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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.

French Sign Wood Transfer Printable Pinterest GraphicClose up of Sign with French Words

 

Here is a close up photo of the lovely French Typography wooden sign, that I made! I kept the original chippy paint that was on the rustic antique board that I found. I really liked the patina on the board!
French Typography Printable majoliques

 

French Typography Printable Majoliques Mirrored

 


Wooden painted chippy old board
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.

Tap Transfer Paper

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.

Finished French Wood Transfer Sign on shelf

 

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.

 

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Comments

  2. Megan Hilland says

    I love this 🙂 Can you tell me how much of an “outline” the transfer leaves behind? Im looking for a way to seamlessly transfer text to wood without it looking like a “sticker” if you see what I mean! x

  3. Tuscola Today- Alysia and Syndee says

    Thanks so much for sharing this. I plan to use this to transfer one of your images to a wooden table painted with latex chalk paint.

    Do you know the best way to seal this so the image won’t scratch off?

    BTW: I have used another brand of iron on transfer on latex painted wood and it turned out fine, did not melt. It had some bubbling but was fine. Beautiful actually, because I used your french Chocolat image. Thanks! 😀

  4. טלטליקה says

    Hi,
    i just bought the TAP and when i iron it on wood – it melt!!! and the picture become very unclear and “spread…”
    do you know what can i do????

    thanks,
    Tal

  7. Karen- The Graphics Fairy says

    Thank you everyone!

    Janelle, That would be perfect! I thought about using this on a dresser even.

    Tina, Yes, you want to trim around it, but it doesn't show nearly as much as other transfer papers that I've tried.

  8. Tina's Primitive Attic says

    This is wonderful!! I havent worked with transfer paper yet, does the part the image isnt printed on, show on your finished piece or are you supposed to cut around the oustide of the image or? Thanks for sharing this! Tina

  9. Janelle says

    I have some old drawer fronts that this would be perfect for. Thank you for the tutorial. I am also a new follower and subscriber.

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