I've been doing this for years and I wanted to share that, yes, you can use this method on a piece of wood that has been painted. I've done it over chalk paint and flat white. It does have to be a flat paint. And, if you dilute white matte (flat) paint with some water, it acts like chalk paint. And it's a whole lot cheaper.
@@HeatherValentineMsFoodie Yes, of course it would. I was trying to be very specific in the use of Flat or Matte (however it's labeled) paint and the process, rather than just saying paint wash. Not everyone is an expert on the process. Many people come here to learn. Thank you and God bless.
Hi there. I just wanted to thank you personally. Not only have you known about this method for years, but you still decided to confirm it works once a video was made by someone else on YT. We would all like to thank you for your expertise. We all come here to learn and for that, you are just the best at what you do and for giving back to the community. Also your choice of words whilst describing what a paint wash is was second to none. Thanks for your insight. May God bless you always and I can't wait to try this! Best day ever. ❤
Thank you! The method you suggested worked great in helping to create a fun Christmas present! I used glue stick to paste curled up freezer paper(with the waxy side up of course) flat onto a piece of printer paper before sending it through the inkjet printer. This made it not only much easier to print but also to handle after printing (paper stayed attached after printing -- no need to separate). Also beforehand it also helps to pre-print the design onto the regular sheet of printer paper that you are going to attach your freezer paper onto (and then you know exactly where to gluestick the freezer paper onto so that it completely covers up the design). In other words you no longer need to precisely cut a 8.5 x 11 piece of wax paper to feed through your printer. You use only the rough size needed to gluestick the wax paper over the design area on your printer paper and then of course send it back through your inkjet printer so it prints on the shiny side of the freezer paper) and follow the method suggested in the video to transfer it to wood. Hope that helps somebody.
Excellent demonstration. Burnishing is the art term and the back of a large spoon works well for this, too. I need to find some glossy paper! Thanks for inviting your daughter to join in.
You're a lifesaver!! I took on a crafts project that was beyond my actual artistic skill. But with this, I can get it done and probably better than I thought. Thank you.
WoW! So quick and your explanation was so clear. Particularly about using spray. I would usually use a wipe-on matte polyurethane but now I know to buy a spray can. This is perfect timing for Christmas gifts and decorations. Thank you.
This is great, I am a graphics professional and business owner that has all the equipment to do this commercially but it's really cool to see how others, without the advantages I have, can make this work anyways. So much fun to watch.
Can you send me a little more about what type of label paper, and how the correct orientation for HP printers. The link in your description takes me to a 2-in-1 sheets for postal labels. I really want to add personalized notes onto small projects I am building for friends and neighbors.
That was very informative.Im working on a project that requires for me to put a logo on the back of bench wood. Dose it dry permanently after you done?
Sorry I just saw this. Love your daughter’s way of pressing it down (with her balled fist)🤣😂. Will this work the same way with black and white photos? Thanks
Now I need to test the laser printer and see if it works. The heat melts powder as its produced but perhaps some burnishing will do nicely to transfer it.
Hi. I really enjoyed this video and was excited to try it. I also had a backing sheet from shipping labels so I printed on that. My crazy printer fed the paper in super crooked but fortunately it didn't jam. The image came out way too light. I then tried it on glossy photo paper and put the setting on high quality print. The image printed great so I immediately tried to transfer it to wood. Nothing happened. The only thing I can think of is maybe I printed the image on the wrong side of the photo paper?
Hi, Debbie! Sorry it’s been causing you trouble! Even if the ink looks light, it may still absorb into the wood well. Hmmm yes, make sure it’s printing on the glossy side! If the ink goes into the paper, it won’t go into the wood. When you print it on the glossy side, the ink won’t absorb into the paper and will be ready for wood :). Hope that helps! Good luck!
CAN YOU PLEASE SHARE ON HOW TO PRINT A PHOTO TO THE SIZE OF A 2" X2" CIRCLE? I am so new to this and I have been trying to find a program I've even went to pick art and or Cana And I just don't understand it. Yes I'm a grandmother and I am technology stunned! Very challenged lol! I've been wanting to get photos and reduce them down to a 2" circle so I can put it on slices of wood for ornaments on a tree for my all my grain kids. I don't know anybody who knows how to do this and I've been searching and researching for 2 or 3 years now yes can you believe it insane! You made this tutorial looks so easy and it's wonderful thank you for sharing and if you can help me I'd appreciate it so so very much! You have a wonderful Christmas!
Hi, Mitzi! I’m not very techy, but I might suggest cutting the photo into a circle after it’s printed. It might be easier for you to trace and cut the size you want :). Best of luck!
