Transfer Picture To Wood Tutorial
There’s a great photo tutorial on Pinterest about how to transfer a picture onto unfinished wood. It seemed too easy to be as awesome looking as it was, so I had to give it a try. Guess what?! It turned out great!
So after doing the project, I thought I would run through the instructions and give you a couple pointers that helped me!1. Cover an unfinished piece of wood with acrylic gel medium. This costs around $8-$10 if you don’t already own it. It is a useful crafting tool so it might be worth your investment.
2. Print your picture with an inkjet printer on normal paper to the correct size ahead of time. In this step you lay your paper picture face down on the layer of acrylic gel medium.
3. Firmly smooth out bubbles.Work from the middle outwards.
4. LET IT DRY OVERNIGHT. Really let it dry at least 12 hours.
5. Use a rag and lightly wet the surface. Basically, the acrylic medium pulls the ink off the paper and stains it on the wood. If you add too much water, it will take away too much of the stain. If you add too little, you won’t be able to do step 6. So add light layer by light layer of water.
6. Gently rub the wet paper off. This is kind of an art. Again, go slowly so you don’t take off more of the picture than you wish to.
7. Gently wipe the picture with your rag to clean off all remaining paper residue.
8. Cover it with mod podge. You can really use any favorite sealant.
9. Let it dry and then you’re done!
What a cute and fun project! I think it would make a really great gift, too! It’s customizable, personal, and easy to decorate with.
Mine just sits in my living room all adorable and I get a lot of compliments on it. Try it for yourself!If you liked this transfer picture to wood tutorial, check out another easy DIY gift idea, painted rocks!
I read a couple tutorials that say this technique will not work with an inkjet printer and since that is what I own I have never attempted it. Now that I see yours I’m trying it right away! Thanks!
It worked just fine for me! Good luck with yours!
How do you print the picture so it does not come out backwards? Would love to try this with a wedding picture
“Flip horizontally” in your document software (like word) or just drag the side axis across until it’s the right dimensions, but backward. You could also try this online tool, although I’ve never used it before so I can’t vouch for it. http://pinetools.com/flip-image
Good luck!
Melissa