Tutorial - How to transfer an Image w/Graphite or Charcoal

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     Create a drawing of your own or find an existing one that you wish to duplicate. For the easiest transfer, the image should be on a plain (ideally white) background.
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     Shade the back of the paper on which the image was drawn or printed using a pencil or a piece of drawing charcoal. You do not need to press down hard with the pencil or charcoal, but apply a thick, even layer of graphite or charcoal that completely covers the area of the image you wish to transfer.
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     Lay the image on top of a sheet of clean paper with the image facing up and the graphite or charcoal making contact with the new paper.
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     Trace the image using a pencil or pen, pressing down firmly. For the best results, use a pencil or pen with a thick, blunt tip. A sharp point may tear the paper instead of merely transferring the design. As you trace, lift up a corner of the paper to check that the image is being transferred properly.
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     Lift away the top sheet of paper to expose the traced image on the new sheet. Go over the outlines with a pencil, pen, or maker to make the image more permanent and use an erasure to remove any graphite or charcoal smudges.

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