instructions

You will need -

Laserjet colour copies, from a print shop, (not bubblejet or inkjet prints from a home computer).
Photocopies must be a mirror image (reversed) and it is best to work with A4 A 5 cm sponge applicator.
Newspaper to catch extra medium.
Pre-washed white cotton, 5 cm larger all around than the colour copy to be transferred. This must be ironed onto freezer paper (a silicon-sided paper used to prevent condensation).
An 'old' abrasive style sponge.
Container of water nearby to clean brush.

Now -

Squeeze out the (Picture This) acrylic medium onto the colour copy, being careful to apply it close to the edge and in the middle.
Thinly spread it evenly over the whole surface and edge of paper.
Carefully place it face down onto the cotton surface and gently ease out any air bubbles with the back of your hand.
Place this 'sandwich' in a warm dry place for 48 hours. Please note that as it dries, the surfaces will crinkle up.
Remove the freezer paper (it can be used again).
Soak in tepid water for 10 minutes and begin gently rubbing the white paper backing off. Let dry.
You will note that most of the paper is removed first time but there is still a film of paper over the whole surface. Do not soak again but rub off the remaining paper with a slightly damp cloth.

Tips to Remember

You must not iron this surface.
Let the transferred cloth dry thoroughly before stitching.
It is washable but do not dry in a tumble dryer.
It will not fade. Fabrics next to it can fade with exposure to light, but transferred images will not.
Do not place a stitched textile piece with photo transfer using this acrylic medium near a heat source (in the sun, or by a heater).