@@BradAngove Dude! I LOVE your vids! I'm learning SO much! I used to be a vocalist in a band, but now I wanna actually PLAY & BUILD guitars! I'm goin' for it! Thanks man!
Now you think this would work on a nitrocellulose painted surface? Also I like the way you don't edit out mistakes in your videos. I think it encourages others to try new techniques and not fear their own mistakes.
As I understand it, it’s the polycrylic that takes on the ink. So, any surface that you can properly paint with the polycrylic should allow for this technique. A properly dried and scuffed nitro finish should be no different, but you can’t replace the acrylic medium with nitro if that’s what you mean.
Related question: I’d be interested in applying the image between a nitro-based color coat and then a nitro clear coat on top. Does nitro lacquer adhere to polycrylic?
Dude I’m going to try this today on a painted guitar I haven’t clear coated yet. I’ve been scratching my head on what to do on the back of this guitar. Keep killing it.
I’ve now done about 8 transfers using Polycrylic. I’ve found best results with sanding to 400 with a random orbital and I only rub the paper off when it’s newly wet. Then I let it dry, haze white, then wet and rub again. Repeat. If I keep rubbing, I take off the pic. I think if the ink get saturated with water, it lifts easier so I do it in steps. But I’m still learning
I wish I saw this sooner. I used mod podge on my guitar body project and had to wait over 24 hours and it took forever to take out the already thin paper I was using.
@@BradAngove Some darker discoloration around Ace Frehley's head probably due to clear spray and some paper fiber that I could not get off Gene Simmon's armpit and tummy area. It was a Destroyer pic btw. But I am planning to do your method on my les paul jr proj :-)
Not to mention how often you respond to questions, some of mine included. I've never seen that before. And the measured way you respond to critics/loudmouths is outstanding. By the way, I am going to try this method on a guitar headstock.
Thanks for the info. I'm fixing to do a tribute guitar of my pop. I have a picture of him and I playing guitar in his living room. Now just got to find a LaserJet printer. I have learned a lot from you in a couple of days. Thank agin and keep up the good work.
I didn't even think of using it for the dremel! That's a cool idea, but before you do a coat of medium that you're going to carve through, I might have a better option for you. I'll need to test it first, so if you're up for reminding me next week I'll happily share it if it works.
No excuse needed. Thumbs up! Great video. I've seen this done with Modgepodge before but not poly acrylic. Also, a rubber roller works well in applying the paper. Let's you roll it out very smooth. I'm interested in the guitar building application for this technique. Thanks for doing this!
I did a transfer to acrylic about 8 years ago using a colour laser print and a electric clothes iron. It came out decent but care has to be taken not to overheat the acrylic. Its a useful technique.
You could get away with a lot on wood. On acrylic its a little challenging. The plastic deforms easily if its too hot or left too long. Any slight imperfections show up as light passes through. Try it on scrap and see how it goes. Laser printers can produce really vibrant prints so it can make for a brilliant guitar project.
Hey Brad, nice video. Was watching a video by Crafsman where he uses printing labels (take the labels off and print on the shiny side of the backing paper) No rubbing required. Results look great.
Thank you again Brad that is a great trick I've been subscribed to you and been watching you for over a year now and I'll tell you it has been a real pleasure to watch what you do and I've learned almost as much from you as I have ole' Ben Crowe at Crimson
@@BradAngove well Ben has taught me how to build and you have taught me just as much about the mysteries and I mean mysteries of getting a beautiful finish I still have a couple mysteries I may ask you about down the way here cuz I got into contest for kit guitar I don't have the tools to build one from scratch that's why I wish they would turn the prize package around and give all the tools and stuff to someone building a kit because they're the ones that would need the tools so they could build them from scratch but that's okay it's just fun to be a part of it. Take care be cool brother.
I came across your channel looking for DIY guitar kit ideas. Had to subscribe! I've been looking for this technique for a graphic for my guitar. Awesome. When is the next episode of Spalted Maple DIY.
I've been wanting to do a snakeskin pattern for years and I've never been able to find a suitable way to do it. Now I have an idea how to do it. I just need to find the donor body....
Very cool trick Brad thanks for making the tutorial for us. I’m thinking I would like to try this as a headstock logo. Would you say that this is as good an option as making a water slide decal? Laser printer with standard toner correct?
@@BradAngove Two more questions for you Brad. How soon do you have to make the transfer once you have printed is there a time frame and how about to wipe away the backing paper does that have to be dealt with right away when the underlying finish has dried throughly?
@MrBritrider there’s no specific timeframe after printing that I’m aware of. It’s been years since I’ve done this, so I’d say whatever is in the video is the best I can tell you for timeframe before removing the backing paper.
