2 Ways to Transfer Logo / Photo Onto Wood With Inkjet or Laser Printer DIY
Introduction: 2 Ways to Transfer Logo / Photo Onto Wood With Inkjet or Laser Printer DIY
In this Instructable, I'll show 2 ways I'm using to transfer text, logo, or photo onto wood. Each way can be seen in my videos and also in the steps described below.
The transfer is possible by using Inkjet and / or Laser printers as you can see later.
One method takes few seconds, but has low transfer quality. The other way takes longer, but has much better transfer quality.
You can choose the transfer method, according to the purpose of the transfer. 438
As you'll see in my descriptions below, sometimes low quality is good enough.
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Supplies
See the tools and materials of each method, in the relevant method steps below.
Step 1: Long Method - High Quality Transfer
The first method has much higher quality, but takes more steps than the second one I'll show later in this Instructable.
It takes between 10 minutes to 24 hours depends on the tools you decide to use, as you'll see below.
I'm using this method when I need high quality transfer of my logo, or high quality photo.
You can watch the video above and read the later steps.
Long Method Tools:
* Inkjet or Laser printer
* Scissors
* Paint brush
* Wet Mop
* Hair Dryer (optional)
Long Method Materials:
* Wood piece
* Foto Transfer Potch: US: https://amzn.to/2Xr5oRH , UK: https://amzn.to/2XR7cm4
* or Mod Podge: US: https://amzn.to/2AA8qKq , UK: https://amzn.to/3gOBAGd
* or Polycrylic: US: https://amzn.to/34LwOVY, UK: https://amzn.to/37X2U3j
General List of tools I'm using - https://www.itzikdiy.com/tools-list?m=1
Step 2: Long Method - Preparing the Image for Printing
Before printing the photo you like to transfer to the wood, you'll need to flip it horizontally, in your photo editor, since that the photo is being placed with the printed side down on the wood.
Step 3: Long Method - Printing the Image
This method of transfer, can be done using both Laser printer or Inkjet printer.
In this case, I used an Inkjet printer which I have at home.
If you have a Laser printer, it can bring better results of the transfer and it's the recommended printer mentioned on the material I was using for the transfer (Foto Transfer Potch).
After printing, it's recommended to cut the printed page around the image using scissors, so you have less paper to remove later.
Step 4: Long Method - Material: Foto Transfer Potch
There are some optional materials which can be used to transfer the printed image to the wood surface.
I'm using "Foto Transfer Potch" for now, but I know it's also possible to make such transfers using "Mod Podge" or using "Polycrylic Protective Finish" (I didn't try the last two yet).
You can see some links at the materials list or just try one of these materials or similar ones you have at home, and test which one gives you the best results.
Step 5: Long Method - Using the Transfer Material (1)
As a first step, you should spread the transfer material you choosed to use, on both the paper and wood.
Step 6: Long Method - Using the Transfer Material (2)
Step 7: Long Method - Placing the Printed Paper
Place the coated picture side down on the wood.
Step 8: Long Method - Removing Leftovers
Smoothly press the entire picture on the wood, and later remove the materials leftovers using a cardboard or a credit card.
Step 9: Long Method - Let It Dry
After the image is well placed, it should get dry.
You can choose to wait about 24 hours, or blow dry using a hair dryer for 10 minutes. As you can see, I improvised a stand for the hair dryer using a stool, to be directly on the paper, instead of holding it. :)
*** If you use a hair dryer, leave the heated paper to be cool, before moving to the next step.
Step 10: Long Method - Removing the Paper (1)
After drying, moisten the paper layer. 438