If you want a detailed write up you can see it here: fixthisbuildthat.com/print-on-wood-5-ways-diy-image-transfer/ Also, all prints were mirror image from a laser printer and normal multipurpose copy paper. I do not own an inkjet printer anymore so couldn't test those methods.

@workshop_edits

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Brad - I tried the acetone method (same brand of acetone you have actually) on walnut veneer plywood for a project and was completely unsuccessful - the toner didn't bleed at all. Curious if you had any thoughts or if you tried it on various types of wood. Cheers!

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

+The Cutting Bored what kind of printer was it? Laser or ink jet, home or commercial?

@workshop_edits

6 жыл бұрын

Fix This Build That Hi! It was a laser-jet printer from my office. Guessing that might play into it? I’ve done the technique before using inkjet to bleed logos but thought the way you did it was wayyy better and much cleaner. Cheers (and happy thanksgiving?!

@jessluev90

6 жыл бұрын

Regarding polyacrylics method- do you think The polydacrylic that is the stain kind will work?

@chadlindsey7736

6 жыл бұрын

Fix This Build That what type of wood did you use?

Huge tip for anyone watching this. If you want a really clean transfer with all of the color transferred don't use paper. Use Label paper. What I mean is if you have shipping label paper laying around you will use the shiny backing and not the actual sticker. Print your image onto the shiny side. When you transfer it to the wood all the laser ink will transfer to the wood with none left behind. You do not have to wet it either. Just peel it off. It will work with inkjet as well. I still need to experiment with wax paper as I think it may work well.

@shijimaorganites2893

2 жыл бұрын

I tried to have a image printed on label paper in fed ex on their laser jet printer but they said it would melt in the printer and ruin the machine. how are y'all doing this ? haha.

@Zaihanisme

2 жыл бұрын

@Victor Poulin, which of the methods did you use? Acetone, polycrylic or gel medium?

@VictorPoulin

2 жыл бұрын

@@Zaihanisme I used acrylic medium, made by Liquitex

@VictorPoulin

2 жыл бұрын

@@shijimaorganites2893 They soooooo lied to you.

@Zaihanisme

2 жыл бұрын

@@VictorPoulin I got a photo transfer medium by Modge Podge, and will do a test tomorrow. Hope it works! Also, did you use water or just peeled it straight off?

This is when KZread is at it's best. Thanks for sharing and teaching us this print method.

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, James!

@woodwork1154

5 жыл бұрын

James Doyle it’s a stupid method

@AZ-gb9jr

4 жыл бұрын

im going to do this

@Gems-of-Hope-Rocks

Жыл бұрын

@@Fixthisbuildthat You said that you would have a link in the description for your machine in Option 5. There is not one. I was actually looking for it specifically.

@karimacintyre8306

Жыл бұрын

Can you use acetone yes but canyoy use alcohol ?

This is by far the BEST comparison video for what I was looking for! THANK YOU!!!

I could not simply move along without telling you how much I appreciate the effort you put into this for the benefit of others. I am working on an idea for a craft project and wanted a decent method of transferring a simple image to a piece of wood. The polycrylic method is MONEY! Thanks again.

Wow, a life time of craftsmanship information in about 10 minutes!! Thank you! You also presented it in a way that was to the point. Didn’t waste any time. Yet gave all the good tips. excellent video production skills!

Wow! The Polycrylic worked way better than I thought it would. Thanks Brad.

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was really surprised too!

@inthiqabradan9336

5 жыл бұрын

@@Fixthisbuildthat it's a A4 paper

@kondagorla.susmitha17ug26

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, how long do we have to wait for it dry/remove paper?

@jesser1070

3 жыл бұрын

Do you know if I can use polycrylic on a painted surface?

Thank you for this video! I'm from the Philippines and I can say that woodcraft has been part of our culture even before our pre-Hispanic era. However, we didn't move forward to these modern methods and it's rare to find mentors that can teach new techniques. More power to you and your channel!