Hiya Brad....well I had some success with a different way of doing this and I think it worked the best so far. This is what I did...fwiw 1. I just used a piece of NZ pine sanded to 400 for this test. 2. I used the Mod Podge acrylic because it's what I had to hand. To apply the ModPodge I used a sponge roller rather than a brush this time. It isn't a heavy sponge sleeve on the roller, in fact it was quite a thin roller sleeve such as you would use for (say) applying polyurethane to a piece of furniture. The coating was even and smooth. The image was printed onto photocopy paper which gave an alright image. Not as good as (say) photopaper, but much easier to work with in this application. Instead of placing the image face down and they trying to get rid of the bubbles, I started by placing one edge of the paper on the pine board, and gradually laying the the image down on the paper by using a lino roller ( like this one: www.trademe.co.nz/art/art-supplies-equipment/other/auction-1533483654.htm?rsqid=426bf66c66a14492b659faf7b8ccddcd ) to get rid of the bubbles as I went. It's kind of like laying steak down in a very hot pan when you don't want the hot oil to splash everywhere....I hope you get what I mean? Doing it this way I was able to lay the image down gently with the roller and without any bubbles by the time I had the image completely flat on the board. I left this overnight to dry and the next day I used warm water and a soft sponge, as you did, to remove the paper with only a little residue left, which I cleaned up with the sponge later. The image didn't tear out at all, although this may be luck because I haven't tried it again yet!! I'll do this 2 or 3 more times and if it works well, then I'll see about making the clock that I want to make for my extended family who live in your city!! Now it's beer o'clock..... later.....
Yep...that's been a major issue for me too. I would much rather use something else that isn't so thick, and I probably need to hunt down something and make some further tests as I really want this clock project to be as near perfect as can be.....
Reminds me of the putty we used to put on a picture in a news paper or magazine and rubbed it to transfer the image to the putty, i like this idea, guna give this one a go i recon 👍👍
Well that's just excellent. So if it's transferred to the water-based polycrillic, would you be able to remove it with a solvent before clear coating if you weren't happy with the results?
If your binding has clear over it: Scuff the finish, mix some amber dye with clear and paint it over the binding (either by hand or by reverse masking and spraying), and then throw a coat of clear over the whole thing to bury the new paint and bring the shine back.
Love your offline comment! People are constantly telling me they bought something offline, and I say oh so you bought it at the store? They look at me funny and say no I bought it offline! I just shake my head lol
Haha yeah, good point. It’s funny because I would never say that in person, but in communication that is online it feels natural to refer to something else as offline.
I have been using mog Pog to do the same process and this looked to work as well and takes less time so many thanks...I'm going to give it a shot. Also for a few bucks at a craft store you can pick up a small roller and that has been worth every penny for getting all the bubbles and creases out. Great video 🤘
Do you use a J roller for that? I was thinking I probably should have done so. I think this stuff probably lays down a bit flatter than mod podge, but I’m not sure.
Brad Angove yeah I did and it has to lay down nicer than Modge Podge because Modge Podge is really thick. I'm on my way out right now to get some and try it. I don't know if you remember the picture of the witch guitar I posted but that was done with Modge Podge
One of the small 1/2" to 1 " diameter paint rollers works well for this type of thing since the nap of the roller can push into creases etc. It also helps that the roller tube is disposable so cleanup isn't required haha
Hey I have found your videos just this week and they have been blowing me away ,but I just got done watching you done the transfer from paper to wood and that was something I think I have seen before but it brought up a question, I'm a leather guy and can you think of away to do this with leather. Keep up the good work and God bless.
I would think there has to be a way to do it to leather, but I have never tried it. Perhaps you can just use iron on transfer paper like they do for t-shirts?
It’s not the grain stain absorbs the ink as far as I know. It’s the acrylic medium. As long as it’s a surface that the polycrylic can stick to properly, it should work fine.
Love your TH-cam channel. I am learning a lot. You're a creative thinker and have great ideas. It would help me if I had access to all the tools and space you have in that warehouse though. Damn!! **** My question is this. Can apply the same process with the same chemicals to the back of a guitar, a black guitar (ugh) with a polyurethane finish on it, and whatever they do at the Fender factory. I have a monochrome ( black on white paper) picture I drew, but unfortunately, I THINK maybe likely YES, DEFINITELY I would need to invert the picture before printing it out. Any thoughts? Am I making sense?
