I learned a tip watching a video about laying out stencils that I think might work well. If you have a sheet of shipping labels you can remove the labels and use the glossy side of the paper to print the image onto. The ink will not stick to the glossy paper and will transfer with minimal pressure and no need for the transfer glue. Once the ink is transferred just hit it with a clear poly spray and it's set. You can also use T-Shirt transfer sheets to print onto then use a hot iron with a towel laid over the plastic transfer sheet. The heat will set the ink into the wood as it releases from the transfer paper, the towel will keep it from over heating the transfer paper and no waiting. I know for fact the second one works as I've done it before. But the first tip sounded interesting to me because it required no heat and no transfer glue. And both to me work better than this option because you don't have to remove the paper with water. Also remember to revers your images when you print them other wise they'll be facing the wrong way like a mirror.
Kelly, I just want to tell you that you did a great job on your wood picture transfer. I'm so glad that I saw your video because I was asked to make a special wall plaque for someone. I was asked to make it because I'm very creative and work with many mediums and transferring pictures but never to wood. So I can see that it is very similar and your Tutorial made me feel at ease. TFS.
At 4:00 what about just a small rolling pin? And have you tried out Liquitex artists medium? I'm guessing that pine is better than say walnut because the wood grain is more "open" ? I really like the potential here... instead of ink, have you also tried shoe polish? Or would that be a bad idea? Sorry.. lots of questions... thanks for the demo and getting us started! A++
I work for a website/company that mainly prints pictures on to wood. We use two large flatbed printers to print directly on to the wood without using white ink. It comes out with a great result, albeit probably more expensive and probably takes the fun out of it, but looks great!
Hey Kelly, that was awesome 👏 I am going to do this for my special daughter with a photo of her beautiful granddaughters. Thank you so much for showing me this tutorial.
Great tutorial I cannot wait to try.. you made it so clear and easy to understand. I have some barnwood and will sand where i will place picture !! thanks againg!!
great job thank you for sharing this so much work to make a video please keep up the great work and sharing never mind the others that say how to do it better but dont bother taking time to show how god bless you i wish you the best in life
Awesome Tutorial! Buying the ink soon! Cannot wait to try this since I love to age photos digitally this is a way to make a unique finished product. Thanks!
Yes, the picture was printed on regular white print paper on an inkjet printer. We have not used it with Liquitex Gloss Gel, so we cannot guarantee it will work, however, since it's a gel medium it might. We suggest doing a little test to see if it will work before trying your project.
We used Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium in Matte to do the photo transfer. We have not tried it with Mod Podge, so we suggest in testing a small area to see if that will work before moving forward with your project. Mod Podge now has a special Photo Transfer formula that you may want to look into if the regular Mod Podge formulas do not work.
I found out that it is very important to moisten the paper on the backside first. Wait for a minute to let it expand, and turn it over on a glass plate. Then apply the gel. This way the paper will stay absolutely flat and won't wrinkle.
Very cool, thanks, and I like the image you used. So you don't have to put anything over the top of the image once finished, e.g. a spray sealant, varnish, Mod Podge or similar?
Hi! can I ask what paper did you use..? and can I print it in any printer or just in inkjet printer only? please answer me, b/c I want to try doing that..I want to give present to my mom..thankz
Yes. Place a thick coat onto the print side of the photo (that's printed on paper) and lay it (coat side down) onto the glass. Let it dry overnight and use a spray bottle to wet down the paper and gently use your fingers to wipe away the paper.
I want to transfer a photo on an acrylic painted hardboard plate. Is it posible and do I have to use the same mathod. And how imported is it that I "paint" the medium gel on both sides? So the paper and the surface? Hope you have answer for me soon.
A similar technique that is relatively simple is to take a used Avery label sheet with all the labels peeled off and print the image in mirror mode on the side the labels were on. Be careful not to smudge it as the ink will not be dry. place sheet on the wood being careful not to move it around too much and smear it. Once you've rubbed it to transfer the image, peel off of the label sheet. Once transferred to the wood, the ink will dry almost instantly. It can be sealed now.
If you add glue to the entire image at once so the entire paper is equally moist throughout, you will not have problems with wrinkles when you put it on the wood. The paper swells when wet, so it is not easy to get rid of wrinkles if not all the paper is wet.
Where did you buy the wood?? I am looking for that paper sized already finished wood and can't figure out what to type in amazon or craft stores...any help would be great!
I'm just curious about the closed captioning.. is that done by a voice recognition software or something? I feel bad for anyone who needs to use the CC option.
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It was neat to stumble across this video. i used to go to your store a lot when I was a kid 28 years ago. im glad to see the store is still around.
Wow, this is crazy! It looks like an oil painting! Awesome video, thanks for making it!
