Hey all,

I've been doing some work with my inkjet printer and was wondering what brands of paper people have found to work the best with waterslide decals on a rod? I've bought one brand bu the decal comes off with a white background which wont look the best. Are there brands that make completely transparent decal paper? or is there a way to make the white background on the paper I bought more transparent?

Thanks much!

Hi Jon,

Yes, clear sheets are available. I'm not aware of any sponsors that carry them, though.

A few months ago, I purchased 20 sheets off of an online bidding site. I searched "clear laser waterslide paper".

Take care,

Chris



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/12/2014 12:16AM by Chris Herrera.

Thanks for the tip Chris, will "laser" paper work with an inkjet though?

Jon,

Sorry about that. I needed laser because I have an Alps printer. Just substitute inkjet and you will find plenty. Some waterslide paper is listed for both, and some are listed for one or the other.

Chris

One thing to remember with waterside is the inkjet ink will resolve unless it is sealed in with a clear coat spray and allowed to dry. It will not be a print and apply immediately deal.

Freddwhy (Rapt-Ryte)

Papilio inkjet paper is what ive used and had good results with it. It is not a print and apply though as you have to clear coat it first.

I've had my best results using clear Testor's waterslide which can be found at Hobby Lobby in the models section. I had issues with fading with some of the other media. I paint the area of the blank where the decal will go with white, silver, or gold rattle can paint first.