This takes a lot of experimenting, the main problem being not having too much acetone so as to smudge. Have had doubts over thicker paper; takes more acetone/smudging. I have found a lightly dampened cotton tip rubbed on the paper and followed by finger pressure minimises smudging. Of course we then have toxicity absorbed through the fingers so cannot recommend. Perhaps a disposable glove could be used. For larger patterns perhaps a cotton swab could be used. Caution must be taken so as not to breathe fumes, and remember the fumes can burn, so watch naked flames, pilot lights on gas appliances, electric elements, and so on. I work outside with a light wind, and follow instructions on acetone bottle. Everybody: keep encouraging our craft. Thanks for video.
Thanks for the tip. I used to be an engraver's pressman. It's actually to put a portrait on a plaque. Hopefully I'll be successful. Buen Provècho. Stay Safe.
@@jeweleralmighty8354 thank you for the video it's good and useful. I often see transfers to metal but my question is what if it's an elongated round object like a stick or something, is it possible? I see average with average ingredients Thank you
@@jeweleralmighty8354 I did an engraving on my metal plate pls Subscribe to my other channel Firedax Josh you now how hard it it is to upload videos pls give me some support I engraved my Logo which went perfect and I am just 12 years old not lying.
Thanks so much, I really understand well, actually. Other videos either don't have sounds or weird chemicals. This I have and hopefully will work, it's 10pm MST right now when this was posted. So I won't do it tonight.
All you need is a laser copy machine now for best results in my experience the resume paper works the best although regular copy paper is sufficient. The difference the resume paper holds strong during application. Hope this helps, thanks for the comment.
When you're able go to Office Depot and purchase resume paper, it's a little more durable and it allows you rub on more aggressively. Also if you have Photoshop it's been my experience when you layer the same image on top of the same layer about four or five times it comes out a lot darker and reflects on your project as well. One more thing which I'm sure you've done but it's important that you clean the metal with water not alcohol or any cleaning solution just warm water. I hope this helps but when I get back to the shop I'll make another video of that process as soon as I'm free.
@@jeweleralmighty8354 I'm from Greece btw, so... I printed all the paper from top to down from left to right the same image and I cut the image. I left space ofc enough between each design. Also I watched many videos how to transfer design on metal, everyone says alcohol to clean or acetone, wait to dry off then apply. Pls check that thing on Google potch photo transfer. I did like it says but remains a thin paper on surface metal with tge design ofc, but is not nice and I wet my fingers and rub the rest of paper and ofc it goes off all the design. I'm disappointed. I've been watching many videos and idkn what to do anymore. Now I left to dry off till tomorrow night (my time) with this potch photo transfer on blank aluminum disk. B4 I dry off with hairdryer 10' like it says.. Thank u.
Laserjet printers create polymers so it's almost like creating a little plastic image that melts off the paper when you apply the acetone (solvent). The plastic image sticks to the metal.
I was gonna go with a stencil or metal stamp,so when it's time to make my talisman and I found your video,bravo,hands down,the best.
This takes a lot of experimenting, the main problem being not having too much acetone so as to smudge. Have had doubts over thicker paper; takes more acetone/smudging. I have found a lightly dampened cotton tip rubbed on the paper and followed by finger pressure minimises smudging. Of course we then have toxicity absorbed through the fingers so cannot recommend. Perhaps a disposable glove could be used. For larger patterns perhaps a cotton swab could be used. Caution must be taken so as not to breathe fumes, and remember the fumes can burn, so watch naked flames, pilot lights on gas appliances, electric elements, and so on. I work outside with a light wind, and follow instructions on acetone bottle.
Everybody: keep encouraging our craft.
Thanks for video.
Several passes thru a laminator would transfer the toner onto the metal - the heat melts the toner, making transfer easier.
Thanks for the tip. I used to be an engraver's pressman. It's actually to put a portrait on a plaque. Hopefully I'll be successful. Buen Provècho. Stay Safe.
Thanks for watching best of luck! 👍
straight to the point. awesome video
Thank you for watching!
