I can’t stop staring at my new Wood Photo Transfer display! Not only is my little girl so adorable in this picture, but I just love how the project turned out. I had been seeing these wooden photo displays with images on them and knew that I wanted to make my own. I received a package from Plaid the other day and in it was Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium. It worked out great to transfer a photo onto wood. This diy version will render an “aged” look to the the final project. I think it looks “vintage” and I love how the wood texture shows up on the image itself.
Want to know how to make your own?
Here is what you will need:
Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium (available at Michael’s)
Printed Photo about the size of your plaque (must be printed on regular white paper- not photo paper)
Wooden Plaque (I found mine at Walmart- Plaid brand)
paint (if you want it painted- I suggest painting after the transfer if you do)
Mod Podge ( Matte or Glossy to protect the photo after transfer)
Wax Paper (to protect surface when using Mod Podge Photo Transfer)
Pinking Sheers- optional (if you want an edge like mine)
Foam Brush
Sponge
You’ll want to prepare the wood plaque first by sanding a little. Paint after the transfer if you are painting because any photo transfer medium will ruin your paint job. Then your ready for the photo. Place the photo on a piece of wax paper or foil face up. The finished project will be flipped- so keep this in mind when printing your photo off.
Apply a thick coat of the Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium to the photo. Make sure that you don’t see the photo at all. It should be completely white at this point.
Lay the photo face down onto the wood. Smooth it out and get any air bubble out. Once it is on… leave it alone for 24 hours.
Once 24 hours are up you can start taking off the top layer of paper by wetting a sponge and wiping the paper until it is wet. Wait about 2 minutes to make sure it’s soaked through and then start wiping off the paper to reveal your photo. Be very careful because too much wiping can ruin the picture. You can seal your picture with a coat of Mod Podge once it is dry.
I am SO pleased with this Wood Photo Transfer and the Mod Podge photo transfer medium. I am already thinking of other items that I can transfer photos onto!
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HOLY COW! this is simply awesome!
Thanks so much, Lisa!
Oh so cute!
THanks so much, Stephanie!
LOVE it!
THanks, Alexis!
SO cute! I love all of those balloons – bright and colorful!
Adorable! Did you have to use a laser printer or does this work with ink jet? Thanks
Hi Carrie! It’s just a regular ole ink jet printer! Thanks!
what kind of printer? injet or laser? alot of these work with only laser prints. It would make this even greater if it actually would work with a regular injet printer. Im hoping u tell me it will! lol thanks
Hi Wilma! This was an ink jet print. It worked out great.
HI. i want to ask a question.
wouldnt your photo look just as good as good if you just glued the back down and modge podge over it because your final project looks like a glued down photo. is that the look that you are going for?
Sorry if this was already answered privately as I didn’t see a response here. I’m not the Rachel so she may have a different response but I thought I would offer my take. Reason being is years ago when I first started learning about and then making tranfers I wondered the same thing lol! After I actually made a few I definitely saw reasons for making transfers, artistically and just aesthetically. Basically, a transfer actually allows the image to “become one” with the substrate giving a different effect (especially in person) than just gluing or sewing (if you’re transferring to fabric) an image down. It’s more organic as though it were painted on so to speak. Also, as mentioned, it can in some cases provide a more vintage feel and look. I call it a dreamy quality. There are many ways to do transfers and the final look can vary depending on the process/product/substrate. I hope this helps a bit. As I said, I could so relate to your question I just had to jump in!
Thanks for your input Shawna… I agree!
Great article, thanks.
Have you tried plakthat at all? They print your online creations directly on the wood, the prints come out amazing, full color, and the images show the wood grain thru still (wherever it’s white will come out transparent to show the light wood color). All in all I’m stoked on the two I’ve made so far, they’re looking great on my wall right now
Try it out here:
http://www.plakthat.com
Enjoy
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