We transfer the photo to the tree. We make a wonderful gift with our own hands. Transferring an image to a tree - technology features Transferring an image to a tree

I was translating an image printed on a conventional laser printer. In the future, I'm thinking of looking for an inkjet printer for printing color images. Don't forget to flip the image horizontally. Well, I also made a small tonal correction in the bright side.

The surface onto which the image is to be transferred must be smooth. I used sandpaper grain size 120.

Main element technological process- gel medium. When I found a needlework shop in my city and asked the seller to give me a medium gel, he asked me a question that baffled me: "What do you like?". "Well, it's just written on the Internet - gel medium. Let me translate the pictures." Then it was the seller's turn to be surprised. It turned out that the translation of pictures is only side effect, which the seller has not heard of before, but in general the gel is used for various effects "under glass" and "with rhinestones". From the whole set of gels, I chose a transparent glossy acrylic medium. It turned out he was not mistaken. The gel itself is similar to sour cream. And consistency, and color, and the same opaque.

We glue the sheet with the image and drive out the bubbles with a roller.

The idea of ​​the method is that the top layer of paper that carries the image is pasted into the medium ( liquid glass). After complete solidification (we left the blanks to dry overnight), you only need to remove the layer of paper. To do this, the paper is soaked and rolled with your fingers. I used the rough side of the dishwashing sponge. Here it is necessary not to overdo it and not damage the image itself. But this is not a particular problem, the image is quite stable.

We have done many paper removal experiments. The sponge showed itself with the best side. But when the paper was rolled up with fingers, a small paper pile remained, which rose when the varnish was applied.

After removing the paper, only the printer's ink remains, glued into the liquid glass. At the same time, after drying, the gel became transparent and the structure of the tree is clearly visible.

I must say that the technology is quite effective. The whole process takes two evenings. The image is translated clearly, not blurry. One jar of gel with a volume of 125 ml and a cost of 480 rubles was enough for 9 sheets of A4. The only inconvenience is that the image may be damaged when the paper is removed.

It remains only to cut off the excess.

Now, owning the technology, you can think about its application. For example, jewelry boxes or original labeling of products.

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The work shown in the example was done for a person who is fond of aviation, so the photo for processing was chosen corresponding to his favorite topic. You should choose a photo that suits the content and mood of the person for whom this work is being prepared. Above is an image before and after processing.

Step 1. Materials needed for work

Below is a list of all those necessary materials that have been used. It is not necessary that you will need all of this list in your particular job. You can dream up and replace some materials with others.
Here's what it took to create this work:

• Printed photo;
• Wooden plates, same size as photo;
• Gel Medium (gel based on acrylic paint);
• Brush for applying the gel on a wooden board;
• Spatula, or knife, to evenly distribute the image;
• Wood paint and fabric (optional);
• Pigment;
• Sandpaper;
• Wax for smoothing and compacting the applied photograph;
• Wax brush;
• Hanging bracket;
• Brackets for fastening (since two boards were used).

Step 2. Image search and processing

At the first stage of creating a picture, you have to find, process in a graphic editor and print a photo. Note that the example used color photography, good quality, and the result is a monochrome picture made antique. In order for your photo not to come out too noisy in the printed version, the original image must be of high resolution. We do monochrome and the effect of an old photo using a graphic editor, such as Photoshop. At this stage, you completely shape your future picture. How you make it now depends on how it will look when finished.

Step 3. Printing a Photo and Finding a Wood Plate

Having prepared and processed the image, you need to print it. Decide on the size. The example shows the work 20x30 cm, that is, A4 format, and perhaps this is the most best option and in terms of price and size, to do more - it will turn out more expensive and longer, to do less - the work will come out too small.
Finding the right wooden plank is a little more difficult than printing out a photo. It is more likely that for this you will have to bypass several hardware stores. There is a more expensive, but convenient option - you can make a plate of the desired size and format to order. But then again, this option can cost you a lot more. And also, you can take two plates and combine them together, as shown in the example.

