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How To Create a Wooden Photo

(#TBCCrafters)

I love finding new ways to decorate, and especially with ideas that have  a more natural look.  I saw something like this on YouTube, and thought it would be fun to try.  I used my regular HP Printer (which is ink), and found out that it is actually better to use a laser printer for this project.  It seems to be able to have the photo transfer a little better, and be a bit more detailed on the finished project.  I kind of liked my distressed look though, but just wanted to put that out there for those that want more detail.

I figured that this could be a great thing for my husband’s sound room in his garage.  Being able to have a picture of our son, enjoying himself on the quad, is always fun to see.  This would also be great to do with a family photo, and give it to grandparents for a gift, etc.  Any way you “transfer it”, it will turn out to be something that someone will love, I’m sure!

I hope you like it!! Have a blessed day, and please be sure to comment on, and share this #TBCCrafters craft on your social media channels – thanks!!

How To Create a Wooden Photo

Materials/Tools Used:

• Laser-Printed Black & White Photo
• Printer Paper
• Piece of Wood
• Gel Medium
• Mod Podge
• Water/Rag
• & Time!

Instructions:

I started by printing out a black & white photo for the project.  I later found out that using a laser print works better, and you don’t lose as much of the ink (idea kept for the future 🙂 ).

Then, I applied the gloss gel medium to the piece of wood that I was going to use.  Be sure to cut the wood to match the size of the photo that you are printing, unless you want a border around the edge – then just cut appropriately.

Now, I turned the ink side of the photo toward the wood, and secured it on the top of the wood, being sure to remove any bubbles, and flattening the whole thing out evenly.

Then, I left it to sit overnight, and fully dry.

Once the piece was dry, I used a wet towel to fully moisten the paper.  This allows for the paper itself to be removed from the wood.  Using the inkjet, as I did, if you rub too hard, the ink does come off, so be careful.  As I’ve heard, using a laser printer, makes the photo stay even better, and helps it to have a much glossier appearance.

Next, I covered the photo with some Mod Podge, to finish it up.  I’m using the gloss style, but you are welcome to use flat, or whatever you wish.  This will help to seal the ink and bring a finished “look” to your piece.

Now, you can just display it wherever you wish.  I can’t wait to try this again with the laser print, and see how much better it can turn out!

Hope you like it!  Please take a minute to leave me a comment and let me know what you would do different, or what you would add, etc.  Be sure to tweet, pin, share, etc. – thanks!!

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