Transfer Image To Sheet Metal

To transfer a print to metal start by cutting out a piece of sheet metal and sanding the surface with 600 grit sandpaper.

Transfer image to sheet metal.

Image is printed on freezer paper sheets and transferred to support surface. This tip will save you some headaches and frustration. First tear off a small sheet of paper towel and saturate it with the alcohol. Basic method for image transfer.

This is a great post to read before you get started. Cut the photo print to size so that no border remains unless that s what you want. Then print off a design using a toner based laser printer and cut it out so it will fit over the sheet metal. Use the paint brush to spread on a thick layer of mod podge photo transfer medium on the image side of the paper.

12 more easy image transfer techniques. When you place the image on the metal it can be a bit nerve wracking at first. Not inkjet this is the same technique i demonstrated in a previous video for transferring prints or photos onto wood. Immediately place the image down on the sheet metal.

Fine grit sandpaper for preparing the metal surface cup of waterpaper towels. Top tip for transfers. Bending it backwards the tension makes sure the entire surface presses against the purel as it is placed along. Place the image toner side down on the metal.

Metal sheet copper brass etc. Again at your own risk and other methods seem to work better. Image transfer to metal step 1. I use two hands to place the image on the surface on one side and then i use the rigidity of the film to my advantage.

Laser print on magazine paper clean and scuff metal swipe with acetone tape paper image side down onto metal with tape in snipped corners. Printed design toner based such as from a laserjet or copy machine. Allow to dry for a few minutes. Check out our latest post for 12 more easy image transfer tutorials for all new methods and products.

Important make sure that when you place the image on the metal that it is still wet. Want even more transfer techniques. From hobby lobby amazon etc brush. Place on cold skillet heat for 2 minutes over medium high heat.

Place image on smooth wood surface face down. Print your image in mirror to the paper and hold it on the metal you can use tape for it i wrap a piece of the paper around the metal and hold it with my hands than put same acetone on your.