The Emily Claire Transfer set from Iron Orchid Designs comes from one of IOD's favourite archive finds to date. Taken from an 1868 family album belonging to Miss Emily Clare Harvey, the artwork began as her pencil and watercolour illustrations lovingly added around her family’s portraits. The Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York preserved this album which caused Sam (IOD's Senior Designer) and Sally to fall in love with its whimsical, beautifully hand-painted details. The set includes charming elements like kittens, hummingbirds, butterflies, banners, and even a proud little rooster; each image is quirky, delicate, and full of character.

These illustrations strike that rare balance of sophisticated and playful, giving makers something fresh and delightfully unexpected to work with. Use the elements with their given frames or stand alone as focal elements in art pieces, décor projects, and mixed media. Emily Clare brings a sense of story and creativity from a young 19th-century artist directly into your hands, inviting you to build scenes that are as unique and joyful as the originals.

Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfers are easy to use and add instant style to your projects. They are delicate and need gentle handling but the results are stunning.

Prep is key - keep your Iron Orchid Designs decor Transfer with its backing sheet until you're ready to use. Keep free of dust and debris which will interfere with adhesion. Don't allow the IOD Decor Transfer to touch anything before application or allow the sticky side touch itself. Don't store in humid conditions or extreme temperatures.

Application - start with a clean matte surface. If painted, make sure the paint has fully cured before you start. Seal your project with a water based sealer before application. Remove the IOD Decor Transfer from its backing and place in position - you can use pieces of low tack tape to hold it in place. Using the plastic tool provided rub the image to stick it to the surface. If any parts haven't stuck simply place the transfer back into position and rub again. You can use your hand, a lint free cloth or the transfer's backing paper to burnish the transfer after application to ensure it is firmly stuck in place. Seal with a good quality water based sealer like Frenchic Finishing Coat.

Emily Clare Transfer pad of 8 x 8" x 12" sheets

This transfer is perfect for using on furniture: tables, drawers, wardrobes, dressing tables etc and will turn an upcycled piece into a stunning masterpiece! It looks equally good on small projects too and is well-loved by crafters who keep it with their craft supplies. IOD transfers are like a work of art: the colours and designs are beautiful, and they are so easy to use. Have some furniture and crafting fun with Iron Orchid Designs!

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