Transferring oil pastels involves creating a copy of an oil pastel drawing onto another surface, typically using pressure and a folding or rubbing technique. It results in a lighter, mirrored image.
Here's how you can transfer oil pastels:
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Gather Your Supplies: You will need oil pastels, paper (or the surface you want to transfer from and to), a smooth, hard surface to work on, and potentially a burnishing tool (like the back of a spoon or a bone folder).
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Create the Original Image: On your source paper, create the oil pastel drawing you want to transfer. Use heavy application of the oil pastels.
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Prepare the Receiving Surface: Take the paper or surface you wish to transfer the image to.
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Position for Transfer: Place the receiving surface over the original drawing. Make sure the oil pastel drawing is facing the receiving surface. If you want to transfer to a specific area, align carefully.
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Apply Pressure: With even pressure, rub the back of the receiving surface. You can use a burnishing tool to more effectively transfer the oil pastel.
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Lift and Reveal: Carefully lift the receiving surface to reveal the transferred design. The transferred design will appear lighter and may be slightly blurred, creating a unique effect.
Tips for Successful Oil Pastel Transfers:
- Use soft, high-quality oil pastels for better transfer.
- Apply a thick layer of oil pastel for a more visible transfer.
- Experiment with different papers to see which works best for you. Thinner papers generally transfer more effectively.
- Use firm, even pressure when rubbing to ensure a complete transfer.
- The transferred image will be a mirror image of the original. Consider this when creating your initial drawing.
