It's been pinned, and I've received emails about it. Funny how something so simple speaks to us. I used the Splendid Transfer method (found on my sidebar) after rubbing the surface with a little gesso. You can read about gesso on my sidebar as well. That's it.
That wasn't the only one I made, and I kept it. I also did something similar to a broken piece of marble.
I used an Eiffel Tower image.
Like I said, it was a broken piece of marble. I have quite a few pieces like this. Even broken, they have great charm, and I can't toss them.
Now it sits with another little rock, and my chippy lavender filled urn.
Here's a beautiful image I transferred to a round piece of marble. VISIT my ETSY shop HERE to find the image.
Going to play with more rocks, and work on some furniture.
UPDATE:
Here is a breakdown of how I transferred the images.
- Clean the rock
- Gesso is not necessary for the transfer here, it just adds tooth and depth. You can use watered down white paint. Let it dry.
- Use a "Splendid Blender" pen by Chartpak. Other blender pens don't have the same chemical composition, and won't work. Check out "Splendid Transfer" on my sidebar for more info on the pen.
- Make a laser, toner based copy of the image you want to use. Ink jet copies don't work.
- Place the copy face down on the rock.
- Rub the pen over the image, while keeping the paper stable. If it slides around, you'll get a blurry image. Press hard till the image transfers.
- Make sure you have lots of ventilation when using the pen.
There are other ways to transfer images, but, this is how I did it with the rocks.
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I love these Rosemary! What a great idea! I need to go scavenge some broken marble...Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeletevery lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo simple yet so elegant.I love it.
ReplyDeleteThe broken piece of marble is one of my favorites! They're just lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou play with rocks so well Rosemary! Love them!
ReplyDeleteYou play with rocks so well Rosemary! Love them!
ReplyDeleteWho could imagine such adorable pieces of art from rocks, lol. Really nice.
ReplyDeleteYou ROCK the rocks Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteThis really is so simple yet so pretty, Rosemary! What a great classroom project! I, too, need to find some "good rocks"! Thanks for the inspiration!"
ReplyDeleteNan
GREAT IDEA! And so easy! Thanks for stopping over and leaving me such a sweet comment on my tea towels. I'll be following. :)
ReplyDeletethey are very neat I've never seen anyone else do them etsy has a lot of crochet covered rocks (?) but these are so much more elegant
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, rosemary! You're a genius! The smooth pebble with the lady is so lovely. Simple and clever and lovely.
ReplyDeleteHey Rosemary I posted my bathroom with your towel rack in it..I know you don't follow me but come by and check it out..Thanks again my dear friend..Hugs and smiles Gloria
ReplyDeleteGosh Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteYou remind me of me!! I can't hardly throw the bits and pieces of anything away. If I order something that has a pretty ribbon on it I recycle it or if I find a pretty card I am always thinking of what I can do with it.
Somethings are just to good to toss!!! Great idea on the marble!
Sounds like me - I save everything - my friends can't believe what I use! Right now I have a "wire spring" (from a used notebook) soaking in water to get all the paper off of it. I use this wire for crafting! I'm crazy, I know. xoxoxo
DeleteThe marble and the rock are both delightful! :)
ReplyDeleteAs long as you don't throw them, Rosemary! : ) I love that image ~ it is so soft and romantic looking. I thought of you today while out at an antique mall. I came across two small frames similar to those you find {and that I got in your giveaway} but they had pictures on them already. I wondered, if you paint that, can you then transfer another image on the piece? If so, I might have to look for them my next time there and pick them up.
ReplyDeleteI love them both Rosemary! Will you be selling that lady rock perchance? Put me on the list of peeps who want one OK? *winks* FAA! Vanna
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty. I have got to try doing some transfers.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these!
ReplyDeleteI am always thinking of new ways to use and re-use things. I did something very similar with broken tiles.
Thanks for inspiring us!
Elizabeth
These are really great. I can see why they were noticed.
ReplyDeleteLove it Rosemary!! Pinning <3
ReplyDeleteOnce again, you amaze me with your creative genius, Rosemary! :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
I have to say I would have never thought about that!
