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Post by Auf Kiltre on Nov 17, 2021 14:01:17 GMT -5
I don't have the equipment to do myself. I'm defrauding some of my partscasters so my kinfolk don't have to deal with the real vs replica issue. Not even sure what I'll end up using, it's just that a bare headstock looks wrong to me.
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Post by hushnel on Nov 19, 2021 10:35:15 GMT -5
If I recall correctly I used Peego’s recipe for making waterslide decals. There are a lot of online options for having your art work formatted for stickers and waterslide decals. flic.kr/p/21s6cCo I think Peegoo made these for me. |
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Post by rdr on Dec 14, 2021 8:20:15 GMT -5
I made good ones with an inkjet printer and decal paper. Very lightly clear spray the decal after printing. After I applied the decal, I used some wipeon poly to cover it. Worked great! If I knew how to plst a pic, I'd show you!
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Post by Auf Kiltre on Dec 16, 2021 12:01:04 GMT -5
I wasn't aware that they made waterslide paper for laser printers, just ordered some from Amazon for the hell of it. I don't have an inkjet printer (always hated them), and B&W decals isn't a deal breaker. I suppose if I have a cool design that would benefit from color I could take the file and paper to a local print shop. I have lacquer that I could mist them with before using.
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Dec 16, 2021 13:11:38 GMT -5
Keep in mind that colors on inkjets and some lasers don;t work well on clear waterslide film because the ink/toner can be a bit too transparent, allowing the wood to show through. If you want colors, use white waterslide film and trim very close to the color edge of the decal before applying it.
Print the decal in photo quality. And always print two, in the event you botch the first try.
Make sure you have a sealed, smooth surface on the wood before you apply. Bare wood will result in a hazy-looking decal that doesn't stick very well.
Mist the decal very (very) lightly several times, with dry time between, before application.
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