How to iron transfer color pictures to wood

[reks1920]

Can you use this technique for photographs also?

[TheMrByrom]

@reks1920

Yes, if you watch the end of the video I show my picture on the back of the wood.

[heroesofgamesvk]

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[TreeckoMaster1]

did you use normal paper or transfer paper?

[TheMrByrom]

@TreeckoMaster1

normal paper was used for this video. Transfer paper would work too but it would cost more.

[TheArkyrebel]

I noted your water reservoir looks empty. Is the steam feature off for this technique?

[TheMrByrom]

@TheArkyrebel

I have not used steam.

[michaelhearit]

I'm looking to do a black and white japanese cherry blossom tree. Can I stain it?

[TheMrByrom]

@michaelhearit

Try a sample one first to see what happens. The ink may smear. Let us know if it works.

[desireundead]

pretty sweet! imma try this!!

[MvrZwarts]

Would this technique also work on leather?

[drgnfly1007]

Will this technique work to transfer the image to t-shirts or other fabric as well?

[TheMrByrom]

@drgnfly1007

I don't think that it will work for fabric without special paper.

[TheMrByrom]

@parimzparimz

it is regular paper with a laser jet printer. At the end of the video I show my picture on the back of the wood. both the box and my picture were coated with clear lacquer after the pictures were put on.

[drivemakeshoot]

would this work over a painted or stained surface?

[TheMrByrom]

@drivemakeshoot

The heat from the iron may cause the paint to do strange things. I would not use stain because it would make the lighter colors and white to not show as well.  Also another person mentioned that the heat from the iron caused the glue to separate on a panel.

[Cheflatifah]

Great job. Thks for the info. Someone asked me to do a laminated photo to replace a stuffed animal memorial and I think this would be so much better. Tks again.

[cw3849]

I enjoyed the video, thank you. Please tell me what wood to use? and if this was printed onto transfer paper or just regular paper? Thanks again :-)

[jawadsaadi]

Amazing, I am skipping work, to go into my shop and try this

[RealsleepyheadzzZZ]

wow, thanks for the video!!! have to try this asap!!!

[xxdjcharlierockxx]

hi mr byrom, this is really nice.i am building a table and was wondering if i can use a spray poly over this to give it a nice shine. also it will be walked on so what would you recommend? polyurethane or maybe a coat or two of clear Shellac? or just a regular wood sealant? thanks cant wait to try this out

[TheMrByrom]

@xxdjcharlierockxx

I have not tried those. Do some small test pieces and see what works best. I have only used lacquer.

[xxdjcharlierockxx]

@TheMrByrom ok thanks for the quick response

[tinabesqueena1]

can you use a photo? like a family portrait?

[lucianasufficool]

Is this wood treated with a primer or anything? Just well-sanded?

[TheMrByrom]

@lucianasufficool

Just sanded. I put on a clear coat after to protect it.

[lucianasufficool]

@TheMrByrom after sanding or after ironing?

[rhblakeman]

Try it with Staples brand gloss inkjet paper. Yes you are printing color or BW laser to the paper but it will stick and more will come off to the wood. I use that paper for printer circuit board masks but it is allowed to cool and the paper is soaked and scraped off for that.

[brittloveschloe]

can you do this to cloth?

[TheMrByrom]

@brittloveschloe

I don't think that it would work on cloth.

[massbaybear]

Has this been tried with t-shirt transfer paper? I'm going to give this a go. I've been doing xylene based transfers onto wood and while the time expended is roughly the same, sometimes the xylene changes the color value.

[Kyu1LL]

can you iron an image onto canvas?

[ChristopherJGould]

That looks fantastic - but tried it and.... nothing!

So I am wondering what I am doing wrong - followed the video to the letter.

All I can think is that is only works with certain types of toner, or a particular type of paper needs to be used. Anyone else figured it out?

[TheMrByrom]

This is with regular paper. If you buy special iron on paper it will work better, but I like the fact that I can do it with regular paper. Remember, you need to use a laser printer or copy machine. Ink jet only works if you buy special paper.

[1234Spazz]

Do you use regular paper or is it a special type of paper?

[AmateurWoodworker]

Hey that's an awesome idea! Im subscribing!

[rpforb]

i make wooden puzzles for toddlers and was considering trying this method myself before i watched your video, instead of printing patterns and gluing to the wood. Now i will try it and use colour to save painting the various parts later. Great Idea thanks!

[1234Spazz]

Love the technique. Do you have a link to that picture. 

[TheMrByrom]

@1234Spazz

The student found this picture by doing an image search on Google with the word graffiti.

[stevinmarin]

Awesome technique! I HAVE to try this! Thanks man.

[ToddSparks5]

Nice video. You are on a roll with all the latest videos. I will do some this summer.