EASY Photo Transfer to Wood | LASER PRINT on Wood Using Mailing Labels, Fast, Reusable, Cheap DIY 

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I came for the craftin, I subscribed for the voiceover.

I get to feeling down about the internet, thinking it's all just a horrible reflection of the monsters we all are... but every once in a while I accidentally stumble on something wonderful like this. Bless you Crafsman. You made my day.

Dear Crafsman, I love you up to lumps. I'm a picture framer by trade and often we use self adhesive foam board to lay down posters and photos to make extra smooth. The release paper to protect the foamboard is often discarded. I think this may be a FREE source of glossy substrate to use for this process. Just ask a local framer if they use the self adhesive foamboard and if they could keep a few of the surface papers left over for you to try. I'd give it a go right now but my printer is busted.;) I reiterate, you are Ace-Pants.

You've got Bob Ross levels of chill my friend. God Bless!

TheCraftsMan, I don't know who you are. You just showed up on my YT feed. After watching this video, I must say, I'm so blessed to have stumbled upon you. You are an inspirational crafting treasure!

Give them to your children - let them stick 'em on each other and do paints LOL!

This works for transferring to resin! Get a 1st layer down.. do the gel medium transfer(s).. wait 24 hours and get the next resin layer down. It’s amazing! I also make up colorful resin swatches on deli paper and then add them in here and there around the transfer -or in the 1st layers of resin or any of the layers. The deli paper cures invisible but the color looks as if it’s floating in between layers. Especially cool with transfers of steampunk gears keys clocks .. or whatever the art pieces are that time. Instead of buying all the pieces (gears,cogs, clocks, Roman numerals or whatever) we can print them out and transfer them like you demonstrated here.. and just buy 1 or 2 main things as the statement pops. Crafsman.. sharing your knowledge is a gift to the world. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art! 💙💯👌

I think the question we all must ask is, “WHO DOESN’T love The Crafsman?”!

Just put his channel on auto play & drifted off to sleep and had the most lucid dream of my life. There was lil air bubbles just chillin & hangin out while their children were chasin one another around with mailing labels & this lady was making cutting boards for everyone'. Was awesome

The “Reflecting on your day while applying the medium “ makes this video all the more amazing 💯

True story. I saw this video years ago intending to do a project, didn't have to, didn't feel like it either. But now im back, because it's basically s,ogotp...and i bought the paper from Amazon. Then i quietly chastised myself, canceled the order, clicked the link in the description and ordered from there. Hope it still works, my friend. This video is still very appreciated 🙏

I've never enjoyed a craft video as much as this one. This is like bedtime stories with my favorite topic

Dude what a world we could have if everyone had a personality and craft passion like you.

HEY!!!! Just a tip, but you make sure the printer is set to Heavy Glossy or Transparency Paper mode or it will smudge the ink inside the laser printer!!!

Great information, clearly shot/presented and THE BEST voice over on the whole internet! Great work Crafsman. I learned a great technique and feel infinitely more chill and creative!

"Now take the time to think about your day." TheCrafsMan is the Al Green of youtube commentary.

Bob Ross + the Ladies Man + the Waterboy gottogether in a laser jet printer ; were transferred via label backing onto wood to make The CrafsMan.

I just did this to transfer an essay onto a stone tablet, worked out fantastic and I even used an inkjet printer. If you want to use inkjet it is plausible you just have to be very careful when smoothing out the bubbles.

Dear Lord thank you so much for this man, his art, his voice and his humor!!! I'm dying over here!

FYI: Wax paper works! Print on shiny side. No need to peel all those labels 😂 my first time doing your method several months ago, I followed along with you 😊

I thoroughly enjoyed the part where you spoke about reflecting on your day and the many blessings in your life. You are a refreshment for the soul.

Your channel does something intangible and hard to describe. It's like you're Mr. Rogers with Bob Ross's voice, in a way that elevates the rural and opens up crafting to any gender/class/race/etc. I know Crafsman is at least 30% a "character," not completely you, but I feel like you make me comfortable with a dialect and a part of the country I wouldn't otherwise have exposure to. You remind me that we're all much closer than we think. :)

I really hate how time consuming it is to make a drawing on a piece of wood I'd like to carve. This is just awesome. I can finally carve highly detailed pieces easily as I really find the drawing part to be the hardest one. Thanks!

