How To Apply a Furniture Transfer | Instructions and Tips

[@cheriemorales7019]

Such a beautiful piece. Very informative, I really appreciate your knowledge and for sharing it with us. Thank you!

[@DIYDEANNA]

You’re welcome!

[@amelialee2755]

You are awesome, Deanna! Your work is beautiful!🙂

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks so much!

[@scrapteck123]

Very nice description of how to transfer. Looking forward to more videos

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for watching!

[@libertygiveme1987]

You did a WONDERFUL JOB!!!! Very BEAUTIFUL!!!! My personal taste, I would have left the hardware Gold, but again, that's just me.

[@rachellefortier1051]

The paint colours and transfer go good together. So fancy. I like!!

[@DIYDEANNA]

Rachelle Fortier I’m glad you like the colour combo! You’re right, the flowers do make it fancy 😃 thanks for watching!!

[@marestar64]

This is beautiful! I love how you put the transfers especially over the hardware. That really caught my eye. This was a great tutorial for applying transfers.

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for your feedback! I’m happy to hear the transfer over the hardware caught your eye and you enjoyed the tutorial. Thanks for watching!

[@sylviapearson301]

Your channel just popped up this morning I want you to know I love your projects. I binged watched two videos while getting ready for work. 🌸

[@DIYDEANNA]

I hope you weren't late for work! Thanks so much for watching, I've got more videos coming soon! Stay tuned.

[@Lourdes-Ambrosio]

This came out gorgeous! I love the green tones with this transfer! great great instructions! Thank you

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for watching and your feedback! I’m glad I took a chance and went with the bold green colours!

[@loretta9478]

Excellent demonstration Deanna! Your attention to detail for the viewers understanding was extremely helpful, thank you. This dressers turned out so beautiful!💖

[@DIYDEANNA]

Hi Loretta, thanks for your feedback on this video! ☺️ And thanks for watching.

[@LindaSchellinger]

That's beautiful I can't wait to get started!

[@Carolokie3]

Wow you did an amazing job! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[@DIYDEANNA]

And thank you for watching!

[@Carolokie3]

I’m having trouble finding transfers for a large 3 tiered cabinet that i want to make country store style. I see lots of flowers but am just finding stencils with the country wording. I’ve looked and looked on Etsy and websites. Is there a way to send you the pic of the cabinet for ideas? I’m thinking black for the cabinet to match a table but the doors is what i am looking to put transfers on. Thanks so much!!

[@mabelvsmabel2168]

Thank you so much, I feel like such a pro by watching you!! 🙌

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for watching! I hope you give this a try!

[@kathleenemery102]

Hey Deanna Wow when you first started I was thinking oh no this tutorial is not for me! but you know I just could not jump over to the next one I just had to sit it out because curiosity got the better of me lol..so pleased I watched to the end, oh boy am I blown away its BEAUTIFUL so ELEGANT x your AMAZING, I like how you talk us ALL through each step loving your videos ...thank you Tilly :-)

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for giving it a chance! I’m glad you are are enjoying my teaching style!

[@ashleyadams6803]

What a pretty dresser, you did a beautiful job and your descriptions were very helpful! Really enjoyed, I’ve subscribed!

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thank you Ashley, I’m glad you enjoyed this video.

[@CherishEaDay]

It turned out nice. I enjoyed your teaching technique.

[@DIYDEANNA]

Cherish Each Day thanks so much for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, I appreciate your feedback!

[@dawnbgraham3]

Well!!! This looks amazing! I truly appreciate how thorough and concise your instructions are! I have a project that was overwhelming me ( I haven't started it yet!), but now I feel confident I can get it done!!! THANK YOU FOR THAT!

[@DIYDEANNA]

New projects can be overwhelming! Just take it one step at a time, you’ve got this!! Thanks for watching.

