How to Make Rub-On Transfer Design Paper
Rub on stickers can be used in various art and craft projects, such as scrapbooks, quilting, and mirror art. Store bought, rub on transfer stickers can be expensive. The rub ons can be easily made at home for a fraction of the cost.
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Things You'll Need
- Ink jet transparency sheet
- Digital design
- Photoshop, Paint, or other software that works with images.
- Ink jet printer
Instructions
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Find a piece of transparency paper. The paper can be used many times, so you do not have to run out and by a big packet. Just remember to wipe clean after you are done, so it will not stain your paper.
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Create or find a design that you want to use. If you are using images found online for your rub on, know that many free images may only be used for personal use. If you are planning to sell your craft, you will either need to make your own or buy a image to use.
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Flip or mirror the image in your digital editing program so when it flips on the transfer paper, it will go back to the right way.
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Using a inkjet paper, print image onto transparency paper(paper should be glossy side up).
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Let the rub on sticker dry completely before putting it on your project.
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To transfer the rub on image to your project: Lay image face down on where you want the image to go. Then press down on the back of the images to transfer the image from paper to project. The fastest way I have seen this done is but firmly runing a edge of a hard bound book on top of the paper to insure the image is firmly in place. You may also use a iron set on a low setting.
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Tips & Warnings
For rub ons to appear clear and shop, make sure images have a resolution of no less the 200 dpi.
