Image Transfer: 1st attempt

I just want to share my first attempt in doing image transfer technique using heat transfer paper (commonly use for shirt printing)

WARNING: the following images are explicit and may be deemed offensive. Reader discretion is advised.

This project was commissioned by my brother's friend whose getting married next month. I suggested a personalized chibi of her guests with their name stamped on the *tooot*.
After finishing all 20 pieces I had some second thought and decided to toss this out. Why??? Conservative ang lola mo! LoL… Kidding aside, I felt responsible for those guests that will be offended seeing their names on a *tooot*. With my client’s permission, I made some changes on our initial plan.

Initial plan : XXX

I browse the net trying to look for a caricature or cartoonish image of the *toot*. Lucky enough I found this image of it wearing a night gown which is really perfect for this theme. Since I have hundreds of heat transfer paper I use on my digital press business, I decided to do image transfer on my clay. NOTE: I learned this technique from youtube and from my fellow clay friends (KUDOS!!!)

Here’s the quick step for this technique

1.      Print the MIRROR image on the transfer paper

Mirror Image Sample

2.      Cut the image as desired

3.      Prepare your clay and cut it accordingly (don’t forget to condition your clay and put a hole if needed)

4.      Apply a thin and even layer of TLS on top of the clay   

5.      Place the paper on top with the printed side facing the clay with TLS (press the paper carefully to remove air trapped in between

6.      Bake as instructed

 

 

 DONE!!! Since this is my first time to try this technique, your suggestion or comment is highly appreciated..