@guimaraspc

2 жыл бұрын

MABUHAY! Im using his method here :)

The clothes iron method is useful if you want to transfer an image that you are using as a guide or a sketch for pyrography. If you are into woodburning art I know some woodburning artists use that method for transferring images for that use.

I can’t tell you how many times I have rewatched this video or how many friends I have shared it with. Excellent lesson!!!!

That's EXACTLY the video I was waiting for ! Have been looking THE good process to do that, but never had a comparison between all of them. Thanks a lot and cheers from France !

I thought the CNC laser one was garbage! Am I alone here? Great video!

@otallono

4 жыл бұрын

It's the wood choice, of course blank ink is going to be darker than burning though, if you want it burned in then the ink is cheating

@mikecormier5736

4 жыл бұрын

Absolute garbage but he makes a shameless promotion for Rockler so he lies about the quality when we can obviously see for ourselves the complete garbage job that it did. He probably got the CNC Laser for free and his dishonest plug speaks volumes about his lack of integrity

@raymondnoodels7775

4 жыл бұрын

I have a dirt cheap cnc laser...it prints great. It all about the design. You have to change stuff.

@alonsocambronero5663

4 жыл бұрын

Laser engraving works awesome if you use a homogeneous material. Pine wood have hard and soft parts, so the laser will produce uneven results. Using something like MDF, for example, will give you a better result. However, I will have to look for some acetone and try that method.

@raymondnoodels7775

4 жыл бұрын

@@alonsocambronero5663 it's all about focusing the laser....I engrave urns with mine. On all materials.

Thanks so much for giving me several ideas for a gift for a friend of mine. He is retiring from his construction business. I look forward to seeing more of your work and suggestions. THANK YOU!

I’m super impressed and surprised with the polycyclic, never seen that technique before.

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's so attainable for woodworkers!

@jamesroach6348

6 жыл бұрын

The polycrylic was by far the best. You would have to have serious money for that Rockler printer, for that price and quality, you could have a branding iron

@42Fab

6 жыл бұрын

Same, any thoughts on if it would work with other sealers like spar urethane?

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't use oil based just because of the fumes personally. But I bet it would work

@kristinaready2192

6 жыл бұрын

Fix This Build That If you do the polycyclic can you add a stain over it afterwards or will it mess it up?

Wow, this is so helpful! I've now made my decision for a Christmas craft, and it will be much easier than I thought it would be.

Fantastic video! This will make it possible to move forward on an art project I've had the idea to do. Thank you so, so much for sharing this!

Another method to consider if you're doing a thick clear finish is printing on rice paper and embedding it into poly. The rice paper becomes transparent and anything printed on it remains sharp and crisp. Look for other videos for Rice Paper Under Fiberglass, which is commonly used on skateboards and surfboards. You don't need to use fiberglass and resin, the same method works under poly but requires extra coats to make the finish thicker than the rice paper.

This video is amazing! I was looking for something totally different (transfer ink on cardboard, not wood) but I stayed and watch your video until the end cos it´s greatly done. Either you´re a natural or a pro. Maybe both. Well done!

Polycrylic is probably my favorite one to use. Simple and effective. Nice glaze coat and it looks beautiful. Thanks for this!

@PRAKASH-cm1vo

Жыл бұрын

Can I ask, how long it will take to dry ? Please reply Thank you

@meowmeowwoo

5 ай бұрын

How long does it need to dry?

Thank you for such a great video. To quote James Doyle (2 years ago), this is when KZread is at it's best.

Woa! I can't believe how good the polycryclic looks. I've been thinking about doing a transfer onto wood for a while, this was super helpful! Thanks for making this!

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

You're wellcome!

Thanks for the video! Every method is perfectly explained!

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, hope it helped!

@bonnyflerlage9764

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree

EXCELLENT tutorial. Clear and to the point. Well filmed too.

Hello Brad, thx for the great video!I tested your method but instead of polycrylic I used wood glue, and the result was very satisfying

I have watched a number of videos and this one was the best for explaining the options.

