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Image Transfer |
I was introduced to Polaroid image and emulsion transfers in the Fall of 1999. The process captivated me. By varying exposure time, imbibe time, and colors, the same original image can result in very different transfers. Fortunately, a lot of information is available on-line. For general information, and an overwiev of available equipment, you may begin with Polaroid web site. For detailed information and instructions, look at the on-line book on Polaroid transfers by Holly F. Dupre. Two books that I recommend are Polaroid Transfers: A Complete Visual Guide to Creating Image and Emulsion Transfers by Kathleen Thormod Carr, published by Amphoto Books in 1997, and Photographer's Guide to Polaroid Transfer by Christopher Grey, published by Amherst Media, Inc. I used both of these books extensively. I also recommend Polaroid Manipulations: A Complete Visual Guide to Creating Sx-70, Transfer, and Digital Prints. This book by Kathleen Carr supplements her first book on Polaroid Transfer. |
To begin the transfer process, you will need a 35mm slide, a slide
printer, special Polacolor film, watercolor paper (100% rag), a tray,
a roller, a squeegee, scissors, and hot water. I use a Daylab II slide
printer and Polacolor 669 film, purchased from
Calumet.
Chair Spring, emulsion transfer (right).
To see more emulsion and image transfers visit my phototransfer galleries: Doors of the World, Flowers, Guatemala. My older polaroid transfers can be found at http://mathmagi.tripod.com/id19.htm |
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My work can be purchased from: Stella Luna Art Gallery, 412 S. College Street, Smithville, TN 37166 tel: (615) 597-4004, e-mail: cosmicla@dtccom.net |
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| Maintained by Andrzej Gutek, e-mail: agutek@tntech.edu, Last updated on February 22, 2007. |