Just a trial run

[Woody]

A new thing for me transferring pictures onto wood once I get it right then these will go off to various veteran groups as fundraisers but first I need to know what people think of the idea I know this one isn't perfect so I'm not looking for quality comments just comments on the concept as this one is going back on the lathe and start again
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[Treeesa]

Brilliant - tells a story without words - if this a reject then that's why I don't turn bowls - I love it and I think they would be extremely well received

 

[Dalboy]

I like the idea what are you using to transfer the image as there is a darker line at what appears to be the edge of a clear medium. When you do these can you not put a black line around the image to disguise it it would only need to be a thin one.
That would be a great image on the final one if you could include the complete bodies and heads of the men, I know this one is only a try out for the final bowl.

 

[fortress]

I love that silhouette Woody. Do you stick the picture in place with Mod Podge, then when dry, scrape the back off the paper?

 

[Woody]

I like the idea what are you using to transfer the image as there is a darker line at what appears to be the edge of a clear medium. When you do these can you not put a black line around the image to disguise it it would only need to be a thin one.
That would be a great image on the final one if you could include the complete bodies and heads of the men, I know this one is only a try out for the final bowl.

It did have a line around the edge but it got damaged so I returned it to the lathe to remove it and that when a bit of his head went missing LOL

 

[Woody]

I love that silhouette Woody. Do you stick the picture in place with Mod Podge, then when dry, scrape the back off the paper?

Yes John quite easy really

 

[Phil Dart]

Is there some sort of finish or seal that you apply over the top of it Woody?

 

[yorkshireman]

I think they'll be appreciated and sell for the veterans Woody, very nice. How durable is the transfer though. I can see it looking a mess if it starts to peel off.

 

[Walter]

Great idea Woody. I have the same question as Phil and Keith though, how will the transfer image be protected?

 

[Woody]

Is there some sort of finish or seal that you apply over the top of it Woody?

Hi Phil this has only got sanding sealer on but when I get it right they will be sealed with Lacquer but this one is going to be stripped back for the next try

 

[Woody]

I think they'll be appreciated and sell for the veterans Woody, very nice. How durable is the transfer though. I can see it looking a mess if it starts to peel off.

Hi Keith its not a transfer it is a picture transferred from paper onto wood and it will be completely sealed with several coats of sanding sealer and acrylic lacquer

 

[Woody]

Great idea Woody. I have the same question as Phil and Keith though, how will the transfer image be protected?

I have answered your question Walter in a post to both Phil and Keith

 

[Sgreen]

Hi Woody. The idea is great and I think they will sell and bring much needed revenue to your various causes.

I used to do a lot of transferring onto wooden jewellery boxes I made, (I don't make them anymore) A coat of lacquer or clear varnish protected the image, or you could use a dermal, carve the detail out and fill with milliput and then turn and polish.
Whatever you do don't use water based products.

 

[Sgreen]

Sorry Woody, didn't mean to repeat your answer, you answered the question while I was typing my comment

 

[Vic Perrin]

Great idea Mate

 

[bassethound]

Brilliant idea Woody, love it mate..

 

[wm460]

I like it a lot Woody.

 

[woodhacker]

Whoa whoa slow down Woody I just get started on one of your ideas and your away on another.
I just can't keep up with you and you're supposed to be slowing down.
Great idea though in theory it should blend in better than a decal.

 

[silver]

I like the idea Grandad, agree with the other comments.

As for me, I wonder what it would look like done by laser engraver.

Even if it could be done

 

[Penpal]

I will check with my Laser mate.

In the meantime Woody go for it mate it is impressive.

Peter.