How To : Mount Photo Prints to Wooden Panels

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How To : Mount Photo Prints to Wooden Panels (and how to make the panel itself!)
A comprehensive step by step video showing the construction of wooden panels, and the preparations to mount photographic or other art prints to them.
Photo prints mounted to wooden panels are a great product for any photographer to sell their prints on. I have been making these for a long time, but up until now I was buying the panel from local art stores. In this video, I show you the steps involved to go from raw materials to your finished product.
For the longest time I was using separate adhesives to mount the print, and varnishes to finish it, but I've recently started using Mod Podge which is great because its cheaper than everything I've used before, and it does double duty - working as both the adhesive and the finish.
These are pretty easy to build - start to finish, actual work time is only about half hour, and it gets even faster the more you make at once. With the materials I use, excluding the tools you need to put them together, they will cost you a fraction of what your art store will charge. Savings are nice, but the real reason why I wanted to make these entirely myself is because I want to have complete control over the products I provide and the only way to do that is build them myself from the ground up.
Thanks for watching, I hope this helps you make your own, and gives you some ideas.
[WEBSITE] www.cgardiner.ca
[EMAIL] chris@cgardiner.ca

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@the_wright_shots 6 лет назад

Thank you very much for the very detailed video Chris. I have been searching for something exactly like this video. I appreciate your dedication, and excellence in making this. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us all. It is much appreciated.

@artistkcchristiannebohanno1962 5 лет назад

I was just sitting down to tackle this very project today when I thought to check youtube for any tips. I'm so thankful I ran across your video, Chris! I appreciate the quality of presentation, the pace, and your willingness to provide all information needed. Thank you so much for sharing! :)

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

happy to be able to help you Christianne and very happy to hear everything you appreciate about my video. All the best!

@bobpeyser4448 4 года назад

Just the type of solution I've been looking for: easy, good looking, inexpensive solution. Thanks Chris!

@classicaloracle 7 лет назад

Many thanks for this. Very clear and definitely inspires me to try it myself. Thank you!

@henryfitzthum7563 5 лет назад

Thank you for sharing your step by step process, I consider myself a serious hobby photographer and looking for my next advanced step as my long term plan was to try and sell some of my images, I do sell stock images have been for the past 3 years not enough to say hey I'll quite my day job tho. I do grade my images as in send seconds off to stock and hang onto the ones that deserve a frame as to say.

@aurelienarnold3916 6 лет назад

Wonderful work ! Pictures are beautiful and you tutorial is very clear. Thank you very much

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

glad you enjoyed it Aurelien. Thanks for watching.

@Meagain921 5 лет назад

Much appreciated. Good tutorial and helpful. Will pass on the finish as I’m using archival art paper....possible use a less dramatic finish if needed.....I’ll see how I go. Thanks again.

@hudaabuel-hassan4708 4 года назад

Excellent, your steps of mounting the photo on the wood is exactly what I wanted! Thank you :)

@cgardinerphoto 4 года назад

happy to have been a help to you! enjoy!

@NotMorganFreeman. 4 года назад

This was a good video. Thanks Chris.

@emsikiz 5 лет назад

Thanks a lot for sharing. Video was very helpful.

@ClaireWardMurphy 6 лет назад

Oh! And great video!! Very helpful to me!!

@hankfoto 5 лет назад

Thanks Chris, I never even thought doing it this way. Especially seeing I have the miter saw.

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

very good Henry, happy to have given you the idea then!

@shanechristensen4689 Год назад

Wow this is brilliant!! Thanks for making the choice to share your process. Those of us who make good on this owe a debt of gratitude to you sir.

@cgardinerphoto Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@redesign5096 3 месяца назад

Thank you!! Your method is exactly what I’m looking for. I have watched so many photo transfer to wood videos that were more time consuming and mediocre at best. Your did an excellent job of demonstrating. Cheers!!

@iandavis1355 Год назад

Thanks a whole bunch for this video Chris. I was actually looking for something else but ended up watching this video a couple of times :). I'm also a photographer and have prints for sale in a gallery. This mounting project will allow me another avenue for print sales.

@cgardinerphoto Год назад

I hope its going well for you Ian, thanks for watching and leaving your comment!

@alikijones9314 3 года назад

Great I will try now, this very minute. Thanks have a good New Year. From Shropshire in UK

@cgardinerphoto 3 года назад

happy to hear that. All the best with it!

@rubenrivera1866 3 года назад

Your work looks really nice, thanks for sharing you knowledge, would you mind providing description of productos you used like glue to attach picture and the one used to provide protective coat, I want to find similar ones in my countr, thanks again.

@FelizzolaFreak 6 лет назад

Great video and nice pics.....

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

thank you Piero.

@solavisa 2 месяца назад

Great how-to video, thanks!

@BradWarren 6 лет назад

Thanks.. Great video.. I put my 12x18 image on MDF but used your technique.

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

Brad Warren awesome!

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

awesome! I find the bigger the print, the more challenging it gets. Good luck with it Brad!

@kimpanella1565 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing. Great tutorial.

@cgardinerphoto 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@tamham71 Год назад

Thank you for this! I have been trying to find a video showing a photo printed on an inkjet and not laser jet. This is perfect! Can’t wait to try it!