[@ruthblack3676]

Really, really nice job! I was having trouble seeing it in the beginning phases but the finished product was beyond my imagination! I just love it! The color play is so attractive to the eye! A work of art is something you never get tired of looking at and I think you have brought this piece to this point; for me anyway. Love your videos; your energy comes through the screen and the rhythm of your pace of information transfer is fluid and upbeat unlike many DIY vids that drone on beating you like a dead horse with their snail's pace delivery. I have binge watched you now and you MUST provide more content for the appetite you have created.

[@DIYDEANNA]

Hi Ruth! Thanks for binge watching! I appreciate your support and thoughtful comment. I can relate to your comment having trouble seeing it in the beginning, there's often an "ugly stage" in the middle of the project before it all comes together. I am working hard on bringing you more videos, I make these videos in my spare time for fun so thanks for your patience while I get the next one ready :)

[@Jen-po3wz]

Stunning!

[@eviebop7655]

Wow you make it look so easy! I'm about to try my first project, so thanks for all the tips!

[@DIYDEANNA]

You can do it! Thanks for watching!

[@juliahelland6488]

The design is very beautiful!❣ Thanks for sharing!

[@shahanahussain1334]

I loved the the paint colours u have applied to the dresser and brought it out with a superb finish

[@doreenrussell2978]

Outstanding! How beautiful.

[@prudencebottomley9645]

Absolutely beautiful

[@05grandkids]

Wow! Amazing. You are definitely talented to attack this project. It is beautiful.

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thank you so much!

[@lydiakinnaman1106]

Love it, any thing green... beautiful.

[@marindastedman9108]

Excellent demonstration. Thank you

[@mariehenry9071]

This lass would be my favourite and I will certainly be following her, just wish USA was closer to NZ 🤣🤣🤣

[@tonyaclaxton9169]

Came out beautiful

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thank you!

[@kristinalowe8627]

Gorgeous! 💕 I like the dresser much better with the transfer added, just FYI since you asked for feedback. 😊

[@karenbaldry8096]

I saw it’s video, you asked if it would stand alone with just painted version. The answer is yes it would, however I absolutely adore it with the transfers on. I saw a picture of this dresser on Pinterest and took a screen shot of it as I loved it so much 🥰

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching!! I’m glad you saw it on Pinterest!

[@maxinebaskerville6020]

Oh SO Gorgeous 😍 I want to give this a try!

[@raniaelsagheer50]

Perfect tutorial video .. thanks for your great effort ... Really love all your projects

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for watching, so happy to hear you love my projects!

[@parnaud3861]

Magnifique, joli travail !! ♥

[@catherinelallin]

Fan-freaken-tastic and inspiring!!!!!

[@evelynzak8454]

This was similar to my own project! I was wondering how to do the cutting and overlaying around wood details! Thank you!!!

[@wendygale4808]

How lovely!!!

[@DIYDEANNA]

Wendy Gale thanks so much!

[@ladonnacushman2299]

Awesome work! Your a great teacher

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thank you!

[@kristenjohnson8153]

Thank you for this video. I can't wait to do my first piece!

[@DIYDEANNA]

You're welcome! Such a fun product to work with and just so beautiful! The hardest part is choosing which image you want!

[@anastacioguting2663]

Wish I could post a picture. I'm watching you putting this transfer on - on my TV sitting on my dresser with this transfer !

[@DIYDEANNA]

That’s so awesome!!! I bet your dresser looks amazing! Thanks commenting and for watching.

[@aliciacoffey8992]

Love how it looks!

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thank you!

[@nancykirk4021]

Beautiful!

[@DIYDEANNA]

Nancy Kirk thank you so much for watching!

[@traciparker1963]

WOW Beautiful

[@cadoo5591]

Fabulous job

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thank you!

[@nygrlinnv]

I am so excited to try this.

[@pablo2973]

Very well explained

[@cynthiachoate2536]

Love it!

[@DIYDEANNA]

Cynthia Choate thanks so much!

[@joannondrejicka7611]

Great love it. Have a cabinet that needs the Exact same thing.

[@dhyangayatri6891]

Beautiful! Thanks.

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thank you!

[@larawilliams2873]

Beautiful job!!!!!!

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!

[@44cornpops]

Looks great!

[@DIYDEANNA]

Christina Woods thank you for watching! Glad you like it!

