How To Transfer Images Onto Metal - acetone transfer

[@CalebKraftmakes]

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[@apolosmcmillan4537]

Hi! Great video! I would like to see a video about the design because this is my problem right now, i was practicing a lot the engraving of images but the hornaments and the scrowls is a problem for me

[@CalebKraftmakes]

@@apolosmcmillan4537 sounds like a good idea. I'd be happy to show some basics and explain what other good resources there are

[@ХочувсезнатЬ-н1н]

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[@CIA_Alien]

Huge thumbs up especially for saying "For those that are impatient" which is this guy. I blame 23 years of military for that!

[@sheepdog1978]

i like it very much that you first say the simple fact how to do it and then go deeper. So you let me choose if I want to stay for the deeper information. Its rare today. Thank you!

[@ericjcherry]

I really love that you did the 'get to the point' synopsis at the beginning of the video.

[@sirpeterino]

Great Video! After pulling my hair out for days trying to figure out why the acetone wouldn't release from the paper and trying many combinations the reason was heat. Laser printers use heat to apply the carbon powder to the paper. The perfect combination I found was the following: 1. Printing on the non adhesive back page of Avery sticker printing sheets or you can also use baking paper taped to an A4 sheet. 2. Apply a gentle heat to the work using a butane torch (its not getting red hot, just enough that it is uncomfortable to hold). (wear gloves) 3. Finally apply pressure with a rag and acetone. I found that this took every spec of detail off the paper and left everything on the work. Hope this helps.

[@jamiepontifex5756]

Hey there! I am trying this on smooth brushed aluminium. 1. Normal a4 paper, print facing surface. 2. Scotch tape either side 3. Hair dryer for heat until surface is warm 4. Apply acetate 5. Zero result!!!!! I cannot see any ink at all on surface of aluminium. What am I doing wrong do you think? Any help would be a bonus!!!

[@m0xre44]

@@jamiepontifex5756 I just tried on a block aluminium plate heated with hair drier til plate was warm, NO tape placed printout face down on the aluminium applied acetone with tissue let dry and removed printout - and it worked perfectly, dont forget to clean the surface with acetone first.

[@annehagan4535]

Thanks so much. Finally, someone who gets to the point. Much appreciated.

[@sparkyheberling6115]

Excellent video. Concise and clear, with good close-up views. I especially appreciate the quick summary at the beginning.

[@delfgrunert]

From engraver to engraver. Very good videos and best regards from Germany.

[@austinpratt9235]

You’re amazing. I was 100% sure I was straight till this video

[@narelle613]

Thanks for the tape tip, hairspray also works if it is used after the clean stage and printing stage

[@Paskanakki-Jack]

This was fantastic! Thanks! Exactly what a "how to" video should be.

[@Mr.DeathMachine]

No bullshit...to the point..direct clear info. Bravo!!! Well done! I subbed

[@CalebKraftmakes]

haha, thanks!

[@Bdkarate]

Nice video, right to the point. Thanks for the viewers consideration!

[@gerardoramirez5435]

Have a question what printer do you use

[@estheticsdenturestudioinc.291]

Thank you, excellent technique, very kind of you to share

[@leeneary8537]

Finally a video that gets to the point and a technique that works!

[@ЕленаЛещенко-д3ш]

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[@CalebKraftmakes]

I tried to keep it quick and direct!

[@pleurnicheuse1]

Amazing video, can't wait to try this method for my copper etchings.❤

[@roblobay7784]

What paper is used for transfer

[@Luscombag]

Thank you for the impatient version!

[@CalebKraftmakes]

@@Luscombag you’re welcome

[@newbreeze5235]

Your doin it very good! The way u talk and presentation! Thumbs up!

[@JoseFloresLaw]

Great video. I see that you got a microscope. I would like to see more engraving videos, start to finish. Thanks

[@CalebKraftmakes]

I did! I'd be happy to share some videos of the whole process.

[@harryhibbert2458]

Would an inkjet printer also work? or do you need a laser printer?

[@DTS419]

Hi, this method does not work with any toner. I have tried several laser printers including printing at Staples and none of them have worked. The acetone did not dissolve the toner even after saturating the paper. Do you know what kind of toner to use specifically?

[@MrPossumeyes]

Same here. LOTS of wiping, but no transfer. A glossy paper, perhaps- I just used common-or-garden...

[@desireesanchez5378]

Great video, is it only blk and white that can transfer? Or can it be color as well?

[@rayxfinkle8328]

Unfortunately this wont work with most laser printers because of the internal heater. Depends on which printer you get and the heat it uses. Or break into yours and disable the heater.

[@BostonCasemaker]

Ha... How’d you like cutting that CRKT knife? Great transfer video, and I also suspect the same thing about the packing tape step! Well done!

[@trollnips9405]

Will this work on Aluminum?