What if you put this treatment to use on a charcuterie board? Do you think putting butcher board conditioner on it would be enough? Do you think it would be toxic and not be about to eat off of once transferred? Love the idea!
I noticed the label sheet was by Avery. Do you have a stock number for it? I have a Staples store nearby. Thanks for the video! I think one could do a black outline and fill in with some type of paint as watercolors. Experiment to see what works best.
That’s a good idea! I don’t remember! This is from a few years back and I always seem to buy different kids. Any kind should work though! It’s just easiest with the big labels and with no perforation :).
Hmm, I haven’t tried to wait any lengthy time, but I’m guessing it would need to be fairly fresh. I’m not sure the ink would stay overnight. I imagine it would work within an hour though? You’ll have to let me know! ;)
Wouldn‘t this method also be of interest for transferring scroll saw patterns onto wood before cutting, and thus avoiding the taping- and glueing steps that are otherwise involved ??? 🤔
Can you suggest a brand of labels that would work? I've tried 3 different ones and they all have perforated backings that don't stay as one sheet so I can't put it through the printer by itself.
quick question - if i wanted to do this on wood that i needed to finish with food safe butcher block oil would the image smudge? Or if I waited a couple days after transferring would the ink be completely dry so I could buff in/out oil over it? Thank you!
Hi, Jenn! I actually don’t have a problem with the ink smearing after it dries. In a few instances I used a sharpie to fill in some gaps and that DOES smear so don’t do what I did 😉.
ohemgee - this is sooo amazing. You've changed my life with this tip. I tried it last night on a logo I made in canva for a custom board and it's absolutely perfect. I went through burn stamps and burn stencils (which both felt flat) and this was exactly what I needed. Fully customizable designs that won't cost me mega money - I am beyond stoked. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your process! @@WendellWoodworks
Hi, Kelly! Thanks for watching! No, I just give it a sanding beforehand and I actually haven’t really had a problem with bleed. The smoother the surface the better though. Some finishes will bleed the ink after the fact though if you brush it on, so I like to use a spray finish afterward :)
Hello! have you tried this on wood rounds or a welcome sign that can be like for a serving tray or decoration? just trying to figure out the settings for the Canva and the printer. Thanks
Hi! I’m no printer expert, but I have an HP and a cannon. The HP might be a bit sharper quality, but the ink is amazingly cheap on my Cannon which I really appreciate. It just depends what you need it for I’d guess :). Thanks for watching!
Hi! Im sorry this is a late comment but I tried this method and the ink comes out so light… any thoughts? The wood is untreated and I’m using an HP inkjet. Thanks!
Hi, Kimberly! Sorry it didn’t work well for you. It might be the type of wood you’re using? I’m guessing it might not work as well on hard wood that’s not as porous? I heard once that lightly dampening the wood helps too, and making sure that all the ink gets rubbed off the transfer paper. I actually haven’t done this for quite awhile so I haven’t acquired any new tips! Hope you have better luck!
Very helpful tip on the label paper. I was not about to tape wax or freezer paper to another page and run it through my printer. I know my printer will eat that! 😱
I've been doing this for years and I wanted to share that, yes, you can use this method on a piece of wood that has been painted. I've done it over chalk paint and flat white. It does have to be a flat paint. And, if you dilute white matte (flat) paint with some water, it acts like chalk paint. And it's a whole lot cheaper.
Great tips! Thanks!
That would be a paint wash ❤
@@HeatherValentineMsFoodie Yes, of course it would. I was trying to be very specific in the use of Flat or Matte (however it's labeled) paint and the process, rather than just saying paint wash. Not everyone is an expert on the process. Many people come here to learn. Thank you and God bless.
Hi there. I just wanted to thank you personally. Not only have you known about this method for years, but you still decided to confirm it works once a video was made by someone else on YT. We would all like to thank you for your expertise. We all come here to learn and for that, you are just the best at what you do and for giving back to the community. Also your choice of words whilst describing what a paint wash is was second to none. Thanks for your insight. May God bless you always and I can't wait to try this! Best day ever. ❤
I'm definitely gonna try this and post the results. Thanks
Thank you! The method you suggested worked great in helping to create a fun Christmas present! I used glue stick to paste curled up freezer paper(with the waxy side up of course) flat onto a piece of printer paper before sending it through the inkjet printer. This made it not only much easier to print but also to handle after printing (paper stayed attached after printing -- no need to separate). Also beforehand it also helps to pre-print the design onto the regular sheet of printer paper that you are going to attach your freezer paper onto (and then you know exactly where to gluestick the freezer paper onto so that it completely covers up the design). In other words you no longer need to precisely cut a 8.5 x 11 piece of wax paper to feed through your printer. You use only the rough size needed to gluestick the wax paper over the design area on your printer paper and then of course send it back through your inkjet printer so it prints on the shiny side of the freezer paper) and follow the method suggested in the video to transfer it to wood. Hope that helps somebody.
