Mixed Media Tutorial - How to use Gesso for Transfers

Gesso Transfer - Mixed Media Tutorial by Sandra Duran Wilson
This mixed media tutorial will show you how to get a transfer to look like it does printed on paper. The benefit to a transfer is that you can distress it and alter it. You can use found images, your own photos or a compilation of images. So many possibilities.
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Golden Gesso - amzn.to/3wuKyVL
Or Liquitex Gesso- amzn.to/42V4tJe
Foundations of a gesso transfer - When you look at a printed image you are viewing it on white paper. If you want your image to look the same, you will need to make your transfer using white gesso. You could use white paint, but you will get better results with Gesso.
Surface - You can make a gesso transfer onto paper, canvas, fabric, panel or any surface that will hold gesso.
Image - Your image must be a laser print, or you can use an image from a magazine or even a calendar like I did. If you are uncertain if the image will work, test it first by wetting a corner with water and seeing if the ink smears. If it does it will not work for a transfer.
Image Ideas -I like to use my own photographs and sometimes I alter them in photo editing apps. Print them on a laser printer from the office supply store. You may resize and alter scale on the copy machines as well. This can be a lot of fun. If you are going to make a black and white image, use the color printer. The quality of the ink is much better than the black and white copy machines.
Gesso - If you want a textured surface, first apply a thick coat of gesso and let dry. The drying time will vary depending on your surface and ambient conditions. Use a good quality gesso like Liquitex or Golden.
Tools - I use a palette knife, brush, spray bottle of water, sandpaper (optional), brown paper (like a piece of a brown paper bag), image, key card, scissors and paper towel.
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[@JCmercy4me]

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

[@kariarvisais8588]

❤ Thank you for this demo 🎨

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are welcome and thanks for watching.

[@joburrow9863]

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

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You're welcome.

[@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.

[@vik9658]

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

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are very welcome.

[@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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[@fatoomgierdien110]

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

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are very welcome, and thanks for watching.

[@tomasinaconti4140]

Your always so inspiring 😁

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Oh thank you!

[@handyandhoney7418]

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

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Thank you ❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@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: th-cam.com/video/1JBC3_ipeoc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Sdn6Nqb0lv8AtUqQ

[@user-id7rr7yk7l]

❤❤❤

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Thank you.

[@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.

[@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.

[@novallasuter5265]

Arent there copyright concerns for copying?

[@SandraDuranWilson]

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

[@dancingqueen2131]

Heads up - starts 5 minutes in

[@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.

[@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.

[@teresajordao6634]

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

[@SandraDuranWilson]

You are welcome.

[@GROW_YOUTUBE_VIEWS_m109]

Love you and love your vlogs ❤️

[@SandraDuranWilson]

Thank you ❤