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How do I print a collage on the full paper?

Is there a way to transfer text printed on normal paper to trace paper without re-printing?

  • I go to a performing arts high school and for a piece I'd like to have a slightly opaque text look for a sculptural element. However I'm not permitted to print on tracing paper on the school printers and do not own my own printer to do so. I already printed what I plan on using, just on normal paper... my last resort is just making a sort of collage using that instead but I thought I'd see if there was a way to transfer what I already printed onto trace paper...

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    You can take your item to be printed to any office supply stores such as, Office Depot, Kinko's, Office Max, Staples, etc. If it is just a design or picture without any text, there is a way to transfer the design. On the printed side of the paper, apply two to three coats of acrylic sealer, be sure to let it dry completely between coats. Let the 3rd coat dry thoroughly for 8 hours. Next soak the other side of the paper in water, when it is saturated, gently remove the paper , using your finger. Lightly push the wet paper away from the other side. When all the paper is removed , set your new "decal" aside. Let it dry completely. You can now use this transfer to apply to any object you like. It doesn't matter which side you place down, I always try it both ways. It depends on how clear you need your design to be. NOTE: Always make a sample first, just to be sure you are going to like the results.

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You could use transfer paper or a transfer gel. Usually stores sell things like that to transfer a print (make sure you get the right one for either inkjet or laser) to cloth. But I think you should be able to transfer to paper too. I think even Walmart has such stuff, but you definitely should find something at a hobby store or art store. The alternative would be to ask some friends who have a printer. However, I would think you would have to stick the trace paper onto normal paper. If it is the really thin trace paper I don't think it would get transported through the rollers of a printer correctly. Only if you have thicker trace paper of pretty much the same weight and stiffness than normal paper I would expect that it prints normally. You can also try a copy shop and ask them.

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