Hear are my DIY pallet picture frames and I will show you step by step how to do this at Home on the kitchen bench.
Purchase some Mod Podge photo transfer from your local crafts shop, and also matte Finish photo varnish to protect the image.
FIRST I printed my images from a laser inkjet printer onto normal white A4 paper. Making sure the image is switched to mirror
Then I made my pallet picture frame but you can just use any types of wood.
I then used a foam brush to apply the mod podge onto the face of the image and then pasted it onto the frame, gently rubbing all corners and Center.
Wait 24 hours, apply a wet/damp cloth to paper like a kids tattoo on the arm and once i can see the image appear I gently use my thumb in a rotation technique to peel away the paper to reveal the image.
Taking my time, I have peeled away all the paper. I am left with a layer of white fog like appears which is a pain because it’s sometimes hard to remove without tearing up the image.
Once I give it a few wipes from a cloth I apply the matt finish Varnish. And the finish is what you see. I’m basically glueing the image from the paper and then removing the paper from the back of it.
I then find different ways to give the frame a rustic look with stains, burning, and also giving the edges of the image light sand for that rustic look.
@Jason
They look Awesome 🙂
I've tryed this transfer technique several times before, but never using the mod podge. Using standard PVA I get to the point of the "I am left with a layer of white fog like appears which is a pain" But never end up with a finish as clear as this. Do you think there is a product similar to the mod podge that may accomplish this finish more readily available, my local craft store do not stock it.
Could I perhaps use some type of Varnish from a Hardware store?
@MitchellM Appreciate the questions and it’s a common one.
Firstly you are correct, it’s hard finding mod podge as only certain craft shops stock them, and it’s around $24 to buy so if there is an alternative cheaper option I’m all for it, when I have time I’ll be glad too suss out the PVA option but I have also read to seal the finish you can also use the pva instead of the mod podge varnish. I have just purchased the mod podge off eBay which was a lot easier than wasting time looking in shops.
Also if you are getting a bottle, do make sure you get image transfer to fabric, trust me on this. I’ll post a photo in comments.
with the white fog that is left at the end, This also happens to me with using the mod podge. This is where the practice comes in, I let it all dry, then wipe the damp cloth over the image and lightly keep working your finger around to graze that top layer of paper still on there, repeat this a few times to a point you are ready and then after the last wipe I quickly brush on the finish mod podge matte varnish finish
• now some times it may appear when it’s all set slightly but that’s just the rustic affect you have no control over
Keep an eye out for the October issue of Australia’s Handyman Magazine as I have featured a step by step instructions on just this
here is my resent transfer.
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Does it work out the same with a laser printer with toner or an inkjet with ink?9 time out of 10 it ends up with lots of pieces missing what am I doing wrong?
Hi @Krish,
Let me tag @LePallet for you so he is alerted to your post. I'm sure Rylie would be happy to help. However, you might just want to clarify first what you mean by "lots of pieces missing"?
Let me also extend a very warm welcome to the Workshop community. Many thanks for joining us. I trust you will receive lots of help and inspiration for your projects from our clever and creative community. Feel free to post whenever you need a hand or have something new to share.
Thanks,
Jason
I @Krish that does sound unusual to me as that’s never happened. I have always followed the right instructions and worked every time.
i can’t use the printer I have at home Which is an ink jet so I go to my local printing store and get them to print my photo on regular paper which cost like 30c. They use laser printer.
so did you print from an inkjet printer, photo looks fine, you put the paste on, let it dry and the next day when you have gone to peel the paper away it didn’t work ?
@Krish if you head over to my Facebook or Instagram page I have recently put up a video on how I do the transfer
i hope this helps and please do share the finished product
That's brilliant! Can you point me to more information as to how it is done?
@Bundaboy ,
here is a link that explains a couple of different ways
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=397&v=xHOWUR8vTvo
@Bundaboy
Not sure if you missed it, but @LePallet shared some how-to directions in the first reply to his post. I'm sure he would also be happy to answer any questions you might have if any of the steps are unclear. Just let us know.
