IOD Transfers are a little delicate, and need a little extra care, but are so worth it. With a little instruction, they are easy to use and add instant style to your projects.
Preparation is key
Keep your transfer with its backing sheet until you are ready to apply. Keep free of dust or debris, which will interfere with adhesion. Do not allow the adhesive side of the transfer to touch anything prior to application. When handling the transfer, avoid letting the adhesive side touch itself (don’t do in a windy environment). Do not store transfer in extreme temperatures or humid conditions, which can affect adhesion.
Application
Start with a clean, dry, matte surface. If painted, make sure it’s well cured, and if you have sanded the paint make certain there is no residual dust. All of these things will interfere with adhesion. For best adhesion, seal your project surface with a high-quality, water-based polyurethane sealer in matte before applying a transfer.
Carefully remove the transfer from its white backing. Slowly and carefully lower the transfer onto your intended surface, making sure that it does not touch until the placement is correct. Use small pieces of low-tack tape to hold it in place.
Using the provided tool, or one of your choice, start at one end of the transfer and rub firmly to adhere the image to the surface. Do this until the entire image is transferred. You are welcome for the free arm workout as well. If any parts aren’t transferred when you lift, simply lay it back down and rub more on that portion. After it is transferred, with a clean dry hand, smooth down any bits that aren’t flatly adhered.
We recommend sealing with a water-based (or not harsh solvent-based) sealer (waxes created for chalk-type paints also work well if they don’t contain harsh solvents).
3 Comments
[…] I can assure you. If you’re completely new to IOD products, you can watch the video tutorial to get an overview of their current products and how they can be used to create amazing works […]
[…] I made the intentional choice to vary the designs on each table because I did not want them to be identical and look too matchy-matchy. I sealed the tables with our Varnish Top Coat in the Satin finish and they are headed to my shop in Frisco. *If you have never tried the IOD Decor Stamps or Transfers you can view the video tutorials here. […]
[…] can find more detailed instructions on the shop page and/or view a video tutorial here. Now that we’ve covered the basics lets take a look at all of the beautiful new […]