I ordered the freezer paper you used on the fish video when you did a comparison, I am getting frustrated because no matter what I try the wood grain keeps coming through and it looks horrible.. can please give me a thorough tutorial on how to prep the wood? Or tell me what I’m doing wrong. My husband put the wood (pine) through a plainer and sanded it and the wood grain and fine white line come through because of the wood grain! Please recommend something! Thank you
Hi Jean, I'm not really sure what you mean. When you transfer something onto wood, the grain is definitely going to show. Shoot me some pictures and I'll try to help. ryan@makeawoodsign.com
How did you get the parchment paper to go through your printer? I tried glueing the corners to regular printer paper and it still got stuck in my printer! I’m not having any luck at all with anything especially my wood!😢
Definitely going to give this a go.i would normally print a stencil and use carbon paper and draw around everything, this freezer paper could save alot of time . I've never liked the idea of glueing the stencil to the wood ,just to messy. .I've also seen someone use lazer print paper, face down and a warm iron,..and you iron the image to the wood and yes it does work..lol..
I just started using the freezer paper a couple weeks ago and it really does work great! I love your idea of a flatter wood spoon. Thanks so much for the additional tips on using freezer paper - a wonderful, easy, cheap process. Also, very fun and educational to watch how you use your light up and down touch on carving the detail. Thanks again for all you teach us.
what have you found is the best way to keep your wood secured so it doesn't move when you're working? i've had some luck with the foamy stuff that you put inside drawers or cabinets (not sure what that's actually called) and i also used g-clamps, but they made minor indentations into the wood. I'm really enjoying watching your videos, you have a friendly demeanor that makes learning from you quite enjoyable!
Thank you Michele, I very much appreciate you watching and the nice compliments. I use a drawer liner rubber pad that I love. Check out video Coffee & Questions 10/2/17. Thanks again and if I can answer any other questions, you can email me directly, eric@makeawoodsign.com.
This is exactly what I was looking for to copy over custom art I've made in inkscape to wood for me to burn! I appreciate you and your work and earned a sub!
Just when I thought that inkjet transfer processes don't yield good results, the reynolds!! can't believe how good that looks. And pretty quick too! Cheers buddy, great stuff, i'm going to try it on my next sign i'm about to start! I wonder if this works with laser jet/toner based printers?
Thanks so much for the freezer paper process. This is great and much cheaper too. Headed to the store right after I send this comment 🤣 to get me some freezer paper. Thanks again for all your help on teaching us minions.
I've completed sign with inset letters, outset numbers (with Eric's) cloud outline, with full picture in the center (~ 5x9) using freezer paper. Color pic turned out perfect!! I made sure to tape down all sides so pic did not move while using wooden spoon to rub in all directions. To get all ink to transfer and show up nice, you must run in all directions (vertical, horiz, both angled). Picture just adds another element to our router carved signs (plus it easily adds some color). Thanks Eric for sharing all your learned secrets (tricks of the trade)!
On your android, you can go to settings, then language and Keyboard, then to Google voice typing, and in there, you can flip the switch to block offensive words. that is only for the voice to text feature, it does not stop you from manually typing the naughty words! Great video!
Not a stupid question, I should have said it. The glossy side is what you want to print on. Thank you for watching and please let me know if you have any other questions, eric@makeawoodsign.com
@@oldave100 I tried to print on the glossy side but the print is wet and as soon as you touch the sheet the drawing is ruined safe to use inkjet or laser jet?
WOW ! I could really go crazy doing this. I have a Adobe program that I could make any picture....literally...any picture I want and put it on wood. Thx Dave ! Subbed and thumbs up !
Cutting the Reynolds 'wrap' to size - that would be a great addition to this tutorial as the HP printers can be so darn finicky! My wife's interested in wood burning and I sent her a link to this video because I thought it well worth watching.
Thank you, thank you, Dave Rhoten, and the one who sent this tip. I needed something like this to help me pay some bills. Guess Jesus seems to always shine the light, "knock and the door shall be answered..." and "seek ye the kingdom first, and all shall be added unto you." What a way to "freeze" an image.
Eric as a LEO in Florida, I appreciate your Blue Lives Matter bracelet. Thanks for the great videos. They really help me with my carving projects. Just ordered some bits and anxious to get carving with them.
You're very welcome Brian. Thank you for your service. I am proud to show appreciation to you and your brothers and sisters that keep us safe THANK YOU!!!!! Please let me know if you have any questions I can help with eric @makeawoodsign.com.
Thanks for the idea. The only problem I had is the paper kept jamming. So I just taped a piece of paper on it and it worked great. Works great. Was able to do 2 transfers from one sheet
Yea it's funny how some printers can be touchy. Vicki and I have exactly the same model of printer. Mine works fine, and hers jams up. Taping to another piece of paper works or even a glue stick instead of tape.
Another superb tutorial Eric, the transfer process using the freezer paper and inkjet printer method, looks pretty easy and accurate, because, most of us own an inkjet printer, so this will make the transfer of letters and images so much easier. Thanks again for sharing and please thank Bill Higgins for sharing as well.
Ready to try my hand at sign making. Thanks so much for all the videos and the valuable info. Can you give me some info on the bits you used for this craving. Thanks
Thank you for watching Alex. The bit that I used on this sign is our profile bit. Here's a link to a video I did a while back that show all the bits we use and what each one of them does. ua-cam.com/video/afKK8isUukM/v-deo.html They are all available on our website makeawoodsign.com. If you have any other questions you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thanks again, Eric
I think a different tool to press it down and transfer the image with is in order. What tool? IDK yet. But something with a blunt point. Maybe a custom dowel or something with a dull point on it.
