Probably, in every house where attention is paid to the interior, there are paintings or their modern counterpart - photographs. Even in most offices and offices there are paintings. Most often, these are amateur works, which depict a landscape, and you will not surprise anyone with such a design of the room. Today I want to invite you to consider interesting works of the artist, thanks to which you can bring a fresh touch to your interior.
With today's tutorial, you will learn how to transfer an image from a photo to a whiteboard. The author offers us urban scenes from the beginning of the last century, but you can use this image transfer method for any photographs.
Such works look great among modern surroundings.
For work we need:
- board;
- photo;
- laser printer;
- fine sandpaper;
- PVA glue;
- acrylic lacquer;
- sponge;
- warm water;
- acrylic paint.
The photo below shows a step-by-step and affordable way for everyone to transfer any image to a wooden surface.
1. Increase to right size selected photo, and then print it on laser printer so that the reverse image is obtained.
2. The board on which the image will be is skinned with fine sandpaper or, if possible, we grind with a machine (the surface of the board should be smooth).
3. We cover the surface of the board with PVA glue (its use gives the most good result) or acrylic varnish.
4. Gently place our printout face down, smooth the surface with a sponge, expelling air bubbles and trying not to crease (the procedure is similar to wallpapering).
5. Leave the image to dry (it will take about 12 hours).
6. With warm water and a sponge, carefully remove the paper from the board. If the paper is not removed with a sponge, it can be rolled up with your fingers - the pattern will not be damaged. Remove absolutely all paper from the image.
7. When the image dries from moisture, cover it with acrylic varnish.
8. We are waiting for the varnish to dry.
9. The image can be left as it is, or you can age it with acrylic paint. You can stamp an image with different colors - in this case, one color is superimposed on another. In order for the colors not to mix, intermediate drying is necessary. The protruding parts of the image are carefully processed with fine sandpaper.
As you can see, this method of transferring an image to a wooden surface is simple and accessible to anyone who wants to create a unique and original work of art. Through imagination and use acrylic paints you can create not only a series of urban scenes and portraits in retro style, but also interesting still lifes. Such an image can be not only a wonderful decoration for your home, but also an extraordinary gift to friends and relatives on the occasion of a solemn event. Try it, you will surely succeed!
It’s nice to turn ordinary things “like everyone else”, with a little effort, into your own, cozy, personalized. Good way- decorate them with an original pattern. And even if you consistently skipped art lessons at school, and you draw a little worse than a fifth grader, it doesn’t matter. This simple method will allow at least all the textiles and wooden surfaces in the house to be decorated with funny drawings. And please your friends with original gifts.
The authors of a resource popular among designers shutterstock offer to try simple technology home printing. It is available to every owner. laser printer. Or someone who is not too lazy to go to the nearest copy center and print the desired drawing. This method will allow you to easily transfer the image to a fabric or wooden surface.
You will need:
Acetone (or a nail polish remover based on it);
Cotton pads;
Plastic card;
Scotch;
Ruler;
T-shirt/fabric/wooden surface on which the pattern will be transferred;
desired image.
Step 1: print the picture on laser printer in a mirror version. An inkjet printer is a bad helper in this matter, because. does not guarantee even distribution of ink, which will be displayed on the final result. The darker the original image, the better.
Step 2: put down the sheet face down on a fabric or wood surface. It is advisable to fix it on one side with tape so that the picture does not “leave”. Soak a cotton pad or brush in acetone and carefully wipe the back of the pattern so that the paper becomes wet.
Step 3: take plastic card and using it like a scraper, go through the entire reverse side drawing. It's like you're rubbing it. First from bottom to top, then from top to bottom, repeat several times. Press the "scraper" lightly so as not to tear the print. The main rule is that all this time the paper with the image should be wet with acetone. This will help the pattern to adhere to the fabric or wood.
Step 4: gently pull the edge of the sheet with the image and evaluate how the “printing” process goes. When the drawing is completely transferred, remove the paper.
