Comments on: Craft Parchment Paper Image Transfer Technique for Polymer Clay

By: Cindy Lietz@Toner Image Transfer Tutorial

Cindy Lietz@Toner Image Transfer Tutorial — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:52:17 +0000

Hi Julie, sorry to hear you’re having trouble with your transfers. As far as trying to figure this out before your show, that sounds pretty stressful to me. In my opinion it is always better to go with the items you have made many times, before trying to sell them at a show. You never know what kind of problems you could run into or that your customer may have with your product unless you’ve worked with (and worn) the products yourself for awhile. Just a little ‘Tutor-ly’ advice for ya.

Have you tried the Toner Image Transfer Technique? I’ve done a tutorial on it. (I’ve linked to it by my name.) This is a great tried and true technique that may work better for you. Also, although I haven’t yet tried it myself, there is a product out there called Magic Transfer Paper, that is supposed to be pretty good. You’ll have to Google it, to see who sells it.

Good luck and have Fun at your Craft Fair!

By: Julie Amey

Julie Amey — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:38:50 +0000

I am trying to make those elusive transfers onto polymer clay. I cannot obtain either Canon or HP transfer paper here in Ontario-have tried everything. I tried the parchment paper technique but the paper jams in the printer and the images that came out were very poor. How do you stop the paper from jamming?? I tried to tape it to a piece of regular paper but it didn’t help. I haven’t tried the Costco brand of parchment paper but I had 2 other brands on hand and neither worked. Help!! I am in a craft show in 3 weeks and really want to have some transfer items available!! Thanks so much! Julie

By: Cindy Lietz@Preserve Your Memories II

Cindy Lietz@Preserve Your Memories II — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:05:01 +0000

Good questions Peggie! Just transfer the image to raw clay and bake. The protect with either, Future floor finish, Sculpey Glaze or PYMII (Preserve Your Memories II) and all will be good!

By: peggie

peggie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:35:04 +0000

hey cindy!

i just got some of valerie’s paper in the mail and am eager to try it. i forgot to ask the most important question: how do i make this permanent on the clay? i am painting studio by sculpey glaze on my non transfer pieces and then baking the clay.

do i have to order that preserve your memories stuff to get this to work? i haven’t tried any of this yet, just want to charge ahead.

there is a kinko’s here with a color laser if i have to use that. i have inkjet. is the laser permanent, therefore i could do the sculpey directly over it and then bake it? thanks cindy!

By: Cindy Lietz@Earring Display Cards

Cindy Lietz@Earring Display Cards — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:51:00 +0000

I’m sorry Jade but I have no idea what they will say. I haven’t heard of anyone who has damaged their printer with this technique but I can’t personally guarantee that.

If anyone else has had experience with getting Kinkos to print on parchment paper, do let Jade and I know. This could be quite helpful for her. Thanks!

By: Jade

Jade — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 04:12:46 +0000

Great info! I realllly want to try this but would have to go to a local printer to do so– Office Max, Kinko’s, or a local friendly one I go to. Do you think there’s any chance they would agree to having parchment paper put through their machines and is there any risk of damaging the printer? I want to try this so badly but am worried about causing problems in someone else’s printer!

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Photo Transfer Quiz

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Photo Transfer Quiz — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 21:46:33 +0000

Candy, the printer I used in this post was a laser printer. Are you having problems with yours or something or are you wondering how it went for others?

By: Candy

Candy — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 07:10:29 +0000

Hi just wondered if anyone has tried this technique with their laser printer?? Thanks, Candy

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Projects Using Scrap Clay

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Projects Using Scrap Clay — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 20:28:23 +0000

Laina are you making sure to only tape the top edge so that the two papers don’t buckle up as their going through the rollers? Also you could try using double stick tape along the top edge instead. Let me know if these ideas work for you.

By: Laina

Laina — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:07:19 +0000

Yes, thank you Candy! I have an all-in-one Epson, and so far I haven’t had any luck getting the parchment to feed through without making a mess…. even though I tried taping it to regular paper. Will keep working on it though…