Picture on a piece of wood.
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Pat
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I want to put a copy of a picture, printed off the computer, onto a piece of smooth wood. What are the gels and liquids used for this. In other words, how do you do it!
18 answers
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The hobby shop has all sorts of glues and techniques for this. Just read the instructions on the product and see which one meets your application.
Jeanette S
on Dec 02, 2013
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Thanks, I will try that!
Pat
on Dec 02, 2013
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I was thinking Mod Podge!
Erin@UpcycledUgly
on Dec 02, 2013
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I used Mod Podge with excellent results.
Rebecca B
on Dec 03, 2013
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Thanks Rebecca. I lost the instructions and it said to put gel down first before the print, etc.then the mod podge you mentioned. What kind of gel?
Pat
on Dec 03, 2013
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yes, I think you are right. THanks!
Pat
on Dec 03, 2013
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I use Mod Podge often to adhere paper to wood. It works beautifully.
Unfinishedwoodco
on Dec 04, 2013
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Thanks to all.
Pat
on Dec 04, 2013
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Mod Podge gets brushed on first while it's still wet put your image down and smooth it out to get the bubbles out, when it's dry put on more Mod Podge, when it's dry put another coat of Mod Podge. If it's going on a wall, you can stop there, if it's a surface of a table or something like that a couple more coats should do it.
Debbie Harris
on Dec 04, 2013
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Thank you.
Pat
on Dec 05, 2013
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You can use Matte Gel Medium available at art and craft stores. It is used on canvas for painting but it works well on wood. Go to www.youtube.com and type in something like "transfer photo on wood" and it will give you many videos showing how to do it.
Rebecca B
on Dec 07, 2013
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Thanks @rebecca b. that is what I was looking for....and a video!
Pat
on Dec 07, 2013
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The video was just what I needed! Thanks again............
Pat
on Dec 07, 2013
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Here is a different approach, and it's what I use the most. WATERSLIDE DECALS. You can find water slide decal paper on the internet. You will have to select from paper to be used with an inkjet printer or paper used with a laser printer. Most people have inkjet printers, but most copy centers use laser printers. Here is the thing, if you use your home inject printer, you will have to spray the paper with 2 coats of clear acrylic spray paint. I like Krylon Crystal Clear (Acrylic coating #1303) the best. Give one complete coat, leave dry for a couple of hours, then spray again. Leave dry overnight if possible. Have your surface ready to go. This works best on a smooth surface, but can be used on raw wood as well. Cut out your image. Unless you are covering a big area, cut around the image closely, like within an 1/8". Take a small shallow pan and fill with about 1" lukewarm water. put your decal in the water upside down (this will help some with curling...when the decal hits the water it will curl, but within 20-30 seconds begin to relax). Carefully slide the decal away from the paper. Place it on your piece and keep it all very wet, this will help you work it out and slide it around until you have the perfect placement. Once where you want it, take a paper towel or napkin and press/blot off all excess water. Use you fingers to make sure you are getting ever spec of water from under the decal so it bonds well with your surface once dry. Let sit for a few hours and give a sealer coat of Krylov clear in the finish of your choice (eggshell, gloss or matt). You do NOT have to reverse print using this technique. Waterslide decal paper also comes in a permanent bake on variety for things like mugs and decorative plates. The benefit of this transfer technique is getting an absolutely perfectly detailed and precise image. Best of luck!
Regina Towers
on Dec 13, 2015
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Here is an example...
Regina Towers
on Dec 13, 2015
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After sanding your wood and applying Gesso you can paint on it with Acrylics. I paint on wood all the time. You can also use Gesso on canvas. Can be bought at any craft store, Michaels has both. Have fun!
Pamrwilson
on Jan 15, 2016
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I just took a picture of such a piece that is in my bathroom. Unfortunately my I photo program is acting up and will not accept it. I do decoupage which is basically what you are talking about. Although as I understand it you just want to use a piece of printed paper, correct? First of all the printer you use must have stable ink. . . in other words you don't want the image to run if it gets wet. The project itself is simplicity itself. Just make sure the wood is smooth and clean. Put Elmers (diluted or not) onto either the back of the paper or on the wood. Carefully place the paper on the wood, moving it around till you get it centered properly. If necessary you can smooth the paper out with a brayer or a credit card. It is o.k. to leave as is or you can coat with either spray or canned water based polyurethane.
Emily
on Feb 21, 2016
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Here is a picture of what I mean. Eight of these wooden blocks are decoupaged. Although these are cut out, the application would be the same as if it was one sheet of paper. This is the end of a kitchen counter and these have been up many, many years. This is in a doorway so there has been much traffic. I probably did polyurethane them but the glue application would have been as I said above.
Emily
on Feb 21, 2016
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