Reflections
This week we learnt about image transfer. I have always heard the term image transfer, but never really knew what it meant, or the process involved in transfering the image. I'm really glad I got to learn about this because what I imagined was completely different. Anyway we learnt 3 methods of image transfer, which were solvent, heat and adhesive based. I was so surprised that we could actually use glue, tape and water for the adhesive method. Who knew that image transfers is actually at the tip of our fingers? Its as simple as that. This lesson is very useful especially when we want to transfer images or illustrations onto somewhere that the printer is incapable to print on. For example, we can use the methods learnt to print onto our notebooks, bags or even the wall (I think haha). Transfering images traditionally is very helpful especially for us designers, if we want to document things or even as a daily inspiration in our notebooks. As we were trying out these three methods, I realised that the surface that we will be transferring on plays a major role in determining whether the image will be transfered to the surface. The amount of pressure used and stability of holding the drawing down will also affect the quality and sharpness of the image transfer.
Experimental Process