Can I Do Water Transfer Printing at Home?
Yes! All you need is film, activator, and a tub of water. Alternatively, can begin water transfer printing at home using a readymade kit (See suggestions below).
Water transfer printing doesn’t require any previous skill or experience with hydro dipping, and supplies are quite affordable. The core process is laying hydrographic film onto water and immersing the object — the print then transfers onto the object.
Create enough space to move around and find a container large enough to submerge your object. You can do this indoors or outdoors, but maximum ventilation is key because part of the process involves aerosols, so a confined space might harm you. Whichever you choose, make sure the film is kept away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture, in a cool and dry place until it’s ready to be used.
The object needs time to sit and dry between stages. It also needs to be washed at the end so you want to have access to a washing area.
You may already have some primer, clear coat, and an extra tub or bucket lying around your house or garage. Take a look at the next section to understand what supplies you necessary, and then check off all the items on the checklist before you begin.