Injet Transfer

[Alexam]

Whats the best way to transfer inkjet print to finished woodwork please?

 

[No skills]

I think Steve Ramsey did a video on this (wood working for mere mortals channel I think).

 

[Alexam]

Thanks I've just looked that up, but buying Avery labels to strip them off and use the backing paper seems a waste. There may be other ideas about that would be as good or better?

 

[loftyhermes]

I think this is the one no skills mentioned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zq2O66QGCwg

 

[transatlantic]

It seems as though the laser printed sheets give the best results. So perhaps it might be worth buying one of those, or using the printing service at your local library

 

[Baldhead]

Not sure if this is the best way but it works.
Reverse print image onto a plastic sleeve with a sheet of paper inside the sleeve to strength it, carefully press the sleeve onto the timber, any movement at this stage will blur the image.
I made this toolbox for my grandson Harry.

Stew

 

[NickWelford]

I gather you can reverse print with an inkjet onto baking parchment and then smooth it carefully on to the wood. Beware it easily smudges. Apparently. I haven't tried it myself.

 

[Alexam]

When I retired 5 years ago, I had loads of files, plastic sleves etc and I also remembered some Transparency Film, which |I have just found and that may well do. I may also try to get lazer jet inking done as that's supposed to be one of the best.

Fun trying new things. Thanks all for your help. Nice tool box baldhead, bet Harry was well pleased.

Malcolm

 

[Homerjh]

with the inkjet you need a medium that doesnt soak the ink and keeps it wet.

i have tried the avery method and works well but expensive, not tried anything else yet.

so some tips :

1 - increase the saturation (amount of colour) of the image. when it goes onto the wood it loses a lot of 'punch' so you need to increase it so it shows more
2 - choose bright colours, again as you lose a lot of the image clarity this helps give a decent result.
3 - Mirror the image, so it will show up correctly on the wood when transferred
4 - ensure the paper CANNOT move once started. it can smudge easy, but just taping the edge and smoothing down works
5 - it is inkjet so will not be waterproof unless treated.

 

[nev]

I can't remember if it was inkjet or laser, I'm leaning towards laser, but wiping the reverse of the page with thinners (containing Xylene) transfers the image. This cigar box was deliberately 'faded' but may be worth an experiment?
3-string-cigar-box-t80520-15.html

 

[Inoffthered]

Here's another way:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GkqmXQhXdM

 

[transatlantic]

The iron technique only works well for very flat surfaces. Not great for applying to surfaces with a pronounced grain

 

[novocaine]

cereal packet and an iron.

edit: that might be for laser printers.