How to Make a Wood Photo Transfer
Transfer a wedding photo onto wood to make the perfect anniversary gift.
![Wedding Photo Transfer DIY Display this beautiful work of art on a bedside table with fresh flowers, a sweet card, and gold accessories.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-final-2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192204542.webp)
Materials and Tools
- laser copy of photo
- gel medium
- foam brush
- piece of smooth wood
- damp cloth or paper towel
Apply Gel
Apply a thin coat of gel medium to the wood.
![Wedding Photo Transfer DIY Supplies: Laser copy of a wedding photo, gel medium, foam brush, piece of smooth wood, paper towel. Step 1: Apply a thin coat of gel medium to the wood.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-50th-anniversary-apply-gel.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192110325.webp)
Lay Paper
Lay the laser copy of the photograph face down onto the wood, smoothing out all the wrinkles with your fingers. Let dry overnight.
![Wedding Photo Transfer DIY Step 2: Lay the laser copy of the photograph face down onto the wood. Smooth out all of the wrinkles with your fingers. Step 3: Let dry overnight.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-50th-anniversary-lay-paper.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192124549.webp)
Reveal Transfer
Wet the paper with a damp cloth or paper towel. Lightly scrub the paper away with the damp cloth revealing the image underneath. Continue to add water, and lightly scrub until all the paper is gone.
![Step 4: Wet the paper with a damp cloth.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-50th-anniversary-transfer-photo.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192138490.webp)
![Step 4: Use the cloth to lightly scrub the paper away revealing the image underneath. Continue to add water and lightly scrub until all of the paper is gone.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-50th-anniversary-scrub-paper.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192131514.webp)
Display
Display on a bedside table as a surprise anniversary gift or just because.
![Wedding Photo Transfer DIY Honor a long, happy marriage with a DIY project that focuses on the day that started it all: their wedding day. A beautiful photo transfer surrounded by glistening gold paint creates a keepsake full of joyful memories.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2016/3/5/0/Original_Michelle-Edgemont-milestone-gifts-50th-anniversary-final-1.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1457192118643.webp)