inkAID Transfer Film - Sheets

Free Ground Shipping in the continental United States for orders of $150.00 or more. inkAID Transfer Inkjet Film is a premium 4 mil thick clear inkjet transparency film for transferring water soluble pigment ink jet prints onto many different substrates including paper, fabric, metal, canvas, wood, and tile.  Instructions for using this product and how to do the Image Transfer Process can be found by scrolling down this page to the two Grey Boxes and clicking on the "+" signs. inkAID Transfer Inkjet Film Sheets are available in 8.5" x 11" and 13" x 19" sizes. and can be used with all pigment ink jet printers.  inkAID Transfer Inkjet Film is used in the fine art image transfer process using inkAID Transferiez Transfer Medium Concentrate and Purell hand cleaner. 91% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) is needed to prepare the Transferieze Transfer Medium solution. If this is not available, click here for instructions to prepare 91% IPA from other IPA concentrations or with distilled water.  + Working With inkAID Inkjet Transfer Film - Sheets inkAID Transfer Inkjet Film is a premium inkjet film for transferring pigment ink jet prints to substrates using gels, such as Purell Hand Cleaner, and inkAID Transferiez Concentrate Transfer medium. inkAID Transfer Film is a 4 mil optically clear substrate that can be used with all printers using pigment based inks. Only one side of inkAID Transfer Inkjet Film is coated for ink jet printing. The Transfer Film is packaged in plastic sleeves with a label clearly stating which side is the “image side”. If in doubt, slightly wet your finger and press it into a corner of the sheet. The coated side will be sticky. inkAID Transfer Film loads into your printing like any other clear ink jet film media. Just be certain that you know which side of the film is the “image side”. inkAID Transfer is a “gloss” media but many users choose a printer setting for media including “matte” in the description. When getting started, perform several test prints with different printer settings to see which is best for your work. After placing the printed film onto the substrate you’re transferring the image to the film should remain on the substrate for no more than 2 or 3 minutes, then carefully roll back the film off of the substrate. Refer to the “Instructional Videos” section of the inkAID website to watch demonstrations of image transfer to various substrates. + Instructions for the inkAID Image Transfer Process The inkAID image transfer process allows you to take your fine art and digital mixed media prints to the next level. Images can be transferred to almost any material: paper, fabric, canvas, metal, wood, ceramics, glass and tile, to name but a few. You can combine image transfers with other mediums such as encaustic wax, acrylic and oil paint, or other grounds or coatings. You can also layer image transfers on top of one another creating a three-dimensional effect. The inkAID image transfer process begins with printing your image onto the clear inkAID Transfer Film. The printed image is then transferred to the receiving material (sometimes referred to as the "surface" or "substrate") by first coating the material with inkAID Transferiez™ solution, or "transfer medium", and then placing the printed film, print side down, onto the coated surface. After pressing the film into the material and waiting several minutes, the film is then carefully peeled off leaving the printed image on the receiving material. It's a fairly straight forward and easy process. Preparing the Transferiez™ Image Transfer Medium Solution CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE LABEL OF THE Transferiez™ Image Transfer Medium Concentrate container. It is recommended that the solution be prepared and stored in a tall "Ball" glass canning jar with sealing lid and tight fitting sealing ring. Pour 4 ounces of 91% isopropyl alcohol into the jar followed immediately by 1 tablespoon of Transferiez™ Image Transfer Medium Concentrate on top of the alcohol. The order of addition is very important. There is no substitution for 91% isopropyl alcohol. See the "note" below. Cover the top of the jar with a small Ziplock sandwich bag, using both layers of plastic. Place the sealing lid on and then securely tighten the sealing ring. Shake the jar well a few times over the next several hours until the solution appears clear. The solution will take about 4 hours or overnight to mix completely. Do not open the jar until the solution is completely clear. The Transferiez™ Image Transfer Medium Solution is usually applied using a foam brush. Most users leave the foam brush in the jar until all of the solution is used. Only prepare enough solution to use over two or three days. If the solution becomes cloudy or thick discard it according to the label directions and prepare new solution. IMPORTANT! Isopropyl alcohol and the Transferiez™ Image Transfer Medium Solution are flammable. Keep away from open flame or any