10 Comments so far

1. Garlinda Price on October 16, 2007 6:10 am

   Hi Heather, where can I find the transfers to use. Colored or black and white/ I tried the Doverbooksat the library but they aren’t cute.

2. Melanie Dilday on October 16, 2007 2:49 pm

   I agree Heather. I’ve been a great fan of this method for years. The only problem is that it doesn’t work for curved surfaces, you know, like inros. So for non flat surfaces I use the laser printer method (see Donna Katos new book)

   Mel

3. Margaret Donnelly on October 17, 2007 4:45 pm

   Hi Heather! I’ve tried this method, and I’ve found that with my favorite type of clay (Kato Polyclay), this method is definitely not “foolproof” (although I could be the major fool–LOL!). I’ve found the easiest method to be one that incorporates a specific product (JudiKins TranzIt Rinse Away Paper) and a laser printer or toner copier (B&W or color). You place the printed and trimmed image face down on the uncured clay, burnish, wait five minutes or so, and then run the clay under water. Voila! Instant transfer! I’ve detailed the info on the paper and the step-by-step on my blog. Just thought you’d like to know about this!

   Best,

   Margaret

4. heather powers on October 17, 2007 5:36 pm

   hi margaret,
   i used it with premo, my clay of choice, and i have to give it two thumbs up for super easy to use. of course, i’m not a transfer expect, so thank you for sharing the information.
   melanie -donna’s new book is filled with all sorts of good info. thanks for pointing that out.

5. arch on October 18, 2007 5:16 am

   i only use gin to transfer images…

6. Lunes on October 19, 2007 5:07 am

   I find this method hit and miss it doesn’t work every time.

7. heather powers on October 28, 2007 8:29 am

   just like everything in polymer clay, it seems there are many ways to create a desired effect. If this one doesn’t work out for you, try another method until one does!

   FYI: I use an epson printer, HP Iron-on Transfers with white Premo clay. The results are amazing.

8. Angie on November 25, 2007 9:56 pm

   Ok, well I’m just now tring to figure all of this out. After you print on iron on paper do you put it on before or after you bake? I haven’t tried the jin method but I have tried using the mineral spirits but it didn’t work. I’m looking for the best way where I can do it using my inkjet printer.

9. Shelly on May 31, 2008 11:53 am

   I have been able to make the transfer onto the clay but I am having a problem with the photo being easy to scratch once made into jewelry. Is there any coating or sealer that will not leave the piece tacky or sticky.

10. heather powers on May 31, 2008 4:08 pm

    Hi Shelly,
    I’m not expert on this, but I use a little future. I dab it on with my finger, wipe off the excess and then I heat it up for a bit with my embossing heat gun. I like the matte finish of polymer clay and hate to add glazes, but this does the trick for me.

    You might want to ask this question on the polymerclaycentral.com message board. I’m sure you could get a better answer!

    -Heather