Expert tip: if you are printing an image with words – reverse the image on your computer before printing! Mod podge is not like Elmer’s glue because it’s more substantial than most standard and school glue. Belt Sander - a good belt or orbital sander is essential when working with a rough material like pallet wood. However, if you are working on decoupage projects or need a strong adhesive, mod podge is stronger than glue.

I like to let my moistened plaque set for just a moment and then I begin rubbing with light pressure over the entire plaque. Mod Podge in general is really easy to use, however, the photo transfer medium takes a bit of practice. Notice that I first set the inkjet image with acrylic varnish spray to avoid getting it blurred with the watery ingredient in either the Mod Podge or in white glue (Gel medium gave me the worst results). After about a minute, use a damp sponge or rag and gently rub the paper off in a circular motion to reveal the image below.Next step is to apply the Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium directly onto the face of the image being transferred using either a 3/4" flat brush or a squeegee. If you did not let your project dry for 72 hours, you run the risk of rubbing the ink off during this process, and have to be very careful not to do so. You can use a variety of wood surfaces: plain piece of wood, a wood slice, or a piece that looks like a pallet (this technique works on canvas too! If you build your mounts out of plywood or another smooth material you could get away with hand sanding but it will take much longer. Another key tip is to remember to have your image created as a mirror image or in reverse if there is text such as birth or wedding announcements, family reunion messages, or even your favorite saying or poem!

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