MyArtscape Graphite Transfer Paper - 9" x 13" - 25 Sheets - Waxed Carbon Paper for Tracing (Black)

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I now use home-made transfer paper almost exclusively. It’s easy to make, easy to use, and easy to clean up smudges on. I make transfer paper by shading a sheet of ordinary printer paper with graphite using a 2B to 6B pencil. It would be nice if I could share an answer that works all the time for every artist. The fact of the matter is that there is no such answer. I’ve used four or five different transfer methods over the years. Some worked a lot. Some worked once in a while, and some didn’t work at all. Using graphite paper is a simple process, though there are a few things to keep in mind for best results. Use the discount code cpmagicdiscount1 to get 10% off the magazine when you buy 5 to 9 issues. Looking for more than that? Buy 10 or more issues and you can save 20% off the cover price with the discount code cpmagicdiscount2. Graphite transfers easily and clearly. If you used a very soft pencil (4B or softer,) it also smudges, but smudges can be easily removed with mounting putty or an eraser. One Precaution

I’m not sure there is any such thing as a transfer paper works better for detailed drawings than for less detailed drawings. Artists need to consider two other factors, in addition to the transfer paper itself. Wax paper: This is the most straightforward and most inexpensive type of transfer paper. However, it’s also the least effective. The wax can prevent the ink from bonding properly with the surface, resulting in a fuzzy or smeared image. Since graphite paper can be smudgy, the trace can be smudgy as well. Therefore if you're not planning to paint or draw on it right away, make sure to leave it someplace where it won't be disturbed and nothing will rub against it. One idea is to carefully wrap it in glassine and tape a piece of foamboard to the front of the piece, to act as a protective barrier. You can also try freehanding your image onto the canvas. This method takes more time and patience, but it’s doable! How do you transfer a picture from paper to canvas? You can also try freehanding your image onto the canvas. Or you can use the grid method. This method takes a bit more time and patience, but it’s definitely doable! What is Artists’s transfer paper?

How to use transfer paper:

Get a paper photocopy or inkjet print of your reference photo. Make sure that the image is printed at exactly the same size that you want to paint it. Frequently Asked Questions About Graphite Transfer Paper… Is graphite paper the same as carbon paper?

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But most line drawings transferred with graphite are easily cleaned up after you transfer the line drawing. When you're finished, slowly release the artist tape from the canvas, lifting each corner one by one. I recommend inspecting the tracing closely as you lift each corner. Leave one side still taped to the canvas to form a hinge (as in the cupcake example above), so that if you see some part that you may have overlooked, you can try to replace the graphite paper and reference photo and redo that area.