Hi Brad, thanks for such clear demonstration. I did the same process but now after all steps the photo looks matt, so what should I use as a protection layer?
awesome stuff Brad! I'd like to see you try this on a guitar body.....mainly cause i'd like to try it on a guitar body, but i'd like to see how it would come out before i decide if i wanna try it or not lol =)
Great post @brad. Question - I want to apply an image over stain and polycrilic coats and was hoping to continue finishing with an oil to get a thicker shiner look. Will oils still work ok on top of the poly ?
Nice! I just discovered you channel a few days ago through Darrell Braun. Love your content and your tips. I'll be trying this method with the classic pic of Johnny Cash flipping the bird on some scraps, and when I'm comfortable enough with my results... On a Tele body.
Hey great video! Quick question I’m from the UK and over here I can’t seem to find Polycrylic, any ideas what would be equivalent to this for us over here? Thanks in advance
Great and helpful video!. I tried this using a gel version and getting the paper off after was a nightmare. 1 question though can I stain the wood before or after using this method to transfer the image? I have a light colored wood and plan to stain it only slightly darker and the images are black and grey.
Hey Brad, I finally got a chance to use this technique rather than Modge Podge and I gotta say. .... 👍 Much quicker and as good or better. Thanks again from one builder to another!
@@BradAngove awesome thanks man, id love to put an image of hendrix on a guitar im building. Think ill try it out and make a indian motorcycle sign for my fathers birthday first. He cant find any indian stuff its all harley xD Love your videos!
Brad Angove is there anything else that you can transfer besides a photo copy off of Xerox type machine? also will a color Xerox image work? I'm using Xerox because I guess they started it all maybe I don't know anyhow have you ever tried any other just a color photocopy work?
so would this work if the wood has already been stained and finished with a wipe on poly? im assuming you would wanna do it after the stain and b4 the wipe on poly
Your assumption is correct. That being said; you should be able to do it over the wipe on poly if you let that dry fully and sand with 400 grit so the acrylic will stick.
A Nother Great And Informative Video Brad Thank You For Sharing With Us All, Wish This Would Work With Ink Jet Printers, That Would Be Awesome, Thanks Again, Cheers
I think the inkjet version would spear when removing the paper backing for sure. The laser output is basically a decal at that point since it's just a film of plastic. This is pretty cool though - have never seen it done before.
Je l'ai essayé et ca fonctionne, mais le résultat est plus pâle. J'ai utilisé du Varathane Polyuréthane à base d'eau. I try it and it work, but the result are more light. I use a Varathane Polyurethane Waterbased.
Hello Brad, nice video. Say, if I want to print a logo on a headstock by this video, should I cover the whole headstock in glue, or should I only do the place where the logo goes? Will the colour differ if I don't cover it all?
Brad Angove I don't have glue yet, I am just considering for next time. Up until now I've used see through decal stickers, did some layers of clear coat, sanded, clear coat,... been looking for a different methode since it takes kind of long, and in the end I always still see a plastic like shine on the decal
one quick question, i have only watched a few of your vids so u may have had this covered, what i would like to do is put an image as u did on trhe piece of wood, would it work the same for an electric guitar and acoustic, if u have any vids on it can u point me there, again huge thanks!!!
Yes, it would work the same. I will just caution you that you need to be careful what you apply as far as coatings on an acoustic due to the effect on the sound of the instrument.
Love your videos! You have great artistic content! I know how much effort goes into prep, recording, creating and then editing my videos, I can tell you put a lot of effort into yours. I look forward to seeing more! :)
This is something I can really use! Thanks Brad!
Cheers!
@@BradAngove Dude! I LOVE your vids! I'm learning SO much!
I used to be a vocalist in a band, but now I wanna actually PLAY & BUILD guitars!
I'm goin' for it!
Thanks man!
Awesome - have fun!
Hey so I had an idea of doing this on my guitar neck instead of creating an inlay. Do you think it would stay or rub off from my fingers? Thanks!
If you seal it properly after it should stay reasonably well. There are lots of lacquered fretboards out there.
Now you think this would work on a nitrocellulose painted surface? Also I like the way you don't edit out mistakes in your videos. I think it encourages others to try new techniques and not fear their own mistakes.
Kenneth Hildebrand I too want to know if this would work on a painted surface. if so, what paint types.
As I understand it, it’s the polycrylic that takes on the ink. So, any surface that you can properly paint with the polycrylic should allow for this technique. A properly dried and scuffed nitro finish should be no different, but you can’t replace the acrylic medium with nitro if that’s what you mean.
Related question: I’d be interested in applying the image between a nitro-based color coat and then a nitro clear coat on top. Does nitro lacquer adhere to polycrylic?
Not while it’s still soft like in these circumstances.
Awesome idea Brad
Thank you.