@cgardinerphoto Год назад

glad it was helpful, hope its been going well for you if you've given it a shot already.

@GroenewaldFrancois 5 лет назад

Greetings from Cape Town - South Africa... Thanks for your tutorial, nice photos...

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

Francois Groenewald happy to hear you've enjoyed it! Thanks!!

@GroenewaldFrancois 5 лет назад

@@cgardinerphoto... If you ever planning a trip to South Africa, you can give me a shout. Would love to connect and show you around one of the most diverse cities in the world, from the beautiful coustlines, to the majestic mountains, to the wine valleys.

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

a very generous offer! Thank you Francois. I'd love to visit one day but I think it might be a while before I get to travel again, since we've got a 2 year old and a one month old right now.

@billkoepsel2418 6 лет назад

excellent idea nice work...

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

Thanks Bill! Glad you enjoyed the video.

@brandon-leeolinger1166 7 лет назад

loved it

@MikeInClwtr 6 лет назад

You just saved me about $300! Thank you!!!!!

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

wooo!

@lauraleenorthcott5280 Год назад

Thank you, nice instructions. Clear voice and easy to understand. Thanks again.🎉

@cgardinerphoto Год назад

glad you like it Lauralee! I appreciate your comment.

@yourunclesam6780 3 года назад

Fantastic projects.Thank youuuuuu

@cgardinerphoto 3 года назад

Glad you like them!

@lenieroux8427 2 года назад

Nice love it

@stevenbayer167 2 года назад

Superb video. Thank you.

@cgardinerphoto 2 года назад

thanks for leaving a comment Steven!

@cgg200980 4 года назад

Hi Chris, I know you did this videos 3 years ago but I was just wondering when you put the glue on to seal the photo the first time do you have to sand it or can you leave it and apply your second coat? Also do you use filler to fill in where the backing comes together with the frame or do you just leave it as is? Excellent video and I've actually started using your technique to mount my own photos in our house. Thank you very much.

@DivineMisterAdVentures 14 дней назад

Nice work, nice taste.

@estherprentice9585 Год назад

Thank you very much , very informative.

@cgardinerphoto 11 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@longtime7491 3 года назад

Good work 👍 thank you 🙏

@cgardinerphoto 3 года назад

Welcome 👍

@lefthandstory1280 2 года назад

Great art nice job,keep it up😃👍...

@cgardinerphoto Год назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@mariamorrow4737 6 лет назад

Thank you for sharing this video.. I actually do something like this myself, but on either tile or hard board. Do you find that you get air bubbles when using regular photo paper, and if so, how do you remedy that?

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

Maria Morrow I don't usually get air bubbles in my process. I'll typically put one edge down and then gradually press across the paper to the opposite side. -- imagine your print was rolled up and you gradually unrolled it across the board if you do it this way you shouldn't be able to trap pockets of air because you're applying the print in one direction while forcing the air out from under it .

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

Maria Morrow and thanks for your comment and watching my video! I hope it's helped in some way

@mphopienaarpienaar8255 3 года назад

Wow! U made this look so easy!!! Would you please give more information on the type printer and its paper. Where can one get these.

@cgardinerphoto 3 года назад

glad you like it. I used the Epson Stylus photo 1400 here, its an older printer now. Canon and Epson make great photo printers. Paper - just use the heaviest photo type paper you can find with the finish you like. usually glossy, matte, or some middle ground. I tend to like the ones in the middle of full gloss and full matte.

@ulyuly9744 6 лет назад

Hi, one question. Did you let the modge podge dry on the bottom before doing to top? I'm having an issue with buckling when I apply to modge podge to the top.

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

Hey Uly. Good question. I probably could have addressed that in the video. Yes I do try to let them dry before top coat. a few other things you can try; go lighter on your first top coat of mod podge, and just do more coats after that one dries - usually very quick dry time on the top. also, you can try heavier paper, since I think thinner paper will be easier to buckle.

@labalamolungwe5971 2 года назад

Nice job

@ChesneyAdventures Год назад

Thank you!!

@cgardinerphoto 11 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@lolniahere4292 3 года назад

pretty cool

@robertchavez3362 Год назад

Thank you so much

@moosshabaz90 6 лет назад

Great video, could you please elaborate the list of things you used in this video? Also which type of printer and paper ? Just trying to make sure...

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

hi, here's a list; fir strips from home depot - 8ft for about $1.50 wood panel, about $12 for 4/ish square feet stapler and staples, saw, or mitre box and hand saw easy enough too. stapler which is also brad nailer, and brad nails sander 120 grit, and a lower grit if your wood needs more cleaning up hammer paint brush, paint roller, black paint (any) - i've also stained them, mod podge and roller epson 1400 any thick good, photopaper. that is about it. :D good luck with it! and thanks for your comment and for subscribing.

@panzer948 6 месяцев назад

Excellent idea. I have used mod podge for other tasks, such as representing water for dioramas. One trick I learned that might could help for your final top coat would be to thin it a little with water. That would reduce the viscosity and might allow you to smooth it out good enough while rolling it for a single coat. But I totally get why you sand it and then apply the second coat. I do the same when sealing many of my scale models. Makes for a very smooth finish. BTW, the main reason for watching this is because I want to add a small picture to the wooden base of my diorama frame so trying to see the best way to do that.

