https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/wood-photo-transfer-ornaments • Posted by Hannah W.
Take wood photo transfers to the next level by using wood rounds and red ribbon.
Take wood photo transfers to the next level by using wood rounds and red ribbon.
Make sure you use a photo printed on basic computer paper with a laser printer! First, make sure the wooden discs are totally dry. We did this by sticking them in the oven for a few hours at 200 degrees -- it made the house smell great. Cut out your photo to fit the wooden disc. Coat the photo with the gel medium and place it face-down onto the disc. Carefully smooth out all the bubbles, and let it sit overnight. The next morning, use a wet washcloth to dampen the photo, rubbing it very gently until the paper starts to come off -- and you start to see the image on the wood underneath! Continue to do this until all the paper is gone, but be careful -- if you rub too hard, the image can come off too. Once you've rubbed off the paper, paint a coat of Mod Podge and let it dry completely. Drill a hole, string it with red ribbon, and hang it on the tree!