A modified sample of digital restoration printed on white Papilio waterslide decal paper.

White Inkjet Water Slide decal Paper

Made in the USA.

Our white water-slide decal paper is being used for: digital restoration, product prototypes, movie props, and mach ups by clients such as: movie studios, production companies, large manufacturers, and design companies.

Using the white waterslide decal paper you can now put a water slide decal onto colored substrate.

A) Print on the glossy side of the paper. In general, selecting the transparency setting in your printer driver gives the best results. Our new IAS decal paper even works well with the new Epson photo printers, just select the transparency option.  In general let the ink dry for about 10 minutes or longer if the image has a lot of black area. This is important to allow the clear spray or fixative to adhere well to the film.

Before sliding the decal off the paper using water you must seal the inkjet ink on the special coating by using clear spray or decal fixative. If you do not use the fixative then once you place the decal in water the images will bleed off.

If using Krylon spray then follow the instructions on the spray can.

Using the Liquid CLEAR Decal fixative:

Pour a small amount over the image (the decal) and let it sit on the decal for about 10 seconds, gently move the puddle around, and then wait a few seconds. Without applying any pressure on the decal, use the foam pad to move the excess fluid off and over the edge of the paper onto a piece of cardboard and discard, leaving an even coating on the image. Let dry for at least 8 hours or overnight. A second coat may not be needed at all.

Applying the decal.

Cut out the image with scissors. Dip in warm water (not hot). The paper will roll up and then straighten out again.

When the film starts to loosen from the paper, place the paper on the substrate to be decorated, and then slide the paper from under the decal.

Work out any air bubbles with a decal squeegee and let dry. It is important to remove all water and air.

DO NOT cut out the decal first and then apply the solution, for the edges of the paper will absorb the liquid, making it impossible to later slide the decal off the paper.

Instructions updated Wednesday, July 01, 2009

home | help| about us | e-mail

HPS LLC. Copyright 2003-2009 texascraft.com