source of ignition. Use isopropyl alcohol and the Transferiez™ Image Transfer Medium Solution in a well ventilated area. Never pour the Transferiez™ Image Transfer Medium Solution into a drain. It will clog the drain pipe. Dispose of the prepared solution according to the Transferiez™ Image Transfer Medium Concentrate label directions. Note: 91% isopropyl alcohol is available in the United States in most drugstores and Walmart or Target stores. Outside of the United States, you can prepare 91% isopropyl alcohol by mixing other readily available concentrations of isopropyl alcohol in your area. Prepare 4 ounces of 91% isopropyl alcohol by mixing together 99% alcohol with 70% alcohol in the following proportions: 85.5 mls (2.89 fluid ounces) of 99% isopropyl alcohol with 32.794 mls (1.11 fluid ounces) of 70% isopropyl alcohol. You can also prepare 4 ounces of 91% isopropyl alcohol by mixing together 99.5% alcohol with 90% alcohol in the following proportions: 13 mls (0.44 fluid ounces) of 99.5% isopropyl alcohol with 105.294 mls (3.6 fluid ounces) of 90% isopropyl alcohol. Printing inkAID Transfer Film inkAID Transfer Film is a clear mylar film which is coated on one side with a water based ink jet receptive coating. inkAID Transfer film sheets are packaged in a plastic sleeve with a label that says "Image This Side". inkAID Transfer Film rolls are wound coated side out. You can tell which side is coated by lightly pressing a wet finger on one corner of the sheet. The coated side will be "sticky". The ink jet receptive coating on inkAID Transfer Film is designed to dissolve when it come into contact with the Transferiez™ Image Transfer Medium Solution on the receiving material. Other commercial clear ink jet films will not work in this process. You must have a printer that is using pigment based inks for this process. Dye based inks will not work. Check the specifications of your printer to determine what type of ink it uses. Select a printer setting that includes a "matte" or "luster" media setting. Try a few different settings to see which is best for your work. When preparing the image for printing, either "mirror" the image or flip it horizontally (back to front) so that the transferred image looks exactly like the original image. This is especially important when your work includes text in the image. Allow the printed film to dry for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight in a cool, dry environment. Printed film that has dried can be stored for months before using. Depending on your preference, you may wish rub out the ink around the edge of the image on the transfer film with a cloth and water. This may help to release the transferred image on the edges when you lift the transfer film. Modifying the edges of the image also provides a completed transfer that has a "softer" edge. Preparing the Image Receiving Material (Substrate) It's recommended to place a rigid polypropylene or other plastic sheet down on your work table to do your transfers. The inkAID Carrying Sheets work well for this purpose. Clean porous materials like fabric or canvas with a tape lint remover. Make sure papers are clean and free of any loose debris or fibers. This also applies to non-porous materials like plastic and wood. Metals must be thoroughly cleaned of all processing oils and grease. This can be done by cleaning with hot water and Dawn dish washing soap. Wash the surface of the metal twice and rinse thoroughly. After drying you can follow with 91% isopropyl alcohol or a solution of 1/3 white vinegar to 2/3 water. Wipe off and let dry thoroughly before using. Keep your fingers off of the cleaned metal. Fingerprints will show up later in the finished image. Some users like to roughen the surface of the metal slightly by using a Scotch Brite or similar cleaning pad. This may provide improved adhesion of the image during the transfer process. You may want to secure the image receiving material to keep it from slipping by taping it down to your work surface. For metals, a couple of pieces of rolled tape on the back usually work well. For fabrics and paper you can secure the top with a low tack, good quality, painters tape like Frog Tape. Applying the Transferiez™ Image Transfer Medium Solution The Transferiez™ Image Transfer Medium Solution is usually applied using a foam brush. When applying the transfer solution work quickly, but carefully, to completely cover the surface. This is especially important when creating large transfers, as the alcohol will evaporate quickly and the solution must be uniformly wet over the entire surface of the receiving material when the printed film is laid down. Make sure the surface is wet, but not flowing. Metals require less transfer solution than fabrics and papers. Practice with a few small images to get "a feel" for how much transfer solution you need. Place the foam brush back in the jar and cover the jar promptly to minimize evaporation of the alcohol. Completing the Image Transfer Carefully place the printed Inkje