DIY photo transfer on glass using packing tape

Learn how to turn your photos into clear stickers and add onto glass! Grace demonstrates how to do so with a photo, glass block, a bowl of water and clear packing tape. CORRECTION: If you do have text in your image, you do not have to reverse it on the printout. If you would prefer to print the instructions, head over to our craft blog: www.bfranklincrafts.com/diy/p...
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[@whitepunksvevo1343]

In body shop in collage, we took photos and layered polyurethane over them and pealed it off when it dried. We would put them motorcycle gas tanks or car hoods helmets or whatever and sprayed a clear coat so the seam would melt in. Any high-quality print would work, even magazine pictures.

[@thereisbeautyinthisworld7251]

Sounds really interesting.

[@kimberlyd2308]

Can you elaborate on that process? Sounds cool

[@MagicallyResin]

Painted layers of polyurethane? Or some type of sheet like vinyl? I love this idea. 💝

[@whitepunksvevo1343]

@@MagicallyResin Thats what is is.

[@Null-Red-Blue]

So you sprayed polyurethane onto a photo or magazine, then when dried, you could just peel off the poly layer the image and throw it onto something with clear coat?

[@janh5199]

You can do the same with magazine photos. That is how we made transparencies to show on overhead projectors when I first started teaching.

[@rickr.mortis4821]

We did this in grade school with magazine cutouts.

[@flashy5150]

I was going to say , once you stick the photo to your jar, maybe try a blow dryer or a heat gun to get the adhesive on the tape more sticky. Also, make sure you don’t touch the surface where you are going to stick the picture, because oil from your hands will make it not want to stick and it will start to bubble later on and peel off. Personally, I would use clear waterslide decal paper, print your image, spray a light coat of clear lacquer over it, let dry, cut out your image, soak it in water, slide the image onto your jar, smooth out and let it dry. Then mask it off and spray, so the lacquer covers the outside perimeter of your image by a 1/4”, to bury it in lacquer and make it permanent. Then you can wash the jar and the image is sealed onto your glass. It will never come off. Nice idea of yours though.

[@smcdaniel3894]

May I ask, 1)where do you get waterslide paper at? 2) after you soak in water do you rub off anything and do you apply wet to the glass? Thank you so much

[@Author_Alyssa_Taylor]

flashy5150 -- Are you still out there? Some of us are asking for some extra input!!

[@IKSRTFO]

Any recommendations on what waterslide paper u have in mind??

[@iluv2worship]

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[@OhKayinAustin]

I like how you said you just do this... and then you will just do this ...and then there's 730 steps. Lol very detailed though. Ty

[@bevlindsay7054]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing your idea, your instructions are so clear and easily understood. Got to give thus a try. Best wishes 💕

[@janedoe805]

I’m so delighted, l saw your video! I just purchased 49 Clear Glass Ornaments from Hobby Lobby (4” X 4” X 1” sort of like a flat cube shape) I was going to mod podge photos of my Grandkids onto them... This is so much better! Seriously, it’s serendipitous! Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ♥️ Now, I just have to buy a laser printer but, I don’t care I needed a new printer anyway! ♥️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 P.S. I just did a happy dance! 💃🏻

[@BFranklinCrafts]

(Also does a happy dance) Thank you so much for checking out our video! We hope your ornaments turn out perfect this holiday season!

[@radyocayvesiir8349]

Thank you for this beneficial content, however I just wonder whether after a time if it is pared or shelled back @@BFranklinCrafts

[@UncommonEyes]

Love it must try for gifts to give for someone who likes to take photos. Also can use on sheet of glass for larger photos, I think. Looks like an easier way to make floating photo in those floating frames such as I once used for a beautiful tulip poplar silk moth-that photo sold🙂. It was a bear to get lined up in places and keep there. I don’t have a laser printer, but the library does😀. Thanks so much for sharing this video.

[@angomnaresh9859]

This method is one of the best, most wonderful DIY I ever seen. Thanks a lot for this great post.