Dude I’m going to try this today on a painted guitar I haven’t clear coated yet. I’ve been scratching my head on what to do on the back of this guitar. Keep killing it.
I hope it goes well for you.
I would like to tell us if this worked mate. I want to do the same thing in my guitar.
I’m glad you left the wrinkle marks. It gives a visual of why it’s important to keep the paper flat. Great vid !
Thanks Tyler.
I’ve now done about 8 transfers using Polycrylic. I’ve found best results with sanding to 400 with a random orbital and I only rub the paper off when it’s newly wet. Then I let it dry, haze white, then wet and rub again. Repeat. If I keep rubbing, I take off the pic. I think if the ink get saturated with water, it lifts easier so I do it in steps. But I’m still learning
Very simply you explained!
Thank you
I already subscribed
Hi, good video, what is the spray you use at the end to finish it off,
👍
That’s just watco lacquer.
Your channel rocks! I’m learning a lot
I’m glad to hear you’re finding it helpful.
I wish I saw this sooner. I used mod podge on my guitar body project and had to wait over 24 hours and it took forever to take out the already thin paper I was using.
Does it look good? That’s the important part haha.
@@BradAngove Some darker discoloration around Ace Frehley's head probably due to clear spray and some paper fiber that I could not get off Gene Simmon's armpit and tummy area. It was a Destroyer pic btw. But I am planning to do your method on my les paul jr proj :-)
Honestly you have one of the best TH-cam channel on TH-cam 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thank you. That’s very kind of you to say.
Brad Angove no problem brother
Not to mention how often you respond to questions, some of mine included. I've never seen that before. And the measured way you respond to critics/loudmouths is outstanding.
By the way, I am going to try this method on a guitar headstock.
Thank you. I hope the headstock goes well. Send me a photo.
But that lamest music
Very cool idea! Thank you for the video.
Thanks for watching.
That was kewl I always wondered how that was done.
Glad I could remove some of the mystery haha.
Very nice. Thanks for the idea.
Thanks for watching.
Nice! I'm going to try it on one of my Guitar builds!
Excellent. I'd love to hear how it goes.
Brad have you tried doing a head stock that way? Instead of using a water slide or Vinyl transfer.
I haven’t, but there’s no reason why it shouldn’t work the same way.
Alright then I'll keep checking see if anyone else has tried it. Thanks Brad!
So cool brother thank you for all the great videos
Thanks for watching.
Cool stuff thanks
Great technique !!! Thanks
Thanks for the info. I'm fixing to do a tribute guitar of my pop. I have a picture of him and I playing guitar in his living room. Now just got to find a LaserJet printer. I have learned a lot from you in a couple of days. Thank agin and keep up the good work.
Glad I could help. I hope your project goes well.
I've seen every one of your videos, thanks for all of the tips and tricks, looking forward to more.
Thanks Brian. And thank you for suffering through the poor quality of some of my earlier ones haha.
Brilliant. What a great tip for guys like me that need something to guide me with an airbrush or dremel. Thanks man!
I didn't even think of using it for the dremel! That's a cool idea, but before you do a coat of medium that you're going to carve through, I might have a better option for you. I'll need to test it first, so if you're up for reminding me next week I'll happily share it if it works.
Brad Angove sounds good, I will try to remember
Me too haha.
Great video. So if I want the design on a stained colour do I colour the wood first?
Yes
No excuse needed. Thumbs up! Great video. I've seen this done with Modgepodge before but not poly acrylic. Also, a rubber roller works well in applying the paper. Let's you roll it out very smooth. I'm interested in the guitar building application for this technique. Thanks for doing this!
Thanks Greg, and thanks for watching.
I did a transfer to acrylic about 8 years ago using a colour laser print and a electric clothes iron. It came out decent but care has to be taken not to overheat the acrylic. Its a useful technique.
I’ve seen the clothes iron version, but have never tried it.
You could get away with a lot on wood. On acrylic its a little challenging. The plastic deforms easily if its too hot or left too long. Any slight imperfections show up as light passes through.
Try it on scrap and see how it goes. Laser printers can produce really vibrant prints so it can make for a brilliant guitar project.
Man I hope this works. Just designed a headstock logo if it dosent I've got a lot of sanding to do lol.
I’m testing out a new method soon, so if it doesn’t work that one might.
Brad Angove Ok my friend we will be looking for it
nice ! cool technique , thanks for sharing it !
Thanks for watching Sam.
Thank you for your videos man. Can this be done over a paint coat?
Yes
Thank you for responding to such an old post! I’m totally digging you channel. Now I gotta stop watching and start doing.
