more permanent but don't want the ink to run. Any suggestions?
2006-06-19 06:31:12 · 2 answers · asked by ? 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You can use reverse printing onto transfer paper. The kind that will transfer the image onto a tee shirt, for example, I think it would also transfer on to the wood and you could seal it in place with a clear finish. Try it on a piece of scrap first to see if it will do what you want.
2006-06-19 06:39:34 · answer #1 · answered by ijcoffin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normaly, I would suggest you pick up some decopage from a local craft and hoby store, but I believe it is water based and most ink-jet colors will run.
One suggestion I can offer is for you get some special water resistant inks used to make archived photos from an ink jet.
Another suggestion is perhaps to get some fabric transfer paper from the computer store. Print your image, transfer it to a piece of fabric THEN decoupage it to your piece of wood.
In either case, try this on a scrap piece of wood before you do it to your final piece. Good luck.
2006-06-19 06:41:38 · answer #2 · answered by Vince M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're inkjet keeps drying out then a laser would be perfect, and seeing as you don't use it very much it would last you very long, but of course remember that the toner is more expensive than ink and so is the laser printer, but if you're willing to spend the occasional big amount this would be a good investment. Not only are Laser Jets more practical but they print much cleaner and crisp and more professional looking.
2016-03-15 09:26:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