks for going through the process and showing us how to do this.

[eavesdroppin]

I am a quilter and I've never been happy with my quilt labels. This would be a wonderful idea as I could create a photo of myself and then add my note and signature after the transfer to the fabric. Thank you!

[ashliepowell]

I just tried this using an old piece of sheet music, since I have lots of them, and it worked beautifully! I can’t wait to try using old book pages. Thanks so much for sharing!😁

[bufah]

Love your dialect as well as voice! Provides a soothing atmosphere which is a great starting point for motivation to create!

[marcnaples]

LOVE THIS! I use laser printed photos on wood ornaments and use Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium. I will have to give this a try on fabric!

[novallasuter]

I know this quite a bit after the live, but I wanted to say that you are a delight and it was great information!

[gigidtx]

Love this! I have been doing transfers on furniture for years but now that I have begun book and journal making I am Thrilled to learn I can transfer onto fabric and muslin, opens a whole new world :) Thank You

[celestialstorybooks]

Just subscribed because I love this tutorial! You are very easy to listen to and a great teacher. Looking forward to more videos!

[createandcraftwithchristine]

Love the use of the magic eraser - have been very successful with transferring colour inkjet printed images to fabric and have shared videos also. I use fabric modge podge which protects the inkjet image. Cheers, christine

[angelabasagoitialindsay]

I just found you and I must say, my heart is so over joyed!! Thank you for this our brains work so similar😂💙

[PaigeNicoleKomar]

This is just my second video of yours to watch so far and I've already learned such valuable information! Thank you so much... I have a large scrap piece of white or cream colored cotton/linen fabric that I didn't know what to use it for... Now, I'm going to transfer images or text onto it to add to my wooden boxes/baskets/etc that I thrift and flip! Thank you, thank you!

[nellcovington]

Magic Eraser is meant to be used wet so perhaps wetting it first would help keep it from over working the photo. Thanks for the nice tips on how to do this quickly.

[cheryltallafuss]

Oh my word!! Just fabulous! And my linen will work very nicely!!! Brilliant Brilliant !!! Agree!! I do like the look of a small tear in the very old photograph. She is absolutely DELIGHTFUL, thank you so much for your time and sharing your Artistically inspirational ideas. I am so happy to have found you! 💞🍃

[suzieqify]

I love this method. I have been running my vintage pics onto fabric thru my inkjet printer. They come out aged and grungy which I love but a crisp image is always welcomed for my journals. Thank you for sharing.

[barbarabutler]

I have just found you and subscribed. I feel like I'm sitting down with a good friend and going step by step through the tutorial. I'm looking forward to learning more from you. Barbara from Virginia USA

[ricainternational]

Thank you for sharing!!! Your art is fabulous❤

[seattlesue]

Thanks for the demo! I've tried this before and failed, so I appreciate your showing how to make it work. I'm sure I was too impatient, and probably didn't use enough acrylic medium. Magic erasers really are magic, yet another use for them!

[angielovett]

Thank you! I will definitely try that! I’ve done a similar technique with transfers to clear packing tape. But you don’t need the matt medium, you stick it down, burnish it, soak it and rub the paper off the same way. You also don’t need the heat gun.