Mixed Media Tutorial - How to use Gesso for Transfers

[@JillRumleyArt]

Hi Sandra! You came up in my search for a gesso transfer! So awesome!! Thanks for this tutorial!

[@SandraDuranWilson]

@JillRumleyArt hi Jill Great to hear from you!

[@JCmercy4me]

It’s always interesting to learn something new. Did not know you could use Gesso like that. Thanks Sandra 👏👏👏👍🏻❤️

[@joburrows9210]

Beautiful! I have to admit, I doubted your success, but you did it! Thanks for sharing. That's a great idea!❤

[@SandraDuranWilson]

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[@marilynharber2101]

Thank you so much for your videos. You’re a wonderful instructor and thank you thank you for being in real time!

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Thank you for your words of support. It means a lot to me.❤

[@joburrow9863]

Thank you for the tutorial. I really enjoyed learning about this .

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You're welcome.

[@vik9658]

Just found this. Will have to look for all the others. Thank you in advance for these.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are very welcome.

[@SMessai]

Thank you for a great video. Will the method work if you dry it with blow dryer. Thank you again❤❤❤

[@SandraDuranWilson]

@@SMessai no let it dry naturally.

[@TheKathleensUTube]

TY so much, such beautiful work!

[@handyandhoney7418]

You are a great teacher!! You explain everything so well!! Thank you so much!! Great video!! :)

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Thank you ❤

[@kariarvisais8588]

❤ Thank you for this demo 🎨

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are welcome and thanks for watching.

[@PaulaMion]

OHH thank you for sharing this. My daughter and I were talking about getting a company to do our original works as prints on canvas but now I want to try it ourself instead. I love the finished look. Thank you again....

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are so welcome. I would love to see your results. Please join the creative Awakening Facebook group and post.

[@fatoomgierdien110]

Thank You Sandra Duran Wilson for a Great Teaching video🤲🏻🙏🌿. ❤🎉ToomCapeTown

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are very welcome, and thanks for watching.

[@karenw8929]

Hi Sandra - thanks for the tutorial ... does this work with clear gesso?

[@SandraDuranWilson]

@karenw8929 Well, the purpose of using gesso is to provide a white background, so if you want a transparent transfer, just use gloss gel.

[@karenw8929]

@@SandraDuranWilson I haven't tried the gloss gel method. I was just thinking about the possibility of layering images and the gesso would fix the previous layer making it possible to overlap multiple layers. But, I don't know if the method will work with clear gesso or not.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

@karenw8929 yes, it would work with cleas gesso, but if you really want it to be transparent do the same steps as the video but use gloss gel

[@jayneelinor]

I do alot of transfers and the best trick I have come across thus far was from Kate Thompson who uses a Mr Clean Magic Eraser sponge to get the paper off. It truly is magic and saves alot of rubbing.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

It does work well but on delicate transfers you need to use a light touch.

[@carolinas2970]

Thanks a lot. I loved this video. I tried it and let it dry overnight and longer. But I had some spaces where the picture came off. How can I avoid this. Thanks a lot!!!

[@SandraDuranWilson]

This is kind of the nature of transfers. The image is only going to transfer where the gesso is wet and the paper is adhered. I suggest trying a little thicker layer of gesso and assuring all areas are pressed down. I find if I go back about 10 minutes after putting the image down, I can sometimes see areas where the paper isn't adhered as well as I thought. Just press down, especially around the edges. Just know that no matter how well you do it this can happen. There are other ways to get a more perfect transfer.

[@carolinas2970]

@@SandraDuranWilson thanks a lot for your answer and suggestion I will try. I still loved the result.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

@@carolinas2970 I often love the distressed outcome, especially if I put a transparent glaze over the whole piece.

[@carolinas2970]

@@SandraDuranWilson thanks a lot for your suggestions. I tried it again and got a perfect result. Even though I also liked the one where some of the pic came off. I am doing the definite transfer for a piece and so far the result is great. I also spray a thin layer of fixer and enamel and it got better!!!! This method is really life changing for my art. Can’t wait to see more videos of you!!!!

[@SandraDuranWilson]

@carolinas2970 fantastic. Are you spraying the fixer on the paper image? What enamel do you mean? I have used the fixer on ink jet images with limited success, but I will try this on the laser images, too.

