Using Omni-Gel™ Photo Transfer Liquid
Instructions
Image Transfer Steps
Step 1
Find images of interest. These can be anything from magazines* or books*, or good quality photo copies of treasured photos with printer. (Do not use original photographs.)
*Please be sure not to violate any copyright restrictions.
Step 2
Place on a clean surface. (Put down freezer paper or newspaper to protect work surface.)
Step 3
Apply the first thin coat of Omni-Gel directly to the image with a nylon brush. Work vertically (up and down), and cover the entire surface to be transferred plus about 1/2 inch past the transfer area, always brushing up and down. Let dry.
Please Note: The thickness of your layers of Omni-Gel, along with temperature and humidity will determine how long each layer of Omni-Gel will need to dry. In most cases, when the Omni-Gel is completely translucent, it is dry and you can proceed with the next step.
Step 4
Apply a second thin coat with nylon brush, perpendicular to the first coat. (Horizontally, or side to side.) Let dry.
Step 5
Apply the final thin coat of Omni-Gel with a nylon brush, going diagonally (top to bottom - at an angle). Let dry completely (at least 6 hours).
Step 6
After dried, trim off excess transfer material from your flat surface. Now you are ready to use the photo transfer piece in jewelry or craft projects.
Applying Transfers
Step 1
Trim away extra paper from images leaving a 1/4-inch border around image.
Step 2
Place transfer, image gloss side up, in cold water for about 20 minutes.
Step 3
Take transfer image from water and place image side down on plastic tray, vinyl tablecloth, etc.
Step 4
Make sure image is smoothed down and is in contact with tray. If it's not, the image can stretch while removing the paper.
Step 5
Use your finger to roll away the paper from the back of the image. (Keeping the image moist while removing the paper helps.)
Step 6
When the majority of the paper is gone, use a lint free towel to clean off the rest.
Step 7
Place on flat surface and allow to dry.
Step 8
To mount on surface, use Omni-Gel as glue and paint a thin layer on the flat surface receiving the transfer. For a brush stroke effect, place the Omni-Gel coated side up, for smoother effect, place Omni-Gel coated side down.
Step 9
Press surfaces together eliminating all air bubbles. Use your fingers or a foam roller if you wish. After thoroughly dried, trim off any excess with sharp scissors.
Tips
Work on a clean flat surface.
Use a plastic tray, vinyl tablecloth, etc. to clean the image before adhering transfer. This reduces the possibility of the Omni-Gel material stretching and distorting the image.
Plan to apply Omni-Gel to a large number of images to give plenty of style choices.
Protect work surface (Omni-Gel is also a great glue). Use a nylon brush and clean with warm soapy water after use.
Please Note: In most cases your transfer is translucent. Some card stock and buffed papers may leave a white finish on the back of the transfers. These will inhibit the clarity of the transfer. To correct, paint on a coat on Omni-Gel and let dry.
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