ReplyDeleteOh Rosemary you do have the gift of turning something so simple into a piece of art and beauty. Thanks for inspiring me.
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brava Rosemary...bellissimo ho gia' usato il trasferimento, ma non avevo mai pensato ai sassi , grazie per le idee che ci dai........
ReplyDeleteGreat! Like ever time!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou really are soooo imaginative Rosemary...I'm impressed by these and think they'd look lovely in my garden as well! xo wendy
ReplyDeleteHello Rosemary,
ReplyDeleteI love your romantic rocks! As a rock collector, you have certainly given me some new ideas for the rocks that won't be going in my display. Love your ideas! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
Your rocks rock! Have you ever used the citrasolve transfer method? If so, how does that compare to the pen?
ReplyDeleteHi, Rosemary. These projects are beautiful. I especially love your lady portraits. They are stunningly romantic!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness these are soooo cute! Good for you and thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteElisa
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These are beautiful! I have, er HAD a nice bag of flat stones waiting for a few projects. I think DH filed them. Dang... they would be perfect for this. Really, really cool. :)
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThey look great.
ReplyDeleteI've been working on rocks all weekend (before I seen this post) amazing how all us crafters think up some of the same stuff. And here I thought I was original :0) My aren't like yours, btw yours are beautiful. I'll be posting mine later this week.
Love this project! You make everything so beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteRomantic rocks! Great project Rosemary.
ReplyDeleteEu amei a sua arte e explicações...Obrigada por compartilhar gentilmente seus conhecimentos com todos..Parabéns pelo lindo trabalho.
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome. I want to try it.
ReplyDeletewhat is gesso
ReplyDeleteI loooooove this idea but since I am new at this could you "baby step" me through the exact process? I sure would appreciate the help.
ReplyDeleteI loooooove this idea but since I am new at this could you "baby step" me through the exact process? I sure would appreciate the help.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a fun project, but I don't see the instructions that were promised. You just say you use Gesso. What do you do after you apply the gesso to the surface????
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good idea and i will try this, but my problem is, I live in Austria, Europe and there is no company who sell those Splendid Blender pen by Chartpak.
ReplyDeleteMost US Stores does not deliver to Austria. Any Ideas where to buy this pen in Europe? thanks
I can't find your sidebar to check on the transfer information. LSO WHERE CN i FIND THE PEN?
ReplyDeleteHow do I do step 4? Is a special printer needed? Or is there a place that I can have the photo copied?
ReplyDeleteWill these images be permanent? I love this and must try!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post. You can also use lighter fluid instead of the pen.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing ... How do you protect copied images on rock? is there a special clear coar you would use in form of spray?
ReplyDeleteYou can buy a big bag of these "egg rocks" at Home Depot for $9.99.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! How permanent is the image after transfer? Do you recommend using a sealant?
ReplyDeleteKeep up the creative work, Rosemary. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI always knew there was a reason I love rocks . . . . now some of my favourites will be stupendous. I would not have been able to throw away the marble either - it's glorious. Thank you so much for the tutorial :-)
ReplyDeleteHow very nice to see! :) Stones are impressive! I do ornaments similar to yours. I use a different technique - decoupage. Please see - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004933608458
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Poland ! :-)
I am wondering where you can get marble slabs to do this project!? Let me know! Thanks (:
ReplyDeleteLove this project ....can I buy images to transfer? Also....can you share the recipe for homemade gesso??? I went to farragoz and couldn't access it.
ReplyDeleteBecky, go to my Etsy shop for images. It's located on the right side. Farragoz is a paint course. You have to be a student. You can also buy commercial gesso for this.
DeleteOh I just love this.. I have held onto broken sample pcs of granite from my last building project.. I cant wait to try...thank you
ReplyDeleteWhat would you suggest for putting pictures on black slate? Would this process still work, or does it require light-colored rock?
ReplyDeleteYou keep referring to your information in your side-bar. I have refreshed three times, there is literally NOTHING in the side-bar.
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