Decal Paper/Decals for Novices

I'm sorry but that didd't make a lot of sense to me. What were you saying, a bit simpler please?

Does anyone know if "Self-Laminating Adhesive Paper" is a good solution to replacing Waterslide Decal Paper? I don't want to order Waterslides online until I know about these, because I can get them locally.

If you only want a body decal, I think every sort of paper is ok. But if you want to apply it to the arms, it has to be thin enough, as for the helmet.

Rabid Squirrel wrote:Does anyone know if "Self-Laminating Adhesive Paper" is a good solution to replacing Waterslide Decal Paper? I don't want to order Waterslides online until I know about these, because I can get them locally.

Isn't that basically a sticker?

KalSkirata wrote:If you only want a body decal, I think every sort of paper is ok. But if you want to apply it to the arms, it has to be thin enough, as for the helmet.

Nope, stickers are perfect for everything, torso, arms, even very small bits. The only downside is that those very small bits won't stay on curved objects like arms, but that's fixed with some sealant (varnish).

I tried some clone decals with clear sticker paper and it was too thick. It always went off at the sides again.

I've never had such a problem with my stickers. Maybe press it on very hard and apply sealant right after it?

Thanks DP. So is the adhesive paper thinner than those regular white labels?

Rabid Squirrel wrote:Thanks DP. So is the adhesive paper thinner than those regular white labels?

I don't know what type or brand it is but what I use is just as thick and works well.

I tried to use stickers for the arms but the wouldn't stay as a curve and peeled off, so I've only been making the torso for my customs.

Did you spray them? It's possible that you sprayed them too much.

Troopa Daisy wrote:Did you spray them? It's possible that you sprayed them too much.

You actually shouldn't really spray stickers, it can damage their image too much.

Rabid Squirrel wrote:Does anyone know if "Self-Laminating Adhesive Paper" is a good solution to replacing Waterslide Decal Paper? I don't want to order Waterslides online until I know about these, because I can get them locally.

Did you mean use them as a sealent because all of the ones I found I don't think you can print on.

The_Customizer wrote:

Troopa Daisy wrote:Did you spray them? It's possible that you sprayed them too much.

You actually shouldn't really spray stickers, it can damage their image too much.

On the contrary, sealing does work well on light Lego surfaces, like white and tan.

No, can the self-laminating paper replace waterslide decal paper all together? As in, if you printed on the adhesive paper, would you just be okay using that with a sealant?

Rabid Squirrel wrote:No, can the self-laminating paper replace waterslide decal paper all together? As in, if you printed on the adhesive paper, would you just be okay using that with a sealant?

Well, I just went to Michaels yesterday and is the type of paper you're talking about called self adhesive laminating paper? Because I believe that it just laminates the photo and adhedes it.... Also, would it be better to use clear decal paper or white?

N8 wrote:

Rabid Squirrel wrote:No, can the self-laminating paper replace waterslide decal paper all together? As in, if you printed on the adhesive paper, would you just be okay using that with a sealant?

Well, I just went to Michaels yesterday and is the type of paper you're talking about called self adhesive laminating paper? Because I believe that it just laminates the photo and adhedes it.... Also, would it be better to use clear decal paper or white?

Does your adhesive paper have some type of glue/sticky thing on the back so you can attach it to the torso like a decal?

@N8- Depends what you're making. If you are thinking about adding a decal to another decal with the same background (ex. a clone trooper torso decal on a clone trooper torso) then its fine to use clear decal paper. When you use clear decal paper, the "white" part of the decal is transparent and when you use white decal paper the "white" part of the decal is printed out white. Hope this helped.

Hey guys, I can't find any topic that's recently active but does anyone know where to buy waterslide decal paper that supports inkjet? I bought some from decalpaper.com but the film is too thick for a minifigure, I used decal softener but I don't think I can do it well on a clone helmet. There is this one guy on Ebay that doesn't even use decal softener and his legs can bend without sanding the belt, thanks it would help.

Well, first off you should probably not post that here. But to answer your question, you should try going to art and craft stores like Hobby Lobby. I used to do waterslide decals and I bought my stuff there and it worked out fine.

Split & Merged.

Excellent question. I moved it to the correct topic for you. Most people just get customizable waterslide decal paper, print, and then seal. I recommend reading as much of this thread as possible. There’s probably tons of good info in here.

Hey guys, I find that Brasso works less and less for me. Any alternatives?

Commander Mongoose wrote:Hey guys, I find that Brasso works less and less for me. Any alternatives?

Nail varnish remover. With a bit of rubbing it works a treat.