Pixiq

My students are forever pushing the envelope. Sarah Eksten, (a former student and fellow author in my latest art therapy book) (and soon to be  featured in my forthcoming book with Lark), discovered a method of transferring, which we aptly named the Seksten method, after Sarah, of course. Although Sarah introduced this method many years ago, more people have posted similar techniques on the Internet. Using the Seksten method,  I combine an inkjet transparency paper (generally OfficeMax, which is cheaper and works just as well as HP  (Hewlett-Packard) transparency paper),  with Mod Podge to obtain a nearly perfect transfer onto a substrate (and one that  resembles  the negative transfer method achieved by the old Polaroid 669 film, which will be covered later in my book, as well as in a post to follow- stay tuned for that;-)

And since 100 sheets of inkjet transparency are about $25 (US) per package, the cost is amazingly cheap when compared to using the analog films (FP-100C - ISO 100) and Polaroid ID-UV film) (and even the new Impossible Project) film. The cost using transparecy film is approximately $.25 compared to a little over $1.00 per transfer when using the aforementioned analog films.

The look can be quite similar to the anlog film quality of old peel apart films, if you don't want an absolutely perfect image, which one can get using Mod Podge and the proper amount of pressure.

First, print out your image onto an inkjet transparency: but make sure it is  the mirror image  (e.g., rotate the plane in Photoshop), or it will be backwards from your orignial intention.Let it dry about 2 minutes.

Next, In creating these pictures, if you want a perfect result, try loading your substrate with a substanial amount of Mod Pdge, using a paint brush or foam brush. Go in the same direction to create striation and/or avodi it, depending on your preference. (I like the striation since it reminds me of Polaroid 669 Film, so I use the Mod Podge sparingly.)

Next, place the transparency down onto the Mod Podge and use a brayer and roll (with some pressure) about 6 times in the same direction. Wait about 1 1/2 minutes or more depending on the look you want to achieve. Then, slowly remove the transparency and your image is now transferred to your substrate.

I have used this method with varying software images that I have created using Photoshop, Artmatic, Painter, Studio Artist, etcetera. (Naturally, using a Wacom tablet to create thses images is paramount;-)  In the referenced artwork, some of the images were taken into Studio Artist, Photoshop and Painter before outputting onto the transparency.

Experiment with substrates and have fun!! I have even done this on fabric!!

I look forward to your comments! And I will be posting more in the future- in time, I hope to upload a video, just in case you really want step-by-step directions.

keep on lighting your trail ...