The New Book of Image Transfer: How to Add Any Image to Almost Anything with Fabulous Results (Hardcover)

~ Debba Haupert (Author)

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Remember decoupage? Well, Haupert goes one better in this precise, pretty beginner's book on decorative image transfer. Want something new to spruce up old crockery, coordinate household furnishings, or add punch to plain walls? No matter if the surface is metal, fabric, glass, or plastic, Haupert explains how to give everything from pillows to glassware to candles a smooth, fun, new look. Her book is a true beginner's guide, with great, easy-to-understand sections about gathering supplies, creating decals, and transferring images to six different surfaces. Basics are followed by bright color photos and simple instructions for 40 projects, each project accompanied by suggestions for adding a personal touch. At the back of the book, Haupert gathers all the images she used in the projects in ready-to-copy form. Transfer paper, access to a color copier, and a few other easy-to-obtain supplies are about all that's needed to give a lift to "almost anything with fabulous results." Stephanie Zvirin
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Product Description

With the 40 fabulous projects in this eye-opening manual and the revolutionary new forms of transfer paper on the market, such as Lazertran, it’s possible to reproduce any design on a wide variety of surfaces effortlessly. The basic technique couldn’t be easier. Simply photocopy an image onto the paper, soak it for a minute, and the picture slides off as a transparent decal. Adhere it to nonporous surfaces such as metal, plastic, or fabric using the adhesive on the back of the film. Embellish a metal cocktail shaker and matching ice bucket with a retro 50’s design, scatter coffee beans on an espresso cup, or put playful sheep on a child’s pillow. It’s creative fun, and an inspiring start to a great new craft.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books; illustrated edition edition (May 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579905293
• ISBN-13: 978-1579905293
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #89,827 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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43 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Save your money, June 7, 2006

By	S. Kelly (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was so disappointed in this book. I thought there would be multiple techniques (using gel medium, burning tools, etc) and thought it would be great to have a bunch of techniques in one book. I was sooooo wrong!

Basically, this book is just a huge advertisement for Lazertran products. EVERYTHING in this book requires some sort of product from Lazertran, which would be fine if it was titled "The Lazertran Book of Image Transferring". If you do buy the Lazertran products they come with instructions, so don't waste your money on this hardcover advertisement!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Problems with Instructions, June 3, 2007

By	Reader (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

I was really looking forward to learning how to use my own custom decals to decorate plates similar to those on the book's cover; unfortunately, I discovered what I can only assume is an error, possibly a misprint, in the instructions for baking decals onto ceramics. After soaking the decal in water, the book instructs you to place the transfer 'face up' on the object. In fact Lazertran's own web site and various arts/crafts sites on the Internet state just the opposite - the image should be placed face down. Yes, face down. (You would have printed the image in reverse if text was involved.) After removing the paper backing, the glue should then be washed off completely before beginning the baking process.

I had to toss the old cachepot I used as my experimental project, which was okay since I chose it with the knowledge that it was my first attempt and if something went wrong, it wouldn't be that big a deal. The author did mention that the glue would turn brown in the baking process but I assumed that meant what glue may have gotten squished out around the edges of the transfer or inadvertently smeared onto the object during application.

Aside from the above, the book was not bad - but not great either. It was just mediocre. The designs, most of which were copyright-free images culled from the Internet or simply the author's own photographs, were not what I would consider particularly inspirational or awe inspiring.

I wish I could recommend the book for instructional purposes but I can't do that due to the problems I ran into. Most of the techniques can be found on the Internet anyway, sans step-by-step photos.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY cool projects!, January 30, 2005

By	Laurie Dahler "Laurie's Books" (Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

FINALLY! I found something that is not only fun to do, but I actually can do it well! This book gives you full details on using your photos (or other images) to decorate vases, frames, candles and all kinds of things in your home. I've made some nice gifts which can be really easy with the techniques shown in the book. Great ideas, great instruction!

I like that she included clip art in the back of the book as well - I love projects like these but I'm not always the most imaginative person in the world. It's good to have ideas in front of me.