I learned a tip watching a video about laying out stencils that I think might work well. If you have a sheet of shipping labels you can remove the labels and use the glossy side of the paper to print the image onto. The ink will not stick to the glossy paper and will transfer with minimal pressure and no need for the transfer glue. Once the ink is transferred just hit it with a clear poly spray and it's set. You can also use T-Shirt transfer sheets to print onto then use a hot iron with a towel laid over the plastic transfer sheet. The heat will set the ink into the wood as it releases from the transfer paper, the towel will keep it from over heating the transfer paper and no waiting. I know for fact the second one works as I've done it before. But the first tip sounded interesting to me because it required no heat and no transfer glue. And both to me work better than this option because you don't have to remove the paper with water. Also remember to revers your images when you print them other wise they'll be facing the wrong way like a mirror.
Kelly, I just want to tell you that you did a great job on your wood picture transfer. I'm so glad that I saw your video because I was asked to make a special wall plaque for someone. I was asked to make it because I'm very creative and work with many mediums and transferring pictures but never to wood. So I can see that it is very similar and your Tutorial made me feel at ease. TFS.
looks very nice with the rustic feeling. Great job
At 4:00 what about just a small rolling pin? And have you tried out Liquitex artists medium? I'm guessing that pine is better than say walnut because the wood grain is more "open" ? I really like the potential here... instead of ink, have you also tried shoe polish? Or would that be a bad idea? Sorry.. lots of questions... thanks for the demo and getting us started! A++
Love this project and the photo turned out great!
Cute picture. my daughter did this process with words on canvas, really cool.
I don't know how I ended up here but I like what you did.
I work for a website/company that mainly prints pictures on to wood. We use two large flatbed printers to print directly on to the wood without using white ink. It comes out with a great result, albeit probably more expensive and probably takes the fun out of it, but looks great!
Very nice Ms. Kelly!!
I always wondered how this was done! TFS! Now, if I just have the right medium.....
Thank you so much for this useful inspiration. May God bless you.
Hey Kelly, that was awesome 👏 I am going to do this for my special daughter with a photo of her beautiful granddaughters. Thank you so much for showing me this tutorial.
Great tutorial I cannot wait to try.. you made it so clear and easy to understand. I have some barnwood and will sand where i will place picture !! thanks againg!!
is that glue just wood glue?? I don't get what glue it is
I did this with my guitar fretboard today, worked awesome!
that's so cool...I've got a few pics im going to do that with. thanks for the shair. ☺
great job thank you for sharing this so much work to make a video please keep up the great work and sharing never mind the others that say how to do it better but dont bother taking time to show how god bless you i wish you the best in life
Awesome Tutorial! Buying the ink soon! Cannot wait to try this since I love to age photos digitally this is a way to make a unique finished product. Thanks!
Yes, the picture was printed on regular white print paper on an inkjet printer. We have not used it with Liquitex Gloss Gel, so we cannot guarantee it will work, however, since it's a gel medium it might. We suggest doing a little test to see if it will work before trying your project.
We used Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium in Matte to do the photo transfer. We have not tried it with Mod Podge, so we suggest in testing a small area to see if that will work before moving forward with your project. Mod Podge now has a special Photo Transfer formula that you may want to look into if the regular Mod Podge formulas do not work.
Can you use any type of gel medium? What is the name of the gel medium you use?
You can seal it with the gel medium or use a sealer, Mod Podge, etc.
is the finished product waterproof as on a coaster or something that may get wet?
We haven't tried sealing it with epoxy but it should work. We suggest testing a small area before moving forward with your project.
this is awesome, I learned something today thanks, I will try this soon
i love when us viewers are possitive they dont have to share but so cool when they do
Can the same be done on Kitchen tiles
Thanks for sharing this. Will definitely be trying it.
Which paper you used and also the printer is it inkjet or laser jet printer
Thank you for posting this video. God bless.
What is the medium you used? And what mediums would work? Would mod podge work?
what about printing quality and paper?
Hi, I need help? Did you print off that picture yourself? And if I use liquitex gloss gel will that work?
That was AWESOME...I LIKE!!!
I found out that it is very important to moisten the paper on the backside first.
Wait for a minute to let it expand, and turn it over on a glass plate. Then apply the gel.
This way the paper will stay absolutely flat and won't wrinkle.
Great tip!
At your local craft store or online.
Very cool, thanks, and I like the image you used. So you don't have to put anything over the top of the image once finished, e.g. a spray sealant, varnish, Mod Podge or similar?
It's a gel medium called Claudine Hellmuth Studio Multi-Medium in Matte. If you cannot find it, you can use any gel medium.
Can you do this if you already sealed the wood with polyurathane?
Depends on which one you buy. This particular gel medium is currently $7.99 (plus tax) at our Bonney Lake store.
Can I use it for canvas too?
Hi! can I ask what paper did you use..? and can I print it in any printer or just in inkjet printer only? please answer me, b/c I want to try doing that..I want to give present to my mom..thankz
Hello Maam can u plz tell me the woods name u used in this video would b really helpful .. Thank u
what kind of paper do you use? is it photo paper? I used it but I think it was too thick.
how well does this hold up? does it scratch or peel off ? I'm guessing the image inky attaches to the medium paste ?
What did you use to seal it once your picture was transfered? Did you use a poly finish, etc?
That's pretty dope!!!
This can also be done with Mod Podge, very easy and great results.
