I just wanted to mention besides being very informative, your video production skills are better than most youtubers I subscribe to. The thoughtful, logical narration... the well-framed shots and careful editing, music selection... these all make for a very comfortable viewing experience. For what it's worth, I have a film degree and I wanted you to know I enjoyed it. Keep it up... please! We need more of that.

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

Byron, you made my day! Thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback - it's worth a lot! I hope to get going on some new videos soon.

@joshuajosh5571

7 жыл бұрын

Byron Nielsen .

@illegal_opinions

2 жыл бұрын

@@GadgetsandGrain can i do this if my wood has been spray painted already ?

I tried this a few times a couple Christmases ago. It took a few tries to get it right. A couple of things I would add to doing it by this method is to keep in mind the wood type and grain density. Getting the wood down to a 220+ definitely helps with ink bleeding. Also, I had a hard time keeping the ink from smearing before it met the wood because of how flimsy wax paper is and discovered by accident that I was able to get the same affect using the back side of photo paper. I don't know if it is true of all photo paper but it definitely helped me out.

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

+The Fishin' Dad Great tips!

Thanks for posting this. Looks the best technique I've seen for sign making. And beaut presentation too. Will try it today....

great video, no messing about, straight to the point.

Great idea. Never knew it could be done. Thanks a million for the information.

Looks easy (!) so will give it a try - thank you for the clear instruction and easy to follow video :)

Amazing, I have seen so many photo transfer videos using gels and text transfer videos using acetone, yours seems t6o be the simplest and most effective method, thank you. Really appreciated the follow up web page as well.

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Richard! Really appreciate it.

great now I want donuts and it's midnight

@OmegaRecon65

3 жыл бұрын

One word: Grubhub 😆😆

Where have you been all my life!? Wax paper! Thanks! Subd!

Nice ride in the garage, little tikes rock

The doughnuts makes it look 3D. LOL Nice job.

So cool! I was looking at using a Cricut machine but I like this better! Thank you for the info!

I just gotta say....this is awesome :)

Excellent! Now imagine taking a router and carving that sign 2D style...Thanks for the ideas!

Dude that's so cool I love the fact it's so less time consuming then all the others out there like the mod stuff .How bout gluing some of the wax paper to a sheet of regular paper maybe it will stiffen it up a bit? or double sided tape ? got to try this this weekend for some projects and will let you know. I am soooooooo subscribing thank you !!!!!!

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

I like that idea! The was paper is delicate.

So good....... nice work.

That was a Great Tip. Thank you I subscribed to.

A lot quicker than my way with laser printer ! How long after you have transferred to the wood should you wait to varnish over it ?

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

I let the ink dry for about 24 hours before apply the varnish. Even then, you'll still want to apply many coats of varnish. If you apply to much, it can cause the ink to bleed. Hope that helps.

@nonutsnorris

7 жыл бұрын

Sure does, thank you !!! :)

Hi, Jeremy. This is intriguing and I'm eager to try it. . . but. I've watched the video twice and do not know what you put on the board prior to laying the waxed paper printout down. I have poor vision so perhaps I just missed it, but I'd like to know so I can try this. Thank you

Can we use varnish instead of natural coating? And can a wax paper be printed in epson L805?

@pietpompiepompiepiet940

3 жыл бұрын

I use L805 Use the backing paper of self adhesive labels Remove all labels and print on shiny side Print setting must be Glossy premium High Have not tried wax paper yet But you Must use glossy paper setting

@sonaljain2234

3 жыл бұрын

@@pietpompiepompiepiet940 thank you

That is very slick.

Ottimo! Veramente un bel lavoro! Che tipo di stampante ci vuole? Inkjet, laser o vanno bene entrambe?

Nice! feel that want to try it soon! Is it really possible to print something on the wax paper?

Very nice video where or what is that little cutter? Thank you

Yes! I'm in love now!

may i know what printer model and ink you used.. is’t have to be the sublimation ink and printer.?

This is AWESOME!! SO SMART...LOVE IT! Thanks! :)

AWESOME video man! thanks!

@GadgetsandGrain

6 жыл бұрын

+Innovative Tom Thank you for watching!

How much time it could resist from the moment we print it to the moment we transfer it? If i print it outdoors and come home to do the rest will it resist till i come back home?

great work. thanks

hi, great video! will this work with parchement paper ?