@zorawthustra 5 месяцев назад

He said that you dont need to sand it if you use the yellow mod podge, so can you please Tell me what I have to do in exchange if I dont sand it?

@panzer948 5 месяцев назад

@zorawthustra I will be honest I am not sure. I would think you would have to sand allow it unless trying to thin it with water. Can you explain what you are trying to achieve.

@farmerandy 6 лет назад

This is an awesome video! If I may ask, what size do you make the boxes? 5x7, 4x6, 8x10 or a mix?

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

subcook691 thanks for your comment and for watching. As for sizing - it's a mix. Sometimes depends on how much wood I have to use up and sometimes depends on the prints I already have on paper. I've done everything from 4x6 to 18x24. Mostly non standard sizes. One of the great things about making your own boxes and printing on your own printer.

@GeoffBurt08 5 лет назад

THANKS Chris for the information. One last question (for now anyway!)...Better to use Art Resin, or go with ModPodge? Art Resin seems pricier, but if you think it gives a better result, I'd like to know. Thanks again and Happy Holidays.

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

Hi Geoff, Yes I would say that art resin makes a more striking finish. It's a little more work to get it there, and has it's own challenges (particularly with managing the drips off the back of the block) but it does look great when done well. Needs a little more space to be able to work in, a little more time to finish, and you can work on less of them at once, so it could depend on your goals.

@verticalviking 5 лет назад

Hi, this is exactly what I was looking for. I am looking at doing a 20x60 panoramic. Any tips? I'm a little worried about the mod podge drying out on one end before I've coated the wood. Have you done any larger prints like that and had any issues?

@Fliperyy 4 года назад

Joey, In my experience in applying large artwork like yours of 20 x 60, I first apply a coat of the ModPodge to the wood panel and let it dry completely. Sometimes a light second coat as well if the plywood is a little rough. This "sizing" method makes the paper much easier to apply to the wood, since dry, bare wood immediately absorbs the glue into it's pores, and starts drying out faster than you can work. Similar to installing wallpaper, same approach.

@savvycha 5 лет назад

Modern podge is not a waterproof sealer. But they do have an Acrylic spray sealer that is. I use that to finish after two coats of Satin finish. Use the right brush or you get coarser finish with the more wiry ones ...if you don't have a roller.👍

@jungsomewhat 5 лет назад

Keep the wide piece of wood against the saw fence to cut small strips off, like the conversation over the video, helpful for meditation. Thanks.

@Fishman9998 4 года назад

Caught that too. It's a real drag having to stop mid project to pull plywood out of your rib cage. Otherwise, great tutorial.

@noyb154 4 года назад

use timeless varnish, or glamour 2, if you want something a little nicer. they will work as adhesive too.

@boddlook 6 лет назад

Would spray painting the wood change the results or affect?

@collingwoodrealestate 6 лет назад

If you're good at keeping a nice smooth finish and no dripping excess paint, then there is no reason why you couldn't spray paint instead. Might even work better in some ways.

@Samantha-mb3jx 4 года назад

Any suggestions to help get a uniform texture? I used the Satin Modpodge on Matte photo paper. It would apply nice with a sponge roller, but then the modpodge would start to pool up on itself, even after several layers of application. I basically had to keep rolling it as it started to dry, but that made it almost impossible to get a consistent finish. I have an acrylic ultra matte varnish that I'm going to try to finish my next one with, but wanted to check to see if you had any suggestions.

@cgardinerphoto 4 года назад

hey Samantha. if the modpodge is pooling in any way, you may be applying too much at once. it should be just enough to coat it once over. And give it a chance to dry fully between each application. Are you using any sandpaper to smooth it out? Once I get a few layers in, I'll give a good light sand with high grit, and then one more finishing coat on that. I like using art resin as a finish as well. I am working on a new video to show all the different finishing styles I used and should be coming soon. Thanks for watching and for commenting!

@madhu.devaji4397 6 лет назад

Hey, interesting idea, and well executed. What dimensions are you using for lumber? Is that 1/4' plywood? What about for the framing of the box? 1x2"? And what kind of tacks or brads are you using to attach the wood pieces? Staples? Nails? Are you using wood glue as well?

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

Hey Madhu, Thanks for your comment. Lumber, I tend to use whatever I have available as scrap. home depot has these $2 strips of fir, maybe 1-1/2" x 1/2", so when I'm not using scrap, thats what I tend to buy. I use brads through the plywood, and brads to pull in the corners on the side. Sometimes I've used staples on the back to straddle where the 45 angles meet but I don't think its necessary really. I have started using wood glue as well, although I didn't in this video. Hope that helps, have fun making your own!

@barbaricyawp3339 6 лет назад

That helps. I'm definitely using this technique soon. Getting my shop all put together. I've borrowed a mitre saw, skill saw, and sander from friends. All I need now are the materials and I'm off to the races. Do you think the photos would mount to particle board or wafer wood? And is that 3/8 plywood you're using? Thanks again! Loved the tutorial.

@dronesiviews 4 года назад

Excellent tutorial Chris. Do you have any recommendations on pricing for these types of prints?

