I can say that this technique works! I used a simple image (mine was B&W) printed on laserjet paper on a laserjet printer. No special paper needed. Do tape the design in place on the piece of wood. To maximize the amount of transfer AND to shorten the time it takes to transfer the design, be sure to progressively sand the wood surface down to at least 220 grit. The flatter the surface is, the better; as he experiences, any dips in the wood mean the flat surface of the iron won't contact that area, and the design won't transfer. So, after making a few passes over the design with the iron flat against the wood, go back over the design with just one edge of the iron. Be sure to go over the design with the iron tilted in multiple directions, to account for dips that face in various directions. Hope that helps everyone!
@parimzparimz it is regular paper with a laser jet printer. At the end of the video I show my picture on the back of the wood. both the box and my picture were coated with clear lacquer after the pictures were put on.
Thank you so much for this video. After two less-than-stellar attempts with the Liquitex Gel Medium method of image transfer, I used your hot iron method to transfer the printed layout onto a homemade cribbage board and was amazed at the results. I did leave the iron on for a little too long in some spots so the paper stuck to the wood. However, a little water and some rubbing with my finger got the paper off without affecting the fused-on toner at all.
Just make sure that you peel the paper off while it is hot. It is good to know how to fix it if it does get stuck. Steve Ramsey has another method that works great too. ua-cam.com/video/Zq2O66QGCwg/v-deo.html
@drivemakeshoot The heat from the iron may cause the paint to do strange things. I would not use stain because it would make the lighter colors and white to not show as well. Also another person mentioned that the heat from the iron caused the glue to separate on a panel.
thank you so much for sharing this, and for all your attention to the details and patience!! It's always good to have the reminder that nothing done fast is done well. It always takes time and effort to come out right. Brilliant! Really, thanks!!!
You prolly dont care but if you are bored like me during the covid times then you can watch pretty much all the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend during the lockdown =)
Mr. Byrom, I tried this on an acrylic painted box and it worked like a charm! Except that some tiny bits of acrylic paint here and there lifted off and got stuck to the paper lol Still, it worked MUCH better than other things I had tried and it was almost inexpensive, I used a photocopy that cost me 5 cents. But before I ironed the image into the wood, I sprayed some hair spray on the paper sheet, I heard it helps to loosen the ink? Not sure if it made difference but still worked! So thank you!
My thought exactly of what might've caused the paint to fleck, I had seen it in another tutorial and decided to mix into your technique. Still yours was the most inexpensive and easy and working way I found. If you do find a way to improve this way of transferring, I'll be eagerly awaiting your your findings :D Thank you again for sharing, my box is sort of finished or else I'd have made a response video lol Next time I shall ;)
I have 2 other videos showing this process. One I just use a photocopy for black and white and the other shows my students after school putting designs on the bottom of a skateboard. Make sure you use a laser jet printer or a copy machine. You can use special paper with ink jet printers. Make sure the wood is sanded nice and flat. It also takes multiple passes to get a good transfer. Make sure you use nice dark colors, and use a fresh copy for better results.
Do this before so the wood can absorb the ink. Stain over the picture can change the color so I would try to stain around it. The heat from the iron may hurt the paint. I would try a test piece if you want to try this on top of paint. Both the box and my picture were coated with clear lacquer after the pictures were put on.
I've watched some other vids that use a gel medium and you let it sit over night then rub the wet paper away. I like this a lot better! Have to try it soon.
It is the plain old paper that the school gets to use in the copy machines. I just made another video where I used the school copy machine and it worked just as well.
The iron method can be a hit-and-miss way to do it. Better than an iron is using Mod Podge with transfer parchment paper; works perfectly every time--no iron, no mess, perfectly sharp, crisp images.
The hairspray probably helped a little to get the ink off but it could have made the paper sticky and that may have caused the paint to stick to the paper. I have noticed that there are many different ways to put an image onto the wood. I will do some more testing to see if I can make the process better.
Ok, so I ended up having some success but not with the iron. Color lazer printer on glossy paper. Clamped down like yours but I used acetone on the back, and then rubbed the print with a metal spoon. Worked great! Just make sure it's a well ventilated area.
