Well, I've been experimenting with Citra Solv - and this is the first medium that has really frustrated me.
Below, is Experiment One. I made copies at an Office Max in North Carolina. When attempting to transfer, I rubbed the paper very hard with a spoon. Only after ironing the page did the transfer begin to appear on the fabric. The lettering is very, very light. I apologize for the photos. I did try to enhance them so that you could see the end results. On to Experiment II......

In Experiment Two, I used copies that I made at Office Depo in Virginia. This time, I spread much more Citra Solv on the muslin. The lettering began to show up on the fabric. However, again,when I ironed the transfer, the words appeared darker. The photos don't look that different on the screen, but Experiment Two is much darker.
So, I don't know if it's my copies, the muslin - or maybe the amount of Citra Solv that I am applying which is causing me problems. I think I need a visit from the Great Citra Solv Fairy. Regardless, I hope my mishaps have saved you some steps when you work with Citra Solv. I will keep experimenting.....
On the bright side, I did create some great doll heads from a mold that I made with polymer clay.
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