I was translating an image printed on a conventional laser printer. In the future, I'm thinking of looking for an inkjet printer for printing color images. Don't forget to flip the image horizontally. Well, I also made a small tonal correction in the bright side.
The surface onto which the image is to be transferred must be smooth. I used 120 grit sandpaper.
Main element technological process- gel medium. When I found a needlework shop in my city and asked the seller to give me a medium gel, he asked me a question that baffled me: "What do you like?". "Well, it's just written on the Internet - gel medium. Let me translate the pictures." Then it was the seller's turn to be surprised. It turned out that the translation of pictures is only by-effect, which the seller has not heard of before, but in general the gel is used for various effects "under glass" and "with rhinestones". From the whole set of gels, I chose a transparent glossy acrylic medium. It turned out he was not mistaken. The gel itself is similar to sour cream. And consistency, and color, and the same opaque.
We glue the sheet with the image and drive out the bubbles with a roller.
The idea of the method is that upper layer paper bearing the image is pasted into the medium ( liquid glass). After complete solidification (we left the blanks to dry overnight), you only need to remove the layer of paper. To do this, the paper is soaked and rolled with your fingers. I used the rough side of the dishwashing sponge. Here it is necessary not to overdo it and not damage the image itself. But this is not a particular problem, the image is quite stable.
We have done many paper removal experiments. The sponge showed itself with the best side. But when the paper was rolled up with fingers, a small paper pile remained, which rose when the varnish was applied.
After removing the paper, only the printer's ink remains, glued into the liquid glass. At the same time, after drying, the gel became transparent and the structure of the tree is clearly visible.
I must say that the technology is quite effective. The whole process takes two evenings. The image is translated clearly, not blurry. One jar of gel with a volume of 125 ml and a cost of 480 rubles was enough for 9 sheets of A4. The only inconvenience is that the image may be damaged when the paper is removed.
It remains only to cut off the excess.
Now, owning the technology, you can think about its application. For example, jewelry boxes or original labeling of products.
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Elements in the interior made of wood make it more elegant and attractive. This decor can be done by hand. by the most simple option there will be a wooden board with a pattern that is applied to the surface in accordance with a certain technique. To make the product correctly and beautifully, you need to know exactly how to transfer the pattern to the tree in several ways.
How to decorate a tree with a drawing
There are several techniques in which a pattern can be projected onto a wooden surface. In each situation, you should know exactly how to transfer the drawing to the tree:
- Burning with a special device. The drawing is clear and embossed. The contours are noticeably limited, you can create the effect of a shadow or shadow transition.
- Decoupage is the most popular and simple technique creating a drawing. As a result, the image can turn out to be color or black and white, the drawing can be of any complexity.
- Wood carving requires a sketch, which is projected onto the surface in several ways: using carbon paper, redrawing, embossing with sharp tools.
You can partially combine several techniques in one work. This is possible, provided that the person has artistic talent, which will help to abstractly present the result of the work.
Wood surface preparation
Before transferring the drawing to the tree at home, it is worth preparing the surface correctly. Both the process of work and the result depend on the quality of the wooden base. The service life is also directly determined by the quality of the preparation of the tree.
Preparation wooden surface:
- Choose right tree. It is best to work with pressed sheets of plywood, chipboard and other analogues, but also natural material quite suitable.
- Decide on the parameters and shape of the wooden base. Immediately get rid of excess parts, sand the edges.
- The surface itself should be smooth and even. For this you should use grinder, A hard-to-reach places process with sandpaper or a file.
- Only then is a sketch of the image itself prepared for transfer.
Thus, the preparation consists of three simple steps that even a child can do.
on wood
In order for the burning procedure to be carried out quickly and efficiently, it is necessary that the pattern on the surface of the wood be as accurate and of high quality as possible. To transfer the image to the surface, several methods are used. The most popular option is transfer by carbon copy.
How to transfer a drawing to a tree for burning using a carbon paper:
- You need to take a sheet of paper. It is advisable to use paper that has been used more than once.