@cgardinerphoto 4 года назад

Hey Mark. IMHO, you can see a lot of work of this nature with higher price tags that what people may readily pay. Which you can try of course and maybe you'll find your unicorn, but I like to price things in such a way that it will make many people want to buy them with minimal hesitation. Figure out your time and materials, and then add a bit on for yourself. Smallest ones (triptytch of 2x3s I did for about $75 CAD, and larger 11x17 I did for about $300) Also consider if you're putting in a gallery / art shop, to include their cut on top.

@cgardinerphoto 4 года назад

and thanks for your comment!

@gihansherif4157 3 года назад

Hello Chris 😄🎈 WOW ,, thanks for sharing. I found that ur ideas is much much better than others. Instead of using the wet towel and remove the skin paper just to show the picture.. well this is much better and clean way to follow. Thanks again. Happy Halloween 🎃

@GeoffBurt08 5 лет назад

3 QUESTIONS: 1)With the ModPodge, which kind (they have several)? I saw an 8 oz. bottle of Medium Clear for a Matte finish. Is this the one to use? 2) You also mentioned something called "Beautitone" (I think) black paint...what kind of paint is that and is there a brand that you'd recommend? and 3) I think you said "22-grit" sandpaper, but couldn't find it. Where can I get that? THANKS Chris, this video was what I'm looking for.

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

Hey Geoff. 1) I've tried multiple mod podges, but medium clear with matte finish is what I like best. You can try the glossier version but it shows more texture from roller and brush which I don't always like. 2) Beauti tone is a brand name of paint from hardware store, made for walls in your house. I'm sure any paint made for interiors like BEHR or Benjamin Moore, etc, will work fine. I liked using this kind of paint because you get a choice in range of glossiness/finishes and a wide range of colors to choose from. 3) I might have said 22 grit, 22 grit is very coarse though so it takes a lot of wood off. So I know I wouldn't leave a 22 grit as a final sand. Something like 120 grit makes a much smoother finish. Sanding you really cant ruin your whole piece with a little experimentation, so try to get a few range of grits and figure out what effects you like best, or when each grit will work for you. Definitely good to have something in the 40-60 range and something 120 or higher though. Thanks for watching and for your comment - good luck with your work!

@Daniel_Firebred 3 года назад

What type of coater did you use? If I might ask... Thanks

@VannApragal 4 года назад

Hey Chris, nice work! Do you sell these online anywhere?

@HeliRy 5 лет назад

What type of printer are you using? Thank for he video too, very informative!

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

i used an epson 1400 for several years, including at the time I made this. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

@sergej23kv 5 лет назад

Great video! If my print has metallic finish or lustre finish, would I still need top layer?

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

i've not used metallic finish paper myself, but I'd be inclined to say you should always have a top coat, since it is that extra layer of protection. I'm not sure how well the metallic look will hold up under this type of top coat though, sorry I couldn't be more help. Thanks for watching and your comment though! Good luck.

@sergej23kv 5 лет назад

@@cgardinerphoto thank you anyway. I'm not pro, neither really info photography. I just took some cool photos at Badwater Basin in The Death Valley (California) and wanted to display them in my living room. It turned ok. I used adhesive display foam board and I'll apply protective spray I got in local art shop. Thank you

@krisnjeffrey 4 года назад

After you sand, how do you wipe it down? I applied a photo to wood and used Mod Podge to seal, but ended up with little bubbles in the Mod Podge. I will need to lightly sand to get rid of the bubbles, but have never done this before. Looking for guidance.

@cgardinerphoto 4 года назад

Hey Kris, Thanks for your comment. after sanding, usually a good cloth will be sufficient to wipe it down. As for the bubbles, every time I've encountered, it typically had to do with the type of paper I was using being too light/thin. can you share any sort of information on your paper (brand / product name / gsm ). Also there could be something to do with the amount of glue used. It should be thin enough that you can still see wood through the glue and if it's enough that you're noticing small pools, puddles of it, it's probably too much. imagine the amount of glue left behind by a glue stick, and aim for approximately that amount. hopefully that helps. Thanks for watching and for your comment. All the best, this could be a great project for everyone shut indoors now.

@nknownpodcast 2 года назад

I have 10 prints on metallic pearl paper that I need to do this for, and I'm excited and also immensely nervous to do all of this lol

@cgardinerphoto 2 года назад

Nice! I did try once with a metallic paper. Was MOAB brand. I seem to remember some soak through of adhesive on back changing the finish on the front (was a while back now). So I’d start with one small one and do the full process. If all goes well - finish the 10 afterward.

@nknownpodcast 2 года назад

@@cgardinerphoto thank you!!!

@MovieMakes 5 лет назад

I have a suggestion. I make these boxes and I never use mod podge. I find using a spray adhesive like Gorilla Spray on adhesive or 3M 77 works fast and is a solid adhesive for almost any surface. And is it smooth. And for a sealer, I suggest a mat spray sealer, it goes on smooth and looks flawless, plus its quick drying - about 3 minutes and the results look super professional.

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

awesome!! thanks for your comment Mullins Toys. I've played with a variety of sealers and adhesives, including some of what you've mentioned and they all have their own set of benefits and drawbacks in my experience.