I want this man as my neighbor!!! Seems like the nicest chill guy ever

Hey Crafsman, please seriously consider making audiobooks; while you wait for your work to dry or other, you could be recording an audiobook. Youv got a special voice and God gave it to you for a reason. Please think about this, it would be really great. Look at it as helping humanity reclaim something we have lost-oneness. Your voice is so rich and nostalgic. Any ho, all the best and thanks.

The Bob Ross of steady craftin

Yes there are people who really do watch and enjoy these videos 👍

This guy is a national treasure

Omg! I no longer wish to hear Morgan Freeman explain a movie to me now... get this guy to Hollywood

I wanted to thank you for simplifying for me how to add design to wood pieces. I ordered materials on Amazon as soon I finished watching your video. I'm a passionate crafter even though you wouldn't know that if you visited my home. That's because I give away everything, never sell a single item. My joy comes from being a blessing to others. Thank you for inspiring me. Now that my husband has retired he has joined me in some of the things I do. I found a whole new side to him I never knew existed and I'm enjoying the things we create together.

And I thought Bob Ross was gone. Dude you not only got a subscriber but a friend. Thanks for being you.

Love that you give credit to everything even the source of the artwork you used, a lot of other channels don't bother with it

"Let your children stick them on each other and do paints" Fantastic.

Somewhere, hopefully in heaven Bob Ross is smiling.

The crafsman is a a crafty man,let me say,u a crafty man. You need a radio show!😊

Wow! I am blown away by 2 things. This video with this sweet voiced man and the fact that I use these labels all the time! I have the backs left over and just trash them! This is AMAZING!!

Craftsman, how about expanding your trade into narrating children's novels, short stories, and audio books? I'd buy one to hear you reading it.

WE MISSED YOU CRAFSMAN!!! Don’t ever go away!! Patreon yourself for the love of Pete!

I'm reflecting on my day, thank you!

You are the new and improved Bob Ross Sir! I tip my hat to you!!!!!!

Hello, friends! I wanted to share these FREQUENTLY-ASKED QUESTIONS: Q. "Can I re-use the paper?" A. You can, as long as it's relatively straight and feedable for the printer. Q. "Does this work on painted wood?" A. Yes! Just be sure the surface is dry and free of oils. Q. "Does this work with inkjet?" A. For some people, it does. Results may not be sharp - there may be some bleeding of ink. Q. "What printer do you use?" A. I use an HP LaserJet Pro Color 200. Q. "Can a protective finish be applied?" A. Absolutely! I prefer to use acrylic polyurethane. Q. "Can I use freezer paper?" A. Yes! It may be a little more finicky to feed, if it's rolled up, and you may have to cut it.

I love this channel so much. Calming, educational, hilarious, and so entertaining. Doesn’t get any better than that.

I have to admit, usually this accent grates on my ear (my hearing is pretty bad due to a head injury) But here, I could listen all day. It’s so smooth, if I get stressed I’m coming back just to listen to this voice; I don’t care what you’re talking about, your voice is too cool

I feel like this man just crawled into my ear and started paying rent

Priceless. Tears in my eyes and the biggest grin ever I've experienced while watching an instructional video. I love you. Great content too.

Stumbled in your corner and glad I did. Your a natural at presenting and making your students learn and have fun learning at the same time. Your a blessing to the community. I subscribed after 2 minutes.

I'm honestly always impressed with your videos. I started following you with the silicone molding videos...then came plastic injection. Now I do both... Looks like I going to learn this now too. Thank you for doing these videos, thank you for making them easy to follow I wish more folks could follow your lead.

I cannot express how much the narration style enhances the video. Love it. Love everything about it.

I don't even have a laser printer or plan on doing any transfers. Yet his voice made me watch the whole video. Make meditation videos!

This is great! I already have these labels for my etsy business, now I can keep the backs and use them for craft projects! Thanks, CrafsMan!

I am a high school art teacher - my students are going to LOVE this!

You’re my new favorite person.

crafsman are you putting on a character in your vids or is your soul just that fly?