[@sm3296]

It’s beautiful! Just about to use my first IOD transfer so gleaning all tips I can before I take the plunge. It’s the Wander one and I’m putting it on black. 🤞

[@RobinFrees-c9h]

I am new to this. Will a dark color paint show through a light colored flower transfer? Do you have to seal the piece before you apply the transfer. This dresser you did is gorgeous! Love it.

[@christinenaylor4912]

This is just beautiful, the colours go so well together, however I have a question please...I got lost a little on what to do if it was a high usage piece of furniture (table etc) to protect the transfers for being damaged...would you seal them with anything please?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for watching! Yes, for high use pieces you can apply a sealer over top of the transfer, a water based topcoat or furniture wax is what I usually use. When you purchase the transfer there will be recommendations on types of sealers that work best with their brand of transfer.

[@christinenaylor4912]

@@DIYDEANNA Thank you :)

[@LindaSchellinger]

About to do my first transfer oh, what did you use for the sealer before the transfer and what would you use after?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Most transfers will tell you either on the package or website the best option for their brand. Have fun with your first transfer!

[@zuzanadavies]

Love this! What sealer do you use?

[@sirenna173]

Love your videos, I have learned so much! Can you use wax to seal the transfers? The Dixie Bell Clear coat turned my white chalk paint yellow so I use wax instead. I want to seal the paint and trasnfer of a white piece, wanting to know if wax will do the job.

[@DIYDEANNA]

Yes you can! I have done it before with no issues. I would suggest reading the label on the transfer you purchase to see if they recommend a specific brand. Thanks for watching!

[@smetzger779]

Beautiful job! Will this transfer adhere if there is wax or a finish already on the furniture?

[@sharonmiller2042]

What type of sealant would you put over the transfer and with what kind of tool?

[@jillgeary1313]

If you were transferring onto a musical instrument (in my case a harp) would you put some sort of sealer over the transfer? I’m new to transfers! Thanks!

[@DIYDEANNA]

Hi Jill, thanks for watching! I think if the transfer is in an area that gets touched while you play the instrument or pick it up then yes a sealer is a good idea. They type of sealer would depend on the finish that is on your harp and if it would adhere to that.

[@deborahdavis5803]

I have purchased a new bedside table. Do I need to purchase the cleaning product if it's new?

[@charlenedistefano9547]

Hello first timer loved what you created. My hope is I could create something.

[@WorthyistheLambRev1]

Any advice how to safely remove a long transfer off a wall without damaging the paint? I impulsively did one and it's a little crooked! Tiny bit. But bugs me. Also now worried about the landlord if I move in the future. Thanks.

[@binalavery836]

Beautiful! Do you wax over the transfers?

[@DIYDEANNA]

I didn’t in this video but you can! Water based sealer is also an option.

[@gavinbiddiscombe1049]

I love iod and especially the transfers I got to meet the iod sisters at a event for paint that I use they are very nice ladies I like to use wax over my transfers for more durability and also cause the clear film around the transfer goes away most when I wax over have a good day

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for watching and your tips! I have not met the IOD sisters in person, how lucky you’ve had a chance to see them!!! I appreciate your feedback.

[@claudiarace8069]

I am looking for part one where Deanna shows how to apply the paint. It is darker on the bottom than the top. In part 2 where she applied the floral transfers, she said she’d leave a link but I can’t find it. An anyone help?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Hello! I think this is the video you are looking for kzbin.info/www/bejne/o164qKuFgMl8kLc

[@shannanicklow2491]

Is there a sealer you prefer? I know you said check with the manufacturer but they just said a water based sealer. Last time I used a water based sealer I got yellow spots. Just trying to find something that won't do that.

[@DIYDEANNA]

The yellow spots might be from something bleeding through like an old stain or tannins in the wood. So it could have been that furniture piece. In this case I was using Milk Paint so I would have used the sealer that comes in that line of products. Whatever paint or stain I am using, I generally like to stick with that brand of sealer so I know the products are compatible.

