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 Emulsion Transfer is an interesting instant process.  Images are created by literally removing the emulsion from the substrate of a peel apart print.  This removed emulsion can be squished around like a thin slice of Jell-O, only Jell-O with an image in it.  A very interesting, easy to master process that makes some unique pieces of art.

The great thing about image transfers is that the emulsion can be placed on virtually any object. You are not restrained to only using paper. You can use it to place a design on a t-shirt, place it on a coffee mug, put it on a candle, tile, or whatever you can think of!

Follow the directions provided below to get started on your own emulsion transfers. We have also provided pictures to help you.

Step one:  Let the print develop for the full 60 to 90 seconds. 

Step two:  Prepare one tray with 140 degree F water and the second tray with room temperature water.  Next, place a sheet of acetate or Mylar in the bottom of the room temperature tray.

Step three:  Take your fully developed print and immerse it in the hot tray of water for several minutes until the emulsion starts to “bubble” off. Next, remove the print from the hot water using tongs and place it in cold water tray.

Step four:  With the print in the cold water, begin to carefully remove the emulsion from the print by gently pushing the edges of the print toward its center.    (See picture A above) Once it releases, (See picture B above) carefully turn the emulsion upside down in the water & discard the paper from the tray. (See picture C above)

Step five: With your fingers, grab the acetate on the bottom of the tray at the same time with the just removed emulsion goo.  Carefully bring the emulsion/acetate sandwich in and out of the water until most of the wrinkles in the materials flatten out.   (See picture D above) You can work with the image now until you are satisfied with its look.  Remove the sandwich from the water and with the acetate on the top, (See picture E above) place on the surface that you intend the image to rest on.

Step six: Carefully remove the acetate from the image.  Now you can again manipulate the image with your fingers, moving it around the surface on the new surface.  Then gently roll the image with the brayer to remove all air bubbles & excess water. Hang the image up to dry. (See picture F & picture G above)

Step seven: Flatten image & if desired, manipulate with pastels, watercolors or other pigments or pencils.  Protect from UV exposure.