Art Journal Technique Video: Packing Tape Transfer

[@joyarmstead6215]

Thank you for showing this Gina I can't wait to try it, I am really enjoying your channel it's very creative without using lots of expensive products but reusing materials in clever ways with fabulous results.

[@stellarjstudios]

Joy Armstead Thank you Joy! I am so glad you got some inspiration. And thank you for your kind words about my frugal style. I truly believe amazing art can be created without buying expensive or trendy supplies. Xoxo- Gina

[@roseshupiery6135]

I love this technique... , it's way easier than the iron on way using cereal box bags!! Just a word of advice though..., use hot water (rather than warm), and your image will usually slide right off!! No rubbing necessary!

[@malobo8713]

thank you for the idea !! great ! i tried it with an old child book....coloured....awesome 😘 many greetings from Germany

[@stellarjstudios]

MaLo Bo Hooray! I'm so glad it worked for you. Love from the heart of USA! Xoxo- Gina

[@lauragreggain7767]

I'm so happy I tried this technique and it worked beautifully. So very thankful for this. Big hugs YEAH!

[@simplymarisa8]

I can't thank you enough for doing this for us! I thought it was much more complicated and I had to use a certain ink. I'm so excited to try this!

[@stellarjstudios]

Hooray! I am so happy you are going to try it. Let me know how it goes. xoxo- gina

[@creatingwhimsy5536]

That is TOO COOL!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@stellarjstudios]

Hi! Thank you for watching! I hope you try it out and get great results. Let me know how it goes. xoxo- gina

[@aliceadler4569]

Love this!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@HooliganMomma]

I love it...thank you so much for tutoring us on packing tape transfer...it's pretty awesome!!! xo

[@stellarjstudios]

Hooray! I am so glad you liked it. Let me know how it goes. I hope you create something fun and funky! xoxo- gina

[@whatjenren]

So cool thanks for sending me the link!

[@stellarjstudios]

Not a problem! Enjoy!!! xoxo- gina

[@patriciacoulter3587]

Great tutorial. Thank you for showing your process. I can't wait to do this for my journal.

[@stellarjstudios]

Patricia Coulter Oh thank you, Patricia! You are so sweet. Xoxo- Gina

[@annelenox4140]

Thanks for sharing...had forgotten all about using this technique!

[@stellarjstudios]

Anne Lenox it is definitely an oldie but a goodie...and so much fun! Dust off your tape and give it a whirl!😊 Xoxo Gina

[@alyssarichards1546]

SOOOO cool. Can't wait try it

[@stellarjstudios]

Alyssa Richards Yay! I'm so happy you are excited to try it. Let me know how it goes. Xoxo- Gina

[@brendasassin7533]

love your channel and JJ! My kids (6&4) and I made our first recently!

[@stellarjstudios]

Oh that's so awesome to hear! I am glad you are starting them out young. Thanks for watching! xoxo- gina

[@CorinneXoXoX]

sooo cool!!!! thanks soo much for this video!!!

[@stellarjstudios]

Thank YOU!!! I am glad it sparked your creativity. Have fun! xoxo- gina

[@GeorgieGirl1012]

This is wonderful! I wonder how they would look attached to acetate? Now with that thought of Acetate I am also wondering if the sticky laminating sheets would work, I am referring to the type you peel off the paper backing, then you can attach the backing if it works and have a solid piece when complete. Also would love to try newspaper print and not just the black and white but the colored imagery. Thanks for the creative spring boarding !

[@stellarjstudios]

Hello! I am so happy you are full of awesome ideas. Let me know how the newspaper works...I'm intrigued. Good luck and have fun experimenting. xoxo- gina

[@mustardseed7021]

this is fun, thanks for sharing Gina! How did you transfer your cute children's pictures? as I understood, it doesn't work with photo paper or home printed, so how did Gina do? 😁

[@stellarjstudios]

Mustard Seed Hi! So...many moons ago I spent an afternoon at a copy machine store (kinkos) and I copied a whole stack of pics onto plain paper. I think it cost about 10 cents a sheet for black and white copies. Well worth the money. Thanks for asking. Hope this gives you some great ideas. Xoxo Gina

[@franbrown5269]

Fran - I love the idea of these transfers, but what side is the outside and how does one adhere them to the journal. I know with the matte medium the reverse side the one to use. Is this the same?

[@stellarjstudios]

Hello, this is not the reverse image. This technique simply lifts the ink off the paper and onto the sticky side of the tape. I use a glue stick to add extra stick to that side. xoxo- gina

[@kathrynchappell5415]

I tried this technique and for me it worked with most things other than jet-link (printer) but mono-printing is fine. I also tried a book page which I had painted on and by some miracle the paint stayed on but you had to be careful about how much paper you rub off on the parts that are painted. Also, use thicker paint, not watery but the water will just destroy it.

[@TheMalapert]

I've put matte medium over packing tape when the shine bothers me. I've had great luck with magazine transfers!

[@TheMalapert]

PS: I don't think your Little House tape was soaked long enough! I could see the whiter, drier spots.

[@CorinneXoXoX]

if you flip the corner of the roll of tape it makes it soo much easier to get it off the roll next time!!

[@stellarjstudios]

Thanks for the tip. I always think about that after I've thrown the tape down. Oh well, maybe some day I'll learn. xoxo- gina

[@RealNataliaT]

Is there any risk of unhealthy chemicals coming off from old books or certain kinds of paper/ink?

[@auntiesash]

It looks like you can be pretty aggressive in removing the paper. Does the toner move or smear? Or does it stay put pretty well??

[@stellarjstudios]

auntiesash Hi. The toner will not budge. However, I have rubbed so hard that the sticky came off. 😳. It's a pretty fool-proof project. Have fun! Xoxo- Gina

[@auntiesash]

TheReBookery I've done the mylar transfer, where the toner acts as a heat bond to transfer the metallic. I'm excited to try this effect!