HOW TO: transfer a sketch using tracing paper

[@riotjohnson889]

This is the video I’ve been searching for for my entire art career! Thank you so much!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

What awesome feedback ! Thank you for taking the time to comment :)

[@stacytignor1980]

@@CrystalBesharaArtist hi hi thank you so much for making this video!!!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

@@stacytignor1980 I so appreciate comments like this and it's just so lovely to know I can help people outside of my regular online courses and in-person workshops! We are a community here and I welcome you!

[@vimalneha]

I found this video after 40 years. I moved on because I didn't sketch that great as 12 years kid. Always wondered how people first do some great sketches and then paint. I will show this to my daughter. I was looking at the use of tracing paper for photography as a diffuser.

[@Orecatmeatprocessors]

Crystal, thank you for taking the time to make this video. I learned a lot and you saved me a lot of time! Thanks again! Glen

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

That’s wonderful ! So glad I could help :)

[@apresmidi153]

Very helpful...This kind of thing is probably obvious to people who came of age before digital became common but I have not been able to figure out how this was done until watching your video...Thanks!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

So glad this demystified things for you😊

[@sandrawilson8337]

Thank you so much! I really didn't understand how to use tracing paper. Now I do!

[@vanessabuysse]

Thank you so much for this! I always seem to capture the proportions perfectly on my “back of the envelope” sketches and I had no idea how to get them onto paper. Really can’t thank you enough!!!!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You’re very welcome !

[@harrytuttle0]

This seems straight forward, but thanks for making it very clear 😃 I just realized I could save a step by flipping image for a sketch I wanted to reduce in scale 🤦‍♂️ Great channel!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Glad this was helpful ! Thanks for the kind words

[@rmuller366]

Harry, I’m assuming you mean on computer, yes? I mean your comment on reducing scale. I’m trying to figure out any easy way to do this analog.

[@sharonmiller7545]

Thank you! I've been wanting to copy some of my old sketches from my sketchbook and transfer them to Bristol smooth paper and watercolor paper for different projects! This is a huge help! Thank you!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Yay! That will be fun. Glad this helps :)

[@julietwolfova7511]

I tried this with a baking paper and I was surprised it really works. Thank you for your tutorial.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You are welcome 😊 and That's very clever!

[@datruasian6732]

I very rarely comment but you saved my life with this trick, thank you so much!!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

That’s awesome! Happy to have helped :)

[@DraperStan23]

I just wanted to say that you are absolutely amazing for this. Thank you so much! I’ve been struggling to transfer my sketches and now I know how. Thank you for saving me so much time. Have a wonderful day 💙💙

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

That's awesome! So happy to help :)

[@optimalperformanceconsulta5813]

This is really helpful and well explained. Thank you for this. Off I go to try this using watercolours……

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Woohoo! Have fun ! Tag me @CrystalBesharaArtist on social. I’d love to see !

[@chatsmeow2997]

Oo thanks! I saw these at Walmart and wasn't sure what it was for, but this actually makes a lot of sense lol. I might have to get me some, now that I have an actual watercolor pad 👀 Beats using a piece of paper and scribbling a ton of pencil on the other side then going over it

[@lynnfrenette8706]

Thanks for the tutorial. I did this for awhile and works great. I saw another video where the artist, instead of a burnisher tool to trace on to paper, used a bone knife and scraped the drawing gently. I tried this and find I don't get the accidental indents on my paper and the transfer is light depending on the pencil used.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Perfect ! Yes any smooth, non porous object works well ! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@PRAKASH-cm1vo]

Finally I found a great tutorial! Thank you very much. I already subscribed.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

That’s wonderful ! Thanks for your feedback

[@annaleda3537]

So thankful for this video!

[@domenik2004]

Hi..I'often use à spécial porcelain carbon paper(used to transfer the patterns ,on porcelain..)

[@Seeforward007]

May I ask can this work on other paper beside the watercolor paper you are using to lay down the bird on ?