I am wondering if the problem is that inkjets use water-soluble ink, so the ink may be washing away in some sections.
Although what LePallet is doing is far more artistic and impressive, I have used a similar technique to create & repair printed labels for electronic equipment (eg Bass, Treble, Volume.. that sort of thing). I was able to use an inkjet there, if careful in the removal stage, because the paper with printed image down (wording, not reversed) was stuck directly to sticky backed, clear-film sheets ( as you might use for permanently protecting exercise books), with the backing sheet removed.
The paper as was then carefully washed/pushed away using the same technique described by LePallet. The glue would hold the ink in place and the clear film could then be applied to the equipment front or back, where the labeling was needed. But the results are more industrial and not as exciting as what LePallet is doing here. (I mention it in case anyone needs to create or replace a label.)
I have an interest in doing this and have also heard about just using a bubble jet you use a clear acetate sheet scuffed using the finest wet and dry then smeared with a light oil and then print it with your ordinary inkjet and then using your coating of mod podge and applying the photo on to the glue and then carefully removing the clear acetate and because of the fine layer of oil the ink does not stick to the acetate but it then sticks to your glue. Haven't tried it yet but have seen some good work done using this technique
Errol
Great to see you join in the discussion and make your first post about being a member for so long @Errol1951! Looking forward to reading more about your own projects and plans. Please don't hesitate to post anytime you need a hand or have something to share. And please let me know if you ever need assistance getting the most from the site.
@TedBear do you have any photos of your labels. Sounds very interesting 😊
What is the finished product? Is the acetate put into a frame or something?
im kinda confused. You put oil on the acetate, put it through the printer, the ink doesn’t stick to... what?
and are you calling mod podge glue or is there glue used too?
You put a very thin smear of oil and the printers ink goes on to it because it is sprayed on but doesn't stick so when you put it on to your wood which is coated with your adhesive of either modpodge that is a craft adhesive that is usually used for this which can be found on ebay or even a varnish that is still wet and the ink is easily transferred on to the wood as you carefully remove the acetate allow it to dry then overcoat with a clear finish youtube has lots of information good luck
Sorry about the delay in replying.... unfortunately my answer is no, I don't have any photos to share.
The process was done many years ago when I was an electronics communications technician. Some of my work was in remote locations, so one had to be innovative because some items weren't readily available, but "the show" had to go on. Also at hobby level, I sometimes made my own HIFi gear to my own specifications, so needed to make custom labels, rather than just use amateurish looking stick-on labels.
Now retired from that, so I haven't needed to do it recently.
How do I do this how do I do this
Thanks for joining in the discussion @Vernon2541.
If you go to page one of this discussion - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Whole-of-House/Photos-transferred-to-wood/td-p/16856 - you will find the always-resourceful @LePallet has shared directions for transferring your own photos to wood like he has done. Please have a read and let us know if you have any specific questions.
Wow that’s amazing how is it done?
Hi @Sunrise.
If you go to the first page of the discussion - https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Whole-of-House/Photos-transferred-to-wood/td-p/16856 - you will find halfway down the page @LePallet shows us how to transfer the photos onto the wood as he has done.
If you need further information on the process, please let me know.
Mitchell
@MitchellMc you can always buy things like this online, via, spotlight and a few other websites, but Bunnings also sell it, check out this link. https://www.bunnings.com.au/mod-podge-236ml-matte-waterbase-sealer_p0084485
Hope this helps
This Old Gal
Hi @Old-gal24.
Thanks for the tip! I'm not sure how new Mod Podge is as a brand in Bunnings, I'm pretty sure when I joined the discussion over a year and a half ago we didn't stock it. It's great to see it on the shelves, I'll have to pick some up soon.
Thanks again,
@MitchellMc I have seen it in Bunnings for a while now. I have an adult daughter with special needs and she loves to come to Bunnings with me as long as we go to the craft section, that's where I spotted it first. 🙂
Cheers
This old gal
