Make Your Own Rub Ons

[Leanne]

Ever wanted a rub-on in a particular size, font or colour and couldn’t find what you were looking for? Why not make your own!! You can also use this method for pictures, photos, clip art, and any thing else that can be printed !! Here are a couple of examples below to whet you appetite….

You will need an inkjet printer, a transparency that is suitable for inkjet printers, a popsicle stick and some tissues.

1. Insert transparency into your printer. You MUST print on the SHINY side of the transparency. Normally, you would print on the rough side so that the ink would dry, but we do not want that to happen for this project.

2. Select your printer to print a transparency and select BEST quality so that you achieve a maximum amount of ink on your transparency.

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3. If you are printing words don’t forget to flip the writing

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4. After printing, take care holding the transparency and carefully place it onto your paper without smudging.

5. Rub vigorously with a popsicle stick to transfer the ink to your paper. Take care not to move the transparency while doing this

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6. When finished, carefully lift the transparency off the paper.

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7. There will be some ink left on the transparency, but you can just wipe this off with a tissue and you have a fresh transparency to do some more. The transparency can be used over and over again so this is a very cost effective method to making your own rub ons.

[Carin]

Great Tip Is It Scrap Safe. Archival Though.

At Least U Could Hav What Ever Sayings You Want Hey

[Kay]

Yeah do you know if the ink in the cartridges are Acid Free?

[Leanne]

I am not sure if its acid free, but I think I asked Jenni before and if I remember correctly I think she said its ok as long as it doesnt actually touch the photo, but dont quote me on that. Jen if your reading this do you know if its safe?

[Kay]

Have we found out if this is safe yet cause I wanna do it!!

[Leanne]

Not too sure I will have to keep looking but I am pretty sure its safe as long as it doesnt touch the photo.

[Kay]

ok.... dunno if I wanna risk it..
Just in case
hmmmm I will give it a try in my lil one and see how it goes!

[Leanne]

yeah u could make a mini page and use a copy of a photo and see if it works.

[Matilda]

omg this is so cool!

I always wondered if you could make your own, now i know.

[Kay]

we never found out if it was ok for scrapbooking

[Leanne]

Q: Are printer ink and toner acid free? Are they safe to use in my scrapbooks?


A: Most ink is acid free.

Ink issues to be concerned about include: how long will the ink last (longevity)?
Is it water resistant?
Is it fade resistant?
If you don't have the answers to these questions about your printer, please contact the manufacturer for more information about their ink.
If the ink for your printer won't last very long, contact the manufacturer and let them know you are aware of archival issues and are concerned about the longevity of their product.
Printers that have a powder toner and are heat set (laser jets, lasers, copy machines) are permanent inks and are safe to use.

[Matilda]

doesn't hurt to give it a go. just need to invest in a printer now.