A great project that is easy and fun is transferring your digital photos onto wood. Videos with more information on this process can be found on Youtube. What a great way to make a plaque for your home entry, a vintage looking sign to display indoors, or a specialty photo sign as a gift. There are many ways to use this project idea so let your creativity take over.
You will need a laser printer to make the initial design printing. An inkjet model will not work for this process; it must be a laser printer that uses standard toner to print the photographs. The other items needed are a brayer roller or a metal tool with a large end you can press on the paper to transfer the image. A knife with a handle will work for this too. You will need a can of acetone that you can get at your home supply center. Nail polish remover is not quite strong enough to work for this job.
Select a piece of wood that is untreated and unfinished for you to print on. Rubber gloves will be needed to protect your hands during the process and are absolutely necessary as the acetone is hard on the skin. Begin by printing out your photograph with the image set up for making a mirror image. On some software this is called reverse image settings. This will make the photo look right when printed on the wood.
Print out the photograph in color or black and white. Apply the paper image on the untreated and unfinished wood piece. Pour the acetone evenly over the paper to get it completely wet. Use the brayer roller or the tool you have selected to rub the image evenly through the paper onto the wood. Be careful not to tear the paper. When you are finished, let the image dry completely then apply a coating of clear finish sealant from a spray can.
You have now completed the photo image transfer onto wood. Enjoy the finished project.