Iron on Transfer Paper on Wood
Have you ever wondered if you could use Iron on Transfer Paper on Wood? Well today’s project answers that question! Or at least it does with one particular very special type of Transfer paper that is my absolute favorite! And after 2 years of this paper not being available, it is finally back in stock! I used it to make a lovely French Typography Wood Sign, using a Free Printable French Transfer Graphic that I created, you will find that further on down this post. I created the transfer in both front facing and reversed Printables so that you have options on how you want to use them. I hope you enjoy this easy tutorial and project.
This is the before photo. I took an antique wooden board, this one came off of an old door, it was one of the door panels. It had some old chippy white paint already on it so I just cleaned it up a bit.
I actually used my new favorite transfer paper to adhere the image to the board! Click HERE for the Iron on Transfer Paper that I used. It’s called Tap and it’s made by Lesley Riley. It’s truly fabulous stuff! (For more about Tap, go HERE to see a project that I did previously.)I used the reverse print image above, and printed the image onto the transfer paper, using my inkjet printer. I then used my iron to transfer the image to the wood. Some of the paint did curl up a bit when I did it, this would probably work better with a smoother surface, but I’m still quite pleased with the results. I’m not sure if this would work as well with a latex paint, it might melt. But I think Chalk paint could be doable (Although I have not tried it) The paint on this board is probably oil and it’s been on there for a very long time.
Of course you can also use the printable to make towels, tote bags, pillows or whatever else you like!
One more thing … I have not yet used the New Tap Paper as I did this project quite a few years ago, so fingers crossed that it works the same way as the old stuff! I know Lesley worked very hard to bring this product back.
Tania says
just lovely!!!
abeachcottage says
It looks really nice, its got that vintage kinda feel to it 🙂
"En Vintage Drøm" says
wow.. absolutly beautiful.. I will use this an a pillow I think.. I will link to this from my blogg. It is an amazing blogg you have, all of them!! I visit her often! hug from norway. 😀
Le Chateau des fleurs says
This is amazing Karen!! You are so talented!
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Frenchy
Susan (Between Naps on the Porch) says
Karen, I love this! I need to do something like this for my office. Thanks for generously sharing the details on how to do it!
LaVonne @ Long Wait says
This is so nice! Thanks for sharing it with us all. I appreciate it.
Happy Memorial Day!
Enjoy your week,
LaVonne @ Long Wait For Isabella
Meg says
Wow, I love that chippy paint! I never would have thought to use transfer paper on wood like that! Brilliant! Love it.
Jeannine says
This is lovely!
Heaven's Walk says
Fabulous, Karen! You DO have the best graphics – and thanks for sharing them with us! I’m definitely going to try this one out! 🙂
xoxo laurie
❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ says
You have the best graphics. I always know where to look, you have everything. Great project transformation.
Maria says
OH, and I forgot to say thank-you for the printable…I love the French Signs!!
Maria says
WOW that looks fabulous, I’m going to find some of that paper!!
Rosemary@villabarnes says
Love transfers, love old paint, love this piece! Very decorative. Great look.
Cheryl says
Oh my that is just so gorgeous… love your style!
gail says
It’s fabulous! 🙂 Love the chippy board.
hope you’re having a great weekend,
gail