Sticky Report post Posted December 2, 2010 Hello everyone Has this been done before? If you had a steel plate which has had a vinyl sticker put on it in the form of a negative image and then you put a piece of vegtan on top that has been soaked in vinegar would the image be transferred to the leather if you left it covered for a day or so? Any ideas anyone Cheers spencer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
electrathon Report post Posted December 3, 2010 I have not done it, but I have left a piece of metal touching wet leather. It definatly leaves a mark. It did not leave a crisp line, more of a blured edge. Aaron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azrider Report post Posted December 4, 2010 Would like to see if if you try it. I am curious now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeCahill Report post Posted December 4, 2010 Hello everyone Has this been done before? If you had a steel plate which has had a vinyl sticker put on it in the form of a negative image and then you put a piece of vegtan on top that has been soaked in vinegar would the image be transferred to the leather if you left it covered for a day or so? Any ideas anyone Cheers spencer You wouldn't need to use vinegar, just dampen the leather and put a sand bag or something heavy on it for a day or so, even if it doesn't stain the leather, the sticker has thickness, it will leave an impression you might be able to highlight it with antiquer cheers mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sticky Report post Posted December 7, 2010 I tried it and it didn't quite work i'll try it again but i wont wet it as much this time as the the colour bled over the lines. Will post pictures if it works ok Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted December 7, 2010 Any color transfer could likely be inconsistent because the color change is a result of a chemical reaction. You might try cutting a line around the negative image (on the leather) to prevent the reaction from wicking through the leather fibers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sticky Report post Posted December 8, 2010 I was trying to get a sort of screen printed image. I think it's going to one of those ideas that doesn't quite work! (I'm still going to give it another go though) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blake Report post Posted December 8, 2010 I was trying to get a sort of screen printed image. I think it's going to one of those ideas that doesn't quite work! (I'm still going to give it another go though) Try Lemon Juice, It will transfer certain inks from paper to paper or leather but I don't know if it will work on vinyl to leather. Blake Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
