[Karsten (OP)]

We used to do that in art class: Spray some alcohol on magazine pages, turn them upside down and transfer the colors onto something else. At least I think it was alcohol. Rubbing alcohol seems to not work with magazines in the USA. What do I need to use?

[Karsten (OP)]

I tried Acetone too. No luck. Anyone know anything here? I mean, regarding my problem? Should I post my question in "technology"?

[Chemistry4me]

Have you tried boiling the magazine in the alcohol?
Of course, I don't think you would want to get it soaked but you know...

[RD]

Toluene ?   Xylene ?

Don't let the kiddies get their hands on this stuff: highly inflammable and sniffable.

Xylene transfer: Xylene (Home Depot) and old rags. *This method is toxic I do it outside wearing a respirator and thick rubber gloves. Please read warning labels as well. Toner based photocopies or laser copies and a burnishing tool. This method is good for paper, wood, fabric.

http://www.ebsqart.com/artMagazine/za_513.htm

[Vercingetorix]

Water is enough for the papers hanging on my desk

Green chemistry!!!

[SeanB]

Do  a colour photocopy with a laser printer and transfer the image by using a hot dry iron to melt the toner onto the receptor surface. Use a overhead transparency film for better results, or for the best use a t shirt transfer sheet that you soak in water to release, it has a soluble film on one side that releases the toner.

If you use inkjet printers then a misting with water or methanol/ethanol will transfer well, albeit with some image bleed. Try the steam iron in this case.

The big issue with current magazine inks is that they are now almost all rubber/water based, and are heat/UV cured during the print process to stop the ink from transferring to your hands during handling. This makes then pretty much insensitive to solvents, as they have changed chemically due to the heat or UV curing.