Putting Pictures On Wood

Put a layer of gel medium on the wood then lay the paper photo side down onto the wood.

Putting pictures on wood. Its easier to start with the ruler at the center and work your way toward the edges of the paper. Youll paint a medium on the front of the photo and then smooth it onto an unfinished or painted surface. If you want to save even more money on this DIY you can work with wooden objects you already have at home or use inexpensive finds from garage salesWooden pallets blocks planks and even smoothed-down scrap pieces would all work nicely too.

I HATE WAITING but well worth it. Everyone has seen the pictures on Instagram or Pintrest about how to move pictures on to wood. Avoid moving the transfer on the wood or your work will smudge.

Youll need a thick layer. These cool images are nice decorations around the house and draw peoples attention at gatherings. Lay a wet cloth on top of the paper backing for 10 seconds or until you can see the image through the backing see below for example.

Youll print a photo out on a dry ink printer like laserjet or an HP. And then wait 24 hours. Then pour a coin-sized amount of mod podge onto the wood and spread it out with a foam brush.

WATCH my second video too if you like this. Press your ink transfer face-down against the wood pressing firmly and smoothing any bubbles. Pieces of wood to put your pictures on 2.

The mod podge keeps the photo onto the wood and you only take off the paper. Paint your choice of color 3. Once the wood is coated lay the photo face down on the mod podge.