Woodgrainit.com Hydrographics Demo

Water transfer printing (or Hydrographics) is a 3-dimensional printing process that transfers selected ink patterns onto 3-dimensional surfaces with the aid of water pressure.Ink patterns sit on a thin base of water-soluble film. As this film is placed on water and the high-molecular base begins to dissolve, a patented chemical activator is sprayed over it causing the ink to remain floating in an oil-like state on top of the water. The item to be "decorated" is first prepared by sanding, priming and base-coating. It is then immersed into the water and the upward pressure of the water causes the ink to wrap around and adhere to the item. After the item has been immersed, it is removed from the water and washed, cleaned and when dry, coated with clear acrylic paint.