[@GinaRosas]

This was an awesome video that I wasn't even searching for, but I'm saving it. Such a cool idea! I was actually searching the best way to adhere glass to glass.

[@BFranklinCrafts]

That's awesome Gina! We are happy to have popped up on your feed! Let us know how it goes, we would love to hear!

[@beckyworthen7136]

This is totally what I've been looking for. I love it. Thank you so much for sharing this video

[@cynthiaandino2538]

what paper would you use to print the pictures out? if u not mind me asking?

[@karenwarnecke5894]

wow................that was so great to watch. One of the BEST how to's videos I have seen yet. thank you so much.

[@padminikoka961]

Wow.... Outstanding idea... Genius actually.... Thank you for sharing.... You are generous and wonderful... Always wanted to etch pictures on glass... You fulfilled my desire... In a simple manner... You are awesome 😊🙏

[@kmlobatos]

So beautiful! I love this ❤ You make it look so easy ❤

[@shawna278]

I am a New Subscriber! You came up on my feed; I am so Happy I stopped by. I love this process and will be creating it. Thank You!

[@BFranklinCrafts]

Thank you for stopping by to watch our video! We hope you enjoy putting together your project!

[@brianzaikowski3701]

That’s really cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@blackpoppymagazine]

Wow that's the easiest transfer technique I've ever seen!!! Thank u!!

[@HappinessinYourLife]

So pretty! Thank you!

[@maryjane9152]

I used some stationary with a picture of a little girl helping her younger brother across a beautiful creek. I put it on a flower vase and it is beautiful! Hope this helps someone come up with an idea of how they can use other things if they dont have a laser jet printer.

[@usharamesh4568]

I tried it too.it was simply fabulous and super easy.BG thank you

[@BFranklinCrafts]

We are happy it worked out! Thank you for watching!

[@Mister_Holdsworth]

Great job and great lesson. I will be doing this. Thank you.

[@zahir2023]

Thanks for teaching me this nice technic of photo transfer on glass surfaces.

[@zapot66]

Really enjoyed this. Definitely will try this. Thank you.

[@thedabblingdiyer5842]

It worked great for me! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGTNq3WJqqh-i9U

[@kombatangel]

Cannot wait to try this, thankyou for a great tutorial :)

[@thedabblingdiyer5842]

worked great for me ! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGTNq3WJqqh-i9U

[@sophiemiller9224]

Gosh you made that look easy, I love it!

[@thedabblingdiyer5842]

It was super easy! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGTNq3WJqqh-i9U

[@customizarecriar8334]

Muito boa essa ideia de arte,ficou linda.

[@melindaelizabeth9366]

So awesome. Thx for sharing.

[@reggaereggae6986]

Can you use the clear roll for book covers or is it not sticky enough thank you

[@starrngg1]

This is awesome. Thank you for sharing. Christmas is coming soon.

[@BFranklinCrafts]

This would be great for many Christmas projects! It would be fun to incorporate them with twinkling lights or tea light candles.

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Thanks for a great tutorial. This turned out beautifully and your instructions are very clear.

[@BFranklinCrafts]

That is awesome!! Thank you for checking out our video, glad your project turned out perfect :)

[@mariaevaalcantara40]

Thank you for your tutoring, but where can I get or buy the clear packing paper to transfer the picture? Thank you in advance for your respond.

[@ritageorge2348]

I love the cute way your voice goes way up high on every last word in your sentences. I felt l was waiting for it and getting distracted from watching the tutorial. Love that too by the way.

[@charlottedevries589]

Cant waIt for tomorrow to start I'm very excited

[@123456789numbers100]

would i be able to use the same photo transfer method onto an acrylic keychain/ornament?

[@anonymously241]

Your kids are adorable 🥰

[@cwp2614]

I do get it. Does the tape just stay on the picture while the edges eventually begin to curl up?

[@DH-qz2so]

Were there issues at all with burnishing, or the look of the finished project, with the seams of the tape?

