Hi Kara,

Second time I try to typing this out, hit the wrong button and deleted.

Step one- coat all collage papers and surfaces with polymer medium,golden brand is what I use.

Step two- image transfer are copied to Hp presentation paper, clay base paper. Then I coat the paper two times let each coat dry. it makes a thick film.

Step three- Lay out the collage papers tack down with release paper and heat seal iron/tack iron. I then trim around image that I would like to transfer and lay it face down and repeat what I did just about.  The image transfer fuses to the surface and then you see the white blank back of the paper.  I then dampen a cloth and soak the area and rub off the paper till it completely off. Then coating it one more time with polymer.  This will stop any paper bloom that happens. This method is the best one I found for the clear image transfers.

You can see the supplies and a book on Jonathon Talbots site. www.talbot1.com I learned this about 6 years ago from him in a four day workshop. 

hope this helps.

As for the flow of creating I totally understand. 

~v~Laura

Kara,

I really enjoyed looking at your versitily(sp) in your work.  Do you work in series or how the creative mood moves you?  I do enjoy your colors and the textures.

~v~Laura

Hi Kara, I havent been able to stroll through SB as much as I'd like to lately, Im going into Scuttlebutt withdrawals. Thanks for the nice comments, looking forward to seeing what youve been working on. I dont have a computer at home right now, and they just put restrictions on our internet use at work (big jerks). Have not yet had a chance to try and get a print made from your picture, Its on my list of things to do though. Hope all is well, have an awesome weekend.

Chris

Hey ya...trust you are up to good things, and not trouble-makin'.  I posted a couple new knick knacks, and had nearly 2 days in the studio framing and working to get ready for open studios on the 24 and 25.  Have you seen "the long engagement?"  Nice French film with Jody Foster cameo....

caio 

Hey, what's up, long time no see.  I've been too busy to complete any work and get it posted.  Maybe this weekend I'll post something other than a subway photo of Paris.

 Steve B.