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Fabric Photo Transfer Notebook

Here's a great craft that shows you how to customize a notebook by transferring an image to fabric.
Active Time1 hour
Resting Time1 day
Total Time1 day 1 hour
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Computer
  • Color printer
  • Scissors

Materials

  • Notebook
  • Drop Cloth Fabric
  • Photo Transfer Medium
  • Photos

Instructions

  • Draw an outline of the notebook on the fabric on the wrong side (this drop cloth had no wrong side), in pencil. Be sure to indicate the area of the spine to help with alignment.
  • Print, and cut out your photo(s). If you don't have access to a color printer, you can have them photocopied in color at a local copy shop. Roughly position the photos on the cloth.
  • Apply a thick coat of the transfer medium on top of the photo.
  • Place the photos face down very carefully on the right side of the fabric.. Try to avoid touching the transfer medium. Smooth out any air bubbles with your fingers, or with a straight edge, such as a ruler. Wipe away any medium that sneaks out from the edge.
  • Let sit for 24 hours
  • After 24 hours wet the image all over with a sponge. 
  • After 2 minutes start removing the paper by making circles with a damp sponge. The paper will pill up, revealing the image underneath.
  • After allowing the fabric to dry, re-fit it to the notebook, marking off where you want to cut the final piece.
  • Cut and glue the fabric to the notebook, using  Mod Podge, white glue or spray adhesive.

Notes

I noticed that I was getting some ink on the canvas outside of the photo as I rubbed and peel off the image transfer paper. This worked out for me because it gave the project a nice rustic look. However, you could tape off the edges and/or be more diligent with cleaning your sponge.
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