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| that you can design specific lettering graphics on your computer . . . print it out and adhere/decoupage onto glass or tile? I suppose the closest thing I'm looking for would be decals that can be rubbed onto surfaces without the background being visible, but I would like a personalized message in a pretty font - not something I have to press on one letter at a time. Anybody know what I'm trying to say? Thanks a bunch for any input! |
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| They say that water slide decal paper is the thing to use. I have not tried it yet, but plan on doing so. I have heard good things about it. You can buy it in clear. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Water Slide Decal Paper
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| Thanks so much for that link, shysue . . . looks like exactly what I need! |
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| I've used it! It was not great. And every printer will be different as to how it sets down the ink. My epson printer did a much better job than my HP. The other thing I found was the ink is easily smeared. I used it a couple of years ago so maybe they have improved it tho. |
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| I've used the waterslip decals and had very good luck with them! After printing them I spray with a clear sealer and then let dry. Then I put in water as per the directions and apply them. After they are thoroughly dried I spray again with the clear sealer. |
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- Posted by iowagirl2006 (My Page) on Fri, Sep 28, 07 at 8:58
| I have had good luck with the waterslip decals, but like MaryAnn said, you have to seal it. I use 3 - 4 very light coats of clear Krylon spray paint. I let the printed page dry, then spray a coat and let it dry, repeat. I am not sure how well they would stand up to something that gets heavy use, like a mug or coaster, but for a decorative item, they work great. I cram as much as possible onto one page then cut them out. I always print a test copy onto plain paper first, so I don't waste the decal paper. It isn't cheap, and it is kind of hard to get - I can only order it. I have never found it in stores. Make sure you get the right kind - they have clear and white (I use clear) Also make sure you get the right type for your printer - Laser or InkJet (I use InkJet) You can buy the "sealer" anywhere. Just any clear spray paint will work. Double check the size of the paper. I have found that the paper from Bel Decal is just a smidge larger than 8.5 x 11. I had to trim it just a little for it to feed through my printer right. This is my waterslip decal project - I bored out a 4 wick candle, added a votive cup and put on the words using waterslip decal.
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| Iowagirl, I love your candle. The words on it really add to it and it looks great. I need to quit procrastinating and order some decal paper. |
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| oooooooh, I love your candle, iowagirl! Thanks everyone . . . I will definitely get some of the paper. What I have in mind is just decorative, so I think it'll work great :) |
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