Large Photo Transfer Art for $15 - with Pallet Frame

If you love handmade,

 

you'll have fun making this

 

custom large scale art for your home.

 

 

 

 

This piece measures 35" wide x 30" tall.

 

 

 

Although this project isn't difficult,

 

you will need access to Photoshop

 

or another photo editing program

 

that can enlarge the image size.

 

Choose a photo and open in photoshop.

 

You might want to choose a photo

 

that doesn't have a lot of detail

 

because there will be places

 

where the picture has a vintage rubbed off look.

 

Also, the higher the photo resolution, the better.

 

(say at least 200)

 

Also, your photo image will be flipped when you transfer,

 

so if you need to, "flip horizontal" before resizing.

 

Avoid a lot of red in the photo you choose.

 

Click image>image size.

 

 

 

I set my width for 30"

 

and it automatically sets the height.

 

 

 

Now to print .

 

Uncheck the "Center Image" box in the "position" section.

 

Begin by clearing both the top and left numbers.

 

This means you will start printing the very upper left

 

of the photo first.

 

Print the upper left page,

 

then  (leaving "top" blank)

 

type in a negative number in the "left" box

 

until you work your way across the page

 

printing all parts of your photo.

 

For my large picture,

 

I had about 4 pages across the top

 

and 4 pages across the bottom.

 

 

 

 

I printed all 8 pages (regular computer paper)

 

 on my inkjet printer.

 

I overlapped them very slightly and held them together on the back

 

with a small amount of tape.

 

So I had a large pieced together poster of the photo.

 

Cut thin board the size of the photo.

 

Paint White.  Dry.

 

Brush on a coat of Mod Podge

 

covering entire board.

 

Place photo poster face down on mod podge.

 

Press printed paper onto board using a plastic card.

 

 

 

 

Let Dry.

 

I let mine dry overnight.

 

Use a damp rag or paper towel to wet paper

 

and peel and rub off.

 

 

 

That's the fun part - to see the reveal!

 

Remember, this is a rustic, vintage look -

 

there will be places that look like they are worn off.

 

 

I used pallet boards for the frame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To get a richer color

 

I brushed on a light watered down wash

 

of gray and brown and black in places.

 

 

 

 

 

Then sealed the boards with gloss acrylic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Panel board - $5

Printer ink - $5

Mod Podge - $3

Paint and Screws - $2

 

Your Custom work of art

 

with big impact for a few dollars.

 

You can always experiment with an 8x10,

 

an easy one page transfer first.

 

I'm already planning my next photo transfer

 

using a nature scene!

 

Hope you try it,

 

Deb

 

 

 

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