[@colinremmer2417]

That's a really good idea for gifts. Thanks

[@09shirish]

Nice idea, pl. told me which type of photocopy you can used ! (for transmitting the image)

[@celtic_siren]

Definitely going to try this. Hope it works!

[@tinascott7126]

So amazing! Been wanting to try something like this but could never figure out quite how to do it. Thank you! Though I do have a couple questions. Does it peal off easy? If so, is there anything you can do to prevent it?

[@DH-qz2so]

Use ModPodge over the project, let dry... will dry clear.

[@sherazquraishi8810]

Nice tricks and tips!

[@tamaracoba]

I LOVE this!

[@user-ir2by5ox7w]

really fantastic, thanks a lot 😍

[@libertymicrofarm6032]

That’s cool. But how do you protect it? I mean in time, won’t the tape begin to lift? Can you maybe mod lodge over it? Or use like a spray acrylic?

[@mariaelenasantiago3313]

Love it. I have to try this.

[@gjop-xm2xe]

Wow can’t wait to try

[@BastianMoon]

Would you suggest a modge podge or some sort of gloss coat to make sure it doesn’t come off ?

[@laurieudall4159]

Wow! I can use this to make labels using laser printer (using word on computer) and place on jars to make canning labels for freeze dried canning we just started doing!

[@creativegirl9710]

Yes!

[@ShoryoTombo]

This is brilliant!

[@janineharris3601]

thank you for making it so easy to print off

[@yvonneost12]

So the sticky tape stays on the photo ? even on the finished product ?

[@jasminewaltho1574]

Thankyou for sharing the idea , its agood simple, quick a and cheap fun thing to do

[@hibad5051]

This is a video that made me subscribe to your channel right away! Can't wait to try this.

[@BFranklinCrafts]

Thank you for subscribing Hiba D!

[@belajarmenggambar-mewarnai]

amazing work

[@shirljoanrea693]

love your video. i will try this way with photos. thank you

[@BFranklinCrafts]

Thank you for watching!

[@elizabethsilva6691]

That's awesome. Thank you so much

[@jamjam922]

After washing many time pics will stay or after sometimes fade away?

[@michelledsouza5326]

Love it!

[@chucksteward2615]

I have one question--If you put your picture on a bottle and at a later date you want to wash the bottle, will the picture come off or loose or damaged? I would hate to do this kind of work just to have it destroyed down the road.

[@NaushadKhalique]

I have been doing that for long but I can't get rid of the hazy and cloudy look it leaves on the tape. How to get rid? Please tell

[@leslieg1196]

Awesome, thank you!

[@hildegarde7234]

Quelle bonne idée 💡. Merci

[@yvonnetucker1416]

LOVE THIS

[@tru2love610]

Can I use transfer tape instead?

[@glennsmith6380]

Have you tried to see if varnish will adhere the picture so that it can be washed ?

[@BFranklinCrafts]

You can try a dishwasher-safe Mod Podge or sealer (some may leave streaking on glass), but we still recommend gently hand washing any of these projects for long lasting use. Thank you for asking!

[@sitara333infinitelovefrequ6]

Hi can you do this with photographs ? Or does it need to be printed from your printer on standard paper

[@annablu]

I love this idea I will create as a token for my friend - his cousin passed away ❤🙏

[@martinitang]

Does the sticker come off over time? Do u suggest a sealer varnish or something in the like?

[@creativegirl9710]

good question. I would seal it.

[@ashasinha4981]

Is this the cellofine paper which you have used how it's got stuck to the photo?

[@jolantaozimkowski5129]

does the ink fade when exposed to sunlight??

[@nancymabry]

Wow! Cool!

[@stargazeronesixseven]

This so Amazing! Thank You So Much for sharing! 🙏 Many Happy Good Blessings in Return! 🌷🌿🌍💗🕊

[@mirandadavis2730]

FABULOUS. WELL EXPLAIN INSTRUCTIONS😂👍❤

[@gorgadekoe3878]

I also love your tip i used to put my fotos inside 🙏 alot👏

[@annafriessen7156]

This was very helpful thanks 😊 a lot!! 🥰

[@amymccartney3039]

wow cool thanks for sharing this

[@chloekit4861]

Does this work with regular photos on photo print paper?

