Dry Transfr Lettering Sheets-Looking For A supplier

[69NovaYenko]

Does anyone know of a source for "Dry Transfer" lettering sheets. You know the type of lettering that you burnished the letters/numbers onto a surface. I did a google search and to my  surprise  discovered there is very..very..few supplies for it. The ones I did find started at 24 point which is large for 1/25 scale and did not have the smaller 6 point, 8 point, 10 point etc sizes. Additionally, they came only in one font style and only in the color of black. It used to be common to find white, red, yellow, gold and silver along with black and they come in  dozen or so font styles.

[Mooneyzs]

Did you try Woodland Scenics? Here is a ling to their dry transfer decals:

http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/Show/category/DecalsGraphics/page/1

Here is a link to some Woodland Scenes Dry transfer letters on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/cln/telecrunch/transfer-letters/113538780010

 

 

[Harry P.]

Did you do a google search?

There are all kinds of sources. Here's just one...

http://us.weluma.com/search/?q=Letraset Transfer&campid=5337771376&gclid=CPqi9fOWyMwCFRIbgQod6nULGg

[Kit Basher]

I got some from Amazon.

[Mark]

Does anyone know of a source for "Dry Transfer" lettering sheets. You know the type of lettering that you burnished the letters/numbers onto a surface. I did a google search and to my  surprise  discovered there is very..very..few supplies for it. The ones I did find started at 24 point which is large for 1/25 scale and did not have the smaller 6 point, 8 point, 10 point etc sizes. Additionally, they came only in one font style and only in the color of black. It used to be common to find white, red, yellow, gold and silver along with black and they come in  dozen or so font styles.

"Used to" is the operative phrase.  Dry transfer lettering used to be standard equipment for draftsmen and architects.  That market dried up (they don't use it anymore) so the selection is way down now compared to years past.  The local drafting supply store around here doesn't even carry the stuff.  Selection at craft stores is limited, and even the Woodland Scenics product selection isn't that great when it comes to lettering.

Hobby Lobby and other craft stores sell a "make your own" kit.  I've got one, haven't messed with it yet but I'd guess that you are up against the same printing limitations as you'd be with decals (printer can't print white or metallics, and so on).

The used/partial sheets you see on eBay, etc. probably won't be of much use.  The more often needed letters usually disappear first, then the user tries to unload the leftovers.

[sjordan2]

I used to use Letraset transfers, which came in thousands of fonts and point sizes. But most dry transfers peel off the transfer paper over time, so be careful to use new stock and seal after applying.

[69NovaYenko]

Did you do a google search?

There are all kinds of sources. Here's just one...

http://us.weluma.com/search/?q=Letraset Transfer&campid=5337771376&gclid=CPqi9fOWyMwCFRIbgQod6nULGg

I did a google search and to my  surprise  discovered there is very..very..few supplies for it. And, what I did find was the largers letter sets 24 point 36 point.
I`m seeking the smaller smaller 6 point, 8 point, 10 point etc sizes.

[69NovaYenko]

"Used to" is the operative phrase.  Dry transfer lettering used to be standard equipment for draftsmen and architects.  That market dried up (they don't use it anymore) so the selection is way down now compared to years past.  The local drafting supply store around here doesn't even carry the stuff.  Selection at craft stores is limited, and even the Woodland Scenics product selection isn't that great when it comes to lettering.

Hobby Lobby and other craft stores sell a "make your own" kit.  I've got one, haven't messed with it yet but I'd guess that you are up against the same printing limitations as you'd be with decals (printer can't print white or metallics, and so on).

The used/partial sheets you see on eBay, etc. probably won't be of much use.  The more often needed letters usually disappear first, then the user tries to unload the leftovers.

Mark, thanks for clarifying why I`m having such a challenging time finding what I seeking. 

[69NovaYenko]

I used to use Letraset transfers, which came in thousands of fonts and point sizes. But most dry transfers peel off the transfer paper over time, so be careful to use new stock and seal after applying.

Yes, Letraset transfers were the ones I use to use and they came in thousands of fonts and point sizes.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Letraset, Chartpack, etc. in some smaller fonts. I still use the stuff on occasion.

http://www.pcbsupplies.com/dry-transfer/

Edited May 7, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy

[Harry P.]

I did a google search and to my  surprise  discovered there is very..very..few supplies for it. And, what I did find was the largers letter sets 24 point 36 point.
I`m seeking the smaller smaller 6 point, 8 point, 10 point etc sizes.

The link I posted shows several sheets of 8 pt. letters. No 6, though. The Woodland Scenics link that Chris posted shows very small letters... they don't say what point size, but they go by actual size (1/16 inch, for example).

[69NovaYenko]

Thanks for the leads Harry P & Chris. I will followup on them both. The project I have is already painted black. The black lettering will pop out ...what I was hoping to find was white, red, gold, sliver etc in a small point.

[69NovaYenko]

I was able to find an on-line unit converter It will be helpful for converting the millimeters to point and visa versa. For those who may have an interest or a need here is the link

http://www.translatorscafe.com/cafe/EN/units-converter/typography/4-14/millimeter-point_(printer’s)/

 

Edited May 7, 2016 by 69NovaYenko

[Ace-Garageguy]

Or, you can make your own...in color, metallic colors, white, etc.

http://www.pulsarprofx.com/decalpro/

Edited May 7, 2016 by Ace-Garageguy