@michaelrhodes9614 5 лет назад

Would gorilla spray work with a normal photo on photo paper by a print. Shop ? I’m searching for something that I can stick my photo prints onto wood so far says mod podge won’t stick a normal photograph ?

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

Michael Rhodes personally I've not had great experience with any of the spray adhesives I've used. and when it comes to gorilla brand adhesives (never tried a gorilla spray though) I've actually not liked it at all. Though I haven't used them in this sort of application either. Are you able to get a test piece of paper from your print shop (I'm thinking like one inch square) you can do a trial run onto wood with? My problems with spray adhesives are the fumes for one, and the mess - you're bound to get adhesive on something you don't want it on (sometimes even other parts of your work piece), and in turn create a lot of unnecessary waste doing it. Your mileage may vary though. Good luck and thanks for your comment and for watching!!

@MovieMakes 5 лет назад

@@michaelrhodes9614 Gorilla spray adhesive works incredibly well with photo prints. Works well with any paper actually. I personally do not use mod podge.

@michaelrhodes9614 5 лет назад

Mullins Toys thanks heaps look into it

@barkinatthemoon 2 года назад

Great tutorial- Question though, before you started making your own panels where did you purchase them?

@cgardinerphoto 2 года назад

thanks for your comment Ella. glad you found it helpful. before I was making them, I bought them at Michael's craft store, in Canada, not sure if they're USA or elsewhere as well. Also, some of the smaller independent art stores carry similar products, but likely something you'd have to locate locally. even some dollar stores seem to carry similar products in the craft supply areas.

@Urbanmoon 2 года назад

Great video. Can I ask what wood you're buying for the cradle parts of the panels? I go to Home Depot and never see anything that would be suitable. So much of it is rough grade lumber or I'd have to rip my own strips from a bigger board to cut for the mitred pieces. Thanks.

@cgardinerphoto 2 года назад

hey thanks for your comment! yes. my home depot has some fir strips, about 1.25" width, and maybe a 0.75" thickness. buying in something around 6-8 foot lengths. Last I bought them - about $3 each but probably much more than that now. that wood does tend to have have some joinery in it, which isn't always ideal, but it certainly does the trick.

@Urbanmoon 2 года назад

@@cgardinerphoto Thanks, Chris. I see we're both in Ontario. Online at Home Depot I'm not seeing an option for what you're getting where you are. I'll have a closer look and ask next time I'm in the store. Alternatively, to avoid the joinery, I have had some woodworking craftsmen friends suggest some local independent wood suppliers where I might find better wood for these purposes. Sometimes I do yakisugi or staining treatments on the side, so joins are best avoided in that case. Thanks again for the video and happy creating!

@nlmooney1 5 лет назад

I had a panel made like yours fora large painting 40x 60.. how you you attach the plexiglass on this panel? Brackets??

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

Hi nancy michalak. It's been on my mind to do a plex front but I haven't done it yet so I have no first hand experience to share with you. Thanks for watching and for your comment though!

@fifthdaniel6413 4 года назад

thank you! what material was the picture printed on?

@cgardinerphoto 3 года назад

i did regular heavyweight photo paper

@mindsetmaster7569 11 месяцев назад

Appreciate your detailed video but failed to catch type of wood on back is it a solid or 1/2 plywood? Other edge pieces appears to be 1x4s.

@cgardinerphoto 11 месяцев назад

for the print back, it was a plywood, 1/4" usually. For the edges, in most cases, I was using fir strips, they had some joinery in them, which I would try not to cut corners on top of but otherwise the price was right, nice size, and they had a nice bevel already. I often scale up the materials the larger the print size though as well.

@ClaireWardMurphy 6 лет назад

Hey Chris, Have you ever heard of Polycrylic by Minwax? I use it to seal my mixed medium art work. It is also milky but dries clear and comes in Matte, Satin and Gloss. I'm wondering if I can use it for my mounted photos. I am a part time colorist/decorator for Sherwin Williams so I can get a good price! Ha!

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

I would think you can. If you've already used it on your mixed medium art, then your photo paper shouldn't be too much different.

@bhawthorne5654 5 лет назад

I've used polycrilic to both adhere and seal mine. I like it better than modge as imo it's smoother finish and less work to remove the paper with

@TOMPDUDE 6 лет назад

Thank you for the video. The way you used the table saw in the beginning was quite dangerous. EEK!

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

thanks for looking out and for watching Tompdude. Still got all my fingers - for now anyways. ;)

@free2danz1960 5 лет назад

What kind of board are you using for top and sides? Thanks

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

for the sides, I've used anything I can get my hands on, at a range of sizes and wood varieties. . Usually I go for something at least 1inch so that it can stand up freely if sat on a table or bookshelf to display. and then for the front panel, it's a 1/4 inch ply board. Even something like MDF should work in it's place, the only thing I wouldn't try is OSB type boards. Thanks for watching and for commenting! Good luck with it.

@GILSAN123 7 лет назад

I didn't understand what kind of black paint you were using on the video. Could you tell us?

@cgardinerphoto 7 лет назад

Gil Santos in this video it's cheap dollar store paint and then I seal it over. my last batch of frames I went with some beauty tone semi gloss on top of a primer sealer from the hardware store though - much nicer. thanks for your comment.

