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i have to think up a creative concept for my alternative technique that u know using the cyanotype process, solirization, polaroid lifting and etc. if anybody has any idea please, pretty tell me about it no matter how bizzare.

2006-09-16 08:09:41 · 4 answers · asked by superstar ;)' 2 in Arts & Humanities Visual Arts Photography

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I got this off of a website years ago - unfortunatly I cannot remember where it was at. I hope this helps:

By far the cheapest, albeit messiest, transfer method doesn't even require a camera. I'm talking about Xerox transfers.
You need a color or black-and-white photocopy of an image, some lacquer thinner or transparent base, a brayer or a spoon, a rag, gloves, and receiver paper. A silkscreen extender or transparent base chemical is the best solvent to use. Serascreen 174 w.w. is the cheapest and is available at silkscreen supply stores. You could also try Jasco lacquer thinner, available in hardware stores.
Here are the steps (remember to do this outside or in a well-ventilated area):
1. Tape your Xerox image face down onto the receiving paper so it stays in place (watercolor paper works well).
2. If you're using transparent base, then apply one teaspoon of transparent base onto the back of your image, spread it evenly, and leave it alone for two minutes. If you're using lacquer thinner, thoroughly squirt the back of your photocopy with the thinner and immediately start rubbing. It has a tendency to evaporate quickly, so you may need to reapply it.
3. Rub the back of the Xerox with a brayer, the back of a spoon, or a rag. Different rubbing tools will result in different "brush strokes" visible in the finished transfer.
4. Lift the edge of your copy to check the transfer progress. The image may start to bleed through the Xerox when it's finished. Remove the tape and Xerox and wipe off any excess chemicals.
5. Allow the transfer to air dry by a window or outside.

2006-09-16 15:44:47 · answer #1 · answered by myaddictiontofire 5 · 0 0

I agree, Xerox transfers are WAY easy and look very grungy :)

Also, you can use spearmint oil or acetone (basically the same as the "lacquer thinner"). I'm deathly allergic to the acetone fumes so the spearmint was a great alternative (get at a health food store near you). Just soak a cotton ball and press to the back of the image like it was described above. After you soak the back of the image, wait about a minute for the oil to react with the ink. Rub the back of the image with the cotton ball to help transfer the image.

2006-09-17 20:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by fozbend11 2 · 1 0

I have no clue, so I would be happy to read the answer that works out best for you.

Good Luck

2006-09-16 15:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by thesilkavenger 2 · 0 0

please search the web page. you will get more information.

2006-09-16 15:13:50 · answer #4 · answered by prince47 7 · 0 0

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