Applying the transfer

This transfer was 24” x 35” and completely symmetrical from the center out. Since my table was 24” x 24”, I wanted to make sure this motif was centered on the tabletop. to do this, I put a piece of tape at the 12” mark on either end of the table. Next, I ran a thin piece of tape down the center of the transfer and lined it up with my tape on the table. Before removing the backing from the transfer, I secured the edge of my transfer paper to my table to prevent it from shifting during the application process

To apply the transfer, I removed the backing, laid the transfer paper onto the table, and rubbed over the motif using a putty knife. I then lifted the transfer paper a very small amount to see if the motif had adhered to the tabletop. Anytime some of the motif was still stuck to the transfer paper, I simply laid it back down and went over it again with my putty knife. Think of it like applying a temporary tattoo, just bigger and with a putty knife instead of water 😂 you can buy transfer tools but my putty knife worked just fine for me.

I didn’t screw it up!!!🙌🏻

After applying the main transfer, I realized it went all the way to the edges on the sides of the table but not the top and bottom. So, I cut up the two 5 1/2” strips of motif that were left over from the sides and used the flowers and greenery to fill in the areas at the top and bottom. Lastly, I sealed the transfer to the table top by applying two coats of my usual water-based polyurethane with a synthetic brush.