Comments on VAharoni: Parchment Transfers

maryfaithpeace, I am happy you are getting great ...

2010-05-27T13:31:27.388-04:00

maryfaithpeace,

I am happy you are getting great results!
And good to know the HP Laserjet is reliable.

Thanks!
Valerie

Valerie is correct: not all baking parchment is th...

2010-05-27T12:21:24.697-04:00

Valerie is correct: not all baking parchment is the same. In fact, there is a discussion of the different gauges of baking parchment here. I've tried baking parchment rolls from the grocery: Reynolds and Wilton on our HP color office laserjet (HP4700DTN) with these results:
Wilton: printed on half of the parchment, smudged the rest
Reynolds: just snagged; didn't even print
I ordered and just received Valerie's baking parchment. I set the printer to manual feed, paper to light, and....it printed PERFECTLY! I hope you will continue to make these sheets available at your Etsy store, Valerie. In fact, I wish you would offer it in larger quantities. This technique is addicting! As for the store rolls of Reynolds and Wilton, no great loss for me - I'm a cake decorator as well!

Rosie, Of course you may. Only caveat... All baki...

2009-10-21T16:49:33.689-04:00

Rosie,
Of course you may.

Only caveat... All baking parchment is NOT the same. Each brand has its own characteristics. The one I happen to recommend gives the results I happen to prefer. Sharp, vibrant and clear. I tried the ones I was able to purchase locally at the grocery and the results were less than spectacular. That being said, you may prefer the results. Please try and let us know how it goes for you!

Valerie

I'm confused. Can I not buy parchment paper i...

2009-10-21T16:05:28.145-04:00

I'm confused. Can I not buy parchment paper in the grocery store?
Rosie

Hi Sharon, I am not at home (won't be for anot...

2009-07-13T19:21:37.959-04:00

Hi Sharon,
I am not at home (won't be for another month or so). Unfortunately I do not recall the exact printer model. That being said, I would think Claria inks are Claria inks. Can you get hold of a printed sheet from the printer model you want to try? Sometimes Staples in my neighborhood will have models ready to run. You can get a sample and give it a trial.
I still like the laser best. And the prices are VERY reasonable.
As to which is best, I think it depends on the effect you are looking for. The HP for me, gave a painterly effect which I liked. The Brother I like for the ease with Sculpey Ultra Light. And the color laser for just the fab crispness, color and ease.

Let us know what you decide and your results. Each printer brings new discoveries!
Valerie

I've been experimenting with the parchment tra...

2009-07-13T17:29:22.966-04:00

I've been experimenting with the parchment transfer paper I ordered from you and am not quite satisfied with the results from my HP Deskjet printer, but I can see this method has wonderful possibiities. You've mentioned your Epson Claria ink printer works well on this paper and I would like to know what model you have. Do these inks work better on the paper than other brands? I'm thinking about getting this type of printer and need to decide whether to get the new Artisan 50 printer or buy an older one. I really appreciate the generous help you are giving to those of us who are trying to learn this technique. Thanks!

KK..Happy to hear the parchment paper works for yo...

2009-04-29T19:36:00.000-04:00

KK..Happy to hear the parchment paper works for you!
And thank you for the lovely comments.
Valerie

Valerie, your blog is awesome. Thanks for the tips...

2009-04-29T19:24:00.000-04:00

Valerie, your blog is awesome. Thanks for the tips on the parchment paper. Worked like a charm! Ok, have to go now. Brain is overloading on all the ideas running through my head. Need to write them down quickly or they disappear forever.