How to transfer an image to a glass surface

Video: DIY image transfer to any surface - wood, glass, fabric, metal, tile | so easy!

Content

Steps
Part 1 of 3: How to glue tape to a picture
Part 2 of 3: How to soak and translate an image
Part 3 of 3: How to Use Mod Podge Decoupage Gel Instead of Scotch Tape
Tips
What do you need
Translating with scotch tape
Translating with Mod Podge

If you transfer the image to the glass surface of a glass, glass jar, mirror or window, you can slightly decorate your living space and add individual features to it. Any image printed on a laser printer found in a book or magazine can be translated. To do this, you need to stick tape to the image that you want to transfer to the glass surface. Dip the patterned tape in warm water, then remove the paper and glue the pattern onto the glass surface. Alternatively, you can use transfer gel directly onto the glass surface.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: How to glue tape to a picture

1 Print the selected picture on a laser printer. If the image you want to translate is only in digital form, then you need to print it. For best results, use only a laser printer. Do not transfer an image printed on an inkjet printer.
- You can also translate an image from a page in a magazine, newspaper, or printed photograph.
- If you are printing a photo or drawing at your local photo shop or print shop, check to see if they are using an inkjet printer.
2 Glue a piece of tape to the image. Cut a piece of duct tape and glue it directly onto your print or magazine photo. The tape must completely cover the image you want to translate.
- If the image protrudes beyond the edges of the tape, it will not be translated. Print the image again so it can fit within the wide tape, which is approximately 7.5 cm wide.
3 Smooth the tape with the edge of your credit card. Carefully run the edge of your credit card over the patterned tape to remove any air bubbles. If air bubbles remain between the picture and the tape, this will negatively affect the quality of the picture after it is transferred to glass.
- If you do not have a credit card on hand, use, for example, a driver's license or something similar.
4 Cut out the image with scissors. First, cut off any excess from your printed photo (or magazine image).Then carefully cut out the image itself. Carefully trim away any jagged or sharp corners, leaving only the drawing itself.
- If the image is square or rectangular, then it will not be difficult to cut it out.
- If you don't have scissors, you can also use a utility knife.

Part 2 of 3: How to soak and translate an image

1 Dip the image in a glass of warm water. The water will help transfer the image to the adhesive surface of the tape. Immerse the image with adhesive tape in warm water and wait 5-6 minutes.
- The water should be warm to the touch, but not hot. Hot water can melt or deform the tape and image.
2 Remove the paper from the back of the tape. Pull the tape out of the water and place it on a horizontal surface. Use your index and middle fingers to rub back and forth across the paper until the paper rolls and comes off the tape.
- If you are unable to remove all the paper, immerse the picture in warm water again for 2-3 minutes.
- Then take out the image and remove the remaining paper.
3 Dry the image. Remove all the paper - you will be left with a piece of tape with the image transferred to it. Use a hair dryer to dry the duct tape completely. Once the tape is dry, you will notice that one side is tacky again.
- If you don't have a hair dryer, place this piece of tape on a surface. Let it air dry. This will take about 30 minutes.
4 Press the adhesive side of the printed tape against the glass. Now you can transfer the image to the glass. Place the image with the tape over the glass and lower it until it touches the glass surface. Then press the tape firmly against the glass.
- Stick the tape from top to bottom or vice versa, moving to the opposite side, to avoid getting air bubbles under the tape.
- If air bubbles still remain under the picture, then they can be squeezed out with the edge of the credit card.

Part 3 of 3: How to Use Mod Podge Decoupage Gel Instead of Scotch Tape

1 Use a paintbrush to spread the gel and not get your hands dirty. Apply a generous amount of this product to the area of the glass where you want to stick the image.
- You can buy this decoupage (picture translation) gel online or at a craft store. The packaging will say “Matte Gel” or “Mod Podge”.
2 Press the image firmly against the glass surface. Place the image carefully on the surface of the glass to which you want to glue it. Place it on the glass, press down and align the gel-coated image with your fingers.
- Press down on the image, being careful not to move it against the glass surface.
3 Extrude any air bubbles from under the image. If air bubbles remain between the paper and glass, the image cannot be fully translated. Gently run the rubber roller over the image surface to expel any air bubbles.
- You can buy a roller like this at your local hardware store.
4 The gel must dry completely according to the instructions for use. If you are trying to remove the paper from a gel that is not completely dry, you will not be able to translate the image. If the room is humid, it may take more than 24 hours for the gel to dry.
- Drying times for some types of decoupage gel may vary slightly. Follow the instructions for use to translate the image correctly.
5 Dampen the inside of the paper with a sponge. Run a damp sponge over the inside of the paper. The water will be absorbed into the paper and can be removed from the glass.
- Be sure to wring out the damp sponge before applying it to the paper. Do not use a sponge that is too wet.
6 Using a circular motion with your thumb, rub the surface of the paper to remove it. If the paper is soaked in water, you can remove it from the glass. Make small circular motions with your thumb - the soggy bukaga will roll off.
- When you remove all the paper, you will see the translated image on the surface of the glass. The decoupage gel image should remain on the glass when you wipe off any remaining pieces of paper.

Tips

If you transferred the image to a glass or glass jar, do not wash it in the dishwasher. The inner surface can be washed with soapy water, while the outer surface can only be washed with a cloth.
When translating an image with Mod Podge, remember that the image will be flipped after the translation. This is especially important if you are translating text. Be sure to "mirror" the words in your word processing program before printing.