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Post by sarahbee on Apr 22, 2017 13:11:26 GMT
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Post by dasmith2 on Apr 22, 2017 13:24:48 GMT
I did not even know that was a thing!!! I have very few rub-ons so I'm going to check that link out, thanks!
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Chinagirl828
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Apr 22, 2017 21:51:59 GMT
I have used the first technique but not in many years mostly because I didn't like the coverage on textured cardstock, it looked a little fuzzy. From what I remember it was easy to do but I preferred the look and coverage of purchased rubons. Here's an example (from 2006!) in my scrapbook.com gallery. The title was done using this technique. (click on the image to see it larger in my online gallery).  |
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Post by corinne11 on Apr 23, 2017 3:02:47 GMT
Not me! I still have a whole drawer and box of ones I bought that I still need to use! I did use some American Crafts letter yesterday and they were still good.  Good luck, let us know how they turn out. Corinne |
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Post by scrapaddie on Apr 23, 2017 3:45:16 GMT
I tried it itch transparency film, but didn't find thatbitbworkd well
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Post by streetscrapper on Apr 23, 2017 13:30:28 GMT
I did it once years ago, and if I recall correctly, I printed what I wanted on a piece of wax paper and was able to transfer the image onto my page. The only reason I even attempted to try this was because I was in love with the Scriptina font and I had to use it for the title of my page. This was long before electronic die cutters were available. I was initially going to say that the results were just ok, but I pulled out the layout now and I have to say that it turned out quite well. But still, I doubt I would do it again and instead would opt for the easier way of cutting the title with my Cameo.
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Post by LisaDV on Apr 23, 2017 16:47:40 GMT
I did the transparency one a long time ago with an image, not text. If I recall it came out fine. I've also used the EK Success Rub-on color transfer sheets with success. I should try them again and see if they've stood up to time. A lot of my other rub-on's aren't very good now. |
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Post by anniefb on Apr 23, 2017 18:59:08 GMT
I didn't even know this was a 'thing'.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 24, 2017 4:39:54 GMT
I've used the Grafix DIY rub-on film and it really isn't like a rub-on at all. What it is is a very thin, pretty much clear film affixed to a backing sheet that you run through your computer printer (inkjet only). Then there is a separate very thin adhesive sheet that is also adhered to a backing sheet that you have to peel off the correct side, adhere it to the printed side of the first film, cut the thing out with a scissors, and then if the DIY gods are smiling on you, you'll be able to peel off the backing of the adhesive film without the printed film pulling away from its backing sheet. Ugh. Needless to say, it didn't work perfectly. Especially for anything small. I would call the resulting product more like a sticker than a rub-on, because once you peel that adhesive backing paper away, your design is very sticky on the back and once you lay it down on your project, that's it. It isn't very forgiving at all if you put it down in the wrong place.  |
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Post by sarahbee on Apr 24, 2017 12:28:46 GMT
I appreciate everyone's input -- some of these tips are so helpful. I haven't decided what I'm going to do yet - what I want to do with a custom rub-on is add my daughter's name to a family tree that I ordered from Etsy a couple of years ago. I'd like to try to match the existing text if possible, but the letters are so teeny-tiny that I really don't know if making a rub-on will work. It's definitely too small to cut with my Cameo. I may end up hand-lettering even though my handwriting is not that nice. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 24, 2017 13:50:30 GMT
I appreciate everyone's input -- some of these tips are so helpful. I haven't decided what I'm going to do yet - what I want to do with a custom rub-on is add my daughter's name to a family tree that I ordered from Etsy a couple of years ago. I'd like to try to match the existing text if possible, but the letters are so teeny-tiny that I really don't know if making a rub-on will work. It's definitely too small to cut with my Cameo. I may end up hand-lettering even though my handwriting is not that nice. With the Grafix stuff, you could type out your name or whatever to fit inside a box or shape, then just cut around the whole text block, if that makes sense. You wouldn't want to do individual letters with it at all because once you have pieces smaller than about 1/2"-3/4" square it gets very hard to peel the adhesive backing off without the printed side coming away from its carrier film. The printed side is like very thin clear tissue so it isn't anything you can handle and get it onto the project nicely without the carrier film attached. Another thing to note is that if you don't