I have had my color laser printer in a box for 5 years, thinking I’d never use it again! Now I can’t wait to pull it out and get to craftin’. Thanks Craftman! You’re my hero!💕

Am so glad I just happened upon this video! Thank you CraftsMan for your excellent crafting How-To instructions and inspiring attitude, it's a blessing to listen to you narrate, your voice is so calming and pleasant :)

I LOVE that at the time of release this channel had 15k subscribers. In Oct of 2018 there are now 68k subs and 3700 comments on this video alone. a true testament to the appeal of the nature of this channel. I am NOT a crafter, but I am definitely going to be doing this out of respect to the creator. who knows? maybe I'll convert and in the process find some time to reflect on my day an' think about how things have been going . =)

I have to say Craft man not only did I get an easier idea on how to transfer my art, instead of drawing by hand on to the wood and then painting it, I got an overwhelming sense of peace, God is with you, thank you

When I have had a bad day, I tune in for the sound of your voice and the soothing craft therapy

I made use of this technique recently when found an old CD labeling kit in my cupboard. I took all the sticky paper off and ran the shiny paper through my laserjet. Once I had an image I was happy with I used an old electric travel clothes iron to 're-activate' the toner and transfer it to a aluminium (aluminum) plate I'd prepared earlier. I wasn't sure if it would work but it came out well. Once the image had transferred I used several coats of clear lacquer to fix and seal it to the plate. This video gave me the idea to try it, so thank you for the inspiration.

I started watching for the crafts, but I keep coming back for your voice! You have such a kind and gentle nature about you, thank you for the work that you do 💜

This is officially my favorite channel on RU-vid now. That narration is perfection.

“Gives the labels to your children and let them stick em on each other, and do paints” LOL

I haven’t checked in in a while and just want to remind you that you are the #1 Crafsman!

Hey crafsman, I realised It’s been to long since I reflected on my blessings. Going to do that today. Thanks.

After watching hours upon hours of your videos I finally have figured out what works best for me and am crafting away like a mad man! I am now printing using color laser and the paper that was suggested. I sold my first 3 pieces yesterday and I owe it all to you CrafsMan! THANK YOU FOR YOUR AMAZING VIDEOS AND RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS!!! YOU ARE THE BEST :)

Love your comments throughout this!!! Seriously brightened up my day. Thank You & God Bless you!! ❤

I almost skipped your video! So glad I watched it! The transfer really works, easy and cheep! I used left over papers after stickers, results amazing! Thanks a lot!❤

You should do books on tape because I just enjoyed listening to your voice. Your gentle, kind and positive messages were also nice. Love the craft as well. I just subscribed to you.

The way you talk about gratitude, the way you talk to the undesired air bubbles, I can tell the Crafsman is on to something. Call it Christ, call it zen, call it peace, whatever, but he's on to something. I'd love to hear more of your thoughts : )

I watched this video 3 various times. The 3rd time I did it right along with you Mr. Craftsman. As I reflected on my blessings I thought of my dear friend Rollin whom we had ‘adopted’ each other (not legally) he became my father and best friend, my sons grandpa. Every time he would get a haircut, he stopped and picked up the boys and they got haircuts and pizza afterwards. He made every school event and was there for every celebration or emergency. I was a single mom with no family around. I lost my mom when she was 49 years old due to cancer. My father lived many states away due to being a long haul truck driver, his parents died when he was 8 years old due to a cement truck accident. My grandmother on my mom’s side passed when I was in kindergarten also due to cancer. Rollin was my family…he always wanted grandkids but his daughter didn’t want kids. My middle son named his first born Rollin. My friend Rollin needed a double lung transplant and at a million dollars per long and waiting list and prescriptions that cost him more than his house payment, well at 76 years old he felt it was his time and that he lived a good life. His favorite saying was “How can I pray for you,with you?” He was a man of his word…he walked the talk. I am forever thankful for him…I miss hiking, going to the plant nurseries, the holidays and long hours on the phone talking about anything and just inspiring me to want that type of character instilled in myself and boys. I’m feeling blessed as I ponder on all the great times we had. Back to our project Mr. Craftman; I used a very old mailing sheet that pulled off probably 50 labels, the surface wasn’t as shiny…not sure if it was due to old labels, or a different brand, which I used Avery and Varathane ultimate Polyurethane water based. The time I wrote the second paragraph in this message, it started to peel back on its own…I put a very thin layer and the can says “fastest dry time” I didn’t expect this since you stated 45 minutes, it took less than 10 minutes! I used a Brother Laser Jet Printer that was recently purchased. Thank you Mr. Craftman, your definitely a blessing and you never know what someone else may be going through, and your kindness and teachings have blessed me. Thank you so much!

