MAKING A FLAG WITH ARCHER FLAG TRANSFERS

 

CUT
Cut out both sides of the flag. Do not cut the paper backing.

 

FASTEN
Tape one side of the flag, face down, to a light table or light colored hard surface.

 

ALIGN
Carefully align the other half over the first and secure along one side with a piece of tape. This piece of tape will act as a hinge.

NOTE: Do not apply pressure during this step because it will cause the halves to stick together and be ruined.

 

MAKE A SANDWICH
Slide a piece of aluminum (shown) or lead foil between the halves. Aluminum foil will yield a much more wrinkled appearance. Lead foil will hold a smoother shape. Use whichever you prefer.
 
TRANSFER
Rub over the transfer carrier film with a blunted cuticle pusher (available at a Beauty Supply store) or #2 pencil until you can see that the entire flag has separated from the carrier film. Apply extra pressure than you would use to apply a regular transfer because you are transferring two transfers in this step.

 

LIFT CARRIER FILM
Carefully peel back the top piece of carrier film and discard it.

 

BURNISH
Lay the paper backing paper over the transfer and rub firmly to insure a strong bond.

 

PEEL AWAY THE FOIL
Carefully peel back the foil to separate the other half of flag from its carrier film. Discard the remaining carrier film and tape.

 

TRIM
Using a NEW blade, carefully trim away the excess foil. Do this with SEVERAL LIGHT passes to avoid tearing the foil.

 

CRUMPLE INTO SHAPE
The inks we use are very flexible and allow you to crumple the flag into any severe shape or force it down over an uneven surface.

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