Step 4. Applying the gel to the wood plate

Let's get straight to work. Applying the gel to wood is the most crucial moment in creating a picture, the final result depends on how well you do it.
Gently apply a small layer of gel to the entire surface of the plank. If you apply too thick a layer, the picture will look ugly, if you apply too thin, it will simply not be fixed, and in some places it will lag behind. Try to make the layer as even as possible over the entire surface. Once the gel has been applied to the board, it's time to transfer the image. I must say, this is the same complex and meticulous process as applying protective film on the phone screen, it requires a lot of concentration and nerves of steel from you. Air bubbles during application will appear in any case, so try to smooth the picture as much as possible and eliminate the bubbles. You can smooth it with a spatula, but be very careful not to scratch the photo. Also, for this purpose, you can take a ruler, or fabric, this option is less "traumatic" for the image.
After you have transferred the image to the plate and got rid of the air bubbles, leave the painting all night and make sure that no one touches it until the next day.

Step 5 Remove the Paper from the Wood

Now you need to get rid of the paper in the picture, so that only the ink from the print remains on the board. To do this, take a cloth and moisten it with ordinary water, then go over all the surfaces of the picture with a damp cloth. This is a rather messy process, so just in case, it's best to do it in old clothes. AT different places, the paper can be removed in different ways, somewhere easier, somewhere more difficult, so it is very possible that you will get tired by the end of the work. Also, be prepared for the fact that at one time you will not be able to remove all the paper, and the process will have to be repeated several more times, with an interval of 20-30 minutes. And another small recommendation - keep a vacuum cleaner handy, because there will be quite a lot of dirt.

Step 6: Finish Transferring the Image

And now the most creative moment of the whole process begins. It is in your hands to make the picture the way you want to make it, for this, turn on your imagination and get ready to work. In our example, the goal was to make the picture aged so that it looked like a rare item. If you want the same effect, go through a series of old photographs, images from the early 20th century, analyze them, and start decorating.
First, apply a spot of paint to the wood and blot it with a rag to remove excess, be careful not to overdo it with paint. When the paint dries, rub it a little with the same rag to greater effect antiquity.

Now we sand the edges, get rid of the excess gel and continue to give the picture the effect of antiquity. Now we apply pigment along the edges, with the help of the applied pigment, you can create something like a vignetting effect, or you can add pigment only on opposite edges to get a kind of frame. To apply the pigment, you can use a regular sponge, or a porous cloth. A pack of pigment is smaller than a pack of paint, so use it sparingly so you don't run out of pigment when you need it most.

When additional effects are applied with paint and pigment, we proceed to the last stage of work in this part. Apply wax to finished image to give a glossy effect. Use a medium brush to apply a thin, even coat to the print. Just like paint, wax needs to dry well. When the wax dries, go over it with a cloth to smooth the surface and remove excess. In the example, soft wax was used, so the resulting surface is not too shiny, but the surface looks smooth and beautiful.

Step 7: Hang the Picture

When the work is done, the picture is donated, help the owner hang your masterpiece on the most appropriate place. If, as in the example, you used two planks stacked together instead of one solid, then you should first connect them together with two small mounting brackets that can be purchased at any hardware store.

Then, on the upper corners, fix two mounting brackets, due to which the picture can be hung on the wall. When attaching the brackets to the painting, make sure the screws are shorter than the thickness wooden plate. I would not really want to spoil all the work done, due to the fact that some little thing was not taken into account.
For a smaller picture, you can attach a small board to the back, as it is done on frames. You can not hang such a picture on the wall, but simply put it on a shelf.

Probably, in every house where attention is paid to the interior, there are paintings or their modern counterpart - photographs. Even in most offices and offices there are paintings. Most often, these are amateur works, which depict a landscape, and you will not surprise anyone with such a design of the room. Today I want to invite you to consider interesting work artist, thanks to which you can bring a fresh touch to your interior.

With today's tutorial, you will learn how to transfer an image from a photo to a whiteboard. The author offers us urban scenes from the beginning of the last century, but you can use this image transfer method for any photographs.

Such works look great among modern surroundings.

For work we need:
- board;
- photo;
- laser printer;
- fine sandpaper;
- PVA glue;
- acrylic lacquer;
- sponge;
- warm water;
- acrylic paint.