Hey Brad, nice video. Was watching a video by Crafsman where he uses printing labels (take the labels off and print on the shiny side of the backing paper) No rubbing required. Results look great.
That’s a cool idea. Did he just press it into the medium as well?
Thank you again Brad that is a great trick I've been subscribed to you and been watching you for over a year now and I'll tell you it has been a real pleasure to watch what you do and I've learned almost as much from you as I have ole' Ben Crowe at Crimson
Thanks; that is a true compliment.
@@BradAngove well Ben has taught me how to build and you have taught me just as much about the mysteries and I mean mysteries of getting a beautiful finish I still have a couple mysteries I may ask you about down the way here cuz I got into contest for kit guitar I don't have the tools to build one from scratch that's why I wish they would turn the prize package around and give all the tools and stuff to someone building a kit because they're the ones that would need the tools so they could build them from scratch but that's okay it's just fun to be a part of it. Take care be cool brother.
I came across your channel looking for DIY guitar kit ideas. Had to subscribe! I've been looking for this technique for a graphic for my guitar. Awesome. When is the next episode of Spalted Maple DIY.
Thanks. The next episode of that goes live in about 53 minutes.
You sprayed laquer over as a sealer. Can urethane be used over laquer as a final finish? Need something hard and durable. I love the idea!
You can use the urethane to seal it as well if you’re looking for a harder finish.
Does it work on the guitar in the same way? Because I love fire flame 🔥 effect ✨
Yes it does!
Brad Angove yayayyy
My mother and sister do this and it is one of my favorite things, by the way, love ur video!😊
Awesome! Thank you!
Brad Angove welcome brother! ❤️
Brad Angove brother sorry if u don't like this comment I wanna ask u in which states u live I live in middle east and it around 6:45 am of Friday
I live in Canada.
Brad Angove O cool our cousins live there too ☺️🥰
Nice technique! Must the image be from a laser printer or will an inkjet image work?
I think it has to be from a laser printer. I haven’t tried an inkjet though.
You just gave me a great idea....thank you.
Glad to hear it. Whatever it is, I’d love to hear how it goes.
I've been wanting to do a snakeskin pattern for years and I've never been able to find a suitable way to do it. Now I have an idea how to do it. I just need to find the donor body....
Great video top job 👍
Cool stuff
Very cool trick Brad thanks for making the tutorial for us. I’m thinking I would like to try this as a headstock logo. Would you say that this is as good an option as making a water slide decal?
Laser printer with standard toner correct?
Yes, it should be a reasonable option. I don’t really like using water slide decals personally.
@@BradAngove Two more questions for you Brad. How soon do you have to make the transfer once you have printed is there a time
frame and how about to wipe away the backing paper does that have to be dealt with right away when the underlying finish has dried
throughly?
@MrBritrider there’s no specific timeframe after printing that I’m aware of. It’s been years since I’ve done this, so I’d say whatever is in the video is the best I can tell you for timeframe before removing the backing paper.
Hiya Brad....well I had some success with a different way of doing this and I think it worked the best so far. This is what I did...fwiw
1. I just used a piece of NZ pine sanded to 400 for this test.
2. I used the Mod Podge acrylic because it's what I had to hand.
To apply the ModPodge I used a sponge roller rather than a brush this time. It isn't a heavy sponge sleeve on the roller, in fact it was quite a thin roller sleeve such as you would use for (say) applying polyurethane to a piece of furniture. The coating was even and smooth.
The image was printed onto photocopy paper which gave an alright image. Not as good as (say) photopaper, but much easier to work with in this application.
Instead of placing the image face down and they trying to get rid of the bubbles, I started by placing one edge of the paper on the pine board, and gradually laying the the image down on the paper by using a lino roller ( like this one: www.trademe.co.nz/art/art-supplies-equipment/other/auction-1533483654.htm?rsqid=426bf66c66a14492b659faf7b8ccddcd ) to get rid of the bubbles as I went. It's kind of like laying steak down in a very hot pan when you don't want the hot oil to splash everywhere....I hope you get what I mean?
Doing it this way I was able to lay the image down gently with the roller and without any bubbles by the time I had the image completely flat on the board. I left this overnight to dry and the next day I used warm water and a soft sponge, as you did, to remove the paper with only a little residue left, which I cleaned up with the sponge later.
The image didn't tear out at all, although this may be luck because I haven't tried it again yet!! I'll do this 2 or 3 more times and if it works well, then I'll see about making the clock that I want to make for my extended family who live in your city!!
Now it's beer o'clock..... later.....
Sounds like you’ve got a good process in place. I find that the mod podge and acrylic mediums are a bit thick and hard to get smooth.
