Powerprint

Transfer laser prints to canvas or wood for your Powertex creations

1. Print your chosen picture with a laser printer or a laser copy machine. Always copy or print your photos or texts mirrored. Choose an 80 gsm normal paper, not glossy or photo paper.
2. Cut or tear out the image you wish to use. Place it face down in the place where you want to transfer and trace around the edges with a pencil on a white and dry surface.
3. Place it face down in the place where you want to transfer and trace around the edges with a pencil on a white and dry surface.
4. When working on canvas, place a book underneath the surface for support.
5. Apply Powerprint evenly with a brush onto the surface. Apply only within the marked pencil lines.
6. Apply a layer of Powerprint evenly to the image side of the copy.
7. Place the wet side of the print in the marked place on the surface.
8. Use a Powertex scraper tool to remove excess Powerprint and to make sure there are no trapped air bubbles between the paper and the surface.
9. Wipe any excess Powerprint away with a damp sponge.
10. Dry the image for at least 10 minutes with a hair dryer or heating tool, this is important for a successful transfer.
11. Leave to cool before you begin the next step.
12. Gently roll off the paper with a damp soft sponge or J Cloth so that only ink remains in the waterproof Powerprint.
13. If the image is still a bit milky, apply a thin layer of Easy Coat Glossy on top and the haze will disappear.
14. Seal the finished image with a coat of Easy Coat Glossy or Easy varnish
15. For outdoor use apply two extra coats of Easy Varnish
16. Finish to your taste

There's a great example of transferring an image on to fabric here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOCw6pZJ3vA