@GILSAN123 7 лет назад

Chris, thanks for the super fast reply. What's your opinion on using a Clear water based Varnish as a sealer, on similar wood panels with Inkjet photos mounted on with Mod Podge. I have a 1 Liter can of Varnish that is dying to be used.

@cgardinerphoto 7 лет назад

Gil Santos I've used brush on and spray varnishes in the past and to be honest every process I've found comes with its own set of challenges and issues. I'll tell you that currently I am using resin (art resin brand) but I've also used enviro-tex and these are by far the best looking glossy coats you can put on top. I've got another video on my channel about the enviro-tex process you may like to see.

@GILSAN123 7 лет назад

Chris, I watched your enviro-tex process video and indeed the result is outstanding, but epoxy is quite expensive and for what I want to do it's sort of an overkill. Besides, because I live in Madeira Island, Portugal, we don't have the products that you mention, so I wouldn't know how to find a similar product. Thanks for the suggestion nevertheless.

@cgardinerphoto 7 лет назад

thats fair enough. well as far as the varnish goes - one reason why i never really liked my results was because i used bristle brushes. if you use it, i'd suggest trying with a roller - probably a sponge roller and it should keep the brush strokes minimized with a nice even finish.

@jocampbell8751 5 лет назад

Thanks for the awesome video, Chris. It was really helpful for me. I’ve got some designs I intend to print on photographic paper and mount on mdf blocks for home decor, so I got some great tips from your video! I know you are using the Mod Podge to double as your adhesive and sealer, so does that negate the need for a final spray of some kind to finish and protect the print then? Just the Mod Podge to adhere and then two coats to seal, right? Many thanks. 😊

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

Hi Jo. Yes, that is what I've demonstrated in this video. I've never tried putting a different top coat of anything over the mod podge, but I have used a variety of other finishes, and they all have their pros and cons. I've never had problems with the mod podge approach, and all of the ones I still own myself are holding up quite nicely. Best of luck in your creations, and thanks for watching and for your comment!

@jeffprentice Год назад

When you mounted the photograph to the board did you let it dry before you added the topcoat?

@cgardinerphoto Год назад

hi Jeff, thanks for your question. Yes I did let it dry before top coat. the times I didn't, it seemed I would get more warping and wrinkling in the paper more easily.

@michaelrhodes9614 5 лет назад

Hey would normal digital print work ? I got a print done from office works a shop in aus. read heaps saying won’t work ? What’s your opinion on normal digital prints will they work ? Or do I need just use normal printer? What’s best paper you’ve found

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

i've used a variety of papers. the one i use most may not be available in australia. It's called "Staples Photo Supreme" very heavyweight. has a good finish on it and it's a nice plain back on it. I've never tried mounting with the type of paper you'd get from a department store photo kiosk, though they do seem pretty smooth finish on the backside, so I don't know if the adhesive would grip and hold them well. One thing you can try (again if you had the option to use a non important tester) is just roughing up the adhesive side with a fine grit of sandpaper like 100 grit or so, just so it has a bit more of something to grip with. that is untested territory for me though so i'm just spitballing here. hopefully that helps.

@michaelrhodes9614 5 лет назад

Might rough one up see how it goes thanks heaps bud

@IMRad4JC 6 лет назад

Beautiful! Not being a photographer, I would have to use images I found online, but when I go to Google images, I change the setting so that only pictures come up that have no copyright problems, but those pics are not usually very good at all. How can we use great images like yours if we're not photographers, so we can sell our own work legally? And second, I assume you use a laser printer...what kind/model do you use? Thanks!

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

Hi Cindy. On the note of finding work to mount on blocks - that could prove challenging indeed. There are websites like unsplash and pixabay that have high resolution images, some of which could make nice artworks. It's good to hear that you're being careful about copyright restrictions though, and I hope you continue to do so. As for my printer, it's not laser - it's inkjet, a photo printer specifically. Made by epson, many new models have come since the one I bought though. It's at least six years old now. If the printer is made by Epson, and does 13x19 size paper, you should be pretty good. Also the more separate ink cartridges your printer uses, generally the better the quality. Canon printers I've heard are good too. Thanks for watching and for your comment.

@marvinportillo3382 2 года назад

nice video.. The Mod podge are all the same? to glue the photo and to protected?

@cgardinerphoto 2 года назад

thanks for your comment. Yes, they're the same in most cases. I only ever used the basic modpodge for the adhesive and then experimented with different ones for the top layer. worth trying out whichever varieties you can to find out what you'll like best and what will match your work best.

@marykrigbaum9021 Год назад

Thank you so much for your tip on mounting a photograph to a wood panel. Have you ever thought of putting a high glass varnish instead of Mod Podge on top of that photograph? That is my project coming up.

@cgardinerphoto Год назад

Hi Mary thanks for your comment. Yes I have done that too. I have a video on here to do with envirotex and I think I have an art resin one up somewhere as well.

@cgardinerphoto Год назад

All the best with your upcoming project!

@FlyHighWavesSounds 6 лет назад

The printed photos looks amazing. What printer you use?

