Photo transfer on wood

How to make it

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   Prep the print

   Print the photo on a laser printer, flipped left to right if it has words. Trim it to the board's size.

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   Sand the wood

   Sand the face with 220 grit and wipe off the dust.

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   Brush on gel medium

   Coat the board with an even layer of gel medium. Not too thin, or the image won't fully transfer.

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   Press the print

   Lay the print face down on the wet gel. Smooth it from the center out with a card to push out every bubble.

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   Wait overnight

   Leave it at least 12 hours. Rushing this step peels the image off.

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   Rub off the paper

   Mist the paper and rub it with your fingers in circles. The paper pills away and the photo appears.

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   Rub again and seal

   Let it dry. A white haze means more paper is left, so mist and rub once more. Seal with matte sealer.