How to make transparent images on cheap paper

[@BohemianCrafting]

In my book they used paraffin for this technique. I don't have paraffin so I used furniture beeswax. It dry hard and it shouldn't change the smell after time, because who will want to use this wax if furniture will smell like a trash in few months, right? So I hope it safe😉 Here are links for wax and brushes I am using, maybe you can find something similar in your area. www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07JMFKMD4 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07GWMC2KK

[@emmkaa2099]

Very cool!! Thanks for the info, I'll certainly check it out. I do have parafin... maybe just kinda rub it across the paper then warm it up? I'd try it now but it's almost 4:00 in the morning. E-gads!! This sleep thing is cutting into my creating time😉😴

[@BohemianCrafting]

LOL 😁😁this sleep thing 🤣 love it! Good night sweetie xxx

[@joymenis1048]

@@emmkaa2099 Be careful as parafin is highly inflamable, better to use wax if your going to heat it.hugs xx

[@emmkaa2099]

@@joymenis1048 Uh oh. 🤔 Looks like it might be time for a... well, you know... for a question that might be dumb if there were any dumb questions... 🙃 Isn't parafin wax? I just bought some parafin for my wax dip for my manicure. The box says the parafin is good for "canning, candle making, and other household uses." ...no? Not for making paper transparent? Thanks in advance, Joy, for the info. 😁. MK

[@thesarcasticcrafthoarder-b5733]

@@emmkaa2099 yes parifin is a petroleum product in a harden form and yes is very flammable. Bees wax has NOHING to do witj a peteoleum by product... those little drones and worker bees produce their wax all by themselves.

[@dianneblake]

Isn't it so fun to rediscover techniques? I have used furniture beeswax also. I brushed on the wax a little more sparingly. Then I covered the sheet with baking parchment paper. Then I used an iron to heat and spread the wax. This uses less wax and makes the wax more even. I love the way the paper smells after waxing too. Thanks for sharing.

[@Blossom2Titus]

Does the end result feel greasy?

[@dianneblake]

@@Blossom2Titus no not greasy. But it is waxy and there will be only a few things you can do on top of it. Some markers like Posca pens and Stabilo All surface pencils will work. Ironing does make the wax penetrate the paper better. I blotted the paper by rubbing it while it was hot to limit the thickness of the wax. The results are nice, especially on rice paper, which is already somewhat translucent. I recommend you try the technique on scraps of paper before you do it in a special project. I played with it for a couple of hours before I figured out how to do it to my satisfaction. Good luck!

[@Blossom2Titus]

Dianne Blake thanks for such a detailed reply💕

[@dianneblake]

@@Blossom2Titus oh, by the way, I used Daddy Van's all natural unscented beeswax furniture polish. You can can also get it with lavender and sweet orange oil.

[@meirx7gc]

Thank you for sharing the ironing of the parchment paper on top trick trick to spread the wax. Going to try that.

[@petomine1565]

Eva, you can also press it with a hot iron if you don't have a heat tool! Just place chips of a white candle, bees wax, or parafin on a larger piece of parchment paper, fold the paper in half & iron it to melt & get an even coat. Then you open the parchment up & place the paper you want to treat inside & refold the parchment. Iron again to coat the paper you put inside! Easy it also works great with origami paper! The wax gives it a cling like effect & you can make designs of whatever you chose and they will stick to your windows! When I was little we always did it at the holidays making santas, snowmen, snowflakes... also you can make some really pretty faux stained glass! Thanks for sharing this Eva so many others can enjoy a long lost craft!

[@BohemianCrafting]

It's a great idea! thank you so much xxx

[@heikeneukirch7431]

I’m using vegetable oil or baby oil and wipe just the back of the paper. After drying it’s translucent as well 💕

[@BigFatMixedMediaTribe]

Just did it! I find your idea amazing in its inventivness and simplicity! However, knowing that it comes from a more than a century old book, that it comes from our great grandmothers - that is priceless! I shared your idea, mentioned you in the video, and added links to your video! I have just started in KZbin, so, unfortunately, I can not promise a lot of views coming from my chanel yet, but if I can help even one person to discover your channel and your amazing, joyous, inspiring style, that will be great!

[@marthamurphy3913]

I'll bet it smells nice. I have that wax for my cutting board. Nik the Booksmith sprayed both sides of page with acrylic varnish and it made the paper like glassine. She printed after it dried. I've been planning to try it after printing first as soon as I can work outside outside. Which is now -- we've had two sunny days in southern Oregon and the daffodils are blooming. Yay!