have fingernails it can be really hard to get the backing off of the adhesive side. At least that was what I discovered when I used the product in a class I taught at a convention years ago. I'd say about a third of the people in class couldn't get it off without help, some because they had no fingernails and some because they had thicker acrylic nails. After thinking about your problem while typing this out, what about a clear matte printable label from Avery? I would think you could get it in full sheets to run through the printer, then cut out the pieces and easily stick them on where they go. It would be a whole lot easier than the Grafix rub-ons. The finished look would be similar (you can definitely tell where the rub-ons have been placed), but the labels would be a whole lot more forgiving. Maybe that would be the best option overall to do what you want to do. |
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Post by sarahbee on Apr 24, 2017 14:40:25 GMT
I appreciate everyone's input -- some of these tips are so helpful. I haven't decided what I'm going to do yet - what I want to do with a custom rub-on is add my daughter's name to a family tree that I ordered from Etsy a couple of years ago. I'd like to try to match the existing text if possible, but the letters are so teeny-tiny that I really don't know if making a rub-on will work. It's definitely too small to cut with my Cameo. I may end up hand-lettering even though my handwriting is not that nice. With the Grafix stuff, you could type out your name or whatever to fit inside a box or shape, then just cut around the whole text block, if that makes sense. You wouldn't want to do individual letters with it at all because once you have pieces smaller than about 1/2"-3/4" square it gets very hard to peel the adhesive backing off without the printed side coming away from its carrier film. The printed side is like very thin clear tissue so it isn't anything you can handle and get it onto the project nicely without the carrier film attached. Another thing to note is that if you don't have fingernails it can be really hard to get the backing off of the adhesive side. At least that was what I discovered when I used the product in a class I taught at a convention years ago. I'd say about a third of the people in class couldn't get it off without help, some because they had no fingernails and some because they had thicker acrylic nails. After thinking about your problem while typing this out, what about a clear matte printable label from Avery? I would think you could get it in full sheets to run through the printer, then cut out the pieces and easily stick them on where they go. It would be a whole lot easier than the Grafix rub-ons. The finished look would be similar (you can definitely tell where the rub-ons have been placed), but the labels would be a whole lot more forgiving. Maybe that would be the best option overall to do what you want to do. Oh my gosh, what a great idea! I knew there had to be a simpler solution that I wasn't thinking of. Now to get my hands on some clear labels. |
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Post by crazy4scraps on Apr 24, 2017 15:16:56 GMT
With the Grafix stuff, you could type out your name or whatever to fit inside a box or shape, then just cut around the whole text block, if that makes sense. You wouldn't want to do individual letters with it at all because once you have pieces smaller than about 1/2"-3/4" square it gets very hard to peel the adhesive backing off without the printed side coming away from its carrier film. The printed side is like very thin clear tissue so it isn't anything you can handle and get it onto the project nicely without the carrier film attached. Another thing to note is that if you don't have fingernails it can be really hard to get the backing off of the adhesive side. At least that was what I discovered when I used the product in a class I taught at a convention years ago. I'd say about a third of the people in class couldn't get it off without help, some because they had no fingernails and some because they had thicker acrylic nails. After thinking about your problem while typing this out, what about a clear matte printable label from Avery? I would think you could get it in full sheets to run through the printer, then cut out the pieces and easily stick them on where they go. It would be a whole lot easier than the Grafix rub-ons. The finished look would be similar (you can definitely tell where the rub-ons have been placed), but the labels would be a whole lot more forgiving. Maybe that would be the best option overall to do what you want to do. Oh my gosh, what a great idea! I knew there had to be a simpler solution that I wasn't thinking of. Now to get my hands on some clear labels. Here you go, they probably sell smaller quantity packs than this but this is what popped to the top when I searched. Matte Clear Labels |
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Post by grammadee on Apr 24, 2017 16:18:33 GMT
I have never had a lot of success with rub-ons, even the store bought ones. If I were going to print on transparency (and I have done that), I would print on the back of the acetate with mirror image text, then flip the sheet over and use it as a title or accent or whatever as-is.
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