Transfer to Wood

I was in a unique fine art photography store today and was interested in the process the photographer "artist" used. He would not tell me much to protect his process but he lended a few hints.
i know he shoots medium format and some how transfers (i think the emulsion) to a wood panel. The only hints he gave was that he previously was very much into furnature making and mentioned the use of, I think he said something to the effect of UV solvents. I think the real hint is that he uses chemicals from funiture finishing.

The unique thing is that there is absolutly no gloss to be seen from any angle. He also mentioned something that makes me think something must be on top of the finshed product emulsion. He told me a story about how a bad mark had gotten on one of the pieces and he was able to remove it with steel wool and mineral spirits. He said that process never touched the emulsion and you would never be able to tell it ever happened. This was his testament about how durable the process makes the print.

That is all the information I have, can anyone out there fill in the blanks? I am really intrigued as I am sure others may be if you have any ideas.

Thanks, Drew

Try a Google search on Polaroid Image Transfers.

Here's a book on the subject.

http://www.kathleencar​r.com …c/polaroid_tran​sfers.html

These prints are poster size so I dont think polaroid would do it.

He probally used some chemicles to make the wood photosensitive and just used and made a print on the wood like you would normal paper. Im not sure what this is called though.

That's what this guy does...
http://www.kebakonte.c​om/

We have a local guy here who transfers pictures onto wood pieces it almost looks like a very detailed wood burning is this what you are talking about or are you images in color.

Emenresu, you are perhaps thinking of a chemical light LiquidLight. I dont believe this is his process. I really got the impression that he made the print and then got it onto the wood. He said the formula was a home brew that he has worked on. He also mentioned that in the process of learning the process, he had messed up quite a few expensive prints. That leads me to believe he first made the print and the got it onto the wood.

FREEZE, the prints were color

I found this person's website and here is quote that may help.

"panels are fully developed, silver Gel photographs processed to hardwood using the highest quality, acid free, archival processes. Allowing for perfect viewing and protection of your art without using matt board or glass."