Yep...that's been a major issue for me too. I would much rather use something else that isn't so thick, and I probably need to hunt down something and make some further tests as I really want this clock project to be as near perfect as can be.....
Reminds me of the putty we used to put on a picture in a news paper or magazine and rubbed it to transfer the image to the putty, i like this idea, guna give this one a go i recon 👍👍
I hope it goes well for you.
Can you do this in color and on paint ( like an olympic white finish on a guitar ) ?
Thanks a lot and nice vid !
Yes. The acrylic absorbs the ink; not the wood.
Brad Angove thanks !
Wow, thats pretty crazy...I would love to do this to one of my guitars with a picture of my favorite artist.
Could u perform wood burn over your lacquer finish
Over top? I wouldn’t recommend it. Then you’re really just burning lacquer.
Well that's just excellent. So if it's transferred to the water-based polycrillic, would you be able to remove it with a solvent before clear coating if you weren't happy with the results?
Yes. You could do that, or just sand it off.
great vid, but have a question, will this work with color ink pictures
If it’s the right type of printer.
Another awesome video! Do you know of a way to age the way-too-white binding on a guitar that has a poly finish? I can't think of anything. Thanks.
If your binding has clear over it: Scuff the finish, mix some amber dye with clear and paint it over the binding (either by hand or by reverse masking and spraying), and then throw a coat of clear over the whole thing to bury the new paint and bring the shine back.
MrYankeesfan - tanning lamp or put it in a sunny window
I want to do this with my guitar!
Sounds like fun.
0:48 no specialized equipment required? Laser printers
Really? That’s like saying a computer is specialized equipment. Printers aren’t exactly an uncommon item haha
Love your offline comment! People are constantly telling me they bought something offline, and I say oh so you bought it at the store? They look at me funny and say no I bought it offline! I just shake my head lol
Haha yeah, good point. It’s funny because I would never say that in person, but in communication that is online it feels natural to refer to something else as offline.
I was thinking of doing this with enquirer pics...kool vids...jus subbed...
Welcome aboard.
I have been using mog Pog to do the same process and this looked to work as well and takes less time so many thanks...I'm going to give it a shot. Also for a few bucks at a craft store you can pick up a small roller and that has been worth every penny for getting all the bubbles and creases out. Great video 🤘
Do you use a J roller for that? I was thinking I probably should have done so.
I think this stuff probably lays down a bit flatter than mod podge, but I’m not sure.
Brad Angove yeah I did and it has to lay down nicer than Modge Podge because Modge Podge is really thick. I'm on my way out right now to get some and try it. I don't know if you remember the picture of the witch guitar I posted but that was done with Modge Podge
That rings a bell. I seem to recall it going quite well. Hopefully this option works for you.
One of the small 1/2" to 1 " diameter paint rollers works well for this type of thing since the nap of the roller can push into creases etc. It also helps that the roller tube is disposable so cleanup isn't required haha
Net Rngr I like no clean up! Good idea
Could you apply this technique on an acrylic base instead of a bare wood base?
If you can get the coating to stick properly I don’t see why not.
Will this method work on a guitar that I have just painted. Fantastic videos on guitar painting. I'm doing my first one now on a tele I got from Solo.
What did you paint it with?
@@BradAngove Thanks for the reply. I used a Rust-oleum painters touch ultra cover - satin oasis blue from Canadian Tire
If you give it a week or two to dry and then scuff lightly you should be able to do this.
@@BradAngove I will give it a try and let you know how it comes out. Thanks for your help.
are you able to stain the wood around the image? thinking of Che Guevera on a red stained tele!
You would have to stain before applying the polycrylic, but yes you can do that.
Hey I have found your videos just this week and they have been blowing me away ,but I just got done watching you done the transfer from paper to wood and that was something I think I have seen before but it brought up a question, I'm a leather guy and can you think of away to do this with leather. Keep up the good work and God bless.
I would think there has to be a way to do it to leather, but I have never tried it. Perhaps you can just use iron on transfer paper like they do for t-shirts?
@@BradAngove thanks for the reply, I just wanted to pick your brain. I'll keep watching thanks again.
Great video!!! Can you use polyacrylic over rustoleum paint spray cans, and if so, can it be polished?
I’ve never tried using it over rustoleum. It could theoretically work, but rustoleums painters touch clear is also acrylic.
@@BradAngove thank you for the reply. I'm a big fan of your channel brother. Keep up the good work.
Can this transfer be done onto a previously painted surface? Or would that prevent the grain from absorbing the image/ink?
It’s not the grain stain absorbs the ink as far as I know. It’s the acrylic medium. As long as it’s a surface that the polycrylic can stick to properly, it should work fine.