To make the image last, I would apply Krylon UV archival coat (spray) in matte, satin or gloss (your choice) once everything has dried thoroughly.
does it matter what sort of timber you use for this? Can you just use pine?
where can I find this video that kelly made thank u
Do you make it look all rickety so that you can sell it at a yard sale?
will a pencil sketch transfer this way as well?
Is this medium the same as modge podge?
Why did you not PVA after wards to seal it? shouldn't that be done? and can use a clear satin varnish for a nice finish?
thanks
+Mr Grey (Hollywood) yes you can varnish, I like it better when varnished. really looks professional.
Have not heard of it, but if it's a gel medium, it should work. If it's not a gel medium, we aren't sure of what the final result will be.
I Liked your video! Thank you!
If I would use Make Me Multi Coat as the gel medium would it work?
hi is there anything else I can use. if I can't get the studio glue?
can someone answer this guy question i really want to know it to
go to a hobby store and ask for photo transfer glue. Tell them what you are doing, they usually understand
You can get photo transfer mod podge from craft stores like Micheals. Then get a sealer for it.
Modge Podge is a great product to use long before all these other so called fancy one's and I'll bet much much cheaper too!!
What did you use to seal the wood when finished transferring the photo? Thanks.
sorry, what is exactly you put on the picture it is glue or paint? tnx from cancun :)
Yes. Place a thick coat onto the print side of the photo (that's printed on paper) and lay it (coat side down) onto the glass. Let it dry overnight and use a spray bottle to wet down the paper and gently use your fingers to wipe away the paper.
does it have to be a ink jet printer?
can you use anything instead of gel medium it is expensive?
This image transfer technique was originally shared by Steve Ramsey on his channel, Wood Working for Mere Mortals.
can I know the paper must print by inkjet printing?
how about digital printing?
or both of them also can work?
Does it matter what kind of ink you use? Does it have to be a picture ink or is regular printer ink ok?
This is so cool! I have one question tho... Does the wood have to be unfinished?
Sorry I have one more question. What exactly is that tool called that u used to get the wrinkles out?
you can just use a credit or gift card lol
@BenFranklinCrafts - To Kelly:
Can a heavy gel be used in place of a medium? I have a heavy at home already.
I've used white wood glue and the appear I have for transfer and it worked ! Just add water the day later and the paper will just peal off easy!
can you put lacquer to give it a gloss look or will it damage the image?
you can brush over PVA Glue..it dries clear and gives a glossy protection
roycesommer thx, i'll take that into consideration
Clear varnish may be better (I am not an expert, but I got that from another video I saw on this.)
can I use an inkjet printer or is it just with a laser?
can this be varnished kelly
is it possible to use epoxy over it? I wanna use this method to make graphics on a longboard
Thank you, you explained that very well.
I want to transfer a photo on an acrylic painted hardboard plate. Is it posible and do I have to use the same mathod.
And how imported is it that I "paint" the medium gel on both sides? So the paper and the surface?
Hope you have answer for me soon.
can you use a colour photo printed on a laser printer too?
what kind of Glue is used
can you stain these after you transfer the photos
is it fevicol glue
hi ms. kelly can i ask? what paper did you used ? is it a photo paper or just a bond paper ? i want to try this one. thank you
sweety laser photocopy paper works the best
Hi, I wanna ask you, what kind of printing media does the photo printed? Also what kind or brand of the Glue used? nice and cool videos, thanks
What kind a glue u use?
hi, would these transfers eventually fade over time?
can you tell me about the printer name with model and photo paper name ?
A similar technique that is relatively simple is to take a used Avery label sheet with all the labels peeled off and print the image in mirror mode on the side the labels were on. Be careful not to smudge it as the ink will not be dry. place sheet on the wood being careful not to move it around too much and smear it. Once you've rubbed it to transfer the image, peel off of the label sheet. Once transferred to the wood, the ink will dry almost instantly. It can be sealed now.
Great video top job 👍
If you add glue to the entire image at once so the entire paper is equally moist throughout, you will not have problems with wrinkles when you put it on the wood.
The paper swells when wet, so it is not easy to get rid of wrinkles if not all the paper is wet.
Where do you get the Studio glue I cant seem to find it at your stores
We carry it in our Bonney Lake store.
Where did you buy the wood?? I am looking for that paper sized already finished wood and can't figure out what to type in amazon or craft stores...any help would be great!
preorder it according to ur requirements.. A4 being a common size you might get them as photo albums
If you put a varnish over the finished product, can it be used as a cutting board?
Diane Cifrulak Actually yes. Just make sure its food grade.
is that normal glue or something different? please let me know
she used matte gel medium, you could also use acrylic gel medium or gloss gel medium
Hi, MY dear lady wats that creme u use, HOW can i get it, i run a wood workshop in arusha Tanzania.
I'm just curious about the closed captioning.. is that done by a voice recognition software or something? I feel bad for anyone who needs to use the CC option.
What is the gel name please
very nice
je vais le faire dès ce week end . merci
can i ask you a question??
what gel is that??
thanks
Rangga Yudhistira matte gel medium
Rangga Yudhistira tooth paste
Amazing.
That is all - just...
Amazing :)
Can you transfer photos onto glass?