[@CalebKraftmakes]

i've used it on aluminum

[@StillFlyWith3kids]

you're a big help getting started ty. can you do a video on shading? stimppling, and using the black enamle please

[@FigmentsMade]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Shadowman-in9zj]

Does the acetone work for wood too?

[@CalebKraftmakes]

possibly. the acetone breaks down the ink from the paper.

[@williecai]

What kind of printer paper are you using? Do you have any recommendations?

[@CalebKraftmakes]

just normal printer paper. I just go to walmart and buy generic stuff.

[@williecai]

Thank you

[@auldteuchter9012]

Thanks for that. I was having spectacular lack of success using transfer paper, just mucked up my drum. Smoothing iron on a paper print very poor too. Had tried various chemicals but not acetone 'cos it gives me a headache. But it works! Only a very light moistening else it wicks in the paper and smudges.] So it all depends on the particular machine and toner as to which technique works.

[@tabinsaeed441]

Can you tell me which printers nettter for metal and paper

[@auldteuchter9012]

@@tabinsaeed441 Can't really say I'm afraid, each one seems to require different techniques and chemicals and heat from an iron. I was using a Brother laser and only after lots of experiments did I find a combination which worked reasonably well. So all I can suggest is experiment with everything you have to hand. If you do get transfer onto a laser drum like I had, a few passes with clean paper cleared it, thankfully. Good luck.

[@ronih6704]

Is it okay to etch the result transfer with salt method?

[@nikpelekanou]

If I want to locke the printing over the metal what i can use to protect?

[@deniseclark7476]

Do different laser printers produce different results? I'm not having any luck transferring to copper.

[@CalebKraftmakes]

sometimes, as do different metals. I’ve done copper before by scuffing up the surface first with some super fine sandpaper or steel wool. Then clean it really well and do the tape trick.

[@deniseclark7476]

@@CalebKraftmakes Thankyou for taking the time out to answer me :) I accidently hit on a way that works for me. Thin layer of nail varnish, totally ordinary laser print then by accident I used 100% alcohol instead of acetone and got a perfect result. Thank you for your videos I have learned a huge amount from them.

[@fabfafa]

Great video, do you think I can transfer images on a motorcycle tank? And varnish it?

[@alexandermichalik6237]

haha, now you have a microscope! ;-) thank you from germany. I'd like to see some engaving skills.

[@adamw0515]

Love your videos! What app do you use on the iPad for your designs?

[@CalebKraftmakes]

procreate, it's awesome. I know a few folks that use affinity designer though

[@michaelyoung6837]

Will it come off the same way if you draw it with pencil or pen.

[@scotttovey]

Thanks for the info. If you're not going to engrave the image, will spraying it with clear coat make it last longer? Or would you want to do the following steps: 1) sanding, 2) prime 3) transfer monochrome or color image. Acetone would destroy the primer wouldn't it? Looks like I need to do a web search.

[@CalebKraftmakes]

I'm sure it would, but I haven't tried. I've seen people use this process on wood, and a clear coat on that would make it last a while.

[@scotttovey]

@@CalebKraftmakes 😎👍

[@Jean-tz7vi]

Do u have to invert the image?

[@crisscrash120]

yes, he did

[@trevoradams8675]

Hmm I tried this with my laser printer and it seemed that the acetone did not release the toner at all, same with my canon bubble jet. I wonder if certain brans the toner simply wont react with the Acetone. Anyone else notice this?

[@martinstockbridge3449]

Because your using an ink jet printer not a laser. Ink jet you have to use a different method

[@trevoradams8675]

@@martinstockbridge3449 I tried a laser too and same result. What method works for ink jet? Perhaps that might work for me?

[@MrPossumeyes]

@@trevoradams8675 Laser didn't work for me either. Trying inkjet next - need to put baking paper onto printer paper (sellotape?), then remove after printing. Don't handle the image coz it'll smudge... transfer with acetone. Wild Style Works' channel shows the how-to vid.... DOH! Just found out inkjet on baking paper won't work for me. The image is smudgy and I'm using cottonbud electro method, so will smear the resist if the method transfers. Immersion electro etch will fail too as the ink is water soluble apparently...

[@trevoradams8675]

Thanks for the help! I managed to get a decent result with a laser. Trick I found is less acetone is better than more. And it melts right on!

[@CalebKraftmakes]

good to know!

[@kiranshashiny]

How can I deboss or Emboss the Image. Let's say I want to emboss the image of a fish onto the surface ? 3D like.

[@mbootgae1497]

I just tried to transfer the image to a copper plate using resin varnish but failed. I used to transfer to PVC with thinner. and it works easily. Is this acetone also hard and hot when it hits the skin? if yes, then you can use thinner too

[@dubdoodle7191]

Nice ! I'm refinishing a vintage stereo and need to put back lettering. The surface is painted metal. Can you suggest a way to inkjet print and transfer back lettering onto the painted metal surface ? Thanks !!!!

[@catherineel641]

Best is water borne decals. I k jet compatible available at most hobby stores. Same as the stuff in model car kits for logos.

