Acetone Image Transfer How to transfer image onto metal for custom engraving GRS Graversmith.

Here's an old Jeweler's trick on how to transfer an image on to a precious metal for any project. For this video I used an old trick made some changes for the better and they work terrific I think you'll be pleased. Please like and follow my channel for more videos and if you have any questions feel free to ask them in the comment box, enjoy.
I used a Graversmith pneumatic engraver GRS Graversmith can be purchased here...
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[@IreneComstock]

Several passes thru a laminator would transfer the toner onto the metal - the heat melts the toner, making transfer easier.

[@charlesfuentes3695]

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]

Thanks for watching best of luck! 👍

[@sparkyheberling6115]

Where’s my burrito??!!

[@PRINCESS2956]

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.

[@dinoeld3800]

Uhhh, that scrubbing sound thou... gives me the sensation of chewing wool :D

[@elizabethkelley5128]

straight to the point. awesome video

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

Thank you for watching!

[@mbootgae1497]

@@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

[@karladitton3462]

Hi there this video is great thank you 😊 what paper do you use for this??

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

Resume paper. Thanks for watching 👍

[@ahsjsien]

What name of papper? What kind printer used(laser or other)?, what kind of metal(iron, aluminium, stainless or all kind be used)?

[@sampokemppainen3041]

Thanks sir. I tried with sinol, but didn't work. Acetone it is.

[@cutcowboy3696]

Would this work on steel? I want to print something out to cut an image on steel for oxy acetylene cutting.

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

Works on steel no problem

[@NatashaDP]

Thanks for sharing. Do you have any tips of how to do a similar transfer with a inkject printer? thanks!

[@aethon6335]

Thanks for the video.

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

Thank you 👍

[@rexx2415]

You helped me a lot ive been searching a Video like this.

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

Thank you glad to help 👍

[@rexx2415]

@@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.

[@greenmaniacs6009]

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.

[@fuhadrock6370]

Can I transfer circuit design on to copper board or on copper foil...will it work..

[@taneishaj157]

Will this work on aluminum ?

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

I've never tried it on aluminum but I don't see why it shouldn't work

[@bilgaissa5831]

Does it work with jet printer

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

No it does not

[@andijvie3119]

Hmm is it not simplier to just tape the letter on the metal and cut it out...

[@Declare57]

Regular bond paper on that laser copy?

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

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.

[@classicuniquegifts9704]

Do you use a laserjet or ink jet printer?

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

Has to be a LaserJet or it won't work.

[@gelid1578]

I don’t have a laser copy machine can I use a normal office printer or is that the same thing?

[@gelid1578]

Nevermind I scrolled down and found the answer heha

[@garydawson5645]

Thank you, sir.

[@nixonsoto4292]

Eso es una cagada.

[@calibear4775]

Did you use regular printing paper?

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

I used resume paper, it's a little thicker and won't break.

[@chrinamint]

People clearly didn't actually watch the video or listen to what you said.

[@andycollectionjewelry]

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?

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

What type of paper did you use to transfer and are you using a laser printer?

[@andycollectionjewelry]

@@jeweleralmighty8354 yes laser printer. I used normal paper A4

[@andycollectionjewelry]

@@jeweleralmighty8354 a few min ago I tried on blank aluminum disk, the same thing, it goes off the design.

[@jeweleralmighty8354]

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.

[@andycollectionjewelry]

@@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.

[@mJones6]

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

[@chrinamint]

Because you're transferring toner over. Inkjets do not have toner.

[@rustbeltmachine]

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.