This was great! This helped me know which one is the best to use on wood. Thanks!

Excellent assessment. I have to make several of these and was going with a completely different method before watching your video. Thank you!

Bring back money saving Mondays please

Hi I’m back ur technique worked I’m sooo happy that ur not one of those KZreadrs that fake or lie For example 5 minutes craft

Very slick. Wonderful video! Thanks for the side by side comparison!

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Beautiful presentation. Love the polycrylic. Thank you!

In Kenya we say "Asante Sams" to mean, "Thank you so much". This is a one semester course given absolutely free? May God bless you!

The polycrylic looks the best! I'll go buy me some right away. Thanks so much for this!

Great video thank you so much for sharing!!!!

I like the acetone because it looks more rustic. Great video. Thanks.

Thank you for this. I'm about to make some Christmas ornaments with wood and pictures and you just made things so much easier and you just saved me a ton of money.

Thanks for the video. I have some experience with the heat transfer, and acetone method to metal. Laser printer (and some photocopiers) use a high temperature wax based ink that is very finely powdered. In the laser printing process, the toner is placed on the paper, then it passes by a "fuser". The purpose of the fuser is to melt the toner onto the paper. If you deactivate (sabotage) the fuser, the toner is clearly still powder and smudges easily. I sabotaged a used laser printer and would make transfers to copper plate. I heated the plate with a paint stripper hot gun from the back, and then latter used a large printmaker's hotplate that was 24" by 36" square and capable of temps over 400 degrees. After that I would etch the plate in ferric-chloride acid to etch the copper plate. Wash it all off with acetone, then rub ink onto the plate and run the inked plate and paper through an intaglio printing press.

Interesting stuff...I never knew that polycrylic could do this. I agree with you...that was the best looking one.

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

+Bruce A. Ulrich yeah, and we already have it on hand!

@AlAmantea

6 жыл бұрын

Fix This Build That Brad, one thing about the iron technique is that you need to print your image onto parchment paper or wax paper I stead of regular laser paper to facilitate the transfer. I love the polycrylic method though... Gotta try that one this afternoon!

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

Good tip, thanks!

You explain it so well and no beating around the Bush great job

One of the most useful videos I've seen. Thank you so much for this!

Wow, what a great video! I had no idea you could transfer images to wood so easily. The polycrilic does really look great and that will be my method of creating some really cool stuff! I thought I might try a iron buy using the printed transfer sheet that are used to iron color images onto t-shirts. Also, I wonder if laser printed color images would transfer onto wood just a cleanly as the black printed images. Thanks so much for the video!

Thank you so much this was so helpful ! High fives !

Love the Polycrylic, I can't wait to try it.

I must commend you on your presentation. Succinct in that you get straight to the point. Highly informative, again, you describe exactly the name of the medium you are using. It makes me smile, you didn't just mention polyurethane varnish but went further in its chemistry/solvent, water based of course. Imagine the sticky mess had an oil based poly been used if no mention had been made? And what a pleasure to know, great craftsmen are happy to share their secrets with the rest of us. From Great Britain, a fellow craftsman, thank you.

The polycryllic seems perfect for transferring letters for wood carving. You get the letters transfered, plus the surface is sealed so you get less tearout from the router. I'm going to try this. Thanks 👍👍👍

@meowmeowwoo

5 ай бұрын

How long does it need to dry?

No need to watch another video. Great job, thank you!

Thanks for sharing these great ideas and for inspiring a newbie here! All but the last method look very simple and inexpensive too.👍

This video was so helpful. Thank you so much for making such an informative video. Literally all my questions answered. You're the man!

I'm sooo schocked ! Sooooooooooo easyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !!! arghhhhhh !! ;-) Rémy (stll from France) ;-)

huh! I wouldn't have thought that Polycrylic would have worked so well. I"ll have to remember this! Nice job!

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

thanks!

Thank you for such an in-depth video; this is going to help me so much.

