How To Transfer Images onto Canvas - Arts & Crafts Tutorial

For this project, you will need:

You can use any image you like. For this demonstration I used 'The Seven Deadly Sins' by Chris Price, taken from Harper's Bazaar 'The Big Red Book'.

Directions
1. Take the image to the photocopier and scan it. If it has writings, flip it over.
2. Take the Modge Podge and pour it onto the canvas by covering all of it. Use a brush to make it even.
3. Take the image and place it on to the canvas, make sure to even up the sides and leave no wrinkles.
4. Take the roller and roll the image so that it fits perfectly on to the canvas, make sure that there is no glue onto the paper top.
5. Get rid of any glue stains that have pushed out on the sides of canvas.
6. Leave the canvas with image to dry out for 24 hours.
7. After the 24 hours, get a sponge, soak it in water and make the top layer of paper wet. You will start to see the image below.
8. Turn the canvas vertically and rub the paper side of canvas gently with your fingers, so the paper comes off slowly.
9. Keep on rubbing down the paper. If needed, add more water so that it comes off easier.
10. When you have cleared the image, you are finished. Good job!

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[gimmhome]

Will use this method to transfer paint by number!

[TheThreekeys]

FINALLY! A DIY video with the instructor FOCUSING only on the project and it’s task at hand. No pre or post yapping. Clear. Precise. Honest expectations. Well done!

[bingo]

On behalf of all YouTube viewers... I declare you Crafter of the

[noblumoon]

What great clear instructions! No useless chatter, no useless, distracting music. Thank you!

[patsyabney]

Love your video. No funky music to distract or irritate. Your instructions are clear and your camera angle allows for complete visualization. Thank you! Keep up the good work.

[candydyhart]

Teacher of the yr. Award. Definitely an apple 🍎 for you

[dinkydog]

Thanks! I love that you get right to it, no goofy music or credits. I get so impatient sometimes. You’ve done a great job!

[cutazabutton]

You can do this on wood too. I did a transfer of a photographic image of leaves onto an all wooden cigar box . I did it w Prell hand sanitizer. She’s a good demonstrator

[pambeck]

Oh thank you, a video without a word salad, glass of wine, and cheese that I can learn from without getting bored and clicking to another’s sordid life history. Much appreciated. ❤❤❤❤

[FeatheredDreamStudio]

WOW!!! 9yrs ago and I am beyond happy I got this as a recommended video!! This video is WONDERFUL!!! Thank you @Astar’s Place!

[tarafeliciano]

This is such a great tutorial! I used this technique with my daughters favorite Disney characters using a dollar store coloring book. Then used acrylic paint pens to "color" it. All my friends are now offering to pay me to make Disney (and other cartoon characters) decorated stuff for Christmas. Like one friend wants me to decorate her sons dressers and other furniture with Marvel characters.

[sacramentaoman]

I used to do this with modge podge back in the 60s. I would put my images on wood or plastic and sometimes on glass. Also, I would use old cigar boxes. I still have a few of the pieces I did and they still look great. I also used color pictures with no loss of color.

[jeanbatzellfitzgerald]

I've watched quite a few of these videos of how to do an image transfer and I must say, for me, this is by far the best I have seen - very clear instructions, moved along quickly and the presentation was excellent. Thank you!!

[EdixaSanchez]

She is the cleanest artist I have ever seen 😊. I love how she had clear instructions and demonstrations

[celesteelijah]

Wow, this tutorial is from 2014 and so happy I found it. I've been looking for a way to transfer a drawing onto canvas, because I didn't want to use paper that would not hold up over time.! Thank you, Astra. You are right to the point with explaining...love your accent. I will look for more of your videos. Love it!

[bluecube]

As an artist with little patience transferring my drawings to canvas seems the way to go! Thank you for this marvelous tutorial on how to do ink jet transfers... Was a great refresher and you took no time at all explaining it it great detail! I absolutely loved your video!

[IMCinders]

You can fix those spots in black by using a Sharpie, or paint to touch up the scratched off areas. Another thing is to do some painting with color and then seal it. Also, a little bling can be added with crystal jewels here and there. Remember, less is more. Loved your vid, and your filming location looks great too!

[raulduke]

Very cool. This method can also be used as a fun painting Project where you simply transfer the black and white image and paint over it with oil paint or acrylics!

[jeangibsonmedley]

I'm thankful that after 5yrs this video was available when I needed it. Great tutorial, so easy to follow and complete information.

[dennisehileman]

Loves this! I have spent 30 - 60 for canvas prints not anymore, Thank You for sharing!!