All of this is so fun.
Excellent demonstration. Burnishing is the art term and the back of a large spoon works well for this, too. I need to find some glossy paper! Thanks for inviting your daughter to join in.
Thanks for watching!
This is a game changer for me. Thank you!
Wow! Pretty neat. I can’t wait to try this! Thank you for posting this.
Wow! That’s pretty cool! Thanks!!!!
To quote Mr Spock "Fascinating ". Really neat trick, thanks 👍
You're a lifesaver!! I took on a crafts project that was beyond my actual artistic skill. But with this, I can get it done and probably better than I thought. Thank you.
Awesome! Good luck! 😊
That was great can not believe how easy. This will make my wood projects so much better . Thanks for making this video !!!!
Thanks for watching! So glad it was helpful :)
Nice Idea.Thx for sharing.
WoW! So quick and your explanation was so clear. Particularly about using spray. I would usually use a wipe-on matte polyurethane but now I know to buy a spray can. This is perfect timing for Christmas gifts and decorations. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
This is great, I am a graphics professional and business owner that has all the equipment to do this commercially but it's really cool to see how others, without the advantages I have, can make this work anyways. So much fun to watch.
Yes! Thanks for the watch! :)
WOW I can't believe it!! - just like that! That's pretty amazing!!
Wow. I’m impressed 👍🏴🇬🇧
Great video. I normally use water slides or vinyl but i will be giving this a try 🙂
WOW this is impressive! This is exactly what I was looking for my project. And so easy! Thank you very much for sharing!
Awesome trick! Thanks!!
Awesome Job! I'll be sure to try this with my Laser Crafting work, thanks for sharing!
Wow! Thank you! W as thinking to spend thousands on a laser engraver, but I think this will work for my needs! Thank you!!!
Thanks for watching! It’s definitely worth a try! 😊. Best of luck!
So cool, I work with wood and saw this and said to myself I need to know this, thanks for posting.
Hi there. Great idea really helped me.
I would love to see a video on the one project I saw.
“The mountains are calling us”.
Looks amazing. Thanks in advance
Thank you so much! This is very helpful ❤️
Thanks for the info. A hundred projects just came to my mind. Oh, by the way, your daughter is adorable.
Thanks, Gary! Happy creating!
Thanks for sharing a great tip!
very creative!
Just in time for Christmas!!! Thanks!
Very cool. Thank you.
Amazing! Thank you.
This was great!
Can you send me a little more about what type of label paper, and how the correct orientation for HP printers. The link in your description takes me to a 2-in-1 sheets for postal labels. I really want to add personalized notes onto small projects I am building for friends and neighbors.
Wow, thank you. I am going to try this right away.
That was very informative.Im working on a project that requires for me to put a logo on the back of bench wood.
Dose it dry permanently after you done?
Yup. As long as you seal it! :)
Thanks for the video! Great tips!
That was really cool
Thanks for watching! 🙂
This is awesome and your daughter is adorable!
Thank you! And thanks for watching :-)
The unicorn was an excellent choice...
What a great idea. Thanks
Thanks, Jim! Appreciate the watch.
Ive done this a few times with freezer paper, put the ink on the slick side just like youve done it and yes it will smear if touched
Thank you for this!!! I cannot afford a cricut or the expensive supplies but want to make some things for my family. This is a much better option.☺️
Your little daughter is beautiful! ❤😊
Thanks you! She’s grown so much since then! Still a beauty 😊
Love this. Easy and fun tutorial.
Thanks for watching 🙂
What a wonderful tip. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Wow. This is amazing. Thank you so much.
Thanks for watching!
Any kind of untreated wood?? What did you use? ❤❤❤❤ THANK YOU
I used pine! It’ll show up best on lighter, smooth wood :)
Great tutorial, and your helper was very entertaining! 🤗
Thanks for watching! 🙂
Thanks for sharing. Really helpful.
Thanks for watching!
VERY cool. Thank you for sharing
Your assistant is adorable ...
I love this. Thank you for the great video.
Thanks for watching! 😊
Very smart! Thank you
That's really neat.
Sorry I just saw this. Love your daughter’s way of pressing it down (with her balled fist)🤣😂. Will this work the same way with black and white photos? Thanks
Thanks for watching! If you have an actual photograph no, but yes if you print it with an inkjet :)
Wow, that is cool how easy a kid that age can do it too, nice and thanks.
