Transferring a photo onto wood or canvas using Mont Marte Deco Pudge is a fun and creative way to personalise your projects! Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to help you create photo transfer art at home.
Start by choosing your surface—wood or canvas works great. Make sure it’s clean and dry before you begin. If you’re working with wood, give it a light sand for a smooth finish and then print your photo using a laser or toner-based printer, remembering to print it as a mirror image.
Apply a generous, even layer of photo transfer glue, like Deco Pudge, to the surface you’re transferring onto. Place the photo, image-side-down, onto the surface. Gently smooth out any air bubbles or wrinkles—using the back of a spoon works wonders for this!
Let the Deco Pudge dry completely. This could take a few hours, so sit back and relax. Once it’s dry, dampen the back of the photo with a wet sponge or cloth, being careful not to oversaturate. Gently rub off the paper with your fingers or a soft cloth to reveal your image on the surface. Take your time during this step to avoid damaging the image.
Once fully revealed, seal your transfer with a top coat of Deco Pudge – you can choose from Gloss or Matte to get the finish you’re after. Let your creation dry for at least a day, and then your custom design is ready to display.
If you try this technique at home, #montmarteart or tag us @montmarteart on Instagram or Facebook – we’d love to see it.