I'm guessing that the paper has to be transfer paper...? Same you would use to transfer a print on a t-shirt? How hot-what setting on the iron? Would using a cloth on top of the paper help with indentations on the wood? You know, instead of using the rigid surface of the iron directly on the paper... I'm about to do something like this for the first time, and I'm looking for the easiest way to do it. This looks the easiest so far. Thanks for sharing!
How do you make the project waterproof? I would like to make something to hang on my front porch. The porch is covered, but still think it would need to be waterproofed. Thanks!!
thank you for showing suggestions on how to correct problems! that was very important to me. cuz in my experience when somethng can go wrong it will. great video
There are "irons" for wood burners. It's kind of a round disc about the size of a nickel.Though small, it would get into the recesses of the wood easier... Just a thought
I am wanting to put farm animal photos onto a couple of cabinet doors that I'm working on. Your explanation is fabulous and I think I can actually do this. I have a laser printer, but my picture is larger than 8.5 x 11 so I will be trying to piece the picture together or iron one page at a time next to each other, so my fingers are crossed!?! practice, practice.... I am excited to try this today! Thank you SO much! I am guessing you don't use steam. Very happy here, thanks!
I transfer onto bare wood and then put a clear coat of finish on top. Be careful if this is an acoustic guitar the heat from the iron may affect the glue joints.
I've been trying this for 4 hours today and haven't been able to get it to work like yours yet. I've used two separate lazer printers, one black and white, one color. I'm using a household iron, and trying to press and spread for about 5 mins at a time. But I'm still having no luck. Were you using glossy paper? How long did you iron for?
Great, I'm going to try this. I have a laser printer, normal paper, an old iron and some scrap pieces of wood. Now I need to find some pictures or text and look if I can find a program to print mirror wise.
The 'ink' has wax, we call it toner at home. The wax gets melted and as you press on it. The image gets transferred as you apply pressure. Another thing we've noticed is that the surface must be as smooth as possible. Any pits or scratches will not take.
I saw a guy at acrft show and he said he used a heavy linen cloth barely damp to add the transfer but I never tried it my self. Have you ever tried that?
This is with regular paper. If you buy special iron on paper it will work better, but I like the fact that I can do it with regular paper. Remember, you need to use a laser printer or copy machine. Ink jet only works if you buy special paper.
I just had a student put a bunch of logos on the bottom of his skate board. I made a video of him doing it and I show the printer in that video. I will upload it this week.
acetone will help but I don't want my students to use too many chemicals. the glossy paper also can help but I am also cheap (school budget). I got some cheap 7 dollar irons from Walmart and they worked with the regular paper. It helps to focus on a corner and work your way across the picture with the tip of the iron after heating it up. Also print with high quality so that the printer puts down plenty of ink.
Wow really cool. How old does the printed image have to be? Do you have to do it fairly new? Or can i say make a run to kinko's, print it, and come back??
Seal it with Mod Podge (use a paint brush, and let it dry over night, maybe 2 coats will do), you can purchase it at any craft store, even Walmart carries this in the craft/school section. =-)
Hello Mr, Byrom. You keep saying reg. Paper, in the video the paper looks shinny, Please tell me, is it photo paper, or just plain old staples white copy paper,, thanks :)
+jettsonbaby67 at the end he shows the reverse of the wood with a clear coat seal. I imagine giving the transferred image time to cool off and set with a few coats of clear spray paint wouldn't run it at all.
probably not. for two reasons. 1) your are putting on wood to see the wood pattern, painting will cover up the pattern. 2) a hot iron on paint? I would not want to breathe that and the paint will probably discolor because of the high heat.
can it be any wood or does it have to be like a certain type/ surface. i tried it on meranti and it sort of worked. i didnt transfer it straight away because i printed the photo at school.
+TweetyGrl627 Mod Podge is what he probably uses..but I could be wrong. It seals in the color and gives it a really nice finish. Mod Podge is available in different varieties.
I can say that this technique works! I used a simple image (mine was B&W) printed on laserjet paper on a laserjet printer. No special paper needed. Do tape the design in place on the piece of wood. To maximize the amount of transfer AND to shorten the time it takes to transfer the design, be sure to progressively sand the wood surface down to at least 220 grit. The flatter the surface is, the better; as he experiences, any dips in the wood mean the flat surface of the iron won't contact that area, and the design won't transfer. So, after making a few passes over the design with the iron flat against the wood, go back over the design with just one edge of the iron. Be sure to go over the design with the iron tilted in multiple directions, to account for dips that face in various directions. Hope that helps everyone!
