Inkjet decal paper - White

Inkjet printers use liquid inks to create images to paper. Making decals with this type of printer requires decal paper with special coating which prevents liquid ink from beading. Inkjet printers typically use the paper stock to supply the white component of artwork color, so white ink is generally not available. However, white inkjet decal paper is available in addition to clear paper so that images needing a white background may be printed.

Follow these three steps below to create and apply your decals:

1.  Create artwork
Use a computer to create your artwork. You may use multiple colours, but be aware that dark model colors may show through light-color artwork. White decal paper may be used to produce white areas on your decals. Color photos may be used as artwork, but they should be printed on white decal paper so that white component of photo is present.

2. Print artwork onto the decal paper
print your artwork directly onto the glossy side of the decal paper. The setting in your printer should be Best Mode - Photo paper - Any photo paper. Set paper size to A4. After printing, you must apply a thin, but thorough coats of Krylon Crystal Clear spray varnish to seal the printed image on the decal paper.

3. Apply decal
Decals are best to apply to a glossy surface. If you applying decals over models, apply with spray a glossy coating before applying the decal. Carefully cut out the decal from the sheet and dip the decal in a cup of water for 60 seconds, placing the decals between your fingers, "feel" if the decal slides from the paper, if it does then you are ready to slide the decal off the backing paper into position on the object. Gently blot excess water with a rag or old t-shirt. Allow to dry. Apply a coat of the same glossy spray varnish finish over the object to seal the decal.