TAFE; PRINT- WOOD TRANSFER

For my last assignment I decided to make an inkjet print and transfer it to a block of timber. This is a very simple but fun process that involves only a few items..

Cost

timber chopping board $17

Mod Podge $20

sandpaper $0.80

brushes $5

sealant $15

All you need to do is make a print to normal (not photographic) paper (if there is text you  must remember to mirror the image so that it transfers the right way and not laterally reversed)

Once you have the print I quickly sandpapered down the chopping board (I chose to do this as the chopping board appeared to be treated and I wanted to remove some of this to improve my transfer)

Once prepped it was just a matter of brushing down the chopping board and print with Mod podge glue and carefully placing down the print Ink side down onto the board. 

Smooth out bubbles and leave to dry for the day (if in a hurry use a blow dryer)

dampen lightly with a cloth and using fingers, rub away the paper. 

Seal with whichever material you choose ...