Manual Techniques for Image Transferring
A course by Fábrica de Texturas , Design Workshop
Joined February 2015
Have fun creating original images and designs by learning techniques to transfer them onto porous surfaces
Have fun creating original images and designs by learning techniques to transfer them onto porous surfaces
Do you love getting your hands dirty and experimenting with different techniques? If so, this is the course for you! Discover the joy of transferring images onto fabric, wood, and ceramics using your own two hands with DIY specialists Gabi and Xavi from Fábrica de Texturas. You might be familiar with some of their other courses: DIY Binding Techniques, Manual Printing for Photopolymer Stamps, and Cyanotype: Printing with Light.
In this course, learn manual methods for transferring contemporary images. Get to know the diverse range of shapes and surfaces involved in image transferring and find out how to make compositions and collages as well as work with mixed media on porous surfaces such as fabric, wood, and ceramics.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 26 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (228)
- 7,821 students
- 14 lessons (2h 20m)
- 26 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Choose your favorite image transfer technique and apply it to one of the recommended surfaces to create your very own design and composition.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who would like to learn the transferring technique to create designs and compositions on porous surfaces like wood, ceramics, and fabric.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is needed to take this course.
While you don't need any specific editing software, your teachers show you how to refine your images using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
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A course by Fábrica de Texturas
Fábrica de Texturas is a 100% Do-It-Yourself project based in Madrid since 2012. Behind it are Gabriela Rodríguez and Xavier Robledo, two lovers of handmade design whose philosophy is centered around experimenting with artisanal techniques and visual arts to make them modern and accessible to everyone.
Their DIY kits and workshops have become so famous that brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Ikea, Mahou, Fnac, and DaWanda call on them for all kinds of collaborations and events.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The bases of the technique
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Materials and tools
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The transfer technique
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Inspiration and image sources
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How to prepare your images for transfer
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U3
Techniques for transferring images
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Direct Transfer 1
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Direct Transfer 2
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Photo Transfer 1
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Photo transfer 2
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Acetate transfer
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U4
Finishes, common mistakes and other applications
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Protection and care
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Tips and troubleshooting
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Other apps
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FP
Final project
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Manual Image Transfer
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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jgrosario
Great course but all the resources are in Spanish!
andreaentalca
PlusNo sabia nada del tema, me gustó, pues, no requería conocimientos previos.
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merceriadesde1990
PlusGracias. Fácil, rápido, información comprensible al instante y los profesores excelentes. Saludos a Gabi súper linda y transmite seguridad y la alegría de amar lo que hace. Xavi, comprensible sus explicaciones, rápidas y precisas. Gracias!
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tizdigiu
PlusVery nice lessons ... the explainations turned out to be very useful and I did a few attempts. I am going to publish one of them. Thank you
sulohu
Muy bien explicado. Me ha gustado.
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