[@BohemianCrafting]

I haven't seen that video. Have to have a look on Nik's channel 😃thank you so much for tip. Have a wonderful day xx

[@emilylaidlaw798]

Wonderful! The old ways are sometimes the best way! TFS!

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

Eva, you're definitely one of my top paper crafting heroes,or should I say heroine! Your level of talent is incomparable and makes me want to keep learning and becoming better, thank you for being an inspiration! 💓Xox

[@marcellaorefice1457]

you're a real artist!!! Love your creations, your very good taste and your sense of humor! Those things you make are precious and easy: thanks for sharing!!!

[@lorieduff7126]

You can do it with baby oil also dry with paper towels and hang to dry makes awesome paper I do it all the time

[@sharonbennett2953]

I also use baby oil too!!

[@BohemianCrafting]

I never tried that with baby oil, but will try 😀 thank you so much for tip xxx

[@MaximumCC]

@@BohemianCrafting I tried baby oil but no matter how long I leave it, it transfers to the page or pocket next to it. Love this look too, will give the wax a try. Thank you Eva

[@SpectrumArtMadi]

Baby oil looks and smells amazing but it stays greasy no matter how long I dry or pat 😕

[@ldyjewell]

EVOO works, which I found out when a bottle broke in the mail. It turned all the brown packing paper translucent.

[@janislf7584]

Brilliant to be able to incorporate an old technique into a newer craft. Very nice. Thank you

[@meirx7gc]

Thank you so much for sharing this tip. Wonderful idea! Would never have dreamed they thought of this trick back in 1910😀. Heading out tomorrow to get some Beeswax furniture polish!

[@joymenis1048]

Thank you ever so much for reminding us how to techniques that we have forgotten. As everything has been done before we can only add our art to it. Keep up your wonderful art, I never tire of your videos or your giggle. Hugs Joy, Spain xx

[@urbanchili]

Before I got my laser printer, I used wax to prevent the ink jet prints from running when I was going to use something on top of them. I never thought about heating the wax. Btw, my grandmother and mother always heated the wax before polishing their furnitures, I think wax are meant to being used that way, but lot of people forgot.

[@jessiejames7202]

Thank you so much for this wonderful technique, this is really clever, “they” were pretty smart cookies back then. Necessity was the mother of invention. Thank you again for sharing with us....I just love your channel❤️🙋🏻🐨🦘💐🌻🌹🇳🇿

[@alemapretsof]

Once again you have found a simple, accessible process for use in crafting!!!

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Brilliant! Thanks so much - lovely to learn old techniques that are still viable today!

[@journals4all694]

Yet another brilliant idea and what is so great with your ideas is that they don't cost the earth. Can't wait to try this. TYFS.

[@justjudycrafting7401]

That is so crazy that they were doing that in 1910! I am going to a crafting retreat this weekend and I will have them watch it.

[@BunnyBowDesign]

Ooh Eva, you are so kind to share this genious idea. Thanks a lot, xx Manuela

[@createwithpamela]

Wow! What an amazing discovery! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of the world! Hugs from Ireland!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much for this tutorial Eva. This is a brilliant idea 💕💕💕

[@bethoberly2825]

Eva you teach us the most amazing things! I love your channel!

[@dinapreuss1922]

Wow, Eva! Who knew they were doing things like this 100 years ago?! I love this. It's so simple. My furniture may never get waxed again either. Thanks for sharing. I definitely can't wait to hear how to photograph without a camera.

[@jeanwestackroyd2966]

Oh Eva, you are such a darling ! How I wish I could see all your old books that you keep, I love things like that and could spend hours just looking at them. Thankyou for sharing this tip from the past !

[@melissafancelli-cox9313]

I saw someone use a bag of wax pellets and they put paper between two pieces of wax( wax like baking paper) and iron it. It was on you tube & channel name is “ Junk Journal Ideas” channel by Donna. She shows 3 or 4 really fast ways to do this. It is same as yours but a little faster. Since you’re doing so many images I thought this could help!! I like her channel a lot. As well as yours I think your artwork is so beautiful. Have a great day!

[@BohemianCrafting]

I will have a look. Thank you for tip😍

[@rneustel388]

I love old books, too, and I have a lot I want to get scanned-the images are so amazing! I’m very partial to the pen and ink drawings. I love your craft, and you can’t beat the way your paper smells with the beeswax. I just moved to Arizona, USA-it’s a very dry environment, so it should be great for my books.

[@trashpandajournaling4850]

Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to try it. And I’m looking forward to seeing more of your images.