What is the name on the router bit you are using and size ? I can’t seem to find one! And is the a number on the bit and where can I find one like the one you are using.
The one I'm using here is our Profile Bit. All of the bits we use are available on our website makeawoodsign.com just click on the sign carving supplies tab. Thank you for watching, Eric
Another method that works is the one done by Aceman on UA-cam, and I have tested it using freezer paper and it does work. The idea of drying it in the sun for hours was nice but it was night, and it was cold, so I just dried it all inside, and I only waited until it was actually dry, not hours. I tested it on text - I have a Tshirt Transfer setting on my printer that does the flipping for me, but it flips everything, so I have to flip the images that I want but leave the text as is. Print on the side with glue, and the image on my inkjet appeared glossier than on regular paper. (I found this out by printing on the wrong side, but I just flipped it over after that was dry and did it on the correct side. Materials were Krylon Matte clear spray from Walmart, Elmers Glue All, not the washable stuff, and freezer paper. After printing, and letting it dry for a while, I did have to see if the ink smeared, and it didn't. And after I put the image face down onto the second coat of glue - the wet one - I only waited until the glue above my image was dry. My test was text, and it came out looking as sharp and clear as the Inkjet Tshirt Transfer paper left them, but it was easier and no ironing. My impatience could have screwed things up, but after the paper treatment dried overnight (spray and one coat of glue), my whole test took about 90 minutes. I do small stuff, so although the freezer paper is supposed to be reuseable, I cut my images out so I have to make another sheet for more images, but I have a sheet full of them to use first...
Anyone had issues using wax paper? I had never heard of freezer paper here in uk. I’ve just found it on Amazon though, so hopefully better than the wax. Thanks for the video😊
Hi Dave. Thanks for yet another great video. It occurs to me that the wooden spoon is creating heat from friction so I wonder if the generation of heat is as much a factor in transferring the image as the applied pressure? If so, you should try using a clothes iron on a very very low setting to see if this could transfer the image even better. Please give it a try and let us know if you have any success. :)
I tried it... It does transfer some using heat, but the rubbing techniques works better. I'll do this on video soon. Thank you for the question and for watching, Eric
If you go to our video #241 we have links in the description of that video to everything that we use. Hope this helps. If you're looking for some specifically or have more questions you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you for watching.
I use the freezer paper now that is made to go in ink jet printers. Look in the description on our video #241, toward the bottom and you'll see a link... It's by a company "jenkins" It works great....
We're doing great over here. I never have cared for the plunge router for freehand sign carving. Way too bulky and harder to control. Just my preference.
I just came across your video again but this time watched one all the way through. My other videos were in regard to leatherworking and burnishing and all that kind of good stuff. I’m just trying to figure out what it is I want to do. I’ve always been an artistic person and I’ve tried many things; photography pencil art, making leather leashes a long LIVE rifle straps and dog collars. I was thinking even using my Dremel on the leather so that is what I’ve been doing recently YouTubing videos about that (Pyrography). I have always drawn free handed with anything I’ve done. But what you hear did on this video is amazing, I really do like it and you did a wonderful job at representing it so just about anybody could understand it. Thank you sir for a great video, will look forward to seeing moreOr trying to backtrack to all the others that you have put out there already. Happy New Year 2018, May you and your family have a great year and don’t look back!
Thank you Donna for watching and all the nice compliments. Sounds like you are very talented and if you choose to make some signs I'm sure be good at it in a short period of time. Please let me know if I can answer any specific questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com.
Thank you William, I appreciate the kind words. I've heard that comment for over 45 years. I guess it just depends on your definition, but I appreciate your feedback, Eric
Thanks for sharing this new transfer process. This eliminates some of the more time consuming (carbon paper) or messy (glue) processes for us ink jet users. All of your instructional videos are appreciated by us novices!
Awesome Video Eric! Thanks for the ink jet tip! Sorry if this has been asked before but I have noticed that when you carve you never really lay the router completely flat. Is this to control your depth on different areas of detail or for better control? I tried my first carving today on a practice piece but I had the router base all the way flat. It turned pretty good for a first try but wonder after seeing this if holding it up a fraction would better help with control? Thanks and keep up the great work!
That must be an optical illusion because I almost always have the router base flat o the board. You would have much less control by holding it up off the board. Maybe we need to change the camera angle. Thank you for watching.....
For best result should be Pigment based ink. Not all inkjet printers use pigment ink. Some use Dye. if one is to keep the design on the wood, not carve it.
Hi Helen, so sorry I'm late getting back to you on this. I used our profile bit first and then I used our 90 degree bit. We have them available on our website. There is a link right on the video just click on that little "I" in the top right corner. Once you get to our channel then click on the sign carving supplies. You can email me directly if I can answer an other questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it, Eric
So I've been experimenting with taping the freezer paper to a regular piece of paper. Here's what I did. I used scotch tape and and taped the freezer paper all the way along the leading edge that's feeding into the printer to a piece of regular paper so they act as one piece. It worked good... Then I separate them after the copy is made. hope this makes sense. I'l make a video on this soon.
I live in Wales 🏴 in UK 🇬🇧 ~ Can’t find this “Reynolds Kitchen Freezer Paper” ~ where can I get this, my local craft store has never heard of it and all the food stores I’ve tried, some have never heard of it and others who have heard of it ~don’t actually sale it,plus they don’t seem to know anyone that does have this product!! Please Please HELP!
Thank you Lisa. I actually now you freexer paper already cut to size and made to go in the inkjet printer. I show it on this video at 20:45 mark ua-cam.com/video/WZjbwnrTqCY/v-deo.html It's made by C JENKINS.. This should help you find it.
