Average Joes Quick Tips - How To Transfer An Image To Wood - Laser vs InkJet
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- There are a few different methods to transfer printed images onto wood but what printing method works best? Laser printer or an Ink Jet printer? Let's find out!
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I use a different method of transfer from my inkjet to the wood. I start off by printing the image to a thin sheet of plastic (I have some acetone sheets) but I think a plastic A4 wallet would work, then I just get a cloth and rub on the back, as the plastic is not pours it transfers to the wood and you can re-use the sheet to print on again.
Label paper with the labels removed is better. Print on the shiny side, and you can re-use it.
Thank you!! I've been playing around with this transfer method for a while with Inkjet - which people insist is possible. No matter what I do I keep getting the same result that you did. So glad to finally just see a comparison that shows the difference!
I've always had a problem getting all the pulp off with water and not destroy the image. I have an ink jet. never thought of trying a laser. Now I'm going to! Thanks for the ideas! great video as always!
In my own hunt, I found that laser works best for sharper image on less porous materials (wood, some metals, rock, concrete) and ink jet works best for sharper image on more porous materials (woven natural fibers such as fabrics of cotton, bamboo, hemp). Mod Podge is relatively inexpensive to buy, but some may want make their own if they are transferring multiple images. Too many recipes to name here, just hunt for your own. There are so many variables (quality of paper, quality of ink, quality of printer, etc.) to take into account though with transferring images, and one just needs to "play" a while to find what suits their needs best. Also, some printers have inks that are very compatible with transferring images, while others are a total failure (painfully expensive endeavor, do NOT rely on the salesperson). And yes, you need to pay special attention to the type of paper you are using, as some come with a "microscopic coating" on each sheet that resists static electricity, but this may interfere with ability to transfer the image. A friend of mine took the cheaper route for their transfer projects. They emailed images to multiple different independent printing houses with the request that the printer detail their printer, ink, and paper, and also use her ideas for the various runs as well where possible. Sure, she paid to have small runs of prints made to experiment with, but she did not buy the printer, paper, and ink herself. Wish I would have done that!
Thank you - you are the first one to mention that the paper shape you cut out remains noticeable! I thought I was doing something wrong!
+jsidiropoulou Thanks! I had the same problem. I just presumed it only transferred the ink. Glad you found it helpful 😊
I also ordered the laser printer because of you. lol Just black and white but it's a start - Thank you again!
I upgraded to a laser printer recently too. They are much better quality and work out cheaper for ink too :)
Thank you very much for doing the comparison between the laser and the inkjet printer images. I am new to working in wood and was dismayed that so many sites said that I could only use a inkjet, when I've only had laser printers for years! I'll post an image of the work when I'm finished, but thanks again!
Glad you found it helpful! I couldnt find a comparison anywhere when searching online. :)
Good video. This technique on a wood project I was doing. I wanted to put a “brand” on the piece. The piece was stained but didn’t have polyurethane coating yet. I tried the heat transfer method that I saw on other videos but that didn’t produce good results. Mod Podge worked best, it gave the brightest transfer.
+Ralph B. Thanks Ralph! Glad you found it helpful 😊 Mod Podge is the clearest transfer Ive been able to get. It does add some thickness to the piece but with a decent finish over the top its fine. The heat transfer method can look great when you want an old looking rustic finish I think 👍
awesome Joe,I have to do a carving with two large images underneath using this technique over the next week!
Nice result I have done it on grease proof paper in a lazer and a hot iron , and also sticky label paper with the stickers removed on ink jet.
It was great to see the comparison between the Laser and the Inkjet printers. I tried a photo paper, thinking the shiny surface would make the print stick better...It didn't. It was a complete disaster. I read that you should use the thinnest paper possible, and from experience, that is true.
Thanks David! Glad you found it helpful :) I havent tried thinner paper than regular printer paper, I will have to give it a try
Cool to see the side by side comparasion
Try the Steve Ramsey method of inkjet transfer using a a label sheet (labels removed). It comes out pretty well, AND you don't have to wait overnight for that HodgePodge stuff to dry either. Print image - apply - finish.
Good job, helped make up my mind
Thank you Joe. I did not realize that this could be so easy. I will give it try. Thanks for your video
If you were making a rustic piece the inkjet method would work perfectly. Thanks for the quick tip.