[@nicoledemana]

I have 3 tins of furniture wax so lots of see through pages, yay thanks for sharing you are amazing and so talented have a blessed day Nicole UK

[@IwonaEwaSig]

Thank you Eva, will try it for sure. Yes, I do share and we all love giggle with you. So much fun to watch . Stay the way you are. All the best

[@jneigler]

This is so enlightening! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@deniseramirez9706]

Thank you Eva for sharing such a great idea I am definitely going to try this

[@debbieharris2790]

You make me laugh and I love it! Thank you Eva! This is amazing!!!

[@donnamorgancreations8781]

Thank you so much for sharing this! What a fabulous way to have transparent paper!

[@dawnchapman1704]

what a great idea to share! if you put a flat towel or old t-shirt down under the paper, when you heat it, it will absorb the wax keeping it from getting on your table. thanks!

[@BohemianCrafting]

great tip! thank you very much xxx

[@IraSinghTheSouvenirCalledlife]

What a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing ❤️👌😍

[@lesleybailey6924]

Wonderful!! Very well done and thankyou. 👍🏻

[@Debra_Bee87]

Thank you Eva! Looking forward to your future videos on your art & craft discoveries 😀

[@avrilplummer7047]

WOW!!! How wonderful, Isn't it amazing how many things were done hundreds of years ago that we just don't give them credit for. Thank you for sharing your wonderful find xxxx Hugs Avril xx

[@robinsabo6932]

You are so amazing and creative! Thank you for sharing things you learn! You make it so fun!

[@marcyb123123]

Amazing! Always delightful videos from you! Love this technique. Thanks

[@conniehendricks5899]

Wow Eva.....thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@annekekielstra428]

I didn’t no Eder how to do this and it’s so easy when you no!! Thanks for sharing and I do pass this over. Love love love ❤️🇳🇱

[@normajeanr50]

What a cool technique thanks for sharing your research and fun ideas.

[@nightangel0515]

Wow! This technique is wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us! Love it!

[@joseduijf-arets1962]

Super easy but so awsome. thank you for showing us.

[@cleopatra22222222]

Wooooow thank you so much ! You are so talented!!!! Beautiful!!!

[@bev.wilson1449]

Great technique - thank you! I loved your comment about - the furniture not getting waxed anymore - but we have the art technique we wanted. :D

[@BohemianCrafting]

oh thank you for the wonderful message.

[@bev.wilson1449]

@@BohemianCrafting 🥰❤

[@waboosje]

You can do it with candles but you will see the colour of the canule through it and I did it with an ironingtool. It looks a lot easier with the furniturewax.

[@coveredinpaint7318]

How interesting! Thanks for sharing. Julia.

[@kathstone8321]

Thanks so much for this. I've tried image transfers with packing tape but don't like the shiny finish so this is perfect. I've been unable to sleep so have been playing with this technique since 3am today. I used the clear wax I use on my painted furniture with a kitchen sponge to apply and it worked really well.

[@kathylake3867]

Great technique! I love this look. Thanks for the tip!

[@BigFatMixedMediaTribe]

This video made my day! Amazing! Such a clever techniquem and to think that it comes from our great grandmothers! Thank you so much for so kindly sharing it!

[@handmadewithlovebytraceyan3289]

I've seen it done with baby oil but wonder if coconut oil would work as I love the smell lol I'll have to experiment now you have inspired me

[@lorigoodman3780]

I am no longer waxing my floors, but will be waxing my papers because or you!! I love it!!! I owe you something because I made a mistake awhile ago... Maybe Eve will help me... Hugs!!

[@yvonnedirckx7526]

Wow great technique, thanks for sharing.

[@EdgeOfChange]

Awesome idea.. thank you for sharing

[@johnnyjohnson605]

Thank you so much for sharing Eva. I'm going to try it now.👍👍

[@annieo9468]

This is wonderful ! I had been using the baby oil technique...but ...it gets onto places I don't want it to be...and generally doesn't look very good over time AND loses its translucency. Will try immediately, since I have a few cans of beeswax....and goodness knows nothing else around here is going to get waxed any time soon. As always....thank-you for generously sharing your tips and tricks. I learn something new from almost every one of your videos.

[@BohemianCrafting]

😁 I hope no one will comes to punch me,that I am keeping my girls from cleaning 😁 but I feel same. No waxing furniture for now, I am saving my wax for papers 😁😁 Thank you so much for tip about baby oil technique.Just read it from comments,that ladies are using it, I was wondering if it's good. As for me, oil is too wet and never dry totally. Thank you so much xxx

[@angiechapman9816]

I use candle wax and use an iron. Amazing the results. X

[@sandraanderson2758]

Thank you Eva for sharing this fabulous way of getting transparent paper,, I too have always wanted to know how, so I will for sure be trying it xx

[@nikkanannikaandersson9959]

That is fantastic, thank you for sharing that tip!

