Being Creative with Rub-On Transfers

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  Rub-on transfers are available at craft shops and stationery stores in sheets. Most contain multiple writings and images. They are sold in a range of themes for many occasions and uses. The crafter can cut out part of the sheet that contains the writing or image he will use to enhance his project. The rest of the sheet of rub-on transfers can be kept for future art or crafts.They are safe for use by children and can be applied quickly.
  
  

Many Decorative Uses

• Apply rub on transfers to tiles or ceramics for tabletop decor, on toys to personalize, on plain paper to create beautiful stationery, on albums to enhance or even on books and sports equipment. They provide an inexpensive and time-saving way to be creative. Their application requires no artistic ability and provides opportunities to experiment with a variety of transfers and objects to enhance.
  
  

Resources and Research

• Visit craft shops and stationery stores to see the different kinds of rub on transfers, their cost and suggested uses. Local libraries and bookstores also offer books and magazines on crafts and artistic projects in which to use these decals. Special events, birthdays, holidays, weddings, graduations and many other occasions lend themselves to using transfers to create gifts to give or to keep. Adult assistance and supervision is suggested when children use the transfers on craft projects.
  
  

Make Your Own Rub-On Transfers

• Office supply stores and craft shops sell transfer paper that can be used with a computer and printer. Copyright-free images and designs are available on the Internet. These can be copied and printed on special paper that can be peeled and images rubbed on paper or fabric. Suggested projects can include personalized clothing, book bags and lunch bags. You can also buy software programs at office supply stores that provide images that are printable on transfer paper. Read the instructions carefully.
  
  

More Rub-On Transfers

• Children's artwork is also another creative expression that can be applied to rub on transfer paper. Use them for crafts such as greeting cards, clothing, holiday gift bags and place mats. Another form is wall art, transferring designs from paper to room border decor or as parts of a mural. Rub-on transfers using special paper can create an attractive design on the ceiling of a child's room.