[@Vince-PanHub]

Thanks man, you rock!

[@gaetano77car]

Hi! Great work. Question. What fotoshop do you use? What's It called? Thank you

[@CalebKraftmakes]

adobe photoshop.

[@TJ-ir7rv]

Thank you very much sir that was realy amazing tutorial,2 thumbs up to you sir.

[@sean7193]

Hi Caleb, are you still using your tormach? or did it not turn out to be useful for what you do? thanks!

[@CalebKraftmakes]

The tormach was awesome, but the company I work for went bankrupt last year and I was moving, so I had to make some sacrifices. I still have it available if I need to cut, but it is about 45 minutes away. Luckily our company bounced back and I have my job again.

[@Streamcatcher]

Free software Inkscape is ideal for vector prints. It makes clean prints without dots. It can vectorize/trace bitmaps (to make vector images out of your bitmap designs) quite good! Just print straight out of inkscape for best result. And I indeed believe some glue of the tape makes the transfer better, we always use a shellac solution on the surface before transferring, for this exact same function. Cheerio

[@frankejolin4615]

I have a question: Is there any good software anyone knows about for Android users and any similar drawing pencils like you're using for Android? I have a Note ultra 22 with the pen, but I like what you're using? Also, having that type of pen will help cause I want to get a tablet for bigger surface space when drawing.

[@CalebKraftmakes]

Sorry, I don't have any android devices to test.

[@capitanknightfilms3986]

Great tip thanks dude ✌✌

[@martinstockbridge3449]

The reason your getting dotted images is because you forgot to turn it into a vector image in photoshop

[@MrHTR73]

Hi Caleb. Great video. Could you please make a video how you measure your drawing to a zippo or knife?

[@CalebKraftmakes]

Look through my vids for procreate for engraving. That shows how I measure!

[@MrHTR73]

@@CalebKraftmakes thanks I will

[@WildStyleWorks]

Hi there, i used this method for a while, but i found a much better way to transfer patterns. print on parchment paper not regular paper und then use hair spray to coat the piece, when its dry moistn it with your breath and then put the parchmentpaper on and rub it onto the piece, when all ink is transfered you coat it in another layer of hairspray. it is extreme visible and works great. i also made a video about it, its one of my most seen videos and many people tryed it and were very happy. give it a shot, you dont need any solvent or other harsh stuff, just the cheapest hairspry you can find and some common parchment paper, a laser printer you have allready, that works best.

[@sw8398]

Scotch tape works well too, used to use this trick before gaskets, works better than any de greaser, if your free handing it, , tape, plaster cine dabs,(the older stuff), and then some talc, makes a good base for a pencil design...easier than china white.....

[@ЕленаЛещенко-д3ш]

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[@CalebKraftmakes]

good tips!

[@ahmadammarfaizulnudin953]

I have a painted metal surface, I want to transfer my drawing on it but I'm afraid that acetone will ruin the surface paint. Do you have any tips?

[@CalebKraftmakes]

yeah, acetone will probably wreck your paint. not really sure how you'd transfer onto painted surfaces. You could try mod-podge, or look up transfer medium.

[@ahmadammarfaizulnudin953]

@@CalebKraftmakes thanks very much!

[@3613jeremy]

How would I find somebody that can either engrave or lazer print a design to billet aluminum and do they have classes for adults to learn this stuff

[@PerspectiveAustralia]

Thank you!

[@CSGraves]

Those Pilar knives loan themselves well to modification. Just don't dunk the backspacer in ferric chloride! I learned that the hard way. :-/

[@frankylone]

Awesome, thanks!

[@CalebKraftmakes]

thank you!

[@TotemyAnnaRuminska]

Thank You ♥️

[@mohammedidrees6737]

Wow.... Thank you very much

[@CalebKraftmakes]

you're welcome!

[@orcvsivstitia7608]

Thanks man!!!

[@Jiilaker]

Nice. Tq sir

[@joehmingsanga4735]

jim root

[@p3sv]

I doesn't work for me :(

[@tinbotturnbot4024]

Damn good vid

[@CalebKraftmakes]

thanks!

[@guytiips3906]

I used Nail Polish and. Normal Photo paper / rubbing

[@LaserGadgets]

My ink is solvent-proof...I don't think I got a laserprinter though.

[@odinthor5245]

Super

[@AlexB-cn2lo]

Interesting.. hmm yeah cool lots of ideas floating around.. lol

[@odinthor5245]

I like

[@trialsbikeguy]

I'm not designing an image. I just want to use an image I cut out of a vintage magazine and transfer onto a metal tin can

[@fyrestreamz]

You are Riker

[@PravMir79]

Thank you

[@Jaythesparrow]

Yeah cause a fucking laser printer is so affordable for most people 😂🤦🏻‍♂️ there’s no way to do it with regular paper or regular paper?

[@dambaotrung1932]

thank you so much❤❤❤