[@EditswithNezukoChaAaN]

Amazing 🤩🤩🤩

[@georgiawilliams1880]

I was wondering which laser printer to buy?

[@donnadonald5888]

Does it have to be done right after u print it off or can u use a print thats been around for awhile

[@BFranklinCrafts]

Hi there Donna! It does not have to be applied right away after you print. Thank you for asking!

[@sherriberkley188]

So what keeps it from coming off? Or what’s the durability, lasting time.

[@winterdesert1]

Probably can never get it wet, because it's just like a jar label.

[@artandcraft835]

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[@priscillak7825]

I Love this and im so happy I found this method. I think it looks the most professional. I have a question that if a sealant after the picture is stuck on, would that help keep the picture longer? Especially if lets say the glass is used near a tub where it may get continuously wet? Figured also it may help maintain the picture after light hand washing.

[@BFranklinCrafts]

Hi there Priscilla! A sealer can help with the pictures lifespan. If you want to add it you can use a brush-on sealer like Mod Podge or a spray (with sprays you would have to do a couple layers). You might see some streaking though on the glass, just a heads up! Maybe try practicing on another glass surface before applying. Thank you for asking!

[@mandykershaw1969]

I know this sounds a daft question but where do you purchase clear packaging tape , iv never seen it . Love the technique though x

[@anitab5367]

@@mandykershaw1969 Post Office, Home Depot, Lowes type stores, a moving store...

[@Bobby-hm4dz]

Thank you😊

[@allisterpenson8386]

Hi my laser printer only prints in black, i use it to heat transfer foil onto paper, could i use the same method as you but with foil colours instead of a photograph

[@chelseasummers2365]

Would this work if you stick the printed picture on clear contact paper in place of packing tape?

[@Mindverve7]

So this is a cool idea for sure, but what if you don’t want the glossy piece of tape? In other words, can you transfer the ink off the tape and then spray some sort of fixative over it?

[@BFranklinCrafts]

You could try sealing it with a clear, matte sealer to see if it could take the glossiness away! Thank you for asking :)

[@tonyrome068]

Great job

[@BFranklinCrafts]

Thank you!

[@ladylatt1]

How do you avoids the layered tape lines ?

[@marlene-rr2ih]

I didn't see a glass block on your product site. Wonder where to buy it.

[@petersilvares8828]

Never seen that before cool

[@user-mv7jm2vm7m]

Great information! I still don't get it. How does it stuck to the glass if you're not using any kind of glue?

[@jobell1060]

The only problem I have with this technique is that you can see the individual strips of tape. If you use a sheet of tape I think you would get better results. But great idea!

[@trueblueimpersonations8949]

Contact paper, thanks for the idea 💡

[@artandcraft835]

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[@successinvictus5145]

I am thinking, maybe the transparent sticker sheet would be best for bigger photos.

[@yvonnemarie5149]

What about adhesive laminate?

[@sandyc9379]

Yes! The seams are driving me nuts! Can anyone recommend a wide tape? I tried clear Con-tact roll but while rubbing the soaked paper off, the image rubs off in several spots with it. Burnished it to death & used my laser printer.

[@derondafondren6666]

I love your idea.Thank you for sharing and stay safe 🙏 God Bless You and your's.MeMe

[@loriehutson]

Cool 😎 Thank You 🙏 Blessings

[@broken4663]

I love it

[@soniyalookose7173]

Superb 👍👍

[@user-rd6dh4hq1j]

Is this a certain type of printing paper?

[@tranquilrobin7841]

Good work

[@louiseharrison7083]

Would it work with sticky back plastic instead of tape?

[@ladydi5789]

What materials do I need for this project?

[@melissaelfert6598]

Do you use regular paper or photo paper. Can I print it on a xerox machine?