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Yes of course! This method will work on any paper or canvas :)

[@janettepolt2815]

Thanks for sharing. I just started waterpainting and I really stink so anything helps!!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

It is a journey and there is ALWAYS more to learn Watercolour is a great teacher. You will get there.

[@durgeshsingh1855]

Thank you, this tip is very helpful.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

So glad it helped!🙂

[@noicetiger1762]

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[@armaanibrahim]

Noice

[@kare7563]

Noice

[@youtubepremium971]

Noice

[@shreyashnaik440]

Noice

[@michaebelymondo]

Noice

[@terobistmkonko234]

Thank you so much, just what I needed.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching & subscribing!

[@iirislinnea]

Thank you, this was very helpful! And such a beautiful painting 💙

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed that. Check out the full tutorial if you like through my website . Cheers!

[@danja7691]

Thanks for your advice! 😃

[@delila351]

THANK you for sharing this...........I wondered how you get this on WC paper.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You’re so welcome :)

[@i_wonderwoman_i9677]

Thank you so much! Really helpful tutorial :) Thank you!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

That’s great! Thanks for taking the time to write a comment I really appreciate that.

[@i_wonderwoman_i9677]

@@CrystalBesharaArtist Most welcome! =)

[@Kiisahime]

Very helpful thank you!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimberlyrichards9673]

@@CrystalBesharaArtist very helpful.. Thank you!

[@digidrawdude]

Hey! So we can’t use an HB pencil to drawing on top of the tracing paper with the important paper underneath the tracing paper for the last transfer step? First-timer here!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

hi! I'm not 100% sure what your question is but I am happy to help. Try reviewing at 1:52 on the video, I explain this a bit more clearly. Your first drawing on the tracing paper can be any pencil or pen you like, however the side that will get transferred needs to be done in reverse (traced again on opposite side of your tracing paper) and usually a soft pencil works best (because it's more transferable). Basically, the side that you want to transfer to your FINAL paper, should be done in a softer lead (an HB pencil or a very sharp 2B).

[@digidrawdude]

@@CrystalBesharaArtist this HELPS! Thank you! I’ll use my HB!

[@jessicadegas9889]

Thank you Crystal for the good tip Love your video ........

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You are so welcome!

[@crystalfernandes9787]

Thank you so much it was very helpful for me

[@nscan2]

That, is so hard compared to just covering back of initial picture with graphite pencil and then place that on paper tape so it won’t move and trace original picture so you only trace once. You can lift as she does to make sure it transfers (don’t use really heavy pressure it will indent the new page).

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Do whatever works for you :) However, the problem with the method you suggest is that, especially for people wanting to transfer their images for use of painting (particularly for watercolour) is all of that excess lead / graphite often transfers to areas you don’t want - even under the pressure of your resting hand. Without a discerning amount of knowledge, the lead or graphite you’ve rubbed all over the back can transfer and sully your entire paper. Speaking from 30 years of teaching experience seeing students use that method leading to frustration. I also have a background as a botanical illustrator where you must keep your art paper pristine. It’s much safer and cleaner to flip the image in reverse with software and trace it more exactly and rub on the top side. Zero risk of transferring all of that messy stuff you’ve covered the contact side with. The less erasing and clean up, the better for your actual paper. 😊

[@varsharege9237]

Very very helpful..... Thank you so much

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Most welcome 😊

[@surashreejadhao5100]

Thank you soo much mam. Stay blessed :)

[@shakaharikitchen620]

Great work 👍Thank you from India

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Hello! Thanks for watching!

[@LostFleet]

Thank you it was much needed advice :)

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You’re very welcome. Glad it came in handy :)

[@venugk7049]

Can yu tell hiw to trace a map in a4 sheet paper

[@lyniebrown2575]

Would a dotting tool work instead of the burnishing tool?