Thank you soo much for this video! Was just asked to make something for someone and I wanted it to look “printed”. Exactly what I needed!!

does the poly work with w/inkjet?

Much better then mod podge. And every woodwoker has some water based laquer. Tyvm

I agree. I like the polycrylic best... I'm going to try one myself. Thanks...

Thank you for saving me the hassle of trying acetone. I was going to buy some to label my desk project, but I remembered you made this video. I could not remember which was your winner so I just watched your video again. And on the plus side, I already have polycrylic in the shop!

Great channel name. I'm super impresses with your presentation. You were organized from beginning to end; very professional. I actually learned things from your video and looking forward to watching more of your work. 1/3/2019

Super informative. Thanks Brad! I need to figure out what’s wrong with my laser so I can get it working again and try one of these methods.

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

Laser printers are the only way to go!

@shayneburke4455

6 жыл бұрын

Can you use regular computer paper/ink?

Thanks so much. Perfect for transferring patterns to wood for scrolling and wood burning!!

This is awesome! Really helped with the yoga mat holder I'm building, Thankks again!

I use Liquitex liquid matte medium (instead of a gel). Whenever you use this transfer method it will always have a bit of a paper haze after the first "scrub". Just dampen a cloth, your fingers (or your toothbrush) and GENTLY rub in circular motions to remove as much of the remaining haze as possible. The areas that need the most attention, I find, are larger black areas. Finishing with a matte, satin or gloss varnish will bring the photo to life.

7:05 Acetone makes the job more vivid and faster. And cheaper, definetely :)

Awesome video well explained to the smallest detail and the different methods used and compared are very helpful and was really surprised to the outcome 😊well done !

Beautiful, organized workshop

A second pass with the laser de-focused (1/16" to 1/8") will darken up the image very nicely.

@codyjohnson7841

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking, if it’s laser accuracy, couldn’t a couple passes work to burn the image deeper?

Just used the polycrylic and it works amazing!!! The trick is to make sure the paper is real wet before rubbing. Thanks for sharing!!

@cheyr49

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I’m going to test the polycrylic route and was wondering how it was working for people.

@bratilicious73

3 жыл бұрын

Did you use an inkjet or laser printer?

@azngurlex

3 жыл бұрын

@@bratilicious73 I used a laser printer

@zoltanbihari1982

2 жыл бұрын

I tried this method with no success on different type of wood, including plywood. What would be the best wood to use? Did I scrub to hard or used too much water. Most of the ink came off

Simply amazing! Thank you for sharing your work and ideas!! You got yourself a new subscriber🙌

Wow that's really cool, thanks for the demo

Amazing and helpful, thank you so much! Would this technique work with a color print?

@mariselaibarra49

4 жыл бұрын

I did the gel medium for a family picture and it came out really good. It's a pain to take the paper off but it does work.

How about you run the CNC laser twice, would it make the image more even/darker/better?

Awesome video! Very thorough but not wordy. Great job! Thanks :)

I don't make comments very much but I have to said this is one of the best videos I have seen. Thank you.

I know this is a bit old as far as vids on YT but I do have to wonder how it does with color. Being a Photographer for over 30 years I have never found a good way to get my work on Wood that was either Economical or looked good for long. May have to try it.

Acetone sounds like the cheap/quick/rock-n-roll option. You can also use lighter fuel to take images off newspapers, by first soaking the newspaper image, then rubbing it with a pencil onto the surface desired - added advantage of looking "hand-drawn" - SWEET

@lightningfisher8177

4 жыл бұрын

@Dominic ohhh my goodness.

Loved this update!!! I love doing these things!

You've just inspired so many ideas. Thank you!

If you're going for the antique look, I think the acetone looks best.

2 questions: 1. how long can you wait after you print the picture? (does the ink have to be hot, or could you wait until the ink dries?) 2. does this work with colors?

@BelandVic

7 ай бұрын

Wondering the same thing.. never seen anyone answer.. does it need to be right off the printer?

Great tips, thanks for sharing! Going to try the poly on my project.