The photo below shows a step-by-step and affordable way for everyone to transfer any image to wooden surface.
1. Enlarge the selected photo to the desired size, and then print it on a laser printer so that the reverse image is obtained.
2. We sand the board on which the image will be with fine sandpaper or, if possible, grind it with a machine (the surface of the board should be smooth).
3. We cover the surface of the board with PVA glue (its use gives the most good result) or acrylic varnish.
4. Gently place our printout face down, smooth the surface with a sponge, expelling air bubbles and trying not to crease (the procedure is similar to wallpapering).
5. Leave the image to dry (it will take about 12 hours).
6. With warm water and a sponge, carefully remove the paper from the board. If the paper is not removed with a sponge, it can be rolled up with your fingers - the pattern will not be damaged. Remove absolutely all paper from the image.
7. When the image dries from moisture, cover it with acrylic varnish.
8. We are waiting for the varnish to dry.
9. The image can be left as it is, or you can age it with acrylic paint. You can stamp an image different colors- in this case, one color is superimposed on another. In order for the colors not to mix, intermediate drying is necessary. The protruding parts of the image are carefully processed with fine sandpaper.

As you can see, this method of transferring an image to a wooden surface is simple and accessible to anyone who wants to create a unique and original work of art. Thanks to imagination and the use of acrylic paints, you can create not only a series of urban scenes and portraits in retro style, but also interesting still lifes. Such an image can be not only a wonderful decoration for your home, but also an extraordinary gift to friends and relatives on the occasion of a solemn event. Try it, you will surely succeed!

Drawing technology

The method is based on the thermal transfer of the toner and is quite often used to make printed circuit boards at home.
We will use this method for drawing a pattern on plywood. So let's get started.
First we need to prepare a drawing and paper.

Drawing

You can download it on our website among the crafts you like, or read how to prepare a drawing yourself in the next article.

Paper

We'll need glossy paper, the main quality of which will be a low toner retention rate. For example, it can be paper from a glossy magazine, but personally I use paper backing for labels. If you don’t have any of the above recommended at hand, then you can take plain paper, this technology will also work.

Printing a pattern

When printing, you need to remember that the image will be translated as a mirror image, so you need to prepare your layout in advance by "reflecting it horizontally". You can do this programmatically or select the appropriate setting in the printer settings, provided that your printer supports this function.

Also, in the settings, it is worth turning on high-quality printing - this will give large quantity toner on the sheet and, as a result, a faster transfer of the pattern to plywood.

Transferring a picture

To transfer the drawing, place the printed layout with the toner down on the plywood, and slowly smooth it out reverse side iron. It takes about one minute to transfer an A4 size pattern.

Iron

An ordinary iron can be used as a toner transfer oven. If you decide to take an iron, which is also used in everyday life, then take care of its safety - use a pad of paper and cloth to avoid the formation of carbon deposits on its surface.

As for me, I use an iron for trimming aircraft models, it is quite convenient, since you can set the required temperature on it - 190 degrees. The surface of the iron has long been accustomed to various experiments, so I do not use a gasket.

Alternatively, you can use building hair dryer and roller.

Removing paper

After evenly smoothing the layout with an iron, before removing the paper layer, you should wait for some time, allowing the transferred toner to cool down.

When the paper is removed, you should check the lines of the drawing, how successfully they were transferred, and, if necessary, draw the missing elements with a pencil.
At this stage, the transfer of the drawing to plywood is completed.

Conclusion

This technology also has one minus, in the pursuit of saving time, the development of a number of important human qualities is missed, such as:
concentration, patience, perseverance, concentration, accuracy, slowness, thoroughness.
According to this beginners, children school age I would recommend trying it first traditional ways drawing on plywood:
Translation through carbon copy or template making.

In the variety of materials used for decoration, wood occupies a special place. This material is notable for its unique texture, environmental friendliness and natural origin. Wood itself, especially when varnished or otherwise decorated, is very beautiful. However, at the same time, it often becomes the basis for placing certain images. Moreover, the latter can be transferred independently. And there are several ways to do this.