I'd use an iron to transfer the image, it is after all the friction heat that 'melts' the wax on the freezer paper that transfer the image. But a very good idea no matter what .
Thank you for watching. Yes, absolutely you can copy photos to wood. Here's one of our latest videos on inkjet transfer process. I could be done with a color photo just as easy. ua-cam.com/video/fW0X13HYoT8/v-deo.html
Eric, a laser printer (I have a wifi laser printer by brother - HL-L2360D) is about $100. To say my funds are limited would be an understatement. The main reason I invested in it, was the cost difference (per sheet) when printing. The best part? My ink doesn't dry up like inkjets like to do; no clogging of the print heads, etc. Not to mention that my toner lasts a lot longer than the inkjets, too. To get to the point: (Sorry, got sidetracked - *SQUIRREL*) You made a comment about the toner process and using lacquer thinner, and chemicals to transfer patterns. (saw your video from May, and decided to "run my mouth" here, rather than there, but may post there, too lol). With many thanks to a router friend, a few years ago, we found the transfer process with laser printers, and instead of the lacquer thinner, and other harmful chemicals, I use Wintergreen Oil. This process to me, has been the best way to transfer my patterns without losing my lines. When I used the inkjet with wax paper, or freezer paper, I had no luck with it. It smeared off. Just my two cents, and shame on me, I've been lacking in watching your videos. Since my initial interest in making signs, and after learning from you and your dad, I've let your videos go to the wayside. You've changed a few things, and just as in the beginning, I'm learning a few tricks/ideas on refining my sign making.
Hi Barb haven't tried wintergreen oil. Glad it works for you. I'm now using an inkjet printer on transparency film and I like the way it works. See LTS 9/30/17. Thank you for coming back, for watching, and for your input.
Could you describe the process you describe with the Wintergreen oil? Also, what paper did you use? Printer paper? Freezer paper sheets, Dave recommends? Thank you in advance.
Once in a while I need the line to be a little thinner so I just lift the router slightly to make the line thinner. Or it could be I want a sharp inside point.
This technique works amazing. I watched this video, did what Eric said to, and it was perfect. I carved my first sign ever using their baseplate and the profile bit that i ordered from you guys and it turned out awesome. Thank you!!
Just a tip, if your freezer paper does not feed into the printer, I use a regular piece of printing paper as a backing and just glue the end where the printer grabs. I have found this to work for me. Some printers are a little fussy.
Im just seeing this for the first time sir and i am blown away. I have a cnc machine but i love to learn freehand and now you are my new mentor. Thank you for all your tips. I will continue to follow you like a hawk. May GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS SIR
I like the freezer paper idea. What I've been doing is to print the design on regular white paper, then use charcoal on the reverse side to follow the design. Then I place that on the wood, and trace it with a pencil. THEN... you have to trace it again on the wood, over the charcoal because if you don't when you use the router, it erases the charcoal. Several steps more than freezer paper! :)
Hi from England, If the freezer paper is waxed, why not tranfer the image onto the wood with a warm iron or would this couse the ink to smear? Nice video, Bill.
Great job my friend. I was just looking for a way to transfer images and words to my pallet projects, BUT you have inspired me to try my router for carving. Thanks!
In an instance where you might reuse a line art image such as Joseph, Mary and Jesus in several sizes they can be converted into a vector graphic with a free program named Inkscape. A vector graphic retains all of its detail no matter what size it is from 1/4 inch to 40 inches. It will also work with colored images as well.
I use a Dewalt DWP611 router. You can get at Lowes or just about any hardware store or online. We have them in our Amazon store, here's the link. www.amazon.com/shop/makeawoodsign The bits we have available on our website makeawoodsign.com under sign carving supplies. If you have any other questions I can help with you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you for watching.
Hey Eric, Great Video. I use my Inkjet as well. I however use a transparency film. I rough them up with 100 grit sandpaper (WET) and scratch up an down, sideways and diagonal both ways. These are reusable many many times. In fact I am still using the same one for over 7 months. Happy carving.
I tried this out to carve onto some basswood because I’ve been trying lots of different options and I’m not happy with any of them. It worked amazingly. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Just curious...my Pa was a master carpenter and when I was a little girl he told me to always sand with the grain but watching you, you were all sideways to it...doesn't it cause roughness??
Yes sanding cross grain does cause roughness. When I sand the back of my signs sometimes I sand cross grain. However I almost always sand with the grain on the surface of my signs.
Here's a link to freezer paper that is all ready cut and read to use in your inkjet printer. Freezer Paper Sheets for Inkjet printer www.cjenkinscompany.com/C_Jenkins_Freezer_Paper_s/2.htm
I tried to print the image on the freezer paper (the glossy side) and chose paper option Glossy. Then I tried to print on the glossy side but all it did was smear the image. What am I doing wrong? Every one said theirs turned out great so what am I doing wrong. Should I choose another option or what?
I don't charge the setting in my printer at all. Just the normal default setting. On this video I used the roll of freezer paper and cut it up. Later on I found that they make freezer paper sheets made for the ink jet printers. It works WAY BETTER. Check out our video #258, I show it. I will be doing a more in depth demo on this process very soon. If you have more questions you can email me directly, eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you
hi Eric just a few words to let you know i am still here and to let you know that as i am a old man o0n fixed income it will take a while to get money together for bits also gonna want a router base for a harbor freight trim router best i could afford thank you for your time
Hi Paul, great to hear from you. Please know that you don't ever have to buy anything from us for me to answer any questions. I'm here to answer questions and help however I can. My direct email is eric@makeawoodsign.com. Hope you are well and I'll talk to you soon.