- Lay the carbon paper with the ink side against the wooden surface. Lay out a sheet with a pattern on top and secure the structure with tape or electrical tape.
- Trace the lines with a graphite pencil. You need to work carefully, limiting the interaction of hands with paper as much as possible.
- After completing the stroke of the lines, remove the layers of paper. The drawing for burning is ready.
This method is very reliable, but requires special care in execution. During the translation process, traces of carbon paper may remain, which are almost impossible to clean from the surface of the tree.
Drawing without carbon paper
In order to learn how to transfer a drawing to a tree without carbon paper, you can use several methods. Each differs in a set of tools and materials, but is simple in terms of implementation.
Image transfer methods:
- Graphite print. Take a simple pencil with a soft core and trace the outlines of the drawing on paper. Rotate the image to the wooden base and quickly press without shifting. In order for the graphite to be imprinted with high quality, it is possible to draw a hard roller or a plastic strip over the paper.
- Thermal transfer. First you need to select an image taken on the right instrument. With the help of thermal exposure, a photocopy or printout made on a powder printer is printed. Attach the back side to the wooden base and heat the paper with an iron.
- Reprinted with white spirit. The picture must be printed on a laser printer or copier. Attach the sheet with a pattern to the tree and wipe it with white spirit. On a cotton pad, it is worth applying a little means so that the paper does not become limp.
There are other options, but the implementation principle is much more complicated and requires more time and money.
Preparing wood for carving
To form an image on a board or plywood, you need to know just a few basic rules. If the work is done incorrectly, the carving process can become much more complicated.
How to transfer a drawing to a tree for carving in order to comply with all the rules:
- Draw a grid on the surface of transparent paper. The size of the cage will depend on the required size of the pattern.
- If you need to create an ornament, then put part of the image on tracing paper and fold the sheet in half. Circle the image on the second half of the tracing paper with a pencil.
- The symmetry of the pattern can be given through the use of carbon paper.
The method of transferring an ornament or image can be used from the options presented above. The main thing is to lay the sheet with the applied ornament so that the direction of the pattern coincides with the location of the fibers.
Decoupage technique - a simple option for transferring an image
Often, not only the manufacture interesting jewelry for an interior with an image on a tree, but also a more practical application of technology. Knowing how to transfer a drawing to a tree, you can restore old furniture, do wooden element design.
To implement such ideas, decoupage technique is used. The principle of such work is simple and does not require special skills, availability unusual materials or tools.
How to transfer a drawing to a tree using PVA glue using the simplest algorithm:
- The prepared surface must be coated with PVA glue. The layer should not be too thick. Strokes should be smooth and uniform.
- Lay the pattern on the surface of the tree and gently straighten the paper sheet. It is necessary to expel the air and position the edges of the cellulose base.
- From above, once again smear the image with a thin layer of PVA. Wait for everything to dry and duplicate the layer again.
Further processing is chosen according to the preferences of the "creator".
Additional finishing
After transferring the pattern to the tree and performing a secondary surface treatment, it is worth considering options for further surface treatment.
There are several options:
- Varnish.
- Paint.
- Prime.
- Leave the product untreated.
- Laminate.
Additional decoration includes the manufacture of stands, frames, pendants for finished product. Here you can show imagination and skills.
In this tutorial, I will show you 5 various ways wood prints. These are great methods to allow you to create custom designs such as signs, plaques, gifts, or simply brand your creations.
Step 1: Collect materials
Materials:
- pine board
- Liquitex gel medium
Step 2: Setting up
I tested 4 methods for transferring a drawing from paper to wood and one method using a technique. On each board, I used the same image, which had my logo with a large block of text, a picture and regular sized text, so for each type of application you will see how well the wood reacts with different options application.
All pictures were printed on my laser printer (not inkjet). I also mirrored the image so that it displays correctly on the tree.
Step 3: Method 1 - Acetone
The first method is to use acetone to transfer the toner to the wood. All you need is acetone, paper tissue, nitrile gloves to protect your hands, you can also use an old plastic card. When working with acetone, be careful and read the safety instructions.
