Waterslide Paper For Light And Dark Surface

My wife used this 20-sheet Inkjet Clear Waterslide Decal Paper (8.5x11") for custom craft projects and small decorative transfers.Printing:The sheets fed through an inkjet printer without jams. Colors printed sharp and clear. Since this is clear film, lighter colors depend on the background surface — white surfaces show designs best.Important Step:You must seal the printed sheet with a clear acrylic spray before soaking. Skipping this step can cause the ink to run. After sealing and drying, the ink stayed intact during transfer.Transfer Process:Once soaked briefly in water, the decal slid off the backing smoothly and positioned easily on glass and painted surfaces. It allows minor repositioning before fully setting.Final Finish:After drying and sealing, the decal looks clean and blends into the surface well. The film edge is thin and not overly noticeable once cured.Things to Know:– Inkjet only — not for laser printers.– Always spray seal before water immersion.– Best results on smooth, light-colored surfaces.Bottom Line:For custom decals and craft transfers, this paper performs well as long as you follow proper sealing steps. Good option for DIY projects.

Ease of use is dependent upon your skill level and the final result is also dependent upon the quality of your digital media. Preparation of the decal for transfer is critical for a successful outcome. I used Tamiya TS Spray Clear to seal the ink which worked very well with the decal. I started with 3 very lite (dust coats) before applying 2 heavier final coats. Micro Sol works very well with this decal film. Once you brush on Micro Sol, leave it alone to work. It is normal for the decal to potentially wrinkle or distort while in the curing process and many people make the mistake of trying to tamper with the decal as it is curing. The decal will even-out once the decal sets and dries in most cases. You may need to add another coat or 2 of Micro Sol, especially when dealing with complex curves. The end result hid the edges and gave a painted-on look for a vibrant, crisp outcome. The decal thickness is just right, making the transfer easy. I had no issue with printer compatibility with my HP Inkjet Printer. Care must be taken during transfer so allow yourself a few minutes to let the water absorb into the decal backing before transferring keeping the decal as close to the subject matter as possible to avoid trapping air under the decal. This decal paper slid off the backing with plenty of adhesion. Do not over-soak your decals. I recommend using a little hand spray-pump from any dollar store to apply water to the decal. Adding a small drop of dish-washing liquid to the water is also recommended. A final coat of an appropriate sealant will seal the deal. Good luck and have fun.

I buy this all the time I love it ♥️ ill give it a 8 I don’t know what they changed but before the picture would fold and these are starting to fold when trying to transfer the photo on the tumbler, and it didn’t before, I will still buy the paper until I find something better

These are fantastic! Worked well for what I needed. I like that it fits the printer and depending on how many layers of clear coat is how thick it will be. These are easy to use and takes a little while to fully dry but works well.

This material is very thin, which can be good or bad depending on your use case. As others have pointed out, requires spraying with an acrylic clear coat or the ink smears or comes right off. I'm making guitar headstock art which will be under many coats of lacquer, so protected. It’s inexpensive, but doesn’t include the extra cost of having to clear coat. Other products have a watermark on the non-printing side to help you out. I wasted some material trying to transfer the first time without clear coating. The decal shrivels up and becomes unusable quickly. But it works fine after clear coating.

Great white decal sheets

This paper does not argue with your printer or pretend it is out of ink when it is not. It prints sharp, the colors come out clean, and the white backing makes designs pop on dark surfaces. The decals release easily in water and slide into place without tearing. Once sealed, they look professional and hold up well. If you like making your own custom decals, this paper makes the process smooth instead of frustrating.

I was printing vinyl and gluing my ship names on with UV resin which worked but was a pain.these work amazingly! I did it in a hurry and it still came out perfect!I am thinking of all kinds of uses for them now!

very fun to play with, almost ready to order more

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The clear film that forms the transfer is too thin and breaks up when trying to slide it off the backing

This product has excellent results, once you get the hang of it. I ruined most of my first package with Trial and Error. Important things to note: 1. You MUST do at least two good sealant coats BEFORE transfer or it will disintegrate in water. 2. Do not print multiple pages without removing the previous page from the printer. The ink takes time to dry and will be ruined by the second sheet sliding over top.

I was able to design and print custom racing nail decals. Easy to use and look great. I will buy them again!!