GPoyner Loc: North Dakota

Very similer method that you discribed above, but you take tissue paper and tape it to a piece of paper (I usually use card/heavy stock paper). Then you print at normal (not photo) levels, let the tissue paper dry and mod podg onto canvas. I'll try and find the link for you.

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GPoyner Loc: North Dakota

Here's the link I was looking for:

http://sarahsprojects.blogspot.com/2010/02/wall-art-for-siennas-room.html

You can also just google Tissue Paper Printing on Canvas, I will note that I adjusted her method to work for me and that the main trail and error is getting the tissue paper not to get stuck (so use an old printer or at least not your best one). If I don't lay the paper right and take my time smoothing out the paper I do get wrinkles...depending on the picture that may work for you.....thanks

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

Thank you Travelwp

bayman Loc: Delaware

Hi Guys, Can anyone help me i am on a church prog. and need
a Photo of a lit candle.

Wahawk Loc: NE IA

Suggest you create a new topic and post it in the Photo Gallery section and pose the same question. Use a title of "Need Pic of Lit Candle" and you will most likely get some response.

Tjon Loc: Wash DC

I would love to have that box fame plan.

shallemeier Loc: Troy, MO

I worked for a cabinet shop for 27 years but took up photography after I had left due to medical reasons. There are a lot of vendor sites that sell story blocks which are similar but they use fiber board (very light) and countersink 4 holes on the back so you can hang portrait or landscape. Some even start with a much larger one for the back and and smaller ones on top (idea is to be able to change photos out) I have currently been working on one but using the 1/4" foam core to see how it turns out. If you protect the photo, they are dang near indestructible, I hang mine on my grand daughter's door using velcro, she removes them all the time and carries them around. Also black or white formica can make for nice background and base photos. Clamp it to a ping pong table that has one side up and leave a curve in it, then there are no wrinkles or lines in your stock or still life photos!-Sherry

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

TJon...I'll get it to you later today....
Yes vendors sell them, but try and get one for a print you have cropped to an unusual/custom size.
Using foam core is great, the only couple issues is covering the edges...when we used Foam Core we would take Artist Colored Paper Tape to wrap around the perimeter.also Foam core would warp after awhile or sag into the box if they were large. Things tend to ward toward the side not supported or covered, if you decide to use foam core, coat the back side with a sealer. It helps stabilize it and it will breath the same as the front side (which is in a sense sealed by the dry mounted print). This is true with any substrate.
We too would drill 4 holes in the back then use a keyhole router bit to complete the hole for hanging. They were also great as free standing with a slight weight placed in back on lower part of frame. These were very popular in the Parson table days. Everything was flush and cubical. There are so many different concepts, building methods etc.etc. The great thing was is was usually made from all scrap materials heading for the trash bin.

shallemeier Loc: Troy, MO

Thanks for the special note on sealing the back side also. I should know this already as this is the same for counters cabinets etc.!

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

I build cabinets and custom woodworking... and yes most don't seal the backs....I do, in fact anything I put a finish on, or seal one side I'll do the same or equal to the reverse side. Edges too are always over looked...look at the top and bottoms of your doors...chances are they are not painted or sealed...no wonder the warp, stick etc...

frangeo Loc: Texas

OMG. What a flash back. When I was an advertising Manager in the 70”s the craft buyer came to me with this “new” stuff called “Mod Podge”. Cool stuff for print effects. I haven’t thought of that in years

wrr Loc: SEK

Walmart has a similar product mounted on wood. They are very nice. People seem to really like them, I've sold 3 in the past week.

http://tinyurl.com/cke33zt

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

We also did something similar, we would soak the print in water (If I recall correctly) after a while the print coating would separate from the backing, just like a decal, lay in on a piece of wood, then brush or spray on a clear coating...very popular with Country style decor.