Transferring toner over finish

[millwab]

I posted a question last week about transferring toner from a photocopy or laser printer on to wood (thanx Carl for your help). I have done this with unfinished wood, but now a new question has come up. I was going to have someone laser engrave the back of a clock for me but now I have to go to 'plan B' in a hurry. The ply panel is already finished (BLO + lacquer) and I'd like to transfer a pattern onto it. Does anyone know if it will 'take' or not? If it transfers okay, can I put something over it to seal it on top of the lacquer? I've tested covering the toner with a water-based sanding sealer on bare wood and that works fine, but not sure how this would work over the lacquer (or how the lacquer would work with the toner). Any advice would be appreciated.

[ChuckD]

As with anything in which you are not sure, try it out on a piece of scrap wood. Then you would know for sure.

[MikeDingas]

If I understand you correctly, my advise will come a little late for your project. I've just found a product called Lasertran that has different applications: cloth, metal, glass, wax and, yes, wood. You create a decal using a copier or inkjet that is transfered to the Lasertran. Then affix the decal in a way dependent upon the medium. I've only read a little about this product but I'm impressed with the variety of possibilities.

[millwab]

Well, I tested it last nite and the transfer was less than acceptable. I wasn't happy with it, but fortunately it sanded off easily and didn't affect the finish. I guess the lesson here is that it needs to be done before the finish is applied. Not a choice under the circumstances, but good to know. Now, on to plan 'C' ...

[CanadianScroller]

I think Mikes product would suit your needs Bruce. I have seen it online but never purchased it.
I also think there are some inkjet decl papers out there.
I also have a friend who scrapbooks and she has printed with an inkjet on mylar to make her own rub down transfers. I will contact her and see if she can send some information.

[MikeDingas]

Here's a book on the subject: The New Book of Image Transfer by Debba Haupert. It discusses the different types of transfer paper, Tools and materials, techniques and a bunch of different projects.