Ok
@parimzparimz
it is regular paper with a laser jet printer. At the end of the video I show my picture on the back of the wood. both the box and my picture were coated with clear lacquer after the pictures were put on.
Thank you so much for this video. After two less-than-stellar attempts with the Liquitex Gel Medium method of image transfer, I used your hot iron method to transfer the printed layout onto a homemade cribbage board and was amazed at the results.
I did leave the iron on for a little too long in some spots so the paper stuck to the wood. However, a little water and some rubbing with my finger got the paper off without affecting the fused-on toner at all.
Just make sure that you peel the paper off while it is hot. It is good to know how to fix it if it does get stuck. Steve Ramsey has another method that works great too. ua-cam.com/video/Zq2O66QGCwg/v-deo.html
TheMrByrom Thanks for that tip.
TheMrByrom
thanks!
Which Kind of paper you use ?
@drivemakeshoot
The heat from the iron may cause the paint to do strange things. I would not use stain because it would make the lighter colors and white to not show as well. Also another person mentioned that the heat from the iron caused the glue to separate on a panel.
thank you so much for sharing this, and for all your attention to the details and patience!! It's always good to have the reminder that nothing done fast is done well. It always takes time and effort to come out right. Brilliant! Really, thanks!!!
Awesome technique! I HAVE to try this! Thanks man.
You prolly dont care but if you are bored like me during the covid times then you can watch pretty much all the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my girlfriend during the lockdown =)
@Bronson Jamari Definitely, I've been watching on instaflixxer for months myself :)
Mr. Byrom, I tried this on an acrylic painted box and it worked like a charm! Except that some tiny bits of acrylic paint here and there lifted off and got stuck to the paper lol Still, it worked MUCH better than other things I had tried and it was almost inexpensive, I used a photocopy that cost me 5 cents. But before I ironed the image into the wood, I sprayed some hair spray on the paper sheet, I heard it helps to loosen the ink? Not sure if it made difference but still worked! So thank you!
My thought exactly of what might've caused the paint to fleck, I had seen it in another tutorial and decided to mix into your technique. Still yours was the most inexpensive and easy and working way I found. If you do find a way to improve this way of transferring, I'll be eagerly awaiting your your findings :D Thank you again for sharing, my box is sort of finished or else I'd have made a response video lol Next time I shall ;)
I like to use light colored woods. The box was made out of spruce and I have also tried birch.
@TreeckoMaster1
normal paper was used for this video. Transfer paper would work too but it would cost more.
I have 2 other videos showing this process. One I just use a photocopy for black and white and the other shows my students after school putting designs on the bottom of a skateboard.
Make sure you use a laser jet printer or a copy machine. You can use special paper with ink jet printers. Make sure the wood is sanded nice and flat. It also takes multiple passes to get a good transfer. Make sure you use nice dark colors, and use a fresh copy for better results.
@xxdjcharlierockxx
I have not tried those. Do some small test pieces and see what works best. I have only used lacquer.
Do this before so the wood can absorb the ink. Stain over the picture can change the color so I would try to stain around it. The heat from the iron may hurt the paint. I would try a test piece if you want to try this on top of paint. Both the box and my picture were coated with clear lacquer after the pictures were put on.
@michaelhearit
Try a sample one first to see what happens. The ink may smear. Let us know if it works.
I've watched some other vids that use a gel medium and you let it sit over night then rub the wet paper away. I like this a lot better! Have to try it soon.
It is the plain old paper that the school gets to use in the copy machines. I just made another video where I used the school copy machine and it worked just as well.
Your videos are very good and easy to understand when you are explaining the process. Where would I find transfer paper.
Amazing, I am skipping work, to go into my shop and try this
The iron method can be a hit-and-miss way to do it. Better than an iron is using Mod Podge with transfer parchment paper; works perfectly every time--no iron, no mess, perfectly sharp, crisp images.
The hairspray probably helped a little to get the ink off but it could have made the paper sticky and that may have caused the paint to stick to the paper. I have noticed that there are many different ways to put an image onto the wood. I will do some more testing to see if I can make the process better.
