Hello my dear crafters,
Today I am sharing with you my recycling/upcycling project which I have been doing for past one
month.I have used old chocolate /biscuit boxes as my substrate and converted them into beautiful art
pieces.I am extremely happy with the outcome as I have transformed these utility boxes and given
them new lease of life.Also they make good conversation starters if placed as decor items around
your house.
I have used various techniques to enhance these boxes and all work wonderfully well.I would share
the stepwise of image transfer technique later in the post.Have a look
some individual pics for easy reference and details;
Today I completed another of the makeover projects with image transfer.I am including the tutorial
also for the same.
Gather all your supplies.I have used simple Mod Podge to do the transfer.The only requirement is a
laser printout of image you wish to transfer.Good source of images is Pinterest and graphic fairy
.com.Also need gesso for base layer,matching acrylic color(have used unbleached titanium of
camel),some brushes,piece of sponge,water in spray bottle.
Once the base is ready I applied Mod podge generously on the base.Can use special photo transfer
mediums available in market(mod podge,itsy bitsy make them)Than pasted the picture facedown.As
the picture goes facedown it is essential that you get a mirror image printed of the design chosen.
For proper adhesion use a brayer or old credit card to take out air bubbles and transfer the ink into
the glue.Leave the project overnight to dry completely.Comeback to it the next morning and spray
some water to saturate the image.
Once you see that the water has seeped in it is time to take out the top layer with your fingers(pic).Be
gentle and patiently do this step to reveal the image below.
Once you have removed the top layer you can than do some corrections with permanent maker .
I have treated the bottom part differently.Used stamping with archival ink(jet black) .I like to keep
the top most part of the box in its original color as it becomes easy to open and close the box with the
lid(to sticking of the lid)
Further I did some stamping on to the top lid to coordinate with the design and distressed the lines
with grease pencil.Can use glass marking pencil to do this.Lastly I did some black splashes with my
fan brush and your project is ready.I have sealed the project with mod podge gloss.
I am thrilled with the outcome as I used simple things to create this.It was great fun and hope you
enjoyed too.Thanks for being here.
