Transfer Words or Photos to Wood with Wax Paper

Transfer Words or Photos to Wood with Wax Paper | Unique DIY Home Decor Technique

In this tutorial, I'll show you a super unique method for transferring words and images to wood using wax paper. It's a fantastic way to create adorable home decor pieces that stand out.

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[rebekahbardsley]

I have never seen you before Mam but, I am always up to revamp something old or new to keep it out of the land fill. My mom and I were dumpster divers 30 years ago when that term was not out. We only went to stores where there was clean dry sanitary dumpsters for craft supplies or grocery stores that threw away their magazines. We mostly were curb collectors. I tell people my idea of curb appeal is not buying a house but seeing something cool on someone's curb, taking it home and refinishing it into something great. I make all my oen stationary and I even make my own envelopes and I make cool post cards out of fabric and card stock and the postal service approves it as long as there is no fringe or loose threads. I do not have the type of printer you need for this technique but I buy vellum in bulk and I make very cool mini lamp shades out of it.
I look forward to seeing your other videos.
Sincerely,
Rebekah in VA

[gtiernan]

I use the back of mailing label paper and print on my laser printer. Works like a charm.

[thebradoctor]

So glad you popped up! Now, the time to do this! Can't wait to try! Hmm, who needs turkey? I'm crafting! 😊👩🏽‍🎨

[Tysto]

You get a much better result by printing onto the slick underside of label paper after the labels have been peeled off. I get the best results by sanding the wood with 220 grit paper first.

[kimberthesaintbernard_]

Thank you very much for this. Used this technique very successfully to transfer a design onto Spanish cedar veneer for a travel humidor project.

[KAStodgell]

I will definitely give this a go. I think if you your wanting something vintage looking you could distress it and add some darker wax.

[RishiVerma-rn]

You can also use the shiny side of shipping labels

[faycouch]

I will definitely be giving this a try, I have not seen this method used before.

[RishiVerma-rn]

You can also use the shiny side of shipping labels that way there already an A4 size

[metalgirl]

I love the look of this technique. I have 3 printers and none of them pull the wax paper thru it. I have to tape the wax paper to real paper and feed it thru my printer. It’s really difficult. Do you have that problem ever?

[wudgee]

Wow that turned out really well. I’m going to do some this week. Thank you so much, love this.

[gizmo]

I might try this because I have absolutely no luck with the Mod Podge and reverse graphic and am not going to even rely on it anymore. Ive had graphics printed at Staples because of their laser printers, I've given them my cheap paper to do that, I've covered it with Mod Podge, I waited 24 hrs, I've trimmed all the paper I could so I'd less to rub off and still had to go over the print with a paint brush and black paint. II was rubbing the print off!!!! I'm done doing that. I'll use stencils, tranfers or other techniques. To say I'm disappointed is an understatement. Let's see what wax paper will do.

[jenniethrockmorton]

since the wax melts. Does it damage the printer? Think over time it could cause problems.

[johhertert]

Hi, Can it be done on cotton or linen fabric?

[dchall]

You probably should have mentioned that you used an ink jet printer and not a laser printer.

[hayleyar]

If I do this method onto a canvas tote what would be the best product to use to seal it so the bag may be washed if needed?

[cinemaipswich]

There are also things called "Chinagraph" pencils. They are waxy-cryon type of colour in pencil form.

[berrnisimon]

I did this and placed the painters tape around the wax paper to be on the safe side, as I was afraid the wax paper would move on me. I transferred the phrase and sentence print outs on paper the same day, (maybe within 10 minutes) and it made a mess. I had more written words on the same wax paper and transferred them on paper the following morning (12 hours later) and it did a Nicer job. 😊

[agiagata]

All your projectc are so nice and professional, thank you for sharing. I would like to join your club and buy some images, but firstly I need laser printet (I already have ink one). Trouble is so many printers and I cant find what I need. Maybe you know which colour laser printer is good for printing vivid colours?

[lindahanson]

do you need to seal it? If you put it on fabric does it need to be heat set?