The only materials needed is a copy and solvents. It can be transfered by hand or with a press. The second image transfer technique uses an acrylic image transfer. You transfer a photocopy or laser print that was printed on special clay coated paper. The image is transfered using acrylic medium paint and heat.
Water is used to remove the transfer paper.
This method does not use toxic solvents and prints a darker black. Both methods are useful, depending on the application and both methods can be used together. The image transfers can be used as a final unique print, used for collage and mixed media. It is also a common illustrators tool to transfer an image for painting or printmaking. This demonstration uses acrylic medium and heat to bond the paper surfaces.