transfer paper

Print-to-surface medium

Transfer paper is specially coated paper used to move images or designs onto another surface.

The image is printed or drawn on the transfer paper, then applied to fabric, wood, ceramic, or other materials using heat or pressure.

Different types exist for specific applications: iron-on transfer paper for T-shirts, water-slide decal paper for model kits.

water-slide

decal

Adhesive decorative image

  • ceramicFired clay material
  • mugHandled cup for beverages
  • glassTransparent solid from sand

candle · guitar · helmet · skateboard · soap · tumbler · soak · slip · clear-coat · sealer

iron-on

t-shirt

Casual pullover garment

fusible · applique · textile · garment · sublimation · customization · patch · jersey · hoodie · pillowcase

tattoo

temporary

Limited in duration

festival · party · costume · non-toxic · removable · metallic · stencil · airbrush · theatrical · semi-permanent

crafting

scrapbooking

Creating decorated keepsake albums

mixed-media · collage · decoupage · bookbinding · stamping · die-cut · Cricut · weeding · layering · vinyl

printable

inkjet

Spray-based printing method

  • laserConcentrated light device
  • photoCaptured still image
  • matteNon-reflective surface finish

glossy · A4 · letter · printer · resolution · color · digital · coated · opacity · thickness

tracing

carbon

Sixth element, atomic symbol C

pattern · embroidery · woodworking · calligraphy · lettering · outline · copy · rubbing · overlay · stylus

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method of mark-making

transfer paperpen

Ink-filled writing tool

pencil · marker · paintbrush · freehand drawing · crayon

originality of creation

transfer paperoriginal artwork

First authentic creative work

freehand drawing · first draft · blank canvas · sketch

originality of mark

transfer papermaster copy

Primary source for copies

primary source · blank canvas · first draft · manuscript

Family

paper, transfer, transferred, transferring, transferable, transference, nontransferable, transferee

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G