[@Melissa_Melissa_503]

Thanks for the paper bag trick. I'm going to try it

[@SandraDuranWilson]

As someone else suggested the magic sponges work too but I like to go with repurposed first.

[@carolinas2970]

yes thanks. I apply the fixer once the transfer is one after I removed all the paper. And then I apply enamel to protect the transfer. I think I cannot send pics here. I wanted to show you my end result and the products I apply.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You can send pics to [e-mail]

[@dawnswain875]

Should I seal this with anything when I'm finished to help protect it? I'm transferring onto canvas...

[@SandraDuranWilson]

@dawnswain875 it is always a good idea to seal a transfer with UV protection. I use a Krylon spray or an MSA varnish.

[@tomasinaconti4140]

Your always so inspiring 😁

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Oh thank you!

[@thehouseofjane]

Hi Sandra, do you ever use the magazine paper to do this technique or do you always make a laser copy of the image? Learned a lot and new sub. Thanks for the video.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Thanks for watching. Yes, you can use the magazine page without making a copy. If I like an image, I will make a copy so I can use it again.

[@stefaniekappel]

It does work with inkjet prints. What I do is the following: 1. I put Liquitex gel medium on the surface 2. I put my inkjet print face down 3. I do not let it dry 4. I spray the back lightly 5. After about 2-3 minutes I start pulling at the corner and I pull off most of the paper in one go 6. To get rid of the milky appearance I just apply some spray glossy finish. Re: copyright: use your own images to be on the safe side or look for copyright free images on unsplash. If you use parts of magazine images, make sure nobody can identify them.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Great. Thanks for the technique. Does this work on an already painted acrylic canvas or only on paper?

[@stefaniekappel]

@@SandraDuranWilson on anything. I got the idea from: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3uldGaVntWYpcUsi=Sdn6Nqb0lv8AtUqQ

[@RobinZiemacki]

I love this technique. But I cannot find the notes you mentioned at the end of the video

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Let me check on this.

[@RobinZiemacki]

thanks, Sandra

[@SandraDuranWilson]

They are pasted in the info section now.

[@novallasuter5265]

Arent there copyright concerns for copying?

[@SandraDuranWilson]

If you are not selling the work. I used this for demonstration only.

[@FarzanehSadeghi-c9q]

❤❤❤

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Thank you.

[@andreagossmann1898]

I'm guessing an ink jet printer wint work?

[@SandraDuranWilson]

No it has to be laser or heat set so the ink won't run.

[@scrapsimone]

Merci beaucoup 🌸🌸🌸

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are very welcome 🙏

[@Chrisylouann]

I did this years ago but did not us Gesso.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

I had it in my first book, Image Transfer Workshop. Thanks for watching.

[@journaleclectique]

isn't this a copyright problem? using the magasin pages? i like this idea but other channels says its a no no to modify magasine pages

[@cherylreid5768]

The law on this may differ from one country to another. It’s important to understand copyright law in our own country, not what applies elsewhere.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

If you are using ads it isn't an issue. To be safe use your own photos.

[@lobstermash]

Just don't offer it for sale.

[@suziewoo2820]

For your personal use, it is ok

[@SkyRamsey]

Please explain why ads are different, regarding copyright issues.

[@teresajordao6634]

Thank you for this. I didnt' know this technique! 🩷

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are welcome.

[@dancingqueen2131]

Heads up - starts 5 minutes in

[@DebWarner-uf1or]

depending upon the calendar, the image could be copyrighted. You need to be aware of copyright laws before using any images

[@SandraDuranWilson]

That's why it is best to just use your own images. So easy with smart phones.

[@Engelhafen]

Patterns are one thing but taking copyrighted photographs is infringement. If we learned anything from Andy Warhol it’s not to use other peoples images.

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Of course you don't want to use others images. That's why I use my own. You may also use historical images that are copyright free. The NY Public Library has millions.

[@slapshot6163]

⁠​⁠@@SandraDuranWilsonAren’t the magazine pages you used copyrighted?

[@SandraDuranWilson]

@@slapshot6163 I only used the image of a lily pad as an example, not for sale.