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November 28, 2014 · 6 Comments

Image Transfer Technique Using Tattoo Paper

Christmas· Craft Basics· Winter· Wood

As I shared in my photo to wood transfer tutorial, I enjoy transferring images to other surfaces to create personalized projects.  The technique I shared in that tutorial does have a bit of a learning curve, so while you practice to master that technique, here’s a simpler process you can try:  use printable tattoo paper to make your own image transfer!

Image-transfer-technique-Crafts-Unleashed-8While this product is designed and marketed to be used with the Silhouette cutting machine, you can use the product even if you don’t have a machine.  You just need a printer!

Supplies needed to perform your own image transfer:supply-list

  • Wood Tissue Box (or other wood surface of your choice).
  • Craft Paint (I used silver).
  • Silhouette Printable Tattoo Paper.
  • Krylon Triple Thick Clear Glaze Spray.
Step one:  Paint the box silver.
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 Step two: Print the desired images on the tattoo paper.
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If you like the images I used you can save and print this file. (Click image below.)
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Step three:  Peel the green backing off the adhesive sheet that comes with the tattoo paper, and smooth it onto the printed images.  Trim around the images as closely as possible.  (If you used your Silhouette’s print and cut feature then cut with the machine.)
Step four:  Peel the plastic sheet off the image, and place the paper image side down on the wood.  Moisten the paper with a damp towel, and peel back gently to reveal the image.
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I sealed my image transfer with Krylon’s Triple Thick Clear Glaze spray.  This will keep the tattoo images from peeling or flaking off, and it gives the image transfer project a nice, polished finished look.
Image-transfer-technique-Crafts-Unleashed-5I chose some of my favorite retro Christmas images to decorate this cheery tissue box.  It will make a cute addition to a classroom, desk, or powder room!
santa image transfer

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Morena

Morena Hockley is the crafty mind behind the tutorials at morenascorner.com. Morena is a stay at home mom to four young children, and crafting is what helps her maintain her sanity. It’s a wonderful outlet and it’s how she gets her “me” time. In a past life, Morena was an elementary school teacher and an assistant principal. She misses teaching, so her blog is in a sense a virtual classroom. Swing by and check out Morena’s Corner!

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Comments

  1. Diane says

    February 8, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    Could I use this method over chalk based paint? Can I print these images on a regular printer or do they have to be on a laser jet also? Thanks!

    Reply
    • ConsumerCrafts says

      February 9, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      You can use the Silhouette Tattoo Paper with an inkjet paper. We haven’t tried this technique with chalk paint so we can’t speak to the results but we don’t see why it wouldn’t work.

      Reply
    • Lili Grenier says

      February 1, 2020 at 5:55 pm

      What is best Laser or Ink Jet printer?

      Reply
  2. JaneEllen says

    November 2, 2015 at 12:18 am

    Thank you so much for sharing those adorable images. I don’t have a fancy machine but did print them out on white card stock first to see how spacing would be, then on a transfer and last on a piece of polka dot vellum. Like to have things handy when/if a wonderful idea hits. Love these and hope to make something delightful for gifts.
    I have to have anything going to make done by Dec. 7th. as am having right shoulder replaced on that day, at least I’m left handed. No more creating for me, will be hard as I have such a good time making things for gifts and my home during that time of year. Good thing I turned down being in a craft show, didn’t know about surgery when I did. Not sure I’ll even be up to attending the show just to look but life goes on and I will recover, this is just a bump in the road. Have had a few of those. When I had knees replaced, were done Nov.08 and left leg, Dec. 14th, 2009. That one was harder as didn’t get out of hospital until week before Christmas. But at least I could lie on bed to make things. Guess it just depends on how hard a person needs to create huh? lol. Have great week, love these cards and images you so kindly shared.

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  3. Alexandra says

    March 28, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    This post has been sitting in my inbox since it came out! Yikes! Today I am revisiting and pinning. Great idea! Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply

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