Photo Transfer on Wood

Photo transfer is a technique to transfer an image (most often an actual photo print) on a canvas, wood, MDF or clay to create personalised gifts. Today I am sharing a photo transfer project done on a piece of wood. When you transfer a photo on wood, it gives a vintage look to project due to the rough texture of the wood.

Project created for Our Idea Book By Dr. Neha Sanwalka Rungta 

Supplies:

• Piece of wood
• Photograph or a Picture printed using laser printer 
• Transfer mediums/glue such as: Gel Medium or Mod-Podge or Mod-Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Sand Paper

Steps to create:

• Sand the paper with sand paper to get ride of any prominent edges. 
• Apply an even coat of Gel Medium or Mod-Podge on the wood.
• Place your photograph, face down on the wood and press it lightly with a cloth to remove any creases.
• Keep it aside to dry for 24 hours. 
• Once dry, spray water on the image and light rub with fingers to peel of the paper to reveal a beautiful photo transferred project. (Tip: spray water on one part of the image and work on one part of the image at a time).

(PS. This article was 1st published in the June 2017 issue of "Our Idea Book" Magazine)

Creating Home Decor using Photo Transfer Techniques

Photo transfer is a technique to transfer an image (most often an actual photo print) on a canvas, wood, MDF or clay to create personalised gifts. Today I am sharing a home décor project created using pattern paper and photo transfer techniques.

Photo Transfer done by: Dr. Neha Sanwalka Rungta of Crafty Flirtations & Flowers crafted by Forum Shah of The Craft Studio 

Supplies:

• Flat Back Canvas
• Papericious Incredible India Paper Pack
• Transfer mediums/glue such as: Gel Medium or Mod-Podge or Mod-Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Handmade flowers or mulberry flowers for embellishment
• Ranger Distress Ink - Aged Mahogany & Vintage Photo

Steps to create:

• Clean the canvas with a piece of soft cloth to make sure that the canvas is free of any dust particle.
• Apply an even coat of Gel Medium or Mod-Podge on the canvas.
• Place your pattern paper, face down on the canvas and press it lightly with a cloth to remove any creases.
• Keep it aside to dry for 24 hours. 
• Once dry, spray water on the image and light rub with fingers to peel of the paper to reveal a beautiful photo transferred project. (Tip: spray water on one part of the image and work on one part of the image at a time).
• Leave it aside to dry for a few hours. Distress (Colour) the edge with Distress Inks and embellish using handmade or mulberry flowers. 

(PS. This article was 1st published in the June 2017 issue of "Our Idea Book" Magazine)