DIY: Make Easy Photo Transfers On Wood

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As a photographer, I LOVE putting my photos on every kind of surface I can think of.  Wood is probably my favorite. The first time I attempted this was about a decade ago in a darkroom in college.  Well now there is an easier way, with no photo chemicals or darkrooms needed!
                         
                                          Heres' a few I've made using this method:

Here's what you'll need: 

• Your photo (you can easily print this with your at home inkjet printer)
• Gel Medium 
• Mod Podge
• Wood
• Paint Brush (I prefer the sponge brush)

Directions:

 1.) Coat your piece of wood with a thin layer of the gel medium

2.) Line up your photo, place on top of wood and press firmly. Be sure to rub out all the bubbles. Let dry overnight. 

3.) Once you've let it sit overnight, run water over it and rub paper off with a wet sponge or rag. 

After you've rubbed off all the paper you should get something like this:

4.) Now to protect and seal in your image, once it's dry, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge over your masterpiece.

5.) And finally..you're done!! (I like to add a little paint around the edges to make it pop.)