Making Decal Question

[Brutalform]

I have a vintage decal, that I am sure that as soon as it hits the water, it will be ruined. I am looking for decal paper, so I can scan it, and reprint it. I have looked in Office Max, and Staples, but I cant find any, or the people there do not even know if they carry it. Any brand name, or where I can find it???? I am using an inkjet printer by the way. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

Edited August 18, 2011 by Brutalform

[Dragracer]

Try Bare Metal Foil, they carry decal paper for inkjet,just make sure you get the white decal paper for inkjet,as BMF carries decal paper in white & clear & also for other printing machines.

[Brutalform]

Thanks a bunch Richard..I will do that!!!

[diymirage]

i get mine from ebay (cant remember the seller right now) in packs of 10 for about 12 dollars shipped

it comes in both clear and white

you need to consider a few things before you make a choice on which one to use here

your printer can not print white so if there is any white in the decal you need to print it on white paper OR paint a white panel on the model where the clear decal will go

the main downside to white paper is that you need to be very carefull when cutting the decal or you will get a halo effect

here is a model im working on where the decal is printed on white paper and there is a slight halo effect, the white outline of the decal)

on the other hand you can use clear decal paper IF there is no white in the decal BUT clear decals only work good on light coloured models or the decal will not show, just like trying to paint light colours over dark.

so you need to ask yourself what colour your model will be and if there is any white in it

if you have any other questions feel free to PM me

[John Pol]

you can also get the decal paper at a good art surplie store thats where I get mine from.

John Pol

Edited August 18, 2011 by misterlegends

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