Thank you so much 🙏
Cheers 😊
U should really try to use grease proof paper run it through your printer and then lay it down on the wood and and rub it in with out moving the paper and then take of and its really good and easy to do
Thanks Inness
Great comparison, Joe! I had no idea that mod podg image transfer stuff even existed. Pretty cool!
Great job on the video Joe, and thank you for the tip. I'll be giving that a try.
Nice demonstration Joe!
Great way to approach a transfer Joe - There is certainly a big difference between these two printers.
Great vid! I like that we get to see the comparison
Nice comparison Joe. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Joe i like your new channel Average Joes Quick Tips it is very good looking forward to the next one.
Thanks for sharing.
Pete
O yes i forgot about that anyway keep them coming they are good tips
came out well. not heard of that product before. cheers
nice demo, from me down the rd, well done joe
Awesome tip, thanks Joe.
That's good to know, Joe. Thanks.
Thank for the tip, very useful information.
1. Great video, thanks! 2. For some reason while watching it I felt strong vibes from Snatch movie. Where are you from, mate?
Good tip Joe! An interesting product, might have a go at some point!
I remember tyhe first video I watched about you (play button ) you did this on it :D awesome video once again
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Freakin awesome tip Joe! That product is great!
Can we know which type of paper is best to transfer image on to wood
Standard printer paper is the best to use
Not to shabby
Thanks a lot
+Sabah Hussain Thanks mate! Glad you found it helpful 😊
Cheers Joe, hey try laser print and acetone.
Hi Joe, you can use a small amount of Modge Podge, and use an iron to dry it, for a quick finish.
Cheers.... Stevie
Well done
Inkjet ink is water soluble. I will try this trick!
What kind of paper did you use?
Nice One Mate it worked out Great. A very good tutorial video Mate. Nice to see you back in the shop. How is the sign I did for you is it still in one piece lolol Take care Buddy and thank you for sharing.....
cool joe! thanks for the tip man! i have to get some of that stuff. glad i have a laser printer..;)
***** yea a laser printer is a lot better..as u shown us in ur video.
Good tip, laser the way to go looks like to me
Joe, Did you ever buy a color laser printer?? if you did, do you have any recommendation?
I ended up buying the Samsung C430W colour laser printer. Its the only one of Ive used so dont have anything to compare it to but its works great for me and the price isnt too bad either.
I've seen it done with PVA glue... Next test, does it work with wood glue?!!
Hey Joe I enjoyed your video on image transfer’ have you made any more since? Also where are you from? 👀
Hi Bernadette, really glad you enjoyed the video. Ive made a lot more videos since this one. Check them out if youd like 😊 Im from Wolverhampton, UK
Pew Pew Laser. PEEWWWWWW!
+Josh Anderson Haha 😂
There are much better ways to do this using the smooth side of label paper, meaning you don't need to do the scraping away part.
I find the smooth side of the label tends to end up blotchy and very easy to smudge when applying
@@AverageJoesJoinery Not if using laser, but yes using inkjet. You then use a transfer media (like mod podge) to transfer the image. See Crafsman's video on it.
Thats why I used mod podge in this video…
@@AverageJoesJoinery Yep, so like I say you don't get the smudging if you use laser on the shiny side of the paper.
Just three tips about the transfer - dielna.prakticky.sk/2015/01/27/vyrobte-si-zrkadlo-ake-v-obchode-nekupite/
1 - use thick paper for printing
2 - white PVA glue does the same trick
3 - thin varnish overspray will make the graphics pop
N.B. white PVA glue does NOT do the same trick!
Hey my name is Lois I've been trying to do the same thing but it's not working jet ink they don't do that no more
+Louie Moreno Hi Lois, sorry but Im not sure what you mean. Ink jet printers are the most common printers you can buy. They’re available new and second hand. The inks are also available along with refills. Ive recently purchased a laser printer which give much better results
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It wont leave a white border. Printers don't have white ink.
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Hope that package gets to Casey in one piece...
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Wtf ...is mod podge????
It look like wood glue... or what it is
Its a transfer medium. I suppose it is similar to pva but it allow the paper to be removed revealing the image. I dont think pva would work the same. Ive never tried though
@@AverageJoesJoinery You can just use PVA mixed with water as a cheaper alternative to Mod Podge. It it essentially the same thing and garners the same results.