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A DIY photo canvas using Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
As a part of Bodhi’s gallery wall, I knew I wanted to include a canvas of him in Washington D.C., the first trip he ever took via airplane, but ordering a big expensive canvas (or even a small one) wasn’t in the budget.
I received a pack of fabulous supplies from a The Blueprint Social campaign including Plaid’s new Mod Podge
Photo Transfer Medium. While I literally had more than 10 ideas in my mind on how to use this product, I knew that finishing up Bodhi’s gallery wall was high priority and I thought I had the perfect photo in this shot of him at the Lincoln Memorial walking looking/walking towards the Washington Monument.
What you need
- Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
- Canvas-I used a 5×7 canvas with a 4×6 print. I recommend using the same size photo and canvas after my experience. It would just look better. I got a pack of four canvases at Michaels for $3.99 plus I used a coupon. Great deal!
- Photo printed out on plain printer paper
- scissors
- foam brush (it comes with the photo transfer medium)
- sponge
Directions
1. First, I took a color photo from our trip to Washington D.C. and edited it to be a black and white photo. I envisioned a dated/slightly vintage looking canvas rather than a bright one. Then I printed it out as a 4×6 on plain paper. Photo paper and card stock do not work.
2. Cut out the image.
3. Squirt out some of the Photo Transfer onto the printed side of the photo.
4. Use a sponge brush to spread the Transfer Medium all over the photo, but be sure it is still fairly thick. You want it to be all white.
5. Place your photo paper down on the canvas with the Mod Podge touching the canvas.
6. Starting in the middle, spread your finger or a popsicle stick from middle to the edge to help release air bubbles and thick goopy spots.
7. Let it dry for 24 hours.
8. After 24 hours, press a wet sponge on the canvas until the whole photo is pretty wet. Squeeze out the sponge to release the water and use the sponge to rub the paper off of the canvas. Keep doing this until all of the paper film is gone.
Let it dry and voila! You have a lovely canvas for just a few dollars.
This works with color photos as well. I’m going to be placing this on an Ikea Ribba picture ledge along with several objects and other art as a part of Bodhi’s big boy room gallery wall which is getting closer and closer to complete all the time, but there is still so much to do.
You can find Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium at Michaels.
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This post was written as part of a campaign with The Blueprint Social. All opinions are my own.
Love this little addition to your gallery wall. Precious!
Awww… thanks Megan! My little guy loved seeing himself on this. :)
Amazing shot and I love that it’s B/W! I will be doing this with photos of my grandsons! Pinning :)
My son had so much fun in Washington D.C. and immediately recognized that the photo was taken there when I showed him. So funny!
Very cute! Did you have to use a laser printer?
Hi Andrea! My husband actually printed it at work, so I’m not 100% sure what type of printer it was, but I’m guessing it was a laser. One other person in this campaign said she used an ink jet, so I’m not sure if it matters.
That is awesome, that makes me want to try it, plus it is a great shot!
It is super easy-the total time of work was probably 20 minutes minus the 24 hours of wait time. Do it!
Looks so great! I did this with photos of Archer on a raw wood blocks for gifts this past Xmas for the family. You can see the wood grain through the photo… it’s super cool!!
I absolutely love that photo of Bodhi! Love the finished product, too!
Your little man is so cute! I love this project!!
does the picture need to be printed from a laser jet printer or does a regular ink jet printer work?
Hi Megan,
Some of the people in the campaign used ink jet and said it had to be ink jet, so I believe an ink jet will work. We used laster jet, but it worked fine as well. I hope this helps. Thanks for stopping by!
Jessica-
Have you tried printing a single photo across multiple canvases? Its a bit more complicated but creates an awesome result.
B looks adorable in this pic! This would make great holiday gifts? Transferring it on wood or canvas!
does this process work on painted furniture?
Do u have a video on how to do this?
I don’t. Video is not something I provide on my site. I’m sure you can find a video with this topic if you search google though. Good luck!
My question is can you do this on glass? I think this wood make a great wedding gift for my cousin.
Great question. I’m not sure. That would be cool!