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Permalink Reply by Barsymes Cratchnee on December 9, 2013 at 8:21pm

Wow!! I love that pic.  I may have to use that on my current build.

Permalink Reply by Mike Strehlow on December 10, 2013 at 5:09am

Thanks! I like the way it came out.  I think I said somewhere it would work better on lighter wood, like maple. 

Permalink Reply by Mike Strehlow on November 22, 2013 at 5:35pm

Here is the finished uke with the picture of dragons.  I used a thermal transfer method using my wife's iron. (Don't tell her!) 

Thanks for all your suggestions.

Permalink Reply by the anonymous pick on November 22, 2013 at 5:55pm

cool  ..  subtle  ..     but  nice and warm  .

Permalink Reply by Barsymes Cratchnee on December 11, 2013 at 9:26pm

Again,

I just love the way this turned out on your box.  I love the aged look of it...so natural.   Any chance you could share your thermal transfer method?  

Thanks

Permalink Reply by Mike Strehlow on December 12, 2013 at 10:46am

It is pretty easy actually.  

1. Print a picture on paper using a laser printer.  Ink jet won't work for this technique.  
2.  Make sure the surface of the wood is clean and smooth.  Use 220 grit sandpaper and wipe it clean with a damp sponge or towel.  Let it dry completely.
3. Lay the paper face down on the object you want to transfer the picture to. The image will be transferred reversed so be sure that will work.  If not most printers have a mirror image setting that can be used to print the picture backwards.
4. During the transfer you will need to lift the paper off the box occasionally to check the image then place it back exactly where it was to continue. To do this tape one edge of the paper down to form a hinge.  
5. Use a clothes iron set on cotton (very hot) and move it slowly across the paper starting in the center near the tape. Move it outward toward the edges without creating any wrinkles.
6. Check your progress often and make sure the image is completely transferred.  If it needs more lay the paper back down and go over it again.

I learned to do this here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0oK1CEQRM0

There are also ways to do this using clear coat spray paint and glue.  Some like it better.  I guess it depends on the look you want: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSfj6eiNzew

Post your results so we can see how it goes for you.

Permalink Reply by Barsymes Cratchnee on December 12, 2013 at 2:03pm

Awesome!!  Thanks

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