What is polaroid transfers?

Polaroid transfers are a type of photographic process which involves transferring the emulsion from a Polaroid instant film onto another surface such as paper or canvas. The transfer process gives a unique, vintage and dreamy look to the photographs.

To create a Polaroid transfer, a Polaroid image is initially developed and then separated from the backing of the instant film. The emulsion of the image is then placed onto a new surface and, with the help of a roller or a flat object, the emulsion is transferred onto the new surface. The process results in a one-of-a-kind image with a soft, blurred effect due to the emulsion smearing and settling differently on the new surface.

Polaroid transfers are ideal for creating very personal, unique, and nostalgic images. They are also a great way to use Polaroid instant film, which has become increasingly difficult to find. However, Polaroid transfers involve a lot of trial and error as the process can be unpredictable and its results can vary greatly.