Thanks, I've just bought a secondhand router (to see if it's for me) I did notice that the on/off switch had to be held while working 9all the videos show a positive on-off) I was wondering is this ok or is there a problem and if so is it an easy fix?
Great video. Some people save the back part of label paper thats plastic coated and do the same thing. Its an easy way to add a photo directly to wood also.
Check out our updated version of this video ua-cam.com/video/fW0X13HYoT8/v-deo.html
I’m so glad I found your page. This will help me out as a beginner
Thank you for watching Susan. Be sure and let me know if I can answer any questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com
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I ordered the freezer paper you used on the fish video when you did a comparison, I am getting frustrated because no matter what I try the wood grain keeps coming through and it looks horrible.. can please give me a thorough tutorial on how to prep the wood? Or tell me what I’m doing wrong. My husband put the wood (pine) through a plainer and sanded it and the wood grain and fine white line come through because of the wood grain! Please recommend something! Thank you
Hi Jean, I'm not really sure what you mean. When you transfer something onto wood, the grain is definitely going to show.
Shoot me some pictures and I'll try to help.
ryan@makeawoodsign.com
@@oldave100 Thank you, I sent you 2 pictures!
Parchment paper works really well too. I was able to transfer from my inkjet print to wood with amazing results.
Great idea, Jamie!! Thanks buddy
How did you get the parchment paper to go through your printer? I tried glueing the corners to regular printer paper and it still got stuck in my printer! I’m not having any luck at all with anything especially my wood!😢
Definitely going to give this a go.i would normally print a stencil and use carbon paper and draw around everything, this freezer paper could save alot of time . I've never liked the idea of glueing the stencil to the wood ,just to messy. .I've also seen someone use lazer print paper, face down and a warm iron,..and you iron the image to the wood and yes it does work..lol..
I've tried the iron on and I like this much better.
I just started using the freezer paper a couple weeks ago and it really does work great! I love your idea of a flatter wood spoon. Thanks so much for the additional tips on using freezer paper - a wonderful, easy, cheap process. Also, very fun and educational to watch how you use your light up and down touch on carving the detail. Thanks again for all you teach us.
Thank you for watching John, glad we could help, Eric
what have you found is the best way to keep your wood secured so it doesn't move when you're working? i've had some luck with the foamy stuff that you put inside drawers or cabinets (not sure what that's actually called) and i also used g-clamps, but they made minor indentations into the wood. I'm really enjoying watching your videos, you have a friendly demeanor that makes learning from you quite enjoyable!
Thank you Michele, I very much appreciate you watching and the nice compliments. I use a drawer liner rubber pad that I love. Check out video Coffee & Questions 10/2/17. Thanks again and if I can answer any other questions, you can email me directly, eric@makeawoodsign.com.
This is exactly what I was looking for to copy over custom art I've made in inkscape to wood for me to burn! I appreciate you and your work and earned a sub!
Thank you.... If I can answer any questions for you be sure and email me directly, eric@makeawoodsign.com.
Just when I thought that inkjet transfer processes don't yield good results, the reynolds!! can't believe how good that looks. And pretty quick too! Cheers buddy, great stuff, i'm going to try it on my next sign i'm about to start! I wonder if this works with laser jet/toner based printers?
Thanks Mike, I don't know I haven't tried it with the laser printer yet. I'm skeptical because the laser ink gets hot.
Thanks so much for the freezer paper process. This is great and much cheaper too. Headed to the store right after I send this comment 🤣 to get me some freezer paper. Thanks again for all your help on teaching us minions.
LOL.... You're going to love it, works good....Thank you for watching....
I've completed sign with inset letters, outset numbers (with Eric's) cloud outline, with full picture in the center (~ 5x9) using freezer paper. Color pic turned out perfect!! I made sure to tape down all sides so pic did not move while using wooden spoon to rub in all directions. To get all ink to transfer and show up nice, you must run in all directions (vertical, horiz, both angled). Picture just adds another element to our router carved signs (plus it easily adds some color). Thanks Eric for sharing all your learned secrets (tricks of the trade)!
Sounds like you have a great process that's working for you. Thank you for the kind words, happy to help.
On your android, you can go to settings, then language and Keyboard, then to Google voice typing, and in there, you can flip the switch to block offensive words. that is only for the voice to text feature, it does not stop you from manually typing the naughty words!
Great video!
Thank you Kent for the info, I always want the option to type those words manually.... depending on who I'm talking to, LOL
sorry for the stupid question, but I have to print the glossy part of the paper or the other? tnx
Not a stupid question, I should have said it. The glossy side is what you want to print on. Thank you for watching and please let me know if you have any other questions, eric@makeawoodsign.com
@@oldave100 I tried to print on the glossy side but the print is wet and as soon as you touch the sheet the drawing is ruined
safe to use inkjet or laser jet?
Great video guys. Eric good way to transfer images. I love the bits story, that would have happened to me. Lol
LOL, yes happened to me again this morning. I've gotta slow down...
WOW ! I could really go crazy doing this. I have a Adobe program that I could make any picture....literally...any picture I want and put it on wood. Thx Dave ! Subbed and thumbs up !
Thank you Ray, always happy to help. Thank you for watching and the sub...
Cutting the Reynolds 'wrap' to size - that would be a great addition to this tutorial as the HP printers can be so darn finicky!
My wife's interested in wood burning and I sent her a link to this video because I thought it well worth watching.
Thank you Larry, glad you enjoyed it. That's a good idea cutting the freezer paper to size. I'll put that on the list.
Thank you, thank you, Dave Rhoten, and the one who sent this tip. I needed something like this to help me pay some bills. Guess Jesus seems to always shine the light, "knock and the door shall be answered..." and "seek ye the kingdom first, and all shall be added unto you." What a way to "freeze" an image.