Thanks Brad. Inspiring channel. It's has me diving into a lot of projects.
I’m very glad to hear that.
@@BradAngove can this work in a painted guitar, if i sand it first and before i apply the varnish?
Is that not the same question? Yes, if you sand your painted surface it can work.
That is a pretty cool technique. I wonder how it works with inkjet printer images compared to the demographic printed image you just showed.
I’ve never seen it used on inkjet, but I’ve heard it doesn’t work as well.
Thanks I guess I'll stick with color xerography. Have you tried with color prints?
It works with colour prints as well.
Love your TH-cam channel. I am learning a lot. You're a creative thinker and have great ideas. It would help me if I had access to all the tools and space you have in that warehouse though. Damn!!
**** My question is this. Can apply the same process with the same chemicals to the back of a guitar, a black guitar (ugh) with a polyurethane finish on it, and whatever they do at the Fender factory. I have a monochrome ( black on white paper) picture I drew, but unfortunately, I THINK maybe likely YES, DEFINITELY I would need to invert the picture before printing it out.
Any thoughts? Am I making sense?
I’m not sure how you would do it over black. Printers don’t print white. They just leave white areas blank.
Great video! Do you think this would work with a color image?
As long as it’s a laser printer I suppose it might.
Yes, love the wrinkle on him. I make halloween props and I find your videos very insightful!
I’m glad they’re helping. Thanks for watching.
Hi Brad,
thanks for such clear demonstration.
I did the same process but now after all steps the photo looks matt, so what should I use as a protection layer?
Clear coat
awesome stuff Brad! I'd like to see you try this on a guitar body.....mainly cause i'd like to try it on a guitar body, but i'd like to see how it would come out before i decide if i wanna try it or not lol =)
It should come out very similarly on a guitar body. I'll see if the opportunity arises to give it a shot.
I like it I love the way you did your vid you took your time and broke it down, I love the crack too gives it more character good job dude thanks
Thanks Roger.
Modge Podge probably works better as an adhesive and using a soft cloth to push it down onto the surface would help avoid the wrinkles.
I’m not a big fan of the mod podge version honestly.
Can you go over the image transfer with polyurethane for a high gloss finish?
Yes. You need to give the water-based stuff lots of time to dry first, then you can clear coat it.
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for watching.
Do you have to sand the polycrylic before you spray it with lacquer?
Yes
Cool idea. Is that just printed on regular paper or is there special transfer paper you used?
This was just regular paper.
Would this technique work on a guitar body after staining and before poly? Love the videos ! Cheers
Yes, it would work but you still need that acrylic medium to take the ink in between.
@@BradAngove So once you've transferred the image, could you finish your clear coat with poly or are you committed to acrylic?
Poly is fine.
Great post @brad. Question - I want to apply an image over stain and polycrilic coats and was hoping to continue finishing with an oil to get a thicker shiner look. Will oils still work ok on top of the poly ?
Oil doesn’t generally accomplish much over poly. I would suggest just using more poly.
@@BradAngove Thanks. Great channel and content.
Nice! I just discovered you channel a few days ago through Darrell Braun. Love your content and your tips. I'll be trying this method with the classic pic of Johnny Cash flipping the bird on some scraps, and when I'm comfortable enough with my results... On a Tele body.
Awesome. That sounds like a really cool project.
Great job wish I had seen that a month ago. I did it differently took three tries but I ended up with an acceptable picture
I’m glad it worked out for you.
Can you make headstock logos like this?
You should be able to.
Hey great video!
Quick question
I’m from the UK and over here I can’t seem to find Polycrylic, any ideas what would be equivalent to this for us over here?
Thanks in advance
A water born acrylic clear coat.
I believe any water based polyurethane works Bec
Great and helpful video!. I tried this using a gel version and getting the paper off after was a nightmare. 1 question though can I stain the wood before or after using this method to transfer the image? I have a light colored wood and plan to stain it only slightly darker and the images are black and grey.
You can stain the wood before.
@@BradAngove okay cool. Thanks for getting back to me.
Hey Brad,
I finally got a chance to use this technique rather than Modge Podge and I gotta say. .... 👍 Much quicker and as good or better. Thanks again from one builder to another!
Glad it worked out for you. Thanks man.
would this polycrylic be an adequate finish for a guitar? and would you do another coat over the top of this?
It could be, but I would generally put something over top of it to seal in the image etc.
@@BradAngove awesome thanks man, id love to put an image of hendrix on a guitar im building. Think ill try it out and make a indian motorcycle sign for my fathers birthday first. He cant find any indian stuff its all harley xD Love your videos!