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

So sorry for the delayed reply. Sometimes the comments don’t show up properly. I’m sure you’ve forgives it out by now but sounds like your tool would work. I think I mention even just using another pencil or , even a capped ball pint pen like a box pen. Anything hard and slightly pointed but not to sharp that it cuts the paper :)

[@dawnborchert772]

Thank you for your help

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You’re so very welcome 🙏

[@debbieporter8610]

I did 1 an it was great but today i tried an i got covered in pencil? 😱 No Idea How that happened?? Can yoy help me please.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Love to help. Would need more info :)

[@lilahrose409]

Nice working

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Thanks

[@snoggingmoise668]

I have a question; I'm not into drawing that much but I do have a light pad I got for free recently and I was wondering: why use tracing paper if you can use a light pad? Is it not much easier, clearer and less work than tracing paper?

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

oh you bet! If you have a light box / pad that is a huge advantage and you can skip all of this. I would say many people do not have one so this video is for them :) Alternatively, sometimes I use something I've traced onto tracing paper to "TRY" an idea out in an existing composition without committing right away. ie: If I have a landscape and want to put some sheep in it, I could draw the sheep on a piece of transparent tracing paper and move it around on the landscape until I am happy with the placement and composition. It's like old school photoshop! Cheers!

[@snoggingmoise668]

@@CrystalBesharaArtistThank you so much for responding :))) I can give my head some peace now and stop wondering, haha! And that's a great tip you gave there! Thanks 💗

[@MsVivian99]

Me too !, got my picture traced, then how to get on to my page ! This is perfect ,

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

🙌 awesome !

[@richardsilva-spokane3436]

Thanks Crystal! New sub 👍

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Woot! Awesome! Thank you 🙏

[@jenniferann7375]

Could I use this technique to transfer to metal?

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You could indeed by using a much darker lead like a 4B or 6B or, you can use the same idea but use a "CHINA MARKER" or CHALK or CONTE pencil in white - which woudl show up much better.

[@nancybailey2230]

Thanks so much !

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You're welcome!

[@twizzy12]

Can this be used on leather?

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

This technique can be used for any material really :) for softer surfaces like canvas or leather ; I would suggest the transferable “contact” side be something more easily transferred like chalk pencil or conté or charcoal pencil :)

[@twizzy12]

@@CrystalBesharaArtist thank you so much. I customize sneakers and can’t draw. I would love to add portraits ☺️

[@PetruDumitru]

Many thanks! Very useful. What type of tool is the one you went on the lines to replicate them on the watercolour paper? Thanks for writing back!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

I use a burnishing tool. Essentially it’s like a pencil except it has a steel neighbor with a round ball at the end available in different sizes. Your best bet would be to head to your local craft supply store. They are often sold with transfer letters! Just ask your sales associate and I’m sure they’ll know :)

[@PetruDumitru]

@@CrystalBesharaArtist Thanks a lot! Warmest greetings from Brussels!

[@suzangordon7588]

Thank you!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You are so welcome !

[@jupiterkewl8633]

How do i transfer tracing onto regular paper

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You do exactly the same thing, but just choose whatever paper you prefer. :)

[@jupiterkewl8633]

@@CrystalBesharaArtist I just chose the regular white paper

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Yes. Choose whatever paper you like and just follow the steps above :)

[@alexmathew342]

Thank you very much

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You are welcome

[@BattleRapOpinions]

Thank you

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You're welcome

[@J4M3S17]

You should consider creating painting Asmr relaxation videos.

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Ok thinking of doing some actually ! Thanks for the comment :) stay tuned !

[@pietr485]

why don't u simply mirror the image on some image editor from the beginning? I mean, so u dont do the same drawing twice

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Yes. I believe I suggested that as well in this video . That said, some folks are older or don’t have the knowledge or software to do that.

[@StudioSaif]

Nice !!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

✌

[@foziakhan6266]

Thanks ❤️

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You're welcome 😊

[@Jo-lk1hx]

Thanks!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

No problem!

[@dianaramirez4811]

What type of pencil she said it was?

[@MsRedBottomosity]

HB penicil

[@init6991]

Thanks

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You’re very welcome !

[@MegDong0925]

very helpful! thanks a lot!

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

Wonderful. Glad to help !

[@777VIBRANT]

Thank you

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

You are so welcome !

[@VVhistory]

Thanks

[@CrystalBesharaArtist]

No problem