Your smooth, easy voice is comforting and real. We need more folks to embrace that Craftsman chill. Keep on keeping on

Dear CrafsMan, I stumbled across this video and I HAD to subscribe! Your voice and word usage make me so very happy. I cannot wait to check out your other videos! Thank you so much for making and posting this video.

I just love listening to your videos! You could be talking about watching paint try...but I'll listen.

You touched my heart with the loving way you deliver your words

15k subscribers. Wow have you grown! You deserve it and seem like such a gentle, fun soul

There is something quite delightful about laying in a darkened room (it’s night time here in the UK) and listening to the dulcet tones of this man’s voice with, I think, his Southern accent, explaining the finer points of image transfer. If there is a more appealing method of gaining craft tuition I have not found it yet. Thanks 😀

Calming voice.....audiobooks should be your next adventure. Well explained video, thank you for sharing. When we all count our blessings.....we should count you twice!

Men you save my life! I'm just having a bad cold and I don't want to stay ages drawing and/or clearing up the paper.Thank you so much to you and your generous friend!

This gentleman is amazing! The voice is soooo calming, puts me in mind of Mr Bob Ross! I’m subscribing!! Blessings!!

This reminds me of watching Bob Ross when I was younger. Nice and calm, perfect for lunch break stress relief. Thank you for the video!

Your voice is a lullaby and my baby and I both enjoyed it. This is your best technique so far and, while I watched it again and followed along, baby Julie fell blissfully asleep. Double well-done!

What an amazing soul you are!! ❤ I feel blessed to just listen to you talk.

I love your personality in the way you talk. You are so relaxed. Very enjoyable watching you do this. Thank you for the tips

I totally love your voice. I was kinda torn between listening to your voice and learning.

being polite to Air Bubbles is important!

Dude! You are all right! Faith in humanity restored! The world needs more people like you brother!

Thanks… I needed this right now…you are so calming and soothing….also learnt things ….mostly calming…..❤

This dude's voice is so....... comforting. Almost hypnotic.

Hello CrafsMan, I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this video. I was making some finisher awards for our running club's 10k and this allowed me to put the race logo on some rough cut wood with the bark still on it for all the runners. Without the label paper, I would have been in an impossible spot to make them all. Got the exact labels you showed and they worked fantastic! I had to make 101 of them to be sure we hand enough and this method saved my sanity. I would put a picture on here if I could. Just wanted to say how helpful and critical this video was. You have become one of my new favorite channels and I watched nearly all of your videos I think. Thank You again!

I love listening to your quiet voice ! You are thorough, easy to follow and have great ideas. Thank you

Crafsman you sound like Bob Ross with a whole lotta soul.

K-E-N-C-O K-E-N-C-O K-E-N-C-O AND KENCO WAS HIS NAMO! Great tutorial! I'm going to try this someday.

This is absolutely beautiful, your craftsmanship, kindness and encouragement has made my day.

CrafsMan thank you for your information, teaching us techniques, and most of all, your encouragement. I hopped on RU-vid to find out how to solder. I was brought to one of your videos, and 4 hours later……I’m still watching, learning and have a long list of ideas/inspirations of my own crafts I am planning.

Brilliant and the voice-over is the best I've ever heard. ❤️

Yes, I am reflecting on my Blessings today ... coming across TheCrafsMan. What a beautiful gentle soul you have ... thank you for sharing these craft ideas and a sense of Peace. God Bless.

You are right! That changes everything! Absolutely beautiful. Congrats for the 15,000 subs. You’re awesome! We love you 💕

The conversation is the best part and yes count your blessings always 🌷 Thank you MR. Crafty Man 👍🏻👍🏻

your voice....amazing for a teacher. Ty for keeping it real and calm.