Unlike paper and canvas, a painting on a tree is something new and interesting in our design. Therefore, such paintings will attract attention, and those people who want to make an interior that can surprise can consider this particular option.

In addition, you can decorate the wood that is used directly in the decoration, making the interior familiar to many look completely new. In addition, in this way you can decorate a variety of wooden crafts from boxes to furniture.

Finally, transferring an image onto a wooden surface can be a hobby for children and adults, and for some, a way to earn money. After all, things self made are actively purchased today.

What needs to be done with the drawing and the tree before transferring

• Transferring an image to a wood surface, as well as to any other, is in some cases impossible without the effect of mirroring. In the case of an image, this is not so important, however, it is better to initially make letters and numbers mirrored, so that after transfer they will take right kind;
• Any drawing is best transferred to high resolution. In the process, blurring may appear, and if the image resolution was initially low, this can greatly degrade the quality of the final result;
• The quality of the transfer directly depends on how clean and even the surface will be. Any pollution is unacceptable, as are irregularities. In the latter case, you can use sandpaper;
• The color of the tree can also play a role in the transfer. It is best to use as light options as possible.

Sublimation paper transfer

A special type of paper that, when heated, can seize with a surface, while wood is a similar surface. Anything can be printed on such paper, and the process of transferring an image with it is as simple as possible.

Ironing paper

It is often used if it is necessary to transfer images to a tree for subsequent tracing with a special soldering iron and thus creating a pattern. Someone draws by hand, but someone prefers this method. However, the method is also suitable for creating final products, well, because of the cheapness and simplicity - it is very affordable and popular.

To transfer, you need to print the desired image on a sheet of paper. The sheet itself is laid on a perfectly cleaned and even surface of the tree. In this case, the paper is wetted with a small amount of acetone, which will make the process of transferring the pigment from it to the wood when heated better.

Important! When working with acetone, all precautions should be taken. Remember that the material has a strong odor and actively evaporates. It is best to work in a ventilated area, and you should protect your respiratory organs with a respirator or at least a mask. It is also important to have a fire extinguisher handy and avoid static electricity.

Having stretched the paper soaked in acetone to the desired size, we begin to iron it with a hot iron, and after a while the image will be transferred.

Translation using decoupage film

Decoupage is becoming a very popular hobby, so many people know how to handle a film from it. After printing the desired image on it, prepare also acrylic paint white.

It is necessary to perfectly clean the wood, as well as give it a smooth surface. Next, we apply a pre-slightly thinned paint in two layers. Moreover, the application directions must be perpendicular to each other.

The paint must be allowed to dry. After this has happened, moistened decoupage paper (about 30 seconds soaking in water room temperature) are placed on the surface, removing the base and rubbing with a sponge to ensure a snug fit. After waiting for drying, you can treat the surface with varnish.

Translation using PVA or gel medium

Regardless of the material chosen, the process is about the same. However, in the case of the gel, the application takes place directly on the board, well, the glue is applied to the photograph. The photo itself can be a simple printout on plain paper. If it is important for the image, it is necessary to have a mirrored version in the photo, as subsequently the picture will take the correct form. Next, the procedure is as follows:

• The wood must be carefully cleaned and perfectly sanded to create a smooth surface. You can use 120 grit sandpaper;
• Photo processing with wood glue or gel. In the case of the latter, it is necessary to do everything as carefully as possible, without missing the slightest fragment;
• The sheet must be glued to the lubricated surface, and then walked over it with a roller for a better fit, the absence of wrinkles and air bubbles. The stage is extremely important, since it depends on how well the drawing will be translated;
• Leave the product overnight, after which, as soon as the gel is completely dry, wet the sheet and remove it with a sponge for washing dishes. The image is translated quite reliably, and it is not so easy to erase it. However, it is better not to be too zealous. At the same time, in the case of PVA glue, it will be more difficult to erase the paper layer;
• After all the paper has been removed, make sure that there are no traces of paper left on the surface, as they may interfere with the next step - varnishing. You can use waterproof or clear acrylic lacquer.