Neat technique Brad,
I may use this one day soon any other transfer other than a copier?
best, david
What do you mean?
Brad Angove is there anything else that you can transfer besides a photo copy off of Xerox type machine? also will a color Xerox image work? I'm using Xerox because I guess they started it all maybe I don't know anyhow have you ever tried any other just a color photocopy work?
A laser printer image works. If you print of the slippery side of sticker paper I’ve heard that also works.
Brad Angove
Thanks Brad
best to you,
David
Is it a special type of paper or just regular printer paper?
Regular
so would this work if the wood has already been stained and finished with a wipe on poly? im assuming you would wanna do it after the stain and b4 the wipe on poly
Your assumption is correct. That being said; you should be able to do it over the wipe on poly if you let that dry fully and sand with 400 grit so the acrylic will stick.
thanx. your channel has helped me a lot with my firs guitar build.
A Nother Great And Informative Video Brad Thank You For Sharing With Us All, Wish This Would Work With Ink Jet Printers, That Would Be Awesome, Thanks Again, Cheers
Thanks for watching. I’ll let you know if I hear of a method that works with inkjet.
Thanks Brad Much Appreciated cheers
Can you spray a precat lacquer or conversion varnish over top of that?
I’d go pre-cat lacquer only because I don’t know how conversion varnish would go.
@@BradAngove thanks for your quick response. Much appreciated. I think I’ll just stay with the precat then
@@BradAngove thanks for your quick response. Much appreciated. I think I’ll just stay with the precat then
If I get a chance to try conversion varnish on something like this I’ll make a video about it.
Man that would be awesome. Thanks for all your help
Anyone know the song in this video ? It just a good sounding song to me
Uuuuh angus on an sg!
Thanks Brad for another great video! Does the image have to be from a laser printer or will inkjet image also work?
I’m think the laser printer is the preferred option because it’s the toner that transfers, but I don’t know for sure. I’ve never tried it with inkjet.
I think the inkjet version would spear when removing the paper backing for sure. The laser output is basically a decal at that point since it's just a film of plastic. This is pretty cool though - have never seen it done before.
That seems like a reasonable conjecture.
Just tried it from inkjet ... nope not working ... went off instantly... :)
Damn.
Gonna have to try this. Whats the song at 5:15??
All of the songs are from epidemic sound. If I recall correctly, that one is called “Jennie”.
Neat. Anyone know if you can do this with an inkjet based image?
Je l'ai essayé et ca fonctionne, mais le résultat est plus pâle. J'ai utilisé du Varathane Polyuréthane à base d'eau.
I try it and it work, but the result are more light. I use a Varathane Polyurethane Waterbased.
The paper you used to print on, is it a special type of paper or standard A4 paper?
Just standard paper.
wow!!! awesome ty bud
Cheers bud.
Hello Brad, nice video. Say, if I want to print a logo on a headstock by this video, should I cover the whole headstock in glue, or should I only do the place where the logo goes? Will the colour differ if I don't cover it all?
I would do the whole thing, just for the sake of keeping it even. There may be a bit of residue. What glue are you using?
Brad Angove I don't have glue yet, I am just considering for next time. Up until now I've used see through decal stickers, did some layers of clear coat, sanded, clear coat,... been looking for a different methode since it takes kind of long, and in the end I always still see a plastic like shine on the decal
Is it a different process to transfer into motorcycle fairings??
You need to use a different clear coat afterward for those, but other than that I imagine the same concept would apply.
Is the image printed onto normal printer paper with standard ink or are there special materials needed?
Normal paper on a laser printer.
What would the maximum amount of coats would you use for a really thick professional finish?
What kind of paint are we talking about?
Amazed again dude!
Can that polyacrilic go over a existing finish? Like a white guitar?
It can if you sand with 600 grit first.
You can actually do this with any paper picture?
You can do it with any laser printed image.
by the look of it you made basic printer image into a water decal?
It depends on how loosely you want to interpret the term decal I guess.
one quick question, i have only watched a few of your vids so u may have had this covered, what i would like to do is put an image as u did on trhe piece of wood, would it work the same for an electric guitar and acoustic, if u have any vids on it can u point me there, again huge thanks!!!
Yes, it would work the same. I will just caution you that you need to be careful what you apply as far as coatings on an acoustic due to the effect on the sound of the instrument.
Thanks :)
Does it only work on bare wood? Will it work on stained or painted wood?
It should work fie on stained or painted wood.
Love your videos! You have great artistic content! I know how much effort goes into prep, recording, creating and then editing my videos, I can tell you put a lot of effort into yours. I look forward to seeing more! :)
Thank you.