Thank you for watching Rey, glad you enjoyed it. Lots more to come in 2018. Happy New Year, Eric
Eric as a LEO in Florida, I appreciate your Blue Lives Matter bracelet. Thanks for the great videos. They really help me with my carving projects. Just ordered some bits and anxious to get carving with them.
You're very welcome Brian. Thank you for your service. I am proud to show appreciation to you and your brothers and sisters that keep us safe THANK YOU!!!!! Please let me know if you have any questions I can help with eric @makeawoodsign.com.
Thanks for backing the blue, I'm retired 38 years!
Thank you for your service! Society couldn't function without men and women like you!
Thanks for the idea. The only problem I had is the paper kept jamming. So I just taped a piece of paper on it and it worked great. Works great. Was able to do 2 transfers from one sheet
Yea it's funny how some printers can be touchy. Vicki and I have exactly the same model of printer. Mine works fine, and hers jams up. Taping to another piece of paper works or even a glue stick instead of tape.
Hi again from England,
Where do you get your images from and are they re-sizable or just one size?
Regards,
Bill.
Vicki find lots of them searching google images. We also use vectorstock. We bring them into rapidresizer and then can make it any size we want.
Another superb tutorial Eric, the transfer process using the freezer paper and inkjet printer method, looks pretty easy and accurate, because, most of us own an inkjet printer, so this will make the transfer of letters and images so much easier. Thanks again for sharing and please thank Bill Higgins for sharing as well.
You're welcome Russell, glad to help. Thank you for watching....
Just a quick one Eric, been trying to find an easy way of reversing text, do you know of one.
We use a website called Rapid Resizer. Let's you reverse and re size your artwork. Works great....
@@oldave100 does the resizer app cost money to use?
Ready to try my hand at sign making. Thanks so much for all the videos and the valuable info. Can you give me some info on the bits you used for this craving. Thanks
Thank you for watching Alex. The bit that I used on this sign is our profile bit. Here's a link to a video I did a while back that show all the bits we use and what each one of them does. ua-cam.com/video/afKK8isUukM/v-deo.html They are all available on our website makeawoodsign.com. If you have any other questions you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thanks again, Eric
Great video thanks. Do you use paint or ink for the colouring.
Kind regards
Steve Sayers
SJS woodturning
Australia
Hi Steve, for the black spray I use Rustolium Primer or Marsh Stencil Ink. They both work about the same for me. Thank you for watching
I think a different tool to press it down and transfer the image with is in order. What tool?
IDK yet. But something with a blunt point. Maybe a custom dowel or something with a dull point on it.
I like my router bit depth gauge made from 1/4" acrylic. Here's a video ua-cam.com/video/XTFPx9R-Z3k/v-deo.html
What is the name on the router bit you are using and size ? I can’t seem to find one! And is the a number on the bit and where can I find one like the one you are using.
The one I'm using here is our Profile Bit. All of the bits we use are available on our website makeawoodsign.com just click on the sign carving supplies tab. Thank you for watching, Eric
Another method that works is the one done by Aceman on UA-cam, and I have tested it using freezer paper and it does work. The idea of drying it in the sun for hours was nice but it was night, and it was cold, so I just dried it all inside, and I only waited until it was actually dry, not hours. I tested it on text - I have a Tshirt Transfer setting on my printer that does the flipping for me, but it flips everything, so I have to flip the images that I want but leave the text as is. Print on the side with glue, and the image on my inkjet appeared glossier than on regular paper. (I found this out by printing on the wrong side, but I just flipped it over after that was dry and did it on the correct side. Materials were Krylon Matte clear spray from Walmart, Elmers Glue All, not the washable stuff, and freezer paper. After printing, and letting it dry for a while, I did have to see if the ink smeared, and it didn't. And after I put the image face down onto the second coat of glue - the wet one - I only waited until the glue above my image was dry. My test was text, and it came out looking as sharp and clear as the Inkjet Tshirt Transfer paper left them, but it was easier and no ironing. My impatience could have screwed things up, but after the paper treatment dried overnight (spray and one coat of glue), my whole test took about 90 minutes. I do small stuff, so although the freezer paper is supposed to be reuseable, I cut my images out so I have to make another sheet for more images, but I have a sheet full of them to use first...
Thank you for your input. I may check into that and give it a try. Thank you for watching, Eric
Anyone had issues using wax paper? I had never heard of freezer paper here in uk. I’ve just found it on Amazon though, so hopefully better than the wax. Thanks for the video😊
I've heard of using wax paper but I've never tried it. The freezer paper or label backing works best for us
Absolute newbie to all this...getting a Dremel plunge router to start and you've shown me so much..thank you
I'm excited for you. Have fun and be sure and let me know if you have any questions I can help with, eric@makeawoodsign.com
Great video. The best part is the blue lives matter bracelet, thanks for the support. I will try this method.
Thank you for keeping us safe. It's my honor to support our men & women in blue. Merry Christmas!!!
Hi Dave. Thanks for yet another great video. It occurs to me that the wooden spoon is creating heat from friction so I wonder if the generation of heat is as much a factor in transferring the image as the applied pressure? If so, you should try using a clothes iron on a very very low setting to see if this could transfer the image even better. Please give it a try and let us know if you have any success. :)
I tried it... It does transfer some using heat, but the rubbing techniques works better. I'll do this on video soon. Thank you for the question and for watching, Eric
ok like your video but where can I find that tools and machines that you use it please
If you go to our video #241 we have links in the description of that video to everything that we use. Hope this helps. If you're looking for some specifically or have more questions you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you for watching.
