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A Complete Guide to the Easiest Image Transfers

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What Are Image Transfers?

Image transfers are a way to transfer an image or artwork onto your DIY project. In this case, on to painted furniture projects. There are multiple ways to transfer images but I’d like to focus on what I think is the easiest way. These image transfers appear intimidating and difficult but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. easiest-image-transfers, just the woods, new york, image transfers

How do Image Transfers Work?

To apply these image transfers to wood, or to your surface of choice you simply follow a few easy steps:

  • wipe your painted surface with a lint-free cloth to remove any dust
  • measure and mark where you intend to place your image
  • peel the protective backing off of the image
  • gently place the image where you would like it to go
  • tape the image down to prevent it from moving
  • gently rub the image with the wooden stick provided or a use popsicle stick
  • slowly peel up the clear plastic
  • your image should remain on the surface that you transferred it to.
  • Seal your surface as you would seal any painted furniture project

Still unsure? Let’s keep going.

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Examples of Image Transfers on Painted Furniture

Since I am a huge fan of adding an image transfer to projects here are some examples:

  • The flat surface of a vintage buffet served as the perfect blank canvas to apply an image transfer.

French Image Transfer on Vintage Buffet

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  • This modern media console was transformed using the leftover portion of an image transfer. The great thing about these image transfers is that you can cut them and use portions for different makeovers. One transfer can be split into multiple projects.

Painted Media Console with French Image

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  • A toy box with a simple one-word image applied to create a unique look. This makeover post used only a portion of an image from the full transfer.

Painted Toy Box with French ‘Memoires’ Transfer

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If you are a visual person and need to see the application in action, I have a video tutorial available in this post: Transfer Images like a Pro

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Where to Find These Awesome Embellishments

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Here are multiple unique image transfers available online, so you don’t even have to leave the house to find them. Bonus points for being a time saver, woot-woot! They are also in my Amazon shop along with all of my other favorite tools and DIY supplies. Check out all the goodies here: Amazon Shop

French ‘La Petite Boutique De Vin’ Image Transfer

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Pig with Charcuterie Image Transfer

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Finicky Fox Image Transfer

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Gypsy Queen Image Transfer

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Le Fleur Cherubs Image Transfer

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Farmers Market Image Transfer

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Gilded Gander Image Transfer

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You can also find these image transfers in my shop here: SHOP Images 

Go forth and be creative!

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   If you have ever been curious about image transfers for your painted furniture makeovers or DIY projects here is a complete guide to the easiest image transfers and where to find them. IOD image transfers are the easiest embellishments for your project #imagetransfers #furnitureimages #transferimagestofurniture #howtoapplyimagetransfers #wheretofindimagetransfers #easyimagetransfers #Imagetransfer #imagetransfertowood #furnituredecortransfers #IODtransfers

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  • Painted Media Console with Image TransferPainted Media Console with Image Transfer
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Comments

  1. Megan says

    May 14, 2017 at 9:43 am

    Love the collection of images! I’ve wanted to try an image transfer on furniture for a while now. #MerryMonday

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  2. Jane @SustainMyCraftHabit says

    May 17, 2017 at 11:59 am

    These are gorgeous! I had never really thought about where one would get these. Great to know they’re so accessible. Pinning for later! And your work is gorgeous.

    Reply
  3. Leanna says

    May 19, 2017 at 12:12 am

    These are absolutely gorgeous. Pinned to read at leisure over the weekend, because I have to look into this!! Gorgeous work.

    Reply
  4. CJ Clark says

    September 21, 2017 at 9:24 am

    Will these work on tea towels? Permanent when washed? Where do I find them?

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    • kandice kullmann says

      September 21, 2017 at 1:22 pm

      Im not sure to be honest. Ive linked to the transfers in the post. Id love to know if you try how it turns out πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  5. BK Minnet says

    October 5, 2017 at 6:51 pm

    Love, love, love the image transfers. Especially the vintage French ones. Do you always buy yours from Amazon, or other places? I’ve done some transfers with decopouge, (spelling?) but like the IOD ones better. Have had difficulty finding the IOD transfers.

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    • kandice kullmann says

      October 5, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      I actually only get mine from Amazon, but I do all of my shopping on Amazon πŸ™‚

      Reply
  6. Diana says

    October 17, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    What type of transfer paper are you using?

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    • kandice kullmann says

      October 18, 2017 at 8:14 am

      its not transfer paper. I use the image transfers in the post. Ive linked to where you can order them πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  7. Jen says

    November 19, 2017 at 11:24 am

    My image won’t stick to my wall. It’s painted with a eggshell paint. What is going on? It’s starts to stick but sticks to the back of the paper as I peek. I have rubbed and rubbed. ANy tips?

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    • kandice kullmann says

      November 19, 2017 at 12:50 pm

      Jen, I emailed you back. But in case you didnt get it. I had the same thing happen recently, I thought that I had a faulty image. But I actually just had to rub really hard. Once I rubbed the back much harder the image transferred. I hope you get it to work

      Reply
  8. Elizabeth Brigante says

    November 23, 2017 at 8:58 am

    I really think your blog is misleading. the implication is that your are supplying these transfers for free. Not that you are selling them on Amazon. Why not be honest and tell the viewer that they have to pay for these things which they can get for FREE at other sites.

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    • kandice kullmann says

      November 23, 2017 at 9:45 am

      I’m sorry you feel misled. I’ve never implied that they are free. This post says they are easy to use, examples of projects theyve been used on and where you can get them (amazon). Nowhere have I said free

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      • Linda Hendricks says

        December 27, 2017 at 6:17 am

        Anyone with any sense can realize that not all things are free, but one must look to find the source and price. Your blog is awesome and to those who feel misled use their heads and find the price. Don’t let people like Elizabeth undermine the great job you are dong.
        Linda Hendricks

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        • kandice kullmann says

          December 27, 2017 at 10:19 am

          thank you so much Linda. I never want anyone to feel misled πŸ™‚

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    • Carmin says

      March 12, 2018 at 5:44 pm

      Elizabeth, I didn’t see anywhere that says these images are free. The instructions on how to use them and where to order are very clear

      Reply
  9. Nancy says

    September 27, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    My question is- if I want a large transfer on 2 cabinet doors, do I cut the transfer down the middle & then apply each side?

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    • kandice kullmann says

      October 3, 2019 at 1:32 pm

      You can certainly do that. Just make sure everything lines up nicely πŸ™‚

      Reply
  10. Karren Rees says

    July 11, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Have you ever had trouble with the top vinyl being loose and the transfer staying stuck to the back? I bought The big transfer with post card plus flowers on it from Amazon. I got two of the six pieces to release but I can’t finish my piece. Is there a fix I can use to get the back Paper off the transfer? I just want to cry.

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    • kandice kullmann says

      July 14, 2020 at 11:35 am

      honestly, yes. it has happened and its very frustrating. I try to peel the vinyl slowly and carefully. If it sticks unfortunately I don’t have a solution. Im so sorry. I do have a friend (who has the patience of a saint) who will go in afterwards and handprint the areas where the transfer doesn’t stick. I don’t have the patience nor the talent for that though.

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  11. Patrice says

    January 18, 2023 at 8:45 pm

    Everything is beautiful and well presented. Pay no attention to the morons out there. Unfortunately they have internet connections.

    Reply

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