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

thank you! I'm using a dated Epson Stylus Photo 1400.. Still going strong with regular maintenance.

@142khurram 6 лет назад

And which peper u used to print ??

@marygracereyes9934 6 лет назад

Hi Chris, what's the name of that black paint you used?

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

It was a cheap dollar store paint shown in this video. I don't know that it has a name to be honest. In the time since I made this video, I've switched to a beauti-tone brand like you'd get from your local hardware store or home decor paint shop.

@marygracereyes9934 6 лет назад

Thanks, Chris!

@normazaharioudakis4224 2 года назад

Love your video I have a question could I use sublimation pics?

@cgardinerphoto 2 года назад

thanks for your comment - and is that prints from a dye-sub printer? if so - I'd say yes you should be able to without any issue, but maybe test on a small 2x3 or something first.

@normazaharioudakis4224 2 года назад

@@cgardinerphoto thank you so much I’ll try it and let you know

@normazaharioudakis4224 2 года назад

@@cgardinerphoto thank you very much

@Telelikeitis 3 года назад

Did you seal the photo side with clear acrylic before you mounted it or will the mod podge not smear it.

@cgardinerphoto 3 года назад

for my paper and ink combination, there was no sealing needed and haven't encountered smudging. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@joetorres9892 5 лет назад

Would minwax polycrylic work instead of mod podge?

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

looks like it's worth a shot actually. for the finishing on top anyways. Not sure how it would be as an adhesive. I've never used it. I would start with a cheap wal-mart printed 4x6 and test it on a piece of whatever board you're using for your block. I've tested a lot of methods and most you know pretty quick if it's a good one or not. day or so. only a few problems take longer to show. experiment and don't be afraid to give each piece it's own twist in the finishes.

@atashaprime2843 2 года назад

Hi great video. My question is what type of paper are you using and was it printed inkjet or laserjet? Do i have to seal lustre photo paper that was printed using inkjet

@cgardinerphoto 2 года назад

hey, thanks for your questions. I have been using photographic paper - usually lustre or satin finishes - printed from an inkjet printer.

@atashaprime2843 2 года назад

Appreciate your reply

@imyouranna 4 года назад

Oh PS. Fantastic Job 👍

@cgardinerphoto 4 года назад

thanks for your comments Anna!

@kirstenstone5369 5 лет назад

Very nice! Would you mind telling me what kind of printer you are using?

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

of course! i was using the epson stylus 1400. exact model isn't available anymore, but there are surely more modern models in the line available now. Prints up to 13x19s and they look beautiful - i certainly made that printer work hard in it's heyday.

@JanineMKartist 5 лет назад

I worry about Mod Podge not being acid free. I did use it to mount the fine art paper I do my mixed media on. Then I read it isn’t acid free and I worry will it break down the paper over time ?

@collingwoodrealestate 5 лет назад

Good question Janine. You're right that it's not acid free (or so I've heard as well - never actually looked into it). I've not done any truly scientific tests but I have prints going beyond ten years mounted in this format and no visible ill-effects yet. If you're concerned about the aesthetic of your work decades from now, maybe it's best for you to source a more pH balanced adhesive. Personally, in an age where so much is consumed digitally, I'm just happy to have a relatively easy, creative outlet to make a nice looking hard-copy of something.

@itsBrittany515 6 лет назад

Will this work on non glossy non photo paper? I have some prints on heavy body matte paper that I want use

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

I have used matte photo paper before and it has worked pretty well. There have been a few paper trials that didn't work and all you have to do is scrape it off and sand a bit and you can fix a new one to the front of it. It's not ideal, but at least all of the work isn't a waste if you don't like the end product.

@itsBrittany515 6 лет назад

Chris Gardiner Photography thank you! I will be trying this then :)

@Jay-if9dr 4 года назад

What type of DeWALT is that?, for you said it is a staple gun but it looks like it fires a single small nail. Any info on that tool and accessories would be great. Also what wood are you using? Cheers.

@cgardinerphoto 3 года назад

i believe its a stanley brad nailer, fires single brad nails or staples. very convenient for this work.

@terryduffin218 6 лет назад

what type of seals did you you use

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

Terry Duffin seals as in sealant for the top coat? in this video it was mod podge but I've since started using art resin. a lot glossies and a lot smoother finish although more expensive

@allenklein7462 3 года назад

Hi-Are you using your own table saws are is there a place where you can rent time on one? I thought I heard you refer to one, but I could not understand what it was you said.

@cgardinerphoto 3 года назад

Hi Allen, thanks for your comment. Now I can't remember what it was that I had said on that topic, but I am using my own saws. As for getting things cut down to size for you - when you pick up your materials at somewhere like Home Depot, they'll occasionally be able to cut pieces down to more manageable sizes. But that is the extent of what I am aware of as far as people cutting your material for you. The 45 angles won't be so nice, but much of what I show here can be accomplished with a jigsaw if table and chop saws are out of the question for you.

@allenklein7462 3 года назад

@@cgardinerphoto Thanks for such a quick reply - helped.

@mambaman2007 6 лет назад

How much do you sell each finishes art work?

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

Hi Sanusi, I got them anywhere from $45 for a 4"x4" to a few hundred for larger ones on 18" x 20" with much deeper boxes. Thats Canadian Dollars. I do a few different finishing methods and tend to price them all slightly differently. Thanks for watching!

