Adding printed text

[Gordon 121]

Does anyone have advice on adding text to a stand, I cut an item mount it to the stand but I see a lot of products with text on it eg a name or something just not sure how they print it on the wood, eg is it laser printing or clear stickers any advice be appreciated thanks 

[Rockytime]

I just glue the text to the pattern whoever I want it. Then I glue it to the blank. 

[don in brooklin on]

A lot of the text you see is done by using a Cricut machine.

You can cut vinyl letters and sticking them on directly.  Vinyl comes in both interior and exterior use.  Some is heat transfer type used on t-shirts ect.

You can also cut a stencil and then paint.  

Lot of videos on youtube showing words on the wood.

You can also add lettering with a laser or pyrography.  

[John B]

I have used this method to make a perpetual trophy (Small Honour Board) for the RFDS
Here is a pic of the sample I did before doing the actual thing.
It is actually much brighter than the pic and looks real good with a couple of coats of gloss lacquer.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERkZfL8lob8

[Jim Finn]

I print these out on an inkjet printer and glue in place with white glue and spray lacquer over it.  Many coats.

 

[Jim Finn]

I have, in the past, done some decoupage using tissue paper. Tricky but doable.

[Scrappile]

On small items I have used decal that I print.  before applying them buy soaking in water a few moments I spray them with crystal clear spray.  That keep the ink from running when it gets wet.  Once applied and dry, I use a spray lacquer finish over them.  Works well.

[John B]

I have used Iron on transfers before, the type designed for tshirts. I made quite a few dartboard boxes with a design on the doors using this method. Just print them out and iron on like you would a shirt and give a couple of coats of clear over the top.