[@LilianGuerrero]

Great technique. Thank you for sharing!

[@cindypratt6633]

What a fantastic idea.

[@noelcoffey9989]

That’s brilliant, thanks , Mary.

[@justinakavanagh3058]

Wonderful tip, Thank you for sharing this.

[@tinaashworth8282]

Thank you so much Eva!

[@jennipherscreativejewelryb1044]

Thank you . i had fun with this project, i used it to make earrings. great idea!!!

[@WoodlandInspired]

How fun this looks I will have to get some polish and give this a try. Tyfs

[@ginagrego4824]

Brilhante... como se lembra disto...

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

What a great idea. You could also make plain waxed paper instead of buying it, for use with other techniques. The only thing is, wax furniture polish has quite a strong smell. Does this wear off in time? Please show us how you use these beautiful transparent images.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Eva, that’s totally amazing!!!!!!!! I really really love 💕 this technique and I’m definitely going to have a go at this. It’s incredible that they did this so long ago??!!!!! As always you are really really incredible too xxx Mags

[@BohemianCrafting]

Exactly! I am so amazed by that book. So many clever ideas I have learned back at school,but forgot.

[@KimGibsonfiberlover]

Great technique!

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

Great idea Eva thank you for sharing....have a wonderful day.

[@angeliquedevries5542]

Hi Eva , i use babyoil and i also print on tracing paper i glue it on a normal copy paper only the top and sides and than i print the images i want it looks really great and not so time consuming . (but it doesn"t smell as good as wax )

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

What a cool idea. TFS.

[@perrine90]

Nice trick ! Thank you for sharing

[@tanyabrown1332]

I've never seen this before. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing

[@melindamarie6139]

Awesome!!! Thank you, so cool!! I love ur images!! ✌🏼🧡

[@blue-penmisty-dawn3682]

Hi! What a wonderful technique! Thank you for sharing it! I can't wait to see what else you discover in your old books! Blessings.

[@cwilliams1961]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing this great tip!

[@emmkaa2099]

Oh my GOSH!! Whoda thunk it? And we think we're so very smart! Eva, thank you. This week's must do list: Waxing furniture off, waxing paper on! 🏜️♥️ MK.

[@BohemianCrafting]

😁😁👍yep me too 😉😘

[@torageirs6473]

This is fab, thank you for sharing I have done this with baby oil but that I thinks not very good it can smear to the page in the background.

[@michellebrown7000]

You’ve done it again! This was such a quick method. Another way is to use baby oil/mineral oil, etc. but it’s so messy; smells great (baby oil), but takes a long time to dry. Tfs!

[@pamrobinson1668]

Thanks for finding and posting this beautiful technique. I loved your enthusiasm and your accent, you are just adorable. New subscriber. HUGS, from Pamikins

[@BohemianCrafting]

Welcome to my channel. I hope you will enjoy it here 😃

[@koyosensebe8027]

Perfect idea! when I used baby oil I didn’t have a good result. I leave it in a book to absorb the oil. You see the result in the moment and that is fantastic. Thanks you 😊

[@papeteriedechoix]

Wow!!!! This is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

[@mariefitzgerald9250]

Just found your channel, this looks awesome, going to have to give it a go! Thanks for sharing x

[@emilyfox2072]

Such a smart video, thank u so much!!!

[@corrieloon4096]

Love it so much. Thank you for your video!!!

[@sharon94503]

Looks like vellum💕

[@cheryltalton8710]

What a wonderful idea, thanks for sharing

[@mayennebanda1990]

You are a genius!

[@jodyconrad3763]

This is a very old technique. I had read about this long ago, they would wax newspapers to make them grease proof. Thank you for sharing this.

[@sharonhastings2115]

Great idea

[@jeanniedreemer1944]

This is such a fantastic surprise! I will surely try it . I will just send them to you to watch you do it! Tfs this! Love it!🤗👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@etexsunflowers]

Great idea and can’t wait to try this. Waiting for the supplies to come in the mail. How do you adhere it to your journal so that it stays transparent???

[@orch712]

Thank you very much I too have a new use for my furniture wax.

[@joycehill4399]

WOW FACTOR! 1910 technique,,, Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@nathaliet.3985]

Thank you for sharing this idea Eva! I'm adding furniture wax to my shopping list 🤗. x.o