*Note: wax paper may be used but may not ensure as clean of a transfer and may jam in your printer. Measure 8 ВЅ x 11вЂќ of the freezer paper and place into the printerвЂ™s paper feed tray, so that the image will print on the slick side of the freezer paper.

In order to get a transferable image, the image must be printed directly into the freezer paper. This can save you some money and allow you to practice without worrying about messing up an expensive piece of wood. Some stores may also have a bargain bin that you can choose from. You can pick up smooth pine wood from any local big box store. ItвЂ™s much easier to complete the transfer. I recommend using very smooth wood as you are learning this process. If you are transferring your image onto a piece of furniture that has stain or finish, additional sanding may be required to remove this extra layer. Sand with the grain of the wood in order to create a roughened surface for the ink to stick to. If using an isolated piece of wood (to create a sign or wall art), lighter colored wood is the best so the image shows up with the most clarity possible.

Since the ink from the image is what will be transferred, laser printed images cannot be used (they will not transfer in this manner, but can be used in Method 2 instead!) Step 2: Prep your transfer surface It is important to use freezer paper rather than wax paper in order to ensure the best transfer of your image.

Inkjet printer and desired printable image.

Freezer paper (Amazon link)- Make sure you get FREEZER paper.

If you have detailed photos such as family portraits or landscape photos you are trying to transfer, this is the method for you! Please note that if you cannot print using an Inkjet printer, you will need to use Method 2 instead! Step 1: Gather materials As you will be printing your image to transfer directly, this method is not ideal for images larger than 8 ВЅвЂќ x 11вЂќ.

This method is quick and efficient, and is best used for small images with a great amount of detail. Method 1: Transfer of Inkjet Photo to Wood In the sections below, we will showcase two distinct methods one is for the direct transfer of inkjet printed photos, and the other is for pencil tracing with the intention of painting afterwards. In fact, perhaps you can take your hobby a step further and make some money yourself by selling signs or by at least making some Christmas and birthday gifts for others.ДЄs with many DIY projects, there are a multitude of different methods, tips, and tricks for image transfers onto wood. Plus, you get to tell visitors to you home вЂњI made that!вЂќ when someone compliments your piece. In addition, making your own signs can save you money as well. Surprisingly, it doesnвЂ™t take a bunch of fancy and expensive tools to make some great looking signs to that you can be proud to hang in your home. You may have assumed that you donвЂ™t have the necessary tools to ever make something like the items you see at these craft shows. You can find a wide range of signs from weathered looking logos to beach signs to signs for a man cave. One of the most popular items for sale at craft fairs or shows are wooden signs.

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