[@lvntravels]

Can you only buy these (any) transfers online or can we find different designs in stores like home goods, or home depot? And what would u flip a piece like this for?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Yes I have seen transfers at local home stores before but have not tried these myself. The ones online from IOD or ReDesign seem to have more variety but that's not to say you can't find beautiful transfers in a home store. In my opinion, pricing just really depends on where you live, the market at the time and several other factors....that's a topic for an entire video ;)

[@kimberlydrake8654]

You can also find on Etsy and Amazon. If you go to the Iron Orchid Design website they have a feature where you can find a local retailer....have fun!

[@kathleenhodge4992]

Where do I get these transfer please I am in the UK Joan

[@DIYDEANNA]

The company is called Iron Orchid Designs kzbin.info/door/MQDhKNdbTWNZmBALz8i4FQ take a look at their website for stores, I'm not sure if they are in the UK.

[@judirainville5442]

WHAT IS NAME OF THAT TRANSFER YOU USED?

[@DIYDEANNA]

This is it ironorchiddesigns.com/product/flora-parisiensis-iod-transfer-12x16-pad/

[@karierussell4359]

So, you don't need to put something over the transfers?

[@DIYDEANNA]

I mention at the end of the video that I didn’t on this piece because it wasn’t a high use surface so I wasn’t too worried about it wearing off. I was ok with it distressing/wearing away a little over time to add to the look. For added durability and if you want the transfer to stay “perfect” you absolutely can seal it. I’ve used both water based sealers and wax before. Depending on the brand of transfer you buy the manufacturer will have recommendations for sealers.

[@deborahdavis5803]

If you were going to seal this piece, what would you use?

[@DIYDEANNA]

I’ve used water based topcoats as well as wax over transfers before. The manufacturer of the transfer will have suggestions on the package/on their website depending on the brand of transfer.

[@marynierode2000]

What product would you put over the transfer for a high use item?

[@ceciliamontano8385]

You dont have to seal a transfer?

[@DIYDEANNA]

I explain at the end that you should seal transfers on high use pieces but I didn’t on this one because it wasn’t going to get touched a lot. Sealing definitely helps protect the transfer and makes it more durable. Thanks for your question!

[@LaughingInTiny]

For those who are looking to "upcycle" a piece of furniture and watching this video to learn the how to, PLEASE include the knowledge that antiques in good condition should never be painted over. This was heartbreaking. I think that most of the people who do this type of thing don't know much about antiques or the history of these pieces. This piece was originally tiger oak which is a process that is incredibly labour intensive to produce. I actually own this exact piece and it's stunning. It's such a shame to see it ruined. The paint job is lovely but there is no reason to paint originals when there are so many repros or antiques that are beyond saving. KZbin is full of upcycling channels that are more respecting of original pieces and who are actually saving furniture to give it new life. This was just too hard to watch and it's sad that people don't really understand the value lost. If you want a piece of painted furniture please stick to reproduction or older pieces that are beyond saving. It's a bit like buying a vintage Chanel 3 piece and taking it home, chopping it up and sewing a cute summer dress out of the fabric. Regardless of how cute the dress is, it's not a Chanel original.

[@barbiehoffarth1077]

Why are you watching ……if this bothers you move along honey…….

[@LaughingInTiny]

@@barbiehoffarth1077 did... Thanks.

[@shannonbailey7580]

I used to love the antique look and one day my now ex pointed all these details out and said it looked like a 3 year old painted it. I don't see this at all unless i actually watch it being done. I loved antiquing furniture until he ruined it.

[@shahanahussain1334]

U should have removed the hardware before applying such a large sized beautiful transfer. IOD sisters r too much sensitive abt the transferring procedure I think u should follow them properly

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for watching! I love how it looks over the hardware, one of my favourite parts! I posted this on my Instagram page @diydeanna and IOD left a positive comment so I’d say there’s no issue with my application.

[@louiseporter7714]

Beautiful!

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks Louise!

[@joycegilley6601]

Beautiful!

[@anitakennedy1977]

Beautiful!

[@oharriet4666]

Beautiful!