Thanks for watching!!🙂
Great tutorial and I will try this. Does it have to be an inkjet printer? I have a laser printer - will it work? Thanks in advance.
This is with an inkjet! If you have a laser printer, I would suggest looking up the mod-podge method for ink transfer :).
Great video. I am using this technique for my wood burning. Thanks
That’s a great idea! Thanks for watching!
Do you mind if ask how applying to our woodburning projects?
Thanks
What kind of paper is it?
Thank you!!! Do you have just save me so much time and money because I do not have to go back to the crafting store as I thought I did. Thank you❤
Love it! Thanks for watching! 😊
Now I need to test the laser printer and see if it works. The heat melts powder as its produced but perhaps some burnishing will do nicely to transfer it.
Laser printers works differently, so you may need a different method there. Using mod podge works well with laser printers!
Thank you!
Hi. I really enjoyed this video and was excited to try it. I also had a backing sheet from shipping labels so I printed on that. My crazy printer fed the paper in super crooked but fortunately it didn't jam. The image came out way too light. I then tried it on glossy photo paper and put the setting on high quality print. The image printed great so I immediately tried to transfer it to wood. Nothing happened. The only thing I can think of is maybe I printed the image on the wrong side of the photo paper?
Hi, Debbie! Sorry it’s been causing you trouble! Even if the ink looks light, it may still absorb into the wood well. Hmmm yes, make sure it’s printing on the glossy side! If the ink goes into the paper, it won’t go into the wood. When you print it on the glossy side, the ink won’t absorb into the paper and will be ready for wood :). Hope that helps! Good luck!
Damn girl what a great idea!!!! I had 100000s of those label papers in my bath and body days 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 who knew!
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CAN YOU PLEASE SHARE ON HOW TO PRINT A PHOTO TO THE SIZE OF A 2" X2" CIRCLE?
I am so new to this and I have been trying to find a program I've even went to pick art and or Cana
And I just don't understand it. Yes I'm a grandmother and I am technology stunned! Very challenged lol!
I've been wanting to get photos and reduce them down to a 2" circle so I can put it on slices of wood for ornaments on a tree for my all my grain kids. I don't know anybody who knows how to do this and I've been searching and researching for 2 or 3 years now yes can you believe it insane! You made this tutorial looks so easy and it's wonderful thank you for sharing and if you can help me I'd appreciate it so so very much! You have a wonderful Christmas!
Hi, Mitzi! I’m not very techy, but I might suggest cutting the photo into a circle after it’s printed. It might be easier for you to trace and cut the size you want :). Best of luck!
@@WendellWoodworks
Thank you so much for responding...
What if you put this treatment to use on a charcuterie board? Do you think putting butcher board conditioner on it would be enough? Do you think it would be toxic and not be about to eat off of once transferred? Love the idea!
Hi, Janey! I’ve never tried, but I’d assume it to be safe as long as there was safe finish over top it :)
If i was to put a design on would it stay if i spray varnish over it or would it still come off?
No, it’ll stay! :)
Hello, from what I watched you used nothing on the wood before you applied the transfer? You used an inkjet and the wax paper from the label paper?
That’s all I used! :)
@@WendellWoodworks I've watched a few videos with everyone using different chemicals..I guess it's all about the wax ..thank you
I noticed the label sheet was by Avery. Do you have a stock number for it? I have a Staples store nearby. Thanks for the video! I think one could do a black outline and fill in with some type of paint as watercolors. Experiment to see what works best.
That’s a good idea! I don’t remember! This is from
a few years back and I always seem to buy different kids. Any kind should work though! It’s just easiest with the big labels and with no perforation :).
Does this have to be done fresh off the printer? Or can some time pass before transferring?
Hmm, I haven’t tried to wait any lengthy time, but I’m guessing it would need to be fairly fresh. I’m not sure the ink would stay overnight. I imagine it would work within an hour though? You’ll have to let me know! ;)
Great video. Right to the point. 👍
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Thanks for watching!
Brilliant. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! :-)
Hi this looks amazing can I ask what kind of printer did you use please 🙏
I’m not sure what I used in this video, but I have an HP now
If it were to get wet would it smear after the project is finished?
I’ve never had it smear and don’t think it ever would with a top coat :)
Great video! Thank you! I have a question...Can I make the transfer using ink jet printer?
Yes! This actually only works with inkjet. If you have a laser printer, you can look up how to ink transfer with mod Podge :).
@@WendellWoodworks Thank you so much!