I put the mirrored picture on the plywood and wrapped it around for a more secure fit. Then I dipped a tissue paper in acetone and applied it to the picture, pressing it firmly on top.
After several repetitions, the toner was transferred to the wood, and the paper lagged behind the wood.
Pros: very fast, decent image quality, clean process
Cons: Image quality is average, acetone is a strong chemical
Step 4: Method 2 - ironing
The next method is to use a regular iron. All you need to do is iron the paper. As in the previous step, I wrapped the paper around the piece of wood, and then ironed it, being careful not to move the sheet relative to the wood. I tried to put a lot of pressure on the iron, and put the iron on high temperature but I don't think the temperature was high enough.
The picture came out so-so, and it seems to me that this was due to the fact that the iron did not heat the paper to a sufficient temperature. I heard that using wax paper can improve the situation, and some craftsmen transfer the image using a soldering iron with a special tip for branding.
Pros: the cheapest method, done fairly quickly
Cons: poor image quality, the possibility of burning yourself, charring wood or paper
Step 5: Method 3 - Polyurethane Lacquer
The third method is based on the use of polyurethane on water based. I used Polycrylic (this is just the name of the manufacturing company, so you can buy any analogue). You need varnish, an acid brush, a hard toothbrush, and water.
I applied the polycrylic with a small brush, trying to create a thin film that was wet but not puddle. Then I pressed the paper directly onto the wet polycrilic and pressed the paper from the center outwards, removing any air trapped under the paper, and then moved the piece of wood to the side, where it dried for about an hour.
After the blank was dry, I moistened it with water, and then peeled as much paper as I could remove with my hands. Next, I took a toothbrush and brushed it gently over the surface until all the remaining paper was scraped off.
The quality turned out to be excellent! Everything except a small defect on the letter "F" looked very good. I was really surprised by this way of printing on wood.
Pros: excellent image quality, safe water-based coating
Cons: Removing paper is messy, takes an hour to dry
Step 6: Method 4 - Liquitex Gel Thinner
The fourth method was the gel solvent. I used Liquitex gloss, a foam brush, an old plastic card, a toothbrush and water.
The process is similar to the one that used varnish, the only difference is that we have a gel in our hands, not a liquid. It is better to work with the gel with foam, because the brush leaves a lot of tubercles and stripes.
I pressed the picture into the gel and removed the air that got under the paper, first with my fingers, and then plastic card. Then I left the blank to dry for 90 minutes, and then scraped off the paper with a toothbrush.
This option also looked great, but there were a few pieces of paper left on the tree that could not be scraped off with a brush.
Pros: excellent image quality, safe water-based gel
Cons: it is more difficult to remove polycryl, the surface becomes rough, it takes a long time to dry
Step 7: Method 5 - CNC Laser
So, now let's try the technological method. I had access to a Full Spectrum Laser Hobby 20x12 device and used it to render the same image. Setting up the device is very simple.
Image quality, as expected, was good. The only problem area was the photograph, which proved difficult for the laser to copy. But the text and logo, completely black in the photo, look great.
Pros: excellent text and logo detail, set up and the machine will do everything for you
Cons: Expensive to buy, hard to find to rent, doesn't do well with photography
Step 8: Applying the Finish Coat and Final Opinion
I decided to put on finished work lacquer to see how to change appearance products and this procedure slightly changed my opinion about each of the methods I tested.
The acetone got very dark after varnishing and I liked the final look much more, so I place this result higher than the gel sample.
The option with an iron ... remained of poor quality.
Polycrilic darkened even more and began to look even better. This is a definite favorite in my ranking.
The gel also darkened, but the surface of the wood did not even out, and the pieces of paper that I could not remove were sticking out noticeably. To achieve a result similar to polycrylic, I had to spend a lot more time.
Option on laser CNC almost did not darken, but became a little more like a scorched tree, the detailing was still excellent.
