How to Create Photo Transfer Art
Turn your favorite images into framed pieces of art with these simple steps.
Materials and Tools:
transfer paper
printer
canvas
iron
sepia-toned color wash (optional)
Steps:
1. Print your chosen image onto transfer paper.
2. Place the paper face down on a piece of stretched canvas.
3. Iron on the paper and peel it off to reveal the image.
4. For an antiqued effect, apply a sepia-toned color wash.
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