Igave it a shot and found my HP Officejet Pro ate the freezer paper. A second attempt had the same result. What printer did you use?
I use the freezer paper now that is made to go in ink jet printers. Look in the description on our video #241, toward the bottom and you'll see a link... It's by a company "jenkins" It works great....
Hi Dave
I hope you're doing well
I wonder why don't you use the plunge part on the dewalt router?
Is not better control for the depth!
Thanks
We're doing great over here. I never have cared for the plunge router for freehand sign carving. Way too bulky and harder to control. Just my preference.
Dave I have tried wax paper An it seem to work as the freezer paper I don't know if u tried it yet
The labe stock is like was paper, I think... Now I prefer the transparency paper...
Wow. very cool process. I will try a simple project right after I get the freezer paper
Thank you, let me know if you have any questions I can help with, eric@makeawoodsign.com.
I just came across your video again but this time watched one all the way through. My other videos were in regard to leatherworking and burnishing and all that kind of good stuff. I’m just trying to figure out what it is I want to do. I’ve always been an artistic person and I’ve tried many things; photography pencil art, making leather leashes a long LIVE rifle straps and dog collars. I was thinking even using my Dremel on the leather so that is what I’ve been doing recently YouTubing videos about that (Pyrography). I have always drawn free handed with anything I’ve done. But what you hear did on this video is amazing, I really do like it and you did a wonderful job at representing it so just about anybody could understand it. Thank you sir for a great video, will look forward to seeing moreOr trying to backtrack to all the others that you have put out there already. Happy New Year 2018, May you and your family have a great year and don’t look back!
Thank you Donna for watching and all the nice compliments. Sounds like you are very talented and if you choose to make some signs I'm sure be good at it in a short period of time. Please let me know if I can answer any specific questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com.
great tip on xfer of image. This isn't carving though, no blades no mallet or roundel work. This is milling out.
Thank you William, I appreciate the kind words. I've heard that comment for over 45 years. I guess it just depends on your definition, but I appreciate your feedback, Eric
Thanks for sharing this new transfer process. This eliminates some of the more time consuming (carbon paper) or messy (glue) processes for us ink jet users.
All of your instructional videos are appreciated by us novices!
Glad to help, Thank you for watching....
Awesome Video Eric! Thanks for the ink jet tip! Sorry if this has been asked before but I have noticed that when you carve you never really lay the router completely flat. Is this to control your depth on different areas of detail or for better control? I tried my first carving today on a practice piece but I had the router base all the way flat. It turned pretty good for a first try but wonder after seeing this if holding it up a fraction would better help with control? Thanks and keep up the great work!
That must be an optical illusion because I almost always have the router base flat o the board. You would have much less control by holding it up off the board. Maybe we need to change the camera angle. Thank you for watching.....
I heard of this before( transfer) but didn't have courage to try it ,thanks for the video
Much easier than other methods I've tried with better results.
Does wax paper is different from freezer paper and will it stick on canvas as well?
I haven't tried wax paper so I can't tell you on that. If you use freezer paper I'm sure it will stick to canvas. Seems like I saw a video on that.
I’m curious….Why would you blow that sawdust all over the room, as opposed to vacuuming it up with the same machine?
Here's a video where I explain the reason I use the blower rather then the vacuum. ua-cam.com/video/e7uNo_uGQ-w/v-deo.html
Very cool process... Thank you for sharing! Just started watching your channel and I am hooked... :)
Thank you so much for watching, happy to help. Let me know if I can answer any specific questions for you. eric@makeawoodsign.com.
For best result should be Pigment based ink. Not all inkjet printers use pigment ink. Some use Dye. if one is to keep the design on the wood, not carve it.
Thank you for the info, that's good to know.
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Whats the name of the printer paper you used to transfer the colored template to wood?
Freezer paper made by Reynolds. I think we showed the box in the video. We bought it at Walmart.
I use printer labels alot and when I use up a whole sheet of them, I'll peel off the edging and then print a design onto it. Comes out the same.
Thanks Jeff, I've heard that from a couple other people as well. I'll give it a try.
Could someone please tell me what size etc, the router bits were. This has open something totally new to me. I want to try this. Thank you in Advance
Hi Helen, so sorry I'm late getting back to you on this. I used our profile bit first and then I used our 90 degree bit. We have them available on our website. There is a link right on the video just click on that little "I" in the top right corner. Once you get to our channel then click on the sign carving supplies. You can email me directly if I can answer an other questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it, Eric
Hi Eric or Hey Bill what do you mean by "using the paper as a follower" tape it don't glue it"?
So I've been experimenting with taping the freezer paper to a regular piece of paper. Here's what I did. I used scotch tape and and taped the freezer paper all the way along the leading edge that's feeding into the printer to a piece of regular paper so they act as one piece. It worked good... Then I separate them after the copy is made. hope this makes sense. I'l make a video on this soon.
Great- I got it. Thank you.
I live in Wales 🏴 in UK 🇬🇧 ~ Can’t find this “Reynolds Kitchen Freezer Paper” ~ where can I get this, my local craft store has never heard of it and all the food stores I’ve tried, some have never heard of it and others who have heard of it ~don’t actually sale it,plus they don’t seem to know anyone that does have this product!! Please Please HELP!
Thank you Lisa. I actually now you freexer paper already cut to size and made to go in the inkjet printer. I show it on this video at 20:45 mark ua-cam.com/video/WZjbwnrTqCY/v-deo.html It's made by C JENKINS.. This should help you find it.
Try www.teoma.co.uk/Freezer paper. Any freezer paper should work as long as it is waxed on one side only.
I'd use an iron to transfer the image, it is after all the friction heat that 'melts' the wax on the freezer paper that transfer the image. But a very good idea no matter what .