@Limonata6 5 лет назад

does this scale easily to a poster of 200x140 cm?

@cgardinerphoto 5 лет назад

I've not gone that big with this method so I can't say for certain. Everything that size I've seen is always done with a more solid epoxy resin type of finish. As for building the box, I'd include some more wood for support through the middle to minimize warping over time, and I'd probably step up the gauge of nails from what I've got here too. To apply the print - I'd probably put the paper on the floor display side down, apply glue to the box, and then put the glued box onto the paper instead of other way around - trying to prevent bubbles on that big of scale would be crucial since having to get them out would probably ruin the piece. Again, none of that from experience, just the problems I can imagine arising right away and how i'd try to avoid them.

@zenzn7284 4 года назад

love your work, could you tell me what sort of printer you using? the color so saturated.

@cgardinerphoto 4 года назад

Hi Zena, thank you! I am printing from an Epson Stylus Photo 1400. It's pretty old but they should have some newer models in the line that I'd expect to be similar quality. Looking for 13x19 print area or greater likely, and 6 or more ink cartridges, individual. the 1400 actually doesnt do black and white very well at all, next printer i get will have more black cartridges than one. hope that helps in your shopping ;)

@zenzn7284 4 года назад

@@cgardinerphoto Thanks a lot for the information, yes its sounds old coz I can't find it around except online and its quite expensive for an old model its $800. And yes B&W is a great option to have. Some people prefer Canon and some like Epson, not sure if there is major differences between them

@ericruiz961 6 лет назад

How long do you wait to apply the top coat? Thanks

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

usually 2 hours is enough but 3-4 is probably better.

@NhatTran-vw4hb 6 лет назад

Its great. Did you have your photo printed at photo lab on photo paper or just printed on plain paper by inkjet printer? Thanks.

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

Nhật Trần it is on photo paper but printed at home on my photo printer. Plain paper may wrinkle with the adhesive. Thick photo paper is better.

@NhatTran-vw4hb 6 лет назад

Chris, thank you for your quick reply.

@ericruiz961 6 лет назад

Inkjet printer or laser printer?

@yukonica4560 8 месяцев назад

If I am making several prints or mounting A3+ prints I have found using an inexpensive gravity feed automotive spray gun and mixing the sealant with about 20% water gives a really smooth finish without sanding or worrying about texture. Cleaning the gun takes a couple minutes using clean water.

@zorawthustra 5 месяцев назад

It’s ok even if you dont sand it? Or you do something else in exchange?

@yukonica4560 5 месяцев назад

Just the spray. Light coats but no sanding.@@zorawthustra I'm going to try a more viscous mix to lay down the glue between the backing and the print. Kind of like 3M 77 without the toxins.

@haseebullah5483 6 лет назад

Hi great video man. Id be very obliged if you could ask some of my questions. May I ask: 1. which paper are you using (matte paper and glossy paper are the two kinds available in my market) 2. Why do we need to apply a sealer? If we just paste the paper on the wood really well shouldnt that just do the trick? 3. What's the name of the sealer youre using? Chemical composition would be helpful since I'm on a different continent than you. 4. Doesn't sanding after applying the print on the wood damage the paper? Thanks in advance

@collingwoodrealestate 6 лет назад

Thanks Haseeb, glad you like it and I appreciate your comment. 1. Paper - I use a 'lustre' paper. its not fully glossy and its not completely matte. a happy medium. 2. i apply a sealer because i've seen how exposed prints can start to fade, depending on the conditions where they're displayed (direct sun humidity, etc) so it helps them to last longer. 3. I use mod podge. it's a pvc type compound I believe. I've also experimented with spray sealers by Krylon, I've used liquitex coatings, I've used Enviro tex and I've used art resin. They all serve similar purposes in different ways and with different effects and at different price points. 4. With a good sealer, the gentle sanding shouldn't ever break through the sealer layer and into the paper. key word is gentle sanding. just to smooth out your sealer finish - only if needed. some sealers I've used, and application methods benefit from it, and others don't need it. I hope that helps! good luck in your artistic endeavours Haseeb.

@cgardinerphoto 6 лет назад

@haseebullah5483 6 лет назад

Chris Gardiner Photography thank you very much for your time. Good luck to you as well!

@brennenfrischknecht2306 3 года назад

What's the best kind of paper do you use printer or photo paper?

@cgardinerphoto 3 года назад

I use photo paper.

@lizzponce 4 года назад

How do you get it not to bubble? I have an issue with mine bubbling

@cgardinerphoto 4 года назад

that seems to be the main question everyone has. And I don't know which of the things I do help it - the amount of glue (minimal) the heavy weight paper, or the careful application of paper to the glue, ideally in one direction so any air gets pushed forward and not trapped underneath paper. hope that helps!

@teacherpazmontero5195 Год назад

Hi what type of sand paper did you use ? Thanks

@collingwoodrealestate Год назад

Hi Paz. Thanks for your comment. When I’m sanding the sides it’s probably using something around 80 grit on the disk sander. When I’m doing it by hand on the top it would have been higher like 120+ for less abrasion and more fine smoothing.