@GadgetsandGrain

5 жыл бұрын

I don’t think so. The parchment paper will probably absorb some of the ink.

I have purchased some lovely white textured veneer plaques. I want to put some text on them ie name, date of birth but not sure if they can be printed on. I know vinyl technique is used on them but I don't have a vinyl cutter or any of that equipment. can you recommend any tips. TIA Fran

Thanks!! 😊

I would love for us to do this ourselves but i would not have a clue of what Printer to buy and everything we would need to start x

@laipeirong

3 жыл бұрын

I recommend a suitable printer for you whatsapp+8613169775153

Did you add glue to your wood before transfering the pic? If you did what kind of glue do you use?

Can this be done using tracing paper instead of wax paper? and can this also be done instead of using wood say using a canvas or paper in a paper pad? Would love to know

yes can you transfer another picture on top of another transferred picture.

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

I guess it might depend on how the original picture was printed on the wood in the first place. The best I can tell you is to test it out and see how it works.

I have also head of using Freezer Paper - its ticker but you need to ensure you print on the shinny side. I have a quick question - can I varnish the wood first to make it darker?

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

+Dora Bloom You can stain the wood before applying the transfer - that's what I did in this video, but always apply your varnish/poly/finish last. If you do it before, the ink will not absorb into the wood. Good luck!

hi, actually if using flatbed printer you can directly print on wood, the wayprinter.com you can see the video...will you try?

Nice!

can you tell me if this stays on the wood or if it eventually fades?

Can this be done to a piece of painted wood? If so what type of paint is best used?

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

I am not sure how this would work on painted wood. Paint may seal the wood in a way that would prevent the ink from being absorbed. Perhaps a flat paint would work work. And maybe even think about a staining to get the color your want. And as always, test it our first :)

does it matter what side of testing wax paper you print this on? thank you! great video!

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

In my experience - no. Both sides of my wax paper have the same finish.

you get missing patches using this method, so not the best for finish images. acceptable and quick for carving however

Does it need to be an inkjet printer

great vid, learn alot, but my paper keeps getting stuck in the printer an which side did you print on

@wellfuckk9805

3 жыл бұрын

Wax side. The wax paper that labels come on also works fantastic

thanks for sharing...

will this work on HEAT TREATED WOOD? pallet wood sanded down for a smooth finish

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

I am not sure. As long as the wood is unfinished and smooth, it should work.

Great video, nice editing too, subscribed! Question: the finish that you used, is it some sort of polyurethane? Thanks!

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

It's a water-based polyurethane from Vermont Natural Coatings. You can buy it on Amazon and I really love the warmth it adds to the wood.

@mversantvoort

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply! I tried printing my own signs on square 7" boards, but I can't seem to get the text nicely in the center of the board... Any tips? Also, I often smudge the text on accident when placing the paper on the board, as well as when I push the ink in with the card. Any tips for that as well maybe? Thanks! :)

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

Just keep a steady hand. Someone suggested to me in comments to glue the wax paper to regular white paper to stiffen the transfer. I'm going to try that, so that might help.

save water, drink wine LOL

can I use the paper that comes with perler beads? they say its like parchment paperhowever u can use both sides

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

I don't have experience with that paper, but test it out and see what happens.

The best by far, Did you use glue?

@GadgetsandGrain

6 жыл бұрын

+Gibbs Joyce No, but I’ve recently been using spray adhesive to stick the wax paper to a regular sheet of printer paper, and it works much better.

Great job

@GadgetsandGrain

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Let me know if I can answer any questions.

@jasielcalixto

8 жыл бұрын

Does it work on any kind of wood, Like skateboard decks? And if possible what kind of ink is the best. I tried to do it here and it didn't work out well. Thanks again.

@GadgetsandGrain

8 жыл бұрын

Not sure about any wood, but a skateboard deck sounds like it might work. It's always a good idea to find some "test" material before committing to a project.

@jasielcalixto

8 жыл бұрын

I bought the right paper and it worked out perfeclty. Thanks a lot

@cristinaljones

7 жыл бұрын

Jasiel Calixto what is the right paper?

Would there be any chance the printer head will get dirty due to printing on a wax paper?