Thank you for the tip Kenneth.
Hi from Chile ...how can i ir where can i buy that lindo a bit ...i really like it...i just Wanna do my own proyect...cheers alex
Hi Alex, We ship all over. Email vickiwithdavesigns@gmail.com for all the details. Thank you for watching, Eric
I do have a Makita 3700g so i need special bit for This router..i need 6mm bit ...thank you Eric..
Where l get the reynolds kitchen. Because in indonesia there is not
I buy the freezer paper at Walmart, but you should be able to find it online
Hey you might try using an iron and if you download Cricut you can flip your image instead of recopying it ! But if you use an iron on med heat!
Great idea!
Great Video! Really like the new transfer process! Thanks for the Great Tips!!
Glad you liked it. Works good...
Indonesia....god job👍
Thank you so much for watching....
Hi thats great work. Can one photo copy photos onto to freeze paper and put it onto wood? Cheers Great video thank you.
Thank you for watching. Yes, absolutely you can copy photos to wood. Here's one of our latest videos on inkjet transfer process. I could be done with a color photo just as easy. ua-cam.com/video/fW0X13HYoT8/v-deo.html
Size in down and this would make great Christmas tree ornaments.
Great point....
Eric, a laser printer (I have a wifi laser printer by brother - HL-L2360D) is about $100. To say my funds are limited would be an understatement. The main reason I invested in it, was the cost difference (per sheet) when printing. The best part? My ink doesn't dry up like inkjets like to do; no clogging of the print heads, etc. Not to mention that my toner lasts a lot longer than the inkjets, too.
To get to the point: (Sorry, got sidetracked - *SQUIRREL*) You made a comment about the toner process and using lacquer thinner, and chemicals to transfer patterns. (saw your video from May, and decided to "run my mouth" here, rather than there, but may post there, too lol). With many thanks to a router friend, a few years ago, we found the transfer process with laser printers, and instead of the lacquer thinner, and other harmful chemicals, I use Wintergreen Oil. This process to me, has been the best way to transfer my patterns without losing my lines. When I used the inkjet with wax paper, or freezer paper, I had no luck with it. It smeared off. Just my two cents, and shame on me, I've been lacking in watching your videos. Since my initial interest in making signs, and after learning from you and your dad, I've let your videos go to the wayside. You've changed a few things, and just as in the beginning, I'm learning a few tricks/ideas on refining my sign making.
Hi Barb haven't tried wintergreen oil. Glad it works for you. I'm now using an inkjet printer on transparency film and I like the way it works. See LTS 9/30/17. Thank you for coming back, for watching, and for your input.
Could you describe the process you describe with the Wintergreen oil? Also, what paper did you use? Printer paper? Freezer paper sheets, Dave recommends? Thank you in advance.
Noticed you don't always have your router flat on the board, or was I not seeing right?
Once in a while I need the line to be a little thinner so I just lift the router slightly to make the line thinner. Or it could be I want a sharp inside point.
This technique works amazing. I watched this video, did what Eric said to, and it was perfect. I carved my first sign ever using their baseplate and the profile bit that i ordered from you guys and it turned out awesome. Thank you!!
Thank you Ryan for watching and for the business. So glad we were able to help, Eric
What profile bit were you using?. Just wondering brand and size if possible
I use my profile bit that we designed and have on our website www.makeawoodsign.com/shop/index.php?route=product/category&path=4
After watching many videos this has been the most straightforward I have seen. Thank you.
You're very welcome, Thank you, so glad you liked it.
I am also wondering, How long do you have with the ink on the freezer paper, before it would dry up ?
I don't know if it ever dries. I did these within about an hour.
Just a tip, if your freezer paper does not feed into the printer, I use a regular piece of printing paper as a backing and just glue the end where the printer grabs. I have found this to work for me. Some printers are a little fussy.
Great point, that's where the label backers may work better. They feed through the printers easier.
Yes I have seen that but I have not tried it yet. Freezer paper is cheap so that is the way I went
Good Job. I have seen the latest video using photo paper as well as using label paper.
Thanks Roy!
Im just seeing this for the first time sir and i am blown away. I have a cnc machine but i love to learn freehand and now you are my new mentor. Thank you for all your tips. I will continue to follow you like a hawk. May GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS SIR
Thanks Joe! We sure appreciate the support, buddy👍👍👍
WOW!!! I will be trying this over the weekend, thanks for sharing.
You're welcome, you're gonna love it...
Thank you for showing this!!! I tried it an works GR8!
Glad it worked for you. Best I've found so far.
I like the freezer paper idea. What I've been doing is to print the design on regular white paper, then use charcoal on the reverse side to follow the design. Then I place that on the wood, and trace it with a pencil. THEN... you have to trace it again on the wood, over the charcoal because if you don't when you use the router, it erases the charcoal. Several steps more than freezer paper! :)
Thank you for watching and the compliments. Please email me directly if I can answer any questions for you, eric@makeawoodsign.com
would one of those smoothing rollers work better, added pressure and even distribution
I may give that a try, Thank you....
Cool, I love your youtube and website
Hi from England,
If the freezer paper is waxed, why not tranfer the image onto the wood with a warm iron
or would this couse the ink to smear?
Nice video,
Bill.
I haven't tried heat with ink jet on the freezer paper. May have to give it a try. Thank you for watching and the idea.
Dumb question, how did you reverse the wording on the printer? Sorry!
You just have to reverse or "mirror" you print. We use Rapidresizer.com for most of that kind of printing. Vicki
Wow, so many great tips. Thanks.
Glad you're getting some good info. Thank you for watching
Great job my friend. I was just looking for a way to transfer images and words to my pallet projects, BUT you have inspired me to try my router for carving. Thanks!
