Wood Printing

[rjR]

Here is my first effort of transferring computer print to wood.

 

I did not clean up the background enough. Not good enough at photo programs.

 

I am sure others can do it better.

 

My printer may have also been not quite right, as I seldom actually use it.

[Phantom Scroller]

Ralph don't know what you on about that looks fantastic like it's been there for years, great work.  

[DWSUDEKUM]

There is also tee shirt transfer paper.  Make a reverse image and iron it on.  just another thought.

 

DW 

[amazingkevin]

Glad to see you took time to try this. If only I can remember to use this trick someday. Very good outcome thanks for showing your work!

[wombatie]

Next time try it out of a piece of scrap first, but I think you had a great idea and gave it a shot, well done.

 

Marg

[robbert100]

Ralph don't know what you on about that looks fantastic like it's been there for years, great work.  

 

I agree with  phantom   nice work 

[keefie]

Yep, Roly (phantom) got it right, looks fantastic.

[Fish]

I like the way that came out. Nice work.

[LarryEA]

Your first time or not. you did an admirable job on your wood printing.

I did 'Image Transfers' for a few years on my other wood hobbies.
Here is some of what I learned.

* Print a mirror image. Be prepared to print a second copy.
Your image transfer can only be as good as your print.
So be sure your print is of good quality.
* The bare wood must be as smooth as possible. But not necessarily flat.
rounded can work also.
Porous woods are not a good choice unless filled and prepared.
* Be patient and take your time
* Here is what I did that worked quite well.
Purchase a Matte Medium. I used GOLDEN by Golden Artist Colors
www.Goldenpaints.com
This is a 100% acrylic polymer emulsion.
Cut from the paper the image you want to transfer,
brush a thin layer of the polymer on the image to be transfered.
The ink must be damp with the polymer.
Being sure all the ink is covered. What is not covered will not transfer.
Position the paper on the wood and using a roller, roll until you press out all the polymer you can.
Let dry, even set over night.
Remove the paper, the ink has transfered. Apply a finish over top
If you do not like it, the ink is removable and can be re-applied.
You can do a search on Matte Medium Image transfer.. maybe more info.

 

The only image trsf picture I have available other than signs on my cabins

 

                                                   

                            

Edited May 24, 2014 by LarryEA

[LarryEA]

^{Do a search on    golden acrylic image transfer}

[lawson56]

I agree with Roly,it gives it that aged look.Plus it is something I have never heard of before.Looks better than a rubber ink stamp.

[Jim Finn]

When I was putting images like this on wood I printed out whatever I wanted on tissue paper and applied the paper and print to the wood with lacquer. (Decoupage) Like these:

 

[frankorona]

Very nice work, looks great, thanks for sharing.  

[rjR]

Thank You to everyone for the kind words and the new ideas!

 

I will be playing more with these.