Polaroid Transfers: A Complete Visual Guide to Creating Image and Emulsion Transfers (Paperback)

by Kathleen Carr (Author) "The other workshop participants are professionals who have been working in photography or as artists in various media for many years, and who want to..." (more)
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Product Description
This guide explains how to transfer polaroid images onto artists' papers, silk, wood, and tile. It also describes how to enhance these pictures with paint, markers and crayons.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Amphoto Books (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081745554X
• ISBN-13: 978-0817455545
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #413,173 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have book for creating awesome polaroid transfer art, June 15, 2001

By	Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This is definitely a must-have book for anyone who wants to create incredible Polaroid transfer art. The instructions are excellent and the artwork wonderful. You will be amazed at the cool effects you can create with the remarkable property of certain Polacolor films that enable you to transfer the image or the emulsion layer carrying the image to a variety of other surfaces, such as paper, fabric, wood, etc.

The book starts by discussing the basic supplies needed including choosing the right printer and film. It then shows you both wet and dry methods for making image transfers. There is a great hints section that explains how varying things like heat, time before peeling or adding pressure can create different unique effects. There are instructions for both color and black & white emulsion transfers with a helpful troubleshooting section.

My favorite section, creative techniques, follows. It includes awesome effects like making multiple exposures, making a mosaic of multi transfers and getting a scrambled image from heating in the microwave. Next, the author creates dramatic artwork by hand coloring with a variety of media.

In the advanced techniques section you learn about the three different transfer methods: in-camera, projection printing and slide-printer. Filtration and color theory are also discussed here. The fine art section focuses on finishing off the artwork by framing, matting and protecting it. All instructions are step-by-step and accompanied by demonstrating photos.

In the back, there is a large inspirational gallery featuring the work of 20 different artists with background information on the artist and his/her techniques, giving the book a personal touch. A complete resource directory, book and publication list and contact information for all the artists are also included. Get this boo; it is fantastic.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed how-to and beautiful examples of Polaroid transfers, April 5, 1999

By	Becky Lambert ([e-mail]) (Florida, US) - See all my reviews

This book is the ultimate guide to creating unique and beautiful Polaroid transfer images. The instructions easy to follow whether you are a first time photographer or a pro. The examples are amazing and inspiring.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book with inspiring examples, June 29, 1999

By A Customer

If you are interested in Polaroid transfer this is the only comprehensive book I have found on the market. Luckily it is very well presented with beautiful examples.