diy photo transfer coasters

This photo transfer coaster was really fun to make. To achieve the best possible transfer choose a picture with contrast (it doesn’t necessarily have to be black and white like mine).
Supplies:

• Wood squares (available at most craft stores)
• Modge Podge
• Towel or rag
• Paintbrush
• Old credit card or any other stiff card

[Open your photo (mine is of iconic 1960’s model Veruschka) in editing software. Scale your picture down to the size of the coaster (mine is 6X6″). Flip the image horizontally (since the pic goes face down on the wood- it will be backwards) Print out your image and cut it out]

[On the right side of the image, paint a thick layer of Modge Podge on top]

[Place the image face down on the wood. Use a card to smooth out and get rid of any air bubbles. Let dry for a few hours]

[Take a damp (not soaking wet) towel and place it over the picture. Leave for 10 minutes]

[Gently begin rubbing off the top layer of paper (using the towel or your fingers). If you’re having a hard time, the image is too wet. Let sit for 5 minutes and try again. The layer should come off pretty easily. Don’t scratch at it with anything sharp because you can damage the picture]

[After you have removed the top layer of paper, coat the entire coaster in Modge Podge to seal the picture and make it water resistant]