Wouldn‘t this method also be of interest for transferring scroll saw patterns onto wood before cutting, and thus avoiding the taping- and glueing steps that are otherwise involved ??? 🤔
That’d be great for paper sized patterns! Near impossible to pull off with multi-page patterns
Most excellent.
Can you suggest a brand of labels that would work? I've tried 3 different ones and they all have perforated backings that don't stay as one sheet so I can't put it through the printer by itself.
This was the last kind I bought :) amzn.to/3GuZpRy
Salve ,ma sulla carta per etichette devi stampare dalla parte lucida? Perché ho provato ma l inchiostro non aderisce con inkjet,come hai fatto?
quick question - if i wanted to do this on wood that i needed to finish with food safe butcher block oil would the image smudge? Or if I waited a couple days after transferring would the ink be completely dry so I could buff in/out oil over it? Thank you!
Hi, Jenn! I actually don’t have a problem with the ink smearing after it dries. In a few instances I used a sharpie to fill in some gaps and that DOES smear so don’t do what I did 😉.
ohemgee - this is sooo amazing. You've changed my life with this tip. I tried it last night on a logo I made in canva for a custom board and it's absolutely perfect. I went through burn stamps and burn stencils (which both felt flat) and this was exactly what I needed. Fully customizable designs that won't cost me mega money - I am beyond stoked. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and your process! @@WendellWoodworks
Looks good.
Do you finish the wood first so the ink doesn't bleed into the wood?
Hi, Kelly! Thanks for watching! No, I just give it a sanding beforehand and I actually haven’t really had a problem with bleed. The smoother the surface the better though. Some finishes will bleed the ink after the fact though if you brush it on, so I like to use a spray finish afterward :)
Hahah im a big old heavy metal drummer. This shouldent be this fun . But it is . Rock on lady ma'am
Haha thanks for watching! 🤘
Inkjet or laser? Does it work with both?
Inkjet! Sorry I didn’t specify. If you have a laser printer, it’s best to use mod podge. You can search the mod podge method to learn how :).
So let me get this straight, the paper you print on is the backing paper of a sheet of self stick labels right?
Yes 🙂
So, you remove the label paper first and then run the backing sheet through the printer.
Ty
If you put on a cutting board, what should you seal it with?
Hi! I’d recommend Walrus Oil :)
Hello! have you tried this on wood rounds or a welcome sign that can be like for a serving tray or decoration? just trying to figure out the settings for the Canva and the printer. Thanks
I have! I haven’t used this method since getting my Cricut, but made several serving trays this way prior to that. Worked well!
@@WendellWoodworks thanks so much for your response! one more question, do you mind sharing which Cricut you have? 😊
@@jessicaharris9265 I have the original Cricut Maker! 🙂
great thanks for shearing
Ok, I can do this ! Thank you.
Definitely! Thanks for watching 🙂
Could this be used on plastic to?
@@Warrioroffaith11 no, I don’t believe so. Wood is a porous material that absorbs the ink.
Love your videos. I'm New to scroll sawing.
Thanks for watching, Jim! Good luck with the scroll saw! 🙂
can you use the website you printed the unicorn from to make your on designs or do you have to use the pictures they have on that site?
Canva! Yes, it’s great for making your own designs :)
Hi! What printer are you using and would you recommend it?
Hi! I’m no printer expert, but I have an HP and a cannon. The HP might be a bit sharper quality, but the ink is amazingly cheap on my Cannon which I really appreciate. It just depends what you need it for I’d guess :). Thanks for watching!
Can you tell me the font on the Gather sign behind you?
Oh goodness that was from years ago, but I would guess “playlist” on Canva :)
Thanks for sharing!
Hi! Im sorry this is a late comment but I tried this method and the ink comes out so light… any thoughts? The wood is untreated and I’m using an HP inkjet. Thanks!
Hi, Kimberly! Sorry it didn’t work well for you. It might be the type of wood you’re using? I’m guessing it might not work as well on hard wood that’s not as porous? I heard once that lightly dampening the wood helps too, and making sure that all the ink gets rubbed off the transfer paper. I actually haven’t done this for quite awhile so I haven’t acquired any new tips! Hope you have better luck!
Hi,,
its great video
what is transfer paper brand
Sorry for the delay response. I don’t remember what brand I used here, but I was using label sheets…any should work :)
What paper the glossy paper that the sticker was on? Im confused
I used label sheets. Print on the glossy side after taking the labels off. I put my link the video description.
What paper did you use😢
Nice.
Very helpful tip on the label paper. I was not about to tape wax or freezer paper to another page and run it through my printer. I know my printer will eat that! 😱
Thanks for watching! 🙂