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

Great question! I'm sure the printer manufacturer would not recommend using wax paper so this might be risky territory for printer maintenance. I haven't experienced any problems myself - yet :)

thank you thank you thank you 😊

@GadgetsandGrain

8 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!

Is wax paper same as baking paper?

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Savan, based on my research, baking paper is what we call parchment paper in the U.S. This is neither - I used wax paper which is just a thin as parchment paper, but it slightly transparent. I don't think baking/parchment paper would work for this because it would absorb the ink and not transfer to the wood. Let me know what you find.

can you print on grip tape?

will this method work if i use Liquitex Matte Gel to seal the graphic afterwords?

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

+Preston Horton It should, but be careful to apply a very thin first coat when brushing over your graphic. Sometimes the finish can make the ink run. I'm thinking about re-doing this technique with a spray finish so the ink bleed issue is eliminated. Good luck with your project and as always, test your materials on scrap material first. Let me know how it turns out.

@prestonhorton7144

7 жыл бұрын

Gadgets and Grain thank you!

which printer u using sir. .?

Do I have to transfer the ink on the wax paper to the wood right away? or is it alright to wait for awhile? Thanks!

@GadgetsandGrain

8 жыл бұрын

Since the ink is oil based, it won't evaporate immediately, so you could leave the wax paper transfer sitting around for a few minutes. Good luck!

@sallyscorner

8 жыл бұрын

alright thanks!! :)

does it harmful for printer to print on a wax paper

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

I haven't experienced any problems myself, but I'm sure this will void the warranty on my printer :)

What paper setting do you put the printer on? Thanks

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

I use the glossy photo paper setting. My assumption is that the wax paper has similar properties to photo paper. I'm happy for others to chime in here if there's a better method. Every printer is different, so you might want to experiment with different settings to see what gives you the best results. Good luck!

what kind of printer do you use? laser or inkjet?

@GadgetsandGrain

6 жыл бұрын

+Gandhi Aji I used an HP inkjet printer.

What model number printet

Pls I would like to know the name the paper u used for the printing... Thanks 🙏😁

@brittanybowman3863

3 жыл бұрын

Lol did u even watch the video

@rebeccakleban9777

3 жыл бұрын

wax paper

the wax paper keeps jamming

That's not printing on wood , that's transferring.

i see myself destroying my roomate's printer.

Nice video, but my printer did not like this at all. It just kept jamming the printer. :(

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

+Jack Gilbert Sorry to hear that Jake. I had a few wax paper jams myself. Sometimes this was caused by the wax paper not being flat enough as it traveled through the paper feeder. To help flatten it, I would place the cut sheet under several heavy books for a few days. Hope that helps.

@sonialbertina

7 жыл бұрын

I found it very helpful to stick or glue the wax paper to a common A4 sheet, print it and then separate them!

Very good okkkkk

Dude! Make more videos.

@GadgetsandGrain

7 жыл бұрын

I would love to, but I've been swamped with other projects. More are coming and thanks for watching.

Is this a laser printer?...

@GadgetsandGrain

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Steven. No - I used an inkjet printer here. A laser printer will not work for this process.

@GREENLUNGSAIRSOFT

6 жыл бұрын

Gadgets and Grain So what kind of paper you suggest me?

@GadgetsandGrain

6 жыл бұрын

I used wax paper.

Delicous D?!?! hahaha

tried it. Didn't work. Jammed my printer.

Stodoys has a very large project base.

Awesome solutions for wooden project is woodprix.

Or just ask of a local press company who has a flatbed printer. Ah yeah, "why if you can do it yourself?". Because this ink will vanish so fast and you do not need to suck with it. Probably you need to use varnish too to protect it. Nah.

so i made it too . just by using woodprix woodworking plans :)

thanks, I broke my new printer

@hannahgreys6393

3 жыл бұрын

hahaha damn

@coppulor6500

9 ай бұрын

The risk you take. I've had an inkjet for a decade and then just bought a cheap laser printer, put butcher paper into it to try tansfers and it jammed the first time. Got it out and tried another sheet and it ate it completely. Can't see it at all even after removing the tiner cart. Now it prints all jacked up. No I'm not gonna return it because I effed it up by experimenting. Just me. My fault, my expense. Gonna try to take it apart and fix but most likely gonna buy a new one. Live and learn

work goes much faster with Stodoys plans.

Informative, but I wish to Hell you would have killed that damn music. It sucks.