Ok, so I ended up having some success but not with the iron. Color lazer printer on glossy paper. Clamped down like yours but I used acetone on the back, and then rubbed the print with a metal spoon. Worked great! Just make sure it's a well ventilated area.
would the ink run if i coated it with epoxy resin? ...or do u think i should seal it with something before i add the resin?
I'm going to use this technique on an alder Telecaster body. Thanks for the inspiration and education!!!
Thank you for sharing! Love this idea! When I do this, I will send you what mine looked like. VERY COOL!
@TheArkyrebel
I have not used steam.
Yes it is used on copper clad boards to etch for making printed circuit boards
I'm guessing that the paper has to be transfer paper...? Same you would use to transfer a print on a t-shirt? How hot-what setting on the iron? Would using a cloth on top of the paper help with indentations on the wood? You know, instead of using the rigid surface of the iron directly on the paper... I'm about to do something like this for the first time, and I'm looking for the easiest way to do it. This looks the easiest so far. Thanks for sharing!
So cool. Do you put anything on to protect the colors like urethane?
@reks1920
Yes, if you watch the end of the video I show my picture on the back of the wood.
I guess this may work on cloth as well, it will be interesting to give it a try!
How do you make the project waterproof? I would like to make something to hang on my front porch. The porch is covered, but still think it would need to be waterproofed. Thanks!!
very clever!thanks 4 the video
!let us know the transfer must be imentiately or can use a age same photopaper?
The heat from the iron may hurt the paint. I only use this on clean, soft, light color wood
So let me see if i understand this....you can just print off any image or text ? using reg paper and it will transfer onto wood?
I love this... so artistic.But I don't have a laser printer,just an ink jet printer.Thanks for this video,GREAT JOB
Can I either 1: Do this after the wood has been painted 2: Do this and then stain it, or 3: Stain it and then do this? Thanks!
thank you for showing suggestions on how to correct problems! that was very important to me. cuz in my experience when somethng can go wrong it will. great video
There are "irons" for wood burners. It's kind of a round disc about the size of a nickel.Though small, it would get into the recesses of the wood easier... Just a thought
Will this technique be useful on ceramic tile
I am wanting to put farm animal photos onto a couple of cabinet doors that I'm working on. Your explanation is fabulous and I think I can actually do this. I have a laser printer, but my picture is larger than 8.5 x 11 so I will be trying to piece the picture together or iron one page at a time next to each other, so my fingers are crossed!?! practice, practice.... I am excited to try this today! Thank you SO much! I am guessing you don't use steam. Very happy here, thanks!
some laser printers (Staples, etc) can print 11 x 17.
go to Kinko's or wherever can print your photo...
The heat from the iron may hurt the paint. I only use regular paper on solid non finished wood.
would it help the ink to come away if you dampened the wood slightly before you put the picture on to it?
What type of wood used to make the transfer in wooden boxes shown in the video? urgent please thanks.
Does it have to be transfer paper or can I use just any paper?
please tell me that which type of print transfer to wood are transfered imaged are washable mean fast colur thanks
I transfer onto bare wood and then put a clear coat of finish on top. Be careful if this is an acoustic guitar the heat from the iron may affect the glue joints.
I've been trying this for 4 hours today and haven't been able to get it to work like yours yet. I've used two separate lazer printers, one black and white, one color. I'm using a household iron, and trying to press and spread for about 5 mins at a time. But I'm still having no luck. Were you using glossy paper? How long did you iron for?
would painting it white first bring out the white in the image rather than the natural wood background?
Can you use this technique for photographs also?
Really great tutorial! I'll try it!
Great, I'm going to try this. I have a laser printer, normal paper, an old iron and some scrap pieces of wood.
Now I need to find some pictures or text and look if I can find a program to print mirror wise.
The 'ink' has wax, we call it toner at home. The wax gets melted and as you press on it. The image gets transferred as you apply pressure. Another thing we've noticed is that the surface must be as smooth as possible. Any pits or scratches will not take.
Do you know where I can find a plain wooden box like the one in your video? Would I be better off making it myself?
Very well done How-To!
Would you please tell me the exact make and model of the printer you used to get the image?
Thanks
I saw a guy at acrft show and he said he used a heavy linen cloth barely damp to add the transfer but I never tried it my self. Have you ever tried that?
Will this technique work to transfer the image to t-shirts or other fabric as well?
