I have a goal, but I have no idea how to get there... I'm not an official printer, but I love to experiment and I would love to learn some more... here's my question: I did a color photocopy of one of my collage and I would love to transfer it on a piece of wood... someone told me that I just have to put the print facing the wood and applied some kind of chemical that I don't know on it, then it will transfer... someone can help me to demystifie that?
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Re: xerox color transfer... question!
Sat, January 21, 2006 - 6:36 PMThat chemical I think is called xyline (sp?)......it used to be in colorless blenders for color pencils but they took it out. It is VERY flamable and toxic....so no smoking and ventilate! :)...but you just place it on the back of the print and then just rub with something and it will transfer...It also works with glossy magazine photos as well!...good luck...I think you can find xyline at most hardware stores!
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Re: xerox color transfer... question!
Wed, February 8, 2006 - 8:39 AMi've also heard oil of wintergreen works and is not toxic... -
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Re: xerox color transfer... question!
Wed, February 8, 2006 - 6:12 PMan AD marker workes- the blender- it's by chartpack-
but i have never used it on color copies- only black and white xerox
(and i am pretty sure the wintergreen is still slightly toxic- you have to be in an extremely well ventilated area and let it air out a lot when you are done cause that smell really sticks around, really) -
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Re: xerox color transfer... question!
Fri, February 17, 2006 - 7:35 AMXylene blending markers work on color copies transfered to paper but i dont know about wood, depends on the surface. Xylene markers are not easy to find, very stinky. you could also try acetone or japan drier (found at hardware stores). if you are using markers press firmly and rub hard on the back while transfering, if using a liquid saturate the back with a rag then rub hard with something like a wooden spoon. take lots of experimenting or luck to get it to look right. -
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Re: xerox color transfer... question!
Fri, February 17, 2006 - 1:45 PMart supply stores sell japan drier as well- its with the oil painting mediums-
i would recommend utrecht- but there has to be somewhere else...
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Re: xerox color transfer... question!
Sun, July 9, 2006 - 10:03 AM
I have also used M.E.K.
(methyl ethyl ketone)
if you ever want to have healthy babies... maybe avoid xylene, MEK, acetone, etc...
I would try to find the oil of wintergreen that was mentioned... try it first... -
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Re: xerox color transfer... question!
Wed, August 9, 2006 - 11:03 AMoil of wintergreen still stinks a bunch- not good for the lungs- but not as corrosive as the rest in a huge way-
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