Wow!! Thank you. Love the ideas. Excellent work

"Get out there and build something awesome", what a great closing line. I'd like to keep typing this message but I need to get off youtube and go buil..................

Uuuuh, hello custom holiday presents !

@Fixthisbuildthat

6 жыл бұрын

+Makett yes, you could do really cool ornaments too!

Great demo! The best I ever seen! Thank you!

Nice! Thanks for doing this demonstration. Very helpful 👍

a little contribution...try printing an inverted image over waxed paper (like the back paper of Avery envelope tags) with an inkjet printer, then put the paper over the wood in the same way you show...the results are awesome, color printing on wood. I use this method to print the company logo and the image of new mechanical spare parts packed on wood boxes, the final look is absolutely professional... and...every waxed sheet can be used several times ( just clean the few remains of ink from the waxed face of the paper with a napkin before print again) ( on rough wood try with some fine grain sandpaper first, just a few )by the way...this method is a very basic version of Offset printing. cheers from the other side of the world !!! ;)

Print on the gloss side of an avery label sheet (sticker labels removed) and use with gel acrylic method. Easy peel off once dry and perfect transfer. No water or toothbrush required.

This is absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much.

watched again and truly appreciate this!! thanks

i really loved that but can we print colored ink on wood by the third solution

@Fixthisbuildthat

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Works with color from what I'm told

@Bigfishmako

5 жыл бұрын

Fix This Build That only color from a laser printer?

@j.jeffreymiller5594

5 жыл бұрын

Same question here.....all this is cheap - so let's just go try it!!

what are the best kind of woods to use and could you have used colred images?

@terriejohnston8801

3 жыл бұрын

WHY IS HE NOT ANSWERING SOME QUESTIONs?!? ( maybe he has?!? 😌 But ive not seen any. IF an image is blurry or weak, .for myself its fine. I paint over the image, on the wood for my own artwork.... @ also use it as a help in Woodburning certain images that would take me a good while to hand draw. Too bad i did NOT learn these " tips " DECADES AGO. Saves ALOT of precious time. TY💓

excellent video. Thank you. I'll try the polycrylic.

Great stuff Brad! These were very useful hints. Thanks a lot!!

Thanks so much for the tutorial! I was excited to already have the acetone, soft gel and polycrylic on hand and now I can't wait to try it out. This will be great for making tiny mural "replicas" for KZread giveaways on my art episodes.

@convolution223

5 жыл бұрын

How did it go? Which method was best for you?

@zero7i525

2 жыл бұрын

هل يمكنك قول اي نوع من الاسيتون يستخدم فانا استخدمت اسيتون مسح طلاء الاظافر

If you ask me, the laser one isn't only expensive and cheating, but has also produced one of the worse results :) Nice video, upvote is due.

@darkracer1252

5 жыл бұрын

engraving pictures is hard. this guy simply doesn't have his super high powered laser dialed in propperly. a lower powered laser with better control. (laser power resolution) would produce better results. speed and power also change the color. it could have been the blackest one of all for example. and the image prepperation required to get a decent photo engraved is insane. you need to be a veteran photoshopper. and a veteran laser engraver so you know what you want for your current material.

@darkracer1252

5 жыл бұрын

and if he was an expert in each method. then they would all look identical. with the added bonus of the laser engraving beeing actually engraved. so you can feel it and it's resistant to wear.

@Soothingworship

4 жыл бұрын

Defenitely

Nice compilation. Thank you. Hello from Turkey. 👍

Really well done. Thanks. 2:55 Best one, I plan to use.

Hey, just wondering, does this work with coloured ink as well?

@rzak1961

4 жыл бұрын

@Smarter Than You ....DANG !!! I have a laser printer and wanted to try this.

Do all of these methods have to be used on raw wood or can you use them on a stained or painted board?

@ThekiBoran

2 жыл бұрын

Good question.

Excellent video. Thank you friend!

Great idea 💡! Excited to try today. Thanks for sharing.👍😎