Printing on Tissue

[JeanH]

I just discovered I could print on tissue paper (which opens all sorts of possibilities, like decoupage, tissue to match paper, wrapping around picture frames, mod-podging to canvas, etc). I think you would have to have a straight-line printer (mine is an Epson, which is straight-line), or you would need a bypass. I just glued along the top of a plain piece of paper, made sure to trim the tissue to fit and it went right through the printer. I used it on the hybrid box with paper I just posted to HeatherT.

[Romy]

what is straight-line, Jean, the regular inkjet?

Jean's hybrid is here:
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/data/1145/Gift-Box-and-Paper.jpg

[Tronesia]

Now that is awesome!!

[heathert]

Smart chickie!!!!!!!

[JeanH]

what is straight-line, Jean, the regular inkjet?

Jean's hybrid is here:
http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/data/1145/Gift-Box-and-Paper.jpg
Romy, it just means that the paper doesn't have to roll around (like most laser printers). My Epson loads right side up at the back and just slides down and out, engaging some little teeth as it goes. I think that is the way most inkjets work but I'm not completely sure. But my Epson also has a by-pass at the back where you can feed thick stuff, where the teeth in the regular path wouldn't work. You kind of push the paper through to where it will start printing, then engage the mechanism that feeds it. My HP laser has a bypass too, where you feed envelopes, etc. at the front (with front facing up), whereas if you use the paper bin you have to load the paper with the front side down and it rolls around inside the printer before it prints. Does this make any sense at all?

[Romy]

I know what you mean, thanks!!

[justk]

oh Jean this is fantastic!!!! I just love what you have done and what a wonderful idea!!!!

[MaggieMae]

This is beautiful, Jean! I only have the print that rolls around but I'd love to try it! Do you have a special template for the pretty gift bag?

[jennyf92]

That is gorgeous! How clever!

[wombat146]

oh wow!! Jean!! this simply stunning!! LOVE love love it!!! I have used tissue before on hybrid stuff but have never tried printing on it,.............. too scared that it will wreck my printer but wow, might have to give it a try though!!! Thanks for sharing wth us sweetie!!!:worship::flower2:

[Scrappie Irene]

this is so beautiful!
I don´t have white tissue paper at the moment, but I will definately try this!

[Scrapporreia]

That is AWESOME! I dont have a straight printer OR a bypass option. Mine all roll through the top or bottom.
I've tried to put other papers through some of my office printers and eventually, the extra fibers that strayed out caused jams and problems with the printers.

LOVE this tho. Can't wait to see what else you do!

[mum2gnt]

Jean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is absolutely amazing! My goodness!!!! WOW +!

I think you should email this photo to Kristy Evans, editor of Scrapbooking Memories magazine for the "off the page" feature. If she accepts it and you do a mini tutorial on how to do it - there could be $100 or so in it for you. That could be for Australian residents only - but anyway - just email it to her (and say that Suzie Griffith told you to!!!)kevans@expresspublications.com.au

[DoggiNo]

How did you discover that ? I would never try something like that in my printer, too scared to break it. :pardon:

Gorgeous result !

[Sexy__Eyes]

Wow beautiful. I am so not good at hybrids. This is very unique.

[gateausoso]

Fantastic! My presents will never look the same again. Thanks for this amazing idea.

[Joyce]

Jean, that is so clever!!!

I would love to try this!!

[nativescrapper]

:worship::worship:That is so cool!!! :worship::worship:

[Tracy]

Absolutely BRILLIANT, Jean!!

[Soco]

OMG Jean! That is wonderful!!! :worship: I'd wish I could do something like that!

[inklover13]

I love love love it!!!

I actually made some candles for my mother (for her birthday). I just taped the tissue to a piece of premium presentation paper and ran it through my printer. It worked just fine.

http://i471.photobucket.com/albums/rr77/inky_me_13/mom_gift.jpg

[Romy]

WOW, Leilani!!!!! wow!!
how did you transfer those designs to the candles?

[inklover13]

After printing on the tissue (all on one sheet) like I said in my last post, I cut out all the images (as close to the images as possible), place the image on the candle, use heating tool (heat gun) over image until the desired amount of wax covers the image. Try not to keep the heat in one spot for too long or it will warp the candle. You can also use wax paper to hold the image against the candle while heating and avoid warping the candle.

I hope that made sense. I'm still a little out of it due to health issues and medication. If not let me know and I will do my best to clarify things. :flower2:

[JeanH]

I'm so glad my idea put a genius moment in your mind. Your candles are wonderful. I'm going to root around the basement and see if I have any decent candles on which to experiment. I love this idea

[Whisper Pink]

WOW...both of those are Awesome!!! I wish I had that type of printer but mind does the roll thing. Jean I would also like to know if you used a template to do those bags...that is awesome too!!!

[Joyce]

Oooh, Leilani, your candles look fantastic!!!

[mum2gnt]

OMG! These are fabulous!

[Patti]

Oh I love that Jean!!!:flower2::worship:

[Patti]

Love those candles, fab idea girl!!!:worship:

[hondachicc]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!

I am so blown away!!!! AAWESOME STUFF!!!! :worship::worship::worship: