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              How To Create A Wooden Print From A Digital Photograph

              Just ran across and really interesting video that explains how to create a “wooden print”. Basically you want to use a standard laser print on standard paper. Glue the paper face down onto the wood and then wash/wipe the paper away. The toner will then stick to the wood and give a really unique look. I wasn’t quite sure what a “wooden print” was before watching this but I may actually have to give this a try.



              October 14, 2011
              Lee Morris
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              • http://twitter.com/awerllow awerllow

                Man, you guys are on fire this week! This one, I will definitely try this weekend!!! Great post!

              • http://www.facebook.com/nateokane Nathan O’Kane

                That was frickin sweet! 

              • Domagoj Kunic

                Would the generic solutions for mod podge and gel medium be?

              • Chepe Leña

                This awesome! I was screen-printing my images but I will definitely try this method tonight!

              • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=629422253 Carlos Sebastian Guzman

                THIS IS SO AWESOME!!!!!!! THANKS

              • http://www.facebook.com/dewberry.john Jonathan Dewberry

                Ya this is so getting done.

              • http://twitter.com/thatissodawn Dawn Castro

                Love this idea!

              • http://www.facebook.com/mjanicekphoto Marek Janicek

                when she says photo on a “regular paper” then I guess she means regular letter paper printed on inkjet printer right? Or is it a photo paper… Any idea?

              • http://twitter.com/goldenphotos Chris Golden

                I was looking up how to do this the other night, and this seems to be the best method. 

              • http://www.facebook.com/adamkphoto Adam Kerr

                I was wondering that too.. I did a quick search and found another youtube video. Didn’t mention anything about paper in the video but in the comments someone asked using walmart prints for this. The OP replied that it’s best to take those print and get a colour xerox copy made because the paper is thinner and easier to rub off. So I guess that means “regular paper” means printer paper.

                I also read that using an inkjet printer would cause the photo to run… so you should use a laser printer.

                I’m gonna try this soon!

              • http://www.facebook.com/morten.kongsfelt Morten Gimm Kongsfelt

                Awesome!

              • Anonymous

                Awesome indeed ! But HELP : What is MOD PODGE ??? What is GEL MEDIUM ??? (translating dous not help) what is the generic composition of those products ???

              • http://twitter.com/sandervdveen Sander van der Veen

                Anyone tried this with Inkjet photographs? I’m curious, but I don’t have a laser printer at home..!

              • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1278547454 Greg Hoogeveen

                Sweet! I will have to give this a try. Maybe add a little light stain for a sepia look instead of the med podge. Or maybe a heavy canvas?

              • http://www.facebook.com/people/Craig-Oesterling/100001046236808 Craig Oesterling

                This is what I found, and Mod Podge is available at amazon.com, if that helps.
                “Mod Podge ® is an all-in-one glue, sealer and finish, trusted by crafters for their most treasured creations. Available in a variety of formulas, the Mod Podge family of decoupage mediums provide endless possibilities.”

              • http://twitter.com/MrNuyoka Mr. Nuyoka

                I have found from other comments on you-tube that the reason for not using inkjet is because it is water based and will run when it comes in contact with the other liquids.

                Here is another video done with Epson photo paper but as you can see its a lot harder to peal.

                http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3Lb3jdjFW0&feature=related

                “This method works great with LASER print copies, but not so much Ink Jet. The Ink Jet ink will smear, as it’s water soluable. Not sure why Modge Podge was used for the protective outer coating, when the Liquitex Gel she used would have sufficed. Liquitex products area available at any Michaels or Joann’s. Other products that will work with this are gel mediums from Golden. Available at the same stores.”

              • http://www.flickr.com/photos/35578932@N06/ Chad North

                If you click on the link and actually go to youtube…it will tell you Laser prints works best. and in color also works. Its the tone that comes off onto the wood and sealed with modpodge. Hope that helps

              • http://www.flickr.com/photos/35578932@N06/ Chad North

                Its available at Joanns or Micheals, or any art store.

              • http://www.flickr.com/photos/35578932@N06/ Chad North

                inkjets wont work because it is water soluble..it will run off. Need to use laser

              • http://profiles.google.com/ericsphotoshop Eric Klasko

                I tried this and the paper just rubbed right off in some spots, did i use too much or not enough gel medium?

              • http://profiles.google.com/jamesd3rd James Darden

                Wouldn’t any text come out backwards?

              • http://www.facebook.com/adamkphoto Adam Kerr

                Yeah.. but you could always flip the image in PS before printing

              • jhepfer

                Love this! Definitely going to give this a shot.

              • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=729915815 Michael Lastrina

                check out http://www.woodsnap.com. They do high quality wood prints.

              • Fiorella Cornejo

                I have done it with magazine paper too and it works great, dont let the water soak too much at the end, if you notice the image rubbing, stop rubbing it, quickly clean the excess of water and move onto another section. good luck

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