Thank you Eddie. Glad you liked it. Happy I could inspired you to try it out.
In an instance where you might reuse a line art image such as Joseph, Mary and Jesus in several sizes they can be converted into a vector graphic with a free program named Inkscape. A vector graphic retains all of its detail no matter what size it is from 1/4 inch to 40 inches. It will also work with colored images as well.
Good tip, Thank you Paul!!!
Use acrylic paint or a clear coat first so you don't have to do so much sanding
Great idea man, we’ll have to give it a shot. Thank you
Thanks for the inkjet transfer process; can't wait to try it.
You'll love it
Impressive, where can one get those high speed tools and bits ?
I use a Dewalt DWP611 router. You can get at Lowes or just about any hardware store or online. We have them in our Amazon store, here's the link. www.amazon.com/shop/makeawoodsign
The bits we have available on our website makeawoodsign.com under sign carving supplies. If you have any other questions I can help with you can email me directly eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you for watching.
Hey Eric, Great Video. I use my Inkjet as well. I however use a transparency film. I rough them up with 100 grit sandpaper (WET) and scratch up an down, sideways and diagonal both ways. These are reusable many many times. In fact I am still using the same one for over 7 months. Happy carving.
Thank you Ronald, glad you found a process that works for you.
I tried this out to carve onto some basswood because I’ve been trying lots of different options and I’m not happy with any of them. It worked amazingly. Thank you so much for sharing it.
You're very welcome. If I can answer ay questions for you let me know, eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you for watching
Just curious...my Pa was a master carpenter and when I was a little girl he told me to always sand with the grain but watching you, you were all sideways to it...doesn't it cause roughness??
Yes sanding cross grain does cause roughness. When I sand the back of my signs sometimes I sand cross grain. However I almost always sand with the grain on the surface of my signs.
Thanks for backing the blue , I’m not an officer but support them and have many friends that are officers. God bless ya .
We're big supporters of LE and military. Those guys do what they do so we have the freedoms to do what we do. God bless you too, buddy!
@@oldave100 yes sir I know and agree I’m a defense engineer for the DoD
That's awesome, man! Sounds like a fun job
That transfer tip is awesome. And, as usual, your router carving is just phenomenal. Another great video. Way to go, Vick.
Thank you, glad you liked it....
What is the name of the paper you used?
Here's a link to freezer paper that is all ready cut and read to use in your inkjet printer. Freezer Paper Sheets for Inkjet printer www.cjenkinscompany.com/C_Jenkins_Freezer_Paper_s/2.htm
I tried to print the image on the freezer paper (the glossy side) and chose paper option Glossy. Then I tried to print on the glossy side but all it did was smear the image. What am I doing wrong? Every one said theirs turned out great so what am I doing wrong. Should I choose another option or what?
I don't charge the setting in my printer at all. Just the normal default setting. On this video I used the roll of freezer paper and cut it up. Later on I found that they make freezer paper sheets made for the ink jet printers. It works WAY BETTER. Check out our video #258, I show it. I will be doing a more in depth demo on this process very soon. If you have more questions you can email me directly, eric@makeawoodsign.com. Thank you
Muy bonito, felicidades. Un saludo desde España.
Salvador, Thank you for watching. Greetings to you in Spain from America
That transfer process is awsome. Thank you.
Thank you...
Great vid. Subbed. This is what im getting into.
Thank you Richard, have fun and let me know if you have any questions I can help with eric@makeawoodsign.com.
very nice
Thank you....
How do you make the transfers bigger for printing?
We use Rapidresizer.com
NICE....idon't find this kind of paper in italy where can i buy ?
I really don't know. You also can try label backing paper. It works pretty much the same way. I'll be showing it on a video next week.
@@oldave100 I find this kind of paper on Amazon store tnx so much
hi Eric just a few words to let you know i am still here and to let you know that as i am a old man o0n fixed income it will take a while to get money together for bits also gonna want a router base for a harbor freight trim router best i could afford thank you for your time
Hi Paul, great to hear from you. Please know that you don't ever have to buy anything from us for me to answer any questions. I'm here to answer questions and help however I can. My direct email is eric@makeawoodsign.com. Hope you are well and I'll talk to you soon.
Its a great video Dave. Thanks from Brazil, it helped me a lot!
You're very welcome Daniel, Thank you for watching!!!
First time I've seen one of your videos, really good. Thanks from Wales.
Thank you Mark, so glad you found us and are enjoying what we do. If I can answer any questions for you please let me know eric@makeawoodsign.com.
Thanks, I've just bought a secondhand router (to see if it's for me) I did notice that the on/off switch had to be held while working 9all the videos show a positive on-off) I was wondering is this ok or is there a problem and if so is it an easy fix?
I don't see that as a problem at all. Probably safer... The old craftsman routers used to work that way.
Great, I love the information about the freezer paper. I will try it. This is the first time I hear about it. This is simple and easy. Thank you.
Thanks so much for watching,. Happy to help, glad you enjoyed it.
I think you can use an iron as well
Yes for a laser image an iron does work, however I like this method better
Great video. Some people save the back part of label paper thats plastic coated and do the same thing. Its an easy way to add a photo directly to wood also.
Gonna give that a try... Great to see you and Tammy yesterday, thank you for coming by.
Dave, when I print on freezer paper the ink sits on the paper in little droplets. You can even tell what is printed. Any idea what the problem is?
Sometimes it looks that way but still gives a good transfer. Try adjusting the printing mode to best and see if it still does it.
So I'm in the UK ,so what router bit would that be
We use the profile and carving liner for projects like this. You can check em out at makeawoodsign.com