@@jeweleralmighty8354 thank you for the video it's good and useful. I often see transfers to metal but my question is what if it's an elongated round object like a stick or something, is it possible? I see average with average ingredients Thank you
Thanks for sharing. Do you have any tips of how to do a similar transfer with a inkject printer? thanks!
You helped me a lot ive been searching a Video like this.
Thank you glad to help 👍
@@jeweleralmighty8354 I did an engraving on my metal plate pls Subscribe to my other channel Firedax Josh you now how hard it it is to upload videos pls give me some support I engraved my Logo which went perfect and I am just 12 years old not lying.
Hi there this video is great thank you 😊 what paper do you use for this??
Resume paper. Thanks for watching 👍
Thanks so much, I really understand well, actually. Other videos either don't have sounds or weird chemicals. This I have and hopefully will work, it's 10pm MST right now when this was posted. So I won't do it tonight.
Can I transfer circuit design on to copper board or on copper foil...will it work..
What name of papper? What kind printer used(laser or other)?, what kind of metal(iron, aluminium, stainless or all kind be used)?
Thanks for the video.
Thank you 👍
I don’t have a laser copy machine can I use a normal office printer or is that the same thing?
Nevermind I scrolled down and found the answer heha
Regular bond paper on that laser copy?
All you need is a laser copy machine now for best results in my experience the resume paper works the best although regular copy paper is sufficient. The difference the resume paper holds strong during application. Hope this helps, thanks for the comment.
Would this work on steel? I want to print something out to cut an image on steel for oxy acetylene cutting.
Works on steel no problem
Thanks sir. I tried with sinol, but didn't work. Acetone it is.
Does it work with jet printer
No it does not
Will this work on aluminum ?
I've never tried it on aluminum but I don't see why it shouldn't work
Do you use a laserjet or ink jet printer?
Has to be a LaserJet or it won't work.
Uhhh, that scrubbing sound thou... gives me the sensation of chewing wool :D
Did you use regular printing paper?
I used resume paper, it's a little thicker and won't break.
People clearly didn't actually watch the video or listen to what you said.
Where’s my burrito??!!
nice but didn't work on blank mirror steel :(, I tried also potch photo transfer and still didn't work. it goes off the image. so what is the problem?
What type of paper did you use to transfer and are you using a laser printer?
@@jeweleralmighty8354 yes laser printer. I used normal paper A4
@@jeweleralmighty8354 a few min ago I tried on blank aluminum disk, the same thing, it goes off the design.
When you're able go to Office Depot and purchase resume paper, it's a little more durable and it allows you rub on more aggressively. Also if you have Photoshop it's been my experience when you layer the same image on top of the same layer about four or five times it comes out a lot darker and reflects on your project as well. One more thing which I'm sure you've done but it's important that you clean the metal with water not alcohol or any cleaning solution just warm water. I hope this helps but when I get back to the shop I'll make another video of that process as soon as I'm free.
@@jeweleralmighty8354 I'm from Greece btw, so... I printed all the paper from top to down from left to right the same image and I cut the image. I left space ofc enough between each design. Also I watched many videos how to transfer design on metal, everyone says alcohol to clean or acetone, wait to dry off then apply. Pls check that thing on Google potch photo transfer. I did like it says but remains a thin paper on surface metal with tge design ofc, but is not nice and I wet my fingers and rub the rest of paper and ofc it goes off all the design. I'm disappointed. I've been watching many videos and idkn what to do anymore. Now I left to dry off till tomorrow night (my time) with this potch photo transfer on blank aluminum disk. B4 I dry off with hairdryer 10' like it says.. Thank u.
Just curious why this doesn’t work with inkjet or am I misunderstanding? Thanks for video. Gonna do some copper work and need to transfer a template
Because you're transferring toner over. Inkjets do not have toner.
Laserjet printers create polymers so it's almost like creating a little plastic image that melts off the paper when you apply the acetone (solvent). The plastic image sticks to the metal.
Thank you, sir.
Hmm is it not simplier to just tape the letter on the metal and cut it out...
Eso es una cagada.