Weird butter request

[courtym74]

Hello all, so I had someone request an ornament that looks like a "country crock" butter tub. Apparently their daughter loves butter so much that they keep an industrial sized tub on hand at all times. I thought she was joking. Apparently not. Anyone want to take a crack at making this resemble an ornament??

[jollyred]

John Nelson posted some time ago about using a photo pasted to a wood backing, then cutting around the photo.  That might work for this, if you can match the photo on both sides of the wood.

Tom

[Dan]

I agree, just print, paste and cut. Add a coat of Modge Podge or Triple Thick Glaze to protect the paper.

[LarryEA]

Maybe do a "REVERSE IMAGE" and do an image transfer

I have done many of these reverse image transfers and they look great

and they look painted on.

Print the label Reverse image, and get a bottle of Mod Podge:

 

Instructions

1. Paint an even layer of Mod Podge across the entire wood surface. (add some to the image transfer also)
2. Place the printed photo face down onto the wood. 
3. Allow wood piece to dry for 72 hours. (72 Hrs is a suggestion but do make sure it has dried.)

Spray the back of the photo with water or dampen it with a sponge. (remove gently and add more water as you go)

1. Gently start rubbing the wet paper. ...

You will begin to see the photo showing through 

It will take a little practice and will look professionally done with a couple coats of lacquer.

 

Edited December 31, 2022 by LarryEA

[LarryEA]

Instructions

One thing I left out:

1. Paint an even layer of Mod Podge across the entire wood surface. (add some to the image transfer also)
2. Place the printed photo face down onto the wood. 
3. One thing I left out: Roll all the excess Mod Podge out ASAP
4. Allow wood piece to dry for 72 hours. (72 Hrs is a suggestion but do make sure it has dried.)
5. I remove the paper with a wet finger, very gently

Spray the back of the photo with water or dampen it with a sponge. (remove gently and add more water as you go)

1. Gently start rubbing the wet paper. ...

You will begin to see the photo showing through 

It will take a little practice and will look professionally done with a couple coats of lacquer.

Edited December 31, 2022 by LarryEA

[barb.j.enders]

10 hours ago, LarryEA said:

Maybe do a "REVERSE IMAGE" and do an image transfer

I have done many of these reverse image transfers and they look great

and they look painted on.

Print the label Reverse image, and get a bottle of Mod Podge:

 

Instructions

1. Paint an even layer of Mod Podge across the entire wood surface. (add some to the image transfer also)
2. Place the printed photo face down onto the wood. 
3. Allow wood piece to dry for 72 hours. (72 Hrs is a suggestion but do make sure it has dried.)

Spray the back of the photo with water or dampen it with a sponge. (remove gently and add more water as you go)

1. Gently start rubbing the wet paper. ...

You will begin to see the photo showing through 

It will take a little practice and will look professionally done with a couple coats of lacquer.

 

The only issue with this would be the printing would also be reversed,  therefore, challenging to read!

[dgman]

The weird thing about the whole thing is, that is not butter, it a spread like margarine.

[Dan]

5 hours ago, dgman said:

The weird thing about the whole thing is, that is not butter, it a spread like margarine.

Vegan butter, I guess.

[LarryEA]

On 12/31/2022 at 8:08 AM, barb.j.enders said:

The only issue with this would be the printing would also be reversed,  therefore, challenging to read!

My instructions noted to print a "REVERSE IMAGE" and then do an image transfer.

See above do a "REVERSE IMAGE" and do an image transfer

[barb.j.enders]

2 hours ago, LarryEA said:

My instructions noted to print a "REVERSE IMAGE" and then do an image transfer.

See above do a "REVERSE IMAGE" and do an image transfer

Guess I missed that part