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Using a transfer on polymer clay creations

Made by : Perles & Co
Published on the :04/03/2021
Using a transfer on polymer clay creations

The transfer of images on Fimo paste, and other polymer pastes, can transfer a design to customize your creations fimo.
We suggest you discover in this sheet one of the methods that allows to make transfers on polymer clay.

Beware, the image will be printed in negative, ie it will be reproduced in reverse compared to the design that you used. Remember to turn your design over before applying it if you want it to be in the right place.

What material to apply a transfer on polymer clay?

  • Polymer clay that you have flattened with a roller or a clay machine to obtain a smooth surface.
  • An image printed with a laser printer or a photocopy.
  • A cotton swab or a piece of cotton.
  • Acetone.
  • Gloves to protect yourself.

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Tutorial steps

Step 1
Using a transfer on polymer clay creations : Step 1

Cut out the pattern.
Place the image on the polymer clay (the printed side must be in contact with the clay).
Lightly press the image with your finger so that it adheres well to the polymer clay.

Step 2
Using a transfer on polymer clay creations : Step 2

Soak the cotton swab in acetone and run it over the back of the image.

Step 3
Using a transfer on polymer clay creations : Step 3

Repeat the acetone several times until the image is transparent.
Be careful to only soak the design and not to soak it so that the ink does not smudge.

Step 4
Using a transfer on polymer clay creations : Step 4

Gently remove the image. Wait a few moments for the ink to dry.

Step 5
Using a transfer on polymer clay creations : Step 5

Your transfer is done, you can now put the dough in the oven.
The transfer does not change the baking time and temperature.

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Please note that the quantities of the suggested equivalents are not necessarily exact. You can adjust them in your basket.
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Your questions (1)
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By GAU Sandrine (19/02/2024 18:50:29)
Bonjour... Quel qualité de papier transfert utilisé pour créer son propre motif ?
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Our Tiffanie J. expert answers you (21/02/2024 09:32:10)
Bonjour, apparemment n'importe quel papier transfert pour T-shirt par exemple. Il faut surtout une imprimante laser ou toner. Les jets d'encre ne fonctionnent pas.
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By sarah (posted on : 09/04/2011 )
Je croyais me souvenir que l'acétone permettai le transfert merci de cette confirmation
Je vais pouvoir m'y mettre en sécurité
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By Anouchka (posted on : 07/04/2011 )
Grand merci pour le partage !! A tester absolument !!
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