This is with regular paper. If you buy special iron on paper it will work better, but I like the fact that I can do it with regular paper. Remember, you need to use a laser printer or copy machine. Ink jet only works if you buy special paper.
Would any kind of chemical get all that color off? Are there certain colors that transfer better than others?
How would this work if i am trying to tranfer to a wood surface that is painted already?
Please tell me is this regular print paper and does this transfer works on painted wood? Please respond
I enjoyed the video, thank you. Please tell me what wood to use? and if this was printed onto transfer paper or just regular paper? Thanks again :-)
Can one paint the wood with an acrylic beforehand? Any suggestions about painting?
will this technique work on black and white ink?
Have you tried it on boomerangs? I collage boomerangs with wet color copies and varnish.Look up dinosaur boomerangs in greenville video to see them.
Are you just using normal printer paper or iron on paper?
I'm looking to do a black and white japanese cherry blossom tree. Can I stain it?
excellent tutorial, thank you for sharing with us!
I just had a student put a bunch of logos on the bottom of his skate board. I made a video of him doing it and I show the printer in that video. I will upload it this week.
@lucianasufficool
Just sanded. I put on a clear coat after to protect it.
Do you need to let the iron get completely hot before beginning?
@drgnfly1007
I don't think that it will work for fabric without special paper.
acetone will help but I don't want my students to use too many chemicals. the glossy paper also can help but I am also cheap (school budget). I got some cheap 7 dollar irons from Walmart and they worked with the regular paper. It helps to focus on a corner and work your way across the picture with the tip of the iron after heating it up. Also print with high quality so that the printer puts down plenty of ink.
Wow really cool. How old does the printed image have to be? Do you have to do it fairly new? Or can i say make a run to kinko's, print it, and come back??
Is it just regular printing paper? Tnx for tutorial ✌️
Yes, but the printer needs to be a laser printer not an ink jet printer.
s dat an regular paper?cn v also use photos 4 ds technique pls do reply
Do you need to seal the transfer once it has cool down with some kind of varnish? Thanks, great video BTW
Jean Carmona from what he said in this video he didn't use any varnish on top.
would this work over a painted or stained surface?
Love this technique, thanks for sharing.
do you prepare the wood before ironed????
what kind of paper do we use sir...?
can you use a photo? like a family portrait?
Seal it with Mod Podge (use a paint brush, and let it dry over night, maybe 2 coats will do), you can purchase it at any craft store, even Walmart carries this in the craft/school section. =-)
I looked through your videos when are you going to have one showing how to make the box at the start of this video?
Please tell me. And photo what you need? Glossy or matte.
The Mod Podge method turns out much better.
I have never used steam. Test it and let me know if it helps.
Very nice job Thanks for sharing very pretty!
I used regular everyday paper.
did you use normal paper or transfer paper?
Do you think it's possible to do that with a photograph?
Hello Mr, Byrom. You keep saying reg. Paper, in the video the paper looks shinny, Please tell me, is it photo paper, or just plain old staples white copy paper,, thanks :)
After you iron the picture/tranfer to the wood can seal the wood without the image peeling off?
+jettsonbaby67 at the end he shows the reverse of the wood with a clear coat seal. I imagine giving the transferred image time to cool off and set with a few coats of clear spray paint wouldn't run it at all.
hey i have a officejet and i used kodak photo paper and it worked....so im sooo excited now...i dont have to waste money on a lazer printer
Does it matter what type of wood I use?
Would it still work if you painted the wood first, like white? (letting the paint really dry first)
Rob I
probably not. for two reasons. 1) your are putting on wood to see the wood pattern, painting will cover up the pattern. 2) a hot iron on paint? I would not want to breathe that and the paint will probably discolor because of the high heat.
can it be any wood or does it have to be like a certain type/ surface. i tried it on meranti and it sort of worked. i didnt transfer it straight away because i printed the photo at school.
@brittloveschloe
I don't think that it would work on cloth.
is it possible to transfer something from a magazine?
I apologize if you already answered this, but what do you use on your boxes to give them the beautiful glossy finishes? Thank you for your time.
+TweetyGrl627 Mod Podge is what he probably uses..but I could be wrong. It seals in the color and gives it a really nice finish. Mod Podge is available in different varieties.
+charlcieg1 - Could be!!! Thanks!!
is it d same as photo paper or glossy paper?